Why DuckDB 2.0 is faster

Article URL: https://motherduck.com/blog/why-duckdb-20-is-faster/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50035530 Points: 4 # Comments: 0

https://motherduck.com/blog/why-duckdb-20-is-faster/

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Takeshi's Castle

Article URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takeshi%27s_Castle Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50036119 Points: 3 # Comments: 1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takeshi%27s_Castle

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Unikernels were hard. key word: were

Article URL: https://ghuntley.com/unikernels/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50033357 Points: 8 # Comments: 4

https://ghuntley.com/unikernels/

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Vibe coded browser ports of Halo, The Simpsons: Hit And Run, GTA work well

Article URL: https://kotaku.com/we-might-be-cooked-as-these-vibe-coded-web-browser-ports-of-halo-the-simpsons-hit-and-run-and-gta-vice-city-seem-to-work-perfectly-2000743300 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/it…

https://kotaku.com/we-might-be-cooked-as-these-vibe-coded-web-browser-ports-of-halo-the-simpsons-hit-and-run-and-gta-vice-city-seem-to-work-perfectly-2000743300

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Nvidia in talks to acquire US 'open' model startup Reflection AI

Article URL: https://www.ft.com/content/052610c5-22b4-4dd4-932e-b7f9f0628b6a Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50035886 Points: 5 # Comments: 0

https://www.ft.com/content/052610c5-22b4-4dd4-932e-b7f9f0628b6a

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #HackerNews [Hacker News]

DistroKid has been quietly taking down songs in response to UMG lawsuit

Artists are taking to social media to complain that DistroKid has unceremoniously removed their work without notice. Now DistroKid has confirmed to The Verge that the takedowns are a direct response to claims made by UM…

https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1009309/distrokid-take-down-songs-umg-lawsuit

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‘Magic: The Gathering’ Is Making a More Magical Marvel Set

No stopping the crossovers for 'Magic: The Gathering,' but 'Darkhold Destiny' may change your tune on Marvel sets.

https://gizmodo.com/magic-the-gathering-is-making-a-more-magical-marvel-set-2000824605

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Anthropic discloses 2 months old fake tip to police among new rogue AI incidents

Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/anthropic-ai-model-submits-false-homicide-tip-police-website-2026-10-09/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50035550 Points: 6 # Comments: 0

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/anthropic-ai-model-submits-false-homicide-tip-police-website-2026-10-09/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Weave (YC W25) is hiring ML, AI, product, & design engineers

Article URL: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/workweave Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50035602 Points: 0 # Comments: 0

https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/workweave

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How to quickly check your Samsung Galaxy's warranty info

You don't have to guess how long is left on your Samsung device's warranty; the company makes it easy to confirm.

https://www.engadget.com/2280016/how-to-check-warranty-samsung-galaxy/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #Engadget [Engadget]

ChatGPT is adding new ads

OpenAI confirmed today that its ChatGPT app will be adding more space for ads starting with a test later this month. more…

https://9to5google.com/2026/10/05/chatgpt-is-adding-new-ads/

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As They Supposedly Battle AI Slop, Major Publishers Reportedly Cover Their Books in It

Cover art, cover text, and even publicity are reportedly being slopped up.

https://gizmodo.com/as-they-supposedly-battle-ai-slop-major-publishers-reportedly-cover-their-books-in-it-2000824603

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

What is ray tracing in gaming and does it really make a difference?

