Are Book Publishers Warming Up to the AI Industry?
There’s at least 15 author-driven lawsuits underway against AI companies, while publishers have filed roughly 10 more coordinated suits of their own, notes Publisher’s Weekly.

Yet “While the lawsuits play out, some publishers are building bridges.”

Google recently announced a partnership with Bloomsbury, De Gruyter Brill, Johns Hopkins University Press, Macmillan, O’Reilly … ⌘ Read more

Journalist Calls Out ‘Collective Amnesia’ of Schools’ Romance With Big Tech Over AI
“Turns out, Silicon Valley isn’t especially altruistic,” writes the nonprofit education news site The 74. They’re reading a new book promising “the inside story of how Big Tech catalyzed, co-opted, and ultimately came to capture computer science and AI education in America”. Written by
New York Times business re … ⌘ Read more

When we arrived for the setup, the Düsseldorf youth group was dismantling their camp on the same spot that we had originally booked. But the camp site manager told us that we were the only group on the entire camp site, so we could select any spot, whatever we liked. That was really great, because originally we would have needed to transport all food 150-200 meters from the kitchen to our site. Hence, we just decided to set up in front of the kitchen. We still could just use the entire camp site for games, separate the heavy snorers from the rest, etc.

The only downside was that the sanitary facility was on the other end of the camp site. So, when taking a shower, going to the loo, washing the dishes, we had to always hike over the entire camp site. The kids and their leaders had to do their dishes themselves, this was a tent camp, not a hotel visit after all. Being a member of the kitchen team, we of course took advantage of the dishwashing machines, though. :-) In a traditional tent camp, the kitchen’s dishes are washed by the rotating dish/kitchen service. All children have to participate in that a few times.

On the second to last full day, some camp constructions were built. That spot was another ten minutes hike into the woods. Not sure why the that program wasn’t done right at the beginning but towards the end. That would have been a great playground throughout the camp.

2026 Hugo Award Winners Include Ursula Le Guin-Authored Graphic Novel
This year’s Hugo Award winners were announced last weekend at Worldcon — the world’s longest-running science fiction/fantasy convention. The Orange County Register reports there were fans “clad in capes, gowns and elaborate character costumes,” with famous attendees including Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin, who held a book s … ⌘ Read more

Rebounder is an ultra stylish precision-platformer comic-book world of ink, paper, and print
Just announced by Aggro Crab (PEAK, Another Crab’s Treasure) is the insanely cool looking Rebounder.

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Dell Stock Surges On Record Orders For AI Servers
Dell reported record fiscal Q2 results as AI server demand surged, booking $60.9 billion in AI server orders and ending the quarter with a $95 billion backlog. From a report: The company posted record revenue of $47 billion, up 58% year over year. Earnings per share came in at $6.34, up 273% from a year ago. Adjusted earnings rose 203% to $7.04 per share.

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Gemini Notebook Now Lets You Reference Books, Turn Them Into Different Formats
Google is adding an “Expert Intelligence” feature to Gemini Notebook (formerly known as NotebookLM) that lets users cite and work directly from more than 100,000 books they own through Google Play Books. Those books can be used as sources for things like quizzes, infographics, and Audio Overviews. Digital Trends reports … ⌘ Read more

Inside the Warehouse Where Amazon Scans and Destroys Books For AI Training
Last week, 404 Media published a story that revealed an Amazon warehouse where the company scans and destroys thousands of books for AI training data. Today, the publication has released an interview with one of the Amazon employees at the warehouse. “The employee worked at Amazon’s VGT3 warehouse, which is housed in the same … ⌘ Read more

Ukrainian Publishers Call For Support After Russian Attacks Destroy 10 Million Books
Russian attacks on Ukrainian publishing infrastructure in July and August destroyed roughly 10 million books, which equates to about 30% of Ukraine’s annual book output. The Ukrainian Book Institute is warning of a potential “collapse of the entire book ecosystem” and is calling for international financial a … ⌘ Read more

Google Buys All of Spirit Airlines’ Data to Feed Its AI Models
Google has agreed to pay $10 million for a massive trove of anonymized Spirit Airlines data following the carrier’s shutdown, including internal communications, spreadsheets, booking and frequent-flyer records, transactions, and employee information. CNN reports: Did you ever fly on Spirit Airlines? Or work there? Or send an email to someone who worke … ⌘ Read more

Tracking Rare Books Leads to an Amazon AI Training Facility
alternative_right shares a report from 404 Media: Amazon is buying massive quantities of books, scanning them for AI training data, and destroying them in the process. A 404 Media investigation was able to reveal Amazon’s book buying operation, which hasn’t been previously reported, by placing a tracking device in a rare book we suspected would be acquire … ⌘ Read more

Globe-trotting choices-matter CRPG ‘Travelling At Night’ has a demo up
From the creator of Cultist Simulator and Book of Hours comes a globe-trotting choices-matter CRPG, with a demo now up for Travelling At Night.

