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TurboFieldfare is an open-source inference engine that enables running the 26B-parameter Gemma 4 model on M-series Macs with only 2 GB of RAM by streaming expert weights from SSD and overlapping compu...
SCI Semiconductor has produced the first silicon implementation of CHERIoT, moving beyond software and FPGA simulations to a physical ICENI chip. This hardware delivers full CHERI memory safety featur...
This article describes a novel security vulnerability where AI worms can self-propagate through Microsoft Word documents by exploiting Copilot for Word. The worm leverages the integration between Word...
The U.S. government has imposed a ban on importing new foreign-made humanoid robots, robot dogs, and solar inverters, citing national security risks. The move primarily targets Chinese products, as Ch...
The US FCC has banned foreign-made advanced robotic devices, citing national security risks linked to cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Chinese robots. The ban covers humanoid and quadruped robots with...
Elon Musk's xAI is facing legal pressure from Minnesota and child victims over its Grok AI tool being used to generate harmful content including CSAM. The company is suing users who allegedly bypassed...
Anthropic's AI model Mythos is uncovering critical and important vulnerabilities in Microsoft's code at a pace that exceeds the company's ability to patch them, prompting urgent internal efforts to ad...
Håkon Måløy discovered a novel prompt injection technique that transforms malicious instructions in Microsoft Word documents into self-replicating AI worms via Copilot for Word. The attack propagates ...
Kimi K3-256k is a new large language model from Kimi Code, featuring a 256k context window for handling extensive text inputs. It aims to enhance long-context understanding and generation capabilities...
Keychron has released its first open-source firmware for gaming mice, allowing users to customize and modify mouse behavior. This move enhances transparency and community-driven innovation in peripher...
Superlogical is a new programming language designed for high-performance computing, combining elements of Rust and C++ with a focus on safety and speed. It aims to simplify concurrent programming thro...
Major AI companies are aggressively recruiting electricians and carpenters to build data centers at scale, driven by surging demand for AI infrastructure. This shift highlights the growing physical la...
This paper investigates whether long policy documents effectively govern AI agents, finding that they often fail to reliably guide agent behavior. The study highlights challenges in using extensive te...
KOReader is an open-source e-ink reader application that supports multiple formats and devices, offering advanced customization for a superior reading experience. It has gained significant traction in...
Matthew Green analyzes Anthropic's new cryptanalysis results from Claude Mythos, focusing on a key recovery attack against the proposed post-quantum signature scheme HAWK and an improved reduced-round...
This article critically examines PostgreSQL's Multi-Version Concurrency Control (MVCC) design, highlighting common criticisms like write amplification and table bloat while arguing these are deliberat...
Gleam v1.18.0 introduces significant improvements to its language server, including full support for record fields (go-to-definition, find-references, rename), type variable renaming, and automatic im...
Manganin is a Git forge written in Zig that reimagines source code management with a focus on trust and self-hosting. It introduces an invite tree system where contributors must be vouched by existing...
The article highlights Ajinomoto, a Japanese food company, as the dominant supplier of ABF dielectric film used in nearly all high-performance AI chips, revealing an unexpected choke point in global A...
BaseBrowserProject is a Firefox hard-fork designed to remove features considered hostile to users, emphasizing human-centric development and maintenance. It represents a significant shift in browser p...
Flycheck 38 marks a major update introducing built-in Eglot support for language servers, inline diagnostics, and automated fix application, revitalizing the project amid competition from Flymake. The...
Lilian Weng, co-founder of Thinking Machines, stepped down citing health reasons due to startup stress but immediately rejoined OpenAI to lead a high-level AI research team focused on recursive self-i...
Ferrari's first electric vehicle, the Luce, has exceeded sales targets in just two months despite initial criticism over its design and performance expectations. The €555,000 five-seater, largely desi...
Waymo is resuming freeway operations for its robotaxis after a pause, amid heightened scrutiny over how autonomous vehicles handle high-traffic scenarios and emergency responders. The move signals pro...
