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2431.

Claude: System Prompts (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-08-16 | tags: claude, system prompt, claude.ai

2432.

Google reportedly taps AMD to design next-generation TPU — hybrid AI ASIC could integrate on-package CPU cores for reinforcement learning (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-16 | by Anton Shilov | tags: google, amd, tpu

2433.

Dolby Vision is on Netflix but you'll need these things first (engadget.com)

2026-08-16 | by Christine Persaud | tags: dolby vision, netflix, hdr10

2434.

Research papers using "kidney disappointment" instead of "kidney failure" (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-08-16 | tags: kidney failure, research papers, medical terminology

2435.

New study finds HGST, WD hard drives fail less often than Seagate and Toshiba (techspot.com)

2026-08-16 | by Skye Jacobs | tags: hgst, western digital, seagate

2436.

A True Telnet BBS on a Casio Calculator (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-08-16 | by Notowabun Ikasupato | tags: telnet, casio vx-4, bulletin board service

2437.

Intel says it will launch new core with Nova Lake on desktop first, not in data center — VP Robert Hallock hopes enthusiasts ‘do the math’ compared to AMD (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-16 | by Jake Roach | tags: intel, nova lake, amd

2438.

Young People Hate AI CEOs So Passionately That It’s Almost Hard to Believe (futurism.com)

2026-08-16 | by Joe Wilkins | tags: google, apple, palantir

2439.

Today is National Rum Day. Here’s a list of freebies and deals to mark the occasion (along with a history lesson) (feeds.feedburner.com)

2026-08-16 | tags: rum, tiki bar, piña coladas

2440.

I’ve used Feedly for a decade, but these 2 minimal Android apps finally replaced it (androidauthority.com)

2026-08-16 | tags: feedly, android, pixel 9a

2441.

3D-printed sound-powered jet engines propel micro drones — fliers are completely silent; researchers use ultrasonic frequencies to drive 12,000-RPM silent hovering fliers (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-16 | by Jowi Morales | tags: epfl, microbiorobotics, ultrasonic frequencies

2442.

Anthropic Discovers AI Agents Given Conflicting Instructions Soon Tried to Sabotage Each Other (slashdot.org)

2026-08-16 | by Posted | tags: anthropic, ai agents, conflicting instructions

2443.

3D-printing enthusiast creates ‘Flock Sock’ to blind controversial cameras, shares design — slip-on cover attaches to broom handle to make it easy to put on devices placed on traffic and streetlights (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-16 | by Jowi Morales | tags: flock cameras, 3d printing, privacy

2444.

IFA 2026 Is About to Show What the AI-Powered Future Actually Looks Like, and It’s Landing in Berlin (gizmodo.com)

2026-08-16 | tags: ifa 2026, berlin, ai-powered

2445.

The PC age began 45 years ago with the breakthrough Intel 8088 processor — 8-bit bus fueled 45 years of x86 dominance (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-16 | by Mark Tyson | tags: intel 8088, ibm pc 5150, x86 architecture

2446.

Modern OLEDs are just as vulnerable to burn-in as 2017 panels in 10,000-hour test — twice the brightness and 27% efficiency gains offer crucial headroom (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-16 | by Hassam Nasir | tags: oled, rtings, burn-in

2447.

New AmnesiaStealer macOS malware hijacks browser sessions via remote control (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-08-16 | tags: amnesiastealer, macos, clickfix

2448.

xTool M2 color craft laser and engraver review: Improved print head and positioning cameras at a lower price (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-16 | by Mark Tyson | tags: xtool m2, laser engraver, cmyk

2449.

5 lost smartphone features that need to make a comeback in 2026 (androidauthority.com)

2026-08-16 | tags: headphone jack, microsd card slots, pebble time 2

2450.

Astronomers Discover the Existence of a Black Hole Star (wired.com)

2026-08-16 | by Jorge Garay | tags: james webb space telescope, black hole star, nasa

2451.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Review: The Right Shape (wired.com)

2026-08-16 | by Julian Chokkattu | tags: samsung galaxy z fold8, qualcomm snapdragon 8 elite gen 5, foldable smartphones

2452.

ChatGPT’s Computer History tracks your clicks and keystrokes (theverge.com)

2026-08-16 | by Terrence O'Brien | tags: chatgpt, openai, computer history

2453.

Thieves swap RTX 5080 GPUs for RTX 3060s in Chinese gaming hotels — rogue 'downgrades' go unnoticed until sudden blackout exposes $12,000 heist (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-16 | by Hassam Nasir | tags: rtx 5080, gaming hotels, chinese police

2454.

Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Apple iPhone 17 Pro: How the new Pixel competes with its biggest rival (zdnet.com)

2026-08-16 | by Prakhar Khanna | tags: google pixel, apple iphone, tensor g6

2455.

Facebook Is Drowning In Islamophobic AI Slop Calling for Violence Against Muslim Americans (futurism.com)

2026-08-16 | by Joe Wilkins | tags: facebook, ai-generated poster, islamophobia

2456.

This Carrier Pidge app delivers texts at 110 mph, unless your virtual pigeon gets lost, distracted, or dies (techspot.com)

2026-08-16 | by Rob Thubron | tags: carrier pidge, noah iarrobino, ios app

2457.

AI Coding Without the Vibes (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-08-16 | tags: ai coding, students cheating, claude

2458.

How I freed up 20GB of Google Photos storage with 5 simple steps (androidauthority.com)

2026-08-16 | tags: google photos, google one, google account

2459.

Ex-farm bureau chief invites AI data center developers to buy his land —argues blocked $6.3B project will just move to willing neighbors, defies 500-jurisdiction moratorium wave and 70% public opposition (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-16 | by Luke James | tags: white cloud acres, scale microgrids, atchison county

2460.

TerraMow V1000 Review: Show Your Lawn Some Love (wired.com)

2026-08-16 | by Simon Hill | tags: terramow, robot mower, wifi