GPT-6 Astra on robot armshttps://openai.robocurve.org/gpt-6-astra
Article URL: https://openai.robocurve.org/gpt-6-astra/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49582582 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
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Gateside by TSA Precheckhttps://www.tsa.gov/precheck/gateside-tsa-precheck
Article URL: https://www.tsa.gov/precheck/gateside-tsa-precheck Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49582410 Points: 11 # Comments: 7
US troops can still be tracked by purchased location data, and Congress wants to know whyhttps://www.theregister.com/public-sector/2026/09/06/us-troops-can-still-be-tracked-by-purchased-location-data-and-congress-wants-to-know-why/5294652
DoD controls on mobile ad identifiers haven't stopped military location data turning up for sale
Cloud in a Bottle: making self-hosting accessible to everyonehttps://cloudinabottle.org/blog/launch-post
Article URL: https://cloudinabottle.org/blog/launch-post Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49582000 Points: 15 # Comments: 3
Chrome again exempts Google from user site data settingshttps://lapcatsoftware.com/articles/2026/9/1.html
Article URL: https://lapcatsoftware.com/articles/2026/9/1.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49581870 Points: 24 # Comments: 0
Is It Safe To Leave Your Phone's Bluetooth Running All The Time?https://www.engadget.com/2245488/is-it-safe-leave-bluetooth-when-not-using
Bluetooth is a common setting that's typically always on in modern phones, but this feature may be leaving your phone open to a rather significant issue.
Opt-out laws for social media algorithms to be introduced to Australia’s parliamenthttps://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1w8fpld/optout_laws_for_social_media_algorithms_to_be
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Apple iTunes still exists, but not the way it used tohttps://www.engadget.com/2246423/apple-itunes-still-exists-how-different-from-past
You can still buy music from the iTunes Store, believe it or not.
Seattle Times and Newsday are the latest publications to sue OpenAI and Microsofthttps://techcrunch.com/2026/09/05/seattle-times-and-newsday-are-the-latest-publications-to-sue-openai-and-microsoft
Two more news organizations are suing OpenAI and Microsoft over the supposed use of their journalism to train AI.
Hidden workforce behind AI spans 160 million workers, many in the Global Southhttps://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1w8eupw/hidden_workforce_behind_ai_spans_160_million
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Is the Steam Deck still worth it in 2026?https://www.engadget.com/2248094/is-steam-deck-still-worth-it
The Steam Deck is a solid gaming handheld, but after the arrival of several competitors and higher prices, is it still worth picking one up?
OKF Agent Memory – Git-native persistent memory for AI coding agentshttps://github.com/okf-memory/okf-agent-memory
Article URL: https://github.com/okf-memory/okf-agent-memory Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49581240 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
Falsehoods Programmers Believe About LANshttps://dreamstation.systems/personal/lanfalsehoods.html
Article URL: https://dreamstation.systems/personal/lanfalsehoods.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49581179 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
AI companies are dumping $265M into the midterms as data center backlash sweeps through communitieshttps://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1w8dypj/ai_companies_are_dumping_265m_into_the_midterms
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How to find your MacBook's diagnostic menuhttps://www.engadget.com/2247996/how-to-find-macbook-diagnostic-menu
Apple Diagnostics is a hidden menu you hopefully won't need to access often. When your Mac gets into hardware trouble, it helps find what's wrong.
America's Two Largest School Districts Impose AI Moratoriumshttps://www.techpolicy.press/americas-two-largest-school-districts-impose-ai-moratoriums
Article URL: https://www.techpolicy.press/americas-two-largest-school-districts-impose-ai-moratoriums/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49580980 Points: 11 # Comments: 0
The revolt of the readerhttps://bcantrill.dtrace.org/2026/09/05/the-revolt-of-the-reader
Article URL: https://bcantrill.dtrace.org/2026/09/05/the-revolt-of-the-reader/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49580939 Points: 11 # Comments: 1
Explore the globe in field recordingshttps://www.theverge.com/tech/990873/earth-garden-globe-field-recordings
I love field recordings. I love making them. I love them when they're incorporated into my ambient music. They're great background noise for working or sleeping. But they're also great for active listening, focusing in on the fine nuances of burbling brooks or urban chaos. Earth Garden gives you a globe to explore with real […]
OpenAI responds after report exposed another incident in which its AI agents went roguehttps://www.engadget.com/2251725/openai-responds-after-report-exposed-another-incident-in-which-its-ai-agents-went-rogue
Reuters reported earlier this week that the agents hijacked a German wiki forum in an incident OpenAI did not disclose.
