Canon’s World Photography Day sale is live — including up to £270 off the R8, R6 Mark II, R6 Mark III, and a multitude of lenses
Save up to £270 on Canon cameras in this limited-time World Photography Day sale.
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Cybersecurity: US authorities warn of hacker attacks on Siemens infrastructure technology
Several US agencies are warning of attacks on Siemens hardware that controls water plants and other critical infrastructure systems. Experts suspect connections to Iran.
Xbox Special Edition Translucent Green Controller Price, Release Date Leaked
Pricing and launch details for Microsoft's snazzy translucent green Xbox controller have leaked online.
Google rolling out new gradient ring for subscribers on Android, web
Google is introducing a blue gradient ring around your Account photo to indicate whether you’re subscribed to a paid tier.
Google rolling out new gradient AI ring for subscribers on Android, web
Google is introducing a blue gradient ring around your Account photo to indicate whether you’re subscribed to a paid AI tier.
📍 The Sneaky Code Tracking App Users | EFFector 38.15
Your location isn't just a pin on a map—it can expose some of the most intimate details about your life. The value of this information to advertisers and others has turned the location data business…
Google Pixel Watch 5 Review: More Health, More AI
With smarter gym tracking, new health alerts, and offline Gemini, the Pixel Watch 5 fine-tunes a winning formula—for a price.
PeaZip is a powerful free alternative to built-in archive tools
Modern OS can handle common archives on their own, but PeaZip gives you finer control over compression, broader format support, encryption, split archives, integrity checks, and file conversion.
Amazon is adding Alexa Plus to Fire TV devices without charging extra
Amazon is upgrading eligible Fire TV devices with Alexa Plus at no extra cost, and you do not need a Prime membership to get it.
'We operate fleets of smaller, lower-cost assets that are centrally controlled and highly scalable': How tiny uncrewed vessels are mapping the ocean and delivering instant marine data at scale
XOCEAN is changing the way ocean data is delivered
The 8 coolest screen-free fitness trackers you can buy in 2026 — from the Garmin Cirqa to the Google Fitbit Air
2026 is the year screenless wearables took off: here are 8 of the best trackers you can buy.
Stay charged up in any situation with $50 off the DJI Power 1000 V2 Portable Power Station
As of August 19, save $50 on the DJI Power 1000 V2 Portable Power Station.
Yes, the Pixelsnap magnets on Pixel 11 are stronger this year
Pixelsnap is one of the best things added to Pixel phones in a number of years, but it wasn’t quite a perfect first attempt.
Facing RCS issues in Google Messages? You’re not alone
But there may be some potential solutions floating around.
How to Charge Your Phone Without a Charger: Full Guide
Learn how to charge your phone without a charger using power banks, laptops, cars, solar panels, and other backups, plus key airline battery rules.
Epic Games dismisses Apple's simplified EU App Store fees as 'junk'
Consumer group sees improvements on paper but warns the devil remains in the detail
‘Unprecedented’ number of Apple users received recent spyware alert, say investigators
ds these types of alerts in batches to customers that it believes have been either targeted or compromised with malware normally used by governments, which the company refers to as “mercenary…
- Investigators report unprecedented surge in Apple users receiving spyware alerts.
- 30% to 40% more inquiries than usual following Apple's notifications.
- Cybersecurity firm iVerify confirms influx of threat notifications from Apple.
Overwatch's newest Emerald rank is like a live grenade wedged between plat and diamond
Godspeed to all those hardstuck.
Time’s running out! Save $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21
If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at…
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes drop to $300 off on August 21
- Event held in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West
- Focuses on AI development with speakers from various sectors
Samsung raises advanced foundry prices by up to 15% as AI demand fills its 4nm lines, report claims — Chinese customers accepting the largest hikes
Samsung raised prices on new orders across its 4nm, 5nm, and 8nm foundry processes in July, with increases reaching 15% for customers in China.
'I'm not sure how such a law could be enforced': Readers react to a possible social media ban for children
Do you think a social media ban for young users would be effective? Live Science readers revealed their thoughts in our latest poll.
Army Unit Offers 4-Day Pass to Play GTA VI As Reenlistment Incentive
A U.S. Army battalion at Fort Stewart is offering soldiers a four-day pass timed to the release of Grand Theft Auto VI if they reenlist for at least two years.
Firefox has officially 'earned its place' on the GeForce Now supported browser list
A big day for a little fox.
Flock surveillance backlash mounts as fiendish Halloween plans circulate
CEO apologizes for police misuse as activists call for vandal action against license plate cameras
Civic Hygiene – avoid building technologies that could be used by a police state (2013)
Article URL: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2013/11/civic-hygiene/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49363433 Points: 368 # Comments: 262
The HackerNoon Newsletter: Has LinkedIn Become the New Business Newspaper? (8/19/2026)
8/19/2026: Top 5 stories on the HackerNoon homepage!
Quantum Computing: A Complete Learning Path
QUANTUM SERIES 2026 — The complete learning path, from a single qubit to Grover's algorithm. This is the index to the Techucation Quantum Series: a sequence of hands-on posts that build quantum…
Building an AI-Powered Security TUI with Rust and MCP
Picking up where I left off In my midterm update , I introduced the two main parts I was working on for OWASP BLT: BLT-MCP , which connects AI models with the BLT API, and BLT-CLI , a Rust-based…
Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL review: A sprinkling of interesting features can't make up for offering little else
Google Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL are not bad phones by any means, but they are disappointing devices — especially compared to what rival flagships have to offer.
