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Technology Jun 25, 2026

EverQuest Legends is a powerful nostalgia machine

I wasn't surprised when I got the call that my dad was dying, even though we'd been estranged for many years. He'd suffe...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Trump admin proposes axing brake pedal requirement for AVs in a boost for Tesla

The Department of Transportation wants to remove the brake pedal requirement for vehicles "designed to be driven exclusi...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

The "sad inevitability" of Europe's heat wave

Europeans are baking under their second heat wave of the summer.

Technology Jun 25, 2026

I Found the Best iPad Deal for Amazon Prime Day This Year (2026)

With four iPads to choose from, there’s a clear winner in terms of discounts for Amazon Prime Day.

Technology Jun 25, 2026

UN hypocrisy in AI Environmental demands

Article URL: https://www.thatprivacyguy.com/blog/un-tracking-without-consent/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.co...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

New effort will get genome sequences for entire Endangered Species list

Colossal Biosciences will be biobanking tissues from all of them as well.

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Samsung’s new budget phone costs $50 more despite downgrades

The Galaxy A27 has been announced, and at $349.99 it's $50 more than last year's A26. That's understandable in the curre...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Tell HN: OpenAI has started putting ads on paid programs

I was on the £6.99/month program-- mainly because I didnt use it much. Last few days I've started seeing ads:1. Ad for...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Adobe acquires image and video enhancement tool maker Topaz Labs

Adobe said that it will integrate Topaz Labs' tools across its apps.

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Every Homo naledi we know of is female, and the implications are fascinating

"There is no natural explanation," says paleoanthropologist John Hawks.

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Where every major LLM stands politically

Article URL: https://trakkr.ai/bias Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48672779 Points: 13 # Comments: ...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Countries are competing to see which can carry out mass surveillance the best

Article URL: https://mullvad.net/en/why-privacy-matters/state-mass-surveillance Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator....

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Apple announces significant price increases for MacBooks, iPads, more

Article URL: https://9to5mac.com/2026/06/25/apple-price-increases-mac-ipad-more/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Colossal and the US Government Are Creating an Endangered Species ‘BioVault’

The move comes as the Trump administration is trying to weaken the act that’s meant to protect endangered species from...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Apple and Audi Alumni Have Made a Luxe EV Based on the Moon Buggy

The Amble One is a street-legal $25,000 electric buggy designed for luxury resorts—but a car is also coming.

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Leica’s $6,690 SL3-P pairs 44-megapixel stills with 8K video

Following the launch of the SL3 in 2024 and last year's SL3-S that was optimized for speed and capturing fast moving sub...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Why Does Everyone Hate AI?

Article URL: https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/why-does-everyone-hate-ai Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/it...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Apple reveals price hikes for MacBooks and iPads

Apple is hiking prices in response to the ongoing memory shortage. On Thursday, the company adjusted the price of its ne...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

SoftBank 2026 AGM [pdf]

Article URL: https://group.softbank/media/Project/sbg/sbg/pdf/ir/investors/shareholders/2026/shareholders-meeting_46_05...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Show HN: Secs-man, a secrets manager you can (not) rely on

This is a tool to manage encrypted local backups of secrets. The core idea is that it aims to be usable without dependi...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

You didn't vibe code it, you stole it from open source&enterprise-licensed code

Article URL: https://twitter.com/mfts0/status/2070080422482977095 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Amazon ups India bet with fresh $13B AI infrastructure investment

Amazon’s latest India investment comes as global tech companies race to expand AI infrastructure in the country.

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Ford had to hire back former engineers to fix mistakes made by its automated systems

To celebrate its new status as No. 1 in JD Power's initial quality ranking among mainstream automakers, Ford is opening ...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Thousands Feared Dead After Venezuela Struck by Strongest Earthquake in Over 125 Years

The country's interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday following shocks measuring 7.5 magnitude after t...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Show HN: Turn native language audio into flashcards and shadowing practice

Here is a tool I built initially for myself to help with my German and Greek language studies. It started as a hack for...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

World Cup Teams Are in a Race for AI Dominance

This year, FIFA is providing an AI agent that any team can use. Is it enough to level the playing field or will future w...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

Disney agrees to pay $50 million to YouTube TV and DirecTV subscribers

YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream customers may be eligible for a cash payout, after Disney agreed to pay $50 million to set...

Technology Jun 25, 2026

This Buy-It-For-Life Coffee Maker Just Won Prime Day

The Moccamaster Prime Day deal is the best price I've seen this year, on a coffee maker that will probably outlive you.

Technology Jun 25, 2026

The 124 best tech deals for day three of Prime Day

It’s day three of Prime Day, folks. We’re nearly 75 percent of the way through Amazon’s four-day sales...