South African diamond mines are closing due to weak sales and lab-grown stoneshttps://www.wsj.com/business/diamond-mines-are-closing-and-south-africans-have-few-alternatives-fa3b8cbf
Article URL: https://www.wsj.com/business/diamond-mines-are-closing-and-south-africans-have-few-alternatives-fa3b8cbf Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49580778 Points: 5 # Comments: 1
Lazygithttps://lazygit.dev
Article URL: https://lazygit.dev/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49580702 Points: 5 # Comments: 0
How AI is breaking the British statehttps://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/08/06/how-ai-is-breaking-the-british-state
Article URL: https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/08/06/how-ai-is-breaking-the-british-state Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49580687 Points: 11 # Comments: 2
iPhone Handoff will seamlessly share one number between two phoneshttps://www.theverge.com/tech/990868/iphone-handoff-ios-27
When iOS 27 lands later this month, it will have a feature called iPhone Handoff that lets you switch between two phones using the same number. It was briefly mentioned during the WWDC keynote back in June, but there were no details at the time. Now there's a demo clip showing how to set up […]
Private German rocket makes history, reaches orbit from European soilhttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/isar-aerospace-second-launch-norway-andoya-spaceport-spectrum-rocket
Article URL: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/isar-aerospace-second-launch-norway-andoya-spaceport-spectrum-rocket Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49580369 Points: 22 # Comments: 1
Finite time blowup for an averaged three-dimensional Navier-Stokes equationhttps://terrytao.wordpress.com/2014/02/04/finite-time-blowup-for-an-averaged-three-dimensional-navier-stokes-equation
Article URL: https://terrytao.wordpress.com/2014/02/04/finite-time-blowup-for-an-averaged-three-dimensional-navier-stokes-equation/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49580329 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
Space industry lacks workers needed to rebuild satellites lost in war: reporthttps://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/09/04/space-industry-lacks-workers-needed-to-rebuild-satellites-lost-in-war-report-says
Article URL: https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/09/04/space-industry-lacks-workers-needed-to-rebuild-satellites-lost-in-war-report-says/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49580248 Points: 9 # Comments: 1
LLMs as a Cognitive Virushttps://arxiv.org/abs/2609.03344
Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.03344 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49580164 Points: 17 # Comments: 0
Alarming AI ads are flooding social media in the lead-up to Victoria’s election. But who is behind them?https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/06/fix-victoria-ai-ads-flooding-social-media-election-who-is-behind-them
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The reasons rugged laptops are rarely bought by consumershttps://www.engadget.com/2247940/reason-why-rugged-laptops-rarely-bought-by-consumers
There are plenty of durable, versatile rugged laptops on the market, but you'll rarely see one get pulled out at the coffee shop. Why?
ISAR Aerospace 5 Sept Mission Onward and Upwardhttps://isaraerospace.com/mission-updates-overview
Article URL: https://isaraerospace.com/mission-updates-overview Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49579956 Points: 4 # Comments: 1
Hikers rescued after using Google Gemini for planninghttps://techcrunch.com/2026/09/05/hikers-rescued-after-using-google-gemini-for-planning
The sheriff’s office said the hikers “were advised by Gemini to bring far less food and water than their group required."
2 members of Joliet Police Department on leave for alleged misuse of Flock camera technologyhttps://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1w8a6j4/2_members_of_joliet_police_department_on_leave
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The moral panic over data centres is foolishhttps://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/09/03/the-moral-panic-over-data-centres-is-foolish
Article URL: https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/09/03/the-moral-panic-over-data-centres-is-foolish Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49579714 Points: 29 # Comments: 26
How to track prices with Safari's Notify Me tool on iPhone, iPad and Machttps://www.engadget.com/2247813/how-to-track-prices-safari-notify-me-tool-iphone-ipad-macbook
Apple's Notify Me feature can update you every time a price drops or a product comes back in stock. Tell it what to do and it'll take care of the rest.
