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So you want to buy a gaming handheld PC
Gaming handhelds are amazing. They make it so much easier to fit all kinds of games into my day. Sadly, they’re less affordable than they’ve ever been — due to an unprecedented…
The Nintendo DS is still the best gaming handheld for travel
Even with the looming specter of rising prices, there's never been a better time for portable gaming. The Steam Deck has ushered in a new era of handheld PCs, the Analogue Pocket…
Summer Upgrade Week
The sun is out, the sky is clear. It’s time to get outside and disconnect — from work, at least. This summer, we’re looking at all the ways to upgrade our free time indoors and…
Maxproof
Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2606.13473 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48503014 Points: 10 # Comments: 0
Cameras, sensors, and 3D body scans: All the tech helping eliminate blown calls
This World Cup, refs will use digital twins of each player to view plays from every angle.
Ebola cases in DRC rise to 676 as Kenya protests erupt over US plans
Outbreak responses are still playing catch-up as US works to isolate itself.
This portable light is great for way more than camping
It's intended for camping, but BougeRV's T1 light is so versatile that it also makes for a great summer travel companion that'll continue to light the dark corners of your life…
David Hockney, Who Restored the Human Form to Art, Dies at 88
Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/arts/design/david-hockney-dead.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48502730 Points: 32 # Comments: 2
Pokémon Go players unwittingly contributed to tech with military drone uses
The repurposing of Pokémon Go data for AI training continues to draw scrutiny.
Ryanair dark UX patterns summer 2026 refresher
Article URL: https://blog.osull.com/2026/06/12/ryanair-dark-ux-patterns-summer-2026-refresher/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48502601 Points: 62 # Comments: 41
Verizon sent man a refurbished phone with MDM, then deleted his data remotely
Failure raises questions about how Verizon prepares refurbished phones for new users.
Rocket Report: Nova moving through test campaign; SpaceX IPO launches Friday
"If I needed to fly on another vehicle, what would that look like?"