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LEGO’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Set Drops to New Low at Amazon, Just in Time for Spooky Season
LEGO's The Nightmare Before Christmas set has dropped to $160 at Amazon, marking a new low price for this build at the retailer with a discount of $39.99.
Apple CEO John Ternus shares first memo to staff in new role
Apple's new CEO John Ternus sent his first staff memo, teasing a big iPhone reveal and thanking Tim Cook for the handoff.
Circular’s New Smart Ring Brings Mobile Payments to Your Finger
The Circular Ring 3 Pro and Slim add NFC payments and haptic feedback, and still don’t require subscriptions for its core health features and AI coach.
What an Embeddable Paycheck Calculator Taught Me About Iframes, Privacy, and Honest UX
Most “embed this tool” features are really small integration projects: install a script, create an account, obtain a key, add a container, and hope the host site's CSS does not win a specificity…
- Embeddable Paycheck Calculator uses iframes for seamless integration
- Calculator runs calculations in browser, not sending data to server
- UX includes accessibility features and clear financial limitations
Staking rewards are just an accumulator (Vyper 🐍)
Staking rewards look complicated. They are not. I went through a pile of articles on staking, and the mechanism is simpler than I expected.
- Staking rewards are on-chain mechanism, not offchain bot
- Vyper smart contract language used for implementation
- Tracks accrued rewards per token, pays users accurately
Dell’s new student laptop weighs just 2.5 pounds and claims 21 hours of battery life
Dell has announced a thin and lightweight 14-inch laptop built for students, with up to 21 hours of battery life, a 2.8K 120Hz display option, and four colorful finishes, but its price remains…
If your file-guard hook is registered on Read, it never sees cat
I wrote a PreToolUse hook to keep one file out of the model's context. Registered it on Read , exit 2. Asked Claude Code to read the file with the Read tool. It stopped. Good.
- File-guard hook blocks access on Read via cat
- Hook fails to fire on Read via Read tool
- Deny rule applies per-file, not command-specific
The Humble Choice September 2026 Lineup Is Live With Frostpunk 2, Sonic X Shadow Generations, and 6 More Games
The Humble Choice September 2026 lineup is officially live. Members can snag 8 games - including Frostpunk 2, Sonic X Shadow Generations, and 6 more - for just $15 for the month.
OnlyFans links may help creators get seen, report finds
Giggster reports that creators with OnlyFans links in their Linktrees have more share of the search visibility.
Microsoft will expand Windows 11 Memory Integrity feature to more PCs starting in October — security feature reduces gaming performance on some systems
Microsoft will begin enabling Memory Integrity by default on more eligible Windows PCs through quality updates in October, expanding kernel-level protection while preserving existing opt-outs for users who previously disabled the feature.
The FTC sues Amazon over alleged $20 billion scheme to raise marketplace ad prices
The case involves Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Display ads, which appear in search results and on product pages across Amazon's website and app.
The HackerNoon Newsletter: I Have Two Testers for my App. One of Them is my Wife (9/2/2026)
9/2/2026: Top 5 stories on the HackerNoon homepage!
A16z Says You Actually Love Social Media, Enshittification Isn’t Real
An a16z article argues that enshittification isn’t real and that people actually love social media.
Why Miele Put a Camera Inside Its Latest Dishwasher
Miele’s latest dishwasher has smarts a-plenty, including a camera housed in the back of the door.
They’re Putting Cameras In Dishwashers Now, and It Makes More Sense Than You’d Think
Miele’s new dishwasher integrates camera technology, hot air drying and automatic dosing. I got a sneak peek at IFA 2026.
India’s richest man now wants to turn aging computers into AI-ready PCs
Jio is betting it can turn an aging computer into an AI-ready PC for as little as about $11 for two months.
- Reliance Jio expands JioPC service to non-subscribers for AI-ready computing.
- Plans start at ₹1,000 for two months, offering up to eight virtual CPUs and 1TB storage.
- Aimed at extending PC lifecycles and challenging traditional hardware upgrade cycles.
Google’s got two big new upgrades for Translate on Android and iOS
Google shares Translate's latest tools for breaking down language barriers.
Our latest Linux Foundation Europe donation will build a more private digital world.
We're donating our open-source Longfellow Zero-Knowledge Proof library to the Linux Foundation.