Xbox Is Limiting Cloud Gaming To 15 Hours Per Month For Ultimate Subscribers, Which Averages Out To 30 Minutes Per Dayhttps://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1w882u9/xbox_is_limiting_cloud_gaming_to_15_hours_per
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OpenAI confirms ‘wiki incident,’ says it’s ‘working on a framework’ for more disclosurehttps://techcrunch.com/2026/09/05/openai-confirms-wiki-incident-says-its-working-on-a-framework-for-more-disclosure
OpenAI acknowledged its role in a recently reported incident where AI agents took over a German wiki forum.
You're probably wasting these keys on your keyboard — here's how to remap themhttps://www.engadget.com/2247939/how-to-remap-keys-windows
There are almost certainly keys on your keyboard that you never touch. Assign new functions to give them a job.
Discord Is Bringing Back Age Verification for Millions of Usershttps://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1w87few/discord_is_bringing_back_age_verification_for
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Two more news organizations sue OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringementhttps://www.engadget.com/2251707/seattle-times-newsday-sue-openai-microsoft-for-copyright-infringement
The Seattle Times and Newsday accused the two AI giants of using their content without permission.
The Luxuries in Lifehttps://feld.com/archives/2026/09/the-real-luxuries-in-life
Article URL: https://feld.com/archives/2026/09/the-real-luxuries-in-life/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49578866 Points: 6 # Comments: 0
CD sales are booming as physical media continues its resurgencehttps://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1w878sc/cd_sales_are_booming_as_physical_media_continues
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What makes IMAX theaters different from normal ones?https://www.engadget.com/2247936/what-makes-imax-theaters-different-from-normal-ones
In the case of IMAX, bigger really is better.
Clucky’s new alarm app wakes you up with a crowing roosterhttps://techcrunch.com/2026/09/05/cluckys-new-alarm-app-wakes-you-up-with-a-crowing-rooster
Clucky's new alarm app has an option where users are woken up to the sound of a rooster. They then complete a mission to turn it off.
‘Feeding the beast’: Meta faces allegations of using its ‘perv glasses’ to train AI in new lawsuithttps://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1w862gr/feeding_the_beast_meta_faces_allegations_of_using
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Vance Downplays Anti-Data Center Sentiment as Unpopularity Growshttps://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1w85x01/vance_downplays_antidata_center_sentiment_as
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CD sales are booming as physical media continues its resurgencehttps://www.theverge.com/entertainment/990794/cd-sales-are-booming-as-physical-media-continues-its-resurgence
According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), CD sales exploded in the first half of 2026. A new report from the organization says 17.5 million CDs were sold in the first six months of the year, up from just 12 million during the same period in 2025. That's a jump of 45.7 percent, […]
Flock used >100 times to track veteran who recorded traffic stophttps://reason.com/2026/09/02/wisconsin-cops-used-flock-over-100-times-to-track-a-navy-veteran-after-he-lawfully-recorded-a-traffic-stop
Article URL: https://reason.com/2026/09/02/wisconsin-cops-used-flock-over-100-times-to-track-a-navy-veteran-after-he-lawfully-recorded-a-traffic-stop/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49578310 Points: 17 # Comments: 0
Learn Programming with OCamlhttps://usr.lmf.cnrs.fr/lpo
Article URL: https://usr.lmf.cnrs.fr/lpo/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49578280 Points: 11 # Comments: 0
Bob and Vanhttps://marco.org/2026/09/04/bob-and-van
Article URL: https://marco.org/2026/09/04/bob-and-van Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49578136 Points: 6 # Comments: 1
Why it's important to regularly restart your routerhttps://www.engadget.com/2247914/why-important-regularly-restart-router
You might not think to restart your router as often as you reboot your laptop, but doing so is an easy step to help it perform at its best.
How the Tobacco Industry Drove the Rise of Ultra-Processed Foodshttps://vcresearch.berkeley.edu/news/how-tobacco-industry-drove-rise-ultra-processed-foods
Article URL: https://vcresearch.berkeley.edu/news/how-tobacco-industry-drove-rise-ultra-processed-foods Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49577985 Points: 19 # Comments: 0
Wikimedia Foundation Workers Overwhelmingly Vote to Form Union with CWAhttps://wikiworkersunited.org/announcements/2026-09-04-us-wikimedia-foundation-workers-overwhelmingly-vote-to-form-union-with-cwa
Article URL: https://wikiworkersunited.org/announcements/2026-09-04-us-wikimedia-foundation-workers-overwhelmingly-vote-to-form-union-with-cwa/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49577975 Points: 17 # Comments: 1
New Twitter rebrands to Tweet.app after court's double-edged rulinghttps://www.engadget.com/2251699/new-twitter-rebrands-to-tweet-app-after-court-double-edged-ruling
A federal court decided that "Twitter" was off-limits, but tweet and the bird logo were fair game.
