The New ESP32-S31 Runs Linux and Packs Gigabit Ethernet, USB Host, and a Full Wireless Stack
A strange new microcontroller with gigabit Ethernet, USB host, and Linux support approaches the realm of single-board computers.
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Category: AI & Technology
Nvidia’s CEO Argues That Students Forgetting Basic Math Is Fine, Because AI Will Remember
Nvidia's boss admits he's forgotten his address and phone number because of AI, and says basic math doesn't matter.
TechCrunch Offers 50% Off a Second Disrupt 2026 Pass — Bring Your Colleague or Co-Founder
TechCrunch is running a BOGO deal: bring a co-founder, partner, or colleague and get 50% off a second Disrupt 2026 pass. The offer ends Oct 13.
F-Droid’s decade-long wait ends with a new look and faster app downloads
F-Droid's decade-old design finally gets a redo with a new Kotlin Compose client, cleaner search, and smoother installs.
Show HN: Make Cursed Fonts Like Times New Bastard Without Uploading Your Files
A foundry's web tool turns normal fonts into bastard versions with a hidden trick — a curious font hack worth trying at home.
A YouTuber controls a Mars rover prototype using a Steam Deck, and the demo works surprisingly well
A YouTuber drove a Mars rover prototype with a Steam Deck, not a standard gamepad, in a video showing the rover's crablike sideways movement.
Rice’s New Master of Artificial Intelligence Degree Starts Fall 2027
Rice University is launching a Master of Artificial Intelligence degree in 2027, with applications open now and a cohort of about 20 students.
Nvidia’s boss treats AI’s climate cost like a supervillain would — and his fans cheer him on
Nvidia's Jensen Huang says AI will fix climate change — but only after it causes 'enormous pain and suffering.'
Google Photos Rolls Out ‘Clueless’-Inspired Virtual Closet to Everyone in U.S., Brazil, and India
Google Photos' Clueless-inspired virtual closet is now live on Android and iOS, letting you sort your outfit photos into a digital wardrobe.
Gemini lets you make a call through its app so you skip waiting on hold
Gemini can now make calls for you on Pixel 11, handling menus and hold time while you watch a live transcript.
F-Droid 2.0 Rolls Out: A Complete Redesign of the Official App Store
A new chapter for F-Droid: an app store rebuilt from the ground up, with a fresh look and a smoother installer API.
Google’s Gemini Can Now Make Calls for You on Pixel Phones
Google's Gemini can now make calls for you on Pixel 11 phones. A beta feature exclusive to US devices, with real concerns about accents and failure.