kandelo.dev
Show HN: Kandelo – a POSIX-compatible multi-process WASM kernel for the browserhttps://kandelo.dev/20260819-demo/Kandelo is an open-source, Wasm-based multi-process kernel that runs POSIX programs in browsers and Node.js.Kandelo is still experimental, but it already runs a substantial range of existing software.Do you have use cases for this?We are trying Kandelo as a new foundation for WordPress Playground which runs server-side WordPress entirely in the browser. Kandelo also looks promising as a sandbox for running agents in the the browser and on the command line. On the side, we've been playing with porting games and desktop environments and even compiling runnable programs within Kandelo.Yet it feels like there are many possibilities we haven't considered.How would you like to use something like this?Demos:Some notes: The demos have been tested in desktop browsers. Unfortunately, YMMV on mobile today. Some of the disk images are large (~50MB) and may take a while to boot initially.Main set, with Shell (bash, vim, nethack, and more), Nginx, PHP, WordPress, and Doom: https://kandelo.dev/202608Aug 20, 2026 6:25 PM
radi8.dev
Show HN: We chased a weather balloon across Montana and never found ithttps://radi8.dev/blog/uplink/Since April, I have been working with Sam Flynn (https://drook.dev) to make this balloon payload, UpLink. We did a similar launch last year with Hack Club but this was our first independent launch.UpLink was a 491 gram payload testing the insulation properties of 3D printing filaments, while also transmitting 320x240 images over a radio link -- up from the 18x10 images last year!This is a writeup on our engineering process, mistakes made, and learning experiences. It covers:- Custom electronics designed in KiCad- Firmware design- Results from the data we received on the ground- Image transmission- Launch day logistics, and where things went wrongAll hardware, software, firmware, and CAD is available on GitHub: https://github.com/radeeyate/UpLink, licensed + certified as open source hardware: https://certification.oshwa.org/us002826.htmlIf you just want to see the images received, I put up a gallery here: https://uplink.gallery.radi8.dev/If you have any questions, comments, or concerns,Aug 20, 2026 5:33 PM
news.ycombinator.com
Show HN: JavaScript library that makes any list a smooth picker of any shapehttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49377550Hey HN! I built this solo.You can check it out here: https://loopem.tahazsh.com/This idea had been lingering in my head for a long time. I kept thinking about the best way to turn the idea of a picker into a math problem, where I could describe the layout I want and it would just work.By pickers, I mean something like what `` does in HTML, but with more visual items, whether they are images, icons, colors, or anything that would enhance the user experience.For example, say you have an e-commerce app that shows different color options for a product. Instead of listing blue, red, and so on, you can show the actual colors, and users can drag or flick through them.To prove it works, and to give you usable options out of the box, I added built-in layouts: line, arc, wheel, cover flow, fan, and stack.I also made sure it stays smooth with any number of items. It's still fast because I virtualized the list, so it only renders what's on screen.Accessibility is on by default too. Arrow keys, HomAug 20, 2026 5:24 PM

arstechnica.com
Reverse-lookup service exposed millions of photos of people’s faceshttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/reverse-lookup-service-exposed-millions-of-photos-of-peoples-faces/People-search tool ClarityCheck left database containing more than 9M image files exposed.Aug 20, 2026 1:29 PM

science.nasa.gov
APOD: 2026 August 20 – The Elephant’s Trunk in Cepheushttps://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2026-august-20-the-elephants-trunk-in-cepheus/APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 20 – The… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. The Elephant’s […]Aug 20, 2026 4:05 AM

theverge.com
Does giving a camera wings dodge the FCC’s drone ban?https://www.theverge.com/tech/981834/hoverair-versa-drone-camera-fcc-loophole-indiegogoIt’s a camera. It’s a drone. But HoverAir doesn’t want it to be a drone where the FCC is concerned. | Image: HoverAir
HoverAir drones always have intriguing gimmicks. This one folds flat to fit in your pocket. This one can land on water. Another can charge inside its carrying case. But the brand's latest trick might be its riskiest: it's attempting to sneak a drone past the FCC.
In December 2025...Aug 19, 2026 11:52 PM

theverge.com
Google Gemini is getting a dedicated student hubhttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/982425/google-gemini-student-hubAs we're gearing up for back-to-school season, Google is rolling out a new dedicated student hub in Gemini. It's a one-stop repository for collecting research in a study notebook, creating flashcards, taking practice quizzes, and more. Google is also enhancing its study notebooks with support for graphs and images. It can even add test dates and deadlines to your Google Calendar based on your syll...Aug 19, 2026 6:52 PM

theverge.com
Grab an iPad Air M4 for its lowest price since the June increasehttps://www.theverge.com/gadgets/982242/ipad-air-m4-garmin-inreach-deal-saleThe iPad Air M4 in space gray. | Image: The Verge
Almost everything with high-end memory or storage is more expensive these days, and tablets are no exception, so we’re glad to see that Amazon and Best Buy have the most recent 11-inch iPad Air with the M4 chip on sale for $649. That’s $100 lower than the new retail price that went into effect (alongside plenty of other Apple price hikes) in June...Aug 19, 2026 5:56 PM

