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NeoGeo AES+: SNK announces reissue of retro console without emulation
SNK's NeoGeo AES+ Brings Back Retro Gaming πΉοΈ The NeoGeo AES+ is a reissue of SNK's classic console, offering a genuine retro gaming experience without emulation, allowing gamers to relive the no..
8:05 pm, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
All 12 moonwalkers had "lunar hay fever" from dust smelling like gunpowder
Here is a possible rewrite of the text in 3 sentences or less, with a catchy headline: π Lunar Dust: The Hidden Hazard of Moonwalks All 12 moonwalkers experienced "lunar hay fever" due to the hars..
8:05 pm, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
PROBoter – Open-source platform for automated PCB analysis
π "Unlocking PCB Potential: PROBoter Revolutionizes Automated Analysis" PROBoter is an open-source platform that automates Printed Circuit Board (PCB) analysis, streamlining the design and develop..
2:05 pm, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
FIM – Linux framebuffer image viewer
## FIM β Linux Framebuffer Image Viewer πΈ FIM is a highly customizable, lightweight, and powerful Linux framebuffer image viewer that allows users to view images directly on the terminal, making ..
2:05 pm, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
How Big Tech wrote secrecy into EU law to hide data centres' environmental toll
π€ Big Tech's Climate Cover-Up: How Secretive Data Centres Hide Their Environmental Impact Big Tech companies have successfully lobbied for secrecy in EU law, shielding the environmental toll of th..
2:05 pm, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
Ada, Its Design, and the Language That Built the Languages
## π Ada's Design Legacy Ada, named after Ada Lovelace, is often considered the first modern programming language, designed with a focus on reliability, safety, and efficiency. Its practical value..
2:05 pm, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
Isaac Asimov: The Last Question
π€ "The Last Question" by Isaac Asimov explores the intersection of humanity and technology through a series of connected short stories spanning billions of years, ultimately leading to a profound i..
2:05 pm, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
Everything we like is a psyop?
π€ Is Everything We Like a Psyop? The concept of a psyop, or psychological operation, refers to a coordinated effort to influence people's thoughts, beliefs, or behaviors, often through subtle or c..
8:05 am, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
Show HN: SPICE simulation → oscilloscope → verification with Claude Code
## π Closing the Loop: SPICE Simulation Meets Real Hardware Verification By integrating SPICE simulation with an oscilloscope and leveraging Claude Code for verification, developers can seamlessly..
8:05 am, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
US Bill Mandates On-Device Age Verification
π€ "Age Verification Takes a Dramatic Turn: US Bill Mandates On-Device Checks" The proposed US bill aims to enforce on-device age verification, requiring tech companies to implement age-checking me..
8:05 am, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
Substrate AI Is Hiring Harness Engineers
## π Substrate AI Seeks Harness Engineers for Cutting-Edge AI Projects Substrate AI is currently hiring Harness Engineers to work on innovative AI projects, as listed on their job posting on Y Com..
8:05 am, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
Discourse Is Not Going Closed Source
## π Discourse Stays Open Source π Discourse, the popular discussion platform, remains committed to its open-source roots, ensuring that its development and future direction stay transparent an..
8:05 am, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
Human Accelerated Region 1
## Enhancing Human Intelligence: The Power of HAR1 𧬠Human Accelerated Region 1 (HAR1) is a unique segment of DNA that sets humans apart from our closest relatives, chimpanzees. Practical applicat..
8:05 am, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
Bluesky has been dealing with a DDoS attack for nearly a full day
## π¨ DDoS Attack Hits Bluesky π¨ Bluesky faced a significant DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack for nearly a full day, disrupting its services. This type of cyberattack involves overwhel..
8:05 am, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
Official Clojure Documentary page with Video, Shownotes, and Links
## Clojure Documentary Insights πΉ The Official Clojure Documentary provides an in-depth look into Clojure, a modern, dynamic, and functional programming language for the JVM. By exploring its feat..
2:05 am, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
Sir-Bench – benchmark for security incident response agents
## π Benchmarking Security Incident Response: Sir-Bench Leads the Way Sir-Bench is a novel benchmark designed to evaluate the performance of security incident response agents, providing a crucial ..
