Apple finally fixed Siri. So why does it feel anticlimactic?

Apple’s long-awaited AI overhaul finally makes Siri the assistant it was always supposed to be. But after years of delays, the launch lands in an AI landscape where chatbots have evolved into agents that can code, reaso…

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/03/apple-finally-fixed-siri-so-why-does-it-feel-anticlimactic/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

reactflux front-end for miniflux is pretty fantastic.

So many costly garbage rss apps out there.

#rss #selfhosted #opensource

2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport: The cheap car isn't completely extinct yet

At $25,305, you won't find many new cars for less. But you get what you pay for.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/08/2026-volkswagen-jetta-sport-the-cheap-car-isnt-completely-extinct-yet/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ArsTechnica [Ars Technica]

OnePlus 15 and more have fully sold out in the US following shutdown

OnePlus has officially closed its doors in the US, but remaining stock was available for a little while. Now, for OnePlus 15 and most other products, US stock has dried up.

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/03/oneplus-15-sold-out-us-shutdown/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

Use Task Runners for Common Coding Tasks

Article URL: https://hamvocke.com/blog/task-runners/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49158287 Points: 4 # Comments: 0

https://hamvocke.com/blog/task-runners/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

The Billable Usage API: programmatic cost visibility for Cloudflare

Article URL: https://blog.cloudflare.com/billable-usage-api/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49158714 Points: 5 # Comments: 1

https://blog.cloudflare.com/billable-usage-api/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

The Tariff Refunds Are Rolling in—but Gadget Prices Aren’t Dropping

Amazon is promising you can get some refund back in a 'limited set of circumstances.'

https://gizmodo.com/the-tariff-refunds-are-rolling-in-but-gadget-prices-arent-dropping-2000794037

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

New Micron lawsuit reignites fight over New York fab — complaint alleges 'forever chemicals' will flow into Oneida River

Micron's New York manufacturing facility is back in the crosshairs of another environmental lawsuit, claiming its wastewater and air permits should be nullified.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/dram/new-micron-lawsuit-reignites-fight-over-new-york-fab-complaint-alleges-forever-chemicals-will-flow-into-oneida-river

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Help Wanted

Article URL: https://lake.computer/blog/help-wanted/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49158214 Points: 8 # Comments: 0

https://lake.computer/blog/help-wanted/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Software #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Show HN: Hacker News with AI stories filtered out

Hi folks, I've noticed that a lot of people here seem exhausted by the amount of AI news on the front page. I shared hcker.news here a year ago and it has since gained a ton of filtering features, including a dedicated …

https://hcker.news/?view=frontpage&ai=exclude

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Apple's iCloud File Sharing Left Ex-Employees With Access to Secret Documents

The way Apple combines work and personal iCloud accounts left some employees able to access confidential documents after departing the company, reports The Information. The site spoke to more than half a dozen former Ap…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/03/apple-icloud-sharing-ex-employees/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Cybersecurity #Apple #MacRumors #Software #OpenSource #Gadgets [MacRumors]

Disney+ might soon launch free tier for users, per report

Hollywood increasingly sees YouTube as its major competition, and per a new report, free tiers from streamers like Disney+ and Paramount+ might be the answer.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/03/disney-might-soon-launch-free-tier-for-users-per-report/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

Liquid Fluoride Can Stop Cavities Without Drilling, Major Trial Finds

Children who had liquid fluoride applied directly to their teeth were less likely to experience further teeth decay.

https://gizmodo.com/liquid-fluoride-can-stop-cavities-without-drilling-major-trial-finds-2000793920

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

#Jellyfin for #Roku 3.2.3 is scheduled for release on Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026 5:00 PM PT

https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-roku/releases/tag/3.2.3

We fixed a possible crash on the home screen if your Live TV On Now images are in a specific format and several other annoying bugs.

#opensource #foss

PSA: GitHub requires two-factor auth if you contribute code — publishing a package or Action, cutting a release, owning an org. It's been rolling out since 2023 and keeps widening; the npm rules tightened again this month.

Not set up? An authenticator app or a passkey both work. SMS works but it's the weakest option. GitHub is also moving npm publishing off TOTP toward passkeys and security keys.

Just thought I'd let y'all know.

#GitHub #2FA #TwoFactorAuthentication #Security #InfoSec #OpenSource #npm

Ask HN: Claude multisession

How you handle claude many sessions from terminal, sometimes i'm getting confused Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49158580 Points: 5 # Comments: 0

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49158580

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Apple launches revamped ‘Apple Accessories’ shopping experience

Apple has rolled out a new experience for browsing and buying accessories on the Apple Online Store and in the App Store app. The changes make it easier to browse accessories by categories, view editorial curations, and…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/03/apple-launches-revamped-apple-accessories-shopping-experience/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

Google Clock 9.0 adds stopwatch and timer Live Updates

With Google Clock 9.0 for Android, timers and stopwatches get a big update with support for Live Update notifications on Pixel devices.

