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A partial digestion of the HRT counterexample

Article URL: https://terrytao.wordpress.com/2026/08/06/a-partial-digestion-of-the-hrt-counterexample/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49231586 Points: 6 # Comments: 1

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This ‘adversarial’ pattern can prevent surveillance cameras from detecting you

A security researcher has designed an algorithm that can create computer-generated patterns capable of hiding people, fa...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

John C. Lilly on solid state intelligence and the elimination of man (1978)

Article URL: https://kibotronics.net/unlisted/lilly-machines/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=492313...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

Mea Culpa – Dark Hours

Article URL: https://blog.terrygodier.com/2026/08/09/mea-culpa-dark-hours.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.c...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

Israeli startup was linked to rogue AI hacks at OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta

Article URL: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/israeli-startup-irregular-linked-to-ai-hacks-openai-anthropic-meta.html Co...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

This former notorious red-light district is now one of the world’s top AI hubs

More than 20 years ago, King's Cross was one of the seediest area's in London. Now it's sprouting something new.

Technology Aug 9, 2026

Dropbox is a PC builder’s best friend

In 2018 I bet my reputation and self-worth on a huge crowdfunded game design project. It could have been a failure for m...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

Amazon circumvents Gilroy community vote for AI data center

Article URL: https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/amazon-secretly-circumvents-community-vote-for-mas...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

Show HN: A Project Oberon System version running on RISC-V instead of RISC-5

Article URL: https://github.com/rochus-keller/OberonSystem/tree/op2-rv32 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/ite...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

Why Wall Street Is Ignoring Big Tech's Debt

Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NufJ7g63KSY Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49230630 Po...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

AI detectors are creating a new era of distrust

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about how...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

70% of AI revenue comes from OpenAI and Anthropic

Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68X8yEatepQ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49230605 Po...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

Show HN: DeepSeek-V4 Latent Reasoning – moving "thinking" into latent space

Article URL: https://blog.n.ichol.ai/packaging-latent-reasoning-as-a-real-model Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator....

Technology Aug 9, 2026

Reviving a four year old reMarkable 2

Article URL: https://oskrim.github.io/hardware/2026/08/09/remarkable-over-ssh.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinat...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

Everything You Do Is Being Recorded

Article URL: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/05/ai-wearable-surveillance-countermeasures/687203/ Comments U...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

The Complicated Case of Passing On Your Digital Estate

There’s no perfect way to transfer possession of your digital assets to your loved ones after you’re gone. But there...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

Switching to electric stoves can dramatically cut indoor air pollution

Article URL: https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2025/12/gas-propane-stoves-nitrogen-dioxide-exposure-health-risks-switch...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

4 Best Compression Boots: Therabody, Hyperice, and More (2026)

Whether you’re training hard, traveling often, or dealing with poor circulation, these are the best compression boots ...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

Mount Toba eruption doesn't seem like it could nearly kill our species

The massive Toba eruption seems to have had little climate impact.

Technology Aug 9, 2026

Meetily Lets You Transcribe and Summarize Meetings Without a Subscription—Here’s How

There are endless ways to record and transcribe your virtual meetings with AI. Here’s an option that’s free and open...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

CSS: The bomb inside your inbox

Article URL: https://portswigger.net/research/css-the-bomb-inside-your-inbox Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

The Alpha 21264 CPU: NT's Greatest RISC (1998)

Article URL: https://halfhill.com/byte/1998-12_alpha.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49230022 P...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

The 12 Best Anime to Watch if You Think You Hate Anime

Japan’s strongest media export makes a solid case for your attention span. Here’s what to watch.

Technology Aug 9, 2026

TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Review (2026): A Hybrid Tablet for Taking Notes and Watching Video

TCL’s hybrid tablet-digital notebook tries to be the best of both worlds, and it mostly succeeds.

Technology Aug 9, 2026

8 Best Workout Headphones & Earbuds: Beats, Bose, Apple (2026)

Not every great pair of headphones belongs in the gym. These do, thanks to their secure fit, durable design, and impecca...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

These AI Barons Are Ready to Give Away Their Fortunes

A new generation of philanthropists made rich by artificial intelligence are preparing to give away their vast wealth. W...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

Show HN: Airy – Free, fast, and simple voice content creation

Article URL: https://airy.so Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49229848 Points: 4 # Comments: 2

Technology Aug 9, 2026

Software Giant SAP Stops Most Travel and Hiring Because of AI's Soaring Cost

Article URL: https://www.404media.co/software-giant-sap-stops-most-travel-and-hiring-because-of-ais-soaring-cost/ Comme...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

There Are Magic Hexagons of Every Order

Article URL: https://gukov.dev/math/2026/08/02/new-magic-hexagons.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?...

Technology Aug 9, 2026

Microsoft Word for Windows 1.1a, Native X64 Port

Article URL: https://github.com/jmarshall23/msword Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49228663 Points: ...