Installing an iOS public beta on your iPhone? Always do this firsthttps://www.engadget.com/2247904/always-archive-backup-iphone-before-installing-ios-public-beta
If you're interested in installing an iOS beta on your device, you need to protect your data first with an important step that's easy to forget.
How to safely dispose of your old TVhttps://www.engadget.com/2247811/how-to-dispose-of-your-old-tv
A TV isn't something you can throw into the trash once you're done with it. Here's what you should take into consideration before getting rid of that old panel.
Flock is canceled—and its competitors are profitinghttps://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1w83mu8/flock_is_canceledand_its_competitors_are_profiting
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Rebuilding a 1995 GPS Time Server so I don't get Telstra'dhttps://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/truetime-xl-gps-time-server-restomod
Article URL: https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/truetime-xl-gps-time-server-restomod/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49577422 Points: 5 # Comments: 0
Tesla’s Cybercab has been deployed, and it’s already under investigationhttps://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/09/teslas-cybercab-has-been-deployed-and-its-already-under-investigation
The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab meets vehicle safety standards.
Poetry book that Anthropic tried to censorhttps://kk.org/cooltools/the-1930-poetry-book-that-anthropic-tried-to-censor
Article URL: https://kk.org/cooltools/the-1930-poetry-book-that-anthropic-tried-to-censor/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49577244 Points: 5 # Comments: 1
Your Roku TV offers AI slop for free (if you're into that sort of thing)https://www.engadget.com/2245485/roku-tv-channel-ai-slop-free-fairground
Roku's new free programming gives AI creators a platform for their productions. Whether the public will embrace it remains to be seen,
Fantasy Footballers’ Andy Holloway is a dedicated zero-inbox kinda guyhttps://www.theverge.com/report/989270/fantasy-footballers-podcast-andy-holloway-interview
Andy Holloway cohosts the Fantasy Footballers podcast with his friends Jason Moore and Mike Wright. The show is one of the premier fantasy sports podcasts, netting over 2 million monthly listeners and numerous awards, including Best Sports Podcast from iHeartRadio and People's Choice at the Podcast Awards four years in a row. Holloway's goal has […]
Oura is going public, but these smart ring companies are coming for its crownhttps://techcrunch.com/2026/09/05/oura-is-going-public-but-these-smart-ring-companies-are-coming-for-its-crown
While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, a growing number of rivals are now racing to dethrone it by trying all sorts of approaches to get an edge over it.
How the Planet-Altering Disaster of "Forever Chemicals" Was Kept Secrethttps://www.propublica.org/podcast/forever-chemicals-pfas-pfos-3m-secret-kris-hansen
Article URL: https://www.propublica.org/podcast/forever-chemicals-pfas-pfos-3m-secret-kris-hansen Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49576986 Points: 6 # Comments: 0
How does Ottocast CarPlay work and how much does it cost?https://www.engadget.com/2247790/ottocast-carplay-price-what-cost-how-adapter-works
What's cooler than wired Apple CarPlay? Ditching the annoying cable and having Ottocast deliver it wirelessly the minute you switch your car on.
Razer launches a cheaper version of Clio, its head cushion wireless speakerhttps://www.engadget.com/2251693/razer-clio-x-head-cushion-with-a-wireless-speaker
Razer Clio X is a headrest with a wireless speaker for your computer chair.
There's No Limit to How Bad Code Can Gethttps://zachkehs.com/blog/theres_no_limit_to_how_bad_code_can_get
Article URL: https://zachkehs.com/blog/theres_no_limit_to_how_bad_code_can_get/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49576704 Points: 19 # Comments: 5
Acer Project DualPlay Mini concept hands-on: Flipping from powerful handheld to powerful tiny laptophttps://www.engadget.com/2251692/acer-project-dualplay-mini-concept-hands-on-ifa-2026
It's a concept device, sure, but there's something intriguing about Acer's handheld gaming PC and laptop 2-in-1.
