9.16.25 | Website on disposable vape, React stifles innovation, Linux phones' rising significance

Hacker News Highlights · Sep 16, 2025 · 11m

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on Sep 16, 2025.

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(00:00) - Intro

(00:19) - Hosting a website on a disposable vape

(01:23) - React is winning by default and slowing innovation

(02:35) - Linux phones are more important now than ever

(03:49) - macOS Tahoe

(04:55) - Wanted to spy on my dog, ended up spying on TP-Link

(06:02) - PayPal to support Ethereum and Bitcoin

(07:10) - How big a solar battery do I need to store all my home's electricity?

(08:22) - I feel Apple has lost its alignment…