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Epic celebrates "the end of the Apple Tax" after court win in iOS payments case
nobody9999 about 8 hours ago

Epic celebrates "the end of the Apple Tax" after court win in iOS payments case

The article discusses Epic Games' victory in an appeals court case against Apple over in-app payments on iOS. The ruling allows developers to direct users to alternative payment methods outside of Apple's ecosystem, potentially reducing the company's commission on transactions.

arstechnica.com
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The Tor Project is switching to Rust
giuliomagnifico about 12 hours ago

The Tor Project is switching to Rust

The article discusses the ongoing effort to rewrite the Tor anonymity network in the Rust programming language, aiming to improve performance and security. It outlines the progress made and the potential benefits of the Rust-based Tor implementation.

itsfoss.com
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Id Software devs form "wall-to-wall" union
simjue about 6 hours ago

Id Software devs form "wall-to-wall" union

Developers at id Software, the studio behind Doom, have voted to form a union with 165 workers, becoming the latest video game company to unionize. The union, named Wall to Wall, is the result of collective bargaining efforts to improve working conditions and support employees.

rockpapershotgun.com
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macOS 26.2 enables fast AI clusters with RDMA over Thunderbolt
guiand about 4 hours ago

macOS 26.2 enables fast AI clusters with RDMA over Thunderbolt

macOS 26.2 introduces support for RDMA over Thunderbolt, enabling high-speed data transfer between compatible devices connected via Thunderbolt. This feature aims to improve performance for data-intensive applications and workflows.

developer.apple.com
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Google releases its new Google Sans Flex font as open source
CharlesW about 6 hours ago

Google releases its new Google Sans Flex font as open source

Google has released the new Google Sans Flex font, which is a variable font version of its popular Google Sans typeface. The article discusses the technical details and benefits of the new font, including its ability to adapt to different screen sizes and devices.

omgubuntu.co.uk
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Home Depot GitHub token exposed for a year, granted access to internal systems
kernelrocks about 6 hours ago

Home Depot GitHub token exposed for a year, granted access to internal systems

A security researcher discovered that Home Depot exposed access to its internal systems for over a year, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data and systems. The incident highlights the ongoing need for organizations to prioritize cybersecurity and protect their networks from potential vulnerabilities.

techcrunch.com
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Japan law opening phone app stores to go into effect
shlip about 7 hours ago

Japan law opening phone app stores to go into effect

Japan's central bank has raised its interest rate for the first time in seven years, citing high inflation and the need to address the rising cost of living. The decision is aimed at tackling the nation's highest inflation in four decades as the Bank of Japan adjusts its monetary policy.

www3.nhk.or.jp
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String theory inspires a brilliant, baffling new math proof
ArmageddonIt about 8 hours ago

String theory inspires a brilliant, baffling new math proof

The article discusses a new mathematical proof inspired by string theory, which has implications for the complexity of certain problems and the nature of computing. The proof, developed by computer scientist Greg Kuperberg, demonstrates a surprising connection between string theory and the long-standing P vs NP problem in computer science.

quantamagazine.org
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The true story of the Windows 3.1 'Hot Dog Stand' color scheme
naves about 5 hours ago

The true story of the Windows 3.1 'Hot Dog Stand' color scheme

The article explores the history behind the garish red and yellow color scheme in Windows 3.1, which was long believed to be a joke, and interviews the original designer to uncover the true story behind this unconventional design choice.

pcgamer.com
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Using secondary school maths to demystify AI
zdw about 8 hours ago

Using secondary school maths to demystify AI

The article explores how secondary school math can be used to demonstrate that AI systems do not think in the same way humans do. It highlights the limitations of current AI technologies and the importance of understanding their capabilities and shortcomings.

raspberrypi.org
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Nuclear energy key to decarbonising Europe, says EESC
mpweiher about 7 hours ago

Nuclear energy key to decarbonising Europe, says EESC

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) states that nuclear energy is a key part of the solution to decarbonizing Europe, as it provides reliable, affordable, and low-carbon electricity generation that can contribute to the EU's climate goals.

