Father's Day gifts for a dad who wants nothing: 16 tech ideas he'll actually use
15 useful tech gifts for hard-to-buy-for dads, from affordable everyday essentials to hobby upgrades and last-minute Father's Day ideas.
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How software engineer wanted for Hyderabad techie’s US murder was traced to Agra
A fugitive software engineer wanted for murder in Maryland was arrested in Agra. Arjun Sharma was apprehended by Telangana Police following an Interpol Red Corner Notice.
Apple may not launch successor of its most-selling iPhone of the year 2026
The iPhone 17 has surged to become the best-selling smartphone globally this year. Rumors suggest Apple could postpone the launch of the usual iPhone 18 until 2027.
How a 12-year-old is helping children breathe easier, build sustainable future
When emergency alerts linked to the recent regional conflict began appearing in the UAE, Nakshatra Prem felt the same fear that unsettled many children around her. Her mother and mentors taught her deep breathing and affirmations to manage the anxiety. Conversations with friends revealed how widely those feelings were shared.
Hanoi approves 24-month trial of autonomous buses, robotaxis and delivery robots
Hanoi has allowed Phenikaa-X JSC to conduct controlled testing of a smart autonomous transport system, including autonomous buses, robotaxis, automated cleaning robots and delivery robots, at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park and the Hoa Lac campus of Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
Alleged Photos Of Xiaomi 18 Fold Appear Online With “Dark Cherry” Colourway
Just a few days ago, Xiaomi confirmed that it will launch its next foldable smartphone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, in September.
Building a Braille Translator in the Browser: When Unicode Bit Manipulation Meets AI Pair Programming
While working on a collection of browser-based utility tools, I stumbled upon an interesting challenge: building a Braille translator.
- Author builds Braille translator in browser using Unicode bit manipulation.
- Faces challenges with complex mappings, number sign prepending, and ambiguity.
- AI aids in scaffolding but causes case sensitivity and placement errors.
Fospah launches mobile app to fast-track complaints
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar formally inaugurated the Complaint Management System (CMS), mobile application and new website of the Federal Ombudsman for…
Counting, locating, and verifying stock on a phone
A warehouse team opens the day with a cycle count across three Shopify locations. They scan barcodes or SKUs on their phones, and the app writes each adjustment directly to the correct location…
- Warehouse team conducts daily cycle counts at Shopify locations
- Smartphones scan barcodes or SKUs, recording adjustments instantly
- App verifies quantity and precise bin location in real-time
AI, athletes, and Keith Rabois: StrictlyVC is back in New York on September 10
A boutique StrictlyVC evening returns to New York's West Village on September 10 with Keith Rabois, Craig Shapiro, Jason Levien, Tristan Walker, Brynn Putnam, and Deven Parekh — covering AI, sports…
- StrictlyVC returns to New York on September 10 after two years
- Keith Rabois to discuss founders' funding and OpenAI's 2019 investment
- Brynn Putnam and Deven Parekh to speak on AI, craftsmanship, and asset classes
My Agent Refused 96 Times. That Was the Right Output.
In the last article , I wrote about a release story that was weaker than the engine underneath it. This time the mistake was worse: I was rewarding the wrong behavior in the product itself.
‘Payment failures threaten trust in fintech sector’
Africa’s fintech growth could face sustainability challenges unless the infrastructure supporting digital transactions becomes more resilient and reliable, the Acting Managing Director/CEO of Belema…
The Whisper Man Review
The Whisper Man review: Robert De Niro and Adam Scott headline a trope-heavy thriller that feels like a throwback to another era.
SK hynix’s Indiana Fab Opens New Horizon for S. Korea-U.S. AI Chip Alliance
SK hynix held a historic groundbreaking ceremony for its next-generation High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) advanced packaging production base in West Lafayette, Indiana, the United States on Aug.
- SK hynix inaugurates Indiana fab on August 27 for AI chip alliance
- $4 billion investment starts Oct 2028, full production begins 2029
- Project creates >7,000 jobs and enhances national security
This company wants to help universities get around Microsoft 365's extra costs as it moves away from unlimited cloud storage
Microsoft's free unlimited education storage is gone, and Arcitecta is the latest vendor selling universities the exit ramp they need.
Cybercrime: Russian-speaking hackers use AI assistants for attacks - German company affected
In the attacks, cyber criminals circumvented security measures by simulating a test environment for the AI. Experts warn that this significantly accelerates attacks.
