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2026-07-17 02:04:33 UTC

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**[No Shark is Safe: Millions of Shark Vacuums are Vulnerable to RCE](https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1uyhqyt/no_shark_is_safe_millions_of_shark_vacuums_are/)**
Millions of Shark vacuum cleaners are reportedly vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE). This critical security flaw means the devices could potentially be controlled or exploited by attackers.
_r/programming · 0 upvotes_
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2026-07-17 02:04:23 UTC

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2026-07-16 20:05:46 UTC

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**[Inspirational 2 years side-project with architects leading to a Python library](https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1uy8fvr/inspirational_2_years_sideproject_with_architects/)**
The post details an inspirational two-year side project involving collaboration with architects. This extensive project ultimately culminated in the development and release of a new Python library.
_r/programming · 0 upvotes_
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2026-07-16 20:05:35 UTC

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**[Things you didn't know about indexes](https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1uy0hyq/things_you_didnt_know_about_indexes/)**
_r/programming · 0 upvotes_
#nostr

2026-07-16 20:05:23 UTC

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**[The PS6 sure sounds like a handheld](https://stacker.news/items/1525893)**
Sony's recent investor communications, particularly when viewed alongside the discontinuation of PlayStation discs, strongly suggest the next console, the PS6, will be a handheld device. The company repeatedly emphasized a shift towards gaming "beyond the living room" and creating a "seamless experience" for a broader range of players, citing the PlayStation Portal as an example of this future direction. This strategy aims to offer a unique PlayStation experience distinct from traditional PC gaming.
_SN · ⚡2,217 sats_
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2026-07-16 14:06:18 UTC

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2026-07-16 14:06:07 UTC

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2026-07-16 14:05:51 UTC

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2026-07-16 14:05:41 UTC

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2026-07-16 14:05:29 UTC

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**[When The Financial System Can’t Reach People In Crisis, Bitcoin Can](https://stacker.news/items/1525788)**
Traditional financial platforms like GoFundMe face compliance issues and regulatory restrictions that often prevent direct fund disbursements to individuals in crisis zones, leading to money being held by intermediaries and sometimes lost. Bitcoin offers a solution by bypassing these systemic barriers, enabling direct and faster humanitarian aid delivery to people in need, as demonstrated during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
_SN · ⚡10,425 sats_
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2026-07-16 14:05:18 UTC

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**[SpaceX stock erases all its gains and slides below IPO price in intraday trading](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48933344)**
SpaceX's stock has experienced a significant downturn, erasing all its prior gains and sliding below its initial public offering (IPO) price during intraday trading. This marks a notable decrease in the company's market valuation as of July 16, 2026.
_HN · 206 pts · 150 comments_
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2026-07-16 14:05:03 UTC

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**[OnePlus halts operations in USA and Europe](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48932539)**
OnePlus is ceasing new product rollouts in Europe and North America as part of a global strategic adjustment. While new devices will not be launched, existing OnePlus devices in these regions will continue to receive committed software updates, security patches, and customer support. Additionally, users will have the option to voluntarily update to ColorOS 17, and operations in India remain unaffected.
_HN · 222 pts · 129 comments_
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2026-07-16 14:04:53 UTC

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2026-07-15 07:47:19 UTC

Crypto enthusiast stutxo recently shared a technical achievement, successfully completing [two ark unilateral exits from their noah wallet](https://x.com/stutxo/status/2077125607058719097). Powered by SecondHQ, this complex process involved moving funds off a specialized layer-2 solution back to the main blockchain. While the full on-chain exit ultimately required 25 transactions and took a while, stutxo noted it would have been faster than a typical lightning unilateral exit if not for a mid-process delay. This event showcases the intricacies and ongoing development of innovative solutions within the decentralized finance space.
#nostr

2026-07-14 01:47:22 UTC

Former NOAA employees are making headlines for their dedication to data preservation, having [rebuilt crucial climate data resources](https://19thnews.org/2026/07/noaa-climate-data-website/) with their Climate.us initiative after a federal website was dismantled, highlighting the ongoing effort to secure environmental information. Elsewhere in the digital realm, [Telegram's primary short URL domain, t.me, was unexpectedly suspended](https://www.whois.com/whois/t.me), raising concerns about service stability and user access. This development underscores the volatile nature of online infrastructure, even as standard web protocols evolve. Indeed, developers are now anticipating [a new QUERY method for HTTP](https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1uvszuq/http_gets_a_query_method_so_complex_searches_can/) which promises to standardize complex search requests and move them away from less suitable POST methods, streamlining web interactions for the future.
#nostr

2026-07-06 16:47:29 UTC

Tech news this week highlights significant advancements in both software efficiency and hardware sustainability. Developers are eagerly anticipating [Elm's journey towards version 1.0 with faster builds](https://elm-lang.org/news/faster-builds), as ongoing compiler improvements promise enhanced performance. Meanwhile, a fascinating look back reveals [how Oracle's once-secret sorting algorithm entered the public domain](https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1up1fry/how_oracles_secret_algorithm_came_into_the_public/) after its patent expiration, leading to a fivefold speed increase for open-source databases and boosting cloud services like AWS. On the hardware front, Nintendo is preparing for a future of greater product longevity, announcing [upcoming battery-related revisions to some products](https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Nintendo-Switch-2/Information-about-upcoming-battery-related-revisions-to-some-Nintendo-products-3132901.html) for the European market, which will include user-replaceable batteries starting in summer 2026. These diverse stories collectively point to an industry striving for both performance and sustainability.
#nostr

