Software Engineering Hacker News

Python 3.14 compiled to metal – no interpreter

A discussion on Hacker News regarding the possibility of compiling Python 3.14 to machine code, removing the need for an interpreter.

Hardware/Chips The Verge

Hoto’s PixelDrive screwdriver is down to $60, matching its best price

The Hoto PixelDrive cordless screwdriver is on sale for $60, featuring adjustable torque and a pixelated display.

Other The Verge

America’s greatest idea is still under threat

An opinion piece reflecting on the 250th anniversary of the United States and the enduring threats to the Declaration of Independence.

Other The Verge

Five questions for Dr. Rubin, who’s armed with a mic and a bowtie

An interview with Dr. Zachary Rubin, a pediatric allergist fighting scientific and medical misinformation on social media.

Tech Business/VC The Verge

Former Xbox studios Double Fine and Compulsion will keep games after going indie

Microsoft is spinning off Double Fine and Compulsion Games as independent studios, allowing them to keep their IP and catalogs.

Other The Verge

I spy

An exploration of the cultural and privacy implications of smart glasses, inspired by a Netflix show.

Hardware/Chips The Verge

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 lookalike is down to $329

A roundup of tech deals, including a Xtra Muse vlogging camera, M3 iPad Air, and Apple Magic Mouse.

Tech Business/VC The Verge

Inside the big business of the creator economy, with the agents making it happen

An interview with the heads of UTA's Creators division discussing the business model, decision-making, and the impact of AI on the creator economy.

Hardware/Chips The Verge

Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch in Europe next year

Nintendo announces it will stop selling the original Switch family of systems in Europe by February 2027.

Tech Business/VC The Verge

Can Partiful keep the party going?

An analysis of Partiful, a startup focused on social event planning and RSVPing as an alternative to Facebook Events.

Open Source Hacker News

CoMaps – FOSS Offline Maps

CoMaps is a free and open-source project providing offline map capabilities.

Hardware/Chips Hacker News

Linux on the Atari Jaguar. No, really.

A technical demonstration of running Linux on the legacy Atari Jaguar console.

AI/ML Hacker News

Price per 1M tokens is meaningless

A critical discussion on why pricing AI tokens per million is a misleading metric for actual performance and cost.

Other Hacker News

Using precision editing to study human embryo development shows master gene

Research using precision editing to uncover a master gene controlling human embryo development.

Other Hacker News

What does Jeff Bezos think is going to happen?

Speculative discussion regarding Jeff Bezos's views and expectations for the future.

Software Engineering Hacker News

Orasort: 5x faster column-sorting with an expired patent from Oracle

Orasort implements a column-sorting algorithm that is 5x faster, based on a recently expired Oracle patent.

AI/ML TechCrunch

Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch on the fight to split off models from agents

Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch discusses the strategic separation of AI models from AI agents for production optimization.

Cybersecurity TechCrunch

Canadian spy agency says it hacked drug traffickers, extremists, and a ransomware gang last year

The Canadian spy agency reports hacking operations against drug traffickers, extremists, and ransomware groups.

Other TechCrunch

How to reserve and change your WhatsApp username

WhatsApp is introducing a username feature allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers.

Tech Business/VC TechCrunch

Station F ramps up as a launchpad for Europe’s hottest AI startups

Station F in Paris is launching a new accelerator program to support European AI startups.