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Only on Nantucket: The Curious Case of the "Stolen" Mercedes

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-11 23:50:30

Good questions. And as Monday came and went without any sign of the missing Mercedes, the mystery deepened, and more theories continued to pour in: had it been hotwired and moved to a chop shop? Was it used for a joy ride and ditched in some remote corner of the island? The family asked the Current to share a photo of the vehicle, and the fact that it had been reported stolen. The post set off a deluge of messages along the lines of: "Who steals a car on Nantucket? Where are they going to go?"

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Working through 'Writing A C Compiler'

news.ycombinator.com Working Through 2026-02-15 11:23:33

Some time ago I decided I wanted to create a c compiler for the Hack processor in the nand2tetris book. After several dead end attempts that I might describe later I found this book : Writing a C Compiler | No Starch Press I decided to work my way through it. I plan to do blog posts as I progress through it, probably chapter by chapter. I have emailed the author a couple of times and have got helpful timely replies! – thank you What makes the book so good? Step by step By the end of chapter

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The fish kick may be the fastest subsurface swim stroke yet (2015)

news.ycombinator.com Regan Penaluna 2026-02-15 11:25:28

I tug my black swim cap over my hair, strap on my pink goggles, and keep a focused calm, like Michael Phelps before a race. It’s lap swim on a Monday afternoon at my local YMCA, and I’m going to attempt the fish kick. Most fish move through the water with a horizontal wiggle. The fish kick challenges you to copy this movement: You completely submerge yourself underwater, position yourself on your side, keep your arms tight above your head in a streamline, and propel yourself forward with symmetr

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Malware found in official gravityforms plugin indicating supply chain breach

news.ycombinator.com Rafie Muhammad 2026-02-15 04:41:59

Update 7-12-2025 06:00 UTC: We have observed some activity in regard to one of the backdoors that involves a gf_api_token parameter. The IP address 193.160.101.6 tries to request, for every site, the following URLs with a spoofed user agent: /wp-content/plugins/gravityforms_2.9.12/notification.php?gf_api_token=Cx3VGSwAHkB9yzIL9Qi48IFHwKm4sQ6Te5odNtBYu6Asb9JX06KYAWmrfPtG1eP3&action=ping /wp-content/plugins/gravityforms_2.9.11.1/notification.php?gf_api_token=Cx3VGSwAHkB9yzIL9Qi48IFHwKm4sQ6Te5odNt

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Stone–Wales Transformations

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-15 14:07:12

Buckminsterfullerene is a molecule shaped like a soccer ball, made of 60 carbon atoms. If one of the bonds between two hexagons rotates, we get a weird mutant version of this molecule: This is an example of a Stone-Wales transformation: a 90° rotation in a so-called ‘π bond’ between carbon atoms. Here’s how it works in graphene: Graphene is a sheet of carbon molecules arranged in hexagons. When they undergo a Stone–Wales transformation, we get a Stone–Wales defect with two pentagons and two he

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All Gaming Laptops Should Copy the HP Omen Max 16’s All-Too Obvious Feature

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-02-15 12:00:06

We’re scraping the bottom of the barrel for innovations in gaming laptop design. Every big black rectangle can start to look the same, where shopping online for your next mobile gaming rig is like trying to meander through a hall of mirrors. The HP Omen Max 16 would be like every other laptop—even miss out on a few marks for overall feel compared to the competition—if it weren’t for the simple addition of a 2.4GHz receiver built into the shell. It’s an Apple-like feature that offers seamless con

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Rian Johnson Feels Fine About ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2026-02-15 16:25:20

The changeover from Star Wars: The Last Jedi to The Rise of Skywalker had everyone feeling some type of way, and it continues to this day. Was J.J. Abrams spitefully undoing Rian Johnson’s work in Jedi, or are the two more in conversation with one another than they appear? In Johnson’s eyes, it’s the latter, and something he harbors no ill will about. While chatting with Rolling Stone about Poker Face’s just-wrapped second season, he revealed he had “a great time” watching Skywalker and didn’t

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Futureproof Fiber Gives Homeowners an Edge, but Access Isn't Always Fair

