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    Open-source collection of AI 'agency agents' gains attention●msitarzewski/agency-agents⬢github6235 min ago

    A developer publishing under the name msitarzewski has released 'agency-agents', a Shell-based repository offering a set of pre-built AI agent personas for agency-style work. It includes agents described as frontend specialists, Reddit community managers, 'whimsy injectors' and 'reality checkers', each with its own personality, workflow and example deliverables. Interest is growing around the project as developers look for ready-made agent setups.

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    iPhone and $20 smart plug become a darkroom f-stop timer▼Show HN: I turned my iPhone and a $20 smart plug into an f-stop timerYhnCultureFilm7610 min ago

    A developer has built a tool that turns an iPhone and a $20 smart plug into an f-stop timer for photographic darkroom printing. The setup uses the phone to control exposures and switch the enlarger light on and off via the plug, replacing dedicated darkroom timers. It has drawn attention on Hacker News, where commenters are discussing the practicality of using off-the-shelf gadgets for analog photography.

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    California legalizes plug-in solar panels for homes and apartments●▶youtubeEnvironmentEnergy157.2Kjust now

    California has legalized plug-in solar panels for homes and apartments, allowing residents to use balcony-style or portable solar units without complex permitting. The move is expected to make solar power more accessible to renters and apartment dwellers, not just homeowners, and could serve as a model for other states looking to expand distributed clean energy access.

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    California Legalizes Balcony Solar for Renters●California Legalizes Balcony SolarYhnEnvironmentEnergy23just now

    California has officially legalized plug-in balcony solar, opening the market to a new technology that lets apartment dwellers and renters generate their own electricity without rooftop installations. Supporters say the change could significantly expand access to solar power in a state where homeownership barriers have kept many residents out of the clean-energy market. The move follows the model already popular in Germany, where balcony solar panels have been widely adopted.

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    Ed Zitron: Microsoft Has $80 Billion Of AI Chips It Can't Plug In●▶youtubeTechnologySemiconductors475K8 min ago

    Commentator Ed Zitron argues Microsoft has roughly $80 billion in AI chips and data center equipment it cannot actually connect and use, pointing to what he calls overbuilding in the AI infrastructure race. The claim is drawing attention amid ongoing debate about whether Big Tech's massive AI capital spending will pay off.

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    iPhone and $20 smart plug turned into f-stop timer●I turned my iPhone and a $20 smart plug into an f-stop timer https:// peterszentkiralyi.eu/darkplug/ Comments: https://MmastodonTechnologyMobile310 min ago

    A DIY project by Peter Szentkiralyi combines an iPhone with an inexpensive smart plug to create an f-stop timer for photographic darkroom printing. The write-up has drawn attention on Hacker News, where commenters are discussing the hack as a clever, low-cost use of smart home hardware for analog photography enthusiasts.

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    Meross Smart Home Gadgets Up to 38% Off for Prime Day●Save Up to 38% on Meross Smart Home Gadgets With These Prime Day Deals✉newsTechnologyGadgets13 min ago

    Meross smart home gadgets, including smart plugs, lights and other connected devices, are discounted by up to 38% as part of Amazon's Prime Day deals. The sale offers shoppers a chance to pick up budget-friendly smart home hardware at some of its lowest prices of the year, and deal trackers are highlighting the discounts for bargain hunters.

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    Electric Buses May Soon Charge Wirelessly Through Their Tires▼Electric Buses Could Charge Wirelessly Through Their Tires at Equipped Stops✉newsTechnologyGadgets13 min ago

    A new concept would let electric buses recharge wirelessly at specially equipped stops by charging through their tires, removing the need for plugs or lengthy charging pauses. The idea is drawing attention as cities look for practical ways to keep electric public transport running without downtime, though details on how the tire-based charging would work and when it could be deployed remain limited.

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    Plug Power stock draws investor attention●Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) Stock Price, News, Quote & History✉newsBusinessFinance25 min ago

    Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) is the subject of renewed market interest, with investors checking its stock price, quotes and latest news on Yahoo Finance. The hydrogen and fuel cell company has long been a volatile, closely watched clean-energy name, and trading activity suggests people are tracking where the shares head next.

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    DIY darkroom timer built from iPhone and $20 smart plug●Show HN: I turned my iPhone and a $20 smart plug into an f-stop timer https://peterszentkiralyi.eu/darkplug/ # HackerNewMmastodonTechnology449 min ago

    Developer Peter Szentkiralyi has shared a DIY project that turns an iPhone and a $20 smart plug into an f-stop timer for photographic darkroom printing. The tool is described on his personal site as DarkPlug, and it is drawing attention on Hacker News, where users discuss and test each other's self-made gadgets and photography setups.

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    Russia Surpasses US in EV and Hybrid Market Share●Even Russia Is Beating The U.S. In EV and PHEV Market Share✉newsLifeAutos50 min ago

    Reports claim Russia has overtaken the United States in market share for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, despite far weaker EV infrastructure and a sanctions-hit car market. The comparison highlights how US adoption of electric and plug-in models has lagged, while hybrid imports have grown in Russia. Commenters debate whether US policy rollbacks and consumer reluctance explain the gap.

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    Honda develops wireless road to charge moving trucks●Honda's wireless road wants to charge moving trucks at 150 kW✉newsLifeAutos50 min ago

    Honda is working on a wireless charging road designed to deliver up to 150 kW to trucks while they are driving, removing the need to stop and plug in. The project, reported by automotive press, would embed charging infrastructure in the roadway itself. Details on testing timelines and deployment remain limited.

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    Protesters turn to direct action against AI firms●'Pull the plug': protesters resort to direct action against AI firmsYhnCultureFilm181 h ago

    Campaigners opposed to artificial intelligence companies are escalating from petitions and letter-writing to direct action, adopting the slogan 'pull the plug'. The shift targets AI firms over concerns ranging from environmental costs of data centres to job losses and safety. Discussion online centres on whether such tactics will change corporate behaviour or alienate the public, with reactions split between sympathy for the cause and criticism of disruption.

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