2:05 am, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
The "Passive Income" trap ate a generation of entrepreneurs
π€― "Passive Income" Myth Busted: Entrepreneurs Duped by False Promises The pursuit of passive income has led a generation of entrepreneurs astray, peddling get-rich-quick schemes promising effortle..
2:05 am, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
A Better R Programming Experience Thanks to Tree-sitter
## Boost Your R Programming with Tree-sitter π³ Tree-sitter enhances R programming by providing a more efficient and accurate way to parse and analyze code, streamlining the development process wit..
2:05 am, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
Guy builds AI driven hardware hacker arm from duct tape, old cam and CNC machine
π€ "AI-Powered Hacker Arm Built from Unconventional Materials" This innovative project showcases a DIY hardware hacker arm crafted from duct tape, an old camera, and a CNC machine, driven by AI tec..
2:05 am, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
New unsealed records reveal Amazon's price-fixing tactics, California AG claims
## π¨ Amazon's Price-Fixing Scandal Unsealed π¨ Newly unsealed records reveal Amazon's alleged price-fixing tactics, as claimed by the California Attorney General, exposing potential anti-competit..
2:05 am, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
Everything we like is a psyop
π€― "Everything We Like is a Psyop: Uncovering the Hidden Forces Behind Our Desires" The concept of "psyops" reveals that many aspects of our lives, from social media feeds to advertising, are influ..
2:05 am, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
George Orwell Predicted the Rise of "AI Slop" in Nineteen Eighty-Four
π€ "AI Slop" Takes Center Stage: George Orwell's prescient novel Nineteen Eighty-Four foresaw the rise of low-quality, AI-generated content, now threatening to flood the internet, rendering meaningf..
2:05 am, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in Pakistan
Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyrd818gd2o Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47800839 Points: 119 # Comments: 72
2:05 am, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
Show HN: Spice simulation → oscilloscope → verification with Claude Code
## Closing the Loop: Simulation Meets Reality π By integrating SPICE simulation with an oscilloscope and verification through Claude Code, developers can seamlessly bridge the gap between virtual ..
2:05 am, April 17, 2026 Hacker News
Qwen3.6-35B-A3B: Agentic coding power, now open to all
π€ "Unlocking Agentic Coding Power: Qwen3.6-35B-A3B Revolutionizes Software Development" Qwen3.6-35B-A3B brings agentic coding capabilities to the masses, empowering developers to write more effici..
8:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
Claude Opus 4.7
## π Claude Opus 4.7 Takes Center Stage Claude Opus 4.7 brings substantial upgrades, enhancing performance and capabilities. This latest iteration significantly boosts functionality, making it a n..
8:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
Claude Opus 4.7 Model Card
π§ "Unlocking AI Potential: Claude Opus 4.7 Leads the Charge" Claude Opus 4.7 is a cutting-edge AI model that offers advanced capabilities and improved performance, providing significant value to u..
8:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
We gave an AI a 3 year retail lease and asked it to make a profit
π€ "AI Leasing Retail Space: Profitability Experiment" An innovative test gave an AI a 3-year retail lease to autonomously generate profits, demonstrating its practical potential in managing commer..
8:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
Launch HN: Kampala (YC W26) – Reverse-Engineer Apps into APIs
### π **Unlocking App Potential: Kampala's Reverse Engineering Revolution** Kampala, developed by Alex and Tarun, is a groundbreaking MITM-style proxy that enables the seamless reverse-engineering..
8:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
Japan implements language proficiency requirements for certain visa applicants
π€ Japan's New Visa Rules: Proficiency Exams for Applicants Japan has implemented language proficiency requirements for certain visa applicants. To obtain a visa, applicants must now demonstrate a ..
8:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
Codex for almost everything
## Codex Revolutionizes Coding π€ Codex, a groundbreaking AI model developed by OpenAI, translates natural language into code, streamlining software development by automating coding tasks and enabl..
8:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
Qwen3.6-35B-A3B on my laptop drew me a better pelican than Claude Opus 4.7
π€ Local AI Outperforms Cloud Giants: Qwen3.6-35B-A3B running on a laptop successfully generated a superior pelican image compared to Claude Opus 4.7, showcasing the potential for high-quality, loca..
8:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
Europe has "maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left"
Here is a possible response: π¨ Europe's Jet Fuel Crisis: A Looming Threat Europe is facing a critical shortage of jet fuel, with estimates suggesting only "maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left," threa..
8:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
German Dog Commands
## German Dog Commands πΆ Learn German Dog Commands! Discover practical, fun phrases to strengthen your bond with your furry friend, from basic obedience to playful interactions.
8:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
Codex Hacked a Samsung TV
π€― **TV Takeover: Codex Hacks Samsung** Codex, a security researcher, successfully hacked a Samsung TV, showcasing vulnerabilities in modern smart devices. This hack highlights the risks of connect..
2:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
AI cybersecurity is not proof of work
## π AI Cybersecurity: Not Your Proof of Work AI cybersecurity uses artificial intelligence to detect and prevent cyber threats, providing a robust defense mechanism that can analyze vast amounts ..
2:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
Ancient DNA reveals pervasive directional selection across West Eurasia [pdf]
Ancient DNA Reveals Human Evolution Secrets 𧬠The study of ancient DNA has shed new light on human evolution, revealing pervasive directional selection across West Eurasia. By analyzing DNA from a..
2:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
Apple accelerates eco progress with highest-ever recycled materials
## Eco-Friendly Leap π Apple accelerates eco progress with its highest-ever use of recycled materials in products, marking a significant step towards reducing electronic waste and minimizing enviro..
2:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
€54k spike in 13h from unrestricted Firebase browser key accessing Gemini APIs
## π¨ Unrestricted Firebase Keys Spark $54k Gemini API Surge Unrestricted Firebase browser keys can lead to massive billing spikes, as seen in a recent case where a $54,000 surge in just 13 hours w..
2:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
Show HN: 48 absurd web projects – one every month
π "Absurd Web Projects: Where Art Meets Code" The creator of Absurd Website has been building one unusual web project every month for a year, resulting in 48 projects that blend experiments, jokes..
2:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
Cloudflare's AI Platform: an inference layer designed for agents
π€ "Cloudflare Turbo Boosts AI Agents with Cutting-Edge Inference Layer" Cloudflare's AI platform introduces a specialized inference layer designed to supercharge AI agents, enabling faster and mor..
2:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
Cloudflare Email Service: now in public beta. Ready for your agents
## π Cloudflare Launches Public Beta for Email Service Cloudflare's email service, now in public beta, enables businesses to manage emails directly through their domain, enhancing security and con..
2:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
The Future of Everything Is Lies, I Guess: Where Do We Go from Here?
π€ "Lies in the Future of Tech" The increasing prevalence of misinformation and disinformation in the digital age raises significant concerns about the integrity of information and the potential fo..
2:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
Qwen3.6-35B-A3B: Agentic Coding Power, Now Open to All
π€ "Qwen3.6-35B-A3B Unlocks Coding Potential with Agentic Power" Qwen3.6-35B-A3B brings coding to the next level with its cutting-edge agentic capabilities, empowering developers to automate comple..
2:05 pm, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
Stealth signals are bypassing Iran’s internet blackout
Satellite TV Signals Are Evading Iran's Internet Blackout πΊ Satellite TV signals are being used to bypass Iran's internet blackout, providing a vital lifeline for information exchange. This workaro..
8:05 am, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
Stop Using Ollama
Here is a possible rewritten version of the text in 3 sentences or less, in a punchy and catchy style: π¨ Rethink Ollama! This technology has sparked concerns over its practical value and potential..
8:05 am, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
North American English Dialects
π€© North American English Dialects: A fascinating exploration of the diverse linguistic landscape across the continent, showcasing regional variations in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar that ..
8:05 am, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
FSF trying to contact Google about spammer sending 10k+ mails from Gmail account
## π¨ Spam Alert: FSF Battles Google Spammer The Free Software Foundation (FSF) is taking action against a spammer who sent over 10,000 emails from a Gmail account, prompting the organization to re..
8:05 am, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
RedSun: System user access on Win 11/10 and Server with the April 2026 Update
## π₯ RedSun Vulnerability Exposed: Hackers Gain System Access on Windows 11/10 The RedSun exploit leverages a critical vulnerability in Windows 11/10 and Server, granting hackers system-level acce..
8:05 am, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
Darkbloom – Private inference on idle Macs
## π Unlocking Private Inference on Idle Macs Darkbloom enables private inference on idle Macs, merging AI processing with user privacy. This innovative technology allows for secure data analysis ..
8:05 am, April 16, 2026 Hacker News