Ray tracing makes light's behavior more realistic in supported games, but your PC has to use a lot of horsepower to make that happen.

https://www.engadget.com/2279929/what-is-ray-tracing-gaming-does-it-make-difference/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #Engadget [Engadget]

Anthropic says its AI agents tried to break into government websites

In its latest report, Anthropic has revealed that its AI agents meddled with government websites during testing.

https://www.engadget.com/2283091/anthropic-says-its-ai-agents-tried-to-break-into-government-websites/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #Engadget [Engadget]

Tom Brown used GOP ties to broker a $1.25B/month SpaceX compute deal

Article URL: https://wsj.com/tech/ai/tom-brown-athropic-669005ad Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50033678 Points: 24 # Comments: 0

https://wsj.com/tech/ai/tom-brown-athropic-669005ad

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AI Is Throwing a Roadside Picnic

Article URL: https://metedata.substack.com/p/ai-is-throwing-a-roadside-picnic Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50034363 Points: 9 # Comments: 6

https://metedata.substack.com/p/ai-is-throwing-a-roadside-picnic

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Petra Power looks to modernize energy for data centers and defense vehicles

The startup says its fuel cells are super efficient and cut fuel costs during a time when the tech industry can’t get enough electricity.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/10/petra-power-looks-to-modernize-energy-for-data-centers-and-defense-vehicles/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

Google Wallet for Android adds 12th digital state ID

Following the last launch at the end of August, Google Wallet is rolling out support for Oklahoma state IDs on Android. more…

https://9to5google.com/2026/10/05/google-wallet-id-oklahoma/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #9to5Google [9to5Google]

FDA may allow some toxic chemicals to be added to food without safety review

Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/10/fda-toxic-chemicals-food-analysis Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50033638 Points: 24 # Comments: 2

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/10/fda-toxic-chemicals-food-analysis

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Ledger wallet tampering suspected after reports of crypto thefts

Reports have been mounting that users of the Ledger crypto wallet have seen their accounts drained, and suspicion is that it's related to reseller CryptoBillis and a bit of spy hardware. Ledger has asked CryptoBillis to…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/1009294/ledger-wallet-tampering-suspected-after-reports-of-crypto-thefts

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #TheVerge [The Verge]

Leaked Galaxy S27 Ultra color list doesn’t include Purple, for a change

There’s very little left of the Galaxy S27 Ultra left to surface before launch, but new information might change what to expect in Samsung’s device color options. more…

https://9to5google.com/2026/10/05/galaxy-s27-ultra-colors-leaked/

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How to reset your Samsung TV

If you have a Frame TV or one of the other Samsung models, you may occasionally need to reboot or factory reset it.

https://www.engadget.com/2279855/how-to-reset-samsung-tv/

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Ugreen’s 100W 4-port GaN charger drops 27% today

Whether you need to charge a laptop before work, top up your smartphone, or keep your tablet ready for travel, this four-port Ugreen GaN charger delivers up to 100W via USB Type-C and is currently $15 cheaper on Amazon.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ugreens-100w-4-port-gan-charger-drops-27-percent-today-get-100w-of-power-and-four-ports-for-just-usd39-98

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Cloudflare acquires Deno to improve its Workers programming model

Cloudflare will use this acquisition to improve its Workers programming model and platform.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/10/cloudflare-acquires-deno-to-improve-its-workers-programming-model/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

Googlebooks with Intel chipsets might have trouble with ‘complex’ Android apps

According to a statement from Google, Intel-based Googlebooks will apparently still struggle with some Android apps. more…

https://9to5google.com/2026/10/05/googlebook-intel-chip-performance/

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«Softwareentwicklung — KI-Flut bringt mehr Code und weniger Fortschritt:
Eine Harvard-Studie zeigt: KI-Coding-Tools vermehren den Code, doch die Review-Zeit steigt massiv. Die Software entsteht nicht schneller.»

Nun ja, wer hätte das je gedacht und ist das wirklich Produktivität?!?? Blind sollte mensch der KI sowieso nicht vertrauen und produktivität ist nicht gleich eine grosse Zahl.

