1. New York City's iconic horse-drawn carriages expected to take their last trot (www.cnn.com)

New York City’s iconic Central Park horse-drawn carriage industry is nearing its end after Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin reached a deal on legislation that aims to abolish the carriage rides.

The horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park, a staple of New York City’s charm, are set to be discontinued following a new legislative agreement. This decision marks a significant shift in the city’s tourism landscape and raises questions about the future of the industry.

2. Making 1,750 programmable PCB badges for Canada's biggest hackathon (va3ndf.com)

How a cardstock name tag became 1,750 programmable circuit boards, and everything that went wrong along the way.

Discover the transformation of simple name tags into 1,750 programmable circuit boards for a major hackathon, including the challenges faced during the process. This behind-the-scenes look reveals the ingenuity and problem-solving involved in such a large-scale project.

6. Seized server Autistici/Inventati (A/I) in Amsterdam for U.S. authorities (nltimes.nl)

Police in Amsterdam seized a server from a data center in the city’s eastern district on Tuesday, following a request from U.S. authorities. The police confirmed the seizure after it was reported by the NRC.The seized server belongs to Italian internet provider Autistici/Inventati (A/I). Dutch police are creating a digital image of its data to hand over to U.S. authorities, as required under the American request for legal assistance.

Authorities in Amsterdam have confiscated a server from the Italian internet provider Autistici/Inventati at the request of U.S. officials. The police are now generating a digital copy of the data to comply with American legal requirements.

8. MS Paint Adds Freeform Rotation (2026) (blogs.windows.com)

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasingΒ Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1619Β to the Canary Channel (KB 5077230)
What’s new in Canary Build 28020.1619
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10. Show HN: Stoke Money – Personal finance app built around a cash flow forecast (stoke.money)

Stoke detects your recurring paychecks and bills automatically and projects your balance forward β€” a heads up before a big bill lands, a nudge when you've got room to spare.

Stoke Money addresses a common pain point in personal finance tracking by offering a cash flow forecast that aligns more accurately with actual cash movements. The app aims to provide a clearer picture of financial health by considering the timing of expenses, making it a useful tool for those frustrated with traditional finance apps.

11. Casio F-91W using Statecharts (github.com)

Interactive model of the Casio F-91W watch using statecharts - dundalek/casio-f91w-fsm

An interactive model of the classic Casio F-91W watch has been created using statecharts, allowing users to visualize its functions and operations in a unique way. Check out how this project brings a retro timepiece to life through interactive design.

13. Show HN: OneDeploy – Managed open-source apps with nightly backups and TLS (onedeploy.co)

Deploy open-source apps on a dedicated server. Pick an app, a region, and a plan. Pay by the hour, capped monthly.

OneDeploy offers a straightforward way to run open-source applications on dedicated servers, allowing users to choose their app, location, and pricing plan with flexible hourly rates. It also includes nightly backups and TLS for added security, making it an appealing option for developers looking for managed solutions.

14. Qualcomm Legally Proves Arm Breached Its License, Wins $2 (www.techpowerup.com)

A Delaware jury has found that Arm breached its Architecture License Agreement (ALA) with Qualcomm, but the award is about as small as it gets. Reuters reports that Qualcomm gets just $2 in nominal damages, $1 for each of the two claims it won. The jury agreed that Arm withheld software patches...

A jury has ruled in favor of Qualcomm, determining that Arm violated its licensing agreement by withholding software patches. However, the financial outcome is minimal, with Qualcomm receiving only $2 in damages.

15. Redesigning Source Control at Anthropic (simonwillison.net)

Interesting piece from Anthropic describing why and how they built their own custom alternative to Git, based on the dramatic increase in rate of changes to their code after the …

16. Japanese people still aren't having sex. And nobody knows why (www.sciencefocus.com)

Around 1 in 10 Japanese people reach their 30s without ever having had sex, according to a recent review.

A surprising statistic reveals that about 10% of Japanese individuals reach their 30s without any sexual experience. The reasons behind this trend remain unclear, prompting questions about cultural, social, and economic factors influencing relationships in Japan.

17. PGO or not PGO this is the dilemma. Step 2 (www.percona.com)

Step 2: How it works Given the topic complexity and the length of this article I have split it in 3 three different blog-post: What is PGO How PGO it works Why my sysbench-trained build loses and how to do it right. How PGO works: PGO is a two-pass build. First pass compiles with instrumentation … Continued

This article breaks down Profile-Guided Optimization (PGO) into three parts, detailing its functionality and addressing common pitfalls with sysbench-trained builds. Understanding how PGO operates can help improve your software’s performance significantly.

18. Porsche Mission S (www.porsche.com)

Timeless, purist, and driver-focused: Discover our commitment to the sports car.

Porsche emphasizes its dedication to creating sports cars that prioritize timeless design and an engaging driving experience. Learn how the Mission S embodies these principles.

20. 4 Years of Ludicon (www.ludicon.com)

Reflections on independent software development, the changing middleware industry, AI, and the future of real-time texture compression.

The piece offers insights into the evolution of independent software development over the past four years, highlighting shifts in the middleware landscape and the impact of AI on the future of real-time texture compression. It’s a thoughtful look at how these changes are shaping the industry.

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