Foiled plot tried to sneak 49 lbs of cocaine into Australia via Xerox printers

Australian law enforcement intercepted a plot to smuggle 49 lbs of cocaine into Australia using Xerox printers in 2017, with multiple arrests and sentences made.

Show HN: Nibble

Nibble is a new C-like language built in 3000 lines of C, showcasing LLVM IR generation without external dependencies. It includes graphical demos and aims for simplicity.

Your Steam Controller might scream if you drop it

Steam Controller emits a Wilhelm scream when dropped, confirmed by Engadget and Reddit users. The feature is a hidden easter egg using haptic motors.

Microsoft is retiring Copilot Mode on Edge, because everything is Copilot Mode now

Microsoft is discontinuing Copilot Mode on Edge, integrating its features directly into the browser for desktop and mobile, making dedicated mode obsolete.

Claude for Small Business

Anthropic introduces Claude for Small Business, offering AI-powered workflows integrated into common tools to help small businesses automate tasks and grow.

Cisco Workforce Reductions

Cisco plans to cut fewer than 4,000 jobs in Q4 as part of strategic restructuring, impacting less than 5% of its workforce, while reporting record revenue of $15.8 billion.

Line-Yahoo Japan operator values Kakaku.com at $4bn in challenge to EQT

Line-Yahoo Japan launches counterbid to challenge EQT’s bid for Kakaku.com, sparking a potential takeover battle for the popular Japanese review site.

AMD’s best CPU tech for gamers is coming to workstations too

AMD’s Ryzen PRO 9000 series introduces 3D V-Cache technology to workstation processors, enhancing performance for complex workloads. Rollout begins in late 2026.

FCC angers small carriers by helping AT&T and Starlink buy EchoStar spectrum

FCC approves spectrum sales to AT&T and Starlink, prompting criticism from rural carriers over potential market impact and competition concerns.

Scorched Earth 2000 is back

The classic game Scorched Earth 2000 has been revived, sparking renewed interest among gaming communities and retro enthusiasts.