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/03/google-clock-9-0-live-updates/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

New Featured Job: @libreoffice and @tdforg are hiring a Marketing and Communications Professional to help raise awareness of LibreOffice and support the marketing community with its work. Apply now on #OSJH
https://opensourcejobhub.com/job/29438/marketing-and-communication-professional/?utm_source=smm
#OpenSource #marketing #communications #FOSS #jobs #career

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SearXNG in Rust

Article URL: https://github.com/MikeLuu99/searxng-rust Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49158141 Points: 3 # Comments: 0

https://github.com/MikeLuu99/searxng-rust

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Celebrating 45 Years of Kermit with the First New C-Kermit Release in 15 Years

Article URL: https://changelog.complete.org/archives/44456-celebrating-45-years-of-kermit-with-the-first-new-c-kermit-release-in-15-years-and-working-with-a-decades-old-c-codebase Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.…

https://changelog.complete.org/archives/44456-celebrating-45-years-of-kermit-with-the-first-new-c-kermit-release-in-15-years-and-working-with-a-decades-old-c-codebase

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Initial Steam Machine reviews are broadly positive, Jellyfin is losing some key project leaders, Sony deletes more movies that people “bought”, why you probably shouldn’t wipe your phone when the US authorities ask for access, Graham repurposes some discarded crypto hardware to play arcade games, Félim gets that old game working, a great terminal music player, and more.

https://latenightlinux.com/late-night-linux-episode-397/

#podcast #linux #opensource

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Anthropic Says the House Is on Fire. China Says AI Will Set You Free

To get a feel for just how different the public moods are towards AI between the U.S. and China, just look at the marketing.

https://gizmodo.com/anthropic-says-the-house-is-on-fire-china-says-ai-will-set-you-free-2000794003

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

Rubin Gets a Closer Look at the COSMOS Field, Revealing More Than 650,000 Galaxies in One Image

The observatory recently began its 10-year survey of the southern sky using the world's largest digital camera.

https://gizmodo.com/rubin-gets-a-closer-look-at-the-cosmos-field-revealing-more-than-650000-galaxies-in-one-image-2000793928

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

Gemini Spark now has Chrome web-browsing capabilities

Google's AI assistant can "use your logged-in accounts and saved passwords to handle tedious web errands."

https://www.engadget.com/2229209/gemini-spark-now-has-chrome-web-browsing-capabliities/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Engadget [Engadget]

TCL’s latest tablet with a paper-like display tempts with its budget price tag

TCL’s Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER is here with a paper-like 12.2-inch display and a larger battery than its sibling.

https://www.androidauthority.com/tcl-tab-a1-plus-nxtpaper-launch-3693912/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

‘V/H/S/Mixtape’ Will Blend Found Footage Horror With Music

The ninth installment in the long-running film series features entries by Flying Lotus, Ernest Dickerson, RZA, and more.

https://gizmodo.com/v-h-s-mixtape-will-blend-found-footage-horror-with-music-2000793994

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

Score a record 50% discount on the Samsung 32-inch M8 smart monitor!

Samsung’s 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor drops to $349.99 at Amazon, a record-low price for this 4K screen with smart TV features.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-32-inch-m8-smart-monitor-deal-3693976/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

The 5 laptop features worth spending extra on (and 3 that are mostly hype)

Laptop manufacturers love showing off gimmicky features - here's what to prioritize, and what to ignore.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/laptop-features-worth-paying-for-vs-what-to-ignore/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Show HN: Product analytics (and evals) for agent sessions on your MCP

Hi HN! We’re Theodore and Louis, founders of Armature (YC P26). We reconstruct the entire session behind the MCP tool calls you receive, including what the user asked their agent to do and what the agent thought. You wr…

https://armature.tech/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Ten advances in mathematics and theoretical computer science

Article URL: https://openai.com/index/ten-advances-in-mathematics/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49157930 Points: 3 # Comments: 329

https://openai.com/index/ten-advances-in-mathematics/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Launch HN: Hoplite (YC S26) – Effortlessly deploy cloud coding agents

Hi HN, we’re Bence and Ryan, founders of Hoplite (https://hoplite.sh). Hoplite lets you deploy coding agents in the cloud, with a suite of tools that makes it incredibly easy to QA features. During onboarding, we port o…

https://hoplite.sh/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Galaxy S27 Ultra may get a slimmer camera thanks to this hidden upgrade

Samsung's clever manufacturing trick may bring thinner modules and cleaner shots to the Galaxy S27 Ultra.

https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s27-thinner-camera-3693968/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Microsoft is bringing Xbox 360 games to PC

Building on its recently-announced plans to bring original Xbox games to PC, Microsoft is also planning to let developers bring their Xbox 360 games to PC as well, according to a leaked document, seen by The Verge, that…

https://www.theverge.com/games/974544/microsoft-xbox-360-games-pc-disc-digital-program

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

In a troubling sign, Nvidia RTX 50 series prices jump up to 30% in South Korea — TSMC wafer hikes and $20 GDDR7 modules push RTX 5090 past $5,100

The latest round of price increases affects the entire RTX 50 lineup, with premium models bearing the brunt of rising production costs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/in-a-troubling-sign-nvidia-rtx-50-series-prices-jump-up-to-30-percent-in-south-korea-tsmc-wafer-hikes-and-usd20-gddr7-modules-push-rtx-5090-past-usd5-100

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Startup #TomsHardware #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Explanation of INT8 ConvRot (FP8 is no longer needed)