Microsoft reported $3.2 billion in gains from its investment in Anthropic during fiscal Q4 2026, while its stake in OpenAI showed mixed performance. The results highlight the divergent financial traje...
Cyera has agreed to acquire Oasis Security for approximately $1 billion in a cash-and-stock deal, aiming to bolster its capabilities in securing AI agents and non-human identities. The acquisition ref...
Anthropic's AI security model Mythos uncovered critical weaknesses in HAWK, a third-round post-quantum cryptography (PQC) candidate, leading to its withdrawal from NIST standardization. The attack red...
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is making progress in addressing propulsion system issues that caused a failed crewed mission to the ISS. The company has completed most of the redesign work and is now c...
A new AMD Linux driver patch addresses low-end frame hitches on Steam Deck by dynamically adjusting CPU core frequencies in Energy Performance Preference (EPP) mode, improving gaming performance witho...
DoorDash has secured FAA approval to launch a commercial drone delivery service in the U.S., marking a significant step toward automating food logistics. This move could revolutionize last-mile delive...
Google's SynthID watermarking technology proves robust against edits and compression, offering a promising tool for labeling AI-generated content. However, the article argues that while technically ef...
Mark Zuckerberg announced during Meta's Q2 2026 earnings call that the company is preparing a major push into personal AI agents capable of performing tasks autonomously on behalf of users. He highlig...
xAI is suing Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison over a state law targeting 'nudification' apps, claiming it violates the First Amendment by forcing restrictions on Grok Imagine's image-editing f...
The article explores an innovative application of Apple's Vision Pro headset for immersive home design and interior visualization, allowing users to interact with virtual spaces in real-time. It highl...
The article discusses the trade-offs of self-hosting Kimi K3 on local hardware, noting a 20% increase in cost but improved task resolution. It highlights practical considerations for developers evalua...
Darktable is a powerful open-source photography workflow application and raw developer, offering professional-grade tools for photo organization, editing, and enhancement. Its recent Hacker News spotl...
The article critiques the widespread AI hype across organizations, arguing that many are making irrational decisions driven by 'AI psychosis' rather than strategic planning. The author, based on exten...
The article critiques the Ruby community's self-proclaimed 'niceness' (MINASWAN), arguing that it is a projection onto creator Matz, while highlighting controversial figures like DHH and Tobias Lütke ...
The article describes a project that uses the Zig programming language and QBE compiler backend to build an overengineered calculator. It covers the process of defining a grammar for arithmetic expres...
This article explores GNU Hyperbole's implicit buttons—a feature that automatically recognizes and activates hyperlinks (like file paths, URLs, or git commits) in Emacs text using pattern recognizers....
The article advocates for writing toy programs as a way to rediscover the joy of software development and deepen understanding through hands-on creation. It emphasizes simplicity, avoiding over-engine...
This article presents a lightweight timer system for game development using Lua in PICO-8 or Picotron, inspired by Super Mario Bros. scheduling logic. It demonstrates how to implement frame-based time...
The article discusses the use of const_cast in C++, highlighting its necessity despite potential risks like undefined behavior. It specifically addresses a scenario involving std::priority_queue with ...
The article discusses C++26's efforts to reduce undefined behavior, focusing on proposal P3144R2 which makes deleting a pointer to an incomplete type ill-formed instead of undefined. This change aims ...
Mark Zuckerberg highlighted during Meta's Q2 earnings call that the company sees significant enterprise AI opportunities beyond just AI agents, encompassing APIs, compute infrastructure, and internal ...
Google is rolling out its Play Age Signals API globally to Android developers by year-end, enabling age-appropriate content while preserving user privacy. This expansion allows apps to tailor experien...
X, formerly Twitter, has settled a multiyear legal dispute with the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), which had accused the platform of an 'illegal boycott' after ad revenue declined following El...
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 returns with a dedicated AI Stage exploring critical themes like the SaaS reckoning and agent security gaps, presented by Google for Startups. The event aims to address pressin...
