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Modern Warfare 4 beta's first update is live, adding a new map, mode, and toned-down footsteps
Infinity Ward has deployed the first proper update to the Modern Warfare 4 beta , addressing a chunk of the feedback from the beta's opening day, including footstep audio, weapon lethality, and map voting. Read more
How long could we possibly live? A new estimate is mind-boggling
Biogerontologists are exploring the upper limit for human life. A recent study has it verging on two centuries – but columnist Graham Lawton finds reason to be sceptical
Illicit deeds have just gotten a new Halloween video game banned in Australia – and it’s not because of the violence
Academics – and a former director of Australia’s Classification Board – say Halloween: The Game’s ban due to ‘incentivised drug use’ highlights an incoherent set of standards Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Halloween’s Michael Myers is one of film’s m
Nuclear power is China’s key for transitioning to a fully renewable grid design
Between late 2016 and August 2026, China connected 27 new nuclear reactors to its grid. In the same period, the United States connected two. As Jacopo Buongiorno—professor of nuclear science and engineering and director of the Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems at the Mas
West End Motel and Matt Pike Honor Mastodon’s Brent Hinds with New Song “Return of the Kid”: Stream
The track was released on the one-year anniversary of the Mastodon guitarist's tragic passing. West End Motel and Matt Pike Honor Mastodon’s Brent Hinds with New Song “Return of the Kid”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Olivia Rodrigo Releases Politically Charged New Song “Serena Joy” on Limited-Edition CD
Named after the Handmaid's Tale character, the track arrives ahead of Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine. Olivia Rodrigo Releases Politically Charged New Song “Serena Joy” on Limited-Edition CD Alex Krinsky
A ‘Culinary Class Wars’ Alum Has Opened One of NYC’s Hottest New Restaurants
This excerpt was originally published in Pre Shift, our newsletter for the hospitality industry. Subscribe for more first-person accounts, advice, and interviews. Now Open is a yearlong series celebrating some of 2026’s most exciting new restaurants. Throughout the year, we’ll ch
No new H1N1 strain in India, existing vaccines sufficient, says ICMR
Influenza strains currently circulating are well matched with the vaccine strains, and the seasonal flu is self-limiting, ICMR said, adding that people with underlying medical conditions are at risk of complication
How changing diets are creating new markets for Africa’s Indigenous crops
"A growing number of consumers with celiac disease are unable to consume gluten-containing foods such as bread and therefore rely on alternative gluten-free products..."
Iran discovers major new gas reserves amid war-hit energy sector
Iran on Sunday said it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in the southern Fars province, with more than 160 billion cubic metres potentially recoverable. The find comes as the country’s energy sector faces disruption after months of US-Israeli strike
Apple and Amazon users: Beware this new ‘unauthorized charge’ scam
It seems like hardly a month goes by without some new or increasingly frequent online scam trying to separate us from our money or data. In June, it was the so-called Apple High Alert scam. Now it’s a swindle using both Apple and Amazon as its facade. Here’s what you need to know
How to use AI to give yourself a head start at a new job
When you start a new job there is a lot to learn. There are projects, clients, and processes that are likely to be new to you. You may have been pointed at the employee handbook and maybe even given a mentor. But you probably still have more questions than answers for the first f
Your UNO skills could be worth $50,000 thanks to Mattel’s new tournament
It’s time to find out who really is the most competitive player at family game night. Mattel is putting $50,000 up for grabs at its inaugural UNO Championship. The competition will bring top UNO players to Los Angeles on November 11 to battle for the grand prize, with a champions
IO Interactive announces new sales milestone for James Bond game 007 First Light
The acclaimed James Bond game 007 First Light continues to find success, with developer IO Interactive announcing today it's passed 4 million sales since launch, just under three months ago. Read more
Careful, the new Plague Tale game appears to have leaked a week ahead of launch
Plague Tale fans beware: the new game, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, appears to have been cracked and shared online a week before release. It means spoilers may start appearing online, so be careful what you watch and read. Read more
Silent Hill: Townfall's new gameplay trailer quietly confirms how long its PS5 exclusivity will last
A new Silent Hill: Townfall gameplay trailer has offered up over 18 minutes of first-look footage while also quietly confirming exactly how long the game's PlayStation 5 exclusivity will last. Read more
Epic Games Store overhaul might be "too little, too late", says Newzoo analyst
While Epic has spent much of this year promising a launcher overhaul, including a faster, redesigned storefront with tailored recommendations and quicker ways to browse, one industry analyst has revealed that it might not be enough. Read more
Miyazaki explains how The Duskbloods plans to protect newcomers from its best players
FromSoftware is stepping into one of multiplayer gaming's most divisive arguments with The Duskbloods, confirming the upcoming Switch 2 exclusive will lean on skill-based matchmaking to keep newcomers safe from its most battle-hardened players. Read more
Using thunderquakes to X-ray Earth – a new study shows urban seismology in action
With the help of thunderstorms and everyday fiber-optic cables, these scientists are revealing a hidden world underground.
