Microsoft forced me to switch to Linux

First up, this one guy wrote a whole post titled 'Microsoft forced me to switch to Linux'. Can you believe it? He was just so fed up with all the Windows weirdness – like the Snipping Tool popping up by accident and not being able to close it, or all the random stuff installing context menu items. Apparently, a bunch of people in the comments totally get it, with some saying Linux Mint isn't as friendly as folks claim, but others talking about how much easier it is to just switch away from Windows' headaches. One comment even said that 'sunken cost is not always a fallacy' when it comes to not wanting to start from scratch, which is kinda deep for a Windows rant, right? Check it out: himthe.dev/blog/microsoft-to-linux

Amazon cuts 16k jobs

Then, on the job front, some rough news: Amazon's cutting a whopping 16,000 jobs globally. Yikes. The comments were all over the place, with some people thinking execs are just using 'AI productivity' as an excuse to boost stock prices, and one person had a pretty blunt take that companies have 'zero incentive whatsoever to retain staff' – kinda dark, but makes you think. Here's the Reuters link: reuters.com/legal/litigation/amazon-cuts-16000-jobs-globally-broader-restructuring-2026-01-28/

Please don't say mean things about the AI I just invested a billion dollars in

And speaking of AI, there was this hilarious satirical piece called 'Please don't say mean things about the AI I just invested a billion dollars in'. It's basically making fun of all the tech bros who throw huge money at AI and then get super defensive when anyone points out flaws or concerns. One comment hit it on the head, saying 'Hatred of the technology itself is misplaced. Concern is probably a better one' for AI. So true. You can read the satire here: mcsweeneys.net/articles/please-dont-say-mean-things-about-the-ai-that-i-just-invested-a-billion-dollars-in

Somebody used spoofed ADSB signals to raster the meme of JD Vance

Now for something totally wild: Someone actually used spoofed ADSB signals to draw a meme of JD Vance in the sky! Like, they faked airplane signals to create an image. How crazy is that? The comments pointed out that while it's a funny prank, it highlights a serious security vulnerability, with one guy saying it's a 'great attack vector for nation state-level spoofing' to mess with air transport. From a meme to national security, haha. Link: alecmuffett.com/article/143548

ICE and Palantir: US agents using health data to hunt illegal immigrants

On a more serious note, there was a really concerning story about ICE and Palantir using health data to hunt illegal immigrants. Super messed up, right? It's from the British Medical Journal, so it's legit. People in the comments were debating everything from market efficiency vs. government to how Obama handled immigration differently. It's a heavy one, check it out: bmj.com/content/392/bmj.s168

ASML staffing changes could result in a net reduction of around 1700 positions

More job news, but in the chip world: ASML is looking at cutting around 1700 positions. They're trying to 'strengthen focus on engineering and innovation,' which sounds like corporate speak for streamlining. One comment had a pretty strong take, saying 'management skills are by themselves considered completely useless,' and that managers should have actual useful skills first. Ouch! Link: asml.com/en/news/press-releases/2026/strengthening-focus-on-engineering-and-innovation

Show HN: The HN Arcade

And finally, for some good news, someone made an awesome 'HN Arcade'! It's basically a collection of all the cool little games people have shared on Show HN over the years. A lot of people in the comments were stoked, saying they've 'lost so many cool Show HN games to the void' and this is a great way to find them again. Super cool initiative! You can play around with it here: andrewgy8.github.io/hnarcade/

Alright, that's the quick download for today, man. Catch ya later!