New-look Age quiz: When was Bourke Street Mall closed off to cars?
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz. ⌘ Read more

Superquiz, Friday, June 5
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more

Could WA follow in NSW’s footsteps on medical cannabis laws for drivers?
Drivers in NSW who have lawful cannabis prescriptions will have a medical defence and be subject to a three-strike impairment test under new reforms. Advocates want a similar system in WA. ⌘ Read more

Budget tax changes to pass lower house
The federal government’s controversial tax changes are set to clear their first hurdle by passing the lower house but will face a sterner test in the Senate. ⌘ Read more

Cummins’ huge vow amid chaotic Aussie period
Australian captain Pat Cummins speaks to Nine’s Today about the gruelling Test and ODI period on the horizon. ⌘ Read more

When all my tests pass on the first try and I just know something has to be wrong ⌘ Read more

Superquiz, Wednesday, June 3
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more

A Viral YouTube Show About an Unhinged AI Is Hitting Theaters. It’s a Big Test for Hollywood
The Amazing Digital Circus finale will hit more than 4,000 theaters around the world Thursday. Two weeks later it’ll be on YouTube, bucking Hollywood trends and testing the power of online fandom. ⌘ Read more

If Ebola lands in Australia tomorrow, what happens next?
With global travel, a disease that begins far away can quickly become a test of systems here, and the first 24 hours would matter enormously. ⌘ Read more

Katter’s latest attempt to reignite abortion debate ‘insidious’, advocates say
The disallowance motion moved by Robbie Katter relies on an obscure tweak to Queensland’s healthcare laws, but serves as another test to the Premier’s control of conservative backbenchers. ⌘ Read more

@bender@twtxt.net The good thing is that it’s already pretty battle-tested. 😅 There was this dumpster fire a few years back: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31114554 This was on their front page for quite a while, just look at the number of comments … 😂

@movq@www.uninformativ.de LOL. At least now you know your infrastructure and web server can handle some traffic. Consider it a test, in addition to the fleeting recognition. 🤣

Superquiz, Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more

Best Sleep Trackers of 2026: Oura, Whoop, and Eight Sleep
I tested the top sleep wearables for every type of sleeper, including devices from Oura, Whoop, and Eight Sleep. ⌘ Read more

‘Sexual Chocolate’ Faces Recalls After FDA Tests Reveal Undisclosed Viagra
Sellers of products with names like Boner Bears and DTF have voluntarily recalled their products after testing positive for the active ingredients in Viagra and Cialis. ⌘ Read more

DNA testing of elongated skulls fails to rule out extraterrestrial origins
The peculiar skulls, which exhibit strange, elongated craniums, have been the topic of debate and intrigue for years. Known as the Paracas skulls, the… ⌘ Read more

Superquiz, Monday, June 1
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6 Best Prepaid Phone Plans (2026): Tello, Boost, Google Fi, More
Forget the pricey, postpaid cell plans and two-year contracts. Save with one of these WIRED-tested options from US Mobile, Boost, and Google Fi. ⌘ Read more

Take The Age quiz
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz. ⌘ Read more

On the subject of debugging these so-called AI(s) / Black Boxes… the model is a black box sure, but that’s not really the problem. Everything around it — the inputs, the outputs, the decisions it makes — all of that can and should be fully logged, traced and replayed. The “program” isn’t the model, it’s the full context you feed it. That’s what you debug. It’s not so different from any other system really; if you’re running something in production with no logs, no structured outputs and no tests, you’d have the same problem. The model doesn’t change that discipline, it just makes it more important.

Superquiz, Sunday, May 31
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more

Tello Mobile Plan Review (2026): Low Cost, Reliable Service
With inflation and gas prices rising, I’m trying to save money wherever I can. I tested Tello’s budget cell phone plan, and for me, it turns out prepaid can be just as good. ⌘ Read more

Do You Actually Need to Pay for Transcription Software?
I tested Wispr Flow and various AI-powered transcription software to see whether you should bother subscribing or stick with free services. ⌘ Read more

Hospital systems pass first test after suspected Ebola case in Melbourne
Victorian health authorities are on high alert for diphtheria and Ebola following outbreaks interstate and overseas. ⌘ Read more

CVE-Bench: testing LLM agents on real-world vulnerability patches
Article URL: https://giovannigatti.github.io/cve-bench/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48328088

Points: 3

# Comments: 1 ⌘ Read more

Test your general knowledge with the Good Weekend quiz
Trivia buffs: can you get a perfect score in the interactive superquiz? ⌘ Read more

Show HN: AISlop, a CLI for catching AI generated code smells
Hi, I’m Kenny, I’ve been building aislop. I starting working on this after using Claude Code, codex and opencode several times and noticing some slops. They aren’t syntax and passes most tests, they are patterns like empty catch blocks, useless comments, duplicated helpers, dead code and many more. So I built a tool to scan and check for these patterns and wired it into hooks so after each tool call, the agent checks for the slops.

