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Cloud service providers ask EU regulator to reinstate VMware partner program
Cloud service providers are urging EU regulators to reinstate VMware's partner program, which was suspended after Broadcom's acquisition. The providers claim Broadcom is mischaracterizing market conditions, while Broadcom argues its approach complies with regulatory mandates. The dispute underscores escalating scrutiny of tech consolidation in Europe's cloud computing landscape. ---
US Takes Down Botnets Used in Record-Breaking Cyberattacks
US law enforcement has shut down four major botnets—JackSkid, Mossad, Aisuru, and Kimwolf—collectively comprising over 3 million compromised devices. Aisuru and Kimwolf were particularly notorious, having executed a record-breaking 31.4 terabit-per-second DDoS attack in November. The operation involved the Department of Justice, Defense Criminal Investigative Service, and international partners from Canada and Germany.
EsoLang-Bench: Evaluating Genuine Reasoning in LLMs via Esoteric Languages
EsoLang-Bench is a new evaluation framework that tests whether large language models truly understand programming concepts by having them solve tasks in obscure, rarely-used esoteric programming languages. By moving beyond common training data, the benchmark aims to distinguish genuine reasoning from simple pattern matching in AI systems.
Claude Code: Channels
Anthropic has introduced channels for Claude Code, a new organizational feature that allows developers to compartmentalize projects and tasks within dedicated spaces. The capability supports collaborative workflows by enabling teams to separate different development streams, manage permissions more granularly, and maintain better clarity across larger projects. The feature announcement has received notable community interest with significant engagement on Hacker News.
Wayland set the Linux Desktop back by 10 years
Wayland, the 17-year-old X11 replacement for Linux display servers, has achieved only 40-60% adoption and introduced frustrating restrictions (broken screen recording, copy-paste issues) that harm user control in the name of security. The project's slow pace and questionable threat model suggest it has misdirected developer resources away from solving real problems as Linux desktop usage grows. ---
Drugwars for the TI-82/83/83 Calculators
A rediscovered text-based game called Drugwars, which ran on TI-82/83 graphing calculators, has resurfaced online as a snapshot of early 2000s hobbyist programming culture. The discovery highlights how programmers creatively repurposed educational technology for gaming and entertainment, pushing the capabilities of limited hardware through ingenuity. The find appeals to retro computing enthusiasts and represents an important piece of documented computing history from the calculator gaming era.
Show HN: Untitled88 – Query your QuickBooks data in plain English
Untitled88 has launched a QuickBooks integration that enables users to query their financial data using plain English rather than traditional database queries or software navigation. The tool simplifies financial data access for business owners and accountants without technical backgrounds, making it easier to extract insights from QuickBooks records on demand.
Show HN: Screenwriting Software
A filmmaker-turned-developer created a new screenwriting tool after finding existing options lacking. The application uses Rust and WebAssembly to power its core text engine, prioritizing performance and user experience for writers working on film projects.
Full Disclosure: A Third (and Fourth) Azure Sign-In Log Bypass Found
Trusted Security researchers have identified two new techniques for bypassing Azure sign-in logging, adding to previously known vulnerabilities in Microsoft's cloud authentication system. These bypasses are particularly concerning because they allow attackers to hide their activities from audit logs that organizations depend on for security monitoring and regulatory compliance. The disclosure highlights an ongoing pattern of logging vulnerabilities in Azure that requires urgent attention.
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Newegg Promo Code: 10% Off in March 2026
Newegg is currently offering multiple ways to save on tech purchases this March, including exclusive WIRED discounts, bundle deals for PC builders, and special education pricing for students and faculty. The retailer's free Newegg+ membership program provides additional perks like free shipping, early deal access, and entry to limited-time Shuffle sales. Current standout deals include significant discounts on gaming motherboards, graphics cards, and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.
Paramount Plus Coupon Codes and Deals: 50% Off
Paramount+ offers multiple ways to save on its streaming service, including a seven-day free trial for new users and a limited-time promotion providing $2.99 monthly access for the first two months. Students and military members can access even deeper discounts, while the platform's dual subscription tiers—Essential and Premium—cater to different viewing preferences and budgets.
Show HN: HN Firebase API client for Go with support for reading flagged posts
A Go developer has released hnscrape, a client library for the Hacker News API that can recover data from removed or flagged posts by scraping their HTML pages. The tool supports standard API operations while adding the ability to access deleted content through authentication and HTML parsing, though this depends on user account settings and is somewhat fragile to Hacker News markup changes. ---