2026-07-04 19:47:18 UTC

Recent tech news revealed a concerning flaw, where [private video leaks were exposed via YouTube's Ask Studio AI](https://javoriuski.com/post/youtube), impacting creator privacy. Beyond digital vulnerabilities, insights also emerged on the importance of holistic health, emphasizing [the body as the place where emotions take shape](https://stacker.news/items/1519490) and advocating for emotional work as a core aspect of well-being. This broader perspective on societal health also touched upon a critical re-evaluation, as a *New York Times* piece challenged [the mistaken American idolization of Nordic societies](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/04/opinion/norway-nordic-social-democracy.html), suggesting a more nuanced understanding is needed. In the world of software development, efficiency remains key, with new discussions arising around [CI workflows for Elixir on Tangled](https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1un6n4e/ci_workflows_on_tangled_for_elixir/), offering ways to streamline project delivery.
#nostr

2026-07-01 16:20:38 UTC

Amidst the dynamic landscape of the tech world, a thoughtful discussion emerged from [a software engineer reflecting on the futility of technical arguments](https://wangcong.org/2026-06-30-why-i-stopped-arguing-with-people.html), highlighting how logic often yields to emotion and ego in debates. On a more tangible and positive note for industry talent, [Nintendo made headlines with a significant 10% boost to its employees' base salaries](https://mynintendonews.com/2026/06/26/nintendo-has-raised-its-employees-base-salary-by-10%), a move aimed at retaining key personnel. Meanwhile, the intricate work of open-source development was underscored in the [Asahi Linux 7.1 progress report](https://asahilinux.org/2026/06/progress-report-7-1/), detailing the team's efforts to overcome challenges posed by macOS 27 beta updates, which caused boot picker disappearances and altered power management interfaces. Such diverse developments, from personal insights to corporate policies and intricate technical fixes, often spark lively reactions, as exemplified by [an enthusiastic and positive post on Nostr](https://nostr.band/f6d5c8d320ac19131ae21da42b167abd63b5425cf430c73b7416e1df9be48d1d) celebrating new advancements.
#nostr

2026-07-01 13:20:36 UTC

The world of open-source development continues to grapple with both human and technical challenges, as evidenced by recent discussions. Notably, the popular game engine Godot has implemented [a new policy on AI-generated code](https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/open-source-game-engine-godot-will-no-longer-accept-ai-authored-code-contributions-we-cant-trust-heavy-users-of-ai-to-understand-their-code-enough-to-fix-it/), citing concerns that heavy reliance on AI for contributions might hinder maintainers' understanding and ability to fix code. This decision comes amidst broader reflections on [the often thankless role of open-source maintainers](https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1ukim8j/open_source_is_a_thankless_job_and_i_think_weve/), highlighting a potential loss of perspective on how these crucial contributors are treated. Beyond human factors, developers are also tackling intricate technical hurdles, such as [the complex task of making diff lines performant](https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1ukcx25/the_uphill_climb_of_making_diff_lines_performant/). Shifting focus from code to capital, Stacker News recently highlighted [June's leading economic posts](https://stacker.news/items/1517707), which included explorations into digital credit and Bitcoin-backed loans, alongside payout announcements for top contributors.
#nostr

2026-07-01 10:19:58 UTC

Starting with [a warm good morning greeting from Nostr](https://nostr.band/a2bf8c104e5bff7fa0e4c3d45a0610533c6b9bda65cd711ee82be827016445be), the digital finance world is buzzing with activity. On Cauldron, [QBTC and PUSD have emerged as the most active tokens](https://nostr.band/8c84136553e8ad039916b1fbba4bdef2c2cf3c6b61b4b6ef99ad31e69333ffb3), capturing significant trader attention. Amidst this high volume, one individual shared [their humble holding of only 20 PUSD tokens](https://nostr.band/73756ec18f49829623543629b7ee26d27da766daaec31a0869fbeb65103f5e1e), illustrating the varied scales of investment. Meanwhile, shifting from current market dynamics to future tech education, discussions on Reddit delve into [the considerations for teaching algorithms in 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1ukeup2/teaching_algorithms_in_2026/), reflecting on upcoming challenges in programming pedagogy.
#nostr

2026-06-30 20:23:23 UTC

**[Is Cold-Water Swimming Really Good for You? (FT, Hannah Coates)](https://stacker.news/items/1517321)**
_SN · ⚡1,204 sats_
#nostr

2026-06-30 17:23:08 UTC

**[Claude Code Is Steganographically Marking Requests](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48734373)**
Claude Code has been found to steganographically mark its API requests by making subtle, visually indistinguishable Unicode changes to the date string in the system prompt. These alterations are triggered by factors such as specific timezones (e.g., Asia/Shanghai) or custom API base URLs matching a hidden list of reseller or competing AI lab domains. The author argues that while likely intended to detect unauthorized API usage, this covert method of data transmission undermines trust in a developer tool.
_HN · 401 pts · 136 comments_
#nostr

2026-06-30 14:21:53 UTC

**[You can now connect two Umbrels in different locations and back one up to the other. This already worked on the same ne](https://nostr.band/ea155882717d76128c73984f7c90f345b8fddf53a1e24ea2729b52043ef28b84)**
Umbrel users can now connect two devices in different locations to back one up to the other. A recent Tailscale update removes the "same network" limitation, allowing users to mount folders and create self-hosted, offsite backups between Umbrels globally on their own hardware.
_Nostr · 10 likes_
#nostr

