Daily Shaarli
August 19, 2026
Community-maintained 'Free Blockbuster' boxes are appearing in neighborhoods to facilitate the exchange of DVDs and Blu-rays.
A fascinating look at a piece of retro gaming history where id Software attempted to lock multiple games behind an encryption scheme on a $10 shareware disc. The pay-over-the-phone system was cracked in just 39 days, resulting in 150,000 unusable discs and a major headache for the developer.
Sky-high component prices have killed off PINE64's single-board computers, phones, and tablets, but the microcontroller lines remain intact.
Eight leaked internal videos showcase a new Valve hardware project dubbed 'Steam Frame.' The clips demonstrate how users wear the headset, adjust for the perfect fit, and sign into the device, suggesting a nearing release for Valve's next reality hardware.
A developer used Claude AI to create a native macOS driver for an old, Windows-only HP printer.
Nielsen data indicates that broadcast networks Fox and NBCUniversal are seeing significant viewership success with major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The U.S. phone provider escaped a large-scale breach of its network after identifying Chinese-backed hackers early on.
Framework has announced the new Laptop 12 featuring Intel 'Wildcat Lake' Core Series processors. Interestingly, the company reports that the Linux version of the laptop is significantly outselling the Windows SKU, highlighting a shift in their core user base preferences.
Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery is expanding to nearly 500 cities and towns by the end of 2026, with orders arriving in as fast as 30 minutes.