Face-off: What Kmart’s illegal surveillance means for shoppers
If you’re one of the 8 million or so Australians who shop at Kmart every year, chances are you were being watched. ⌘ Read more

Trevor Long reviews Apple’s latest iPhones
Tech expert Trevor Long gives his verdict on Apple’s new iPhones. ⌘ Read more

Does Apple really need to become an AI company?
Amid claims it is falling behind the likes of Google and OpenAI, the iPhone-maker continues to double down on what it’s actually good at. ⌘ Read more

Today, the NBN is getting a huge upgrade. Here’s what you need to know
Download and upload speeds are about to skyrocket, though not for everyone. ⌘ Read more

From hallucinations to High Court: Can AI administer justice?
There are calls for Australian courts to consider trialling AI technology, and even allow it to decide cases, despite a growing number of fabrications and errors. ⌘ Read more

Why now might be a good time to upgrade your iPhone
The lineup for 2026 includes an improved iPhone 17 and 17 Pro, plus the skinny iPhone Air, and phones are not likely to go down in price by this time next year. ⌘ Read more

Apple unveils thinnest iPhone ever
Trevor Long reports from Cupertino, where Apple has unveiled its slimmest phone ever. ⌘ Read more

Erlang Solutions: Healthcare Blog Round-Up
Healthcare is moving quickly, and technology is playing a big part in that shift. The way information is collected, the way patients are cared for, and the way hospitals run are all changing.

Over the past year, our team has written about some of the most important trends shaping the future of healthcare. In this round-up, we bring together three of those articles: remote patient monitoring, big data, and generative AI.

Maybe you have been following along, or … ⌘ Read more

The XMPP Standards Foundation: MongooseIM 6.4 - Simplified and Unified
MongooseIM is a scalable and efficient instant messaging server. It implements the open, proven, extensible and constantly evolving XMPP protocol, which is an excellent choice when it comes to instant messaging. To communicate with other XMPP entities, the server uses three main types of interfaces, listed in the table below.

XMPP InterfacePurposeConnection typeReworked in v … ⌘ Read more

@kat@yarn.girlonthemoon.xyz On the one hand, all these programs have a very long history and the technology behind manpages is actually very powerful – you can use it to write books:

https://www.troff.org/pubs.html

I have two books from that list, for example “The UNIX programming environment”:

It’s a bit older, of course, but it looks and feels like a normal book, and it uses the same tech as manpages – which I think is really cool. 😎

It’s comparable to LaTeX (just harder/different to use) but much faster than LaTeX. You can also do stuff like render manpages as a PDF (man -Tpdf cp >cp.pdf) or as an HTML file (man -Thtml cp >cp.html). I think I once made slides for a talk this way.

On the other hand, traditional manpages (i.e., ones that are not written in mandoc) do not use semantic markup. They literally say, “this text is bold, that text over here is italics”, and so on.

So when you run man foo, it has no other choice but to show it in black, white, bold, underline – showing it in color would be wrong, because that’s not what the source code of that manpage says.

Colorizing them is a hack, to be honest. You’re not meant to do this. (The devs actually broke this by accident recently. They themselves aren’t really aware that people use colors.)

If mandoc and semantic markup was more commonly used, I think it would be easier to convince the devs to add proper customizable colors.

@prologic@twtxt.net Yeah, it’s not a strong sandbox in jenny’s case, it could still read my SSH private key (in case of an exploit of some sort). But I still like it.

I think my main takeaway is this: Knowing that technologies like Landlock/pledge/unveil exist and knowing that they are very easy to use, will probably nudge me into writing software differently in the future.

jenny was never meant to be sandboxed, so it can’t make great use of it. Future software might be different.

(And this is finally a strong argument for static linking.)