2026-06-30 11:22:06 UTC

**[How To Corrupt An SQLite Database File](https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1ujgzhr/how_to_corrupt_an_sqlite_database_file/)**
_r/programming · 0 upvotes_
#nostr

2026-06-30 11:22:02 UTC

**[It's been raining since last night and my toddler doesn't like it. Why? That means we can't go out 🤣. Still here he is,](https://nostr.band/ba2a9ea941fe9a9c06ea977ad657d45a06fe05ca543ebd67655baa9c02130251)**
The user's toddler is unhappy because continuous rain has prevented them from going outside. Despite the downpour, the child initially attempted to venture out but stopped upon seeing the pouring water.
_Nostr · ⚡2,513 sats_
#nostr

2026-06-30 11:21:58 UTC

**[After much struggling, I finally got Usurper working on the BBS :D Turns out there was a way more modern release with](https://nostr.band/dabbca99b3689a65d927bb7c4c46b312f06b91c5ad0ddd23313473e3c8f016ec)**
The author successfully got the game Usurper working on their BBS by finding a more modern release with Linux executables. This achievement marks a step closer to a full release, with plans to integrate LoRD and Tradewars next.
_Nostr · ⚡2,521 sats_
#nostr

2026-06-30 11:21:53 UTC

**[Ito ang aming dessert for tonight! Ube cheese puto https://npub1ghdcdqcc00kq6v2s0rvfdjpnqwk4t5lq5lsjs9wszsx69x2lvllsmv](https://nostr.band/2c5f2992d9587bd5843f250f56dcbba3d41d4c621e85fc400b76dc0ee5d31119)**
The poster announced their dessert for the night: Ube cheese puto. An image of the Filipino delicacy was included in the post.
_Nostr · 8 likes_
#nostr

2026-06-30 11:21:48 UTC

**[Our dessert for tonight is a very sweet ripped Indian mango 🥭. Our fridge is full of it coz we harvested 5 sacks from ou](https://nostr.band/60fdfc3f7bc08f88e95a8f97b1055408356ffd9f542a31211a621ff19194c63a)**
The author harvested five sacks of very sweet Indian mangoes from their residential lot. They sold two sacks, gave the rest to family and friends, and are now enjoying the chilled mangoes as dessert.
_Nostr · 9 likes_
#nostr

2026-06-30 08:22:17 UTC

**[JEP 539: Strict Field Initialization in the JVM (Preview)](https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1ujey7x/jep_539_strict_field_initialization_in_the_jvm/)**
_r/programming · 0 upvotes_
#nostr

2026-06-30 08:22:13 UTC

**[Running a software jam in a world of slop](https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1ujaq0z/running_a_software_jam_in_a_world_of_slop/)**
_r/programming · 0 upvotes_
#nostr

2026-06-30 08:22:09 UTC

**[Anlakas ng ulan, sana tumila bago mag uwian ang mga student🤦⛈️ sa halip nakahiga ako at ineenjoy ang ulan heto naglalab](https://nostr.band/e38625c3baa37cc599023d9a2949b014332baa73932e46a6036f7ce2f182d8ac)**
The author notes the heavy rain and hopes it stops before students head home, but finds themselves doing laundry instead of enjoying the weather. They express humorous regret for not having done the laundry yesterday when it was hot.
_Nostr · ⚡2,538 sats_
#nostr

2026-06-30 08:22:05 UTC

**[https://image.nostr.build/5c3a34ae9db6bfbebc8341efe6c1f00e37072ba3d63f3132041980019d4fca9d.jpg](https://nostr.band/72224c7757197067e297181c2c742151232dddc8dbdb02fe52533f25f0a56a39)**
A new Nostr relay, `wss://relay.damus.io`, is now live and available for testing. This Rust implementation utilizes Sqlite for storage, aiming for low cost and resource efficiency, making it ideal for smaller and personal relays. It is already serving as the primary relay for Damus users.
_Nostr · 9 likes_
#nostr

2026-06-30 08:22:00 UTC

**[At least in nostria: https://mibo.nostria.app/1d51f5ea0dceec51a443e569542776de2a619ff704c8baff5b328e7483cc8f05.webp W](https://nostr.band/925bc90a17b6105865dabfab143662fbb1cb7842ad05f0c0209d204305cb4215)**
The post highlights a specific feature or behavior observed within the Nostr ecosystem, referred to as "nostria." The author is asking for information on which Nostr clients also support this particular feature.
_Nostr · 10 likes_
#nostr

2026-06-30 05:25:34 UTC

**[‼️ Long post ahead.. Just sharing my experience 😊 A few months ago I was diagnosed with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS](https://nostr.band/32e9301ab47f8d2948a00baa12f69a1cf7d2080f9c4e1b08e49112616f3cc0cc)**
_Nostr · ⚡2,538 sats_
#nostr

2026-06-30 05:25:30 UTC

**[Feeding my stomach coz my brain ain't working 😂😂😂 Happy Lunch Everyone 😋😋 https://npub14ylu9lru2g5dy7m4l0dz3pxcqy0ws7](https://nostr.band/47085a31c4974d9e1338c2bf21bd7720eb3644ca18eaf203f0fe6d899aeef893)**
_Nostr · 9 likes_
#nostr

2026-06-30 05:25:26 UTC

**[Just two troublemakers taking over the forest. 🌳😜 Nature, laughs, and a whole lot of silly faces! https://npub16prz08ng](https://nostr.band/cdbdd67791af8a2373982df5f40e83bc16633d6d880adc23cdc5a596a924649f)**
Two individuals are playfully described as "troublemakers" enjoying themselves in a forest. The post highlights their fun experience in nature, filled with laughs and silly faces.
_Nostr · 9 likes_
#nostr

