December 19th, 2025 | Hacker News front page now, but the titles are honest

Dec 20, 2025

Discover the evolution of Hacker News as it embraces honest titles, fostering trust among users. Amazon's new option for DRM-free eBooks lets readers enjoy EPUB and PDF formats, sparking lively discussions. Explore GotaTun, a Rust implementation improving WireGuard performance, and Garage, an innovative object store designed for edge computing. Noclip.website takes you on a nostalgic journey through preserved video game levels. Plus, dive into the browser experience of playing GTA Vice City and unpack the quirks of Intel's naming conventions.

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Honest Titles Boost Community Trust

Honest titles improve user trust by favoring clarity over clickbait.
The host says algorithm tweaks can promote simpler, more descriptive headlines.

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Amazon Embraces Interoperable Ebooks

Allowing EPUB/PDF downloads increases reader flexibility and device compatibility.
The host frames Amazon's move as aligning with demand for interoperability and open standards.

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Rust Can Harden WireGuard Implementations

A Rust WireGuard implementation can leverage memory safety for fewer bugs.
The host highlights Gotatun's potential for security and performance gains via Rust.

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