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AI Assistant Hacks Gym Website In First Known Australian Autonomous Cyber Attack
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ABC News & Headlines: Andrew asked his personal assistant to book him a spot in one of his gym’s coveted morning classes. It was a task he thought was well suited to this particular assistant because the booking form was online and because his assistant was not a person – it … ⌘ Read more

Company Offering Printed Books To Train AI Stops After 404 Media Coverage
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 404 Media: Following 404 Media’s reporting that book database company ISBNdb claimed to source printed books to then sell to AI companies for AI training, the company deleted the part of its website offering the service and walked back claims that it would train AI models, and instead cal … ⌘ Read more

I don’t get people strolling in nature with headphones on and constantly staring at their phones all the time. Why even go outside if you cover ears and eyes? Okay, you’re on the move and smell the country air, but still. Yesterday, one girl was wearing earphones and reading a real book while walking on a field path. Better than a phone, sure, but what the hell!?

@bender@twtxt.net Thanks, mate!

On the back of the bench, the badge says: “Gestiftet Verein berg hohenstaufen Göppingen 2013”. I read that as the Mt. Hohenstaufen club donated the bench itself:

On the front of the bench, the badge says: “Gestiftet von Hildegard Schuster, Gesellschafterin der Schwarz-Gruppe, Firma Wackler”. The bronze lady was donated by a shareholder of the Schwarz group, specifically the local Wackler trucking and logistics company. Clip of 27 in original resolution:

The book itself reads: “Zur Erinnerung an Ralph Kobza” It’s in memory of the sales manager of the art foundry next town that created also this statue. My mate took this photo:

Mobileye Is Entering the US Robotaxi Market With Standalone Service
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The driving technology company Mobileye plans to launch a robotaxi service in an as-yet-unnamed US city in 2027, it said earlier today. The service will be vertically integrated, using Mobileye’s Moovit mobility platform to interact with customers booking rides, coordinate drivers, and … ⌘ Read more

Jump, pivot, circle back: Is this an office meeting or a basketball game?
Our daily jargon has become more physically active than we are. ⌘ Read more

Hit or miss? Our take on the week’s biggest new book releases
From a queer coming-of-age novel and serial killer family secrets to children’s books, cancer care and climate policy, this week’s books take readers in all directions. ⌘ Read more

Supergirl’s Latest ‘Scandal’ Is Ridiculous & Won’t Impact Milly Alcock’s DCU Movie
Supergirl remains one of the biggest releases of the year. Ahead of its release, a new “scandal” has popped up, and is one that’s not only ridiculous but shouldn’t impact the movie at all. Supergirl is set to release in theaters on June 26, 2026, and will be based on Tom King’s 2021-2022 comic book […]

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Supergirl: Jason Momoa Teases Lobo’s DCU Future, Potential R-Rated Spin-off Movie
DCU star Jason Momoa teases a potential R-rated Lobo spin-off movie ahead of Supergirl. The Hollywood star will play the comic book character in the upcoming superhero film starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El. What did Jason Momoa say about Lobo’s DCU future after Supergirl? Lobo’s live-action debut happens with the Supergirl movie later this […]

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Life lessons from Hannibal Lecter? The 10 literary characters who give the best advice
They may not be talking directly to you, but there is much to be learnt from advice dispatched by well-known characters from much-loved books. ⌘ Read more

Little House on the Prairie Trailer Teases Wolves, Disasters, & Conflicts in Netflix TV Show
Netflix has released a heartfelt new trailer for Little House on the Prairie, adapting Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved books once more.