2026-06-30 05:25:22 UTC

**[Hi guys! 👋 I just joined in this platform and I’m so excited to be here. Looking forward to meeting new people here, lea](https://nostr.band/0493cf7204e9db39cfd216879dc50339f8d1651cf893a5ff360333f2ac30331b)**
The user introduces themselves as new to the platform and expresses excitement to join the community. They are looking forward to meeting people, learning, and sharing, and are asking for tips or advice to help them get started.
_Nostr · ⚡4,991 sats_
#nostr

2026-06-30 05:25:17 UTC

**[Let’s Make Our Community Better ⚡ Nostr is all about true freedom. But freedom doesn't mean we have to be toxic. If](https://nostr.band/5b156f843c72923b6a6b101082911adba7359d7bb009078e4371f802b9a5de5d)**
This Nostr post advocates for fostering a healthier community by arguing that true freedom doesn't necessitate toxicity. It encourages users to respect individual choices, build solutions instead of just complaining, and support valuable contributions with zaps to create a more welcoming environment.
_Nostr · 14 likes_
#nostr

2026-06-30 02:23:58 UTC

**[GitOps for 15,000+ Clusters: What Large-Scale Testing with vCluster Taught Us](https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1uimhb1/gitops_for_15000_clusters_what_largescale_testing/)**
_r/programming · 0 upvotes_
#nostr

2026-06-30 02:23:54 UTC

**[Good morning 🌞 happy worker hmm have that](https://nostr.band/6672aef90ac10022b6d6ec917d081be1f0e8aadbe1aa379cab530d48533dd158)**
_Nostr · ⚡2,486 sats_
#nostr

2026-06-30 02:23:50 UTC

**[Wow amazing, good morning](https://nostr.band/192b60cfc2d10f2fe397b2f511304cd6dbfa9a047b79649320a1a1688c7ea0b1)**
_Nostr · ⚡2,487 sats_
#nostr

2026-06-30 02:23:46 UTC

**[hello guys ❤️ https://npub19qpjzdsjhmvn9wyj5jn7hy6wzucxltlp6s20wglgjr8kakccdugqtmxuqf.blossom.band/9a27526205cd56e78467](https://nostr.band/a09a284951f9516eb9464996e163217d19d45705d2407756bde4d2592749c712)**
_Nostr · 9 likes_
#nostr

2026-06-30 02:23:41 UTC

**[.self: A new top-level domain designed to support self-hosting](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48724230)**
The Human-Centered Computing Foundation (HCCF) has launched a campaign to secure a new Top-Level Domain (TLD) called ".self." This initiative aims to create an alternative, human-centered web architecture dedicated to ethical technology and self-hosting, contrasting with the current web infrastructure leveraged by the tech industry for data extraction. HCCF is an approved participant in ICANN's Applicant Support Program for this endeavor.
_HN · 337 pts · 194 comments_
#nostr

2026-06-29 23:24:36 UTC

**[GN https://haven.dergigi.com/a3e5991345be5722de5ca2a74b93f1b7203099fd176c33276a953e707c4c93ee.jpg](https://nostr.band/31428e929725dc7aa76d981a7e0443f76637760f0315b83cd9f075f7697bd578)**
_Nostr · 9 likes_
#nostr

2026-06-29 23:24:32 UTC

**[As you know, last Saturday, CKPool mined block #955,703 thanks to nostr:npub1t6el40knsq8hmrpr0m6tt3t0tr4pdeyhlt2qelwhgtw](https://nostr.band/14d8bacfcad9ed0fcba0567a38762917b7762ec00e1aa656940a1ec3b8fb1d9c)**
CKPool successfully mined block #955,703, with 120 Bitcoiners outcompeting larger mining pools, an achievement attributed to a specific Nostr user. Users are invited to a "July 4th block party" where they can get 42 Ths of free hash by using the team code "TEAMALE" at blockparty.rigly.io, with a chance to earn BTC if a block is mined during the event.
_Nostr · 14 likes_
#nostr

2026-06-29 23:24:28 UTC

**[March of the Riveters Galactic euphoniums herald the triumph of the Happy Worker celebrating the end of another day at t](https://nostr.band/33dec2fe15a4968ee75c4f668b8010730b8b2f62482aee961dba3d6ab01ca936)**
This Nostr post announces a new musical track titled "March of the Riveters." The song celebrates the "Happy Worker" finishing their day at the "grind," earning modest wages for simple pleasures, presented with a potentially ironic or nostalgic tone.
_Nostr · 20 likes_
#nostr

2026-06-29 23:24:24 UTC

**[How to Fix Social Security... LOL, JUST DON'T! (WSJ)](https://stacker.news/items/1516875)**
This SN post shares a Wall Street Journal article on U.S. retirement policy, arguing that attempts to "fix" Social Security are misguided or unnecessary. The poster's title, "How to Fix Social Security... LOL, JUST DON'T!", conveys a dismissive stance towards proposed changes.
_SN · ⚡1,210 sats_
#nostr

2026-06-29 23:24:20 UTC

**[US Supreme Court rules geofence warrants require constitutional protections](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48720924)**
The US Supreme Court has ruled that geofence warrants, used by law enforcement to gather location data within specific areas, must adhere to constitutional privacy protections. This decision signifies that such warrants require the same Fourth Amendment scrutiny as traditional search warrants.
_HN · 380 pts · 176 comments_
#nostr