Why your child’s Year 9 teacher matters for completing Year 12: new research
A new study suggests ‘effective teaching’ in Year 9 may play an important role in supporting students to stay on and finish Year 12.
ENHYPEN on How THE SIN : BLISS Is a New Sound for a New Beginning
ENHYPEN on how their latest EP THE SIN : BLISS stretched them artistically and personally. ENHYPEN on How THE SIN : BLISS Is a New Sound for a New Beginning Christine Terrisse
Onchain, in court: What happened in crypto legal news this week
The CFTC ordered a trading ban for former Alameda and FTX executives, and US prosecutors opposed a motion from a US soldier accused of profiting from the removal of Nicolas Maduro.
Analysts split on whether Bitcoin's surge past key levels signals a new bull run
Market watchers say sudden sharp price spikes and forced short liquidations are the classic signs of a bottom, though macro risks still remain.
‘Absurd’: children to see gambling logos on sports jerseys until 2032 in transition period condemned by Pocock
Government says it hopes clubs will end jersey deals with wagering companies earlier, but calls it a commercial decision Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Children across Australia will continue to see gambling logos on professional sport jerseys until
Australia’s first home buyers are still taking out loans as property investors step back, data shows
Exclusive: New entrants the only cohort making more loan applications amid interest rate rises and tax changes, mortgage broker says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast First home buyers are still taking out a large number of loans, with government backin
Australia’s marine parks protect ‘places no one goes’ rather than fragile coastal zones, scientists say
Hundreds of experts write to environment minister calling for stronger protections for ‘unique and distinct’ marine ecosystems Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government has been accused of leaving coastal waters largely unprotected by
Things I want in a modern relational query language
Article URL: https://sporks.space/2026/08/19/things-i-want-in-a-modern-relational-query-language/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49402491 Points: 19 # Comments: 7
NetBSD and my life (2005)
Article URL: https://mail-index.netbsd.org/netbsd-advocacy/2005/09/10/0000.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49402781 Points: 139 # Comments: 32
The Art and Beauty of Blade Runner (2015)
Article URL: https://nappertime.com/the-art-of-and-beauty-of-blade-runner/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49405331 Points: 136 # Comments: 68
Fast and Hard Code
Article URL: https://lucumr.pocoo.org/2026/8/22/fast-hard-code/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49406285 Points: 81 # Comments: 44
MartyPC is a cross-platform emulator of early PCs written in Rust
Article URL: https://martypc.net/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49405816 Points: 154 # Comments: 55
To become a better writer, read as much as you can
Article URL: https://nappertime.com/the-golden-rule-of-becoming-a-better-writer/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49405870 Points: 316 # Comments: 208
The End of an Athlon
Article URL: http://www.os2museum.com/wp/the-end-of-an-athlon/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49406333 Points: 143 # Comments: 57
JIT Compiling Code in 5μs
Article URL: https://malisper.me/jit-compiling-code-in-5-us/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49406387 Points: 123 # Comments: 78
Risk of transmission of amyloid β pathology via transfused blood products
Article URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(26)00767-1 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49406398 Points: 24 # Comments: 6
Show HN: Live 3D satellite tracker and the declassified Pentagon UFO archive
Article URL: https://skylens.yantraai.app/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49407309 Points: 36 # Comments: 17
I gave Qwen 3.8 27B a reverse-engineering job and it finished in 30 minutes
Article URL: https://www.xda-developers.com/qwen-3-8-27b-reverse-engineering-job-frontier-model/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49407507 Points: 159 # Comments: 80
Slovakia finds Russian backdoor in traffic speed cameras
Article URL: https://risky.biz/risky-bulletin-slovakia-finds-russian-backdoor-in-traffic-speed-cameras/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49409200 Points: 21 # Comments: 2
What Is a Harness?