Ignite Realtime Blog: Empowering Digital Sovereignty with Openfire: A Secure and Customizable Communication Platform
In today’s interconnected world, digital sovereignty has become increasingly important for individuals and organizations seeking to maintain control over their data, infrastructure, and technologies. Openfire, an open-source, real-time collaboration (RTC) server that uses the XMPP (Extensible Messaging and Presence … ⌘ Read more

Ted Unangst’s snarky (and entertaining) remarks this month:

• https://flak.tedunangst.com/post/modern-software-2025-edition
  
• https://flak.tedunangst.com/post/killing-X11
  
• https://flak.tedunangst.com/post/forbidden-secrets-of-ancient-X11-scaling-technology-revealed

News from WWDC25: WebKit in Safari 26 beta
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Here’s all the new features coming to your Apple device
Apple’s latest developer conference covered a huge number of features coming soon to iPhone, iPad and other devices. ⌘ Read more

Apple unveils software visual redesign, but no revamped Siri
This yea’rs software updates will bring a new visual design that Apple is calling Liquid Glass. ⌘ Read more

This ring wants to help you live longer. I gave it a try
A new gadget has emerged recently that promises 24/7 tracking in the most subtle way possible. ⌘ Read more

Morse Micro and Gateworks Launch Wi-Fi HaLow Solution for Industrial Connectivity
Morse Micro and Gateworks Corporation have partnered to bring Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) to industrial environments. In collaboration with Silex Technology, they offer a hardware and software ecosystem for long-range, low-power, and secure wireless networking across manufacturing, energy, and transportation sectors. Wi-Fi HaLow operates in the sub-GHz frequency band, offering a co … ⌘ Read more

Avalue Introduces ACP-PI Boards as Raspberry Pi Alternatives
Avalue Technology has introduced two industrial single-board computers designed to match the Raspberry Pi form factor while addressing the requirements of edge computing and IoT integration. The new models, ACP-3566-PI and ACP-IMX8-PI, offer ARM-based platforms for different embedded applications and performance demands. The ACP-3566-PI is based on the Rockchip RK3566 quad-core Cortex-A55 processor operating at […] ⌘ Read more

Nintendo Switch 2: The Final Preview
Mark Santomartino and Julian Price discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 after going hands-on with the console ahead of its release. ⌘ Read more

AI transforms personalised customer experiences
Businesses are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to forge deeper, more meaningful connections with their customers. ⌘ Read more

Nintendo Switch 2: Everything you need to know
From tech specs to game compatibility, we answer all the big questions ahead of the Switch 2’s release. ⌘ Read more

I’ve spent time with tech oligarchs – you have no idea just how weird they are
Like the rocket ships Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are shovelling money into, the tech being prioritised by Silicon Valley’s billionaires isn’t designed to save us. It’s meant to save them. ⌘ Read more

golang 每日一庫之工作流引擎 Temporal
Temporal 是一個開源的分佈式工作流編排系統，旨在簡化構建和運行可靠、可擴展的長時間運行的後端應用程序。它最初是由 Uber 的 Cadence 系統演變而來，現在由 Temporal Technologies 公司主導開發。目前已被 Coinbase、Netflix、Box、Snap 等大規模應用。核心功能—-1. 分佈式工作流編排Temporal 支持在多臺機器上協調執行復雜的業務邏 ⌘ Read more

golang 每日一庫之工作流引擎 Temporal
Temporal 是一個開源的分佈式工作流編排系統，旨在簡化構建和運行可靠、可擴展的長時間運行的後端應用程序。它最初是由 Uber 的 Cadence 系統演變而來，現在由 Temporal Technologies 公司主導開發。目前已被 Coinbase、Netflix、Box、Snap 等大規模應用。核心功能—-1. 分佈式工作流編排Temporal 支持在多臺機器上協調執行復雜的業務邏 ⌘ Read more

Telstra launches satellite messsaging
Telstra is launching satellite messaging, which allows a standard mobile phone to connect to the Telstra network via the SpaceX Starling satellite network. ⌘ Read more

How Telstra’s new satellite-to-mobile messaging lets you text using Starlink
Telstra has become the first Australian telco to activate “direct to cell” functionality with SpaceX’s Starlink satellites. ⌘ Read more

What technology to use for a small NGO website?
Hi Lobsters :) hope you’re having a cozy weekend

I’m volunteering to set up and maintain the website of an association/small NGO, and I need to choose the technology we will use. I would appreciate advice from the hive mind on what technologies/setup to use :)

