NVIDIA is buying Hugging Face for $12.93 billion
NVIDIA has confirmed it is buying AI software repository Hugging Face.
HiddenLayer Raises $100 Million for AI Runtime Security
The Austin-based company will invest in agentic runtime security capabilities to secure AI coding agents. The post HiddenLayer Raises $100 Million for AI Runtime Security appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Amazon’s Zoox expands its robotaxi service to Las Vegas airport
Zoox is expanding to this critical ride-hailing destination a few weeks after it started charging for robotaxi rides.
A dark horse enters China’s AI race: StartLux
Article URL: https://chinaonchina.com/article/chen-dawei-returns-enters-the-large-model-sector Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49548530 Points: 9 # Comments: 1
Audacity 4.0
Article URL: https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-4.0.0 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49548395 Points: 9 # Comments: 1
‘Uber rapture’ leaves passengers and drivers behind in Nigeria and Uganda
In what some are dubbing the "Uber rapture," the ride-hailing pioneer has abruptly quit Nigeria and Uganda. Far from drivers and their cars ascending to some surge-priced afterlife, users reported the service shutting down while rides were still underway. "A friend of...
AI Agent Firewall Startup AIR Security Emerges From Stealth With $50 Million
The startup’s firewall evaluates AI skills, plugins and MCP servers for malicious instructions, excessive permissions and software supply chain risks. The post AI Agent Firewall Startup AIR Security Emerges From Stealth With $50 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Roborock shows off a series of new vacuums at IFA 2026
Roborock showed off several new robovacs, a robomower and a pool cleaner at IFA 2026.
Gloria Steinem, groundbreaking feminist campaigner, dies aged 92
Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/sep/03/gloria-steinem-groundbreaking-feminist-campaigner-dies-aged-92 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49548256 Points: 9 # Comments: 2
How much energy does agentic AI actually use? One scientist tracked every prompt he sent
As a climate scientist, Zeke Hausfather uses artificial intelligence every day for research and data analysis. But he kept wondering how much energy all that AI use was consuming. So over eight weeks this summer, he tracked the 1,138 prompts he typed into Claude Code...
Google Launches Pics, a Canva-Style AI Editor Built Into Docs and Slides
Drive integration to come in a few weeks.
Attackers Turn Trusted Node.js Runtime Into Malware Delivery Tool in Targeted Attacks
Threat actors are leveraging the trusted Node.js JavaScript runtime in multiple cyber attacks as a way to deploy malicious payloads. According to a new report published by the Symantec Threat Hunter Team today, the attack method has been put to use in attacks...
Shai-Hulud’s Reach Just Grew to 469 Credential Locations. Here’s What That Means
In early August, GitGuardian researchers found that a recent Shai-Hulud infostealer worm variant had evolved to scan for credentials across 469 locations across developer environments, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tooling, cloud configurations,...
WASM_OS, an operating-system experiment that runs inside a browser tab
Article URL: https://wasmos-production.up.railway.app Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49548285 Points: 8 # Comments: 1
DJI’s Osmo 360 II adds a replaceable lens and improved low-light capability
It didn't take DJI long to introduce a new version of its panoramic action cam that offers small but meaningful improvements at a slightly higher price.
Windows 11 update sends some desktops into an unwanted goth phase
Microsoft's August update preview has painted some Windows 11 desktops black – and affected users can't simply restore their preferred backgrounds. Microsoft has confirmed reports that the update can prevent personalization settings from loading on Windows 11 24H2 and...
Rescuing a Rescue Device With a DIY Battery Pack
If you find yourself lost in the woods or adrift in the ocean, a GPS-enabled Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is certainly a handy thing to have as it will pinpoint your location for rescuers. The one [Steve Jernigan] has is relatively affordable considering it might...