Article URL: https://earendil.com/posts/what-is-a-harness/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49409092 Points: 27 # Comments: 15
Iranian hackers shut down UK power plant for 4 days
Article URL: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08/22/iranian-hackers-shut-down-uk-power-plant/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49407509 Points: 56 # Comments: 34
Death to px, long live ch
Article URL: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/08/death-to-px-long-live-ch/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49408889 Points: 20 # Comments: 10
Authoritarianism of Code
Article URL: https://zedshaw.com/blog/2020-10-07-authoritarianism-of-code/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49409184 Points: 5 # Comments: 3
Malware infects Android-based automotive head unit firmware
Article URL: https://securelist.com/android-head-unit-malware/121106/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49408550 Points: 87 # Comments: 40
Sydney Marathon medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium
Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg92y1wzn8o Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49407576 Points: 90 # Comments: 59
DMK’s regional satraps among 22 who will lose district secretary posts
Thirty-three additional district units will be created and 55 new faces are likely to assume office as the DMK is set for a revamp following its defeat in the recent Assembly election, say party sources
Mortal Shell 2 review
In the increasingly crowded Soulslike genre, a game's opening minutes need to do a lot of work. The good news for Mortal Shell 2 is its opening is superb, starting as well as it continues, and condensing the magic of its next 30-odd hours into a few minutes with aplomb. Read more
The second season of Netflix's Cyberpunk Edgerunners anime releases this year
The second season of Netflix anime Cyberpunk Edgerunners has a release date, and it's being released this year. We also have a new trailer giving us a peek at the 10-episode run. Read more
The Blood of Dawnwalker's console modes top out at 40fps, with no 60fps option at launch
New console gameplay from developer Rebel Wolves and publisher Bandai Namco has confirmed The Blood of Dawnwalker won't offer a 60fps mode on PS5 or Xbox Series X/S when it launches next month Read more
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This week we unveiled an IKEA collection that makes collectible design affordable
This week on Dezeen, IKEA shared a first look at its Konstrunda collection, which elevates "everyday objects into art pieces" with contributions from seven designers, including Andu Masebo and Lisa Hilland. The 22-piece collection aims to offer an entry point for young collectors
Zambia’s messy but decisive election: government shows strength; democracy shows weakness
How the re-elected government uses its new dominance will influence Zambian politics well beyond this election.
Trump asks Supreme Court to hear his defamation case against CNN
President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on his defamation case against cable news giant CNN. In a filing submitted on Aug. 14 but docketed on Thursday, Trump told the justices that “CNN falsely and maliciously portrayed” him “as a knowing liar who fabricate
The Dinner Party Has Left the Building
A few months ago, a small group gathered for a picnic during a retreat in upstate New York. In lieu of sitting on a grassy knoll with a checkered blanket, the diners huddled on a flat rock by a waterfall while the retreat’s co-organizer, Charles Michel, began priming its surface
Three Days of Barbecue, Swimming Holes, and Football for a UT Longhorns Game Weekend
As cities go, Austin is a bit of a chameleon. In certain lights, it’s a tech town with a rapidly-expanding skyline and a steady supply of buzzy new bar and restaurant openings. In others, it’s a natural playground with lush parks, hike and bike trails, and plenty of swimming hole
NanoGPT Speedrun Frontier
Article URL: https://www.primeintellect.ai/research/nanogpt-speedrun Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49404380 Points: 127 # Comments: 31
My favorite nonfiction books about cults, scams, and schemes
Article URL: https://bookdna.com/best-books/nonfiction-about-cults-scams-and-schemes Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49408858 Points: 48 # Comments: 13
JD Vance reportedly mocks Carney for trying to ‘out-tough’ Trump on trade
Audio recording of US vice-president apparently made at New York fundraiser and shared with Canadian Press Leaked audio from a private event has reportedly captured the US vice-president, JD Vance, mocking Canada for apparently capitulating in a trade deal and taunting the prime
US deports 20 people to Liberia, the first of 1,200 migrants under Trump deal
Agreement is among largest third-country deportations driven by Trump administration’s immigration crackdown Twenty deportees from the United States arrived in Liberia on Thursday, as part of a new agreement that will see the west African country receive as many as 1,200 people u
Crans-Montana bar owner detained over alleged domestic abuse
The owner of a Swiss bar where a New Year’s fire killed 41 people has been placed in pre-trial detention over alleged violence against his wife, local media reported Sunday. Jacques Moretti and his wife, Jessica, are already under criminal investigation over the deadly blaze at L
Beretta 694 Black DLC Shotgun Review—Expert Tested
If you're willing to spend the money, Beretta's newest O/U target gun fits well and shoots even better. Check out our shotgun expert's full review The post Beretta 694 Black DLC Shotgun Review—Expert Tested appeared first on Field & Stream .