Chinese chipmaker CXMT allegedly used a written roadmap to steal Samsung DRAM tech — South Korean court says 'Project Hefei' lifted 620-step recipe to build 10% global market sharehttps://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1w81nxx/chinese_chipmaker_cxmt_allegedly_used_a_written
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Ig Nobel Prize Winnershttps://arstechnica.com/science/2026/09/meet-the-2026-ig-nobel-prize-winners
Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/09/meet-the-2026-ig-nobel-prize-winners/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49576611 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
Cut the cameras: Flock surveillance cameras spur rare bipartisan backlashhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/05/flock-cameras-political-backlash
Politicians on the right and left are pushing back against Flock as more Americans voice opposition to the tech Growing factions from both sides of the political aisle in the US are pushing back against surveillance cameras made by a single company, a rare response in a sharply divided country with a president pushing an unwaveringly pro-tech agenda. The bipartisan backlash against Flock Safety cameras resembles nationwide rage toward the construction of large datacenters that power artificial intelligence. Polling shows roughly 75% of Americans oppose new datacenter construction in their are…
Content creators drop the ballhttps://www.theverge.com/tech/990426/us-open-influencers-naomi-osaka-anastasia-zakharova-callaway-good-good-ad
During Naomi Osaka's match against Anastasia Zakharova at this year's US Open earlier this week, a gaggle of ring light-wielding influencers who were packed in a luxury suite became enough of a distraction that the umpire paused the match and repeatedly asked them to quiet down. Elsewhere in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis […]
Does your Android Auto keep lowering the volume? This might be whyhttps://www.engadget.com/2244675/android-auto-lowering-volume-reason-why
Audio ducking can be annoying, but it serves an important purpose.
CD sales are making an unexpected comeback amid a retro tech boomhttps://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1w811jr/cd_sales_are_making_an_unexpected_comeback_amid_a
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The "$60 Gaming PC" – AMD BC-250 (2025)https://devquasar.com/hardware/the-60-gaming-pc-amd-bc-250
Article URL: https://devquasar.com/hardware/the-60-gaming-pc-amd-bc-250/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49576386 Points: 2 # Comments: 1
Visualizing Rust's Vtables: How dyn Trait Works In Memoryhttps://sofiabelen.github.io/projects/visualizing-rusts-vtables-how-dyn-trait-works-in-memory
Article URL: https://sofiabelen.github.io/projects/visualizing-rusts-vtables-how-dyn-trait-works-in-memory/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49576343 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
How to check your MacBook's hard drive healthhttps://www.engadget.com/2247782/how-to-check-hard-drive-health-macbook
Your MacBook's storage is vitally important. If your SSD or hard drive goes kaput without a backup, getting your files back can sometimes be impossible.
.gitignore Everything by Defaulthttps://packagemain.tech/p/gitignore-everything-by-default
Article URL: https://packagemain.tech/p/gitignore-everything-by-default Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49576258 Points: 8 # Comments: 3
Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanationhttps://arstechnica.com/health/2026/09/pentagon-releases-then-quickly-removes-testosterone-screening-policy
Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/09/pentagon-releases-then-quickly-removes-testosterone-screening-policy/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49576196 Points: 18 # Comments: 4
In a Warrenton, Virginia garage an 18-year-old Kettle Run High School student named Mia Heller built a membrane-free water filter the size of a bag of flour, three modules, one litre a pass, and her turbidity sensor logged 95.52% of microplastics pulled out by magnetic oil.https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1w80di4/in_a_warrenton_virginia_garage_an_18yearold
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Global warming will exceed 1.5-degree limit, UN sayshttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/global-warming-will-exceed-1-5-degree-limit-un-says-in-report-that-maps-path-back-below-danger-zone
Article URL: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/global-warming-will-exceed-1-5-degree-limit-un-says-in-report-that-maps-path-back-below-danger-zone Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49576124 Points: 17 # Comments: 1
The weird and wonderful headphones of CanJam 2026https://www.theverge.com/tech/990706/a-day-at-canjam-socal-2026
I've been reviewing headphones for a long time, and I've listened to everything from the barely serviceable to multi-thousand-dollar open-back headphones. But recently I've been uninspired by the state of mainstream options. Most are perfectly good - great, even - but they lack a distinct character. Something to remind me why I fell in love […]
Is it worth paying extra for iCloud storage?https://www.engadget.com/2247758/paying-extra-for-icloud-storage-worth-it
Storing lots of photos, videos and files online can quickly fill up your iCloud storage and pause all of your backups. Choosing the right plan can be key.