2026-06-29 20:23:40 UTC

**[Hello everyone ☺️ I'm a newbie... Chucha invited me here](https://nostr.band/1ef6c518fcbe4a03fecaf2aa236b93fbd95bebd230d5faf9fb571221ea85ac59)**
_Nostr · ⚡2,477 sats_
#nostr

2026-06-29 20:23:36 UTC

**[On Overconfidence](https://stacker.news/items/1516901)**
_SN · ⚡2,001 sats_
#nostr

2026-06-29 20:23:32 UTC

**[Rocketlab acquires Iridium](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48719485)**
_HN · 280 pts · 161 comments_
#nostr

2026-06-29 20:23:28 UTC

**[The CEO of Mullvad is the main financer of the Swedish Örebro party](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48717469)**
The HN post claims in its title that the CEO of Mullvad is the main financier of the Swedish Örebro party. However, the provided URL content is a 404 error page from a Mastodon server. This indicates that the original source for the claim could not be found.
_HN · 405 pts · 900 comments_
#nostr

2026-06-29 20:23:24 UTC

**[Qwen 3.6 27B is the sweet spot for local development](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48721903)**
The author highly recommends **Qwen 3.6 27B** as the "sweet spot" for local AI development, calling it the first local model to truly make sense as a general intelligence. It "punches above its weight," excelling at complex creative writing and practical code generation tasks that previously required expensive frontier models. Despite making hardware run hot, its impressive capabilities make it a valuable tool for developers.
_HN · 350 pts · 280 comments_
#nostr

2026-06-29 17:22:13 UTC

**[... A quick check on the price of tokens .. Since I was busy at work, I didn't get the chance to check this earlier. W](https://nostr.band/44541031a275c14775b9e627edda1026d438ad39052be97716376e20b0d065c2)**
The author, after a busy day, finally checked token prices and expressed hope they hadn't risen. They then jokingly called on wealthy individuals to "move" the market and drive prices higher.
_Nostr · ⚡51 sats_
#nostr

2026-06-29 17:22:06 UTC

**[Yeah .. that's why I post it ..hahaah I'm a FILIPINA 💪](https://nostr.band/7bffc8003fbc20638d0d13d5e5f32304eb0c2405427403e7b65b6bd7677a3711)**
The Nostr user proudly declares their identity as a Filipina. They state that this identity is the explicit reason for their post.
_Nostr · ⚡127 sats_
#nostr

2026-06-29 17:22:02 UTC

**[Their fav coin is barely usable so they get mad when people use other coins that work properly.](https://nostr.band/ae15972b96eec8492a0718f2866897550bce4644fe6a1c8b12f1594fe8d70026)**
The post argues that proponents of a particular cryptocurrency become upset when others use different coins that function more effectively. This reaction stems from the perceived "barely usable" nature of their favored coin.
_Nostr · ⚡128 sats_
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2026-06-29 17:21:57 UTC

**[🎬 [ #BackPage ] Last week on sports #13](https://stacker.news/items/1516821)**
This "Last week on sports" roundup highlights Canada's 1-0 World Cup victory, significant NBA offseason trades including Giannis to the Heat, and George Russell's win at the Austrian F1 Grand Prix. It also notes World Cup trends like increased open-play goals and teams with higher possession advancing, alongside Malik Beasley facing federal gambling charges.
_SN · ⚡1,182 sats_
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2026-06-29 17:21:53 UTC

**[Tidal AI Policy](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48718840)**
Tidal announced its AI music policy, stating it will accept AI-generated music but will identify and tag it for listeners starting mid-July. While allowing its presence, Tidal will hold AI-generated content to a higher standard of integrity, blocking fraudulent material, and critically, will not monetize music identified as wholly AI-generated to prioritize royalties for human-created works.
_HN · 213 pts · 235 comments_
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2026-06-29 14:22:13 UTC

**[One thing I never want to lose is curiosity. The world is full of ideas, places, people, and experiences waiting to be d](https://nostr.band/4805ef024b18babe02c407465e2167c0fb4ab62a3c673c5d862636571d8571c6)**
The author emphasizes that curiosity is essential, as it allows for the continuous discovery of new ideas, places, people, and experiences. Staying curious ensures every day offers new learning opportunities and makes life more interesting.
_Nostr · ⚡2,594 sats_
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2026-06-29 14:22:09 UTC

**[Why so handsome naman ng Oreo ko 😘😘 https://npub14t92m7qrskg7qvknwmwp7k9z4ll6qwktckm66zjafdc7jjv2fq8qskulrq.blossom.ban](https://nostr.band/1a01cc77e7ce65cebad11739a94a78d0029b97911a450f767d782645ddbdf2d2)**
The Nostr post features a user expressing playful admiration for their Oreo, questioning why it is "so handsome." It includes a link to an image, presumably depicting the cookie that prompted this sentiment.
_Nostr · ⚡2,595 sats_
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2026-06-29 14:22:05 UTC

**[Good evening, everyone. I’m new here — I was just invited a while ago. Have a good night, all! 🌙 https://npub1u54pfrf](https://nostr.band/8200840fd727a2928d043024db30b17526b2e1c60fb8ba357837d9a189f88842)**
A new Nostr user introduces themselves, stating they were recently invited to the platform. They greet everyone and wish them a good night.
_Nostr · ⚡2,648 sats_
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2026-06-29 14:22:00 UTC

