Meta settles states' child-safety claims for $18B; Florida rejects deal as "peanuts"
Meta to impose daily limit on child social media use in deal with nearly every state.
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iOS 27: 13 Ways the Messages App is Smarter and Less Annoying
The Messages app is arguably the most important app on the iPhone, and in iOS 27 , Apple is adding some useful improvements. There are some quality-of-life fixes for longtime issues, and new AI features. Contextual Suggestions Messages uses Apple Intelligence to surface one-tap suggestions based on what's being discussed in a…
Better Uptime Stack: Self-Hosted Health Endpoints, Metrics, Logs, and EU/US Data
Short answer: for a SaaS MVP serving EU and US customers, start with an external uptime check, a small dependency-aware health endpoint, and low-cardinality metrics plus structured logs owned in a…
- Implement self-hosted health endpoints for EU/US data residency
- Capture structured logs with runid, stage, result, errorcode
- Use health endpoint for dependency awareness and incident reconstruction
The Danger of "Vibe Coding": Why Artificial Intelligence in Software Development is a Time Bomb for Security
In recent months, the work environment of software development has been revolutionized by a new concept: "Vibe Coding". This practice consists of programming by delegating almost 100% of the logic to…
- Subir archivos .env a GitHub sin protegerlos, poniendo en riesgo credenciales y llaves privadas
- Expone APIs y tokens en LocalStorage, facilitando ataques de XSS y robos de credenciales
- Permite acceso sin autenticación al panel de administración, permitiendo acceso completo al sistema
The import that worked for months and broke on my first deploy
Could not resolve "../styles/Randomfacts.css" from "src/pages/Randomfacts.tsx" Error: Command "npm run build" exited with 1 This was my first deploy to Vercel, and my first thought was that I'd broken…
A Hidden Feature in Smart Glasses Has HR Panicking—But There’s a Surprising Reason Some Can’t Ban Them
As smart glasses gain mainstream popularity, stealthy workplace recording capabilities are exposing companies to severe legal, privacy, and data security risks.
Blue Dragon has been stuck on the Xbox 360 for 20 years, but no longer: a fantastic unofficial PC port unlocks the FPS, goes 4K, and even adds mod support
This Xbox 360 recompilation proves how good fan ports can be when they aren't vibe-coded.
Zvook covers Ukraine’s skies for under €50 million. Now, it has started testing hydrophones underwater
Zvook is currently focused on collecting data in real conditions, determining which objects can be reliably detected and classified.
Android phones could soon gain the power to shut down, restart, or put your PC to sleep remotely
Phone Link's next trick could be remotely controlling PC power management with your Android phone.
Apple Polishing Cloth Is Now Just $9
Chance Miller: Not to be overshadowed by the new Mac mini and Mac Studio , Apple today has also released an updated version of its Polishing Cloth.
- Apple reduces Polishing Cloth price to $9 from $19
- Cloth remains soft, nonabrasive, cleans Apple displays
- Available on Apple website, limited stock
Amazon knocks $150 off Pixel 11 phones, with up to $200 in gift cards
If you’ve been on the fence about Google’s latest Pixel phones, this might be your best chance to save some cash. Amazon is offering an extra $150 off the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL when you use the coupon code PIXEL11 at checkout. While the discounted price appeared at checkout […]
1047 Games ends active development on Empulse and Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, says it's moving away from live service shooters
1047 Games is ending active development on Empulse and Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, moving both titles to peer-to-peer hosting as the studio signals a broader shift away from live service shooters after ten years. Read more
Fake GTA 6 Demo Spreads Malware: How to Spot the Scam
There is no legitimate GTA 6 demo. Fake Rockstar sites are distributing Vidar malware that targets passwords, cookies, and logged-in browser sessions.
BG3 Fans, We've Been Pronouncing Astarion's Name Wrong
A new Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion audiobook sample gave fans their first-ever chance to hear Astarion's surname spoken aloud. We're now confused
“A genuine marvel of engineering,” this 102MP retro compact camera has now swept all three of the world’s biggest design awards
IDEA 2026 has given Fujifilm's medium-format compact camera a bronze award – and it's not the camera's first win either
Poppy Playtime studio reveals its next survival horror game, and this time it's co-op
You've met the critters, now become one in Mob Entertainment's Escape From Playtime.
LibreOffice 26.8 adds plenty of nice features and refuses to shove AI in your face
The Document Foundation has released LibreOffice 26.8, bringing smarter paragraph typography, expanded spreadsheet tools, and zero intrusive AI features to the open-source office suite.
