I agree that this is interesting, but I think it's just as interesting to a wide audience, and has nothing specific to hackers or hackery. The guidelines also

I agree that this is interesting, but I think it's just as interesting to a wide audience, and has nothing specific to hackers or hackery. The guidelines also say: Off-Topic: ... If they'd cover it on TV news, it's probably off-topic. In particular, I've seen the same story from several sources now, and hence I feel that it's not specific enough for HN. My opinion only. FWIW, I haven't flagged it, although I have been tempted.