153 Million Driver License Images Offered on Dark Web
Cybercriminals are offering digital scans of US and Canadian driver’s licenses, likely stolen from IDScan.net. The post 153 Million Driver License Images Offered on Dark Web appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Meta Launches Muse Voice Transcribe for Real-Time Multilingual Speech
Meta’s Muse Voice Transcribe delivers real-time multilingual speech recognition, speaker labeling and adaptive latency for developers and Mac users. The post Meta Launches Muse Voice Transcribe for Real-Time Multilingual Speech appeared first on TechRepublic.
South Korea Proposes $1.9B for Chips in Record 2027 Budget
South Korea proposes $1.9 billion for semiconductors in its record 2027 budget, alongside major spending on power, water and logistics infrastructure. The post South Korea Proposes $1.9B for Chips in Record 2027 Budget appeared first on TechRepublic.
Mozilla Finally Brings Built-in Ad Blocking to Firefox on iPhone
Firefox for iPhone now includes a built-in ad blocker using EasyList, though first-party ads, search promotions and sponsored Firefox content can remain. The post Mozilla Finally Brings Built-in Ad Blocking to Firefox on iPhone appeared first on TechRepublic.
Garmin Fenix 9 vs Fenix 9 Pro: Is the $100 Upgrade Worth It?
The $100 jump to Garmin’s fēnix 9 Pro buys a titanium case and access to solar and inReach configurations, not a completely different watch platform. The post Garmin Fenix 9 vs Fenix 9 Pro: Is the $100 Upgrade Worth It? appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Backs California Bill Requiring Age Checks and Safety Audits for Teen AI
OpenAI is backing California SB 1119, which would require age checks, safety protections, and audits for AI companion chatbots used by minors. The post OpenAI Backs California Bill Requiring Age Checks and Safety Audits for Teen AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Pics Rolls Out to Workspace With Default-On AI Image Tools
Google Pics is rolling out to eligible Workspace customers with AI image generation, editing tools, and admin controls enabled by default. The post Google Pics Rolls Out to Workspace With Default-On AI Image Tools appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google TV Streamer Jumps to $150 as Component Costs Rise
Google raises the TV Streamer price to $149.99 as component costs rise, changing how it compares with Roku, Amazon and Walmart streaming alternatives. The post Google TV Streamer Jumps to $150 as Component Costs Rise appeared first on TechRepublic.
Dyson Put a Camera in a $499 Toothbrush: Here’s What It Does
Dyson’s CameraJet toothbrush uses a built-in camera and machine learning to detect gaps between teeth and automatically target them during cleaning. The post Dyson Put a Camera in a $499 Toothbrush: Here’s What It Does appeared first on TechRepublic.
Xbox Series X25 vs Xbox Series X: Is the $100 Premium Worth It?
Xbox Series X25 costs $100 more than the standard Series X without adding performance. Here’s what the anniversary premium actually buys. The post Xbox Series X25 vs Xbox Series X: Is the $100 Premium Worth It? appeared first on TechRepublic.
ChatGPT for Healthcare Adds Epic Integration for Patient Records
OpenAI is connecting ChatGPT for Healthcare to supported Epic EHR systems, giving clinicians read-only access to patient records and medical data. The post ChatGPT for Healthcare Adds Epic Integration for Patient Records appeared first on TechRepublic.
Five Singapore Firms Account for 98% of Southeast Asia Data Center Funding as Build-Out Spreads
Five Singapore firms account for 98% of Southeast Asia’s data-center equity funding as new cloud and AI capacity spreads across the region. The post Five Singapore Firms Account for 98% of Southeast Asia Data Center Funding as Build-Out Spreads appeared first on...
Brazil Tried to Regulate AI in Elections. A Bolsonaro Avatar Is Testing the Rules
Brazil’s election court faces a new AI test after a synthetic Jair Bolsonaro appeared in campaign content, exposing gaps between regulation and technology. The post Brazil Tried to Regulate AI in Elections. A Bolsonaro Avatar Is Testing the Rules appeared first on...