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- 1iPhone and a $20 smart plug become a darkroom f-stop timerāShow HN: I turned my iPhone and a $20 smart plug into an f-stop timer
A developer has shared a DIY project that turns an iPhone and a cheap smart plug into an f-stop timer for photographic darkroom printing. The tool replaces dedicated darkroom timers by controlling the enlarger's exposure via the smart plug, calculating f-stop sequences on the phone. Commenters on Hacker News are discussing the build, its usefulness for analog photographers, and similar homebrew darkroom setups.
- 2Hofstra Law launches institute for legal technology and innovationāHofstra Law creates new institute focused on legal technology and innovation
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University has created a new institute dedicated to legal technology and innovation. The initiative is aimed at preparing students for a profession being reshaped by artificial intelligence and digital tools. The announcement is drawing attention from legal educators and observers tracking how law schools adapt their curricula to rapid technological change.
- 3India central bank opens dollar window to support rupeeāIndia central bank takes steps to support rupee, opens dollar window for oil companies
The Reserve Bank of India has taken fresh steps to prop up the rupee, opening a dedicated dollar window for state oil companies that buy crude on international markets. The measure aims to ease pressure on the currency by letting these firms source dollars directly through the central bank rather than in the open market, reducing demand-driven volatility.
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Devotees are searching for Lord Shani, the Hindu deity associated with Saturn and Saturdays, as Telugu-language astrology outlets publish daily horoscope predictions for zodiac signs including Cancer, Leo and Virgo. The readings cover business, love, finances and health for Saturday, with many believers consulting them on the day traditionally dedicated to Shani worship.
- 5Gaza fundraising appeals circulate widely onlineāIām sorry for repeating my request, but I truly need your help during this difficult time. https://gofund.me/83e09b493 h
A Gaza resident has renewed an appeal for donations to a GoFundMe campaign, apologising for repeated requests and saying she needs help during a difficult time. The appeal is verified through a dedicated Gaza verification listing and carries mutual aid hashtags. Similar fundraising requests from people in Gaza seeking support for basic needs continue to spread across social platforms.
- 6Purdue benefactor Parrish gives $42M for Daniels School buildingāLongtime Purdue benefactor Parrish commits $42M to name new Daniels School building
Longtime Purdue University benefactor Parrish has committed $42 million to name a new building for the Mitchell E. Daniels Jr. School of Business in West Lafayette, Indiana. The gift is one of the larger recent donations to the university and will support construction of a dedicated home for the business school, which was renamed in 2022 after the former Purdue president.
- 7Latter-day Saints Launch New Series on Temple DedicationāA Journey to Understanding the Temple | Dedicate Part 1
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the first part of 'Dedicate', a series exploring the meaning and purpose of its temples. The opening episode, 'A Journey to Understanding the Temple', is drawing a large audience as viewers follow along with the church's explanations of temple worship and the dedication process.
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The war in Ukraine continues to be monitored as a leading global conflict, with the Council on Foreign Relations keeping its dedicated conflict tracker updated for readers following the invasion. The tracker compiles developments on the front lines, diplomatic responses and the war's wider international impact. Attention remains on how the conflict is evolving and what it means for global security.