Article URL: https://note.com/hirorohi03/n/n047a8c5f7f8b?hl=en Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49157645 Points: 3 # Comments: 2

https://note.com/hirorohi03/n/n047a8c5f7f8b?hl=en

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Russian spies turn public Wi-Fi into malware delivery systems

Keyloggers, audio-visual surveillance, and token theft on CaptivePortal's agenda as hospitality sector put on alert

https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/03/russias-svr-borks-public-wi-fis-for-digital-surveillance/5282399

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]

Here's why you shouldn't buy new headphones without Bluetooth multipoint

The feature is a must-have, but some modern headphones and earbuds still don't offer it.

https://www.engadget.com/2226189/heres-why-dont-buy-headphones-bluetooth-multipoint/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Engadget [Engadget]

Congress’s favorite AI tool? ChatGPT

House spending records show OpenAI's ChatGPT dominates paid AI use on Capitol Hill, with congressional offices relying on the chatbot to draft memos, summarize legislation, and assist constituent communications.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/03/congresss-favorite-ai-tool-chatgpt/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

Google teases Pixel 11 Pro Fold, early pre-order time on August 12

Following the Pixel 11 Pro last week, Google is now officially teasing the Pixel 11 Pro Fold.

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/03/pixel-11-pre-order-fold-tease/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

DoorDash Sends Drivers to Restaurants Just to Load Food Into Delivery Robots

DoorDash drivers say they have been offered about $5 to go help load a robot.

https://gizmodo.com/doordash-sends-drivers-to-restaurants-just-to-load-food-into-delivery-robots-2000793984

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

Wispr Flow is preparing to launch a meeting notetaker, updated terms suggest

Wispr Flow's new terms of service indicate it will introduce a notetaker that generates meeting summaries and action items.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/03/wispr-flow-is-preparing-to-launch-a-meeting-notetaker-updated-terms-suggest/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

Sony WH-1000XM6 gets a gorgeous new color option

Sony just proved gray doesn't have to be boring after all.

https://www.androidauthority.com/sony-wh-1000xm6-new-color-variant-3693875/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

We love Koha conferences! We also love conferences about free and open source software used by libraries.

ByWater Solutions' Connect Conference 2-4 February 2027 in Florida, USA looks like a great event to participate in!

Conference page: https://connect.bywatersolutions.com/

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlUep7te-UA

#KohaILS #Community #OpenSource #Libraries

Sony’s best over-ear headphones now come in ‘Olive Gray’ – just in time to match Pixel 11 [Gallery]

Sony’s flagship WH-1000XM6 over-ear headphones are getting a new color variant, and it just-so-happens to fit in nicely with Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 series.

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/03/sony-wh-1000xm6-olive-gray-color/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

‘Futurama’ Is Back to Poke Fun at Scammers, Pop Stars, and Pirates

Matt Groening’s animated sci-fi series delivers a high-energy 14th season.

https://gizmodo.com/futurama-season-14-review-2000792132

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

SpaceX is set to acquire 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana

A Louisiana launch site would offer several significant advantages.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/08/spacex-is-set-to-acquire-130000-acres-of-marshland-in-southern-louisiana/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ArsTechnica [Ars Technica]

Finn the crypthound is very enthusiastic about these #dabao devboards. He's been waiting for an open hardware implementation of BLAKE3 and more foreeeeeever (his words). Thanks @bunnie for the awesome work! Can't wait to tinker with these. Infineon, tremble! 🔏🛠️✨🚀

#hardware #opensource #security #dabao #baochip #Baochip1x #lurcher #greyhounds

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When PCAPs aren't available, can't be shared, or your script depends on external services, standard BTests need a different approach.

Part 2 of Yacin's testing series walks through hand-crafting events and using Zeek's built-in event tracing flag.

Read Part 2: https://zeek.org/2026/07/the-cure-for-exceptional-zeek-package-testing-part-2/

#Zeek #NetworkSecurity #BTest #OpenSource

Apple will launch five new products next month, here’s what’s coming

We’re only one month away from Apple’s biggest product launch event of the year: the September iPhone event. Here’s what rumors say is coming.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/03/apple-will-launch-five-new-products-next-month-heres-whats-coming/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Apple #9to5Mac #Gadgets #Software #AI #Technology #Apple #Startups #OpenSource [9to5Mac]

Lenovo’s full-size Googlebook leak offers a closer look at hardware [Gallery]

Just a couple of days after images of Lenovo’s Googlebooks appeared, a wave of incredibly detailed images has surfaced with the 15-inch laptop in full view.

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/03/lenovos-googlebook-15-leaks/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

Google Health 5.05 rolling out: Apple Health sync & bug fixes

Google Health 5.05 is rolling out today with a pair of sharing-related updates, including Apple Health integration for those on iOS.

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/03/google-health-5-05-release-notes/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

🔐 LUKSbox v0.5.0 is out, and I am pretty happy with this one. 🎉

🪟 TPM 2.0 hardware keyslots now work on Windows through TBS. No driver, no admin rights.