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Is One of My Favorite Android Phones, but It’s Not a Revolution
Google’s most advanced Pixel phone loses its cheapest tier, gains a few features, but most of it remains the same. And that’s just fine.
World Photography Day is here – and these 7 camera deals save you up to $900
World Photography Day just got better with up to $900 off these incredible cameras
# Build Log #1: Processing my first Sentinel-2 pass in 48 hours
48 hours and moderate sleep later, ARGOS just processed its first Sentinel-2 pass over Kefalonia. This is what that looks like.
The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: A smarter phone for getting things done
The new Google Pixel 11 Pro XL doesn’t dramatically reinvent the company’s flagship smartphone formula. From a hardware perspective, this year’s model represents an incremental update.
I replaced my Samsung with the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold - a week later, I'm going back
The subtle changes are nice, but not enough to justify spending $1,900 on Google's latest foldable phone when better alternatives exist.
Pixel 11 XL Pro: Google's big flagship is more Pro than ever, but the camera is no big thing
The Pixel 11 Pro XL has some gorgeous hardware and some neat AI tricks, but the cameras need good lighting to shine.
Smart advances mobile satellite tests
Wireless giant Smart Communications Inc. has made progress in its effort to provide every town with a cellular signal, this time testing the viability of satellite-to-device service for critical uses…
Review: The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold finally gives Samsung a real fight
Google's new Pixel foldable is almost neck-and-neck with the Galaxy Z Fold series now.
‘You Don’t Get XP, But Zones Do’ — How Control Resonant Is Rewriting the Action RPG Rule Book
In Control Resonant, taking down Manhattan’s monsters comes with consequences. We take a deep dive into Remedy's new approach to boss design and how killing them changes the world around you.
Google Pixel 11 Pro Review
The Pixel 11 Pro isn’t a performance powerhouse nor does it reinvent the wheel with game-changing new features, but it’s a good phone all the same.
Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL Review: Smart Software, Small Upgrade
Google’s new voice typing is pure magic, but subpar gaming performance and a useless rear LED keep these flagships from true greatness.
PlayStation is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering after weak playtests
PlayStation is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering, stripping its live-service model after weak playtests, with staff facing a December deadline.
I tried the Fairphone 6+ and - hoo boy! - this repairable phone could be the one
Fairphone is finally selling its latest model in the US. The $649 handset has 12 swappable parts, and a replacement battery is only $40. This is truly the Goldilocks of Android phones.
From HAIRLOOP to ROLL Beauty: Naming Our 360° Hairstyle App for Shipaton
Built for Shipaton 2026, ROLL Beauty emerged from over 100 name ideas as AMANEKU Studio branded its 360-degree hairstyle app.
Meta ran ads for an app promising to nudify female politicians
One ad featured a pornographic video with deepfake closely resembling a US politician.
TerraPower’s nuclear reactor has a secret weapon for powering AI data centers
TerraPower's nuclear power plant possesses a strategic advantage over competitors, especially when chasing after data center deals.
Rivian spinout Also raises another $150 million
The round, led by Prysm Capital, will fund the company's expansion beyond pedal-assist electric bikes and commercial cargo quads to autonomous delivery vehicles.
- Also micromobility startup raised $150 million in Series D funding
- Led by Prysm Capital, total capital now $455 million
- Funds for autonomous driving tech and new vehicle forms
Upgrade your gaming setup while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 monitor is under $1,000
The Samsung 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 gaming monitor is down to a record-low $999 at Amazon. That's 23% off and its best price ever.
States risk losing investors over weak data protection — NDPC
Weak data protection systems in Nigerian states could deter investors, warns NDPC. Learn how strong data protection builds trust and attracts foreign inves Read More…
Qualcomm retracts select Snapdragon C power efficiency benchmarks nearly a week after publication — updated slide removes idle apps and web browsing results
Qualcomm has issued an updated slide for its Snapdragon C power efficiency claims, removing two benchmarks from the results.
The best look into Apple's past comes from this 'MacWeek' archive
Long before rumors on Weibo, there was the "MacWeek" journal, an indispensable and utterly beloved read in the '80s and '90s for everyone wondering if the Mac or even Apple itself was going to survive…
Irish lawmakers summon TikTok over videos glorifying dangerous driving
Five male teenagers died in a crash on Sunday while driving on the wrong side of a motorway, seriously injuring three women and a child in another car who were travelling to Dublin Airport, police…
Third seemingly real GTA 6 video leaks as Rockstar scrambles to remove footage from the internet
Another video of what appears to be legitimate Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay has leaked online, and again it bears the watermark of the group allegedly connected with today's earlier leaks, CyberLeek.
Dishonored co-creator Harvey Smith launches a new studio and it literally has the word 'Immersive' in the name
Just in case there's any confusion, Black Pony Immersive's website also drops a reference to Looking Glass Studios.
Apple will launch 10+ new products soon, with September event coming
Apple’s September event is almost here, with the date likely being announced next week. Here are 10+ new Apple products launching soon, most of which are expected to be unveiled in September.
NCI to launch two bachelor’s courses in AI and cybersecurity
The courses are expected to launch in September 2027, subject to approval. Read more: NCI to launch two bachelor’s courses in AI and cybersecurity