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How PC makers exploited BIOS copyright strings to unlock trial software during the Windows 95 era

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2026-02-23 16:06:00

What just happened? Jokingly referred to as "Plug and Pray" due to its notorious unreliability, the Plug and Play standard was nonetheless a pivotal advancement in simplifying hardware and peripheral configuration during the early Windows 9x era. Beyond easing setup for end users, the technology also played an unexpected role in exposing a cartel of PC manufacturers that had been exploiting a hardware feature to provide full versions of trial software packages to their customers. Microsoft vete

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NASA’S James Webb Space Telescope has captured its first direct image of an exoplanet

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-24 02:23:48

NASA’S James Webb Space Telescope has captured direct images of a planet outside of our solar system, which is the first time it has accomplished such a feat. This is a very big deal because exoplanets don't put out much light, so researchers typically discover new planets through indirect methods like keeping track of shadows as they pass across a host star. Webb, however, didn't have to do all that. It has directly captured images of a planet called TWA 7 b . Scientists believe the planet is

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Show HN: Scream to Unlock – Blocks social media until you scream “I'm a loser”

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-24 11:49:56

Hi all, I kept wasting time on social media, even though I’d promised myself I’d stay focused. Regular site blockers didn’t help. I needed something that felt annoying enough to break the habit. That’s how the idea came up: make the blocker ask me to say something embarrassing out loud before it lets me back in. If I actually have to yell “I’m a loser” into my mic. Even better - the louder I screamed, the more time I’d get. So I put together Scream to Unlock. It’s silly, but so far it’s done

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Sourcehut Moving to Europe

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-24 17:29:58

Just received this: Hello! I'm writing to let you know that, as part of our work to move our business operations from the United States to Europe, we are rolling out changes to our terms of service and privacy policy. As promised, we are giving you two weeks notice and a chance to participate in the discussion about the proposed changes. You can review the diff of the proposed changes on the sr.ht-dev mailing list: https://lists.sr.ht/~sircmpwn/sr.ht-dev/patches/60282 The changes will take

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Show HN: I built a tool that blocks social media until you scream "I'm a loser"

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-24 17:49:56

Hi all, I kept wasting time on social media, even though I’d promised myself I’d stay focused. Regular site blockers didn’t help. I needed something that felt annoying enough to break the habit. That’s how the idea came up: make the blocker ask me to say something embarrassing out loud before it lets me back in. If I actually have to yell “I’m a loser” into my mic. Even better - the louder I screamed, the more time I’d get. So I put together Scream to Unlock. It’s silly, but so far it’s done

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Can’t change smart light colors with Google Assistant? You’re not alone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-25 12:40:47

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Voice commands for changing light colors are not functioning as expected for several Google Home users. Google Assistant reportedly responds that the lights are offline, even though changing colors works fine through the app. Google is aware of the issue and is actively looking into the matter. If you’ve been experiencing issues changing the color of your smart lights using voice commands, you’re not alone. Many Google Home users have recently report

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The next season of Diablo IV adds extra challenges to the endgame

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-26 06:38:32

Diablo IV has been demonically chugging along since the release of the major Vessel of Hatred expansion last fall. The seasonal model usually brings temporary gameplay updates and storylines, but when Season 9 hits on July 1, it will add a couple of useful permanent changes. First, console players are getting support for mouse and keyboard controls. Second, there will be new additions to Nightmare Dungeons. The endgame of Diablo IV involves a lot of grinding Nightmare Dungeons, so even with a h

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The All-In Podcast’s $1,200 tequila has already sold out

techcrunch.com Julie Bort 2026-02-26 06:10:46

In Brief The VCs, pod bros, and self-proclaimed “besties” of the All-In Podcast launched their own tequila brand Saturday night and it promptly sold out, according to liquor ecommerce sites. Their version of the Mexican spirit cost a jaw-dropping $1,200 apiece but only 750 bottles were made. The stacked poker-chip container was inspired by the “besties” love of the card game. The All-In Podcast is one of the most popular shows by venture investors who have turned to politics. The besties cons

