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Chrome Is Finally Coming to ARM64 Linux Devices in 2026

Google says Chrome will launch for ARM64 Linux in Q2 2026, bringing native support, Chrome sync, and easier installs on ...

Enabling MediaTek M7902 WiFi and Bluetooth drivers on Ubuntu 24.04 the easy way

Instructions to installed MT7902 Linux drivers to support both WiFi and Bluetooth on Ubuntu 24.04 and other Linux distributions.

BenQ’s Display Pilot 2 software now has a Linux version

BenQ released a Linux version of its Display Pilot 2 software at the end of 2025, but I only heard about this week when reading about the launch of the ...

WSL graphics driver update brings better GPU support for Linux apps

Running Linux virtualized on Windows is set to speed up slightly, and so is running Windows apps on top of 64-bit Linux and ...

5 Things Linux Can Do That Windows 11 Can't

More people use Linux than they realize because even Smart TVs and the Steam Deck run on a version of Linux, but making the ...

Big moves in Linux filesystems as new bcachefs lands and KDE adds support for Apple's APFS

Linux 7.0 is approaching and there's a new version of bcachefs to go with it… as well as green shoots of support for Apple's new disk format. Interesting developments are happening in Linux filesystem ...

EndeavorOS Titan is one of the most unique Arch-based Linux distros I've tried - here's why

EndeavorOS Titan is one of the most unique Arch-based Linux distros I've tried - here's why ...

What's a minimal install for Linux? 6 reasons it can come in handy

What's a minimal install for Linux? 6 reasons it can come in handy ...

Switcher 2026: The Agony and Hoped-For Ecstasy of Linux

Linux is compelling because it's free and might work on a PC you already own. But there are so many challenges.

I used Omega Linux to revitalize a junk PC, and it's noticeably better than Ubuntu

I used Omega Linux to revitalize a junk PC, and it's noticeably better than Ubuntu ...

Linux's obsession with 'the right way' is why it'll never replace Windows for most people

Linux is great, but there's so much that should be easier than it is. It's no wonder the OS hasn't captured a bigger audience ...

Tell HN: H&R Block tax software installs a TLS backdoor

Just a PSA for folks here in the US because tax season is coming up and some of you may be using H&R Block Business 2025. I discovered that the software installs a root CA named "WK ATX ServerHost 2024" (expiry 2049) into your local machine trusted root certificate store. They also helpfully include the private key to this certificate in a DLL file. This certificate does not identify itself as "H&R Block" anywhere and does not get uninstalled when you uninstall the so

Tell HN: Your AI startup is a Next.js page, OpenAI_API_KEY, & Stripe invoice

Your AI startup is a Next.js page, OPENAI_API_KEY, &amp; Stripe invoice, that&#x27;s it.<p>Gemini, ChatGPT, etc. are unique products that add value.<p>Your AI startup is vaporware.

Launch HN: Sitefire (YC W26) – Automating actions to improve AI visibility

Hi HN! We&#x27;re Vincent and Jochen from sitefire (https:&#x2F;&#x2F;sitefire.ai). Our platform makes it easy for brands to improve their visibility in AI search.We’ve been working together for years and have backgrounds in RL&#x2F;optimization at Stanford and software engineering. We came to this idea after speaking with marketing teams who were seeing declining traffic due to Google’s AI Overviews and didn’t know what to do.This space can feel esoteric. Many case studies, few actual studies.

Show HN: Unifast – a Rust Markdown/MDX compiler that's 25x faster than remark

Hi HN,I built Unifast, a markdown&#x2F;MDX compiler written in Rust.It focuses on a simpler compiler pipeline and, in my benchmarks, compiles around 25x faster than the usual remark&#x2F;rehype-based setup.This started as a personal project because I felt the existing markdown toolchain was powerful, but sometimes more layered and complex than I wanted for straightforward compilation.It’s still very early, so I’d really appreciate bug reports, feedback, and feature requests.Repo &#x2F; docs: htt

Show HN: Agent Use Interface (AUI) – let users bring their own AI agent

As I started building AI integrations, I came to realize that for many projects, the the best agentic experience is one that simply enables the user&#x27;s personal agent to take actions within your app.The existing options like MCP or A2A are quite involved and for simple apps that are already URL parameter driven, those options seem like overkill.This led me to prototype the Agent Use Interface (AUI) spec.The idea is simple: a lightweight, open spec that makes any app &quot;agent-navigable.&qu

Wine Registry Seeks Co-Founder

Seeking technical co-founder | Curated wine registry marketplace | Napa, CA (remote-friendly) | EquityThe problem: Wedding registries are a $19B market. Wine is almost entirely absent from it. Nobody has built a purpose-built wine registry that connects couples directly with winery partners.What I&#x27;m building: Everwine: a registry and marketplace where couples build a personalized wine registry (guided by a taste&#x2F;occasion survey), guests purchase through a single unified checkout, and w

Screaming into the AI Void

Disclaimer that this post is about AI and its use in engineering.I’m a senior engineer and have been in the professional business for 12 years and I have no idea how much, or if I should even use AI for anything. I feel much like I did when I left my former religion: in a new world where I’m struggling to find identity and what my values actually are.I value craftsmanship - but I also value getting things done. I’ve always advocated for using the strongest tools, pushing for debuggers over print

Hitori

HitoriHitori – a small, logical application written to allow one to play the eponymous puzzle game, which is similar in theme to more popular puzzles such as Sudoku. https://archivegame.org/hitori/

UniX AI Makes Its Official Debut at CES 2026, Marking a New Era of Mass-Produced Humanoid Robotics

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. LAS VEGAS, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Consumer Electronics Show of 2026 becomes a place to ...