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A Founder's $14 Million Raise Started With a Talk, Not a Pitch
Alyx van der Vorm raised $14 million by speaking at events instead of cold emailing investors. She argues the best backers want to discover founders, not be pitched to.
Zorin OS Optimization: Speed and Security Improvements
Zorin OS is fast and secure out of the box, but with a few tweaks users can dramatically improve both performance and security. This guide covers essential configurations for a better Linux experience.
EcoFlow Power Bank With Retractable Cable Targets Cable Loss
EcoFlow's new 45W power bank features a retractable USB-C cable and built-in AC plug, eliminating the need for separate cables. The compact design targets travelers and users who frequently lose charging cords.
LLMs Do Math Without Numbers: New Research Reveals Hidden Process
New analysis shows large language models solve arithmetic using pattern matching and embeddings, not explicit numbers. The findings challenge assumptions about AI reasoning.
Three Devices That Maximize Your Power Station's Daily Use
A portable power station can serve more than emergency backup. Keeping three specific devices plugged in transforms it into a daily energy hub for home and work.
Executives Lead in Shadow AI Use, Study Finds
New research reveals 62% of senior leaders use unapproved AI tools, bypassing security risks for productivity gains.
The Perils of Letting AI Call the Shots in Code
A growing trend known as 'vibe coding' lets AI drive software development. Experts warn it can create fragile, unmaintainable code. Rigorous engineering still matters.
Are Corporate Software Engineering Roles Becoming Performative?
A viral discussion on Hacker News questions whether corporate SWE jobs emphasize appearance over actual output, sparking debate on productivity, metrics and engineering culture.
Wi-Fi Signals Can Identify You by Your Gait, Researchers Warn
New research shows Wi-Fi signals can track individuals by their walking patterns, turning everyday routers into surveillance tools without cameras.
Unit Tests Cannot Capture Taste, Developers Argue
A Hacker News discussion highlights the limits of unit testing in capturing subjective qualities like design and user experience. Developers argue that taste requires human judgment that automation cannot replace.
Fitness Bands Vs Smartwatches: Which Is Best For You Today
Fitness bands offer simplicity and battery life while smartwatches add apps and connectivity. Your choice depends on priorities.
Menlo Ventures Raises $3 Billion Fund After Bold Anthropic Bet Pays Off
Menlo Ventures closed a $3 billion fund after its $750 million investment in AI startup Anthropic. The fund highlights venture capital concentration in AI.
Deflock Maps Over 100,000 License Plate Readers Across the US
Deflock has mapped more than 100,000 automated license plate readers in the US, raising privacy and surveillance concerns.
UK Regulator Forces Google to Open Up Search Rankings and Data
The CMA orders Google to improve search ranking transparency and data portability, giving UK businesses and users new rights.
Google to Pay $135 Million Over Android Data Tracking
Google will pay $135 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it tracked Android users without consent. Millions of users who had an Android phone after 2017 may be eligible for up to $100.
Vatican Warns AI Threatens Rights and Freedom in New Encyclical
Pope Leo XIV issued an encyclical warning that AI affects rights and freedom. The Vatican partnered with Anthropic, sparking divided reactions from the tech industry.
New Show HN Project Expands Access to DRM-Free Books
A new project posted on Show HN offers a growing collection of DRM-free books, challenging restrictive digital publishing models.
Labor Department Asks Workers to Report DEI-Focused Colleagues
The Department of Labor sent an email telling employees to report coworkers prioritizing DEI efforts, sparking concerns about workplace surveillance.
Programmable Disclosure Aims to Rebuild User Trust in Data Privacy
A new approach called programmable disclosure offers users dynamic control over their personal data, potentially transforming static privacy policies into interactive trust-building tools.
The Atlantic Publishes Searchable Database of Music Used to Train AI Models
The Atlantic has created a searchable database of music datasets used to train AI models, revealing massive collections of songs. The move increases transparency in AI training data and raises questions about copyright and consent.