Hacker News Recap

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Sep 24, 2025 • 14min

September 23rd, 2025 | Nine things I learned in ninety years

Discover nine insightful life lessons that emphasize the importance of continuous learning and collaboration. Delve into the ethical debate surrounding a controversial SQL command targeting users in Iran. Explore the benefits of inclusivity in meetings with the 'Always Invite Anna' approach. Learn about a new tool to locate San Francisco parking officers, stirring privacy discussions. Plus, hear about Shopify's takeover of key Ruby tools, Go's Valgrind support, and a unique directory navigation tool, Zoxide.
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Sep 23, 2025 • 15min

September 22nd, 2025 | You did this with an AI and you do not understand what you're doing here

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on September 22, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): You did this with an AI and you do not understand what you're doing hereOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45330378&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:55): How I, a beginner developer, read the tutorial you, a developer, wrote for meOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45328247&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:20): Cloudflare is sponsoring Ladybird and OmarchyOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45332860&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:46): Cap'n Web: a new RPC system for browsers and web serversOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45332883&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(06:11): OpenAI and Nvidia announce partnership to deploy 10GW of Nvidia systemsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45335474&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:37): Qwen3-Omni: Native Omni AI model for text, image and videoOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45336989&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(09:02): Why haven't local-first apps become popular?Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45333021&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:27): Tell the EU: Don't Break Encryption with "Chat Control"Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45331217&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:53): Download responsiblyOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45329414&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(13:18): Tesla coast-to-coast FSD crashes after 60 milesOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45332120&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai
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Sep 22, 2025 • 15min

September 21st, 2025 | They Thought They Were Free (1955)

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on September 21, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): They Thought They Were Free (1955)Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45321663&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:53): Meta exposé author faces $50k fine per breach of non-disparagement agreementOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45322050&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:16): Amazon to end commingling after years of complaints from brands and sellersOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45319463&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:39): AI was supposed to help juniors shine. Why does it mostly make seniors stronger?Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45319062&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(06:02): Sj.h: A tiny little JSON parsing library in ~150 lines of C99Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45324349&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:25): iFixit iPhone Air teardownOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45319690&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:48): LaLiga's Anti-Piracy Crackdown Triggers Widespread Internet Disruptions in SpainOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45323856&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:11): Spectral Labs releases SGS-1: the first generative model for structured CADOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45319876&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:34): Oxford loses top 3 university ranking in the UKOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45323793&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:57): DXGI debugging: Microsoft put me on a listOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45323207&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai
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Sep 21, 2025 • 14min

September 20th, 2025 | Ultrasonic Chef's Knife

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on September 20, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Ultrasonic Chef's KnifeOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45314592&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:51): Disney+ cancellation page crashes as customers rush to quitOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45308558&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:13): Microsoft has urged its employees on H-1B and H-4 visas to return immediatelyOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45312877&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:35): Git: Introduce Rust and announce it will become mandatory in the build systemOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45312696&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(05:56): $2 WeAct Display FS adds a 0.96-inch USB information display to your computerOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45317527&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:18): Are touchscreens in cars dangerous?Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45314432&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:40): FLX1s phone is launchedOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45312326&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:01): Cormac McCarthy's tips on how to write a science paper (2019) [pdf]Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45313557&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:23): Britain jumps into bed with Palantir in £1.5B defense pactOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45313793&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:45): Designing NotebookLMOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45315312&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai
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Sep 20, 2025 • 15min

September 19th, 2025 | Trump to impose $100k fee for H-1B worker visas, White House says

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on September 19, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Trump to impose $100k fee for H-1B worker visas, White House saysOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45305845&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:53): Help us raise $200k to free JavaScript from OracleOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45297066&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:16): Ruby Central's Attack on RubyGems [pdf]Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45299170&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:39): I regret building this $3000 Pi AI clusterOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45302065&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(06:02): Ask HN: Has anyone else been unemployed for over two years?Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45306539&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:25): Ants that seem to defy biology – They lay eggs that hatch into another speciesOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45300865&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:48): NostrOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45298336&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:11): Disney+ cancellation page crashes as customers rush to quitOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45308558&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:34): Internal emails reveal Ticketmaster helped scalpers jack up prices, FTC saysOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45305042&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:57): Trevor Milton's Nikola case dropped by SEC following Trump pardonOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45302220&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai
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Sep 19, 2025 • 14min

