Why “Cell” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
> Or one is living in a country where all banks require a phone as the second factor for authentication. A cheap smartphone left at home and powered on occasionally to log into…
by drnick1 · Nov 1, 2026
> I rarely carry any electronics at all and exclusively use cash in person to make me mostly digitally invisible IRL. > Stopped using X and all big tech services. This right her…
by drnick1 · Nov 1, 2026
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by gfat · Nov 1, 2026
> It looked like an office desk phone but instead of Ethernet, a SIM card goes only. Eww, I hate that such a thing exists. Everyone involved in its development needs their decis…
by wolrah · Nov 1, 2026
The problem with biotech/pharma is that data processing doesn't work if you lack the data to begin with. There are too many holes in science's understanding of how the cell…
by A_D_E_P_T · Oct 31, 2026
> I've noticed people reacting to going hiking beyond cell networks with a "but that's dangerous!" response. Being outside of cell networks was the natural state of being for th…
by bananaflag · Oct 31, 2026
Interest
Proportion of Hacker News items mentioning "cell" over time.
Mentions
Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "cell" over time.
Cell most often refers to:Cell (biology), the functional basic unit of life Cellphone, a phone connected to a cellular network Clandestine cell, a penetration-resistant form of a secret or outlawed organization Electrochemical cell, a device used to convert chemical energy to electrical energy Prison cell, a room used to hold people in prisons Read more on Wikipedia