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VOL. I·NO. 01
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026
  1. 001Hacker NewsOCT · 08English

    Project 2025 Tracker

    The Treasury Department has permanently halted data collection on private American company ownership mandated by the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act. Project 2025 Tracker is a community-driven initiative monitoring implementation of Project 2025 policy proposals across multiple federal agencies.

    By John Doe
  2. 002Hacker NewsOCT · 08English

    Show HN: Ask Claude about any UK company – no API key needed

    Registrum provides live UK Companies House data through an MCP endpoint requiring no API key to start. Users can query company information, officers, filings, and ownership chains by adding a simple configuration to their AI client, with optional paid tiers for higher usage limits.

    By eugene-registru
  3. 003DecryptOCT · 08English

    Former PlayStation Exec Slams Sony's Move to Kill Discs: 'What Are You Buying?'

    Sony plans to stop producing physical game discs by 2028, drawing criticism from former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden, who argues the shift from ownership to digital access has damaged the company's reputation. The decision has faced backlash from gamers, with a petition gaining over 385,000 signatures, though Sony shows no signs of reversing course.

  4. 004Hacker NewsOCT · 02English

    Why media fans want to escape algorithms with CDs, DVDs and vinyl

    People are returning to physical media formats like CDs, DVDs, vinyl, and cassettes to escape algorithmic curation, regain ownership of content, support artists directly, and reduce data sharing with streaming services. Collectors cite concerns about content removal from platforms, desire for deeper engagement with music, and preference for owning rather than renting digital access.

    By Jane Clinton