You can try it out with npx aislop sca … ⌘ Read more

15 Best Wireless Chargers, All Tested and Reviewed (2026)
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch. ⌘ Read more

The most spectacular rocket explosion since N1 just happened in Florida
Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/05/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-just-exploded-during-a-static-fire-test/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48318678

Points: 11

# Comments: 2 ⌘ Read more

Blue Origin’s New Glenn blows up during static fire test
Article URL: https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/2060164928472854821

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48317774

Points: 22

# Comments: 5 ⌘ Read more

Citing ‘severe’ math deficits, UC faculty demand a return to SAT tests for STEM
Article URL: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-27/uc-math-professors-demand-return-of-sat-for-stem-admissions

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48309233

Points: 28

# Comments: 12 ⌘ Read more

8 Best Computer Speakers (2026) After Testing 25+ Pairs
These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget. ⌘ Read more

7 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2026) After Testing Dozens
These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered cameras that need no subscription. ⌘ Read more

I’ve Tested Dozens of Packing Cubes. Here’s What’s Worth Taking on Your Next Trip
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15 Best Travel Toiletry Bags, Tested Over Many Miles (2026)
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Best Power Banks (2026): My Picks After Testing Over 100
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The Best Smart Sprinklers and Irrigation Systems: In-Ground Sprinklers, Hose Timers (2026)
We’ve tested almost a dozen options that handle everything from scheduling and weather changes to water conservation, so you don’t have to. ⌘ Read more

Best Vacuum Cleaner (2026): Cordless Vacuums, Robot Vacuums, Dysons
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11 Best Meal Delivery Services, Tested by an Ex-Restaurant Critic
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Best Duffel Bags: Eastpak, Patagonia, Baboon to the Moon (2026)
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When I finish my dev work and testing flags 10 bugs within the hour ⌘ Read more

These 11 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested in 2026
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The First Atomic Bomb Test in 1945 Created an Entirely New Material
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‘Impossible’ crystal found at site of world’s first nuclear weapons test
Scientists have identified a peculiar crystal that, under normal circumstances, shouldn’t be able to exist on Earth. At 5:29 am on July 16th 1945, the… ⌘ Read more

Inside the Race to Develop a Test for the Rare Andes Hantavirus
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Best Air Purifiers (2026): Coway, AirDoctor, IQAir, and More
Protect your home against dust, pets, allergies, and more with the best air purifiers, tested firsthand. ⌘ Read more

Some Women Are Obsessively Testing Their Vaginas to Optimize Them
Biohacker Bryan Johnson recently bragged about his girlfriend’s “top 1%” vagina as the at-home vaginal microbiome test industry is thriving. But experts are skeptical. ⌘ Read more

Testing for ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
There’s a more accurate way of measuring who’s at risk for cholesterol-related health issues. So why don’t more doctors use it? ⌘ Read more

Best Live-Captioning Smart Glasses (2026), WIRED tested
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We Asked Coffee Pros to Blind Test Coffee Machines. The Results Were Surprising
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11 Best Sunscreens, WIRED Tested and Reviewed
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Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best
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9 Best Portable Power Stations (2026): Power Capacity, Portability, Camping, and More
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The Best Food Gifts to Buy Online, as Tested by Our Tastebuds (2026)
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8 Best Travel Adapters (2026), Tested and Reviewed
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Disneyland Now Uses Face Recognition on Visitors
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String of earthquakes near Area 51 sparks secret testing rumors
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When I realize those weren’t test accounts I just deleted ⌘ Read more

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Which Automatic Litter Box Is Best? We Tested Litter-Robot’s Lineup
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The 4 Best Laptop Power Banks We’ve Tested (2026)
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Ikea’s New Blow-Up Chair Was Tested by Cats
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When I join a new assignment and I’m told users do the testing ⌘ Read more

Interesting. Another parsing issue? Let’s test: this should be italics. Then this also should be “italics”. End.

When the boss tells us we’ll do tests when we have time ⌘ Read more

When I realize I’m the only one who’s run the tests in the last 3 months ⌘ Read more

For what is worth, I am not experiencing what @lyse@lyse.isobeef.org described. Tested with Firefox on Ubuntu, and Safari on macOS.

