Technology

Apple’s rumored ‘Upgrade’ program brings lease-to-own pricing for iPhones, Macs, and iPads

As component and RAM shortages drive prices higher, Apple is reportedly launching an "Apple Upgrade" program for leasing new devices. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, it will work similar to a ca...

The Verge • Jul 21, 2026 • Stevie Bonifield
Technology Jul 21, 2026

Show HN: CodeAlmanac – Karpathy-style codebase wiki from your conversations

Hey HN! This is Divit from Almanac (YC S26). We built CodeAlmanac, a wiki for your coding agents that updates as you ta...

Technology Jul 21, 2026

Google releases three new Gemini models — but no 3.5 Pro

Google released Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and Flash Cyber, but the continued absence of Gemini 3.5 Pro raises fr...

NFL Jul 21, 2026

Tuesday Cheese Curds: Devonte Wyatt’s contract is a worthwhile risk

Like many Packers, Wyatt has been very good when healthy, but staying healthy has been the challenge.

Technology Jul 21, 2026

Uhubctl – control USB power per-port on smart USB hubs

Article URL: https://github.com/mvp/uhubctl Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48995149 Points: 3 # Com...

Technology Jul 21, 2026

I built a page that tells you what AI model your laptop can run

Article URL: https://localsotabenchmark.engineersf.dev/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48995134 Poi...

NFL Jul 21, 2026

Las Vegas Raiders undrafted free agents: Meet Jacob Clark

Quarterback from Missouri State is looking to stick in program

Terrorism & Security Jul 21, 2026

MV250 Hybrid-Electric VTOL Combat Cargo Drone Unveiled

The new uncrewed platform is designed to move cargo, deploy air-launched effects, and support dispersed military operati...

Technology Jul 21, 2026

Meta's AI Models Are Powering the First Wave of Genesis Mission Projects

Article URL: https://ai.meta.com/blog/genesis-mission-lawrence-berkeley-national-laboratory-segment-anything-dino/?_fb_...

NFL Jul 21, 2026

'Hard Knocks' featuring Super Bowl champion Seahawks to debut Aug. 4

It's the first time a reigning Super Bowl winner will appear on the show since 2001.

NFL Jul 21, 2026

ESPN hit with another wave of layoffs as Karl Ravech and Ryan Clark among names let go: updates

The reported layoffs are part of an ESPN corporate restructuring

PC Gaming Jul 21, 2026

Splatoon Raiders Early Concept Made The Devs Feel Like The Bad Guys: ‘Everyone Who Played The Prototype Kept Saying, “Poor Salmonids!”’

'It felt like we were attacking the Salmonids and taking their cherished treasures by force, and then basking in our spo...

Technology Jul 21, 2026

Bloomy (YC S26) is hiring a founding engineer

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48995037 Points: 0 # Comments: 0

NFL Jul 21, 2026

Pro Football Rumors Front Office Subscriber Chat: 7/21/26

Pro Football Rumors’ Sam Robinson will be holding a live chat at 4pm Central today, exclusively for Trade Rumors F...

Technology Jul 21, 2026

Twitch will let parents stop their teens going live

Twitch is giving parents more control over how their children are using the streaming platform, including the ability to...

NFL Jul 21, 2026

John Harbaugh on Cam Skattebo backflip: "Dude, at least stick it"

Giants running back Cam Skattebo was tempting fate when he decided to do a backflip at Fanatics Fest over the weekend.

Technology Jul 21, 2026

Google announces Gemini 3.6 Flash and cybersecurity AI, teases 3.5 Pro and Gemini 4

There are new 3.6 and 3.5 models today, but Google is already training Gemini 4. ...

NFL Jul 21, 2026

Vikings Still Bullish On QB Max Brosmer

As they dealt with multiple injuries at quarterback in 2025, the Vikings turned to undrafted rookie Max Brosmer for two ...

Technology Jul 21, 2026

Show HN: OSS Cross-Harness self hosted registry and analytics for AI Agents

Article URL: https://github.com/Observal/Observal Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48994984 Points: 1...

NFL Jul 21, 2026

Cam Newton is laid off by ESPN, too

The latest round of ESPN layoffs is impacting plenty of recognizable names — including a former NFL MVP.

PC Gaming Jul 21, 2026

Darkest Dungeon is getting its first new bit of DLC in six years, borrowing a couple of classes from its sequel

I'm sure there's plenty enough of you that moved on from the first Darkest Dungeon onto the second one when that launc...

Technology Jul 21, 2026

Anthropic’s $1.5 billion book piracy settlement approved by judge

A federal judge has signed off on Anthropic's $1.5 billion class action settlement with authors who accused the company ...

NFL Jul 21, 2026

Jonathan Greenard: My job is to help Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt continue to grow

The Eagles traded for veteran edge rusher Jonathan Greenard in April and signed him to a new four-year contract because ...

NFL Jul 21, 2026

Jonathan Greenard: My job is to help Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt continue to grow

The Eagles traded for veteran edge rusher Jonathan Greenard in April and signed him to a new four-year contract because ...

NFL Jul 21, 2026

Ex-Jets star, ESPN New York host Bart Scott out as part of layoffs

The former Jet is among those who were laid off by ESPN on Tuesday.

PC Gaming Jul 21, 2026

'No Banner, Only Hulk': The Final Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Is Here, With a Few New Shots

With just two weeks to go until Spider-Man: Brand New Day, today brings the film's final trailer — which contains a fe...

NFL Jul 21, 2026

Fins, All-Pro LB Brooks reach $51.3M extension

The Dolphins and linebacker Jordyn Brooks have agreed to a three-year, $51.3 million extension with $35 million guarante...

Terrorism & Security Jul 21, 2026

Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport

The blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.

Terrorism & Security Jul 21, 2026

Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport

The blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.

NFL Jul 21, 2026

Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech exit ESPN in round of layoffs

Most of the cuts announced Tuesday are tied to ESPN's acquisition of the NFL Network.