eesc.europa.eu
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New Kindle feature uses AI to answer questions about books
mindracer about 4 hours ago

New Kindle feature uses AI to answer questions about books

Amazon has unveiled a new Kindle feature that allows users to ask AI-powered questions about books and authors, providing instant answers and insights. This feature aims to enhance the reading experience by providing additional context and information to users.

reactormag.com
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Oracle made a $300B bet on OpenAI. It's paying the price
pera about 7 hours ago

Oracle made a $300B bet on OpenAI. It's paying the price

Oracle has made a significant investment in OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research company. However, the article suggests that Oracle's bet on OpenAI has come at a high cost, as the technology company faces challenges in realizing the full potential of its investment.

finance.yahoo.com
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Senator endorses discredited book that claims chemical treats autism, cancer
duxup about 8 hours ago

Senator endorses discredited book that claims chemical treats autism, cancer

The article examines U.S. Senator Ron Johnson's promotion of chlorine dioxide as a COVID-19 treatment, despite the lack of scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness and concerns about its safety. It explores Johnson's relationship with physician Pierre Kory, a proponent of the controversial treatment.

propublica.org
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America's Betting Craze Has Spread to Its News Networks
FinnLobsien about 8 hours ago

America's Betting Craze Has Spread to Its News Networks

The article discusses the growing trend of American news networks embracing sports betting and gambling, as they seek to capitalize on the legalization and popularity of online sports betting across the country.

newyorker.com
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Show HN: Tiny VM sandbox in C with apps in Rust, C and Zig
trj about 2 hours ago

Show HN: Tiny VM sandbox in C with apps in Rust, C and Zig

The article describes the UVM32, an open-source, 32-bit RISC-V processor designed for educational and research purposes. It provides a flexible and customizable hardware platform for exploring computer architecture and processor design.

github.com
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Why isn't online age verification just like showing your ID in person?
hn_acker about 11 hours ago

Why isn't online age verification just like showing your ID in person?

The article discusses the challenges and privacy concerns associated with implementing online age verification systems, arguing that they are not as simple as showing a physical ID in person and highlighting the need for more privacy-preserving solutions.

eff.org
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Show HN: Epstein's emails reconstructed in a message-style UI (OCR and LLMs)
toon-noot about 11 hours ago

Show HN: Epstein's emails reconstructed in a message-style UI (OCR and LLMs)

This project reconstructs the Epstein email records from the recent U.S. House Oversight Committee releases using only public-domain documents (23,124 image files + 2,800 OCR text files).

Most email pages contain only one real message, buried under layers of repeated headers/footers. I wanted to rebuild the conversations without all the surrounding noise.

I used an OCR + vision-LLM pipeline to extract individual messages from the email screenshots, normalize senders/recipients, rebuild timestamps, detect duplicates, and map threads. The output is a structured SQLite database that runs client-side via SQL.js (WebAssembly).

The repository includes the full extraction pipeline, data cleaning scripts, schema, limitations, and implementation notes. The interface is a lightweight PWA that displays the reconstructed messages in a phone-style UI, with links back to every original source image for verification.

Live demo: https://epsteinsphone.org

All source data is from the official public releases; no leaks or private material.

Happy to answer questions about the pipeline, LLM extraction, threading logic, or the PWA implementation.

github.com
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The Average Founder Ages 6 Months Each Year
2bluesc about 5 hours ago

The Average Founder Ages 6 Months Each Year

The article examines the trend of founder age, finding that the median age of founders has increased over the past decade, with successful founders often being in their late 30s or early 40s. It discusses factors such as increasing complexity of startups and the importance of industry experience for successful entrepreneurship.

tomtunguz.com
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OpenAI are quietly adopting skills, now available in ChatGPT and Codex CLI
simonw about 1 hour ago

OpenAI are quietly adopting skills, now available in ChatGPT and Codex CLI

The article discusses the potential for large language models like GPT-3 to develop new skills over time, as demonstrated by OpenAI's experiments. It explores the implications of these models' ability to learn and expand their capabilities without requiring additional training data or human intervention.

simonwillison.net
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