Polar, an AI-first browser developed by a former Perplexity employee who worked on Comet, has launched targeting knowledge workers and secured $5.7 million in seed funding led by Madrona.
Encore AI secured $30M in funding to develop AI agents that learn from customer interactions, using call analysis and CRM data to create effective sales playbooks. The startup aims to automate and opt...
Light Phone co-founders Kaiwei Tang and Joe Hollier discuss their decade-long mission to create minimalist devices for the anti-smartphone movement, now expanding with a new flip phone amid rising 'at...
Pangram has secured $9 million in funding to expand its AI content detection capabilities, launching Pangram 4 for text and a research-preview image detection model. The move addresses growing concern...
Elon Musk's lawsuit against the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) over X ad boycotts has been settled, with GARM remaining inactive. Musk had sought criminal prosecution for advertisers refusing t...
Google is expanding its beta Play Age Signals API globally to help developers verify user ages without requiring ID or selfies, leveraging existing Family Link data for parental-controlled age ranges....
This article highlights recent advancements in quantum computing technologies, focusing on new developments in quantum dot systems and diamond-based qubits. It discusses how these innovations aim to i...
An AI engineer used machine learning scripts to test a hypothesis about Linear A, an undeciphered Bronze Age language isolate, claiming progress by assigning values to 40 signs and compiling a lexicon...
Elon Musk's X Money finally launches for US Premium subscribers but faces significant limitations including restricted peer-to-peer payments and lack of money transmitter licenses in key markets like ...
Audi has unveiled the 2027 Q9, a new full-size flagship SUV designed with the U.S. market in mind, offering more space and comfort than its European-focused predecessors. The vehicle features a longer...
Qualcomm announced it will raise prices on all its smartphone processors starting September 1st, with rumored double-digit percentage increases. This comes despite a 20% year-over-year drop in handset...
Microsoft's Xbox division reported a 10% drop in content and services revenue and a 13% decline in hardware sales during Q4 2026, coinciding with CEO Asha Sharma's announced 'reset' plan involving lay...
OpenAI president Greg Brockman revealed in an interview that the company is developing a 'family of devices' to interact with its AI models, though specifics like release dates or product types remain...
The FCC has expanded a Trump-era ban on 'advanced robotic devices' to include robot vacuum cleaners like Roombas, citing national security concerns. While existing models remain unaffected, future imp...
A new Pew Research Center survey reveals growing public support for cellphone bans in U.S. schools, with 77% favoring in-class restrictions and 48% backing full-day bans—a first-time majority for the ...
Instapaper 10 represents a major overhaul of its iOS app after more than ten years, featuring a redesigned interface and significant new functionality aimed at improving user experience for reading sa...
Simon Willison documents the process of connecting custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to Claude and ChatGPT web interfaces, noting that while possible, setup is non-trivial. The guide address...
Claude experienced elevated error rates across all its models during an incident reported on their status page. The issue was resolved after a short duration, with no data loss or service degradation ...
This article explores the unique and often quirky user interfaces used in the demo scene, focusing on tools like Elite Sinus Producer for the Amiga. It highlights how sceners build their own software ...
The author reflects on how AI-generated content has reduced the cognitive strain traditionally associated with learning complex technical material, arguing that while this increases efficiency, it may...
Winamp is attempting a comeback by launching a new music player integrated with Deezer's premium streaming service. The move leverages Winamp's nostalgic brand identity to compete in today's saturated...
Hint is a new AI startup co-founded by Martha Stewart that aims to provide an all-in-one AI assistant for homeowners. The app integrates property records, maintenance schedules, and home documents to ...
Apple has launched a new Upgrade Program allowing users to lease select iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches with low monthly payments, promising costs won't exceed the device's full price over one to th...
The Dasung Link 2 is a portable E-Ink smartphone monitor that mirrors your phone's display onto a glare-free, paper-like surface to reduce eye strain. It offers a unique alternative for extended mobil...