Discover the latest tech articles and blogs from user-submitted links, with comment sections for discussion and voting to help shape the conversation.
Hacker News is an online community and social news website with a focus on computer science, programming, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, technology-related ideas and innovations, and internet/Silicon Valley startups. The site features user-submitted links to technology-related articles, blog posts, and discussions, which site members can comment on and vote up or down based on interest or relevancy.
The Hacker News community values insightful commentary, curiosity, and a passion for new technologies and ideas. Many of the links featured on the site explore computer programming, software development, cybersecurity, machine learning, cryptocurrencies, open source projects, the startup ecosystem, and more. The comment sections often host thought-provoking discussions analyzing the potential impacts and applications of emerging technologies.
Hacker News was created by Paul Graham in 2007 and is now owned by Y Combinator, an American seed accelerator that provides seed funding and mentoring for startup founders and companies. Many Y Combinator founders and alumni are active members on Hacker News. The site has a strong following within Silicon Valley and technology circles more broadly.
While anyone can read Hacker News links and discussions without an account, creating an account allows users to submit links and upvote comments or stories. Accounts help foster community participation. The site has simple design and functionality intentionally to keep the focus on content over flashy presentation.