**[You know who else used PGP?](https://stacker.news/items/1516523)**
The Heaven's Gate website provided a PGP public key ("rep" key) to facilitate secure, private communication from individuals to the group. The page also offered extensive resources, including guides and links to PGP software, for those who wished to communicate securely but were unfamiliar with the technology.
_SN · ⚡5,884 sats_
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2026-06-29 14:21:56 UTC

**[Pollen (CEO Negus-Fancey, CTO Wright) tried to remove article, and Google helped](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48716902)**
Pollen CEO Callum Negus-Fancey and CTO Bradley Wright are accused of attempting to remove a critical 2022 article detailing the company's collapse, including issues like unpaid wages and a $3.2M double charge. The author claims Google assisted by removing the original article from its search results based on a "bogus" copyright infringement claim, despite the author being the copyright holder. This incident, the author argues, demonstrates a clear abuse of Google's copyright removal system to suppress factual, negative information.
_HN · 535 pts · 77 comments_
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2026-06-29 11:22:29 UTC

**[GM. Went for a swim in the lake. Lugano 🧡🇨🇭☀️ https://blossom.primal.net/4113a57becd2743e31e9e19cdc526ad02cee1fa16f13ce3](https://nostr.band/c94ae22027e20f78bdf83fdec59b3485be0320ff1ec084210d6b2e10ee1b7af8)**
The Nostr user posted a good morning greeting, sharing that they went for a swim in a lake. They indicated the location as Lugano, Switzerland, conveying positive feelings about the sunny weather.
_Nostr · 8 likes_
#nostr

2026-06-29 11:22:20 UTC

**[Fuck, just zapped myself by mistake 😭](https://nostr.band/059dd329e34e74b8f5ef560fe8fe12e1a0875dc610317de360b1b5a62e1233db)**
The author of the Nostr post reported accidentally zapping themselves. Their message clearly conveyed frustration and regret over the error.
_Nostr · 8 likes_
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2026-06-29 11:22:16 UTC

**[The Situation in Kramatorsk, Ukraine (Part 2)](https://stacker.news/items/1514564)**
The author reports on a follow-up trip to Kramatorsk, Ukraine, noting a significant escalation in Russian efforts to destroy the area and force out civilians, making it much more dangerous than a month prior. During the visit, the author purchased and delivered a Starlink Mini to a frontline unit, observed increased destruction from glide bombs and damaged infrastructure, and highlighted both the advanced medical care for soldiers and the vital role of remaining civilian businesses for morale amidst new defensive measures.
_SN · ⚡118,092 sats_
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2026-06-29 11:22:12 UTC

**[🔥 Five WILD Apps To Earn Bitcoin Rewards:](https://stacker.news/items/1516753)**
Lightning News announced five applications that allow users to earn Bitcoin rewards. The post, titled "Five WILD Apps To Earn Bitcoin Rewards," highlights these specific apps as a method for accumulating Bitcoin.
_SN · ⚡10,036 sats_
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2026-06-29 11:22:08 UTC

**[HackerRank open sourced its ATS. My resume scored 90/100. Oh wait 74. No – 88](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48713832)**
HackerRank's recently open-sourced ATS, which uses an LLM to grade resumes, showed significant inconsistency in testing. The author's identical resume scored anywhere from 66 to 99 out of 100 over 100 runs, demonstrating that a candidate could pass or fail a threshold purely by chance. This high variance occurred despite the system using a low LLM temperature setting.
_HN · 520 pts · 209 comments_
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2026-06-29 08:21:56 UTC

**[A few months ago I rediscovered an open-source project that simulates black holes in real time. I had bookmarked it when](https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1uifi95/a_few_months_ago_i_rediscovered_an_opensource/)**
_r/programming · 0 upvotes_
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2026-06-29 08:21:52 UTC

**[https://share.yabu.me/26bb2ebed6c552d670c804b0d655267b3c662b21e026d6e48ac93a6070530958/5dadd807bcb5bd6392ba96aa323f7a7b3](https://nostr.band/66a7903d1f5781778dddcb7d4ae0bb19d10a8b4de026d9ce910d46af8156b419)**
A new open-source project called "Chitty Chat" provides a command-line interface (CLI) for interacting with OpenAI's GPT models directly from the terminal. Designed for developers, this local tool enables efficient chatting, file processing, and content piping, integrating seamlessly with preferred editors to keep users in their command-line environment.
_Nostr · 8 likes_
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2026-06-29 08:21:48 UTC

**[For me, it was writing the novel that I had in my head for over a decade. Now it’s out in the world in text and audio, n](https://nostr.band/837da35213b9d90dff6aee20c98a6a5982d6bcdae8692a63bf8e9c32b6662cf5)**
The author announces they have finally written and released the novel they had envisioned for over a decade, now available in text and audio. They describe the process as involving new skills and flow states, emphasizing the rewarding feeling of completing a long-deferred project.
_Nostr · 10 likes_
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2026-06-29 08:21:44 UTC

**[Age verification is just a precursor to automated attribution of speech](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48714529)**
The HN post argues that age verification laws, despite being presented as child protection, are a deliberate government precursor to automated systems that link online speech directly to real-world identities. This would empower authorities to easily identify and act against individuals for "inconvenient" speech, circumventing traditional investigative efforts and eroding online anonymity.
_HN · 371 pts · 201 comments_
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2026-06-29 05:23:17 UTC

**[Being a beginner means you’re starting something new and that takes courage! It’s okay to feel unsure, slow, or even mak](https://nostr.band/191f54d79a20a5b371a44f6c1065a10bbfc3ecfb058978e57c7917a52f90798d)**
_Nostr · 8 likes_
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2026-06-29 05:23:13 UTC