Sarawak moves to tackle connectivity gaps in Limbang, Lawas
LAWAS (Aug 28): Sarawak’s telecommunications modernisation agenda is prioritising efforts to address connectivity disruptions in northern Sarawak, particularly in Limbang and Lawas.
1 in 6 VPNs Track Your Location, According to New Report From Proton
According to the report, 64 VPN apps on Apple’s App Store and Google Play contain trackers that collect your sensitive data; the exact opposite of what a VPN is supposed to do.
This is GTA 6: an 80-hour story, 3x bigger map than Red Dead 2, and cops that remember your face
After three years of trailers and delays, Rockstar finally showed Grand Theft Auto VI actually being played. The unusual 26-minute "Extended Look" premiered on Netflix hours before it lands on…
My housemate keeps losing their keys, so I bought them these AirTag dupes that are better value
UGreen’s FineTrack Bluetooth tracking tags are affordable Apple AirTag or Samsung SmartTag alternatives with USB-C charging, and they’re even cheaper on Amazon Australia right now.
Transmission keeps torrent downloads simple and lightweight
Transmission is a free BitTorrent client known for its low resource usage and simple interface. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, it supports the core features expected from a modern torrent…
The Twelve-Factor App (2025)
Article URL: https://12factor.net/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49472216 Points: 238 # Comments: 122
Pokémon Responds After Hacker Compromises Its X Account to Hawk MemeCoin
The official Pokémon profile on X has responded after its account was hacked by an unknown party who shared a post linking out to a memecoin.
The Grand Theft Auto 6 Gameplay Just Makes Me Want a PC Version Even More
After watching the Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Look on Netflix, I came away awed by how good it looks on the base consoles.
Hackers use SpaceX's Cursor AI agent in cyber break-ins
In the latest instance of cybercriminals circumventing AI firms’ safety guardrails, Russian-speaking hackers used Space X’s AI agent in multiple breaches.
Can Martha Stewart convince you Waymo is a good thing?
Martha Stewart stars in a new Waymo ad promoting the Ojai, its roomier robotaxi now operating in three U.S. cities.
Pikachu Visits Apple Park, Meets Tim Cook and John Ternus
Tim Cook shared an inside look at the work he is doing behind the scenes as he prepares to step down as Apple's CEO next week.
Google’s Android 17 Turns On New Privacy Feature—But Your Browsing Isn’t Fully Hidden
Google's new privacy standard scrambles the one field of a web request that still travels in the clear: the name of the site being opened.
Say goodbye to stealing any car you like with a single button in GTA 6, and hello to whatever the hell the WAINK scanner is
It's finally here! The preview for that extended look at a crime sim currently without a PC release date! GTA 6 , or in the immortal words of Jack Nance, " Grand Theft Auto " [6].
Karni Sena Leader Among Two Hacked To Death -Two Others Injured; Four Detained In Ujjain
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): Two men, including the state vice-president of Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, were hacked to death by a group of more than a dozen armed men at a dhaba on Kanipura Road…
Get the Fitbit that shares heart rate info with gym equipment while it’s just $135
Get the Fitbit Charge 6 with built-in GPS, real-time heart-rate sharing, sleep and stress tracking, Google apps, and seven-day battery life for $134.99.
This documentary-only streaming service is $149.99 for life, its lowest-ever price
Curiosity Stream's lifetime subscription is on sale for $149.99, down from $399.99.
Commentary: Meta, under duress, finally does the right thing for teens
The US$18 billion settlement is tangible progress and proof that a well-constructed case can bring accountability to technology companies, says Dave Lee for Bloomberg Opinion.
Educational Byte: What Happens If Your Hardware Wallet Company Disappears?
A hardware wallet maker can vanish overnight, but your crypto may still be safe. Discover why and learn the risks to avoid.
This repairable Android phone just won over almost everyone
On its US release, we ran a poll asking whether you liked the new Fairphone Gen 6 Plus. You gave us a resounding answer.
Bitcoin Privacy Wallet Sparrow Issues Update After AI Flags Fixes
Developer Craig Raw said an AI-assisted review produced most of the fixes in version 2.5.4, though none appeared likely to put users’ funds at risk.
6 Takeaways From the GTA VI Extended Look
Grand Theft Auto VI is nigh. Here’s what the developer revealed about its highly anticipated game.
