1. LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices (www.notebookcheck.net)

An investigation by Gamers Nexus found LG smart TVs sweep local networks to map phones and nearby devices. Tests also showed the sets can capture microphone audio with the screen off — they then upload data once reconnected to the internet.

LG smart TVs have been found to actively scan local networks for nearby devices and can record audio through their microphones even when the screen is off. This data is uploaded when the TVs reconnect to the internet, raising serious privacy concerns for users.

3. 216M Spy TVs – The LG Smart TV Problem [video] (www.youtube.com)

SUPPORT THE DATA DRAGNET SERIES: https://store.gamersnexus.net/data-dragnetThe LG Smart TVs we've tested have first-party ACR (automatic content recognition)...

LG Smart TVs have been found to record audio even when the screen is off, raising serious privacy concerns about how they interact with local devices. The video discusses the implications of this issue and what it means for users.

6. bzip3 (github.com)

A better and stronger spiritual successor to BZip2. - iczelia/bzip3

Bzip3 aims to improve upon BZip2 by offering enhanced performance and capabilities. It’s designed for those looking for a more efficient compression tool.

8. Switzerland's Federal Government Is Replacing Microsoft on 3k Computers (itsfoss.com)

This is the pilot phase, with 3,000 workstations moving away from Microsoft 365. The federal administration has over 54,000 computers.

Switzerland is testing a shift away from Microsoft 365 for 3,000 of its federal workstations as part of a broader initiative involving over 54,000 computers. This move could signal significant changes in the country’s approach to software management and data security.

9. Watch Los Angeles get built, one building at a time (1880–2026) (lax-skyline.parcelscope.net)

Every building in the City of Los Angeles, one box per structure, colored by the decade it was built. Watch the city fill in from 1880 to today.

A visual representation shows the growth of Los Angeles over more than a century, with each building represented as a colored box indicating its decade of construction. This unique timeline highlights the city’s architectural evolution from 1880 to 2026.

10. Making a Python interpreter in 1024 bytes (austinhenley.com)

I challenged myself to make a tiny subset of Python in C.

A programmer undertook the challenge of creating a minimal Python interpreter in just 1024 bytes of C code. This project highlights the creativity and technical skill involved in building a functional programming language from scratch.

11. 'You Can See Everything' Review: Nathan Fielder's Doc About Elizabeth Holmes (variety.com)

It's a reality-TV-as-hangout-movie portrait of the Theranos fraudster, which is Fielder's way to ask: What makes someone like Elizabeth Holmes tick?

Nathan Fielder’s documentary offers a unique blend of reality TV and character study, probing the motivations behind Elizabeth Holmes and her infamous Theranos scandal. It’s an intriguing look at the psyche of a high-profile fraudster.

14. Leaving VMware Just Got Harder After Broadcom Pulled VDDK Downloads (www.virtualizationhowto.com)

Broadcom pulled public VMware VDDK downloads, creating new challenges for customers migrating to Azure, Nutanix, OpenShift, KVM, and other platforms.

Broadcom’s decision to remove public downloads of VMware’s VDDK complicates the migration process for customers moving to platforms like Azure and Nutanix. This change raises significant hurdles for businesses looking to transition their workloads.

15. This Month in Ladybird – August 2026 (ladybird.org)

Video on Twitch and YouTube, CSS scroll snap, JavaScript debugging, session restore, and a serious push on engine performance with a new style engine.

August 2026 highlights key updates in web development, including enhancements in video streaming on Twitch and YouTube, improved CSS scroll snap features, and advancements in JavaScript debugging. The article also discusses a new style engine aimed at boosting overall performance.

16. Scientists observe Einstein's gravity in the quantum world (www.ox.ac.uk)

An international team including Oxford physicists has observed a long-predicted effect of gravity on a falling quantum object for the first time. The study provides an experimental connection between quantum physics and Einstein's theory of gravity.