Hardware-backed unlock is finally complete across desktop:
🐧 Linux → TPM 2.0
🍎 macOS → Secure Enclave
🪟 Windows → TPM 2.0

🔒 The key stays sealed inside the chip. Copy the vault without it and it is just noise. 🌫️

Apache 2.0, open source. 👉 https://github.com/PentHertz/LUKSbox

#encryption #TPM #opensource #infosec #privacy #linux #windows #macos

Google Health can now sync to Apple Health

Version 5.05 is out now.

https://www.androidauthority.com/sync-google-health-apple-health-3693886/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Apple #Google #AndroidAuthority #Software #Cybersecurity #Gadgets #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource [Android Authority]

Rare Lenovo Idea Tab deal slashes the tablet price to just $149.99

The study-friendly drops to just $149.99 on Amazon, marking a 33% discount on this 11-inch tablet with a 2.5K 90Hz display.

https://www.androidauthority.com/lenovo-idea-tab-deal-3693949/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Verschlüsselung ist und bleibt ein sensibles Thema. Möglichkeiten gibt es da viele. Doch PGP ist in die Jahre gekommen. Daher habe ich mich mal mit dem "Nachfolger" Age beschäftigt.

christiansblog.eu/post/tutoria…

#age #tutorial #linux #opensource #encrypted

Apple Launches New Legal Challenge Against UK Backdoor Demand

Apple last month filed a new legal complaint with the UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) over the British government's demand for access to encrypted iCloud backups belonging to UK users, according to an order iss…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/03/apple-legal-challenge-against-uk-demand/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #MacRumors [MacRumors]

Can Microsoft Really Make Windows 11 Suck Less on Weak PCs?

The RAM apocalypse could be a gift to cheap PCs, if you can consider any laptop today ‘cheap.’

https://gizmodo.com/can-microsoft-really-make-windows-11-suck-less-on-weak-pcs-2000793959

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

Smartwatch vs smart ring for health tracking: The difference between these two wearables

Deciding between a smartwatch or a smart ring? Here's what to know.

https://www.engadget.com/2226187/smartwatch-vs-smart-ring-health-tracking-difference-between-wearables/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Engadget [Engadget]

Samsung says it's banning smart TV apps that expose users' internet connections

Samsung says it's banning smart TV apps that expose users' internet connections.

https://www.engadget.com/2229078/samsung-says-its-banning-smart-tv-apps-that-expose-users-internet-connections/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Engadget [Engadget]

Leagues Cup 2026 Kicking Off on Apple TV

Apple today highlighted tomorrow's start for the Leagues Cup, an annual competition among teams from Major League Soccer and Liga MX, with all 62 matches available for Apple TV subscribers to watch at no additional char…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/03/leagues-cup-2026-apple-tv/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #MacRumors [MacRumors]

Google Messages will let you customize the shortcuts grid

As we wait for Chat themes to widely roll out, Google Messages is getting the ability to customize the grid of shortcuts.

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/03/google-messages-customize-shortcuts/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

Andy Pavlo Joins ClickHouse to Establish ClickHouse Labs

Article URL: https://clickhouse.com/blog/andy-pavlo-joins-clickhouse Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49156011 Points: 15 # Comments: 0

https://clickhouse.com/blog/andy-pavlo-joins-clickhouse

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Utah produced more power from solar than any other source in May, a new first

Article URL: https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2026/08/03/utah-sets-solar-power-record/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49156071 Points: 10 # Comments: 4

https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2026/08/03/utah-sets-solar-power-record/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Devtools must be open source

Article URL: https://blog.exe.dev/devtools-must-be-open-source Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49156111 Points: 51 # Comments: 11

https://blog.exe.dev/devtools-must-be-open-source

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Flock's CEO Faced Me After Its Cameras Led to My Wrongful Stop

Article URL: https://www.thedrive.com/podcast/flocks-ceo-wants-zero-wrongful-stops-i-wasnt-the-first Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49156650 Points: 24 # Comments: 3

https://www.thedrive.com/podcast/flocks-ceo-wants-zero-wrongful-stops-i-wasnt-the-first

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Google Health adds two-way Apple Health syncing on iPhone

Back in May, the Google Health app launched alongside the new line of affordable Google Fitbit Air health trackers. Google Health initially included one-way Apple Health integration. The app could read and import health…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/03/google-health-adds-two-way-apple-health-syncing-on-iphone/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

Matte black Pixel 11 Pro shown off in detailed images [Gallery]

With Made by Google 2026 taking place next week, the leaks are only ramping up. Today, we have official-looking renders of the Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL that show off the matte black version.

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/03/pixel-11-pro-matte-black/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

We searched public GitHub for AWS keys leaked against a domain. 4,240 hits.

The top five results: a docs table, a literal AKIA.... placeholder, a redaction tool's own README, a link list, and a domain allowlist.

Five out of five. Not one contained a credential.

Any scanner that treats a search hit as a finding calls all five a CRITICAL exposure.