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-15 10:00:00

We live in a fast-evolving digital age, making a high-speed internet connection as essential as running water and electricity. But a lack of affordable internet options perpetuates what is known as the broadband divide -- the gap that divides those who can or can't digitally connect in meaningful ways. A lesser-known discussion point around the broadband divide goes beyond a lack of internet access. Lack of fast internet -- fiber internet, specifically -- negatively affects home values, hurting

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Home Internet 101: Which Internet Connection Is the Best?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-15 11:00:00

There are different modes of internet access, and here at CNET, we've encountered every type of internet connection out there. Our experts can tell you firsthand the difference the connection type you choose can make. In this guide, we'll cover the different types of connections available, the speeds they offer, their overall quality and price range. Keep in mind that choosing the right connection type for your household will mostly depend on what's available at your address. Some people may be

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Google Fiber Partners With Nokia. Here’s What It Could Mean for Your Home Internet

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-15 11:00:00

Heads up for Google Fiber customers, you may soon have more control over your home internet connection. Just recently, Google Fiber announced its partnership with Nokia, a telecommunications company. Through this partnership, Google Fiber and Nokia have begun testing network slicing, a technology that will allow customers to personalize and have more control over their network. This technology promises many benefits, particularly for gamers. Google Fiber Head of Product Nick Saporito tells CNET

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War for Westeros, Coming in 2026, Will Let Fans Make Their Own Game of Thrones Ending

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-15 12:00:04

For a moment in time, fantasy fans were split between whether Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies or HBO's Game of Thrones prestige TV show was the best adaptation of a classic book series. But the Oliphaunt in the room is that the last seasons of the latter plummeted so far in quality that it soured opinions on the show as a whole, especially with its divisive ending. But an upcoming GoT video game adaptation due out in 2026 will give players a chance to set the record straight and make th

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The 28 Absolute Best Movies to Watch on HBO Max

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-15 14:00:08

Wondering what you should watch next on HBO Max? The recently renamed streaming service offers a variety of titles, including Warner Bros. movies like Dune and HBO originals such as Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off. Below, you'll find a batch of can't-miss films and a look at new releases for the month. If you're still trying to figure out if HBO Max is right for you, skim our review of the Warner Bros. Discovery streamer. New releases for July Note: These descriptions are taken from HBO

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Prime Day Has Ended, But You Can Still Snag My Favorite All-in-One Kitchen Appliance for 25% Off

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-15 15:19:00

Amazon's Prime Day sale has wrapped up, but we're spotting some deals that are still live today, including a sweet 25% discount on the Chefman Everything Maker, a clever kitchen gadget that can make almost anything. The normal list price of $60 on the Chefman website already feels like a steal for what this appliance can accomplish. Which is, well, everything. But the Price Day price brings it down to just $45, which is a steal. The midnight version is also on sale for 20% off. Too often, all-i

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10 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2026-02-15 11:07:00

Other Phones to Consider We test a ton of Android phones. We like the ones below, but you'll be better off with one of the options above. If you haven't yet done so, check out our Best Cheap Phones and Best Folding Phones guides for more. Pixel 9 Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Google Pixel 9 for $699: The Pixel 9 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is a great smartphone, but between the Pixel 9a and the Pixel 9 Pro series, it struggles to stand out. It shares many features with its pricier siblings, but y

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24 hours with Alexa Plus: we cooked, we chatted, and it kinda lied to me

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2026-02-15 14:00:00

I’ve waited two years to try out the new Alexa, which was first announced way back in 2023, and this week I finally got access to Alexa Plus. I’ve now spent 24 hours with Amazon’s generative AI-powered voice assistant, and it’s not just an improvement on the original; it’s an entirely new assistant. Alexa Plus knows more, can do more, and is easier to interact with because it understands more. I can ramble, pause, sigh, cough, change my request mid-sentence, and it can adapt and respond appropr

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Nvidia's Jensen Huang sells more than $36 million in stock, catching up with Warren Buffett in net worth

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2026-02-15 15:12:31

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, holds a motherboard as he speaks during the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, on June 11, 2025. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unloaded roughly $36.4 million worth of stock in the leading artificial intelligence chipmaker, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The sale, which totals 225,000 shares, comes as part of Huang's previously adopted plan in March to u

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I replaced my AirPods Pro with $130 HUAWEI earbuds, and I didn’t want to go back