DuckLabs to Join AWS, Projects to Remain Open Source
- DuckLabs will join AWS in early September
- DuckDB, DuckLake, Quack remain open source under MIT license
- DuckLabs and AWS collaborate to expand DuckDB's reach
Flipboard acquires Graze, the feed builder working to monetize the open social web
Flipboard is acquiring Bluesky feed-building startup Graze, bringing its privacy-friendly ad technology and creator monetization tools into Flipboard’s growing open social web ecosystem.
- Flipboard acquires Portland-based feed-building startup Graze
- Graze focuses on contextual advertising, not tracking user data
- Graze has built over 7,000 feeds and monetized 60% of its traffic
Google Play mandating reduced memory usage & seamless device migration in 2027
In response to the “significant hardware supply constraints that are altering device memory availability,” Google aims to reduce the memory usage of Android apps.
Do Smart Monitors Track You? What Buyers Should Know
A smart monitor can do far more than display a PC. Built-in apps, ACR, and advertising systems can introduce additional privacy considerations. The post Do Smart Monitors Track You?
Amazon to Acquire DuckLabs, Adding the Team Behind DuckDB
Amazon has agreed to acquire DuckLabs, bringing the team behind the popular open-source DuckDB database into AWS. "The deal fits Amazon's broader push to turn S3, its flagship cloud storage service…
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Gets Pending Mature 17+ Rating, and Fan Theories Are Already Going Wild
Final Fantasy VII Revelation is available to wishlist on all major platforms, and fans have noticed that its pending rating is a bit more intense than they expected.
Security expert hijacks Apple's Find My network to share data with a Linux device
Researcher tricks Apple's Find My into feeding live location data to a Linux box, with no Mac or iPhone required.
Raspberry Pi now has an official guide for building your own cyberdeck
Raspberry Pi recently shared a series of DIY instructions for building a custom cyberdeck. The organization said the maker community has fallen in love with these homemade machines, which is why it…
This 120Hz tablet replaced my Kindle and iPad for $220 - here's why I recommend it
The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is an 11.5-inch Android tablet that can be all you need, especially with this early Labor Day deal.
- TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus costs $220, replacing Kindle and iPad
- 120Hz refresh rate and 2.2K display for vibrant colors and E-Ink-like reading
- 8,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging, and 256GB storage praised by author
AMD, Supermicro and MinIO target the enterprise data pipeline bottleneck
Despite rapid advances in artificial intelligence, the enterprise world is still dealing with a data pipeline problem. More than 80% of enterprise data is unstructured, and 99% of this data is dark to AI because there is no easy solution to query it, according to industry experts.
The Humanoids at China’s Robot Games Were Faster Than Usain Bolt—but I’m More Impressed by Their Tweezer Mastery
Beijing’s endlessly delightful Robot Games featured tons of impressive stunts. But the most mind-blowing tricks challenged the humanoid’s brain, not its brawn.
How to watch Apple's iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone Ultra launch live
The foldable iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro launch is coming. Here's how and when to watch the event live. Render of rumored iPhone 18 Dark Cherry color Apple will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18…
Apple iPhone Event Invites Have Gone Out, and I Want a Foldable iPhone
There are a few things that are inevitable every year, and one of those is that Apple is going to host a big, flashy event in September to show off its new iPhone.
The Switch 2’s $50 price increase is happening next week
This is a friendly reminder that the Nintendo Switch 2 will jump in price by $50 starting on September 1st. That’s next Tuesday! The company gave plenty of notice, but the time has finally come.
Astropad’s new Rock Paper Pencil 4 adds a graphite feel to Apple Pencil and iPad
Want the nano-texture feel on your iPad display without the commitment? Astropad has an all-new version of its excellent Rock Paper Pencil product that adds a second writing feel while retaining its removable design.
I got my greasy mitts on a host of RTX Spark laptops running, what else, games at Gamescom 2026—and there's a couple I really want to take home
Although I doubt I'm going to want to pay the MSRP...
FBI Disrupts Chinese Proxy Tools Used in Mass Hacking of US Agencies and Infrastructure
China’s hacking campaign targeted NASA, the Federal Reserve, the US Senate, the Justice Department, and more, according to the DOJ.
Can You Still Use an Old Phone in 2026? What You Need to Know
A working screen and SIM slot are not enough. Use these four checks to determine whether an older phone can still join a US carrier in 2026. The post Can You Still Use an Old Phone in 2026?