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Netflix’s Hit Book Adaptation Returns for Season 5 Today
One of Netflix‘s popular romance drama TV shows has finally returned with an all-new season. Starting today, all ten episodes of Sweet Magnolias Season 5 are officially available to stream on Netflix. What do we know about Netflix’s Sweet Magnolias Season 5? Sweet Magnolias Season 5 stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie, Brooke Elliott as […]

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Guillermo del Toro’s Iconic Superhero Movie Is Leaving Netflix Soon
Netflix subscribers have limited time left to watch Guillermo del Toro’s Hellboy. The 2004 comic book adaptation is reportedly scheduled to leave the streaming service next month. Starring Ron Perlman as the titular demon-turned-hero, the film remains one of the most acclaimed chapters in the Hellboy franchise. Hellboy exits Netflix in July Guillermo del Toro’s […]

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No end in sight to VicRoads chaos as IT bungle leaves drivers unable to register cars, book tests
Motorists continue to be frustrated almost a week after a system upgrade crashed the organisation’s online portal. ⌘ Read more

Your favourite journalists’ favourite books from the first half of 2026
You might know our journalists and editors through the stories they write, but what are they reading when they’re off the clock? ⌘ Read more

DC Changes Supergirl’s Look & Suit Ahead of Upcoming Movie
DC Comics has revealed a new look for Supergirl, a huge change from her traditional look. The redesign comes just weeks before the character headlines her first major DC Universe movie on June 26. Publishers rarely miss the chance to synchronize page and screen. Yet, this latest comic book update takes Kara Zor-El in a […]

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Tourism is booming in this developing country, but its airport hasn’t caught up
Visitor numbers have tripled, but if you’re passing through this airport expect long waits at immigration and security, and bring a book. ⌘ Read more

Stuck between a couple on a long haul, I expected one to swap seats. They didn’t
This couple has played the spare-middle-seat lottery – booking an aisle and window in the hope that no one takes the seat between them – and lost. I’m in it. For 14 hours. ⌘ Read more

Ford NZ books $25m tax bill after IRD settles dispute with US authorities
Ford Motor Company New Zealand has paid $25 million in tax after Inland Revenue and US tax authorities settled a dispute over the handling of the car importer’s income.

A financial statement published by Ford’s NZ operations on Tuesday shows the years-long dispute over its tax payments had been resolved, resulting in a $25m tax bill and a $4.7m loss for the year to Dec 31. ⌘ Read more

Textbooks Should Be Free
Article URL: http://from-a-to-remzi.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-case-for-free-online-books-fobs.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48479177

Points: 15

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Steven Spielberg Had a Good Reason for Turning Down Harry Potter Movie
Steven Spielberg was originally set to direct the first Harry Potter film but eventually left it. The acclaimed director has a new film releasing this week, Disclosure Day. He has now revealed why he passed on the opportunity to helm the massive cinematic franchise based on J.K. Rowling’s bestselling books. Why did Steven Spielberg turn […]

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AMA: I’m Eric Ries (The Lean Startup) & Author of New Bestseller Incorruptible
Hey gang, you may remember me from such books as _The Lean Startup_ and _The Startup Way_.

It’s been fifteen years since I wrote The Lean Startup, and in that time I’ve seen some things. In both big companies and tiny startups, NGOs and governments, in almost every industry you can name.

I’ve helped a lot of people create a lot of amazing companies, but I’ve also seen so many ways this can go wrong. There’s a darkness in our industry that … ⌘ Read more

This music biography is 600 pages long – and still I wanted more
Bob Spitz’s deep-cut history proves that even after 64 years of chaos, you can never have too much of the Rolling Stones. ⌘ Read more

The Untold Story of the Google Buses That Took Over San Francisco
A decade ago, commuter buses attracted big protests in San Francisco. Years later, the city is still feeling the repercussions. ⌘ Read more

Zendaya’s Latest Bookstore Haul Includes Books Behind Her Upcoming Movies
Zendaya recently visited the Rakestraw Books store in Danville, California. There, she talked about literature, found a few good reads, and posed with copies of books that are adapted into her upcoming projects. She is set to star in two prominent projects this year, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and Dune: Part Three, set to release […]

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Scary Movie 6 Opens Big as It Tops Multiple Box Office Charts
Scary Movie 6 just rewrote the record books in ways nobody saw coming. The movie shattered multiple box office milestones across domestic and international markets this weekend. Scary Movie 6 scores franchise best at domestic and global box office Scary Movie 6 delivered a franchise best $105.5M worldwide opening weekend, Deadline reports. The Paramount and […]

