CVE-2026-56155: The Actively Exploited AD FS Flaw That Hands Over Your Identity Keys
On July 28, 2026, the federal deadline passed to remediate CVE-2026-56155 — an actively exploited vulnerability in Microsoft’s Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) that CISA added to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on July 14. The flaw is not...
This blazing-fast, super-private browser delivers a brand new beta – try it for free
The zero-telemetry Orion browser finally makes its way to Linux as a beta release. It's also available for MacOS, iOS, and iPadOS, with a Windows version coming soon.
Meet SecurityMetrics: HackerNoon Company of the Week
We are back with another Company of the Week feature! Every week, we share an awesome tech brand from our tech company database, making their evergreen mark on the internet. This unique HackerNoon database ranks S&P 500 companies and top startups of the year...
Mars Bar from 1991 found – and it’s 20g bigger than today’s
Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1j1kjy7gewo Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49245023 Points: 5 # Comments: 0
Convince an AI it’s not alive in psychological horror game Prove You’re Human
Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/aug/10/ai-psychological-horror-game-prove-youre-human-sunset-visitor-studio Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49245019 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
OpenAI’s New Device Will Be Hockey Puck-Sized and Cost over $300
Article URL: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-06/what-is-openai-s-device-a-doughnut-shaped-speaker-that-costs-over-300 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49245062 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
Functional Jumping Pokéball from an Ancient Pokémon World
When playing a game about Pocket Monsters, there’s one thing you can’t avoid using no matter what you do, and that’s a pokeball. Whether it’s a new or old game, you can’t avoid it. Many from different generations or spin-off games have their own fun spin, and that’s...
Here’s how to pair your Roku remote
If you've reset your Roku remote or got a new one and need to manually pair it, these are the steps to take.
Sila lands $1.4B Pentagon loan as militaries demand more batteries
Battery materials startup Sila will use a $1.4 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Defense to scale production at its factory in Washington State.
77 Counterfeit Open VSX Extensions Collected Developer and CI/CD Data
Security researchers found 150 lookalike Open VSX extensions published under trusted names, highlighting how extension marketplaces can expose developer credentials, source code, and CI/CD systems to supply-chain risk. The post 77 Counterfeit Open VSX Extensions...
Fake The Odyssey Downloads Are Hiding Password-Stealing Malware
Fake downloads of The Odyssey are spreading Lumma Stealer malware capable of stealing passwords, cookies, payment data, and cryptocurrency information. The post Fake The Odyssey Downloads Are Hiding Password-Stealing Malware appeared first on TechRepublic.
Archer buys former rival Wisk Aero
The two companies were once embroiled in a trade secret theft lawsuit. Now, Wisk is being absorbed into Archer.
OpenAI’s letter to Governor Abbott on responsible AI infrastructure in Texas
Article URL: https://openai.com/index/responsible-ai-infrastructure-texas/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49244308 Points: 8 # Comments: 1
Data of European Steam hardware customers ‘likely compromised’, Valve says
According to Valve, European Steam hardware customers likely had some of their data compromised.
Moe’s Southwest Grill is closing more locations: See a list of doomed restaurants after franchise bankruptcy
A large franchisee for the fast-casual dining chain Moe’s Southwest Grill has filed for Chapter 11, becoming the latest chain restaurant operator to seek bankruptcy protection this year. The franchisee, Quality Fresca of Palm Beach, Florida, is seeking to end its...
Mark Zuckerberg attacks ‘closed’ AI rivals as Meta returns to open models
Article URL: https://www.ft.com/content/4e3957f8-ea7c-4c46-a3de-cdce8e526878 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49243880 Points: 3 # Comments: 1
The revolt against FIFA chief Infantino continues with an open letter from soccer’s regional governing bodies
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a “fundamental breach of trust” with the institutions world soccer’s governing body serves.In an “open letter to the football family”...
Kimsuky Builds Offline AI Stack to Boost Phishing and Automate Malware Development
North Korea's state hackers are no longer content to type prompts into public chatbots. One of the country's main espionage groups has begun running artificial intelligence (AI) offline on its own servers, connecting document-search tools to files in its possession,...
OpenAI’s Upcoming Astra Model Raises Autonomous Cyberattack Concerns
The current GPT-5.6-Sol has been assigned a ‘high’ cybersecurity threshold, but Astra could reach the maximum ‘critical’ threshold. The post OpenAI’s Upcoming Astra Model Raises Autonomous Cyberattack Concerns appeared first on SecurityWeek.
What are the differences between Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 2.4G wireless devices?
Wireless connectivity comes in many different flavors, here's how they differ.
I tried a solar-powered AirTag alternative that lasts 2 years – and looks like my Apple Watch
This finder tag has excellent range, and it's built for the outdoors.
This Mac dock gives me lag-free dual displays with no sketchy drivers – for $150
I finally get full support for two displays - without paying Thunderbolt prices. But there is a catch.
A data breach at shipping giant Ceva Logistics is rippling across banks, retailers, Steam gamers, and beyond
Companies that rely on Ceva Logistics for shipping their physical goods to customers say their personal data was taken during a recent cyberattack.
Stealthium Targets Security Blind Spots in AI Accelerators and Neo-Clouds
The startup analyzes subtle telemetry signals to detect attacks that traditional security tools cannot see inside accelerator-powered AI infrastructure. The post Stealthium Targets Security Blind Spots in AI Accelerators and Neo-Clouds appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Why 7UP gave itself a lime-lemon makeover
7UP has reformulated its recipe, cranking up the lime flavoring so much it’s actually changing what it calls itself. The lemon-lime soda is now going by lime-lemon. 7UP’s U.S. owner, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), which sells beverages like Dr Pepper, A&W Root Beer, and...
‘Spider-Man,’ ‘The Odyssey,’ and the summer of movie screen maximalism
Could Spider-Man and Odysseus singlehandedly save the theatrical box office? Maybe not completely. But with the release of Sony’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, they make a strong case for it. When the latest Spider-Man installment...
Signed up for Klaviyo? Dozens of advertisers may have seen your password
A bug in the tech giant's website mistakenly shared users' sign-up information, including personal data and their password, to third-party companies.
Cisco Warns of High-Severity ClamAV Vulnerabilities With Public PoC
Remote, unauthenticated attackers could exploit the bugs to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. The post Cisco Warns of High-Severity ClamAV Vulnerabilities With Public PoC appeared first on SecurityWeek.
How waterproof are AirTags? Here’s what to know
AirTags end up attached to all kinds of important items, and sometimes those items get wet. Let's talk through what to expect.
The Physics of Keeping Thermal Power Stations Cool
Recently thermal power stations have been in the news quite a bit, mostly in the context of them being throttled back or shut down due to the river water used to cool them either getting too warm or said river having dropped to a level where it can no longer provide...