Hacker Newsletter
A weekly, hand-picked selection of the best links and discussions from Hacker News.
18 Oct 2026
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- ★★★★☆
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- Weekly
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- Free
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- The best of Hacker News without living on Hacker News.
What it is
Hacker Newsletter is a free weekly email that picks the best links and discussions from Hacker News, grouped by theme. It has been running for many years and is curated by a person, not an algorithm.
What we like
- Curation. Fewer, better links than the front page on any given day.
- Weekly rhythm. One email, no daily guilt.
- Discussion links. It points to the comment threads, which is often where the real insight is.
What to know
- It's not news. By the time it arrives, the stories are days old. That's the point, but it won't keep you current.
- Hacker News taste. Expect programming, startups and science, with the community's particular interests.
Who it suits
Developers who want the best of Hacker News once a week. For what developers are discussing today, see ReadKernel's Top articles.