Technology

Slashdot 7/10 ?

Gemini Notebook Now Lets You Reference Books, Turn Them Into Different Formats

Google is adding an "Expert Intelligence" feature to Gemini Notebook (formerly known as NotebookLM) that lets users cite and work directly from more than 100,000 books they own through Google Play Boo...

2026-08-28

Hacker News 7/10 ?

Show HN: SubSmith – Turn your own videos into language-learning material

I've been learning Japanese for a few years and kept running into a similar problem. I'd find a video I wanted to learn from, hear a useful sentence, and then realise that turning that sentence into s...

2026-08-28

Wired 7/10 ?

Inside Meta’s Push to Put Robots to Work in Data Centers

The company is testing robots that can swap cables, reset servers, and take on other tasks performed by technicians, fueling concerns among some workers that their jobs could be at risk.

2026-08-28

Engadget 7/10 ?

Grand Theft Auto VI could take you more than 80 hours to finish

News Grand Theft Auto VI could take you more than 80 hours to finish Rockstar has also uploaded the game's extended look video on YouTube. By Mariella Moon Aug. 28, 2026 6:38 am EST Rockstar Games You...

2026-08-28

The Register 7/10 ?

Microsoft's virtual intern Teams Facilitator will be late for the meeting

Teams question detection bot postpones debut, will get 2-month extension to practice interrupting you

2026-08-28

TechCrunch 7/10 ?

As electric two-wheelers gain a foothold, Belgian startup Any bets on cargo space

Launched by Belgian startup Any, LUV1 is a modular electric motorcycle with 120 liters of cargo space that can be used to carry bags, work equipment, or even pets.

2026-08-28

Hackaday 7/10 ?

Panoramic Photography with a Linear Scanner

Although digital photography took a big bite of the film industry’s lunch, it wasn’t able to completely eliminate the need — or desire — for photographers to use film in…read more

2026-08-28

Hacker News 7/10 ?

Hilariously Fast Volume Computation with the Divergence Theorem

Article URL:https://alyssarosenzweig.ca/blog/hilariously-fast-volume-computation-with-the-divergence-theorem.htmlComments URL:https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49476143Points: 16# Comments: 1

2026-08-28

Wired 7/10 ?

The Easiest Ways to Share Anything Between Android and iOS

Transferring files and data across platforms is more straightforward than ever.

2026-08-28

The Register 7/10 ?

Unsafe at any speed: AI optimists are turning cautious as safety concerns mount

And as for getting US government to help – uncontrolled AI is not as dangerous as AI under the control of the technically clueless

2026-08-28

Hacker News 7/10 ?

Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing

Article URL:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxq0wgkkdjoComments URL:https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49475993Points: 21# Comments: 33

2026-08-28

Wired 7/10 ?

XGIMI Vibe One Battery-Powered Projector Review (2026)

With the curtains closed and the power cable nearby, this affordable Full HD smart projector is a compact delight.

2026-08-28

The Register 7/10 ?

Big Tech market power will cause UK to lose AI race, think tank warns

Britain's market watchdog criticized for not creating the conditions for competition to thrive

2026-08-28

Wired 7/10 ?

I Asked 100 Companies for My Data. I Got Deletion Notices Instead

California residents have a legal right to access the data that companies collect about them. Actually exercising that right is a burdensome nightmare.

2026-08-28

Wired 7/10 ?

There Are So Many Conspiracy Theories About Dolly Parton and Vaccines

Influential right-wing conspiracy theorists and MAGA-aligned pundits are falsely claiming that the Covid vaccine killed Dolly Parton, the vaccination advocate and philanthropist.

2026-08-28

Wired 7/10 ?

How an Atlanta Suburb Ended Up Sharing Flock Data With More Than 2,000 Organizations

Alpharetta, Georgia, cops share data with thousands of Flock users, ranging from federal agencies to a fish and wildlife commission. The reasons why show how vast—and invasive—the network has become.

2026-08-28

Hacker News 7/10 ?

Interactive Warhammer 40k Galaxy Map – Cartographia Imperialis

Article URL:https://cartographia40k.com/Comments URL:https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49475979Points: 10# Comments: 0

2026-08-28

The Register 7/10 ?

BOFH: Schrödinger's petty cash puts us in a very awkward superposition

Why oh why are the accountants stricter than the IRS and HMRC put together?

2026-08-28

Hacker News 7/10 ?

Climate change is strengthening El Niño, coral records suggest

Article URL:https://www.science.org/content/article/climate-change-strengthening-el-ni%C3%B1o-coral-records-suggestComments URL:https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49475404Points: 24# Comments: 6

2026-08-28

Hacker News 7/10 ?

That's a Lot of YAML

Article URL:https://noyaml.com/Comments URL:https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49475301Points: 47# Comments: 44

2026-08-28