TIL that RouterOS 7.22 finally supports iPhone USB tethering forum.mikrotik.com/t...

Ok, it looks like we're not getting LUKS encryption for the TrueNAS boot pool in the "foreseeable future". So if you don't want encryption keys stored on an unencrypted boot pool, passphrases are basically the alternative. Let's hope we at least get TPM backed key storage.

Heard a podcast host ask an AI: "Are you out of your artificial mind?". We’re evolving.

This sounds more true than it should

It's not only the public GitHub that has stability issues. Our internal GitHub Enterprise instance has been struggling too, so much that it's one of the main reasons it's being split into multiple instances.

The latest macOS update includes patches for 155 CVEs. Looks like a new record.

Chrome needs something like Firefox Containers as a native feature too. support.mozilla.org/...

I believe in Fil-C. Really enjoyed this presentation.

Fil-C: Garbage In, Memory Safety Out! - Filip Pizlo | SSW 2026

Abstract: Conventional wisdom has it that C and C++ are not memory safe programming languages. A simple bug in one part of a C program can be used to achieve remote code execution even in the presence of sophisticated mitigations. The problem is severe enough to create great pressure on programmers

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"unprecedented demands seeking to enshrine job protections in the era of robots and AI," The unprecedented demand: wanting to keep your job. arstechnica.com/ai/2...

Roman concrete once again at the top of HN, I thought we figured it out already.

Math.tanh(0.8) can return different results on different operating systems news.ycombinator.com...

$IBM down 23% pre-market. Ouch.

Every time I see claims about reversing aging, I think of this slide from a talk I saw in 2016. We're basically slow-cooking ourselves via the Maillard reaction over a lifetime.

Weeks ago I signed up for the public beta of W Social, a new European social media platform. They don't want to let me in yet. https://wsocial.news/

Just found out that the IBKR MCP has supported options trading since June 22. Duh.

Past two days: > MS fired id Software because they are hard to replace > MS device tracking across multiple services exposed > 16 yo Linux kernel VM escape vuln disclosed > EU juggling two Chat Control laws in parallel > All cars sold in EU now require a camera aimed at you

Burry's MU and AMAT shorts are looking pretty good now.

Just a reminder: I bought a 16TB HDD for €269 in 2024. Comparable drives are listed at €745 today.

Peter Šándor@petersandor.name · 7mo ago

Was looking to buy another 16TB HDD, didn't expect the price increase

Recently migrated an enterprise Angular app from webpack to esbuild. Builds are now 30% faster. Yes, Angular made esbuild the default in 2023. I work in enterprise.

TIL iPhones sold in China have an option to block all internet access per app, not just cellular data. news.ycombinator.com...

Security feature removed silently. Users uninformed. Engineers quiet. What is going on? www.tomshardware.com...

Listened to the Syntax podcast with Jake Archibald. Interesting chat about the Prompt API Controversy and more.

Who Decides What Ships on the Web?

Scott and Wes sit down with Jake Archibald from Mozilla to unpack how web standards actually get made at Firefox. From browser features and developer feedback to the drama around the Prompt API. They discuss Interop 2026, the future of web APIs, and what it’s really like shaping the web after a care

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Is IBKR's volume sort working correctly here?

So just now we are accepting that running ffmpeg outside of a sandbox is a bit unsafe.

Imagine still using Jira as if AI didn't exist. Many workflows in the enterprise are still practically unchanged even in this AI era. It'll be interesting to see the transformation Rovo AI brings to teams using Jira.

Recently we had our old wooden windows replaced with new plastic ones. There's no more draft, but neither is there extra fresh air, and the difference is really noticeable on the CO2 meter.

As a C++ enthusiast, I feel obliged to share that there's a new C++ documentary on YouTube.

The Story of C++: The World's Most Consequential Programming Language | The Official Story

This is the story of C++, one of the world’s most widely-used and consequential programming languages. C++ divides opinion, resists replacement, and has outlasted almost everything built to supersede it. C++ The Documentary traces the full arc, from its origins in the corridors of Bell Labs to th

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I was fascinated when I first heard about cars being remotely scheduled for service based on telemetry data collected by the manufacturer (~10 years ago). People talk about disabling telemetry, as if it were optional. It's for your safety.

Trillions of miles of data: Your car is spying on you, and it's only just the beginning

From your weight and facial expressions to your destination, cars collect a startling amount of data about you. Some of it may even raise your insurance costs.

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The irony of buying new CPUs which support modern instructions, only to later run software with CPU-specific patches to prevent crashes.

Harsh reactions to this post about AI replacing REST APIs. Most seem certain it'll never happen. x.com/yegor256/statu...