USB-A vs. USB-C: What’s the difference between them?
USB-C did away with the annoying requirement to plug in a cable right side up, but USB-A and USB-C have other major differences.
Amazon shows Meta’s Muse AI shopping agent the door
Amazon has blocked Meta's new Muse AI agent from shopping on its website, apparently deciding that having someone else's bot wandering through customer accounts and placing orders is a step too far. The ecommerce giant cut off Muse after unsuccessfully asking Meta to...
Show HN: Lossless-memory – a personal AI memory that never summarizes
Article URL: https://github.com/aru-labs/lossless-memory Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49786419 Points: 8 # Comments: 0
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are suing the Trump administration over White House access
CNN, MS NOW and Politico said Monday they’ve notified President Donald Trump’s administration that they’re filing a lawsuit over being denied White House access.The three outlets made the announcement in a joint statement posted on X, two days after their reporters...
Clop gets a taste of its own medicine after ShinyHunters hijack leak site
Clop has discovered what life is like on the receiving end of an extortion demand after rival crew ShinyHunters hijacked its leak site and demanded an eight-figure payout. The takeover surfaced over the weekend, when Clop's dark web leak site displayed a large "DOMAIN...
NASA gives SpaceX a billion reasons to keep flying Crew Dragon
NASA has added almost $1 billion to SpaceX's commercial crew contract for three more Crew Dragon missions to the International Space Station (ISS). The $946 million contract modification covers Crew-15, Crew-16, and Crew-17, along with ground operations, launch,...
Corridor raises $25M seed to build a health benefits brokerage for SMBs
Corridor focuses on SMBs, which it says traditional brokerages often overlook because small accounts generate lower commissions than larger accounts.
Sumo Logic expands Data Pipelines to cut observability and security data costs
Data analytics software firm Sumo Logic Inc. today unveiled an expanded Data Pipelines service that lets customers cut and reroute telemetry before any of it is ingested and stored. The controls sit inside the company’s own platform rather than in a separate...
Google’s pitch for Googlebooks: A laptop that works better with your Android phone
The first Googlebooks are up for pre-order today and they arrive on October 4.
Trade-in vs selling: Which is the better option for your old phone?
One may get you more value for the phone.
Apple Mac mini (M6) review: The best compact desktop is no longer a great deal
At $899, the new Mac mini loses the fun factor of the previous models.
I tried every new Googlebook announced today
The new Googlebooks from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo cover a variety of sizes and form factors.
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) review: Huge AI and graphics power at a huge premium
At $11,299, the M5 Ultra's extra performance over the M5 Max model is only worth it for select buyers.
Raspberry Pi blocks changing RAM chips
Article URL: https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?p=2380887#p2380888 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49786689 Points: 6 # Comments: 1
RatHat Android Trojan Uses AI for Automation
The malware relies on AI for real-time device navigation and control, increasing adaptability and evasion. The post RatHat Android Trojan Uses AI for Automation appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Did you buy an iPhone recently? Apple might owe you up to $95, but you have to act fast to claim it
The prices of the latest iPhones are higher than ever, but there’s some good news for people who bought some models that are a few years older: Apple may owe you up to $95. That’s because in May, the company agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging it misled customers...
iPhone 18 Pro Max Can Charge 100% in 55 Minutes, Test Shows
The phone reached a peak charging input of about 52W during the first 12 minutes.
How to use an iPad as a second screen for your Mac or Windows PC
Your iPad can give your Mac or PC some much-needed extra screen space.
What to consider when buying an Ethernet switch for your home network
Network switches are an easy way to add more Ethernet ports to your home network, but you'll need to pick from the many varieties available.
Why Alan Cumming and Campari want you to ‘stay bitter’ for Negroni Week
The Negroni and The Traitors share delicious bitterness. For the classic cocktail, that bite comes from the Italian liqueur Campari, while on the hit reality competition show, the sting comes from contestants who are banished from a Scottish castle and eliminated from...
Apple home hub device built around Siri AI may be almost ready
A smart display from Apple that would compete with Amazon's Echo Show may finally launch soon.
AI Safety’s False Choice: Wait for Harm or Hit Pause
Waiting for AI harm may be too late, but a global pause could be impossible to enforce. Rob Enderle argues for hardware safeguards, AI monitoring, and international oversight. The post AI Safety's False Choice: Wait for Harm or Hit Pause appeared first on TechNewsWorld.
Don’t throw away your old Android tablet — do this instead
Android Auto will run right on your tablet's screen with the Open Headunit app.
Rust Team Members and Popular Crate Owners Targeted via Video Calls
It’s unclear if the attacks are part of previous campaigns against Rust, but the techniques used by the attackers match those used by North Korea. The post Rust Team Members and Popular Crate Owners Targeted via Video Calls appeared first on SecurityWeek.
The AI models that cheat the most, according to new CAIS benchmark
We know models cheat. A new benchmark measures how much, and on what tasks.
Toys ‘R’ Us expands again with new store openings: List of standalone locations to grow in 2026
Toys “R” Us has announced plans to expand its retail footprint nationwide. In partnership with Go! Retail Group, the toy retailer has plans to open 120 standalone U.S. stores just in time for the holiday season. The new stores will feature toys and collectibles from...
Amazon bars Meta’s Muse AI from shopping on its site
Amazon claims Meta's Muse is a safety risk and bars the AI agent from shopping on its website.
Anthropic Merges Claude Chat and Cowork Into a Single Interface
New Docs and Slides tools are also in beta.
The iPhone 18 Pro’s fancy variable aperture camera is incredibly hard to repair
Apple's variable aperture might capture better photos, but is near impossible to fix if it breaks.
NEC V20 CPU: A bit of pep for an XT
Article URL: https://dfarq.homeip.net/nec-v20-cpu-a-bit-of-pep-for-an-xt/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49785783 Points: 5 # Comments: 1