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Show HN: Needle: We Distilled Gemini Tool Calling into a 26M Model (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-12 | get AI Model Development Kit → | tags: gemini, needle, cactus

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Man Behind Simulation Hypothesis Warns That Extinction of Humanity Is a Risk We Have to Take (futurism.com)

2026-05-12 | by Jon Christian | get Simulation Theory Book → | tags: simulation hypothesis, nick bostrom, oxford

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watchOS 26.5 available now for Apple Watch, here’s what’s new (9to5mac.com)

2026-05-11 | by Ryan Christoffel | get Apple Watch Series 9 → | tags: apple watch, watchos 26.5, pride luminance

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Gmail registration now requires scanning a QR code and sending a text message (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-11 | get QR Code Scanner App → | tags: gmail, qr code, google account

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Honda Patents a Fake Clutch for Electric Motorcycles (slashdot.org)

2026-05-10 | by Posted | get Electric Motorcycle Clutch Kit → | tags: honda, electric motorcycles, simulated clutch

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Abstract Machines for Logic Programs (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-10 | get Logic Programming Textbook → | tags: logic programming, abstract machines, rob simmons

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Mortal Kombat II review: More than just camp (engadget.com)

2026-05-09 | by Devindra Hardawar | get Mortal Kombat II Classic Arcade Stick → | tags: mortal kombat, simon mcquoid, uncaged fury

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The Best You Can Do in the Strait of Hormuz Simulation Game Is Mess Up as Little as Possible (gizmodo.com)

2026-05-09 | get Maritime Navigation Simulator → | tags: strait of hormuz, simulation game, mess up

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When semiconductor materials misbehave (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-08 | by Gregory Haley | get Semiconductor Testing Kit → | tags: semiconductor materials, advanced packaging, heterogeneous integration

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T‑Mobile is making it easier for people to get cell service while visiting the US (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-07 | get T-Mobile Prepaid SIM Card → | tags: t-mobile, esim, android authority

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The Power Couple Behind Richwife Is Redefining What It Means to Be Rich (feeds.feedburner.com)

2026-05-07 | by Logan Simmons | get Richwife T-Shirt → | tags: richwife, matthew noonan, kaylyn noonan

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Vibe coding and agentic engineering are getting closer than I'd like (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-06 | by Simon Willison | tags: ai coding, agentic engineering, vibe coding

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Survey says plenty of readers skip SIM PINs, and that’s pretty alarming (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-06 | get SIM Card Lock Adapter → | tags: android 17, sim card, automatic sim lock

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Pixel’s newest headache: eSIMs that just stop working for no reason (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-06 | get eSIM Activation Card → | tags: pixel, esim, google

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PySimpleGUI 6 (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-05 | get PySimpleGUI Cookbook → | tags: pysimplegui, pypi, github

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3 reasons to use Google Fi cell service (and 2 reasons not to) (feeds.feedburner.com)

2026-05-05 | get Google Fi SIM Card Kit → | tags: google fi, wireless carrier, sim cards

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What I'm Hearing About Cognitive Debt (So Far) (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-05 | by Blog Logo | get Cognitive Load Management Tool → | tags: generative ai, cognitive debt, hacker news

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Simulating Cells Fighting to the Death (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-03 | tags: cellular potts model, ising model, simulation

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Bad Connection: Global telecom exploitation by covert surveillance actors (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-03 | get Signal Jammer Device → | tags: telecom surveillance, mobile operator, signalling protocols

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Show HN: Browser-based light pollution simulator using real photometric data (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-02 | get Light Pollution Simulation Kit → | tags: browser, light pollution, photometric data

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ChatGPT Images 2.0 is a hit in India, but not a big winner elsewhere, yet (techcrunch.com)

2026-05-01 | by Jagmeet Singh | get AI Art Generator Tool → | tags: chatgpt images 2.0, openai, india

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SimpleX Channels, SimpleX Network Consortium and Community Crowdfunding (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-30 | get SimpleX Network Kit → | tags: simplex network, simplex channels, community crowdfunding

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Can I disable all data collection from my vehicle? (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-30 | get OBD-II Data Blocker → | tags: rivian, vehicle connectivity, esim

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Rivian allows you to disable all internet connectivity (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-30 | get Rivian Vehicle Internet Blocker → | tags: rivian, esim, vehicle connectivity

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 support for PlayStation VR2 is now live (engadget.com)

2026-04-30 | by Kris Holt | get PlayStation VR2 Headset → | tags: playstation vr2, microsoft flight simulator, asobo studio

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iOS 26.4 improved Apple’s Health app, and bigger upgrades are coming soon (9to5mac.com)

2026-04-30 | by Ryan Christoffel | get Apple Watch Series 9 → | tags: apple health, ios 26.4, blood oxygen

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Solar-powered cars are impractical at scale but this tiny build finds a sweet spot (techspot.com)

2026-04-30 | get Solar-powered mini car kit → | tags: solar-powered cars, simon sörensen, electric bikes

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Show HN: SimDrive – a browser racing game with your phone as the controller:D (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-29 | get Mobile Game Controller Adapter → | tags: show hn, simdrive, browser racing game

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Pixel 9a owner claims Google wanted to charge them nearly $300 for non-existent damage (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-28 | get Google Pixel 9a Screen Protector → | tags: pixel 9a, google, esim

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Reverse Engineering SimTower (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-28 | get SimTower Building Kit → | tags: simtower, reverse engineering, reaper