🙄 https://www.golem.de/news/softwareentwicklung-ki-flut-bringt-mehr-code-und-weniger-fortschritt-2610-213961.html

#aislop #kiflut #software #produktivitat #ki #code #coding #review #dev #aidev

PVX-001: open-source Covid-19 vaccine starts Phase 1 trial

Article URL: https://chronicles.popvax.com/p/popvax-goes-clinical Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50033721 Points: 8 # Comments: 0

https://chronicles.popvax.com/p/popvax-goes-clinical

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The Disease called Politics (1962)

Article URL: https://www.panarchy.org/roszak/politics.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50034141 Points: 6 # Comments: 0

https://www.panarchy.org/roszak/politics.html

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GameStop is hoping PS5 Pro buyers are desperate enough to pay $500 over MSRP

A shortage has driven resale prices through the roof.

https://www.engadget.com/2283062/gamestop-selling-ps5-pro-500-dollars-over-msrp/

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Amazon’s new Alexa Tablet finally gives the iPad lineup some much needed competition

This week, Amazon unveiled a new lineup of Alexa Tablets. They no longer run a proprietary OS with a custom App Store, and instead embrace Android with a stock feel – while offering the Play Store. It’s a big shift in d…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/10/amazon-alexa-tablet-solid-ipad-competition/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

How Protein Took over the World

Article URL: https://www.ft.com/content/e26574cf-94cc-40d9-921e-5c7417fc5dbd Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50034008 Points: 4 # Comments: 0

https://www.ft.com/content/e26574cf-94cc-40d9-921e-5c7417fc5dbd

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Knuth Reward Check

Article URL: https://www.thomas-huehn.com/knuth-reward-check Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50034081 Points: 3 # Comments: 0

https://www.thomas-huehn.com/knuth-reward-check

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Super Micro smuggling co-conspirator pleads guilty to sending AI chips to China

Ting-Wei "Willy" Sun, one of the three people charged of smuggling Super Micro servers with advanced Nvidia AI chips to China, has pleaded guilty, with sentencing set for September of next year.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/super-micro-smuggling-co-conspirator-pleads-guilty-to-sending-ai-chips-to-china-broker-admits-breaking-export-control-rules-as-company-co-founder-denies-charges

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SoftBank seeks $100 billion for AI-refined projects from Middle Eastern investors

SoftBank plans to buy companies that do not use AI or robotics, then apply new technologies to improve their operations and valuation.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/softbank-seeks-usd100-billion-for-ai-refined-projects-from-middle-eastern-investors-fund-would-be-used-to-acquire-companies-and-improve-their-operations-using-artificial-intelligence-and-robotics

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Pixel Watch 5 gets first Google Store discount for Prime Day

Ahead of tomorrow’s Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, the US Google Store is discounting the Pixel Watch 5 for the first time since launch. more…

https://9to5google.com/2026/10/05/pixel-watch-5-discount/

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How Xiaomi, Oppo and other non-US brands are challenging the iPhone Duo

Apple's foldable phone has everyone talking, but competitors have their own offerings in different ways.

https://www.engadget.com/2279277/how-xiaomi-oppo-other-non-us-brands-challenging-iphone-duo/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #Engadget [Engadget]

PS5 hack delivers native PS2 disc support and 4K upscaling where Sony refused to — after PS2 breakthrough, homebrew dev confirms PS3 disc support is next for PS5

Modder Sword has released PS5SX2 for the PlayStation 5, allowing gamers to play discs from previous PlayStation 2 games.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/playstation/ps5-hack-delivers-native-ps2-disc-support-and-4k-upscaling-where-sony-refused-to-after-ps2-breakthrough-homebrew-dev-confirms-ps3-disc-support-is-next-for-ps5

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K-pop star Sunmi loves Notion and ear cleaning videos

Sunmi is an undeniable force in K-pop. She first made her debut as a member of the Wonder Girls back in 2007, one of the first K-pop acts to really break through in the West. The English version of their single "Nobody"…

https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1008654/k-pop-sunmi-wonder-girls-interview

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This week on Tom's Hardware Premium: October 10, 2026