Yeedi S14 Plus robot vacuum and mop falls below $400, matching its all-time low
Get 20% off the Yeedi S14 Plus robot vacuum and mop, a hard-floor cleaner with strong suction and hands-off dock features.
Five Singapore Firms Account for 98% of Southeast Asia Data Center Funding as Build-Out Spreads
Five Singapore firms account for 98% of Southeast Asia’s data-center equity funding as new cloud and AI capacity spreads across the region.
Early Benchmarks Of AMD EPYC On Linux 7.3 Show Some Performance Gains On The Horizon
With Linux 7.3-rc1 out this week and marking the end of the merge window, it's onto a lot of Linux 7.3 performance testing at Phoronix and looking at all the new features of Linux 7.3.
GTA 6 on PS5 vs Xbox: Key differences to consider
'Grand Theft Auto VI' is only announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles right now. Are both consoles up to the task.
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora has advice for companies investing billions in AI
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora urges urgent modernization of digital defenses. He states that $1 trillion in outdated systems cannot stop machine-speed attacks.
Surfshark hands users a direct line to its developers with new beta program
Surfshark has relaunched its Beta Tester Program, giving Windows and Android users early access to unreleased features and a direct line to its dev team. Here's how to join.
This Googlebook app just leaked in its entirety, and you can already try it on your phone
Look up will tap into Google Search, Maps, and Flights for answers.
M6 MacBook Pro: Three new upgrades launching this fall
Apple has a new M6 MacBook Pro launching this fall with a 14-inch screen and the current industrial design. Now that the M6 chip has officially been unveiled, here are three upgrades to expect from…
Google Home update restores support for older Chromecast streamers, Home Mini
A rogue Google Home update earlier this year partially broke support for some older Chromecast streamers and other devices, but the latest update has restored it. more…
Rockstar unveil the "next evolution" of modded GTA 5 roleplaying, while staying totally mum on when PC pretenders might be able to migrate to their next game
Yep. I know. GTA 6 is still on the list of storied crime games without a PC release date . GTA 5 , though, is out on PC and has long been the place folks who love Rockstar's crime sandboxes so much…
Vercel built a feedback loop that treats agent instructions like software
Vercel ran more than 200 agent runs to build design.md, a new public prompt file designed to help agents create The post Vercel built a feedback loop that treats agent instructions like software…
TCL's new Dolby Atmos soundbars are a stone-cold bargain — get 5.1-channel surround with wireless rear speakers for under $250
TCL's new S-Class soundbars are affordable options in 3.1 and 5.1 configurations
The smartphone destroyed the camera industry. Now, providing a ”photography experience different from that of smartphones” is driving growth, Canon says
In a report detailing the first half of 2026, Canon says that mirrorless cameras as well as compact cameras are on the rise amid the smartphone pushback
Deals: AirPods Pro 3 $50 off, M5 MacBook Air $240 off, M6 Mac mini, accessories from $5.50, more
Alongside the massive AirPods Pro 3 are now back down at $50 off . That offer joins the ongoing all-time low on AirTag 2 at $20 each and a sizable M5 MacBook Air re-stock in official Apple Refurb Store (more details on those right here ).
Meta’s Muse Voice Transcribe 70+ Languages and 20+ Speakers Simultaneously
Meta has introduced Muse Voice Transcribe, its first real-time audio model designed for live dictation and transcription across multiple speakers … Read More The post Meta’s Muse Voice Transcribe 70+ Languages and 20+ Speakers Simultaneously appeared first on ProPakistani .
Celigo launches intelligent enterprise automation builder into general availability
Celigo Inc., an intelligent enterprise automation platform built for artificial intelligence, today announced the general availability of Ora, the company’s interface for building and troubleshooting automations.
Mario Kart 8 now supports 8-player split-screen on Switch 2
A free update is now available for Mario Kart 8 when played on the Nintendo Switch 2. The best-selling game on the original Nintendo Switch now supports higher resolutions, faster load times, and local split-screen multiplayer for up to eight players. Read Entire Article
Estonia quarantines emails from Russian domains over cyberattack risk
Messages will undergo automated security screening rather than being blocked outright. Local governments and some state bodies remain outside the system.