When my pair names their branches “test”, “test2”, “final_test” ⌘ Read more

@bender@twtxt.net both, but neither directly. I know every workaround there is, including those used by developers, to test apps, while working on them. However if “sideloading” becomes so tedious, even the more technical users, cannot be bothered to do it, competing appstores and independent developers, not wanting to send their money and ID to Google, loose users at such rate, they likely won’t be able to justify continuing to maintain their projects, people like me rely on.

When I find a test print left in production ⌘ Read more

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And we’re back! 1st test trip 👌

Our first test over night trip 🤞

Testing…

@prologic@twtxt.net LOL. Best test ever: if it doesn’t work out, walk a few steps to complete comfort. Win-win!

sleeping in my van tonight, which is parked outside the front of our house just as a test from overnight 😂

When I dodge all the traps in the technical test ⌘ Read more

Scientists launch ‘Humanity’s Last Exam’ to test the intelligence of AI
The complex and extensive test is designed to measure how close AI is to exceeding human-level intelligence. All the way back in 1950, mathematician a… ⌘ Read more

Not long now: NASA announces Artemis II update and launch date
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When we deploy fixes to prod without having tested them ⌘ Read more

Ill-fated scientist tested ‘Havana Syndrome’ energy weapon on himself
A Norwegian researcher had set out to prove that directed-energy weapons could not have caused the condition. Back in January, we reported that the Pe… ⌘ Read more

When I find out my pair disabled the tests that were failing ⌘ Read more

Cheers to all #Python #CreativeCoding people here using #Linux…

Would you like to test a script by our friend and co-maintainer of thonny-py5mode GoToLoop that installs #ThonnyIDE and #py5 on your machine to see how it goes and help improve it?

https://Gist.GitHubUserContent.com/GoToLoop/246a31d437aaa8c6eadb7f7186544e0f/raw/thonny-installer.bash

I wonder if it would be bad form to ask students to run something like this:

curl -fsSL https://Gist.GitHubUserContent.com/GoToLoop/246a31d437aaa8c6eadb7f7186544e0f/raw/thonny-installer.bash -o thonny-installer.bash && chmod +x thonny-installer.bash && ./thonny-installer.bash

(because, you know, it trains them to run potentially dangerous stuff in other occasions)

When I test the site speed without all the tracking imposed by marketing ⌘ Read more

When I find a console.log(“test”) in the senior dev’s code who preaches best practices ⌘ Read more

When my unit test passes locally but fails on CI ⌘ Read more

@prologic@twtxt.net cool! Will test later today. I recommend to keep up with the changes, and make them non-technical user “friendly”.

@bender@twtxt.net Thanks for letting me know it was Mobile Safari! I just did some testing real quick and things are not working very well 🤔 I think I’ve introduced some regressions last night as I was putting this into prod 😅 services me right for late-night deployment 🤣 I’ve taken it down for now, will spend a bit more time on testing making sure things all work properly!

When we’re asked if we really tested everything before our emergency release ⌘ Read more

When I realize all my test INSERTs were run on the production database. ⌘ Read more

Spent basically the entire day (except for the mandatory walk) fighting with Python’s type hints. But, the result is that my widget toolkit now passes mypy --strict.

I really, really don’t want to write larger pieces of software without static typing anymore. With dynamic typing, you must test every code path in your program to catch even the most basic errors. pylint helps a bit (doesn’t need type hints), but that’s really not enough.

Also, somewhere along the way, I picked up a very bad (Python) programming style. (Actually, I know exactly where I picked that up, but I don’t want to point the finger now.) This style makes heavy use of dicts and tuples instead of proper classes. That works for small scripts, but it very quickly turns into an absolute mess once the program grows. Prime example: jenny. 😩

I have a love-hate relationship with Python’s type hints, because they are meaningless at runtime, so they can be utterly misleading. I’m beginning to like them as an additional safety-net, though.

(But really, if correctness is the goal, you either need to invest a ton of time to get 100% test coverage – or don’t use Python.)

Yes, if a twtxt contains something like “(This is a test. Will this work as it should?)”, it will show empty on Yarn.

And now the event loop is not a simple loop around curses’ getch() anymore but it can wait for events on any file descriptor. Here’s a simple test program that waits for connections on a TCP socket, accepts it, reads a line, sends back a line:

https://movq.de/v/93fa46a030/vid-1767547942.mp4

And the scrollbar indicators are working now.

I’ll probably implement timer callbacks using timerfd (even though that’s Linux-only). 🤔

@lyse@lyse.isobeef.org A “Hello World” binary is ~372KB in size. I currently have peephole optimization and deac code optimizations in play, and a few other performance related ones, but nothing too fancy. I have a test case that ensures fib(35) doesn’t regress too badly as I continue to evolve the language.