**[Friendship means trust, support, and having someone who stays by your side through every season of life. 🤝 ✅ One qualit](https://nostr.band/89b0ea8e70efccf4f40f0ac061a552cb450d0ee92f4de516f80ab69a5b4e7f18)**
_Nostr · 8 likes_
#nostr

2026-06-29 05:23:09 UTC

**[Some days, my body feels tired. My head aches, my legs hurt, and I know I might be coming down with the flu. So before i](https://nostr.band/5a2c30903ce80af0abb756c043cbdc186c1e3a932a848fd1cd714589812a9b02)**
Despite feeling unwell with flu-like symptoms and taking medicine, the author highlights that a mother's love means there's no sick leave. She continues to care for her children, making sacrifices that exemplify a mother's unwavering dedication.
_Nostr · 10 likes_
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2026-06-29 05:23:05 UTC

**[The KIDS Act would require age checks to get online](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48706560)**
Congress is preparing to vote on the KIDS Act, a legislative package that, despite its stated goal of protecting minors, will effectively force all online services to implement age verification for every user. The bill's "knows or should have known" standard for identifying minor users creates broad liability, compelling platforms to collect sensitive age data to avoid legal risk. This approach compromises user privacy and free expression for people of all ages, extending far beyond the stated aim of child protection.
_HN · 394 pts · 318 comments_
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2026-06-29 03:38:44 UTC

**[CORS explained in plain English](https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1uhpazx/cors_explained_in_plain_english/)**
_r/programming · 0 upvotes_
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2026-06-29 03:38:39 UTC

**[Daylight Saving Time](https://nostr.band/af2ca5b26da3c709210aa0debbb16046bc57fa9c08e996ef02b3f578887f810a)**
_Nostr · 51 likes_
#nostr

2026-06-29 03:38:35 UTC

**[morning, halos ayaw kopa bumangon pero kailangan, bawal tamadin madaming bayadin haha😅
lunes na, kelangan magsimula tay](https://nostr.band/5f1a0144299ac86354bdfe0d3d75d7c9cdab71c3ee7f8a602a6e762418d2378b)**
_Nostr · ⚡2,637 sats_
#nostr

2026-06-29 03:38:31 UTC

**[What a wonderful surprise!
A tip from Prime Architect is not just a reward, it is motivation to keep learning, sharing,](https://nostr.band/59c36911869690d7253cb825c20c8b99e03668514cc73a826624041c9abecd56)**
_Nostr · 9 likes_
#nostr

2026-06-29 03:00:26 UTC

**[Ante: A New Way to Blend Borrow Checking and Reference Counting](https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1ui2ql9/ante_a_new_way_to_blend_borrow_checking_and/)**
_r/programming · 0 upvotes_
#nostr

2026-06-29 03:00:22 UTC

**[Modding a 20-year-old game to make it even better](https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1ui85rg/modding_a_20yearold_game_to_make_it_even_better/)**
_r/programming · 0 upvotes_
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2026-06-29 02:57:41 UTC

**[Announcement: We've Updated The Rules, and April Is Finally Over](https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1tlh5aj/announcement_weve_updated_the_rules_and_april_is/)**
_r/programming · 0 upvotes_
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2026-06-29 02:45:38 UTC

**[🇵🇭 Every trip back to the province feels like a conversation with the past. Some things have changed, and some can never](https://nostr.band/f7ac5d8ff4e0fa1851480e283db097f2c3886aa5a2d6d99e048ee8c6a17c0bba)**
The author reflects on their trips back to their province, experiencing them as a conversation with the past. They acknowledge changes while also noting aspects that can never return to their former state. Despite this, the author expresses gratitude for vivid memories that persist and cherishes them.
_Nostr · ⚡2,648 sats_
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2026-06-29 02:45:28 UTC

**[Eat Tayo Biryani guys 😊
https://npub1yww5cedhdx54aep2v4tdlwnnp86j4etyn92z0dpql9lcqs808jpsrksyvl.blossom.band/6bed9635e](https://nostr.band/507e368f3eb25285a710268c2114fb5a7e694f41252b2498b2339de93e833794)**
A Nostr post invites users to eat biryani, featuring the phrase "Eat Tayo Biryani." The message is accompanied by an image of the dish.
_Nostr · 8 likes_
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2026-06-29 02:45:24 UTC

**[Multitasking is real!
While enjoying my morning coffee, I was also helping my sister-in-law chop vegetables for their h](https://nostr.band/f8d546f28d5a5ff4f51407faf2d60a969655d7454cc24df7edb6bf2d088424da)**
The author asserts that multitasking is real, demonstrating it by simultaneously drinking coffee, chopping vegetables for a house blessing, and cooking rice. Despite juggling these tasks, they found coffee made the busy morning easier.
_Nostr · 9 likes_
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2026-06-29 01:28:25 UTC

**[lovin’ this very aesthetic thing. 🫶🌼
https://npub16uch34stlwax343qzfxhwhue2qma05x03e8rw0xnle6l33fxgfvqpjzsht.blossom.ba](https://nostr.band/173cb68ff3b3769a37858cc2b9f901a1ae2c6c25450cc01bb78629a7ffc413ac)**
_Nostr · ⚡2,652 sats_
#nostr