Book Review: Skinning Catfish in Mary’s Kitchen
This new collection of tales by Field & Stream hunting editor Will Brantley is charming, funny, occasionally crude, and poignant—outdoor storytelling at its best The post Book Review: Skinning Catfish in Mary’s Kitchen appeared first on Field & Stream .
Why social media algorithms feed you posts you dislike
Do your social media accounts feed you content that reflects your core beliefs and guiding principles? Our new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that the algorithms supplying your feeds may be prioritizing content that clashes with yo
CRSHMARKET goes viral: You can now bet on what happens next in a livestream. Social media thinks that’s a nightmare
Prediction markets already get a bad rap online from some social media users, and now a new app that blends livestreaming and live betting is unleashing a new wave of social media outrage. In a poll earlier this year , 29% of Americans said they viewed the growing popularity of p
When loving where you work becomes a problem
Below, Claire Stapleton shares five key insights from her new book, Don’t Be Evil: Bad Bosses, Fake Promises, and My Escape From Big Tech . Stapleton spent 12 years at Google , joining straight out of college in 2007 and rising to become a senior communications leader at YouTube.
The art of asking questions in a world full of answers
Below, Lani Watson shares five key insights from her new book, Q: The Hidden Power of Questions in a World That Wants Answers . Watson is a philosopher and Honorary Fellow at the University of Edinburgh. She is a world-leading expert in the philosophy of questions, having researc
These 2 tools make it easy to create standout visuals
This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools , a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. I always fuss over how best to add visual variety. I do that so you, dear reader, aren’t bored by thick walls of text. (I halved the length of this
Sony sends PlayStation users a reminder they don't own their digital games just as a fan boycott over ending discs kicks off
PlayStation users have received an unprompted reminder of exactly what they do and don't own on the platform, days before a planned boycott over Sony's decision to end new PlayStation discs from 2028. Read more
The oldest iPhone model you can trade-in with Apple is older than you'd think
Even old Apple devices you haven't touched in years could still get you some credit towards a new phone.
This affordable fix may be all you need to improve earbud sound quality
You might not need to invest in a newer pair of earbuds to improve the sound quality. Here's how to upgrade your current pair for a better listening experience.
Trump hits out at Canada over retaliatory tariffs
Donald Trump has accused Canada of treating US farmers unfairly for years as a trade standoff between Ottawa and Washington escalates. Both sides are threatening new tariffs after the collapse of talks on Friday.
Zara flagship store in Shanghai reflects "the future of physical retail"
AIM Architecture has designed Zara Huaihai Road, a flagship store for the Spanish fashion brand in Shanghai, with an amphitheatre-like brick podium that connects the building with the street. Located on Huaihai Road, a well-known commercial district in central Shanghai, the new f
Groninger Museum "deserves to be more famous" says artistic director Roos Gortzak
With a renewed focus on contemporary art, Groninger Museum artistic director Roos Gortzak is seeking closer connection between the extraordinary postmodern building, she says in this interview. "I think you always have to start as a curator with where you're at – so I would never
The Anti-Flood City Is Finally Taking Shape
From concrete walls to hilly landscapes, New York is beginning to see its new defenses against future catastrophe.
Casement-Window Obsession and a Droolworthy Studio on West 106th
This week’s worth-it New York City apartment listings.
The Shmancification of the U.S. Open
Is the new Arthur Ashe just another members’ club for the elite?
Fortress Columbia, Two Years Later
The university closed its gates in a crisis. But now it’s courting a new one.
More Than One Butter-Yellow Bathroom
This week’s worth-it New York City apartment listings.
Jason Arday press coverage: analysis of the volume and type of articles
New analysis of articles about Arday show the volume of coverage he faced in the final weeks of his life.
Data centres and democratic decline could lead to more water conflict in the future
To protect our planet’s waters, we need to better understand these new economic and technological factors that underlie disputes over water.
Listening to the bush: How AI can help NZ rid its wildnerness of ‘hold-out’ pest possums
AI listening devices could help find New Zealand’s last remaining possums – but only if they don’t mistake bird calls for pests. Here’s how a new fix works.