September 18th, 2025 | Slack has raised our charges by $195k per year

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on September 18, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Slack has raised our charges by $195k per yearOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45283887&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:51): Nvidia buys $5B in IntelOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45288161&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:12): KDE is now my favorite desktopOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45288690&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:33): Meta Ray-Ban DisplayOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45283306&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(05:55): Show HN: The text disappears when you screenshot itOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45284311&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:16): Meta’s live demo fails; “AI” recording plays before the actor takes the stepsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45294859&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:37): CERN Animal Shelter for Computer Mice (2011)Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45286369&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(09:58): Grief gets an expiration date, just like usOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45290021&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:20): Apple: SSH and FileVaultOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45294440&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:41): Want to piss off your IT department? Are the links not malicious looking enough?Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45295898&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai
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Sep 18, 2025 • 14min

September 17th, 2025 | Apple Photos app corrupts images

In a recent discussion, the Apple Photos app faced a serious issue with image corruption. Major advancements like the completion of WebAssembly 3.0 and a nostalgic revival of GNU Midnight Commander also caught attention. Financial concerns arose with Slack raising prices by a staggering $195,000 annually. Additionally, Asus gamers grapple with a firmware bug while Germany’s stance on EU chat-control shifted to undecided. The dialogue also covered urgent security updates for iOS, pressures in media leading to show cancellations, and strategies for overcoming procrastination.
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Sep 17, 2025 • 14min

September 16th, 2025 | Man jailed for parole violations after refusing to decrypt his Tor node

A man finds himself jailed for refusing to decrypt his Tor node, raising critical questions about privacy rights. The discussion highlights a massive malware attack compromising over 40 NPM packages. UN investigators announce a damning report on Israel regarding genocide in Gaza. Explore the resurgence of Linux phones as vital tools for privacy and control. Denmark celebrates near-eradication of cancer-causing HPV strains through vaccination efforts. Meanwhile, Waymo prepares for commercial operations at SFO, stirring excitement in tech circles.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 14min

September 15th, 2025 | Hosting a website on a disposable vape

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on September 15, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Hosting a website on a disposable vapeOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45252817&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:52): Hosting a website on a disposable vapeOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45249287&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:14): Denmark's Justice Minister calls encrypted messaging a false civil libertyOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45248802&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:37): PayPal to support Ethereum and BitcoinOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45249915&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(05:59): React is winning by default and slowing innovationOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45252715&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:21): The Mac app flea marketOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45246971&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:44): Wanted to spy on my dog, ended up spying on TP-LinkOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45251690&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:06): Language models pack billions of concepts into 12k dimensionsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45245948&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:28): macOS TahoeOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45252378&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:51): RustGPT: A pure-Rust transformer LLM built from scratchOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45247890&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai
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Sep 15, 2025 • 15min

September 14th, 2025 | Models of European metro stations

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on September 14, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Models of European metro stationsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45238055&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:52): ChatControl update: blocking minority held but Denmark is moving forward anywayOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45242458&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:15): Repetitive negative thinking associated with cognitive decline in older adultsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45239085&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:38): EPA Seeks to Eliminate Critical PFAS Drinking Water ProtectionsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45239803&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(06:01): Betty Crocker broke recipes by shrinking boxesOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45243635&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:24): Writing an operating system kernel from scratchOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45240682&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:47): Why We SpiralOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45240146&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:10): Grapevine canes can be converted into plastic-like material that will decomposeOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45243803&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:33): If my kids excel, will they move away?Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45236411&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:56): Bank of Thailand freezes 3M accounts, sets daily transfer limits to curb fraudOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45240304&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai

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