Relativity Networks raises $22 million to bring a faster kind of fiber to data centers
Relativity Networks deals in hollow-core fiber, a rarely deployed technology that allows data to be transmitted 30% faster than conventional fiber.
Raspberry Pi gets jiggy with batch CM5 provisioning
Raspberry Pi has unveiled a $600 Programming Jig to take the faff out of preparing batches of Compute Module 5 (CM5) boards for deployment. The device combines the provisioning host and module interface in one box, eliminating the need for a separate IO board. The IO...
Brinqa buys PlexTrac to add penetration testing validation to exposure management
Exposure management company Brinqa Inc. today announced it has acquired offensive security validation and reporting platform company PlexTrac Inc. for an undisclosed sum. The purchase adds a step Brinqa’s platform did not have. Brinqa collects findings from scanners,...
Clop-Linked Windchill Web Shell Decrypts Credentials and Maps Engineering Data
A JavaServer Pages (JSP) web shell deployed following the exploitation of a critical security flaw in PTC Windchill and FlexPLM servers is specifically designed for the enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, according to new findings from ReliaQuest....
Microsoft Links 30+ Rotating Domains to MacSync Stealer Infrastructure
Microsoft Defender Experts have linked more than 30 web domains to MacSync Stealer, a macOS-focused information stealer, after correlating recurring endpoint and network behaviors across changing infrastructure, tracing the malware from payload retrieval through data...
Framework’s new Pro modular laptop is everything I wanted (minus the cost of memory)
The Framework 13 Pro is a great example of when brands listen to their consumers - even if price and availability are problematic.
943 Patches Rolled Out With Oracle’s August 2026 Security Update
The fixes resolve over 1,000 vulnerabilities across two dozen products, including over 460 remotely exploitable bugs. The post 943 Patches Rolled Out With Oracle’s August 2026 Security Update appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Why so many workers are turning down promotions
Most Americans would turn down a promotion that required them to be available outside of working hours, even if it came with a bump in pay, data suggests. According to a recent survey of nearly 14,000 workers across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada,...
If you use AI, Firefox is the browser to beat right now – here’s why
Mozilla has finally released the beta of Firefox Smart Window. I ran it through its paces and found features that might lure me back to my old favorite browser.
UK taxman discovers low code doesn’t mean low cost with £657M awards
The UK tax collector has awarded three contracts worth up to £657 million for low-code software development and support, dispelling any notion that empowering users with tech skills would necessarily mean low cost. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), which collected...
The Mojo language (by Modular, now Qualcomm) is now open-source
Article URL: https://www.modular.com/blog/modcon-announcements Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49358327 Points: 9 # Comments: 1
The data center backlash is sending AI infrastructure to some unexpected places
On July 18, 142 protests were held across 42 states. They all shared one goal: to stop data center development in American communities. The protests are part of a growing movement to keep data centers out of towns across the country. Already, 183 U.S. towns have data...
Being a senior designer doesn’t make you safe anymore
What if experience is becoming a disadvantage? Over the past month or so, I’ve been having some pretty gnarly conversations about the state of the design industry, especially when it comes to hiring and firing. Spend just a short amount of time online and you’ll find...
Berd
Article URL: https://berd.xyz Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49357967 Points: 9 # Comments: 1
Where Human Sleep Went Wrong
Article URL: https://nautil.us/where-human-sleep-went-wrong-1283797 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49358259 Points: 6 # Comments: 0
Chrome, Firefox Updates Patch Dozens of Vulnerabilities
The bugs could lead to code execution, privilege escalation, sandbox escape, and information disclosure. The post Chrome, Firefox Updates Patch Dozens of Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek.
λλ: A Programming Language for Silicon Photonics
Article URL: https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3789240.3829151 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49357501 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
The 6 AI-free Linux distros I recommend most – and why they’re likely to stay that way
If AI isn't your jam, and you're looking for an operating system that doesn't (and won't) force it on you, look no further than these Linux distributions.
Building Custom Backyard Solar Lights
In this modern age, if you want a truly swish garden that makes your friends sad when they visit, you need good lighting. [technocraftStudio] has been working on just such a project, creating custom wedge lights to illuminate garden beds in style. You might look at...
Show HN: Privacy focused client side password generator
Article URL: https://password-generator.aaqa.dev/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49357881 Points: 3 # Comments: 1
Japan’s Gen X workers are struggling
Article URL: https://www.economist.com/asia/2026/08/18/japans-gen-x-workers-are-struggling Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49356115 Points: 11 # Comments: 2
China reportedly allows ByteDance and Tencent to import 10,000 H200 chips
ByteDance and Tencent have received 10,000 H200 chips each, the Financial Times says, and other Chinese companies could follow.
NASA estimates the size of the hole SpaceX made in the moon
NASA has used its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) to capture more pics of the mess on the moon left by a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage. As The Register has previously reported, in 2025 private aerospace concerns Firefly and ispace hired a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket for...
CareCloud Data Breach Impact Grows to 3.7 Million Individuals
The data breach was initially believed to affect roughly 350,000 people, but the HHS breach tracker shows a far bigger impact. The post CareCloud Data Breach Impact Grows to 3.7 Million Individuals appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Bun 1.4 Rust rewrite is not looking good
Article URL: https://tipiirai.com/writing/bun-rust-rewrite-worries Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49357401 Points: 21 # Comments: 4
Fanlore – 144,520 breached accounts
In August 2026, the Organization for Transformative Works (OTW) identified unauthorised access to the Fanlore wiki it operates. The breach resulted in the exposure of 145k unique email addresses along with usernames and passwords stored as either MD5 or PBKDF2 hashes....
Oz Hair and Beauty – 1,988,331 breached accounts
In August 2026, Australian beauty retailer Oz Hair and Beauty was the target of an xpl0itrs extortion attack. The group subsequently published data allegedly obtained from the company, which included 2M unique email addresses along with names, phone numbers,...
Baidu says Chinese buyers want local AI chips due to ‘supply chain’ issues
Chinese web giant Baidu yesterday told investors it sees good days ahead for its Kunlunxin chip biz, because local buyers won’t have alternatives. Baidu has previously said it plans to spin out and float Kunlunxin, which makes CUDA-compliant inferencing chips that it...
Australian hotel chain leaks guests’ PII after breach at third-party database operator
Australian aparthotel chain Quest has revealed it leaked customer data. A Reg reader kindly shared an email from the chain with the subject line “Important Security Update Regarding Your Quest Data.” That missive opens with unwelcome news that “I am writing to inform...
How to ask people for help landing a job and actually get a response
“I am actively looking for a job. Can you let me know if you see something relevant?” If you have recently been laid off, are worried about your current role, or are proactively looking for your next opportunity, you may have sent hundreds of similar messages across...