17. Trusting-Trust Attack against an Entire Linux Distribution (arxiv.org)

Ken Thompson's trusting-trust attack, in which a compromised compiler backdoors the programs it builds and reproduces the backdoor in subsequent rebuilds of itself, is widely regarded as a threat specific to compilers. We show that it is not. We construct a complete trusting-trust attack around GNU strip, an ordinary build utility that neither inspects nor generates source code, using only manipulations of finished ELF files. In the bootstrap of the NixOS Linux distribution, a single tampered strip in the binary seed implants a payload that propagates from one generation of strip to the next and survives into the final standard environment after the seed leaves the dependency closure. On a real nixpkgs revision, the attack builds a complete graphical installer without failures and backdoors almost every one of its binaries, enabling arbitrary malicious behavior of the subverted packages.

A new type of trusting-trust attack has been demonstrated that targets the GNU strip utility, revealing vulnerabilities beyond compilers. By manipulating finished ELF files during NixOS’s bootstrap process, this research highlights the risks of compromised build tools in software distribution.

18. Simple Is Not Small (jyn.dev)

small programs hide coupling

The article discusses how small programs can obscure the relationships between different components, leading to challenges in understanding and managing software complexity. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing these hidden connections to improve software design.

21. Live map of public transport in Belgium (openbaarvervoerbelgie.be)

Elke bus, tram, metro en trein in België live op één kaart: De Lijn, STIB-MIVB, TEC en NMBS/SNCB.

A live map consolidates all public transport options in Belgium, including buses, trams, metros, and trains from major providers like De Lijn and SNCB. This tool offers real-time tracking, making it easier to navigate the country’s transit system.

22. Programming is Art (orchidfiles.com)

When I started programming, my whole day revolved around development. I’d wake up, write code, and go to sleep. And that’s how it was day in and day out. My entire social circle consisted of people who also wrote code. I studied frameworks, libraries, and various programming languages.

The author reflects on their immersive journey into programming, highlighting how it consumed their daily life and shaped their social interactions. This personal account offers insight into the dedication and passion that can accompany a career in coding.

23. Show HN: Stuxnet – A reconstructed source code of the infamous cyber-weapon (github.com)

Stuxnet, Here reproduced by me, Only for researchs educations purposes. It set work on WindowsXP and Windows 7 only. - Sadpainy/Stuxnet

A reconstructed version of the Stuxnet source code is now available for educational research, providing insights into one of the most infamous cyber-weapons ever created. This resource offers a unique opportunity to understand the complexities of Stuxnet’s design and functionality.

24. Speculative Decoding in vLLM on AMD GPUs (vllm.ai)

A practical guide to speculative decoding in vLLM on AMD GPUs, covering draft-and-verify mechanics, MTP, EAGLE-3, DFlash, DSpark, configuration, tuning, and ben

Learn how to implement speculative decoding in vLLM on AMD GPUs with detailed insights on mechanics, configuration, and tuning techniques. This guide offers practical advice for optimizing performance using advanced features like MTP and EAGLE-3.

27. TiVo to charge money for skipping commercials in your own recordings (cordcuttersnews.com)

TiVo has begun notifying customers of a significant change to one of its longest-standing and most popular DVR features. Starting November 2, 2026, the current version of SkipMode that allows users to jump over commercial breaks with a single button press on the remote will no longer be available. The company is instead preparing to […]

TiVo will soon require users to pay for the ability to skip commercials in their recordings, ending the free SkipMode feature. This change, effective November 2, 2026, marks a major shift in how TiVo customers will interact with their recorded content.

28. Show HN: I built an aesthetically pleasing puzzle (jigsawhaiku.com)

Jigsaw Haiku is a new puzzle designed to be visually appealing and less challenging than typical offerings. Created as a standalone project, it aims to provide a more relaxed puzzle experience while maintaining an attractive aesthetic.

29. Please don't rearrange our shoes when we turn up, paramedics in Japan urge (www.theguardian.com)

It is polite to reposition a guest’s shoes when they arrive, but the emergency services in one city advise just skipping that part

Paramedics in Japan are urging residents to avoid rearranging shoes when guests arrive, as it can hinder their ability to respond quickly in emergencies. This advice highlights a cultural practice that could have serious implications for safety.

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