Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (May 18, 2023)
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<h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
<p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for May 18, 2023 :</p>
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What happened with Asus routers this morning?
Summary: On May 17, 2023, many ASUS router users experienced connection issues, including the author of the article who noticed that their internet service was unavailable despite being connected to Wi-Fi. When the author tried to log into their ASUS RT-AC86U router's web interface, the page wouldn't fully load, and they couldn't run any commands when they tried to SSH into the router. After power cycling the router, the connection seemed fine, but it dropped again 40 minutes later with the same symptoms. The author was able to SSH into the router and found that a process called asd was taking up 50% of their CPU, which they later discovered was an ASUS security daemon. They searched on Reddit and Twitter and found a tweet from someone who works for an ISP, advising ASUS router users to manually update their firmware to keep a stable connection. The author followed the advice, updated their firmware, and the issue was resolved.
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Show HN: Beepberry – a portable e-paper computer for hackers
Summary: The Beepberry is a device created by SQFMI in collaboration with Beeper. It features a Sharp Memory LCD display with ultra-low power consumption, a tactile keyboard with customizable keymaps, and a touchpad for easy navigation. The device is powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero W or other compatible SBCs with a low profile solderless header. The website offers technical specs, a technical diagram, and links to purchase the device. Additionally, there are resources available for getting started, FAQs, and a community forum.