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Government Alarmed by Videos of Tesla Robotaxis Immediately Breaking Road Laws

futurism.com Unknown 2026-02-26 16:10:24

Tesla is already in hot water over its Robotaxi rollout in Austin. As Bloomberg reports, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) contacted Tesla just a single day after its Robotaxi launch over apparent traffic violations captured on video and posted to social media. Since Sunday, the Elon Musk-owned electric carmaker has been offering autonomous rides, albeit with a human safety monitor, to a select few individuals willing to pay for the novelty. As videos taken in the wake

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Anthropic Scores a Landmark AI Copyright Win—but Will Face Trial Over Piracy Claims

wired.com Kate Knibbs 2026-02-26 20:26:26

Anthropic has scored a major victory in an ongoing legal battle over artificial intelligence models and copyright, one that may reverberate across the dozens of other AI copyright lawsuits winding through the legal system in the United States. A court has determined that it was legal for Anthropic to train its AI tools on copyrighted works, arguing that the behavior is shielded by the “fair use” doctrine, which allows for unauthorized use of copyrighted materials under certain conditions. “The

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Tesla’s robotaxis are operating in a regulatory vacuum

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2026-02-26 21:12:21

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. This week, Tesla launched its long-promised robotaxi service in Austin, and almost immediately its vehicles were caught fucking up. In a YouTube video, a Tesla robotaxi briefly drives on the wrong side of the road. Another video shared by Ed Niedermeyer, the author of a book about Tesla’s origins, shows a robotaxi braking

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When is the best time to book your flight? These Google insights could make your next trip cheaper

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-02-27 00:14:00

Jaromir/Getty Images The last time I booked a vacation flight, I literally spent over an hour finding the cheapest ticket to Hawaii with two criteria in mind: that it wasn't a red-eye flight, and it only had one layover. At least one layover was to be expected (at LAX) because Kentucky is a long way from the Aloha State. I could've saved some time, though -- and money -- had I known what Google's recent report revealed. Also: 7 gadgets I recommend for travel as a digital nomad What is the che

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US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxis

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-27 00:52:07

US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxis The BBC has contacted Tesla for comment. In a statement, the NHTSA said it was "aware of the referenced incidents and is in contact with the manufacturer to gather additional information." Videos posted online seem to show instances where the vehicles, which had a safety driver in the passenger seat, drive erratically. The firm's long-awaited robotaxis - which boss Elon Musk says are central to Tesla's future - were tried out on publi

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Lenovo 2-in-1 IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook Is Nearly 50% Off and Comes with a Keyboard, Limited Stock Available

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2026-02-27 02:10:21

A lot of laptops are either too bulky, too limited, or just too expensive to justify. But every now and then, something strikes the right balance. You can use it to work every day, you can watch your favorite shows and movies, and you can just get some shopping done in your downtime. That’s what you’ll find with this particular laptop, which is on sale right now. It’s a deal you’re going to want to claim as soon as possible. Check out Best Buy to get the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook 2-in-1

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Feds question Ford in hands-free driving investigation

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2026-02-27 02:32:37

The top federal vehicle safety regulator has sent Ford an exhaustive list of questions about its hands-free driver-assistance system known as BlueCruise. It’s the latest development in an investigation that started more than one year ago following two fatal crashes involving the software. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) sent a letter to Ford on June 18 that contains 25 questions. Many of them are basic, such as asking Ford for a

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This Ruko 6K Drone Is Cheaper Than Its Black Friday Price on Amazon, No Need to Wait for Prime Day

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2026-02-27 11:40:15

Fourth of July is coming up. If you want a fancy new toy to show off to your friends and family when they come over for the cookout, consider this Ruko F11PRO 2 drone. Normally priced at $570, it’s actually part of a limited time deal over at Amazon. For the time being, you can can pick it up for a solid 40% discount. That brings the price down to just $340—saving you a whopping $230. You can put that extra cash towards some hot dogs or maybe some fireworks. Just consider not flying the drone wh

