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The article discusses a bug in the recent Windows 11 2H2 update that causes issues when launching the classic game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The author provides a step-by-step guide to resolving the problem by enabling compatibility mode for the game.

This article explores the early history of the automobile, charting the transition from horse-drawn carriages to the development of self-propelled 'horseless carriages' in the late 19th century. It examines the technological advancements and social implications of this transformative shift in transportation.

Apple has been fined 570 million euros by Italy's antitrust authority for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the app market. The fine is also applicable to Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, for alleged unfair commercial practices.

The head of ChatGPT has revealed that OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is interested in acquiring the Chrome web browser from Google, potentially integrating their AI technology into the popular browser.

The article explores the legacy of the Avro Arrow, a pioneering Canadian jet interceptor aircraft that was abruptly canceled in 1959 despite its advanced design and technology. It examines the ongoing fascination with the Arrow and the debate surrounding the decision to shut down the project.

Hey HN, we’re Francesco and Alessandro, the creators of c/ua (https://www.trycua.com), a Docker‑style container runtime that lets AI agents drive full operating systems in lightweight, isolated VMs. Our entire framework is open‑source (https://github.com/trycua/cua), and today we’re thrilled to have our Launch HN!

Check out our demo to see it in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee9qf-13gho, and for more examples - including Tableau, Photoshop, CAD workflows - see the demos in our repo: https://github.com/trycua/cua.

For Computer-Use AI agents to be genuinely useful, they must interact with your system's native applications. But giving full access to your host device is risky. What if the agent's process gets compromised, or the LLM hallucinates and leaks your data? And practically speaking, do you really want to give up control of your entire machine just so the agent can do its job?

The idea behind c/ua is simple: let agents operate in a mirror of the user’s system - isolated, secure, and disposable - so users can fire-and-forget complex tasks without needing to dedicate their entire system to the agent. By running in a virtualized environment, agents can carry out their work without interrupting your workflow or risking the integrity of your system.

While exploring this idea, I discovered Apple’s Virtualization.Framework and realized it offered fast and lightweight virtualization on Apple Silicon. This led us to build a high-performance virtualization layer and, eventually, a computer-use interface that allows agents to interact with apps just like a human would - without taking over the entire system.

As we built this, we decided to open-source the virtualization core as a standalone CLI tool called Lume (Show HN here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42908061). c/ua builds on top of Lume, providing a full framework for running agent workflows inside secure macOS or Linux VMs, so your system stays free for you to use while the agent works its magic in the background.

With Cua you can build an AI agent within a virtual environment to: - navigate and interact with any application's interface; - read screen content and perform keyboard/mouse actions; - switch between applications and self-debug when needed; - operate in a secure sandbox with controlled file access. All of this occurs in a fully isolated environment, ensuring your host system, files, and sensitive data remain completely secure, while you continue using your device without interruption.

People are using c/ua to: - Bypass CryptoJS-based encryption and anti-bot measures to interact with modern web apps reliably; - Automate Tableau dashboards and export insights via Claude Desktop; - Drive Photoshop for batch image editing by prompt; - Modify 3D models in Fusion 360 with a CAD Copilot; -Extract data from legacy ERP apps without brittle screen‑scraping scripts.

We’re currently working on multi‑VM orchestration for parallel agentic workflows, Windows and Linux VM support, and episodic and long-term memory for CUA Agents.

On the open‑source side, c/ua is 100 % free under the MIT license - run it locally with any LLM you like. We’re also gearing up a hosted orchestration service for teams who want zero‑ops setup (early access sign‑ups opening soon).

We’d love to hear from you. What desktop or legacy apps do you wish you could automate? Any thoughts, feedback, or horror stories from fragile AI automations are more than welcome!

The European Union has levied significant fines on tech giants Apple and Meta for violating the Digital Markets Act, a new law aimed at curbing the power of dominant digital platforms in the region.

This article explores the author's experience with live-coding in the programming language Clojure. It discusses the benefits and challenges of live-coding, the author's process, and the tools and techniques used to facilitate a smooth live-coding experience.

The article discusses the history and design of the iconic Anglepoise lamp, a British industrial design classic known for its distinctive adjustable arm and spring-based counterbalance mechanism. It explores the lamp's enduring popularity and evolution over the decades as a versatile and functional lighting solution.

The article explores the hidden costs and potential drawbacks of using AI-powered coding tools, such as the environmental impact, job displacement, and the risk of perpetuating biases in software development.

The article discusses the development of Spring 83, a new web framework that aims to improve on the shortcomings of existing frameworks by prioritizing simplicity, productivity, and developer experience. It highlights the framework's key features, including its minimal configuration, emphasis on convention over configuration, and focus on rapid prototyping.

The article examines the potential for a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami to strike the Pacific Northwest, highlighting the region's vulnerability and the need for better disaster preparedness and resilience planning.

The article explores the concept of 'empty calories of AI', examining how AI-driven technologies can provide temporary relief from loneliness but may not address the deeper root causes. It suggests that finding meaningful human connections is crucial for addressing the epidemic of loneliness in the modern world.

NTT and DOCOMO announce partnership to accelerate 6G development, focusing on ultra-high-speed, high-capacity, and low-latency technologies that will shape the future of communication networks.

The article discusses a recent Ninth Circuit court decision that significantly limits the ability of companies to be sued in states where they have minimal contacts, potentially making it more difficult for plaintiffs to bring lawsuits against online businesses in their home states.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk promises a robotaxi service by 2020, despite Tesla's current inability to deliver full self-driving capabilities. The article questions the feasibility of Musk's ambitious timeline and highlights the technical challenges Tesla still faces in developing fully autonomous vehicles.

The article discusses Tesla's recent earnings report, which saw the company's profits surge despite challenges like supply chain issues. It also touches on CEO Elon Musk's promotion of Dogecoin and his plans to step down as Twitter's CEO.

Tesla's profits dropped 71% in Q1 2025 due to weak sales and growing anti-Elon Musk sentiment, signaling challenges for the electric vehicle company despite its past dominance.

A US judge has ruled that OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot does not violate Google's patents, allowing the technology to be used without restrictions. This decision could have significant implications for the development and deployment of AI language models.

The article discusses the risk to America's historic crop diversity due to a funding cut by DOGE, a major funder of seed banks and bunkers that preserve genetic diversity of crops. The cuts threaten the long-term storage and conservation of these important genetic resources.