EFF's Policy Position on ALPR Surveillance: Eliminate It and Reduce Its Harms
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) build a searchable map of everywhere a driver goes, fed into databases that police, ICE, and private vendors can query after the fact.
Tailcat – Like netcat, but over Tailscale’s data plane
Article URL: https://github.com/tailscale/tailcat Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49452990 Points: 281 # Comments: 49
How to sideload Android apps on your phone in 2026 - and what's behind the changes
If you're into installing Android apps outside the Google Play Store, you should be aware that the process has changed and now includes a waiting period.
- Sideloading apps on Android has been possible since early times
- Google recently reopened sideloading with restart requirement and 24-hour wait
- Advanced Flow process aims to protect users from scammer pressure tactics
A robot sprinter shatters a 100-meter record again as sparks fly at China’s robot competition
- Robot sprinter breaks 100-meter record again, clocking 8.84 seconds
- Tiangong Ultra, developed by Beijing Innovation Center, clinched two records
- Collision with barrier caused fires, requiring firefighter intervention
MPs seek investigation into Safaricom SIM deactivation and number reassignment
Under the current practice, SIM cards that remain unused for a specified period, ordinarily six months, can be deactivated before the number is eventually assigned to another subscriber.
- MPs demand investigation into Safaricom SIM deactivation practices.
- Concerns raised over potential fraud, lost funds, unauthorized access.
- Committee to assess compliance with consumer protection and data privacy laws.
Meta will pay $18 billion for teen safety, asks TikTok and YouTube to follow suit
The settlement also adds mandatory time limits and other default safeguards across Instagram and Facebook.
Clean tech startup scores $35M funding for new aluminum-based energy system
Voya Energy uses aluminum-based metal fuel to power up data centers with zero emissions and less impact on communities.
The year tech started losing
Across both parties, voters are supporting candidates who want slower advancement.
Politicians criticize Flock cameras ahead of midterms
The startup has come under fire following revelations that police officers allegedly abused their access to the devices’ data to track exes and romantic interests.
CoMaps: The Offline App That Guided Rescuers Without a Signal in Venezuela
Article URL: https://hotosm.org/en/news/comaps-the-offline-app-that-guided-rescuers-without-a-signal-in-the-venezuela-response/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49452671 Points: 299…
iPhone Ultra is coming: Three new features will be worth the wait
The iPhone Ultra will be unveiled very soon at the just-confirmed September 9 event . Apple’s foldable will debut seven years after competing products, but three key iPhone Ultra features should make…
Apple officially announces September iPhone launch event: Surprise and shine
On Aug. 26, Apple finally confirmed the exact date and time of its annual September iPhone launch event.
MNT follows up its open hardware portables with a desktop case
Upgrade the portable, give its old mainboard another job
US seizes domains of Chinese botnet used to hack NASA, Justice Department, and the Senate
The FBI has seized domains associated with a botnet that allowed Chinese-backed hackers to breach several U.S. government departments.
- FBI seizes domains of Chinese botnet targeting US agencies
- QTFY, China-state sponsored group, operated compromised devices
- Attacks began in 2018, Senate targeted in 2026
Elevating app quality: Reducing memory usage and improving device migration
Posted by Raghavendra Hareesh Pottamsetty, GM, Google Play Developer & Monetization Maintaining a healthy Android ecosystem is a shared commitment where every app and game has a role to play.
Freewell x Dunna Did It ND Filter Kit review: beautifully thin, maybe too thin
Freewell’s latest magnetic filter system is slim, secure and optically excellent, but its greatest design strength also makes it surprisingly fiddly to use.
Capital F closes $17M debut fund with goal to back the future of the ‘female economy’
Capital F, one of the few all-female-led VC firms, announced Wednesday the $17 million close of its debut fund. The firm backs companies building in the “female economy” — or the markets where women…
Robot Delivery Is Booming and Cities Want Their Cut
Delivery robots are moving past a simple question. Can they use sidewalks? Cities are now asking sharper ones: how many robots, how fast, and what a company should pay to operate them.
Kindles saw a price hike, but the versatile TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Tablet just got a $100 discount
The TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Tablet is on sale at Amazon for $499.98, down from the normal price of $599.99. That's a 17% discount.
Huawei explores secure networks for Nigeria’s digital future
Huawei Nigeria hosted the IP&OpticX Club 2026, discussing secure, intelligent networks to power Nigeria’s digital transformation and AI adoption.
Nikon’s first compact cinema camera takes gold at EISA Awards
EISA has named the Nikon ZR Photo/Video Camera 2026-2027, praising a whole raft of features and calling it “unique”