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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.

A developer has shared a DIY project that pairs an iPhone with a $20 smart plug to build an f-stop timer for photographic darkroom printing. The tool controls enlarger exposure timing in precise fractions of stops, replacing dedicated darkroom timers that can cost far more. Hacker News readers are discussing the build, its accuracy, and whether consumer smart plugs are reliable enough for consistent print exposures.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A heap-based buffer overflow has been reported in GIMP's DICOM export plug-in, tracked as EUVD-2026-93943 with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 out of 10. The flaw occurs when exporting images with extremely large width and height values, as the export path allocates a buffer using 32-bit arithmetic. Security feeds flagged the issue on 6 October 2026. Users working with medical imaging formats are advised to watch for a patched GIMP release.