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SourceHut moves business operations from US to Europe

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-27 21:06:29

[PATCH sr.ht-docs v2] Terms of service & privacy updates Export this patch --- v2: rollback the premature removal of compliance with US law Will defer this until we finish shutting down the US business entity entirely. privacy.md | 70 +++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------- terms.md | 68 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------ 2 files changed, 67 insertions(+), 71 deletions(-) diff --git a/privacy.md b/privacy.md index ab96a1f..ed6eb5c 100644 --- a/privacy.md +++ b

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After successfully entering Earth’s atmosphere, a European spacecraft is lost

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-27 21:32:24

A European company that seeks to develop orbital spacecraft for cargo, and eventually humans, took a step forward this week with a test flight that saw its "Mission Possible" vehicle power up and fly successfully in orbit before making a controlled reentry into Earth's atmosphere. However, after encountering an "issue," the Exploration Company lost contact with its spacecraft a few minutes before touchdown in the ocean. In an update on LinkedIn Tuesday morning, the company characterized the te

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Google Earth adds old Street View captures to rewind time from the street level

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-27 21:00:00

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Google Earth will now let you look at historical imagery from Street View. The update, which comes as part of the tool’s 20th anniversary, allows you to see how a location has changed over time. Google Earth already offers the ability to switch to Street View while viewing satellite imagery, but now you can look through images captured across diffe

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US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxis

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-02-28 06:39:09

US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxis The BBC has contacted Tesla for comment. In a statement, the NHTSA said it was "aware of the referenced incidents and is in contact with the manufacturer to gather additional information." Videos posted online seem to show instances where the vehicles, which had a safety driver in the passenger seat, drive erratically. The firm's long-awaited robotaxis - which boss Elon Musk says are central to Tesla's future - were tried out on publi

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Tell HN: Meta developer account suspended

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-28 08:04:21

Hi all, my Meta developer account was suddenly restricted without warning, and there’s no way to appeal or reach support. I believe this may have been triggered by a location (read, IP address) change: I’m a student-entrepreneur who recently moved from China to Kenya for school holidays. I’m building a WhatsApp-based accounting tool for African small businesses, and this restriction is blocking critical operations. I’ve come across others facing the same issue, with no review option or clear re

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We’re Entering a Golden Age of Marvel Fighting Game Figures

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-02-28 16:20:13

A few weeks ago, Hasbro revealed it was cooking up a massive tribute to the legacy of Capcom’s Marvel fighting games, from Children of the Atom all the way through to the legendary Marvel vs. Capcom franchise, with a series of Marvel Legends figures replicating aesthetics and matchups from across some of the most iconic fighting games ever made. But would it be a fighting game without a shock new challenger entering the ring? Last night Bandai confirmed that it would be kicking off its own “Gam

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Tesla’s robotaxis have already caught the attention of federal safety regulators

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2026-02-28 16:44:39

Federal safety regulators have reached out to Tesla a day after the automaker began providing rides in its branded robotaxis in Austin. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration contacted Tesla after numerous videos posted online appear to show Tesla robotaxis violating traffic laws in South Austin, where the company is providing rides to invited customers. Bloomberg was the first to report that NHTSA reached out to Tesla. NHTSA confirmed to TechCrunch that is has contacted the au

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Apple’s USB-C EarPods are an even better buy at just $15.99

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2026-03-01 06:30:49

Last year, I lost my old AirPods in my apartment and relied on my old-school Lightning EarPods for months before upgrading to an iPhone 16. Honestly, aside from missing wireless connectivity, I hadn’t noticed much difference. That’s why I still think they’re a good investment in 2025, and why I’m considering picking up the newer USB-C EarPods now that they’re on sale for $15.99 ($3 off) at Amazon and Walmart. That’s the best price we’ve seen and a smart buy if you’ve lost your entry-level pair o

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Frequent Nightmares Linked to Faster Aging and Premature Death