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-15 15:00:08

HUAWEI Freebuds 6 The HUAWEI FreeBuds 6 are yet another pair of open-fit wireless earbuds, not unlike the AirPods 4 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 3. But with a unique design, comfortable in-ear fit, great sound quality, and surprisingly decent ANC, the FreeBuds 6 stand above their competition. My go-to pair of wireless earbuds is the AirPods Pro 2. While that may sound sacrilegious as an Android user, Apple’s earbuds just work so well for me. They sound great, have excellent noise canceling, a comfor

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Which smartphone has the best battery life? I tested dozens to find the winner

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-15 15:30:00

If there’s one thing we all want from our next smartphone, it’s more battery life. Thankfully, battery cells are bigger than ever, while processors are increasingly frugal. This means that many, but certainly not all, flagship and mid-range handsets can take us through a day without leaving us suffering from battery anxiety. However, some phones are definitely better than others at lasting through more demanding work/life balances or taking lighter users through a second day. Not to mention, th

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Yes, Motorola's $1,300 Razr Ultra competes with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 (and not just in price)

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2026-02-15 11:10:14

ZDNET's key takeaways The $1,300 Motorola Razr Ultra is a high-performance flip phone with a unique design. Key upgrades make it a compelling option for foldable (and compact) phone enthusiasts, such as the 65W charging speed and 50MP ultrawide lens. The 4,700mAh battery looks great on paper, but yields average endurance from our testing. View now at Amazon View now at Best Buy View now at Motorola more buying choices The Motorola Razr Ultra is one of the most interesting phones I've tested t

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Repasting a MacBook

news.ycombinator.com Christian Selig 2026-02-14 12:53:27

You should repaste your MacBook (but don't) My favorite memory of my M1 Pro MacBook Pro was the whole sensation of “holy crap, you never hear the fans in this thing”, which was very novel in 2021. Four years later, this MacBook Pro is still a delight. It’s the longest I’ve ever owned a laptop, and while I’d love to pick up the new M4 goodness, this dang thing still seems to just shrug at basically anything I throw at it. Video editing, code compiling, CAD models, the works. (My desire to updat

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The First Year Out of Prison (2020)

news.ycombinator.com Stephanie Clifford 2026-02-11 09:06:38

On the morning Makeda Davis was coming home, her mom, Georgia Davis, cleaned her studio apartment, smoothing a tablecloth over a table and putting out bowls of Doritos and pistachios and a Welcome Home balloon. Makeda’s daughter, Merhanda Pierre, had bought a charm bracelet featuring a heart engraved with the word Free. Later, as the two women pull into the parking lot of Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Bedford Hills, New York, they buzz with energy: After seven and a half years in prison

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Reverse proxy deep dive

news.ycombinator.com Mitendra Mahto 2026-02-10 16:49:39

Reverse proxy deep dive mitendra mahto 8 min read · Jun 25, 2025 -- Listen Share This post was originally published on my personal blog. A Deep Dive into Reverse Proxy A reverse proxy is a critical piece of software commonly found in various setups within a distributed system. You may have encountered it as a proxy enabling service mesh, a load balancer distributing the load among different database instances, or an edge proxy hiding the complexity behind a site. Several excellent reverse pr

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Fundamentals of garbage collection (2023)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-11 12:03:29

Access to this page requires authorization. You can try signing in or changing directories . Fundamentals of garbage collection In the common language runtime (CLR), the garbage collector (GC) serves as an automatic memory manager. The garbage collector manages the allocation and release of memory for an application. Therefore, developers working with managed code don't have to write code to perform memory management tasks. Automatic memory management can eliminate common problems such as forg

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OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-15 15:14:01

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, at the Hope Global Forums annual meeting in Atlanta on Dec. 11, 2023. OpenAI is close to releasing an AI-powered web browser that will challenge Alphabet's market-dominating Google Chrome, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The browser is slated to launch in the coming weeks, three of the people said, and aims to use artificial intelligence to fundamentally change how consumers browse the web. It will give OpenAI more direct access to a cornerstone o

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First malaria treatment for babies approved for use

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-11 02:16:33

First malaria treatment for babies approved for use 4 days ago Share Save Dominic Hughes Global Health Correspondent Share Save Getty Images Malaria drugs for children do exist, but there are no treatments specifically for babies The first malaria treatment suitable for babies and very young children has been approved for use. It's expected to be rolled out in African countries within weeks. Until now there have been no approved malaria drugs specifically for babies. Instead they have been tr

