Roman Telescope Saves Fuel, Doubles Mission
Contemplate the events that might end a space mission, and you might picture something dramatic: detonation on the pad, a dead guidance system, or micrometeoroids shattering delicate solar panels. More often, though, the ending is far more mundane. Plenty of perfectly...
Google finds vulnerability disclosures doubled as AI changes which flaws get discovered
A new report out today from Google LLC’s Google Threat Intelligence Group finds that monthly software vulnerability disclosures doubled between January and August. Not surprisingly, artificial intelligence is changing which flaws get discovered as well, and GTIG said...
If only all games had Control Resonant’s Assist Mode
Sometimes you don't want a casual mode, but you also want a challenging game to cut you some slack. Control Resonant does that.
OpenAI is accused of taking dangerous cyber risks for ‘private gain’ in lawsuit over rogue AI agents
In what is now one of many known cases, OpenAI’s agents went rogue in July, launching a cyberattack on Hugging Face. Now, the ChatGPT maker is being sued over that incident and the other attacks that have since come to light—such as its not-so-casual hacking of an...
WhatsApp adds new parental controls for teen accounts
Parents can limit how teens use channels, whose Status they can see, who can see their Status updates, and control who can add teens to groups.
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K comes with an actually good remote
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K is slimmer and faster, but its biggest upgrade may be the thing you’ll actually hold in your hand: a redesigned remote that’s easier to use, especially in the dark.
The last time my family was replaced by technology
Article URL: https://manuel.darcemont.fr/posts/the-last-time-my-family-was-replaced-by-technology/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49908394 Points: 9 # Comments: 2
Checkers and Rally’s are closing stores: See where the most locations have shuttered as national footprint shrinks
It’s no secret that many fast food and fast casual restaurant chains have been having a rough several years. Since the pandemic, restaurants of all stripes have faced a lot of the same issues: lower foot traffic, higher costs, and customers who are increasingly choosy...
WatchGuard Patches Critical Fireware OS Code Injection Vulnerability
WatchGuard has rolled out patches for 15 code execution, DoS, authorization, and path traversal bugs in Fireware OS. The post WatchGuard Patches Critical Fireware OS Code Injection Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Tinder adapts to a social, IRL dating future with ‘Group Hangouts’ feature
As younger users grow increasingly tired of the endless scroll, dating apps are scrambling to adapt to a generation that increasingly wants dating to feel more social and rooted in real-world experiences. The latest example comes from Tinder, which on Wednesday...
Charter Space raises $5M to bring insurance to the stars
As Charter explains on its website, a common experience for space companies is that regular insurers "heard a bunch of scary science words and freaked out."
Amazon unveils a thinner and faster Fire TV Stick 4K, plus a new remote
It will cost just $30 during the Prime Day deals event next week, and retail for $60 otherwise.
Amazon simplifies its Fire TV streaming device lineup
The days of picking between Select, Plus and Max are over.
Shure’s MV6 Gen 2 microphone gives creators more control over their audio
The USB microphone comes in a new color, has updated audio controls and can even work with an iPhone or iPad.
Amazon’s new Fire TV interface and mobile app will come with Alexa+ upgrades
The Amazon Fire TV interface and mobile app will get a dedicated hub for a more powerful Alexa+ this November.
Know Your Enemy: Browser-Based Attack Techniques in 2026
Given that the browser is where business apps are accessed and used, it makes sense that attacks are happening there too. Most breaches today begin in a browser session. Often, they never leave it, with the entire attack chain from initial access to exfiltration...
Government, Finance Orgs Targeted in Weeks-Long NetScaler Zero-Day Attacks
Several security firms have confirmed seeing exploitation of the NetScaler vulnerabilities CVE-2026-88771 and CVE-2026-88772. The post Government, Finance Orgs Targeted in Weeks-Long NetScaler Zero-Day Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Think your AI chatbot is helping you? Researchers say there’s a risk users may not recognize
Despite repeated warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence, users have become increasingly reliant on AI chatbots—particularly those offering companionship. Yet despite chatbots’ utility for tasks like answering quick queries or offering brief advice, their...
Google’s September Pixel Update Is Forcing Some Users to Factory-Reset Their Phones
The issue seems to affect both newer and older Pixel models.
Apple’s smart home hub could arrive next month
Apple's smart home hub with a six-inch display may finally be ready to go.
Pearson’s Workera deal targets a big workplace problem: No time to AI upskill
Pearson has agreed to acquire Workera to help businesses assess employees’ AI skills and target training where it’s needed most.
Chrome, Firefox Updates Patch Over 100 Vulnerabilities
Some of the flaws could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or escape the browser sandbox. The post Chrome, Firefox Updates Patch Over 100 Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Most data centers refusing to say how much water, electricity they use
Article URL: https://nltimes.nl/2026/09/30/data-centers-refusing-say-much-water-electricity-use Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49907057 Points: 14 # Comments: 0
Nvidia Adds Independent Controls to Rein In AI Agents
AI agents can follow instructions and still cause damage. Nvidia's new safety platform puts independent controls around their access and actions, rather than relying on good behavior. The post Nvidia Adds Independent Controls to Rein In AI Agents appeared first on...
Airbnb adds AI search, more social features
Airbnb is also launching new services such as meal delivery and laundry in select locations
Two Google alumni raise $11.3M to back AI startups that enterprises will actually pay for
BAG Ventures announces close of a $11.3M Fund I to invest in all things AI.
Airbnb is adding a personalized map and other discovery tools
The rental service is getting more social and more AI.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra review: The apex Android tablet
Starting at $1,400, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is super expensive. But that's the price you'll have to pay for the best Android tablet.
The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3’s special feature is being a pet activity monitor
Not only can it keep tabs on your furball's location, it can monitor their motion and sleep too.
Carbon credits for avoided food waste are now on the market
If a company wants to reduce its carbon footprint, it may buy carbon credits issued by Verra, the world’s largest carbon crediting program. Those credits could be for projects like renewable energy or forest restoration, letting a company claim the environmental...