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Tell HN: Stop emailing HN users with deceptive AI spam

Lately, I've been getting many emails that appear to be from a fellow human HN user who saw something you said on HN, and was inspired to reach out about joining their company.There's usually a faint whiff of AI, though they usually pick a personal detail of yours to mention (to make it not look like pre-AI spam), and sometimes are even sent from the email address of someone listed as a founder on a startup's web site. There's no indication that this is automated, by AI or o

I ditched Chrome and Firefox for this modern, free, and open-source alternative

The browser wars ended a while ago. Most of us have picked a side and settled in, with the choice largely coming down to either Chrome or Firefox. However, just because we’ve settled in doesn’t mean innovation in the browser space has stopped. New browsers are still coming out with cool new features.

De-Googling Android isn't about losing features—it's about gaining control

De-Googling an Android phone generally means removing annoying things from your device's overall experience. You accept that you'll lose certain functionality, but the main upside is a more private, secure experience. However, a handful of features become more useful once you remove Google from the equation. Stop treating Google like the default, and you'll find tha

Ryobi Whisper Series: are the tools actually quiet, or just marketing?

Ryobi makes tons of excellent tools for inside and outside the home, for outdoor activities, and more. And if you're sick of yard work tools loud enough to double as a soundtrack, Ryobi has plenty of solutions. Surely you've wandered Home Depot aisles looking at mowers, blowers, or trimmers and seen the "Whisper Series," but is it any good?

Why entry-level data jobs are still critical in the AI age

AI has disrupted data work, but entry-level data jobs shouldn't be eliminated. Learn how these roles can evolve for the future.<img src='https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1735225147804-81534d31ea85?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wyMzg1fDB8MXxzZWFyY2h8MTl8fFRlY2glMjBKb2JzfGVufDB8fDJ8fDE3Mzc1NzA1MTR8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=1080' />

Tech Layoffs Outpace 2025 As Big Companies Shift Spending To AI

From January through August, U.S. tech layoffs reached at least 94,046, up 16.8% from 80,486 in the same period of 2025.<img src='https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1671723421718-5f168e661587?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=MnwyMzg1fDB8MXxzZWFyY2h8NXx8VGVjaCUyMEpvYnN8ZW58MHx8Mnx8MTY3MjI5NzY0Mg&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=1080' />

On Writing

&#x201c;There really are no characters in plays; there are relationships.&#x201d;--Arthur MillerFor 100s more On Writing posts, go here.The Protagonist&#x2019;s Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytellingis a #1 Best Seller in Film and Television. Endorsed by over thirty professional screenwriters, novelists, and academics, you may purchase it here.

Fable associate game director confirms &#039;you won&#039;t need to do &#039;thousands&#039; of playthroughs&#039; to achieve 100% completion or the Platinum trophy — &#039;We have the list, but we&#039;re not going to spoil the surprise&#039;

Fable's achievement list has been nailed down, say associate game directors Craig Littler and Will KennedyThey say players won't have to do "30,000 playthroughs" to achieve 100% completionThey want to keep the list secret for now to not "spoi the surprise"Playground Games has confirmed it has locked down Fable's trophy list, but swears players won't have to do several playthroughs to achieve 100% completion.Speaking in a press Q&A at Gamescom attended by TechRadar Gam

I finally de-Googled my life, but I still use Waze in Android Auto for 4 important reasons

I've spent a lot of time replacing Google apps and services with alternatives, and have moved on from Google Maps, Chrome, Photos, and even Search. But the one Google app that I keep coming back to is Waze. I keep it installed on my phone and use it in Android Auto, and there are four specific reasons why.

Bitdefender first to launch free &#039;temporary&#039; VPN for AI Agents because they&#039;re worth it — but you can only use it on Apple M-series Macs for now

Bitdefender launches privacy tool built specifically for autonomous AI agentsEach agent task gets a disposable, temporary connection that deactivates when the task is doneVPN for AI Agents runs on a Model Context Protocol server architecture entirelyBitdefender has introduced VPN for AI Agents, a standalone privacy tool built specifically for the autonomous software agents now browsing, researching, and transacting on behalf of everyday users.The company says this pub

NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, September 26 (game #1203)

Looking for a different day?A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, September 25 (game #1202).Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It

Fed hopes to tame inflation without hurting job market

Fed officials hope higher interest rates and changing inflation expectations can bring prices under control without ...<img src='https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1661948626881-31ce0b1ff6dd?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=MnwyMzg1fDB8MXxzZWFyY2h8M3x8Sm9iJTIwTWFya2V0fGVufDB8fDJ8fDE2NjIwMjgwNTM&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&q=80&w=1080' />

Save big on this 1TB Samsung T7 SSD with 1,050MB/s read speeds

Samsung is behind some of our favorite portable SSDs, with the T7 being an excellent example. This incredibly versatile 1TB drive combines USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity with a durable aluminum enclosure.• Best for: Professionals, students, photographers, and creators who need fast, compact external storage that can easily switch between modern devices.• The deal: The Samsung T7 1TB SSD is now $230 (was $275) at Amazon.• Why it matters: Samsung has consistently delivered

FOSS app of the week: Kdenlive unlocks professional video editing without a subscription

For a long time, if you needed to do any video editing, it felt like you only had two real options: pay for software or settle for a free but incomplete replacement. Adobe's move to a subscription model has only aggravated the problem; Premiere now costs you at least $20 per month, usually more.

You don&#039;t need a separate app for these 6 Android features anymore

I’ve installed plenty of apps over the years simply because my phone couldn’t do something I wanted it to do. Need to identify a song? Download an app. Want to send a file to someone nearby? There was an app for that, too. But Android has come a long way, and many of those once-essential apps are no longer necessary. Modern Android phones now have built-in tools for

The hidden costs of running a Home Assistant smart home (and why they&#039;re worse than you&#039;d expect)

<p>Home Assistant is free, open-source software that costs nothing to download and install. But the software is only the beginning. Running Home Assistant involves plenty of costs, many of which can be higher than you think.</p><img src='https://static0.howtogeekimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/wm/2025/07/the-box-for-home-assistant-green.JPG' />

Amiga Screens: A Primer

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Go Into The Story interview: Jeffrey Lieber

My talk with screenwriter and TV writer-producer whose credits include co-writing the pilot for the series Lost.Jeffrey Lieber was early and active presence on Twitter. A Hollywood writer whose movie credits include Tangled and Tuck Everlasting, and TV credits include Miami Medical, The Whole Truth, Pan Am, Necessary Roughness, Impulse, and NCIS: New Orleans, he offered sage advice to prospective screenwriters. In 2013, I conducted a Go Into The Story interview with him. Here it is in its entire

Top Bachelor’s Degrees That Lead to the Strongest Job Prospects After Graduation

College costs are soaring, yet many graduates are struggling to find work. These are the majors for the fields projected to have the most job openings through 2034.<img src='https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1758784549626-09b36c047c30?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wyMzg1fDB8MXxzZWFyY2h8NXx8Sm9iJTIwT3BlbmluZ3N8ZW58MHx8Mnx8MTc2NDYzNjQ1Mnww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=1080' />

About 80% of job openings at Hataractive are open to those with no experience

Even if you open job sites while continuing your part-time job, you may find yourself closing them without a single company you want to apply to left. You see job postings that say "no experience required," but you stop before the application button because you don't know if your work history wi