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Malware Found in Official GravityForms Plugin Indicating Supply Chain Breach

news.ycombinator.com Rafie Muhammad 2026-02-15 10:41:59

Update 8-11-2025 06:00 UTC: We have observed some activity in regard to one of the backdoors that involves a gf_api_token parameter. The IP address 193.160.101.6 tries to request, for every site, the following URLs with a spoofed user agent: /wp-content/plugins/gravityforms_2.9.12/notification.php?gf_api_token=Cx3VGSwAHkB9yzIL9Qi48IFHwKm4sQ6Te5odNtBYu6Asb9JX06KYAWmrfPtG1eP3&action=ping /wp-content/plugins/gravityforms_2.9.11.1/notification.php?gf_api_token=Cx3VGSwAHkB9yzIL9Qi48IFHwKm4sQ6Te5odNt

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Prime Day is Finally Over But These 142 Deals Are Still Available

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-02-15 12:27:04

Prime Day may be over, but not every deal is dead. These hand-picked Prime Day deals are still on. Whether you're treating yourself or buying a gift, you can still bag a bargain if you’re quick. Everything we highlight has been vetted, tested, and recommended by a member of the WIRED Reviews team. And we cross-check picks with our buying guides and track prices to ensure you're getting genuine discounts worth biting on. Just beware, these deals could end at any moment. Jump to Section: Tech Dea

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How to Watch the Southern Delta Aquariids and Perseids Meteor Showers

wired.com Gretchen Rundorff 2026-02-15 15:00:00

If you want to get into stargazing in 2025, there’s no better place to start than viewing a meteor shower. Meteor showers, or shooting stars, happen when Earth’s orbital path crosses a path of debris left by a comet and that material burns up in the Earth’s atmosphere. Watching a meteor shower is one of the most accessible ways to engage with the night sky. The next showers of the year are the Southern Delta Aquariids—which peak for about a week at the end of July—and the Perseids—which will pe

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Fundamentals of Garbage Collection

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-11 18:03:29

Access to this page requires authorization. You can try signing in or changing directories . Fundamentals of garbage collection In the common language runtime (CLR), the garbage collector (GC) serves as an automatic memory manager. The garbage collector manages the allocation and release of memory for an application. Therefore, developers working with managed code don't have to write code to perform memory management tasks. Automatic memory management can eliminate common problems such as forg

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, July 12

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-15 11:55:36

Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." She's been a journalist since 1989, working at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Twin Cities Sidewalk, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and NBC News Digital. She's Gen X in birthdate, word and deed. If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line.

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Latest Tech News

Only on Nantucket: The Curious Case of the "Stolen" Mercedes

Working through 'Writing A C Compiler'

The fish kick may be the fastest subsurface swim stroke yet (2015)

Malware found in official gravityforms plugin indicating supply chain breach

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All Gaming Laptops Should Copy the HP Omen Max 16’s All-Too Obvious Feature

Rian Johnson Feels Fine About ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’

Futureproof Fiber Gives Homeowners an Edge, but Access Isn't Always Fair

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War for Westeros, Coming in 2026, Will Let Fans Make Their Own Game of Thrones Ending

The 28 Absolute Best Movies to Watch on HBO Max

Prime Day Has Ended, But You Can Still Snag My Favorite All-in-One Kitchen Appliance for 25% Off

10 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

24 hours with Alexa Plus: we cooked, we chatted, and it kinda lied to me

Nvidia's Jensen Huang sells more than $36 million in stock, catching up with Warren Buffett in net worth

I replaced my AirPods Pro with $130 HUAWEI earbuds, and I didn’t want to go back

Which smartphone has the best battery life? I tested dozens to find the winner

Yes, Motorola's $1,300 Razr Ultra competes with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 (and not just in price)

Repasting a MacBook

The First Year Out of Prison (2020)

Reverse proxy deep dive

Fundamentals of garbage collection (2023)

OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome

First malaria treatment for babies approved for use

Malware Found in Official GravityForms Plugin Indicating Supply Chain Breach

Prime Day is Finally Over But These 142 Deals Are Still Available

How to Watch the Southern Delta Aquariids and Perseids Meteor Showers

Fundamentals of Garbage Collection

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, July 12

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