1. Things to know if you get cancer in 2026 (jjmaxwell4.com)
Personal website and portfolio
2. AI agents aren't 'going rogue.' Frontier labs are skipping security basics (www.csoonline.com)
Cyber experts say AI labs’ containment and monitoring failures — not agents with minds of their own — are to blame for recent alarming hacking reports. CISOs should vet their AI vendors and tighten security basics as safeguards.
Recent hacking concerns are attributed to security lapses in AI labs rather than rogue AI behavior. Cybersecurity experts recommend that organizations thoroughly evaluate their AI vendors and reinforce basic security measures to prevent future incidents.
3. Amazon pushes up prices across the Internet (www.not-ship.com)
You don’t have to shop on Amazon to pay Amazon's high prices.
Amazon’s pricing strategies are influencing costs across various online retailers, meaning consumers may face higher prices even when shopping elsewhere. This trend raises questions about market competition and consumer choice.
4. Do dentists know what they're doing? (mapwriting.substack.com)
7. Tiny Little Office (tinylittleoffice.com)
A tiny office suite where the link is the document. No accounts. Nothing is saved anywhere unless you choose to keep it on this device.
A new office suite prioritizes privacy and simplicity by linking documents without requiring user accounts or saving data online. It’s designed for those who want complete control over their files without the clutter of traditional office software.
8. Passkeys Are Not a Trap (scotthelme.co.uk)
A post called Passkeys are a trap. Do not use them. has been doing the rounds over the last few days, making it pretty high on Hacker News, and I've had it sent to me many times with an 'is this true?' kind of vibe. It's written for
A recent post has sparked debate by claiming that passkeys are dangerous and should be avoided. This article counters that argument, addressing the concerns and providing a clearer understanding of passkeys and their security benefits.
9. Americans' Social Activity Has Steeply Declined in the Past 30 Years (www.dataforprogress.org)
Our survey finds significant, double-digit declines in Americans’ participation in key social activities from 1995 to 2026.
A recent survey reveals that Americans are engaging in key social activities far less than they did three decades ago, showing notable double-digit declines. The findings highlight a shifting landscape in social interaction that could have implications for community and mental health.
10. Suicide rates highest ever among middle-aged men (www.telegraph.co.uk)
11. ICE Planning $100M 'Nightmare' Domestic Spy Program (prospect.org)
12. Google is silently linking your phone number across all signed-in accounts (www.androidauthority.com)
13. AOSP Source Releases Are So Late Developers Disassemble Libraries to Report Bugs (github.com)
Description On Android 17 builds from September 2026, wcscspn() and wcspbrk() stop at the first character of the string that is >= U+0100 whenever the reject set has two or more characters that are...
14. Anthropic's Scion is heavily inspired by Mononoke (sunshowers.io)
It is important to provide credit.
15. Why is every rationalist blog post way too long? (alexwennerberg.com)
16. Fire at Starlink site in Bulgaria after suspected sabotage in Poland (dpa-international.com)
17. Banks are now trying to offload the AI data center debt they just underwrote (startupfortune.com)
Banks including JPMorgan and MUFG are shopping AI data center debt tied to Oracle as credit default swaps spike and bond order books thin out.
Major banks like JPMorgan and MUFG are looking to sell off AI data center debt linked to Oracle, as concerns grow over rising credit default swaps and shrinking bond order books. This shift signals increasing caution in the financial sector regarding AI investments.
18. Jev 1.14: For the Builders and Dreamers (typesafe.ai)
TypeSafe AI is an AI lab building machine-native intelligence infrastructure for automation, designed to make decisions within software. Try our first System One Model, Jev, in early access.
TypeSafe AI is launching an early access version of its System One Model, Jev, aimed at automating decision-making in software. This new infrastructure is designed specifically for developers looking to integrate machine-native intelligence into their projects.
19. Recreational Programming (www.cphiri.dev)
Learn more about Christopher Phiri work experience, education, connections & more. Software developer, UX/UI, Illustrator
Christopher Phiri’s profile highlights his diverse skills as a software developer, UX/UI designer, and illustrator, showcasing his experience and educational background. Discover how his unique blend of talents contributes to his work in recreational programming.
20. Better HTTP/1 connection reuse in Go 1.27 (go.dev)
Go 1.27 includes a change to the HTTP client that can make programs sending many sequential HTTP/1 requests significantly faster.
Go 1.27 improves the HTTP client to enhance the speed of programs that make numerous sequential HTTP/1 requests, potentially boosting performance for developers. This update is particularly relevant for applications that rely heavily on HTTP/1 connections.
21. Yandex outage: data shows that instead of going dark, malicious bots moved (blog.cloudflare.com)
When strikes hit Yandex data centers, many assumed Russian bot operations went dark. Cloudflare data reveals that while search crawling stopped, malicious bots simply migrated to other networks.
Despite the assumption that Yandex’s outage would silence Russian bots, Cloudflare data shows these malicious operations adapted by shifting to alternative networks. This shift highlights the resilience and adaptability of cyber threats in the face of infrastructure challenges.
22. Felix Rieseberg Homepage (felixrieseberg.com)
I work on Claude at Anthropic. Electron co-maintainer. Maintainer of too many little open source projects. Some of it is on VHS.
Felix Rieseberg, a key contributor to the Claude project at Anthropic, is also involved in maintaining Electron and various open-source initiatives. His unique approach includes some projects with a nostalgic twist, even featuring content on VHS.
23. Grace Hopper Celebration Cancelled (anitab.org)
24. Sound – Bartosz Ciechanowski (ciechanow.ski)
Interactive article explaining how sound works.
Discover the mechanics behind sound in this interactive piece that breaks down the science in an engaging way. It’s a great resource for anyone curious about audio, from basics to more complex concepts.
25. 900-Page Pre-Pantone Guide to Color from 1692 (With Complete High-Res Scan) (www.openculture.com)
There’s ahead of its time, then there’s Traité des couleurs servant à la peinture à l’eau -- or, in its original Dutch title, Klaer Lightende Spiegel der Verfkonst, a 900-page book of paint colors made before any such things were common tools of the artist’s, scientist’s, and industrial designer’s trade.
A historical gem, this 900-page guide from 1692 presents a comprehensive collection of paint colors that predates modern color theory and tools. It offers a unique glimpse into the artistic practices of the past, making it a fascinating resource for artists and historians alike.
26. Switzerland proposes banning profiling-based ads to minors (www.admin.ch)
27. Show HN: Petal, open-source CoScreen/ScreenHero finally free (petal.live)
Low latency, high resolution screensharing and remote control.
A former CoScreen team has launched Petal, a new free and open-source tool for pair programming. Built in response to the shutdown of CoScreen, Petal aims to provide a collaborative coding experience inspired by its predecessor.
28. Pg_vectorsearch: An index that is faster than pgvector's IVFFlat and HNSW (github.com)
High-performance vector search for PostgreSQL. Contribute to timescale/pg_vectorsearch development by creating an account on GitHub.
A new index for PostgreSQL promises improved performance for vector searches, outpacing the existing IVFFlat and HNSW methods. Developers can get involved in its development on GitHub.
29. The Origin Story of Kid Pix (red-green-blue.com)
The history of Kid Pix by Craig Hickman
Learn about the fascinating history behind Kid Pix, the beloved software that introduced countless children to digital art and creativity. Discover how Craig Hickman developed this iconic program and its impact on early computer education.
30. Tell HN: Remember to migrate away from .name domain
Third-level .name domains will be permanently deleted next year, prompting users to consider their migration options. The author shares their own struggles with Azure and seeks advice on how others are handling the transition to new domain types.