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3 Seasons of Hulu Comedy, Sweet Magnolias & More Netflix Releases This Week
Netflix‘s new TV and movie release schedule for this week (June 8-14, 2026) includes Sweet Magnolias’ latest installment. Three seasons of a popular Hulu comedy will also come on the streaming giant this week. The comedy series is based on Linda West’s book Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman. It focuses on Annie, a journalist, […]

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‘Steve Jobs In Exile’ Remembers the Birth of the Web and ‘Making Unix Taste Sweet’
Ars Technica shares some anecdotes from Steve Jobs in Exile, a new book released last month:

[Author Geoffrey] Cain reminds us, in stunning detail, that Jobs’ “exile” era at NeXT was not only critical to his evolution as a man and an entrepreneur, but that it mattered for the rest of us, too. The technological … ⌘ Read more

The benefits of listening to an audiobook while reading along
By Katherine A. Powers

Until recently, I believed that the three greatest contributions audiobooks have made to civilisation were providing access to books to the sight-impaired, reducing the tedium of mindless drudgery and providing another level of interpretation and richness through the voices of gifted narrators. ⌘ Read more

@movq@www.uninformativ.de Related reading (if you’re interested): Let’s Talk about LLMs by James Bennett

First, it quotes the DORA report on the “State of AI-assisted Software Development”:

The research reveals a critical truth: AI’s primary role in software development is that of an amplifier. It magnifies the strengths of high-performing organizations and the dysfunctions of struggling ones.

At the end, it quotes the late Fred Books:

The first step toward the management of disease was replacement of demon theories and humours theories by the germ theory. That very step, the beginning of hope, in itself dashed all hopes of magical solutions. It told workers that progress would be made stepwise, at great effort, and that a persistent, unremitting care would have to be paid to a discipline of cleanliness. So it is with software engineering today.

‘Masterpiece’ Dune 3’s Conclusion Will Go Even Beyond the Messiah Book
Javier Bardem recently revealed that the ending of Dune 3 will go further than the conclusion in the third book. He also hyped the upcoming sequel as a “masterpiece” that will end “like nobody expected.” The movie is set to clash in theaters with Marvel Studios’ much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday on December 18. Javier Bardem talks […]

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Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | June 2026
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals. ⌘ Read more

QuiznessDesk, Friday, June 05
Which of the following large lakes is not in North America? Michigan, Huron or Victoria?
What type of animal is a Bombay Duck?
New Zealander Wendy Jarnet holds the title of having the world’s largest collection of paraphernalia related to what back-of-the-alphabet safari mammal?
Which `P` is the book of the Bible that comes after Job and before Proverbs?
Which of the following is not one of the standard playing pieces in the game of Monopoly? Ship, Hat or Bike?
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A Man Who Reads Books for a Living (One Every Two Days)
Article URL: https://lithub.com/the-man-who-reads-books-for-a-living-one-every-two-days/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48389284

Points: 6

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The Romance Scammer Who Made a Small Fortune Posing as a WWE Superstar
In this excerpt from WIRED Book Club pick The Yahoo Boys, journalist Carlos Barragán traces one scammer’s journey from flop to fortune. ⌘ Read more

AI-Driven Security Disclosures, NVIDIA Vera & Linux 7.1 Features That Made An Exciting May
May 2026 is now in the books after writing 275 original Linux/open-source minded news articles and another 20 featured-length benchmark articles / Linux hardware reviews. There was a lot of exciting topics in May to keep the month interesting and as we approach the Phoronix 22nd birthday this week… ⌘ Read more

Oppo Find N6: The foldable that finally rattles Samsung
Oppo’s Find N6 is the first book-style foldable that genuinely feels like a rival – and in some respects, a threat – to Samsung’s dominant Galaxy Z Fold line.

It has a near-invisible crease on its screen when unfolded, a larger battery, faster charging and respectable camera hardware, setting new benchmarks for what’s available in a foldable – at least among those available in the New Zealand market. ⌘ Read more

We Asked the ‘Future of Truth’ Author to Explain How He Used AI. It Didn’t Go Well
A book about how AI shapes perceptions of reality came under fire for using AI-generated quotes. Its problems go beyond that. ⌘ Read more