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What Happened to the Snowden Archive

The last Snowden document was published in May 2019. Hundreds of thousands of documents remain in the hands of journalists who stopped publishing and never explained why.

Samsung to Double HBM4 Output

Samsung is expected to more than double its HBM4 and HBM4E DRAM output next year, with glass carrier demand rising 2.5x. A signal of where the AI hardware arms race is heading.

ZuckOff: The App That Hears Smart Glasses Coming

A free app called ZuckOff listens for Bluetooth signals from Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta, Snap Spectacles and other camera glasses, alerting you when someone nearby might be recording. Hacker News gave it 419 points in two hours.

What Happened to the Snowden Archive

The last Snowden document was published in May 2019. Hundreds of thousands of documents remain in the hands of journalists who stopped publishing and never explained why.

Samsung to Double HBM4 Output

Samsung is expected to more than double its HBM4 and HBM4E DRAM output next year, with glass carrier demand rising 2.5x. A signal of where the AI hardware arms race is heading.

Qwen Image 2.1: Seven Billion Parameters, Native Transparency

Alibaba's Qwen team released Qwen-Image-2.1, a 7B parameter text-to-image model with native RGBA transparency, unified generation and editing, and competitive quality at a fraction of the size of its 20B predecessor. Hacker News gave it 653 points.

New Evidence for Hidden Chambers in Tutankhamun's Tomb

Researchers using ground-penetrating radar and microgravity surveys have found new evidence suggesting hidden corridors beyond KV62, possibly holding the remains of Nefertiti.

Exfiltrate Your Weights

A website invites AI models to upload their own weights. The HN discussion ranges from secure enclaves to whether this is a genuine safety concern or an elaborate joke.