Hacker News Recap January 6th, 2026 | Vietnam bans unskippable ads
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Jan 7, 2026 Vietnam has taken a bold step by banning unskippable ads, sparking lively discussions. Meanwhile, AWS quietly raised GPU prices by 15%, raising eyebrows about transparency. The concept of the post-American internet is explored, highlighting potential fragmentation. Notably, 65% of posts show negativity yet drive higher engagement. Additionally, C's ongoing relevance in programming is defended, and users discuss the hefty size of the Gmail app. Lastly, a mobile coding setup is presented, along with innovative privacy-focused tools for developers.
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Vietnam Limits Intrusive Advertising
- Vietnam banned unskippable ads to improve user control and experience on digital platforms.
- The move may push companies to change ad strategies and could influence global regulation trends.
Rust Packaging With Enclosed.horse
- Enclosed.horse packages Rust apps into single distributable binaries for easier deployment.
- Developers reported excitement and questions about performance and workflow compatibility.
Unexpected Cloud Price Changes Hurt Planning
- AWS quietly raised GPU prices ~15% over a weekend, surprising many customers.
- Sudden cloud price changes highlight the need for constant cost vigilance and alternative planning.