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2026-03-01 21:02:45

If you often have nightmares, you may need to worry a bit more about your health. New research presented today at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2025 links frequent nightmares to faster biological aging and an over three times higher risk of premature death, even when taking into account other medical conditions. The researchers claim to be the first to demonstrate this association, which could have significant implications for how seriously one should consider persistent nigh

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Rivulet: An esolang inspired by calligraphy && code [video]

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-25 16:40:36

Rivulet: an esolang inspired by calligraphy and other experiments in natural language && code Daniel Temkin 22 min 22 min 105 105 Fahrplan [Rivulet](https://github.com/rottytooth/Rivulet) eschews keywords entirely. This is not done to move *away* from natural language (as in APL's use of mathematical symbols) but instead to draw from an aspect of natural language usually ignored in prog language design: calligraphic writing. Rivulet code is written in flowing lines inspired by handwritten n

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First incredible images from Vera Rubin observatory's car-sized camera reveal distant galaxies and asteroids

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-03-02 05:16:00

What just happened? The first incredible images taken by the car-sized camera at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have been released. The pictures show distant galaxies and dust clouds thousands of light years away from Earth, all captured in breathtaking detail across just over 10 hours of test observations. The Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) camera at the $810 million 18-storey Vera C. Rubin observatory in Chile, named after the US astronomer who discovered evidence of dark matter in 197

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First incredible images from Vera C. Rubin Observatory's car-sized camera reveal distant galaxies and asteroids

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-03-02 11:16:00

What just happened? The first incredible images taken by the car-sized camera at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have been released. The pictures show distant galaxies and dust clouds thousands of light years away from Earth, all captured in breathtaking detail across just over 10 hours of test observations. The Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) camera at the $810 million 18-storey Vera C. Rubin observatory in Chile, named after the US astronomer who discovered evidence of dark matter in 197

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First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-03-03 00:01:51

First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope 4 hours ago Share Save Ione Wells South America correspondent Georgina Rannard Science correspondent Share Save NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory The first image revealed by the Vera Rubin telescope shows the Trifid and Lagoon nebulae in stunning detail A powerful new telescope in Chile has released its first images, showing off its unprecedented ability to peer into the dark depths of the universe. In one picture, vast colourful gas

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See the stunning first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

technologyreview.com Robin George Andrews 2026-03-03 00:01:00

Today, that promise has become a staggeringly beautiful reality. Rubin’s view of the universe is unlike any that preceded it—an expansive vision of the night sky replete with detail, including hazy envelopes of matter coursing around galaxies and star-paved bridges arching between them. “These images are truly stunning,” says Pedro Bernardinelli, an astronomer at the University of Washington. During its brief perusal of the night sky, Rubin even managed to spy more than 2,000 never-before-seen

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How PC makers exploited BIOS copyright strings to unlock trial software during the Windows 95 era

NASA’S James Webb Space Telescope has captured its first direct image of an exoplanet

Show HN: Scream to Unlock – Blocks social media until you scream “I'm a loser”

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Show HN: I built a tool that blocks social media until you scream "I'm a loser"

Can’t change smart light colors with Google Assistant? You’re not alone

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US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxis

Lenovo 2-in-1 IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook Is Nearly 50% Off and Comes with a Keyboard, Limited Stock Available

Feds question Ford in hands-free driving investigation

This Ruko 6K Drone Is Cheaper Than Its Black Friday Price on Amazon, No Need to Wait for Prime Day

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Google Earth adds old Street View captures to rewind time from the street level

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Tesla’s robotaxis have already caught the attention of federal safety regulators

Apple’s USB-C EarPods are an even better buy at just $15.99

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Rivulet: An esolang inspired by calligraphy && code [video]

First incredible images from Vera Rubin observatory's car-sized camera reveal distant galaxies and asteroids

First incredible images from Vera C. Rubin Observatory's car-sized camera reveal distant galaxies and asteroids

First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope

See the stunning first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

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