153 million stolen driver's license scans expose a growing ID problem
More than 150 million driver's license scans were up for purchase on the dark web, highlighting the risk you take every time you hand over your physical ID.
Manchester Airports hackers just posted the data of 8.7 million people online — failed extortion attempt triggers data dump sale
FulcrumSec attempted to extort Manchester Airports Group, but failed. Now, the cyber-criminals have published the information online.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn turns the best Mass Effect mission into an entire game
And makes it better.
SteamDB changes hands to Nexus Mods, which means it 'needs to make money' now—but there won't be ads or paywalls
"Nothing you know and use today is getting taken away and sold back to you."
Belkin’s kid-friendly wireless headphones are 25 percent off
Verge readers can get a discount on Belkin’s SoundForm Mini 2 wireless headphones. The kid-focused on-ear headphones feature an 85-decibel volume limit and easy controls, and a mode that lets them…
Drive with Carín León on Waze
Known for his unmistakable voice, laid-back personality and Sonoran roots, Carín León joins Waze as your new driving compa, bringing the spirit of Northern Mexico along …
Firefox and Thunderbird hit the fortnightly release treadmill
Don't disable automatic updates if the pace is too much – that's what ESR is for
Turning Apple Pencil Into a Reed Pen: How I Built and Shipped Qalaris
How I built Qalaris: an iPad app that turns Apple Pencil into a digital reed pen for Arabic calligraphy, with multimodal AI review and RevenueCat.
Huawei Watch D3 hands-on: Huawei’s strangest smartwatch might be its smartest
The Huawei Watch D3 puts blood-pressure monitoring at the heart of the smartwatch experience. After a handful of days with it, here’s what stands out.
Pound Falls Below Rs. 375 Against PKR
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) closed in green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 231st consecutive day on Wednesday. The … Read More The post Pound Falls Below Rs.
Acer’s new Vero 16 proves repairable laptops don’t have to feel like a compromise
Acer's redesigned Vero 16 combines a repairable, recycled-aluminum chassis with flagship Intel processors, proving eco-friendly laptops don't have to skimp on performance.
Samsung teases new HBM5 with twice the performance of HBM4E —ambitious data transfer rates could hint at 4,096-bit interface
Samsung expects HBM5 to deliver 4 TB/s of bandwidth per stack by late 2020s, which will enable AI accelerators with aggregated memory bandwidth of around 100 TB/s.
Edifier W800NB Launches With 50dB ANC and 118-Hour Battery
Edifier has announced the W800NB, a new pair of wireless over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation, LDAC support, and up … Read More The post Edifier W800NB Launches With 50dB ANC and…
A Wrong API Key and One Missing Hyphen Almost Broke My Bible Study App After Launch
I built Selah to fix sermon notes and group Bible study on WhatsApp, got approved by Google on the first try, then broke sign up twice with a wrong API key.
A Gulf Trade Agreement could accelerate UK data centre development
A newly inked trade agreement between the UK and Gulf region offers tantalizing potential for collaboration as the race to build data centres heats up.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5: Key Features and Price
Sennheiser’s $299.95 Momentum True Wireless 5 adds user-replaceable batteries to both the earbuds and charging case, plus longer battery life and Bluetooth 6.0.
Google Pixel adding ‘Battery usage summaries,’ rolling out on Pixel 10 and newer
Google is rolling out a new AI-generated feature on Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 devices called “Battery usage summaries” which translate battery use stats into natural language. more…
Russian hacker faces up to 20 years in prison, following extradition and indictment over US phishing campaign that allegedly infected 80,000 PCs — hacker stole victims' data via remote access
Russian national faces US charges over a phishing campaign that allegedly infected 80,000 PCs and stole credentials and personal data
Samsung's $799 Galaxy Book6 challenges the MacBook Neo with a larger screen and claimed 25-hour battery life
Samsung's model starts at a higher price than the Neo, but it offers a larger display, more built-in ports, and a much higher claimed battery life rating. Apple's laptop does have a sharper and brighter screen, though. Read Entire Article
Apple's New Mac Mini Already Discounted - See the Pre-Order Deals
Amazon has introduced the first cash discounts on Apple's brand new Mac mini , with discounts including two of the M6 models as well as the M5 Pro model. All of these deals are pre-order discounts on the 2026 Mac mini, which officially launches on September 22. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon.