OpenAI puts the brakes on a new model because it’s supposedly too powerful

OpenAI says it is pausing "internal activities" around an in-development AI model, Astra, because it doesn't yet meet new security standards the company is putting in place. The announcement follows its recent disclosur…

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/976948/openai-astra-model-pause-critical-cyber-capabilities

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

The End of No Code

Article URL: https://blog.exe.dev/the-end-of-no-code Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49214065 Points: 4 # Comments: 0

https://blog.exe.dev/the-end-of-no-code

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

ICE will release body cam video only when seen in the agency's 'best interests'

Article URL: https://apnews.com/article/ice-body-cameras-officers-shootings-dab1b294c8dc412d9ef8557ccbebfd57 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49214306 Points: 25 # Comments: 3

https://apnews.com/article/ice-body-cameras-officers-shootings-dab1b294c8dc412d9ef8557ccbebfd57

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

Upcoming Hack to Keep NASA’s Voyager 1 Alive Exploits a Quirk in Its 1970s Hardware

After a successful trial on Voyager 2, NASA plans to execute its “big bang” power diversion on humanity’s most distant space probe.

https://gizmodo.com/upcoming-hack-to-keep-nasas-voyager-1-alive-exploits-a-quirk-in-its-1970s-hardware-2000796070

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

Framework customer information was accessed as part of a data breach

Framework's customer database was accessed, but no payment info was released.

https://www.engadget.com/2232708/framework-customer-information-was-accessed-as-part-of-a-data-breach/

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

If you could give one piece of advice to a junior Linux System Administrator...

What would it be? 🤔

I'm curious to hear what lessons experience has taught you.

#Linux #SysAdmin #OpenSource #Career #Fediverse

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Advice to a junior sysadmin

Google throws shade at ugly smartwatches in Pixel Watch 5 teaser

The Pixel Watch 5 takes the spotlight in Google's latest teaser.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-watch-5-teaser-3696073/

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

ANIMO is a comprehensive Azure AD / Entra ID assessment platform that combines PowerShell-based session management, Azure CLI parity, and native Graph / ARM API integration.

https://github.com/dmcxblue/ANIMO

#infosec #cybersecurity #redteam #pentest #cloud #opensource

The only instant cameras worth your money

There’s something magical about using instant cameras that smartphones can’t match. You can capture a moment, print it out, and then give the photo as a gift or hold onto it. Image quality won’t be all that good, but im…

https://www.theverge.com/23133103/best-instant-cameras-fujifilm-polaroid-kodak

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

Oracle bans AI-generated code from OpenJDK

Article URL: https://app.dealroom.co/news/feed/oracle-bans-ai-generated-code-from-openjdk-despite-ellison-s-claim-oracle-isn-t-writing-its-own-code Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49213754 Points: 47 …

https://app.dealroom.co/news/feed/oracle-bans-ai-generated-code-from-openjdk-despite-ellison-s-claim-oracle-isn-t-writing-its-own-code

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

DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731

Article URL: https://arcprize.org/results/deepseek-v4-flash-0731 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49214008 Points: 9 # Comments: 2

https://arcprize.org/results/deepseek-v4-flash-0731

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

The Team Behind ‘Paddington 2’ Could’ve Made a ‘Star Wars’ Movie

Paul King and Simon Farnaby tried to make a movie about a droid, but it didn't happen.

https://gizmodo.com/the-team-behind-paddington-2-couldve-made-a-star-wars-movie-2000796001

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

We thought we wouldn't write about Overwatch characters anymore but D.Mon looks too sick not to

The new Overwatch hero is part-D.Va, part-Reinhardt and 100 percent cool as heck.

https://www.engadget.com/2232670/we-thought-we-wouldnt-write-about-overwatch-characters-anymore-but-dmon-looks-too-sick-not-to/

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

Forget Recorder — Google’s working on a new AI-powered voice notes tool

Conversation Capture is coming.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-conversation-capture-3696029/

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

Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did

Microsoft Edge is ending support for the Manifest V2 extensions platform, which will cut off the uBlock Origin adblocker and others like it, just like Google Chrome did earlier this year. According to Microsoft, there a…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/976880/microsoft-edge-extensions-ad-blockers-mv2-mv3

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

Adults over 65 will outnumber children by 2029

Article URL: https://eco3min.fr/en/us-children-vs-adults-65-and-older/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49212424 Points: 17 # Comments: 5

https://eco3min.fr/en/us-children-vs-adults-65-and-older/

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

Korean lunar orbiter snaps first pics of the SpaceX Falcon 9 crash site on the moon

NASA believes the crater left by the rocket is around 60 feet wide.

https://www.engadget.com/2232601/korean-lunar-orbiter-snaps-first-pics-of-the-spacex-falcon-9-crash-site-on-the-moon/

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

What’s behind the Google AI shakeup

Some of the biggest names on Google's AI team got new jobs this week. In some cases, including for legendary Googler Jeff Dean, those jobs are no longer at Google. Given that Google's models seem to be behind the best o…

https://www.theverge.com/podcast/976784/google-deepmind-ai-race-vergecast

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

Grab the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy on 4K Blu-Ray for $50

“One ring to rule them all” | Image: Warner Bros. Looking to spend a weekend inside with a good binge? Gruv has The Lord of the Rings trilogy on 4K Blu-ray marked down to $49.99, just below Amazon’s price and only a lit…

https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/976792/lord-of-the-rings-trilogy-4k-uhd-blu-ray-deal-sale

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

Scientist says RAM pricing has reverted to normalized 2007 levels — memory prices have been falling exponentially for decades, but the AI shortage undid 20 …

The per GB price of memory modules have gone back to 2007 levels because of AI demand. This is the first time that prices have shot up in the realm of tech, Lemire says.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/scientist-says-ram-pricing-has-reverted-to-normalized-2007-levels-memory-prices-have-been-falling-exponentially-for-decades-but-the-ai-shortage-undid-20-years-of-progress-in-a-matter-of-months

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

The AI Billboards Are Killing SF

Article URL: https://sfstandard.com/pacific-standard-time/2026/08/07/sf-ai-billboards-dystopian-not-funny/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49212928 Points: 5 # Comments: 8

https://sfstandard.com/pacific-standard-time/2026/08/07/sf-ai-billboards-dystopian-not-funny/

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

Only one more week until @FrOSCon in Sankt Augustin, the premier German Open Source conference, from the community for the community. 🎉

When I'm not on stage for my presentation "Supply Chain Security in the PHP Ecosystem", you'll find me at @thephpf's booth in the community expo hall.

@beberlei and I cannot wait to meet you all and discuss the work of the foundation.

Come say hi!

https://phpunit.expert/events/froscon-2026.html?ref=mastodon

#FrOSCon #PHP #OpenSource

The First Details on Garmin’s Fenix 9 Smartwatch Have Leaked

Rumors and regulatory filings point to the flagship wearable arriving before the end of the year.

https://gizmodo.com/the-first-details-on-garmins-fenix-9-smartwatch-have-leaked-2000795964

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

This Bluetooth-only Marshall home speaker sounds so good, I can forgive the missing Wi-Fi

The Marshall Stanmore IV is a more expensive home speaker, but there's so much to like that $430 sounds like a good value.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/marshall-stanmore-iv-review/

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

The 10 Things We’re Most Excited to See or Learn About at D23

The biennial convention for all things Disney takes place August 14-16 in Anaheim, CA.

https://gizmodo.com/the-10-things-were-most-excited-to-see-or-learn-about-at-d23-2000794633

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

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🛠️ Tool: Atuin - Shell History Synchronization and Search
===================

Atuin is an open-source tool designed to manage, sync, search, and back up shell history with end-to-end encryption.

Key Features:
• End-to-end encryption for shell history
• Client-side encryption before sync
• Built in Rust for performance
• Supports bash, zsh, and fish shells
• Atuin AI assistant for terminal queries
• Self-hosting capabilities for sync servers

Technical Implementation:
Atuin is written in Rust to ensure it does not slow down the shell environment while providing faster history search capabilities. Data is encrypted client-side before synchronization, ensuring commands remain private and accessible only by the user.

Use Cases:
• Maintaining consistent shell history across multiple machines
• Securely backing up command-line workflows
• Querying an AI assistant without leaving the terminal prompt
• Organizations needing self-hosted infrastructure for command history

Installation:
curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -LsSf https://setup.atuin.sh | sh

Limitations:
Atuin AI is currently free while in testing. The source does not specify performance impacts of the AI feature itself, though the core tool is designed to be unobtrusive.

🔹 atuin #shell #rust #tool #opensource

🔗 Source: https://atuin.sh/

Apple expands refurb store with rare M5 MacBook Pro configs, Apple TV 4K, more

Apple has added a host of new products to its official Certified Refurbished Store this week. New M5 MacBook Pro models, the Studio Display XDR, high-end M5 MacBook Air configurations, and more are available.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/07/apple-expands-refurb-store-with-rare-m5-macbook-pro-configs-apple-tv-4k-more/

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

Apple seems to have abandoned Cinematic mode, and that’s a mistake

When Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 back in 2021, it made a huge deal over a headline new feature, Cinematic mode. This is the video equivalent of Portrait mode, allowing you to select a focus point and blur the backgroun…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/07/apple-seems-to-have-abandoned-cinematic-mode-and-thats-a-mistake/

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

Sony may re-release its 2020 over-ear headphones for around $250, leak reveals

A new leak has spilled the beans on an interesting move from Sony, as the company is preparing to re-launch its 2020 over-ear headphones, the WH-1000XM4.

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/07/sony-wh-1000xm4-re-release-leak/

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

Deals: Giant 50% price drop on Google Pixelsnap Charger at $35, Galaxy A57 all-time low, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro…

The $35 via Amazon (50% off). If you’re looking to skip the pricey Fold 8, Samsung’s top-end A57 series Galaxy phone is at the $425 Amazon all-time low and Nothing’s Phone (4a) Pro has dropped to some of the lowest pric…

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/07/deals-pixelsnap-charger-galaxy-a57-nothing-phone/

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

One of these Googlebook leaks is not like the other

Would AI reproductions of press renders count as a "leak?"

https://www.androidauthority.com/googlebook-leaks-lenovo-asus-3695973/

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

Samsung’s smartphone division just posted its first-ever loss amid RAMageddon

For obvious reasons, Samsung’s latest earnings call has seen the company report its first-ever loss in its mobile division despite “solid” smartphone sales.

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/29/samsungs-smartphone-division-just-posted-its-first-ever-loss-amid-ramageddon/

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

Samsung has another brand-new Galaxy Buds design, and they just leaked [Gallery]

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds lineup is relatively static, offering the occasional redesign or experimental form factor, but it seems the company is really looking to branch out in the near future. Alongside its first open-ear …

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/30/samsung-galaxy-buds-ear-hook-design-leak/

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

Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 trades – $600 back + $350 gift card, 2026 Surface Laptop at $600 off, charger deals, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the ongoing pre-order discounts on the new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8, as well as a chance to land your Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at up to $300 off and some details…

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/30/deals-galaxy-z-fold-8-trade-deals-2026-surface-laptop/

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

Pixel 11 series leaks with seemingly official renders, includes all-matte Pixel 11 Pro [Gallery]

Fresh off some leaks showcasing the Pixel 11 Pro Fold in official-looking renders, we’re getting new looks at all three of Google’s non-folding Pixel 11 models in seemingly all of this year’s color options, including a …

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/30/pixel-11-series-leaks-with-seemingly-official-renders-includes-all-matte-pixel-11-pro-gallery/

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

OpenAI’s Rumored Smart Speaker Sounds More Like a… Squirming AI Robot?

We're still not sure if an anthropomorphized hockey puck can sell us on the future of AI hardware.

https://gizmodo.com/openais-rumored-smart-speaker-sounds-more-like-a-squirming-ai-robot-2000795867

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

Pixel Watch 5 leaks in official-looking images with same charging system

The latest Pixel Watch 5 leak today provides further confirmation that the external design and case will be identical to the last generation.

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/30/pixel-watch-5-angles-leak/

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

Gemini Spark can now use Chrome to auto browse, AI Pro access goes international

Gemini Spark is getting two big updates today, starting with Chrome auto browse integration on desktop.

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/30/gemini-spark-chrome-auto-browse/

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

Android rolls out local ‘Documents’ backup that syncs to Google Drive

Google now lets Android users automatically upload files and other downloads from their phone or tablet to Google Drive thanks to a new “Documents” backup.

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/30/android-documents-local-backup/

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

Review: The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s new shape isn’t for you – it’s for everyone

The appeal of a book-style foldable is obvious. A smartphone that opens up to something more expansive, more capable – just, more. Yet, the tall and narrow Galaxy Z Fold designs of yesteryear never fully resonated with …

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/31/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-review/

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

Which open-source project has had the biggest impact on modern software?

#OpenSource #Programming #SoftwareDevelopment

Google’s Pixel 11 Glow might be called ‘HiLight’

The “Pixel Glow” name first appeared during the Android 17 Beta, but Google might actually launch it as “HiLight” on the Pixel 11 Pro.

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/31/pixel-glow-hilight/

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

First Googlebooks from Lenovo leak: Two sizes and 2-in-1 tablet

Ahead of the fall launch, the first set of Googlebooks from Lenovo has leaked.

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/31/googlebook-lenovo-leak/

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

Samsung cuts Galaxy Z Fold 8 trade-ins & deals on release day – here’s where to get the best price now

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is officially available today and, as per usual, that comes with some cuts to the deals that were available during the pre-order period, including some big cuts to trade-in values. Here’…

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/07/galaxy-z-fold-8-best-deal-release-day/

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

Is there a #linux distro that will boot up and run on one of these older Intel white macbooks?

Nothing is booting. I'm assuming because 32 bit?

#apple #mac #openSource

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Info screen for old Intel white macbook

ShinyHunters called cancer diagnostics biz and tricked staffers into giving them access. Now they've dumped 10.9M email addresses

Cancer diagnostics breach spills personal and health info as extortion crew says healthcare giant ‘should’ve paid the ransom’

https://www.theregister.com/cyber-crime/2026/08/07/shinyhunters-called-cancer-diagnostics-biz-and-tricked-staffers-into-giving-them-access-now-theyve-dumped-109m-email-addresses/5284857

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

Report: White House drafting executive order linking vaccines and autism

Trump determined to link life-saving shots to autism, despite science and political risk.

https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/08/report-white-house-drafting-executive-order-linking-vaccines-and-autism/

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

Leak spills the beans on the Sony WH-1000XM4 revival

Sony is reportedly resurrecting the classic noise-canceling headphones under a new name.

https://www.androidauthority.com/sony-wh-1000xm4c-leak-price-launch-3695933/

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

Protesters haul a guillotine to city council meeting about a potential AI data center, company rep corner…

Some protesters brought a guillotine to public consultation for a potential data center in Salem, Oregon. Even though this was displayed outside the venue, it was a confrontation between the data center's representative…

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/protesters-haul-a-guillotine-to-city-council-meeting-about-a-potential-ai-data-center-company-rep-cornered-by-protestors-it-no-longer-felt-safe-to-stay-developer-escorted-out-by-police

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

iOS 26.6.1 likely coming soon as Apple speeds up iPhone updates

Apple appears to be testing a forthcoming iOS 26.6.1 update for iPhone users. This comes nearly two weeks after iOS 26.6 was released to the public.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/07/ios-26-6-1-likely-coming-soon-as-apple-speeds-up-iphone-updates/

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

From Yogyakarta 2026 to... your city in 2027? The #openSUSE.Asia Summit is seeking its next host. Send your proposal by August 10 and join the regular online planning meetings to learn more! #OpenSource https://news.opensuse.org/2026/07/14/osas-cfh/

Pixelated 110: Android’s past, present, and future

Welcome to Pixelated episode 110. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will lean into a news lull ahead of the Pixel 11’s launch to zoom out to take a look at the state of Android. They tackle what Google and others are doing …

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/31/pixelated-110-androids-past-present-and-future/

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

Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 for Pixel

Following the last release over two weeks ago, Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 is rolling out today for Pixel devices. It comes after Google released the first QPR2 Beta.

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/31/android-17-qpr1-beta-8-pixel/

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

Gemini will create mobile & desktop apps in the future as AI Studio for Android, iOS is canceled

At I/O 2026, Google teased an AI Studio app for Android and iOS. This mobile application has been canceled in favor of what sounds like a deep Gemini app integration.

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/31/gemini-ai-studio-app/

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

The Download: a censorship conspiracy theory and the first virus created by AI

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. How ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump poli…

https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/07/1141389/the-download-censorship-conspiracy-theory-first-ai-virus/

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

Is That New Splotch on the Moon What We Think It Is?

A stray Falcon 9 rocket crashed into the Moon on Wednesday. This Korean spacecraft may have spotted the aftermath.

https://gizmodo.com/is-that-new-splotch-on-the-moon-what-we-think-it-is-2000795855

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

Google Photos won’t let you search for your weed pictures, even if cannabis is legal

Overzealous guardrails prevent Gemini-powered Ask Photos and even classic search from returning results for cannabis.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-search-guardrails-3695955/

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

Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses

The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns about the pace at which technology is outstripping regulation.

https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-used-ai-to-create-16-new-viruses/

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

Airbnb says AI is helping it ship features faster as it tests a new search function

Airbnb will debut a new AI-powered search experience with a toggle.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/airbnb-says-ai-is-helping-it-ship-features-faster-as-it-tests-a-new-search-function/

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

Host your own piece of Disrupt: Apply to run a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

You put together the concept — from a founder mixer, an after-hours panel, a themed party, a morning run, whatever fits your goal — and the TechCrunch team helps put it in front of the attendees already in town for Disr…

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/host-your-own-piece-of-disrupt-apply-to-run-a-side-event-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/

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

Werewolf transformed my old gadgets into USB-C powered ones

When I haul my 27-inch desktop monitor into the garage to film fun gadget videos… or want to play Japanese SNES games with friends… or lose the AC adapter for my old external hard disk… I can now power them with a USB b…

https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/975965/werewolf-vflex-usb-c-dc-barrel-jack-preview-hands-on

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

U.S. Lost 23,000 Jobs in July, While Unemployment Ticked Lower

Article URL: https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/july-jobs-report-unemployment-0d7c08a7 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49210240 Points: 13 # Comments: 1

https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/july-jobs-report-unemployment-0d7c08a7

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

How ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump policy

This article was produced in partnership with Type Investigations, with support from the Wayne Barrett Project. One morning in April 2025, employees of a small office in the US State Department got the email many of the…

https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/07/1141105/how-ideas-of-a-vast-censorship-network-moved-from-the-online-fringe-to-trump-policy/

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

Act fast: OnePlus is gifting users a free wireless charger for its transition

The reward hints at how OPPO plans to support OnePlus users.

https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-free-50w-airvooc-charger-3695903/

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

iPhone 18 Pro is getting even more ‘Pro’ this year in three ways

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will be unveiled soon, and rumors point to at least three ways the new models will be even more ‘Pro’ this year.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/07/iphone-18-pro-is-getting-even-more-pro-this-year-in-three-ways/

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

Show HN: Wyzer Programming Language

So i've been working on this project since a few days (or months i should say), it's called wyzer (meaning wiser) it's a statically typed, compiled, resource-oriented programming language with integrated distributed saf…

https://github.com/Wyzer-Lang/wyzer

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

AI psychosis is the new leadership blind spot

Article URL: https://www.fastcompany.com/91576086/ai-psychosis-is-the-new-leadership-blind-spot-ai-leadership-blind-spots Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49210077 Points: 19 # Comments: 3

https://www.fastcompany.com/91576086/ai-psychosis-is-the-new-leadership-blind-spot-ai-leadership-blind-spots

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

Apple rushes out emergency fix for screen sharing flaw on Macs - update ASAP

The updates were unexpected. Apple must have considered this flaw serious enough to warrant an immediate fix.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-rushes-emergency-fix-for-mac-screen-sharing-flaw-update-asap/

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

Antiphishing Detection Update

A new threat intelligence cycle has been processed by the Antiphishing pipeline.

Current detection coverage:

• 6,007,331 HTTP signatures
• 243,098 TLS signatures
• 243,098 DNS signatures
• 6,493,527 total generated signatures

The pipeline transforms phishing indicators from community intelligence sources into Suricata detection signatures across DNS, TLS and HTTP.

The ruleset is available through the suricata-update ecosystem.

Detection is only useful when intelligence can reach the enforcement layer.

Feeds → IOC processing → Rule generation → Suricata → Detection

Run julioliraup/Antiphishing on @suricata
https://github.com/julioliraup/Antiphishing
#Suricata #ThreatIntelligence #DetectionEngineering #Phishing #OpenSource #CyberSecurity

Kitesurf: Agent-first browser that runs in V8 isolates

Article URL: https://blog.cloudflare.com/kitesurf/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49208393 Points: 4 # Comments: 0

https://blog.cloudflare.com/kitesurf/

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

Bulldozers Plow Through Big Bend National Park, Sparking Fury in Texas

Article URL: https://www.newsweek.com/bulldozers-plow-through-big-bend-national-park-sparking-fury-in-texas-12295668 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49208341 Points: 16 # Comments: 0

https://www.newsweek.com/bulldozers-plow-through-big-bend-national-park-sparking-fury-in-texas-12295668

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

I'm a diehard OnePlus user: Here's my plan now that the company is leaving North America

OnePlus has officially ended business across North America and Europe. I explain what happens next and the best alternatives to consider.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/oneplus-is-leaving-north-america-my-plan-as-a-diehard-user/

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

What do cybersecurity leaders want in staff? These 3 skills beat certifications and experience

Certifications and years of experience can only take you so far in cyber now. Automation means new skills are coming to the fore.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-do-cybersecurity-leaders-want-3-skills-beat-certifications-and-experience/

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

Generative "AI": The Guitar Hero of Creativity

Article URL: https://whatever.scalzi.com/2026/08/06/generative-ai-the-guitar-hero-of-creativity/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49207770 Points: 17 # Comments: 7

https://whatever.scalzi.com/2026/08/06/generative-ai-the-guitar-hero-of-creativity/

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

The founder’s guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Everything you need to know

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is built around one question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era? Our programming and speaker lineup reflect that.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/the-founders-guide-to-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-everything-you-need-to-know/

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

Apple revealed the first Mac Pro 20 years ago today — its Intel Xeon-powered flagship desktop took the reins from the Power Mac G5

20 years ago today Steve Jobs took to the Apple WWDC stage to unveil the first-ever Mac Pro desktop computer. This is when Mac workstations transitioned from PowerPC to Intel Xeon chips.

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/apple-revealed-the-first-mac-pro-20-years-ago-today-its-intel-xeon-powered-flagship-desktop-took-the-reins-from-the-power-mac-g5

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Apple #Gadgets #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Show HN: Certo – An open source platform to deliver Open Badges

Certo is open-source infrastructure for issuing, managing, verifying, and exchanging digital credentials. It implements Open Badges 3.0[1] and W3C Verifiable Credentials[2] which are the open standards that make credent…

https://github.com/schroedinger-Hat/certo

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

Another accessible #Spotify client for the desktop. Maybe this one will be updated? I've been using more internet radio, myself, but still, here's another one https://github.com/sjtaylor82/BlindSpot #Accessibility #A11y #OpenSource

Remembering the pre-Google web, when search was an experiment

"Most people have completely forgotten how chaotic it really was."

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/remembering-the-pre-google-web-when-search-was-an-experiment/

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

What if your IDE could build itself?

I came across an interesting project called bb an open-source, agentic IDE that takes a very different approach to software customization. Instead of giving you a fixed set of features, bb lets you ask an AI coding agent to build the features you need.

That means no two installations have to look alike. Some examples of what users have built directly into bb:

🔹 Task and issue management systems
🔹 Spatial/tiling interfaces for managing agent threads
🔹 Automated GitHub code reviews and end-to-end testing
🔹 Markdown/Obsidian-style editors
🔹 A digital audio workstation for music production
🔹 Custom workflows, plugins, previews, scheduled tasks, and more

What makes this particularly interesting is that much of bb’s own functionality was built using the same extension system available to users.

The underlying idea is compelling: software doesn’t necessarily need to anticipate every use case anymore. It can provide solid fundamentals and then let AI adapt the software to the user.

And because bb is open source and MIT licensed, the code is yours to modify and extend.

We’re moving from “Here’s the software we built for you.” to “Here’s the software. Now tell it what you want it to become.” That’s a pretty significant shift in how we might think about developer tools and software in general.

🔗 https://getbb.app
🔗 https://github.com/get-bb/bb

#AI #AgenticAI #AIAgents #SoftwareDevelopment #DeveloperTools #OpenSource #IDE #CodingAgents #GenerativeAI #FutureOfSoftware #DevTools #ArtificialIntelligence

US strikes $1.2B deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects

Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e1vg0gjl5o Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49208314 Points: 18 # Comments: 1

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e1vg0gjl5o

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

Save $370 on this 1440p gaming PC with an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB — formidable ABS Cyclone Aqua rig ships with 20-core Intel Core i7-14700F, 16GB DDR5 and a 1TB SSD, now on…

Save $300 on this Newegg-made ABS Cyclone Aqua gaming PC, featuring an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, Intel Core i7-14700F, 16GB DDR5, and a 1TB SSD for $1,399.99 right now.

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/save-usd370-on-this-1440p-gaming-pc-with-an-rtx-5060-ti-16gb-formidable-abs-cyclone-aqua-rig-ships-with-20-core-intel-core-i7-14700f-16gb-ddr5-and-a-1tb-ssd-now-only-usd1-329-99

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

5 smartwatches you should buy instead of the Pebble Time 2

Pebble isn't for everyone, but maybe one of these alternatives is right for you?

https://www.androidauthority.com/pebble-time-2-alternatives-3691179/

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

The best Android weather app you should be using isn’t on the Play Store

Breezy's features make it worth the extra effort to download.

https://www.androidauthority.com/breezy-weather-app-hands-on-3693772/

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

I don’t wanna hear shit about “open source” sometimes when the only place you can find a project is only github. Stop choosing microsoft for a “network” it’s 2026 lol codeberg and gitlab both exist and ethically have standards.

#OpenSource #GitHub #Codeberg #gitlab

Meta ordered to pay an additional $567 million in public nuisance ruling

Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million in the second phase of New Mexico's landmark child safety case, bringing total charges to nearly $1 billion for being a "public nuisance." In a ruling published on Thursday, the…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/976537/meta-new-mexico-cild-safety-fine-public-nuisance

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

The best electric screwdrivers of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

I tested dozens of the best electric screwdrivers on the market to help you find the perfect one to take the strain out of your DIY tasks.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-electric-screwdriver/

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

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the wrong Samsung foldable to buy this year

It's giving middle-child energy.

https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-z-fold-8-wrong-samsung-foldable-to-buy-3693569/

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

Samsung’s latest 200MP sensor could be a fantastic upgrade for Galaxy S27 Ultra

This new sensor could be just what Samsung's flagships need in the wake of LOFIC-equipped camera sensors.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-isocell-hpc-deeppix-camera-galaxy-s27-ultra-3695688/

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

ChatGPT could soon let you easily create and use custom WhatsApp stickers

No more hunting for the perfect sticker.

https://www.androidauthority.com/chatgpt-whatsapp-stickers-apk-teardown-3695710/

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

Hi @CoMaps.
I’m unable to install CoMaps from Codeberg using Obtainium on GrapheneOS.

Obtainium correctly detects `CoMaps-26080703-main-release.apk`, but the download repeatedly fails because the connection is interrupted. The repository URL and APK filter appear to be correct.

Is this a known issue with the Codeberg release download, or is a different Obtainium configuration required?

#CoMaps #Obtainium #GrapheneOS #Codeberg #OpenSource #Privacy

All memory manufactured in 2027 has been sold out

Article URL: https://www.ign.com/articles/ramageddon-continues-another-year-as-2027-memory-capacity-is-reportedly-sold-out Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49207236 Points: 12 # Comments: 1

https://www.ign.com/articles/ramageddon-continues-another-year-as-2027-memory-capacity-is-reportedly-sold-out

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

Artificial Intelligence used to design new viruses

Article URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y3j3ngevmo Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49206642 Points: 18 # Comments: 2

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y3j3ngevmo

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

Google built a portable AI translator that works offline, and you can build one too

Showcasing Gemma's offline, on-device capabilities.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-offline-ai-translator-gemma-4-3695674/

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

What Is a Product?

Article URL: https://roge.onwrite.app/what-is-a-product Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49202690 Points: 11 # Comments: 1

https://roge.onwrite.app/what-is-a-product

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

Friends of #opensource and #BSD, I am presenting you a new #blog: BSD Audit!

https://bsd-audit.com/

⁉️ Covers #OpenBSD, #FreeBSD and others.
💡 The goal is to share knowledge, in-depth, with care
🤖 No AI, only human content

The first big article is about setting up a mail server with #OpenSMTPD and related components.

Got questions or feedback? Don't hold back and send that DM or ✉️. I'm Dutch, be direct with me. Let's make it valuable for others to read and learn 👌

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BSD Audit, a blog about operating systems like OpenBSD, FreeBSD, and others.

Sysadmin summoned to explain italics – to a user with at least two degrees

What an idiot

https://www.theregister.com/software/2026/08/07/sysadmin-summoned-to-explain-italics-to-a-user-with-at-least-two-degrees/5283871

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

Our latest blog post recaps real-world community stories about learning from mistakes, from PCAP replays holding state hostage to unexpected DMZ traffic that turned out to be plain-text passwords in DNS TXT records.

Read the recap on debugging your mental model: https://zeek.org/2026/08/the-logs-were-right-debugging-your-mental-model-in-zeek/

#Zeek #NetworkSecurity #OpenSource

There are 14 million total accounts on the fediverse that @fedidb measures; that’s a ~40% increase over the last two years!

…but there’s a lot more the fediverse can do to grow.

@evan is live now discussing this in the @fedicon track of FOSSY.

https://ubc.ca.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=90a26e9a-8dd4-439b-9941-b49d01781e51

We’re at FediCon to learn and share how the fediverse can use open source tools to help keep those 14 million accounts safe from the harms that affect every online service.

#FOSSY #FediCon #fediverse #Mastodon #OpenSource

Mythos Attempted to Social Engineer Open Source Maintainer to Merge Malware

Article URL: https://socket.dev/blog/ai-agent-open-source-malware Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49205790 Points: 5 # Comments: 0

https://socket.dev/blog/ai-agent-open-source-malware

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

HP Coupon Codes and Deals August 2026

Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.

https://www.wired.com/story/hp-coupon-code/

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

Ray-Ban Promo Codes: Save 50% in August 2026

Upgrade your frames with major savings on classic shapes, custom designs, and prescription lenses using these verified Ray-Ban discounts.

https://www.wired.com/story/ray-ban-promo-code/

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

B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This August 2026

Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.

https://www.wired.com/story/bh-photo-coupon/

#Tech #Gadgets #Software #Apple #Google #Microsoft #OpenSource #Wired [Wired]

Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│August 2026

Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.

https://www.wired.com/story/uber-eats-promo-code/

#Tech #Software #Startup #Microsoft #OpenSource #Wired #PromoCodes #Discounts #DeliveryFees #MealCosts #NewUserOffers #Savings [Wired]

Hotels.com Coupon Codes for August 2026

Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!

https://www.wired.com/story/hotels-com-coupon/

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

‘Humans will be a rounding error on the internet’ says Cloudflare exec

Machine-generated traffic to surge 1000x in five years, while we meatbags keep clicking away slowly

https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/08/07/humans-will-be-a-rounding-error-on-the-internet-says-cloudflare-exec/5284429

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

New Orleans will use AI to answer 911 calls instead of a human

Article URL: https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/louisiana/2026/07/28/is-new-orleans-using-ai-to-answer-911-calls-instead-of-human-dispatchers-impacts-emergencies-crime/91065014007/ Comments URL: https://ne…

https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/louisiana/2026/07/28/is-new-orleans-using-ai-to-answer-911-calls-instead-of-human-dispatchers-impacts-emergencies-crime/91065014007/

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

New Gemini overlay for Wear OS rolling out to Pixel Watch

Gemini on Wear OS is getting a new overlay design that takes after Neural Expressive on Android phones to boost cross-device consistency.

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/06/gemini-overlay-wear-os/

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

#Linux on notebook? Check ✅
(*Trying to set up #FreeBSD for daily driving? Check ✅)
No systemd distro? Check ✅
#CustomROM on phone? Check ✅
#Degoogled android? Check ✅
#OpenSource apps? Check ✅
#Fediverse? Check ✅
Am I missing something? :)

How the famed USENIX Security conf is managing a flood of papers in the AI era

AI usage is evident but isn't yet a serious problem

https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/08/07/how-the-famed-usenix-security-conf-is-managing-a-flood-of-papers-in-the-ai-era/5284374

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

Show HN: Whisper transcribes 70-year-olds more accurately than 20-year-olds

Article URL: https://github.com/Kayvan-Zahiri/asr-age-gap Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49204388 Points: 7 # Comments: 1

https://github.com/Kayvan-Zahiri/asr-age-gap

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

9to5Mac Daily: August 6, 2026 – Potential iPhone 18 Pro shortages, more

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcas…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/06/daily-august-6-2026/

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

Organ donation group accused of trying to take living man's organs faces shutdown

The organization, Network for Hope, "strongly disagrees" with Trump admin's decision.

https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/08/us-to-shutter-organ-donation-group-accused-of-trying-to-take-living-mans-organs/

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

Google Maps Can Now Order Your Dinner and Track Your Train Delays

Google today added new agentic capabilities to the Gemini-powered "Ask Maps" assistant in the Google Maps app. Ask Maps can complete multi-step tasks, such as ordering a meal for you on your way home. Google says you ca…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/06/google-maps-ask-maps-update/

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

Report: iPad shipments fell 8% in Q2 2026 amid global tablet market decline

Last week, Apple reported a 5% year-over-year drop in iPad revenue for the June quarter. Now, a new report puts that decline into the context of the broader tablet market’s performance for Q2 2026. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/06/report-ipad-shipments-fell-8-in-q2-2026-amid-global-tablet-market-decline/

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

Google open-sources an AI model it says can help with earlier hurricane warnings

WeatherNext can deliver a 15-day forecast predicting storms' track and intensity.

https://www.engadget.com/2232141/google-open-source-ai-model-can-help-with-earlier-hurricane-warnings/

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

Report shares new pricing and design details about OpenAI’s first device

After sharing initial details about OpenAI’s plans for its first smart device, Bloomberg has published a new report with more information about its form factor and price. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/06/report-shares-new-pricing-and-design-details-about-openais-first-device/

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

vLLM: Anatomy of a High-Throughput LLM Inference System

Article URL: https://www.aleksagordic.com/blog/vllm Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49202852 Points: 12 # Comments: 0

https://www.aleksagordic.com/blog/vllm

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Welcoming the Nepalese Government to Have I Been Pwned

Article URL: https://www.troyhunt.com/welcoming-the-nepalese-government-to-have-i-been-pwned/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49203105 Points: 10 # Comments: 1

https://www.troyhunt.com/welcoming-the-nepalese-government-to-have-i-been-pwned/

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OpenAI just made ChatGPT’s latest model more accessible to non-paying users

Free users are getting unlimited chats and deeper thinking.

https://www.androidauthority.com/gpt-5-6-update-3695577/

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I've succesfully compiled Netscape 3.0.2 on a 64 Debian

https://www.reddit.com/r/netscape/comments/1ve7wkm/ive_succesfully_compiled_netscape_302_on_a_64/

#netscape #debian #opensource

Civilians under siege by Mexican cartel fight back with AK-47s, grenades

Article URL: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/civilians-that-were-under-siege-by-a-mexican-cartel-fight-back-with-ak-47s-and-grenades Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49202321 Points: 20 # Comments: 0

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/civilians-that-were-under-siege-by-a-mexican-cartel-fight-back-with-ak-47s-and-grenades

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Vogue just gave another nod of approval to the tech world

Vogue World is coming to San Francisco next year — perhaps another indication that tech bros are now part of the fashion zeitgeist.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/vogue-just-gave-another-nod-of-approval-to-the-tech-world/

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I’m considering getting a large 13" e-ink tablet for academic work: reading/annotating PDFs, scanned books, articles, archival material, etc.

Main concerns: long-term access to annotations, proprietary formats, privacy/cloud dependence, and whether it can genuinely replace printing.

Anyone using one for serious research? #BOOX, #supernote, #remarkable, or something else?

#eink #einktablet #research #academicchatter #opensource

Trevor Noah is hosting Google’s Pixel 11 launch event

Google is set to host its next live Made by Google hardware launch event on August 12th, and the company says in a new video that comedian Trevor Noah will be hosting the show. The video indicates that the event will fe…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/976454/made-by-google-2026-event-pixel-11-trevor-noah

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Apple holds 65% of the premium smartphone market as segment reaches record high

Counterpoint Research says Apple captured 65% of the premium smartphone market in the first half of 2026, as the segment grew to a record 29% of global smartphone sales. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/06/apple-holds-65-of-the-premium-smartphone-market-as-segment-reaches-record-high/

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Android Canary 2608 lets you customize Quick Settings layout on Pixel

Google today is rolling out Android Canary 2608 with the ability to customize the Quick Settings layout.

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/06/android-canary-2608-quick-settings/

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State-oriented consistency: Why we stopped looking for one right answer

Article URL: https://keel-iot.eu/blog/state-oriented-consistency.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49201540 Points: 3 # Comments: 0

https://keel-iot.eu/blog/state-oriented-consistency.html

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