This week on Tom's Hardware Premium, we covered how the AI buildout is affecting the industry supporting it across all axioms, including in law, chip design, manufacturing, and finance.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/this-week-on-toms-hardware-premium-october-10-2026-tencent-grabs-bargain-chips-qualcomm-huawei-ip-deal-groq-lawsuit-and-more

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

AirPods 5 vs. AirPods 5 With Wireless Charging Case Buyer's Guide

Apple offers two versions of the AirPods 5: a $129 model with a USB-C Charging Case and a $149 model with a Wireless Charging Case. The extra $20 also buys longer battery life, swipe volume controls, and additional Find…

https://www.macrumors.com/guide/airpods-5-vs-with-wireless-charging-case/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #MacRumors [MacRumors]

Rampart: Browser native on-device PII radaction

Article URL: https://ndstudio.gov/posts/say-hello-to-rampart Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50024242 Points: 4 # Comments: 0

https://ndstudio.gov/posts/say-hello-to-rampart

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #HackerNews [Hacker News]

My personal AI agent posted my bank details on company Slack

Article URL: https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-ai-agent-grok-bot-posted-bank-details-company-slack-2026-10 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50033517 Points: 7 # Comments: 5

https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-ai-agent-grok-bot-posted-bank-details-company-slack-2026-10

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #HackerNews [Hacker News]

5 Samsung Galaxy features you should be using after updating to One UI 9

Samsung Galaxy phones that have upgraded to Android 17 and One UI 9 have a slew of new features - some more helpful than others.

https://www.engadget.com/2279220/samsung-galaxy-one-ui-9-features-you-should-use/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #Engadget [Engadget]

A new version of Invoice Buddy is out! 🎉

This update focuses on improving the auto-name feature along with various bug fixes, plus a better first-user experience with an improved wizard and default spreadsheets. 14 new vendors were also added.

Download: https://github.com/pdschneider/InvoiceBuddy/releases/tag/v0.3.2
#InvoiceBuddy #Software #FOSS

3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place October 13-15 in San Francisco. Over 300 startups will show what they’ve built to 10,000 tech leaders. Plus, 250+ speakers are ready to share insights across 200+ sessions. Register b…

https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/10/3-days-to-disrupt-2026-meet-the-startups-before-they-hit-mainstream/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

Honor’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and iPhone Duo rival is reportedly launching in January

Honor’s first wide-format foldable is apparently coming in January, leaks suggest, to take on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and iPhone Duo. more…

https://9to5google.com/2026/10/05/honor-wide-galaxy-z-fold-8-rival-leak/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #9to5Google [9to5Google]

Mxc: Microsoft Execution Containers version 1.0.0

Article URL: https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/2026/10/07/microsoft-execution-containers-policy-driven-containment-for-ai-agents/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50016956 Points: 8 # Comments…

https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/2026/10/07/microsoft-execution-containers-policy-driven-containment-for-ai-agents/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Bitwarden Dual License Model

Article URL: https://community.bitwarden.com/t/published-version-update-in-app-stores/102750 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50033407 Points: 24 # Comments: 6

https://community.bitwarden.com/t/published-version-update-in-app-stores/102750

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Anthropic is cutting off its internal evaluations from the internet

After a recent spate of high-profile incidents in which AI agents escaped containment, Anthropic is cutting off internet access for all internal evaluations. In a report Friday, the company detailed "unintended model ac…

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1009286/anthropic-is-cutting-off-its-internal-evaluations-from-the-internet

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #TheVerge [The Verge]

Senate investigation says that some AI data center claims are misleading

A Senate investigation on AI data centers question that costs and benefits that AI hyperscalers show when they apply for permits to put up their developments. The report says that these claims are misleading and that th…

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/senate-investigation-says-that-some-ai-data-center-claims-are-misleading-senators-question-number-of-permanent-jobs-projects-bring-to-communities-but-companies-refuse-to-divulge-data

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]