E Ink’s new Kaleido 4 could inch us closer to the perfect color e-reader
E Ink's new display tech offers improved color reproduction and refresh rates.
Riot will sunset League of Legends Classic in January 2027
The throwback League of Legends Classic mode may reappear as a limited-time event in the future.
Alexa Tablet 12 Pro review: Amazon’s premium tablet gets almost everything right
This tablet is a great value, even if Android apps still aren't great on a big screen.
AI fear is driving employees to slack off, show up late, and even steal coworker lunches
As more businesses adopt artificial intelligence, some employees, who are increasingly worried about losing their jobs, are starting to act out. That’s the finding of a new study from Washington State University (WSU) researchers, published in the journal Occupational...
Anthropic Update on Independent Evaluators
Article URL: https://www.anthropic.com/news/an-update-on-independent-evaluators Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50107114 Points: 9 # Comments: 1
C64 Hardware Simulator Isn’t (Just) For Playing Around
If you want to play old Commodore games, there are C-64 emulators available for just about any platform– but most of them are so high level, they’re really meant for just that: playing games. [antirez] has a different goal with his c64-hw-sim project— it’s a...
Last chance to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Founder Summit pass: Early booking ends Oct. 16
Savings of up to $200 end October 16 for TechCrunch Founder Summit end on October 16. These savings for Founder and Investor Passes vanish after Friday. Join 1,000 founders and investors on November 4 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. Bring your toughest questions and...
Last chance to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Founder Summit pass: Early booking ends October 16
Savings of up to $200 end October 16 for TechCrunch Founder Summit end on October 16. These savings for Founder and Investor Passes vanish after Friday. Join 1,000 founders and investors on November 4 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. Bring your toughest questions and...
Trump ballroom’s biggest donors were overwelmingly tech and telecom companies
Not that anyone's terribly surprised.
Muse Spark Open
https://dev.meta.ai/resources/blog/build-with-muse-spark-ope...https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/15/meta-launches-new-muse-spark-... Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50107379 Points: 16 # Comments: 9
Context Is King in the Fight Against Modern Cyberattacks
Contextual defense helps security teams connect the signals, anticipate what comes next, and stop threats before they escalate. The post Context Is King in the Fight Against Modern Cyberattacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Show HN: BlastLoop, a structure-first coding method for AI agents
Article URL: https://github.com/rlshaw-ml/BlastLoop Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50106062 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
More on Anthropic’s Scion ripping off Mononoke
Article URL: https://sunshowers.io/posts/anthropic-mononoke-2/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50106738 Points: 7 # Comments: 1
Nine out of 10 CEOs plan on hiring more despite AI boom
Despite widespread adoption of artificial intelligence, 89% of CEOs of major U.S. corporations expect to increase overall headcount over the next three years. This is according to a survey released today by accounting firm KPMG, which contacted the CEOs of 400 major...
Pixel Users Report Home Screen Animation Issue After Android 17 QPR1 Update
The problem occurs when returning home from apps opened through the app drawer.
Volvo makes a bigger bet on Nvidia
Volvo is leveling up its automated driving system through an expansion of its nearly decade-long partnership with Nvidia that will extend beyond its battery electric vehicles.
FTC Demands Answers From OpenAI and Anthropic About AI Safety
The FTC has subpoenaed OpenAI and Anthropic over potential consumer protection violations. An AI security expert explains the risks of enterprise AI agents. The post FTC Demands Answers From OpenAI and Anthropic About AI Safety appeared first on TechRepublic.
YouTuber built 30-frame-per-second grayscale Game Boy, then open sourced it for all e-paper displays
Sure, running emulated Game Boy games at 30 fps with four shades of gray on an E Ink screen is cool, but you know what's cooler? A custom open source E Ink driver that could theoretically let any display do the same thing. YouTuber Bo Made It published a video last...
Xbox’s Tiny ‘Nano Controller’ Cuts Weight By Two-Thirds
The Nano is a small, rechargeable controller suitable for travel, cloud gaming, or younger players.
Meta built a huge open-weight AI model for Macs, but you’ll need 1TB of RAM to run it
Muse Spark Open is "the most capable US open-weight model to date," the company says.
Southwest Airlines is introducing unlimited Companion Pass trips as part of a major loyalty overhaul
Your next Southwest ticket might come with an unexpected perk: a free ticket for a friend to join you. During a press event Thursday in Texas, the airline announced a revamp of its loyalty program, including a new Platinum loyalty tier that will give customers...
Florida can now enforce a ban on social media accounts for kids
The state of Florida won a key court decision Wednesday that allows it to enforce a ban on social media accounts for kids under 14 and other restrictions.The law was one of the most restrictive in the U.S. on social media use by children when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed...
YouTube Music Rolls Out Labels for AI-Generated Songs
YouTube Music is adding labels to AI-generated songs. Learn what the badges reveal, how disclosures work, and why unlabeled tracks offer no guarantee. The post YouTube Music Rolls Out Labels for AI-Generated Songs appeared first on TechRepublic.
Market selloff, rising rates test AI data centre deal boom
Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/market-selloff-rising-rates-test-ai-data-centre-deal-boom-2026-10-15/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50105900 Points: 11 # Comments: 5
Show HN: Sygal – Convert PDFs, scans and web pages to Markdown, locally
Article URL: https://sygal.app Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50106054 Points: 5 # Comments: 0
Why does the internet hate Jessica Tarlov so much?
Jessica Tarlov is a Democratic political strategist and cohost of The Five on Fox News. As the show’s lone liberal voice in a four-to-one political dynamic, she uses the platform to represent Americans dissatisfied with the direction of U.S. politics and the Trump...
Get a Refurbished M2 MacBook Air for $650 During Deal Days
This Grade B MacBook Air has an M2 chip, a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display and up to 15 hours of web use. The post Get a Refurbished M2 MacBook Air for $650 During Deal Days appeared first on TechRepublic.
WhatsApp Now Lets You Join Calls Without an Account. Here’s How
whatsapp, meta, video calling, voice calls, messaging apps, workplace collaboration, whatsapp business, communication tools The post WhatsApp Now Lets You Join Calls Without an Account. Here’s How appeared first on TechRepublic.
Watch Now: Zero Trust Strategies Summit – All Sessions Available on Demand
This summit is laser-focused on the next generation of Zero Trust and Identity security, moving beyond theory to deliver actionable strategies. The post Watch Now: Zero Trust Strategies Summit – All Sessions Available on Demand appeared first on SecurityWeek.
SK Hynix bargains for chip equipment exports to its China facility in return for building a factory in US
SK Hynix’s Solidigm is reportedly seeking US approval to send more chipmaking equipment to China as it weighs building a new NAND chip factory in America.