PS5 Pro Stock Vanishes After GTA 6 Reveal, Prices Hit $1,300https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1w7zs9k/ps5_pro_stock_vanishes_after_gta_6_reveal_prices
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How to check which apps are draining your iPhone batteryhttps://www.engadget.com/2247753/how-to-check-apps-draining-iphone-battery
Some of the reasons why you've lost battery are out of your control, but knowing which apps are draining it can help your iPhone last until the end of the day.
A bizarre Commodore 64 peripheral, a mime, and some pretty bad adshttps://buttondown.com/suchbadtechads/archive/spartan-and-the-mime
Article URL: https://buttondown.com/suchbadtechads/archive/spartan-and-the-mime/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49575859 Points: 3 # Comments: 1
10 products Apple is leaving behind in 2026https://www.engadget.com/2249734/apple-products-being-discontinued-left-behind-2026
As Apple continues to upgrade its operating system and line of smartphones, smartwatches, displays, and computers, it's leaving plenty behind in 2026.
What happens when you run the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool?https://www.engadget.com/2247700/what-happens-when-run-windows-memory-diagnostic-tool
Memory issues could be behind your PC's performance problems, app crashes and random restarts. A Windows tool could help you understand what's going wrong.
Ex-Old School RuneScape dev sentenced for stealing over $400k in virtual gold from playershttps://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1w7yc5g/exold_school_runescape_dev_sentenced_for_stealing
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Remote work as a worm, colorful platformers and other new indie games worth checking outhttps://www.engadget.com/2251521/remote-work-as-a-worm-colorful-platformers-and-other-new-indie-games-worth-checking-out
Here are the new indie games worth checking out, plus an early look at shipbuilding, I Am Your Beast DLC and a cat trying to stop an AI office takeover.
Voters are fed up with data centers. Both parties are trying to cash in for midtermshttps://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1w7y0le/voters_are_fed_up_with_data_centers_both_parties
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OpenAI admits to German wiki ‘incident’https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/990773/openai-german-wiki-incident
OpenAI says it needs to overhaul how and when it reports instances of AI models attacking real-world targets. The acknowledgement comes as the company manages the fallout from reports that a swarm of its out-of-control agents hijacked a German wiki site. Regarding the "'wiki incident,' where our agents wrote to several internet sites," OpenAI wrote […]
4 Best Alexa Speakers I’ve Tested (2026)https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-alexa-and-amazon-echo-speakers
I’ve rounded up the best smart speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the popular Echo Dot to the newest Echo Studio.
Robotaxis enter their villain erahttps://www.theverge.com/transportation/989513/road-rage-short-film-robotaxi-autonomous-ai
It's Bullitt meets Christine meets Waymo. A new short film imagines a San Francisco car chase where the other driver isn't human - and the car may be trying to kill you. That a robotaxi can now be cast as the villain with almost no explanation says something about the present moment. Autonomous cars have […]
Tesla Cybercabs are under federal investigation a day after Austin launchhttps://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1w7xdkq/tesla_cybercabs_are_under_federal_investigation_a
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Terpstra Keyboardhttp://terpstrakeyboard.com
Article URL: http://terpstrakeyboard.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49575150 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
Claude's new system prompt doesn't want to reproduce song lyricshttps://simonwillison.net/2026/Sep/2/claudes-new-system-prompt
Article URL: https://simonwillison.net/2026/Sep/2/claudes-new-system-prompt/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49575143 Points: 10 # Comments: 1
OpenAI Agents Hacked Another Websitehttps://www.wired.com/story/security-news-this-week-openai-agents-hacked-another-website
Plus: Tens of millions of US and Canadian drivers’ licenses go up for sale on the dark web, the US military finally tries to tackle the risk online ad data poses to troops, and more.
There May Not Be an iPhone 18 This Yearhttps://www.wired.com/story/there-may-not-be-an-iphone-18-this-year
Apple is expected to announce several products at its September event next week—including a folding phone—but the iPhone 18 might not be among them. It would be a first for the company.