<https://blog.relayshield.net/we-searched-github-for-leaked-aws-keys-five-of-five-were-false-positives>

Free local scanner, MIT: <https://api.relayshield.net/developers?source=secret-scan-mastodon>

#infosec #devsecops #appsec #opensource

This Week’s ‘House of the Dragon’ Is Stuffed Full of Beasts and Betrayals

The penultimate episode of season three nudges all pieces in place for the finale, including Ormund Hightower’s very special surprise.

https://gizmodo.com/this-weeks-house-of-the-dragon-is-stuffed-full-of-beasts-and-betrayals-2000793448

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

Ancient Life Discovered in Antarctica’s ‘Blood Falls’ May Finally Reveal Its Origins

This community of microorganisms holds the answer to a longstanding scientific mystery, according to the researchers.

https://gizmodo.com/ancient-life-discovered-in-antarcticas-blood-falls-may-finally-reveal-its-origins-2000793909

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

Palworld’s expanding to mobile with a new MMORPG

After its 1.0 launch last month, Palworld is coming to iOS and Android with a new open-world MMORPG launching later this year, Polygon reports. Garena, the developer behind the new game, says in its announcement that Pa…

https://www.theverge.com/games/974450/palworld-online-mobile-mmo

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Bluesky’s new CEO wants a big tent, not a bubble

Today, I’m talking with Toni Schneider, who is the brand new CEO of the social platform Bluesky — he formally took over after a short stint as interim CEO. This is one of my favorite kinds of interviews to do on Decoder…

https://www.theverge.com/podcast/974387/bluesky-toni-schneider-interview-ai-atproto-atmosphere

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Soldered up a spare @seeedstudio XIAO so I could mount a colour matched board and printed out a small case to make working with it on my desk a little easier.

#3dPrinting #openHardware #openSource

Microsoft raises European Xbox prices by up to £200 — RAMpocalypse and component shortages force major console markups

Xbox price increases across the UK and Europe have been revealed, with prices upped by as much as £170 or €200.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/xbox/microsoft-raises-european-xbox-prices-by-up-to-gbp200-rampocalypse-and-component-shortages-force-major-console-markups

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Lexar lists 32GB DDR5 memory with homegrown Chinese chips — 3,999 Yuan ($592) price undercuts hopes for cheaper CXMT-powered RAM

Lexar's latest Thor RGB kit likely uses CXMT-made DRAM, but its pricing remains comparable to premium DDR5 memory from established brands.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ddr5/lexar-lists-32gb-ddr5-memory-with-homegrown-chinese-chips-3-999-yuan-usd592-price-undercuts-hopes-for-cheaper-cxmt-powered-ram

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

A standalone, browser-only HTML/JavaScript application for exploring the MISP threat-actor galaxy, UUID-based relationships across every cluster in the MISP Galaxy repository, and shared MISP Galaxy metadata. Graph rendering is performed by Pivotick.

Source code: https://github.com/adulau/threat-actor-explorer/
Online (in-browser): https://foo.be/threat-actor-explorer/misp-threat-actor-explorer.html
Discussions and feedback: https://discourse.ossbase.org/t/playing-with-a-threat-actor-explorer-browser-local-from-the-misp-galaxy-dataset/1118

@misp

#misp #cti #threatintelligence #opensource #threatactor #cybersecurity

Alt...

A Threat-Actor explorer (browser-local) from the MISP galaxy dataset. Selection of the producer to limit the view to a specific vendor-naming.

Alt...

A standalone, browser-only HTML/JavaScript application for exploring the MISP threat-actor galaxy, UUID-based relationships across every cluster in the MISP Galaxy repository, and shared MISP Galaxy metadata. Graph rendering is performed by Pivotick.

1/ This is the Substrate Strategy: months of work carried through X, Hugging Face, OSF, GitHub and YouTube as one pressure grammar across technology, science, governance, music, law and human systems. The work already inhabits the substrate. Now outside eyes can trace the lineage and compare that body with the reciprocal field X returned.

This is not an engagement campaign. It is a contrast test.

https://x.com/primordial_code

#Technology #OpenSource #AI #Science #Fediverse

Alt...

Wide screenshot of WizTree disk-usage software showing a folder named “Substrate Strategy.” The scan reports 8.1 GB, 2,922 items, 2,725 files, and 197 folders. The upper panel lists major folders and packages, including Primordial Code X-account distribution and lineage evidence, a Substrate Creator Distribution DPIO, Catastrophe pressure-form and audible-compiler materials, a 300-year pressure encounter, music and sonification projects, Vocal Core files, and source-bound evidence. The lower half is a dense multicolored treemap: large rectangles represent the biggest archives and evidence packets, while hundreds of smaller rectangles show nested descendants, audio, video, PDFs, images, and split archive parts. The image conveys the physical scale and cross-domain breadth of one preserved substrate containing technical systems, public artifacts, audible work, and evidence records.

Apple’s latest acquisition makes a lot of sense for product roadmap

Apple recently agreed to acquire a company called PlasmaSolve, according to EU-required filings. Here’s why the new acquisition could make a lot of sense for Apple’s future product roadmap.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/03/apples-latest-acquisition-makes-a-lot-of-sense-for-product-roadmap/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

Today in Can It Run Doom?: Microsoft Paint!

And the answer is... yes! Sort of!

https://gizmodo.com/today-in-can-it-run-doom-microsoft-paint-2000793927

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

Amazon’s fight against data-scraping bots is hiding reviews from real users

Unable to see more than a few reviews for a product on Amazon? You’re not alone.

https://www.androidauthority.com/amazon-user-reviews-ai-bots-data-scraping-3693844/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Samsung’s 2TB 9100 Pro SSD is actually somewhat reasonably priced

Next to buying RAM, finding a fast, high-capacity NVMe SSD at a reasonable price has been a challenge during RAMageddon. I don’t want to say it’s getting easier, but one of Samsung’s latest SSDs is cheaper than it has s…

https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/974391/samsung-nvme-ssd-2tb-steelseries-arctis-omni-pixel-10a-deal-sale

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Spider-Man and The Odyssey are splitting up IMAX screens after a record-breaking weekend

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is joining The Odyssey in IMAX theaters after both movies led the biggest weekend in box office history. On Monday, IMAX announced that Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be available in select dig…

https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/974411/spider-man-the-odyssey-imax

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Ask HN: What are the viable alternatives to DuckDuckGo?

More than 10 years ago I dropped Google Search because my searches were enshitified and bubble wrapped and quotes stop to matter so it became impossible to escape the bubble. As the saying goes, it happened before and w…

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49155492

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

MediaTek lines up $5B war chest for AI datacenter push

Taiwanese silicon biz believes it can take up to 20% of $80B market with upcoming ASIC chips

https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/08/03/mediatek-lines-up-5b-war-chest-for-ai-datacenter-push/5282304

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]

AirPods With Cameras Could Arrive Sooner Than Expected

Apple's first camera-equipped AirPods could launch as soon as next month, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple has reportedly spent years working on camera-equipped AirPods under the code name "B798," as part of …

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/03/airpods-with-cameras-could-arrive-sooner/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #MacRumors [MacRumors]

30 years of CPUs at Tom's Hardware – looking back on three decades of processors

Article URL: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/30-years-of-cpus-at-toms-hardware-looking-back-on-three-decades-of-processors-from-the-pentium-ii-to-ryzen-9-9950x3d2 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.c…

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/30-years-of-cpus-at-toms-hardware-looking-back-on-three-decades-of-processors-from-the-pentium-ii-to-ryzen-9-9950x3d2

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

SPF Record Syntax: Mechanisms, Qualifiers, Modifiers, and Macros

Article URL: https://dmarcguard.io/blog/spf-record-syntax/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49155626 Points: 3 # Comments: 0

https://dmarcguard.io/blog/spf-record-syntax/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Police National Legal Database confirms data theft after dark web leak

ExfilSquad claims 135,000 contact records weeks after hitting the Department for Education

https://www.theregister.com/cyber-crime/2026/08/03/police-national-legal-database-confirms-data-theft-after-dark-web-leak/5282332

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]

RT @u1tra_instinct: 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨: am meisten angefragt seit der DeepSeekV4-Flash-GA-Veröffentlichung vom 0731 gestern. Jetzt 32/32 ablitiert, 100% kompatibel mit DSpark. Wenn euch meine Arbeit gefällt und ihr beitragen möchtet, könnt ihr über X-Money oder GoFundMe (Link im Profil) helfen 🙏 Jeder kleine Beitrag zählt, sei es für Token-Guthaben, Kaffee, Zeit, Energie oder Hardware. HF-Repo: huggingface.co/drowzeys/keys… Link drowzeys/keys-DeepSeekV4-Flash-GA-0731-Dspark-Abliterated-32-32 · Hugging Face Wir sind auf einer Reise, um künstliche Intelligenz durch Open Source und offene Wissenschaft voranzubringen und zu demokratisieren. huggingface.co

mehr auf Arint.info

#Abliteration #DeepSeekV4Flash #Dspark #HuggingFace #KI #OpenSource #arint_info

https://x.com/u1tra_instinct/status/2083638723242295554#m

This free Google Drive alternative keeps your files private - and local

Looking to shift your storage needs from a third-party cloud service to inside your home network? If so, ZimaOS is a great option.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/zimaos-is-for-those-who-want-to-go-local-with-cloud-storage/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

MiniMax H3 Day-0 Support in ComfyUI: Open Weights, Native Audio, and 2K Video

Article URL: https://blog.comfy.org/p/minimax-h3-day-0-support-in-comfyui Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49155629 Points: 11 # Comments: 0

https://blog.comfy.org/p/minimax-h3-day-0-support-in-comfyui

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Google Messages tests a full-screen attachment view and customizable grid

Beta users can now long-press to reorder shortcut pills and tap the new caret icon for an expanded view.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-beta-rearrange-attachment-shortcuts-3693847/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

EU announces new rules on AI transparency

The European Union has announced that new AI rules are now enforceable across the bloc.

https://www.engadget.com/2228894/eu-announces-new-rules-on-ai-transparency/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Engadget [Engadget]

Lenovo Googlebook leaks reveal a laptop and 2-in-1 tablet

Leaked images of the laptop show Googlebook branding below the keyboard. | Image: Digital Citizen Lenovo is expected to release some of the first Googlebook models later this year, and leaked images have now given us a …

https://www.theverge.com/tech/974377/lenovo-googlebook-google-image-leaks-laptops

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Asus ProArt PA32UCDMR 32-inch 4K professional OLED monitor review: Precision, speed, and flexibility

Asus delivers professional precision and premium gaming performance with the ProArt PA32UCDMR. It also comes with a slick calibrator and controller combination, and sports an all-metal chassis with elegant style.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/asus-proart-pa32ucdmr-32-inch-4k-professional-oled-monitor-review

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

The four stages of running #Linux:

It doesn't work.
It doesn't work and I have no idea why.
It works and I have no idea why.
It doesn't work again.