Your Coding Agent Keeps Rebuilding the Project
Why long-running coding agents keep rebuilding project context, and how persistent project state reduced cumulative input by 32–40% in controlled tests.
CRPx0 hacking service for dummies claims victim count more than quintupled
It's 'built to be operated by a human with no technical background'
Why Is Twitch Down? Users Report App Not Working After GTA 6 Release
Twitch outage spikes after GTA 6 trailer; Newsweek asks if surge in traffic caused disruption.
- Twitch suffered widespread outages Thursday afternoon
- Outages began shortly after GTA 6 trailer release
- Over 17,000 reports logged on Downdetector
Nokia’s 300 Charge Is the Cool Retro Phone You Won’t Be Using in the US
The unavailability of the phone due to its 2G networking may drive fans of retro-styled phones to look at other options.
What do you think of the GTA 6 reveal?
Was the Netflix preview everything you’ve ever wanted, or a dud?
GTA 6 gameplay reveal suggests Rockstar's biggest world yet could be worth the wait
There are few games that could command the same level of anticipation that surrounds Grand Theft Auto 6 . More than a decade has passed since Grand Theft Auto 5 arrived in 2013, and after several delays, Rockstar Games is finally preparing to release its successor.
Schwarz invests $6.5 bn in Rostock data centre
dpaSchwerin, Germany Germany’s Schwarz Group, owner of the Lidl and Kaufland supermarket chains, will invest 5.6 billion euros ($6.5 billion) in the construction of a data centre n...
Ring Says New Encryption Limits What It Can Give Police
Ring is rolling out a new default encryption system called TAKE, or "Throw Away the Key Encryption," that rotates video keys every five minutes and permanently deletes Ring's copy after 24 hours.
- Ring's TAKE encryption changes keys every five minutes.
- Video keys are deleted after 24 hours, limiting police access.
- TAKE maintains smart features while restricting law enforcement data.
Meta fixes distressingly obvious smart glasses recording LED loophole
You won't believe how easy it was to bypass Meta privacy protections.
SAMI Advanced Electronics showcases Saudi-developed tech at LEAP 26
SAMI Advanced Electronics, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Military Industries, will present its latest locally developed technologies at LEAP 26 in Riyadh.
The GTA 6 reveal has me wowed by Vice City and underwhelmed by Rockstar's same old missions
Looks like we're in for more Rockstar missions, for better and worse.
I wouldn’t spend $799 on the Galaxy S26 FE and get the Galaxy S26 or iPhone 17 instead
The Galaxy S26 FE has lost its value advantage, and I’d pick an entry-level flagship instead.
Bluesky adds an ‘algorithmic opt-out’ feature for those who don’t want to go viral
Sometimes people just want to post to their followers, Bluesky says.
- Bluesky introduces 'algorithmic opt-out' feature for users to avoid going viral.
- Users can disable visibility of posts in Discover feed via Privacy and Security settings.
- Opt-out preference syncs across apps using AT Proto protocol.
Sony just launched this model. It’s affordable for OLEDs and has four HDMI ports
Sony's newest OLED packs four HDMI ports, 4K/120Hz gaming, and Gemini into a relatively affordable 48-inch package.
Apple cleared for the second time to pursue documents from federal agencies in antitrust case
Special Master Jose Linares has rejected the DOJ’s request to reconsider his decision allowing Apple to seek documents from 14 separate government agencies in the antitrust case against the company.
Ads in Apple Maps Have Now Launched
Ryan Christoffel, 9to5Mac: Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac that the ads rollout in Maps began in the last few days. And it will continue ramping in the weeks ahead to all users.
- Apple launches ads in Maps application.
- Ads appear before and after searches.
- Users see local service ads based on location.
Apple's new & cheaper Apple Polishing Cloth almost as good as the original
I tested out Apple's updated polishing cloth. It still cleans fine, and there are still cheaper options. Cleaning the Apple Vision Pro with the new Apple Polishing Cloth The Apple Polishing Cloth…
58 Blog Posts To Learn About Object Oriented Programming
Learn everything you need to know about Object Oriented Programming via these 58 free HackerNoon blog posts.
Sony’s New Bravia 6 TVs Take On Entry-Level OLEDs
The new OLEDs feature budget-friendlier pricing and start at 48 inches.