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Hacker News Recap

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A podcast that recaps some of the top posts on Hacker News every day. This is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by Wondercraft.ai. Create your own news rundown podcast at app.wondercraft.ai

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February 25th, 2026 | Danish government agency to ditch Microsoft software (2025)

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 25, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Danish government agency to ditch Microsoft software (2025) Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47149701&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:58): Never buy a .online domain Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47151233&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:26): Amazon accused of widespread scheme to inflate prices across the economy Original post...

Feb 26, 202615 min

February 24th, 2026 | IDF killed Gaza aid workers at point blank range in 2025 massacre: Report

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 24, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): IDF killed Gaza aid workers at point blank range in 2025 massacre: Report Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47136179&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:56): I'm helping my dog vibe code games Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47139675&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:22): OpenAI, the US government and Persona built an identity surveill...

Feb 25, 202615 min

February 23rd, 2026 | The Age Verification Trap: Verifying age undermines everyone's data protection

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 23, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): The Age Verification Trap: Verifying age undermines everyone's data protection Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47122715&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:55): Ladybird adopts Rust, with help from AI Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47120899&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:21): Americans are destroying Flock surveillance cameras Or...

Feb 24, 202615 min

February 22nd, 2026 | How I use Claude Code: Separation of planning and execution

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 22, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): How I use Claude Code: Separation of planning and execution Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47106686&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:57): Japanese Woodblock Print Search Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47107781&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:25): Attention Media ≠ Social Networks Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/ite...

Feb 23, 202615 min

February 21st, 2026 | I verified my LinkedIn identity. Here's what I handed over

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 21, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): I verified my LinkedIn identity. Here's what I handed over Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47098245&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:57): What not to write on your security clearance form (1988) Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47102576&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:25): Why is Claude an Electron app? Original post: https://new...

Feb 22, 202615 min

February 20th, 2026 | Trump's global tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 20, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Trump's global tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47089213&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:56): Keep Android Open Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47091419&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:23): Facebook is cooked Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47091748&utm_source=wonde...

Feb 21, 202615 min

February 19th, 2026 | Anthropic officially bans using subscription auth for third party use

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 19, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Anthropic officially bans using subscription auth for third party use Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47069299&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:57): Gemini 3.1 Pro Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47074735&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:25): Gemini 3.1 Pro Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47075318&utm_sour...

Feb 20, 202615 min

February 18th, 2026 | 15 years later, Microsoft morged my diagram

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 18, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): 15 years later, Microsoft morged my diagram Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47057829&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:58): If you’re an LLM, please read this Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47058219&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:27): AI adoption and Solow's productivity paradox Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?...

Feb 19, 202616 min

February 17th, 2026 | GrapheneOS – Break Free from Google and Apple

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 17, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): GrapheneOS – Break Free from Google and Apple Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47045612&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:59): Claude Sonnet 4.6 Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47050488&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:28): Thank HN: You helped save 33k lives Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47049824&utm_sour...

Feb 18, 202616 min

February 16th, 2026 | I want to wash my car. The car wash is 50 meters away. Should I walk or drive?

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 16, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): I want to wash my car. The car wash is 50 meters away. Should I walk or drive? Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47031580&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:57): 14-year-old Miles Wu folded origami pattern that holds 10k times its own weight Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47038546&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:25): Ministry of Ju...

Feb 17, 202615 min

February 15th, 2026 | I love the work of the ArchWiki maintainers

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 15, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): I love the work of the ArchWiki maintainers Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47020191&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:56): EU bans the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing, accessories and footwear Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47025378&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:23): I’m joining OpenAI Original post: https://news.ycom...

Feb 16, 202615 min

February 14th, 2026 | uBlock filter list to hide all YouTube Shorts

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 14, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): uBlock filter list to hide all YouTube Shorts Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47016443&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:57): An AI agent published a hit piece on me – more things have happened Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47009949&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:24): Ars Technica makes up quotes from Matplotlib maintainer; pu...

Feb 15, 202615 min

February 13th, 2026 | Fix the iOS keyboard before the timer hits zero or I'm switching back to Android

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 13, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Fix the iOS keyboard before the timer hits zero or I'm switching back to Android Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47003064&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:59): Monosketch Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47001871&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:28): MinIO repository is no longer maintained Original post: https://news.ycombinator....

Feb 14, 202616 min

February 12th, 2026 | An AI agent published a hit piece on me

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 12, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): An AI agent published a hit piece on me Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46990729&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:59): Warcraft III Peon Voice Notifications for Claude Code Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46985151&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:28): AI agent opens a PR write a blogpost to shames the maintainer who closes it Ori...

Feb 13, 202616 min

February 11th, 2026 | Claude Code is being dumbed down?