Happy Monday.

#MemeMonday #SysAdmin #OpenSource

Big Walk is like…

Untitled Goose Game is a tough act to follow. It was a silly experience that captured what I imagine it would feel like to be a sentient goose: a lot of waddling, a lot of honking, and a lot of shenanigans. That's why B…

https://www.theverge.com/games/973166/big-walk-review

#Gaming #Coop #Multiplayer #Exploration #IndieDev #HouseHouse #UntitledGooseGame #Review #TheVerge #Software #Gadgets #TechNews #Microsoft #Apple #Google #Cybersecurity #Startup #AI #OpenSource #Tech #Technology #Kotaku. [The Verge]

AirLLM 70B inference with single 4GB GPU

Article URL: https://github.com/lyogavin/airllm Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49154228 Points: 6 # Comments: 1

https://github.com/lyogavin/airllm

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Google Earth's AI makeover survives one trip around the Sun

Turns out letting anyone rewrite the planet with a prompt had drawbacks

https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/08/03/google-earths-ai-makeover-survives-one-trip-around-the-sun/5282224

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]

Horizon3 hits $2 billion valuation with $250M Series E as AI threats escalate

Cybersecurity startup Horizon3 raised $250 million at a $2 billion valuation as companies want continuous, AI-powered security validation instead of annual pentesting.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/03/horizon3-hits-2-billion-valuation-with-250m-series-e-as-ai-threats-escalate/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

Thanks, Qualcomm: This brand-new Android handheld is already getting a price hike

You've got a few days to order before the price hike takes effect.

https://www.androidauthority.com/retroid-pocket-nova-price-increase-3693820/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

My latest blog post: Building Oops! All Servos!

https://mikecoats.com/building-oops-all-servos/

Even though these boards were sponsored by JLCPCB, I still wanted to save some money, so I opted to handle the through-hole components myself. I also deliberately ordered a few unpopulated PCBs to use as assembly jigs.

#ad #electronics #openHardware #openSource #sponsored

Gaming on the 4GB Radeon RX 6500 XT and GTX 1650 Super in 2026 — upscaling makes low-end GPUs viable for esports and internet cafes

Does just 4GB of VRAM equal an instant performance cliff?

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/gaming-on-the-4gb-radeon-rx-6500-xt-and-gtx-1650-super-in-2026

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

The Download: reward hacking explained, and suspected Iranian cyberattacks

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Here’s why AI agents lie and cheat to reach their goals When two OpenAI models ha…

https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/03/1141039/the-download-reward-hacking-water-cyberattacks/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #MITTechReview [MIT Tech Review]

How headlights got brighter, whiter, and more blinding after dark

Automotive lights are better than they've ever been, but there's a trade-off.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/08/how-headlights-got-brighter-whiter-and-more-blinding-after-dark/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ArsTechnica [Ars Technica]

The AI bubble is popping; we just don't know it yet

Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/08/03/the-ai-bubble-is-already-popping-we-just-dont-know-it-yet/5282004 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49154601 Points: 4 # Comments: 0

https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/08/03/the-ai-bubble-is-already-popping-we-just-dont-know-it-yet/5282004

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is Already a Pretty Big Hit

Oh, so *that's* what's a spider can do when he's got a Brand New Day.

https://gizmodo.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-is-already-a-pretty-big-hit-2000793748

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

Samsung bans smart TV apps that share users’ internet connections with strangers

New security research offers a rare view inside residential proxy networks, which rely on apps that share a person's internet connection with someone else.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/03/samsung-bans-smart-tv-apps-that-share-users-internet-connections-with-strangers/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

🛡️ USecVisLib — open-source Universal Security Visualization Library.

Attack trees, attack graphs, STRIDE threat models, MAESTRO AI-agent
threat modeling, binary viz & more. Python + FastAPI + Vue 3. Apache 2.0.

https://github.com/vulnex/usecvislib

#infosec #threatmodeling #opensource #redteam #blueteam

AI enthusiast mods BIOS with Claude Code — AI defeats RSA-2048 signature checks and unlocks 55 hidden settings

A Redditor recently unlocked their HP laptop BIOS using Claude Code.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/ai-enthusiast-mods-bios-with-claude-code-ai-defeats-rsa-2048-signature-checks-and-unlocks-55-hidden-settings

#Tech #Technology #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

DuckDuckGo anti-AI glasses offer zero cameras and notifications

While it’s been reported that Apple is debating whether or not the camera in its upcoming glasses product should allow users to shoot photos and videos, DuckDuckGo is going one step further …

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/03/duckduckgo-anti-ai-glasses-offer-zero-cameras-and-notifications/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

The AI bubble is already popping; we just don't know it yet

Weird times in earnings-land, and we're talking about it on The Reg's home grown podcast

https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/08/03/the-ai-bubble-is-already-popping-we-just-dont-know-it-yet/5282004

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]

Wie kan mij in contact brengen met developers in de 112NL app van de Landelijke Meldkamer Samenwerking 🚨 ?