theguardian.com
Otter spotted for first time in 100 years in New York City’s Bronx Riverhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/otter-bronx-river-new-york-cityImage captured in early June shows animal foraging in the waterway in first since early 1900s, signaling its recovery An otter has been spotted in the Bronx River for the first time in more than 100 years, in a further sign that New York’s previously befouled waterways are recovering some of their ecological health.The North American river otter was photographed by a motion-activated camera foragi...Aug 19, 2026 5:27 PM
sports.yahoo.com
NIL is just the latest chapter in the long and uneven history of compensation in college sportshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nil-just-latest-chapter-long-172635140.htmlThe introduction of name, image likeness payments that rule the college landscape is hardly the first time atheltes have been compensated for playing. Almost since the beginning, they've received train tickets, some walking-around money and scholarships. Now, that money comes with the OK of the NCAA , though it doesn't mean college sports is truly clean. The NCAA was founded in 1906, in a push f...Aug 19, 2026 5:26 PM

mashable.com
GTA 6 leaks: Map and gameplay potentially revealedhttps://mashable.com/tech/gta-6-leaks-map-gamplay-revealed-ahead-of-netflix-previewGTA 6 gameplay and map images have leaked online, revealing new details ahead of Rockstar's Netflix reveal on Aug. 27.Aug 19, 2026 4:58 PM

theverge.com
Meta AI is getting a Mac apphttps://www.theverge.com/tech/982270/meta-ai-mac-appMeta AI can create content and make suggestions based on what it “sees” on your screen. | Image: Meta
Meta is launching a new Mac app dedicated to its AI chatbot. In an announcement on Wednesday, Meta says you can share your window with its AI chatbot, which can provide suggestions, answer questions, or create content based on what's on your screen. Meta AI on the Mac also supports dictation acr...Aug 19, 2026 4:14 PM
sports.yahoo.com
Arsenal youngster confirms successful ACL surgeryhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arsenal-youngster-confirms-successful-acl-160500331.htmlArsenal youngster Louie Copley has confirmed he’s had successful surgery on his ACL injury, beginning a long road back to full fitness for the midfielder.Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty ImagesEarli...Aug 19, 2026 4:05 PM

theverge.com
The women’s soccer league trying to fix fantasy sportshttps://www.theverge.com/entertainment/981880/womens-super-league-wsl-fantasy-league-appThe WSL’s first official fantasy game is putting player photos front and center, which is less common than you might expect. | Image: WSL Football
Most fantasy sports leagues suffer the same problem: retention. Leagues play out over monthslong seasons, require regular attention, and can punish players severely for missing even a single week. I've started Fantasy Premier League (FPL) multiple tim...Aug 19, 2026 3:06 PM

sports.yahoo.com
Arsenal striker’s hesitance complicates Napoli transferhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arsenal-striker-hesitance-complicates-napoli-150500223.htmlNapoli’s pursuit of Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has hit a new roadblock over the fact that the player doesn’t currently appear to be open to the move.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesMatt...Aug 19, 2026 3:05 PM

esa.int
Replay: MTG-I2 pre-launch media briefinghttps://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2026/08/Replay_MTG-I2_pre-launch_media_briefingOn Wednesday 19 August, media representatives were invited to a media briefing ahead of the launch of the next Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite (MTG-I2). The satellite is set to be launched on an Ariane 6 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, on 27 August.Aug 19, 2026 3:00 PM
zmina.app
Show HN: Zmina – clipboard with per-app paste transformshttps://zmina.app/Hi HN,Zmina sits between copy and paste. It reads what's in the clipboard and where you paste, and offers a short list of actions you can apply. Without switching apps.The problem: you copied the log and need to paste it into the issue, but it contains sensitive info (emails, IPs, usernames in paths, etc.). So you need to remove all of these from the log before publishing. It’s probably a couple of regexes.Another problem: you want to paste Rust code into Discord chat. So you have to wrap it in ```rust to have it formatted and highlighted properly.One more: you want to paste a large fragment of text (or code) from the clipboard into an email. As a file. Probably you will: create a new file, paste into it, save the file and then attach it to the email. And then probably you will want to remove this temp file.What about pasting an image from the clipboard as a data URL, pasting CSV as a table into Markdown, pasting JSON as a .env file?I built Zmina to resolve these (and other) problems. Aug 19, 2026 2:51 PM

theverge.com
Nvidia’s new financial strategy does not computehttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/981668/nvidias-goldman-blackrock-gpu-compute-asset“Compute is an asset class! Compute is an asset class!” I continue to insist as I slowly shrink down and turn into a corncob | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images
April - 1805
Napoleon is master of Europe
Only the British fleet stands before him
Compute is now an asset class
I see it is once again time to talk financial innovation. Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sa...Aug 19, 2026 1:30 PM

theverge.com
Amazon seemingly leaked Jason Statham’s entire Mutiny moviehttps://www.theverge.com/entertainment/981943/amazon-prime-video-mutiny-movie-leakThis screenshot shows the Mutiny (2026) page listing on Prime Video US, and the “resume” bar indicating that it’s watchable. | Image: Amazon / Dominic Preston / The Verge
Jason Statham's upcoming film Mutiny is set to hit theaters on August 21st, but for at least an hour today it was available to stream in full on the US version of Amazon Prime Video. My colleague Dominic Preston was able to ver...Aug 19, 2026 1:08 PM

theverge.com
Amazon’s drones will soon deliver to nearly 500 US cities and townshttps://www.theverge.com/tech/981908/amazon-prime-air-drone-delivery-us-expansionPrime Air is launching in Georgia, Ohio, Illinois, Idaho, and New York soon. | Image: Joseph Ciembroniewicz/Omaha World-Herald via Getty Images
Amazon says its drone delivery service will reach "nearly 500 cities and towns in the United States" by the end of this year, increasing its coverage by six times compared to the current footprint. Prime Air deliveries will soon be launched in the Chicag...Aug 19, 2026 11:53 AM