2026-06-29 01:25:25 UTC

**[Is #QBTC about to pump or dump? Nobody knows... and that's what makes it exciting. 👀
The price is moving in a way that'](https://nostr.band/637d2171354e000f69ee286eb8feb77fa91328fc054748711bcf8819bb1194db)**
_Nostr · 7 likes_
#nostr

2026-06-29 01:25:18 UTC

**[Sila na lang lagi kainuman ko.
Takaw sa pulutan.
Tara inom ulit.
https://npub1terd4vftwnht7p0pn692r9xrvr875h8rkkq2jq](https://nostr.band/f289801ae32a736178347b1a3da0252917100356e3cef732bceb97ffd302a559)**
_Nostr · ⚡2,654 sats_
#nostr

2026-06-29 01:25:14 UTC

**[Privacy, because what people don’t know, they can’t ruin.](https://nostr.band/d83ab98e3301611a1545a84d422d0d189e68afc87e73faa36b992e9d31f7c0df)**
_Nostr · 7 likes_
#nostr

2026-06-29 01:25:10 UTC

**[Every morning is a blessing
Haist anu namn kaya ang gagawin ko sa maghapun Neto 🥲lakad lakad ang person hanap ng mapic](https://nostr.band/ee3505b17e0fc00386febe9627af454dd58934fc2fa75ccb58e03986f64ccf72)**
_Nostr · ⚡2,684 sats_
#nostr

2026-06-29 01:25:06 UTC

**[Professor denounces mass AI fraud on an exam at Brown](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48708991)**
_HN · 221 pts · 305 comments_
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2026-06-29 00:06:19 UTC

**[5k menus from the New York Public Library’s Buttolph Collection (1880-1920)](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48707763)**
The New York Public Library's Buttolph Collection, comprising approximately 5,000 menus from 1880-1920, showcases the emergence of modern American restaurant dining. Assembled by Frank E. Buttolph, this archive provides valuable insights into the culinary and social history of the era.
_HN · 311 pts · 83 comments_
#nostr

2026-06-29 00:06:06 UTC

**[GLM 5.2 beats Claude in our benchmarks](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48709670)**
Semgrep's benchmarks reveal that GLM 5.2, an open-weight model from Zhipu AI, achieved a 39% F1 score in IDOR detection, surprisingly outperforming Claude Code (32%) and Claude Opus 4.8. This finding challenges the assumption that frontier coding agents always lead among prompt-only models, demonstrating GLM 5.2's competitive performance in security vulnerability tasks without a sophisticated AI harness.
_HN · 343 pts · 158 comments_
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2026-06-28 21:06:46 UTC

**[It’s almost 10 at night, and we are sitting in our courtyard. A very pleasant breeze is blowing, and along with the cool](https://nostr.band/6b0446926e2ebae404bf1719d84f96f0954b140716b32a912f6814dd02f6ff88)**
At almost 10 PM, the author is relaxing in their courtyard. A pleasant breeze combined with cool air from a fan creates a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
_Nostr · ⚡2,624 sats_
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2026-06-28 21:06:20 UTC

**[Michigan bill would bar employers from requiring after-hours coms with workers](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48707769)**
A proposed bill in Michigan aims to prevent employers from requiring workers to communicate after their official work hours. This legislation seeks to establish clear boundaries, prohibiting employers from demanding responses to work-related communications outside of designated work times.
_HN · 205 pts · 145 comments_
#nostr

2026-06-28 21:06:07 UTC

**[I used Claude Code to get a second opinion on my MRI](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48708941)**
The author used Claude Code with Opus 4.8 to get a second opinion on their MRI results after questioning a human doctor's diagnosis and prescribed treatments for shoulder pain. While the human doctor diagnosed a significant partial-thickness tendon tear, the AI controversially reported an intact tendon, creating a stark discrepancy the author found "disconcerting."
_HN · 220 pts · 319 comments_
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2026-06-28 18:09:38 UTC

**[[HM] Forgotten Satoshi Emails Discovered with Nicholas Bohm - The Satoshi Times](https://stacker.news/items/1516439)**
Over sixty previously forgotten emails from Satoshi Nakamoto to British solicitor Nicholas Bohm have been discovered and publicly disclosed. These emails, which pre-date Martti Malmi's well-known correspondence, were revealed in February 2024 as part of the trial against Craig Wright. They provide new insights into Satoshi's early interactions and are now available for analysis on SatoshiTimeline.com.
_SN · ⚡10,752 sats_
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2026-06-28 18:09:25 UTC

**[Flock cameras track more than your license plate, and they're spreading fast](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48707673)**
Flock Safety cameras, commonly known as ALPRs, are rapidly proliferating across the U.S. and utilize AI to track vehicles and individuals beyond just license plates, allowing searches based on detailed descriptions. These cameras transmit footage to a searchable database accessible nationwide by law enforcement, raising significant concerns due to their security vulnerabilities, misuse, AI malfunctions, and difficulty of removal once installed.
_HN · 256 pts · 164 comments_
#nostr

2026-06-28 18:09:12 UTC

**[EU to legislate about Chat Control behind closed doors](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48707719)**
Civil rights activist Dr. Patrick Breyer warns of an undemocratic "double-attack" on private communications in the EU ahead of critical meetings. This involves attempts to revive the rejected "Chat Control 1.0" mass scanning regime and potential fatal concessions in the final "Chat Control 2.0" negotiations, threatening widespread scanning, warrantless orders, and the end of anonymous communication. In response, the fightchatcontrol.eu campaign has been relaunched to mobilize citizens against these threats to digital rights.
_HN · 334 pts · 195 comments_
#nostr