The 32-bit Unix time will overflow on January 19, 2038, causing potential failures in legacy systems. 64-bit systems will be affected much later, around 292 billion years from now.
Show HN: Number Gacha, a gacha game distilled to its essence
A developer has showcased ‘Number Gacha,’ a simplified gacha game focusing on core mechanics, on Hacker News Show HN, sparking interest in minimal game design.
Ballard Power: Strong Momentum, But AI Data Center Enthusiasm Seems Misplaced – Hold
Ballard Power reports strong operational momentum, but analysts question the recent enthusiasm for AI data center applications, suggesting it may be misplaced.
VoIP brings back old-fashioned pay phones to rural Vermont (2025)
In 2025, Vermont engineer Patrick Schlott has installed working pay phones using VoIP technology, restoring a rural telecom tradition amid cell coverage gaps.
Revamped Siri will reportedly offer auto-deleting chats
Apple’s revamped Siri in iOS 27 will feature an auto-deletion option for chat histories, emphasizing privacy over persistent data storage.
Americans Are Smashing Flock Cameras
Since April 2025, at least 25 Flock surveillance cameras across five states have been dismantled or destroyed by residents protesting privacy and ICE ties.
Accelerando (2005)
An overview of Charles Stross’s ‘Accelerando’ (2005), its significance in science fiction, and current discussions surrounding its themes and influence.
The Lame-Duck Superpower
Analysis of how the US’s diminished influence during President Trump’s lame-duck period impacts global geopolitics and China’s strategic positioning.
Noble Audio to launch FoKus Apollo Pro headset for $699
Noble Audio unveils the FoKus Apollo Pro, a premium headset priced at $699, featuring refined materials and acoustic tuning, with no major feature upgrades.
Microsoft is retiring Copilot Mode on Edge, because everything is Copilot Mode now
Microsoft is retiring Copilot Mode on Edge as its features are now integrated directly into the browser for desktop and mobile, simplifying user experience.