The key constraints are:

1. It should be feasible to teach a motivated non-coder how to adjust website content. Most of the content will be text & images describing the organisation and its va … ⌘ Read more

This company wants to dethrone Google, but does it have a shot?
The internet search bar is giving way to talking machines scouring the web to answer our queries, and this time around, its Google that’s doing the chasing. ⌘ Read more

10 Epic Construction Projects That Took Centuries to Complete
These ten cathedrals and basilicas around Europe (and beyond) were built over many generations, reflecting changes in style, politics, and technology. From the Sagrada Família in Barcelona to the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna, each project faced delays due to wars, funding shortages, and shifts in power. Some took more than six centuries to […]

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This is what ultrawealth looks like
A very specific kind of extravagance portrays the hierarchy among ultrarich in HBO’s new film from the ‘Succession’ creator. ⌘ Read more

Segway’s latest is the best commuter e-scooter out there
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Passkeys: The Waterproof Defense Against Phishing Attacks

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The Passkeys — a next-generation authentication technology poised to be a game-changer, offering what many describe as a truly waterproof…

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Samsung’s new phone is skinny and light. That’s come with some compromises
The S25 Edge is a fashion-forward thin and light phone that can hold its own with the best, except in a few key areas. ⌘ Read more

Samsung’s skinny phone packs a surprising punch
The S25 Edge is a fashion-forward thin and light phone that can hold its own with the best, except in a few key areas. ⌘ Read more

AI transforms personalised customer experiences
Businesses are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to forge deeper, more meaningful connections with their customers. ⌘ Read more

Xi Jinping’s plan to beat America at AI
China’s leaders believe they can win the showdown between the world’s superpowers. ⌘ Read more

Xi Jinping’s plan to beat America at AI
China’s leaders believe they can outwit American cash and capitalism with a focus on practical applications. ⌘ Read more

Is Trump’s ‘made in America’ iPhone a fantasy?
Donald Trump has said he wants Apple to manufacture its phones in the US, but experts say that’s almost impossible. ⌘ Read more

Buying an EV in Australia may be easy but getting one fixed isn’t that simple
While some shops are set up and ready to service electric vehicles, regulations and requirements can make it a struggle. ⌘ Read more

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My vision with this newsletter is to have a slower medium for communicating about my art as well as ideas and projects I’m working on regarding how we can use digital technology to our own benefits instead of being exploited by big tech.

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Streamlining application deployment on Kubernetes at RBC Capital Markets: A journey with FluxCD
As we learned from the first blog in our series, RBC has taken a holistic approach on our cloud journey, as it enables technologies across our enterprise. In today’s post, we’re going to share how Capital Markets… ⌘ Read more

Google’s new features in Search, Meet and more escalate the AI war
Google and Apple are jostling for position in the AI arms race. ⌘ Read more

Google’s new features in Search, Meet and more escalate the AI war
Google and Apple are jostling for position in the AI arms race. ⌘ Read more

Google, Apple turn up the heat in the AI arms race
Google has officially created an AI chatbot for its search engine, while Apple plans to hand its AI models over for App Store developers to use as the AI arms race marches on. ⌘ Read more

Veo 3 and Imagen 4, and a new tool for filmmaking called Flow
Article URL: https://blog.google/technology/ai/generative-media-models-io-2025/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44044043

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It’s a $US450 billion industry, and Australia is in prime position to become a player
There is an accelerating need for nations such as the US to establish trusted supply chains for sensitive goods such as AI technology. Australia ticks many boxes. ⌘ Read more

Five home gadgets you think you don’t need but are secretly great
Some tech, like a talking toothbrush, doesn’t seem like much when you first hear about it, but can become indispensable once you’ve tried it. ⌘ Read more

Cloud Native Bangkok launched as the official chapter for Thailand
We’re happy to announce that, following the growing interest in and adoption of Cloud Native technologies in Thailand, an official chapter was just launched within the CNCF platform: Cloud Native Bangkok. Local enthusiasts from various companies… ⌘ Read more