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Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan launches group to influence CA politics

Article URL: https://missionlocal.org/2026/02/sf-garry-tan-california-politics-garrys-list/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46980591 Points: 196 # Comments: 165

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Microwave Oven Failure: Spontaneously turned on by its LED display (2024)

Article URL: https://blog.stuffedcow.net/2024/06/microwave-failure-spontaneously-turns-on/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46979936 Points: 28 # Comments: 4

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Paragon accidentally uploaded a photo of its spyware control panel

Article URL: https://twitter.com/DrWhax/status/2021608609595945442 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46979819 Points: 83 # Comments: 29

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How to get into a16z’s super-competitive Speedrun startup accelerator program

TechCrunch spoke to a16z partner Joshua Lu for some tips on standing out for the Speedrun program.

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Cash App adds payment links so you can get paid in a DM

The new feature allows users to share payment requests in a variety of digital settings.

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Amazon’s new eero Signal keeps you connected to the internet when outages occur

A new device from eero will keep you online even if your ISP goes down.

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The search is on: 2026 Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award nominations are open

Nominations for the 2026 Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award are open, inviting SMBs with groundbreaking innovation a chance to win scaling opportunities. Last day to apply is February 13.

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Activist investor Ancora publicly opposes the WBD-Netflix deal

An investment group is trying to sway Netflix shareholders to reject the WBD deal in favor of Paramount.

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DOJ says Trenchant boss sold exploits to Russian broker capable of accessing ‘millions of computers and devices’

The former boss of the L3Harris-owned hacking and surveillance tools maker Trenchant faces nine years in prison for selling several exploits to a Russian broker, which counts the Russian government among its customers.

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Google releases the first beta of Android 17, adopts a continuous developer release plan

Google is changing how developers get access to new APIs and features of the latest version.

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Victory for Elon Musk: US labor board abandons authority over SpaceX

US labels SpaceX a common carrier by air, will regulate firm under railway law.

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Apple releases iOS 26.3 with updates that mainly benefit non-Apple devices

It's getting a little easier to move from iOS to Android, if that's your thing.

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China showcases new Moon ship and reusable rocket in one extraordinary test

The test marks a significant step in China's push to land humans on the Moon by 2030.

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Smart home PSA: Apple's "new architecture" for Home app becomes mandatory today

Updated Home app is required for Matter support and some types of accessories.

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iOS 26.3 and macOS 26.3 Fix Dozens of Vulnerabilities, Including Zero-Day

Article URL: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/11/ios-26-3-security-vulnerabilities/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46979643 Points: 24 # Comments: 2