Deze app werkt niet op het grootste Europese mobiele OS, /e/OS (>100.000 gebruikers). We komen graag in contact met de ontwikkelaars van deze app, want dit is absoluut niet nodig.

Dit komt door Play Integrity, waarvoor goede alternatieven beschikbaar zijn die net zo veilig (veiliger!) zijn maar WEL werken op /e/OS.

#FOSS #opensource #FOSS #privacy #android #AOSP #tech #eOS #Murena

Which company has the most loyal users?

- Apple
- NVIDIA
- Cloudflare
- JetBrains
- GitHub
- Proton

#Tech #Developers #OpenSource

ICE Collected Nearly 1M People's DNA Last Year–Including Young Children

Article URL: https://www.wired.com/story/ice-dna-collection-fbi-codis/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49154237 Points: 11 # Comments: 1

https://www.wired.com/story/ice-dna-collection-fbi-codis/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Critical CVE issued for hallucinated SQLite vulnerability

Article URL: https://research.jfrog.com/post/sqlite-critical-cves-or-llm-slops/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49154332 Points: 4 # Comments: 0

https://research.jfrog.com/post/sqlite-critical-cves-or-llm-slops/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Worried About Water Bills? Here’s What You’re Doing Wrong in the Shower

In a new study, scientists have identified some of the biggest factors linked to longer, more wasteful showers.

https://gizmodo.com/worried-about-water-bills-heres-what-youre-doing-wrong-in-the-shower-2000793447

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): My Picks After 3 Years of Testing

Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-robot-lawn-mowers/

#Tech #Technology #Gadgets #AI #Software #OpenSource #Wired [Wired]

China’s Alibaba takes another swipe at America’s AI supremacy

The Alibaba logo is displayed outside its headquarters in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. | Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images Chinese tech giant Alibaba released what it says is its largest and "most capable AI model…

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/974342/alibaba-qwen-max-open-weight-ai

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

📣 More Dutch companies are making their Android apps inaccessible on alternative mobile devices, by using the strictest Google Play Integrity API settings. 📣

After Funda and Rabobank, now a public collective for emergency controlrooms has made their app inactive on open source OS's. Caught by @rikviergever from @murena .

We can't keep being dependent on two US big tech companies. If we want more digital sovereignty, we'll need to invest in mobile alternatives.

#digitalsovereignty #opensource

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Linkedin post from Rick Viergever at Murena. The post calls for contact with the alliance for public emergency control rooms, that they banned their app on e/OS/ , and explains that there are alternatives for Google's Integrity API.

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My reposting Riks post on Linkedin, with a call for alternatives in the mobile ecosystem, with several alternatives mentioned from app store to OS's.

Arm yourself with a Hall Effect controller for just $9 — GameSir's Tegenaria Lite PC controller is 50% off for a limited time

Pick up a gaming controller complete with drift-free hall-effect thumbsticks for half the price.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/controllers-gamepads/arm-yourself-with-a-hall-effect-controller-for-just-usd9-gamesirs-tegenaria-lite-pc-controller-is-50-percent-off-for-a-limited-time

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Coming sometime in Q1 2027, hardware vendor Keychron recently announced a new project to bring open-source firmwire to mice named ZGM — Zephyr Gaming Mouse.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/keychron-announced-zgm-open-source-firmware-for-gaming-mice/

#OpenSource #Upcoming #Hardware #Misc

Inde Navarrette Could Be the MCU’s Next Mystique

Plus, further evidence for the Court of Owls in 'The Batman, Part II.'

https://gizmodo.com/inde-navarrette-could-be-the-mcus-next-mystique-2000793758

#Tech #Gadgets #Gizmodo #Startup #Cybersecurity #Software #OpenSource #Microsoft #Apple #Google #AI #Technology #TechNews #TheBatman #CourtOfOwls #Mystique #MCU #IndeNavarrette [Gizmodo]

Good things take time: NetBSD 11 is here

NetBSD 11 arrived later than announced, but now runs on RISC-V and offers ultra-fast MICROVM kernels for i386/amd64.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Good-things-take-time-NetBSD-11-is-here-11395266.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Betriebssystem #BSD #IT #OpenSource #Unix #news

People Are Ghosting Long-Term Partners. Some Don’t Regret It

The communication-free form of breaking up has become ubiquitous. “I no longer had to bear her energy,” a man who ghosted his partner of four years tells WIRED.

https://www.wired.com/story/people-are-ghosting-long-term-partners-some-dont-regret-it/

#Technology #Communication #Relationships #Breakup #ModernDating #Wired #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #AI #TechNews #Startup #OpenSource #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Wired [Wired]

The Best Audio Players for Kids: Yoto, Toniebox, and More

Whether you want an audio player that’ll grow with your kid or one that your toddler can operate independently, I have a recommendation for you.

https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-kids-audio-players-for-screen-free-story-time/

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Sci-fi authors Scalzi and Stross decry AI's dystopian impact on their craft

LLMs are theft by 'absolute scum' who make life harder for writers by putting them in copyright peril

https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/08/03/sci-fi-authors-scalzi-and-stross-decry-ais-dystopian-impact-on-their-craft/5282176

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]