Apple Must Change Data Consent Pop-Ups After Being Caught Favoring Its Own Apps
The changes are expected to apply in almost all EU countries.
Fortinet’s Virtue AI acquisition rebalances the agentic AI security equation
Fortinet Inc. announced its intent to acquire Virtue AI Inc. Monday, and though the financial aspects are interesting, what’s more significant is how this will help businesses with their next big security challenge: How do you secure agentic artificial intelligence?...
Data centers raise nearby temperatures by up to 4 degrees in Phoenix
Article URL: https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/sustainablebuildings/article/7/2/024501/1233035/Data-Center-Waste-Heat-as-an-Emerging-Urban Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49349147 Points: 22 # Comments: 3
Claude Code weekly limits reduce by a third tomorrow
Article URL: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/15910845-claude-code-may-august-2026-weekly-limits-promotion Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49348751 Points: 44 # Comments: 15
Why good design fails inside most companies
Most companies believe they understand their customers. They run research, track behavior, and gather feedback at scale. Yet products still reach the market feeling disconnected from the way people actually live. The original insight was there. It just became a little...
Here’s why you should think twice before storing your electronics in the garage
Moisture and extreme temperatures are the last thing electronics in storage need.
OpenAI institutes new safeguards after Hugging Face breach
The new safeguards include more detailed monitoring of models during the development process, as well as greater emphasis on alignment and security during the post-training process.
Whoop’s Advanced Labs health screenings will no longer require a subscription
Whoop's Advanced Labs health screenings will no longer require a subscription.
Why your Amazon order confirmation emails have become so unhelpful
Article URL: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/977733/amazon-order-emails-google-gmail-ai-agents-data Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49348627 Points: 10 # Comments: 3
Diesel Margins Top $100 a Barrel to Reach Record High as Supply Crunch Grows
Article URL: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-18/diesel-margins-top-100-a-barrel-to-reach-record-high-as-supply-crunch-grows Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49348356 Points: 11 # Comments: 1
PlayStation’s $220 Pulse Elevate wireless speakers arrive November 12
PlayStation's $220 Pulse Elevate wireless speakers arrive November 12.
Etched’s valuation doubles to $21B in a month
Jane Street has installed Etched's first shipped AI cluster system, and was so impressed, it led another massive round, the startup says.
Samsung Is Reportedly Planning 5 Foldables for 2027, Including an Extra-Wide Unit
This year's book-style Galaxy Z Fold 8 has been a huge success.
Apple overhauls its EU App Store fees, loosens rules for alternative app stores
Apple is simplifying its EU App Store fees, replacing its per-install fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store and making it easier for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces.
Announcing the 2026 Hackaday Retrocomputing Challenge
What is it about retrocomputing? For some people, it’s nostalgia. For others, it’s the appeal of simplicity. For still others, it’s the chance to save old machines from the graveyard. Whatever your motivation, there’s no denying that we’ve seen a metric ton of...
Claude: Degraded Performance for Multiple Models
Article URL: https://status.claude.com/incidents/q7txxvbsftgq Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49348163 Points: 12 # Comments: 2
Launch HN: machine0 (YC S26) – Persistent CPU and GPU VMs from the CLI
Hi HN! I’m Barnaby, founder of machine0 (https://machine0.io). I’m building a CLI for long horizon agent compute: `machine0 new mybox` gives your agent a persistent cloud VM, billed by the minute, from $0.013/hr up to 60 vCPU / 240 GB RAM and GPUs (H100s, H200s etc),...
Apple announces changes for apps in the European Union
Article URL: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-announces-changes-for-apps-in-the-european-union/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49348055 Points: 16 # Comments: 8
Show HN: Openleetcode – local LeetCode runner where tests live in the repo
You write a standard solution, just like on LeetCode, and run it through the CLI. It identifies the problem by ID or title, executes your code against local test cases, and shows the result.It currently supports around 1.4k problems and multiple languages, including...
Comcast adds motion sensing to millions of its newer routers, with a privacy catch
A new feature added to Comcast's newest routers can detect if there is motion is inside your home without needing traditional motion sensors.
Add photos to your iMessages with one tap – how to skip that annoying iOS menu
The latest iOS updates have added a ton of unnecessary taps to do simple things like add a photo to a text. But there's an easy trick to get around it.
Passkey vs. password: What’s the difference and which is better?
Passwords are less secure than passkeys, even if you use a password manager. Here's why and how to get started with passkeys.
Peacock is raising subscription prices for the fourth time in as many years
Peacock is raising subscription prices for the fourth time in as many years.
One of our favorite Bluetooth tracker cards is under $35 with this exclusive deal
KeySmart's SmartCard (Gen 3) is perfect for Android and Apple users, and it's an extra 20% off with a ZDNET-exclusive code right now.
If you’re a retiree, here’s how to assess your portfolio’s inflation risk
Inflation can be scary for retirees. True, Social Security provides inflation increases in line with the consumer price index, or CPI. But any portfolio income, save allocations to inflation-protected bonds, isn’t inherently inflation-protected. And if inflation...
The White House wants private companies to hack cybercriminals. What could go wrong?
The White House last week made some drastic changes to federal hacking policy, issuing a presidential memorandum that allows vetted private companies to initiate cyberattacks against hacker groups. The announcement reversed previous government policy, which prohibited...
State Farm is sending customers a share of $5 billion. Are you getting a check?
When you hear a company is paying dividends, it usually refers to a publicly traded firm, like Apple or Nvidia, issuing quarterly payments to its shareholders. But the latest dividend making the news is different: the insurance giant State Farm Mutual, a private...
Why Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods may not be the ‘pervert pods’ consumers fear
Apple’s leaked camera-equipped AirPods might avoid the privacy pitfalls of other AI wearables by preventing users from recording photos and videos.
Update Your Mac ASAP to Avoid This Screen Sharing Bug
Tens of thousands of Macs are vulnerable to an exploit in which an attacker can use Screen Sharing to take full control of a machine.
The TechBeat: AI Coding Tip 030 – Turn Repeatable Skill Steps Into Tested Scripts Instead of Prompts (8/18/2026)
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