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Open AI’s Astra model is on the way—and very good at breaking into computer systems

Open AI’s Astra model is on the way—and very good at breaking into computer systems

OpenAI previewed the precautions it is taking as it prepares to release Astra, its newest, cyber-critical LLM.…
On first listen, the Sonos Beam Ultra sounds great

On first listen, the Sonos Beam Ultra sounds great

Sonos unveiled a bunch of new stuff today at its open house event. There's the $699 Beam Ultra soundbar and the $449 Ace Ultra headphones, plus severa…
Introducing Ad Blocker for Firefox on iOS

Introducing Ad Blocker for Firefox on iOS

Article URL: https://blog.mozilla.org/en/firefox/ad-blocker-on-ios/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49521973 Points: 189 # Comments…
How AI plotted an interstellar journey to Alpha Centauri

How AI plotted an interstellar journey to Alpha Centauri

A nonprofit organization called the Fermi Explorer Mission announced today that it intends to launch a spacecraft to our nearest star system by the en…
Anthropic’s new Fable release is cheaper, less restrictive

Anthropic’s new Fable release is cheaper, less restrictive

Fable 5.1 includes changes meant to reduce token cost and false-positive restrictions from the model's safeguards.…
Tim Cook did alright by the environment — but AI could upend his climate legacy

Tim Cook did alright by the environment — but AI could upend his climate legacy

As he steps down from his post as Apple CEO today, Tim Cook leaves behind a mostly positive environmental record. As far as billionaire tech moguls an…
Best Amazon Labor Day Deals (2026): Sony, Shark, Anker

Best Amazon Labor Day Deals (2026): Sony, Shark, Anker

These are the 15 best Amazon Labor Day deals on WIRED-tested, WIRED-recommended products in 2026.…
The Diamond Moon and Other Astronomical Events To See in September 2026

The Diamond Moon and Other Astronomical Events To See in September 2026

September is full of opportunities to expand your knowledge of the night sky. Mark your calendars.…
OpenAI Is About to Release Its First AI Model With ‘Critical’ Cyber Abilities

OpenAI Is About to Release Its First AI Model With ‘Critical’ Cyber Abilities

The company will give select partners early access to its Astra AI model—so they have time to shore up their defenses.…
This is what a supercar was like a century ago

This is what a supercar was like a century ago

When the average car could only do 40 mph, this Bentley could break 100.…
FTC alleges Amazon illegally made $20 billion by rigging billions of ad auctions

FTC alleges Amazon illegally made $20 billion by rigging billions of ad auctions

FTC says firm replaces actual ad-auction results "with higher prices set by Amazon."…
New Android Drop adds remembered items in Find Hub, makes anti-nausea dots official

New Android Drop adds remembered items in Find Hub, makes anti-nausea dots official

New features are rolling out across the Android ecosystem starting today.…
CDC reported then deleted two measles deaths that were questioned by RFK Jr.

CDC reported then deleted two measles deaths that were questioned by RFK Jr.

Historically, state health departments determine cases and deaths, not the CDC.…
John Ternus sends first memo as Apple CEO teasing a ‘huge launch next week’

John Ternus sends first memo as Apple CEO teasing a ‘huge launch next week’

New Apple CEO John Ternus sent out his first staff memo, thanking his predecessor Tim Cook, and quickly turning to what the company will do next, repo…
Play Store blocks AuroraStore, hurting GrapheneOS users

Play Store blocks AuroraStore, hurting GrapheneOS users

Article URL: https://gitlab.com/AuroraOSS/AuroraStore/-/work_items/1566 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49523754 Points: 243 # Comm…
Google Find Hub will soon help you locate things without a tracker

Google Find Hub will soon help you locate things without a tracker

Google announced new features coming to Android devices as part of this month's feature drop update. Among the highlights are the introduction of Moti…
AIR raises $50M to help companies vet the skills and add-ons AI agents use

AIR raises $50M to help companies vet the skills and add-ons AI agents use

AIR's platform can discover agents running at a company, continuously vets any skills and add-ons they use, and blocks any unwanted behaviour.…
Amazon Alexa can now alert you when something new might tempt you to shop

Amazon Alexa can now alert you when something new might tempt you to shop

Amazon is adding a new Alexa-powered feature called “Update Me When” that can send personalized alerts about product launches, tours, books, shows, an…
Sony’s new party speakers have more bass, more LEDs, and more connectivity

Sony’s new party speakers have more bass, more LEDs, and more connectivity

Sony announced three new tower-style party speakers that will now be the largest options in its ULT Power Sound lineup. The new ULT Tower Max, ULT Tow…
Sonos Ace Ultra, Beam Ultra, Sonos Fabric, and a New App: Everything Sonos Just Announced

Sonos Ace Ultra, Beam Ultra, Sonos Fabric, and a New App: Everything Sonos Just Announced

Sonos is cramming AI into its software because it’s “very hot these days.” The new features, which include agentic automation, are opt-in.…
The Download: engineered microbes for crops, and OpenAI’s culture problem

The Download: engineered microbes for crops, and OpenAI’s culture problem

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. …
Poco’s F9 Ultra pairs an ultra-bright display with a glowing Bose subwoofer

Poco’s F9 Ultra pairs an ultra-bright display with a glowing Bose subwoofer

Xiaomi spinoff brand Poco has partnered with Bose for the second year in a row for its flagship F9 Pro and Ultra phones. The F9 phones double down on …
JBL takes on Sonos with new multi-room Cove speakers

JBL takes on Sonos with new multi-room Cove speakers

JBL is well known for its portable bluetooth and party speakers, but now it's also stepping into the world of connected whole-home audio. The JBL Cove…
A day-one briefing for Apple’s new CEO

A day-one briefing for Apple’s new CEO

Executive Summary, Day One 📁 Inbox 5:05AMTo: Ternus, John <[email protected]>Reply-to: [email protected] We…
Tim Cook’s Apple: his 10 biggest wins and misses

Tim Cook’s Apple: his 10 biggest wins and misses

Expectations for Tim Cook were almost impossibly high when he stepped in to replace Apple's visionary co-founder in 2011. He inherited a company on a …
TP-Link’s first Wi-Fi 8 router is almost here

TP-Link’s first Wi-Fi 8 router is almost here

The Wi-Fi 8 standard is far from finalized, but TP-Link is almost ready to release its first hardware targeting the next-gen spec. It unveiled the Arc…
GPU World

GPU World

Article URL: https://www.gpuworld.org/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49517584 Points: 226 # Comments: 110…
How engineered microbes could help feed the world’s crops

How engineered microbes could help feed the world’s crops

Fertilizer is crucial for the global food supply, but making it uses a lot of energy and produces a lot of emissions. Some companies hope microbes can…
Get in on the Ars community that doesn’t fit beneath an article

Get in on the Ars community that doesn’t fit beneath an article

You've read the stories. Now check out our forums.…
The Bentley Supersports: A stripped-out engineer's indulgence

The Bentley Supersports: A stripped-out engineer's indulgence

It's the lightest Bentley in 85 years.…