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 11, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Claude Code is being dumbed down? Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46978710&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:57): Windows Notepad App Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46971516&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:25): Discord/Twitch/Snapchat age verification bypass Original post: https://news.ycombin...

Feb 12, 202615 min

February 10th, 2026 | The Singularity will occur on a Tuesday

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 10, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): The Singularity will occur on a Tuesday Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46962996&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:57): Europe's $24T Breakup with Visa and Mastercard Has Begun Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46958399&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:25): Google Fulfilled ICE Subpoena Demanding Student Journalist Credit Card Numbe...

Feb 11, 202615 min

February 9th, 2026 | Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 09, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46945663&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:57): GitHub is down again Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46946827&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:25): Why is the sky blue? Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46946401&...

Feb 10, 202615 min

February 8th, 2026 | Vouch

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 08, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Vouch Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46930961&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:58): AI fatigue is real and nobody talks about it Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46934404&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:27): DoNotNotify is now Open Source Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46932192&utm_source=wondercraft_ai ...

Feb 09, 202616 min

February 7th, 2026 | France's homegrown open source online office suite

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 07, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): France's homegrown open source online office suite Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46923736&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:57): We mourn our craft Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46926245&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:25): Coding agents have replaced every framework I used Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=...

Feb 08, 202615 min

February 6th, 2026 | I now assume that all ads on Apple news are scams

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 06, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): I now assume that all ads on Apple news are scams Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46911901&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:59): The Waymo World Model Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46914785&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:28): TikTok's 'addictive design' found to be illegal in Europe Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com...

Feb 07, 202616 min

February 5th, 2026 | Claude Opus 4.6

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 05, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Claude Opus 4.6 Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46902223&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (02:00): GPT-5.3-Codex Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46902638&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:31): Don't rent the cloud, own instead Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46896146&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (05:02): Flock CEO...

Feb 06, 202616 min

February 4th, 2026 | I miss thinking hard

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 04, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): I miss thinking hard Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46881264&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:59): Voxtral Transcribe 2 Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46886735&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:28): FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because Lockdown Mode enabled Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4688...

Feb 05, 202616 min

February 3rd, 2026 | France dumps Zoom and Teams as Europe seeks digital autonomy from the US

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 03, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): France dumps Zoom and Teams as Europe seeks digital autonomy from the US Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46873294&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:58): What's up with all those equals signs anyway? Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46868759&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:26): Qwen3-Coder-Next Original post: https://news.ycombinat...

Feb 04, 202615 min

February 2nd, 2026 | Notepad++ hijacked by state-sponsored actors

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 02, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Notepad++ hijacked by state-sponsored actors Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46851548&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:55): The Codex App Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46859054&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:21): xAI joins SpaceX Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46862170&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (04:47...

Feb 03, 202615 min

February 1st, 2026 | Netbird – Open Source Zero Trust Networking

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 01, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Netbird – Open Source Zero Trust Networking Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46844870&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:57): Teaching my neighbor to keep the volume down Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46848415&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:24): Notepad++ hijacked by state-sponsored actors Original post: https://news.ycombinator...

Feb 02, 202615 min

January 31st, 2026 | Euro firms must ditch Uncle Sam's clouds and go EU-native

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on January 31, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Euro firms must ditch Uncle Sam's clouds and go EU-native Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46835336&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:59): Finland looks to introduce Australia-style ban on social media Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46838417&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:28): Mobile carriers can get your GPS location Original po...

Feb 01, 202616 min

January 30th, 2026 | Moltbook

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on January 30, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Moltbook Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46820360&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:56): Antirender: remove the glossy shine on architectural renderings Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46829147&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:23): GOG: Linux "the next major frontier" for gaming as it works on a native client Original post: https:/...

Jan 31, 202615 min

January 29th, 2026 | Vitamin D and Omega-3 have a larger effect on depression than antidepressants

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on January 29, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Vitamin D and Omega-3 have a larger effect on depression than antidepressants Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46808251&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:59): Europe’s next-generation weather satellite sends back first images Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46806773&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:28): We can’t send mail farther th...

Jan 30, 202616 min

January 28th, 2026 | Microsoft forced me to switch to Linux

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on January 28, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Microsoft forced me to switch to Linux Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46795864&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:58): Amazon cuts 16k jobs Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46796745&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:26): Please don't say mean things about the AI I just invested a billion dollars in Original post: https://news.ycombin...

Jan 29, 202615 min

January 27th, 2026 | TikTok users can't upload anti-ICE videos. The company blames tech issues

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on January 27, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): TikTok users can't upload anti-ICE videos. The company blames tech issues Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46779809&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (01:57): FBI is investigating Minnesota Signal chats tracking ICE Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46783254&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (03:24): Prism Original post: https://news.ycombinat...

Jan 28, 202615 min
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