Hacker News Audio
Listen to top HN stories and community discussions, summarized by AI and read aloud. The insights without the endless scrolling.
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Press play and hear today's top Hacker News stories — including the best comments — in under 10 minutes. No app, no signup.
▶ Play HN Top StoriesAbout Hacker News
Hacker News is the tech community's front page. Run by Y Combinator since 2007, it's where developers, founders, and tech enthusiasts share and discuss the most interesting stories in technology. Unlike mainstream tech news, HN is community-curated — the best content rises through upvotes, and the comment sections often contain more insight than the articles themselves. On Tera.fm, we capture both: the story AND the discussion, condensed into audio you can consume anywhere.
Choose Your Feed
Hacker News has different feeds for different moods. Pick one:
HN · Top
The highest-ranked stories on Hacker News right now.
HN · New
Fresh submissions — be the first to hear breaking tech news.
HN · Best
All-time best stories curated by the HN community.
HN · Ask
Community questions and discussions — Ask HN threads.
HN · Show
Indie projects and demos — Show HN submissions.
What You Get
- ✓Top 5 stories with AI-summarized articles AND comments
- ✓Community insights you'd miss just reading headlines
- ✓Natural-sounding text-to-speech (not robotic)
- ✓Fresh content every time — HN moves fast
Topics You'll Hear About
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hacker News?
Hacker News (HN) is a social news website run by Y Combinator, the famous startup accelerator behind companies like Airbnb, Dropbox, and Stripe. It focuses on technology, startups, programming, and intellectual curiosity. The community is known for high-quality discussions and insightful comments.
Do you include the comments?
Yes! Unlike other news sources, Hacker News comments are often more valuable than the articles themselves. Our AI summarizes both the linked article AND the top community discussions, so you get the full picture.
What's the difference between Top, New, Best, Ask, and Show?
Top = highest voted stories right now. New = freshly submitted. Best = all-time classics. Ask HN = community questions and discussions. Show HN = indie projects and product launches. Each has a different vibe.
How often is content updated?
We pull fresh stories every time you tune in. Hacker News moves fast — stories can rise and fall within hours — so you always get what's trending now, not yesterday's news.
Is it free?
Yes! 6 channels are completely free with unlimited plays. Upgrade to Tera Pro to unlock all 50+ channels.