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Asha Sharma. | Image: The Verge, Microsoft Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has denied reports that Microsoft is considering selling off its Xbox business. The Information reported in June that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood had been considering spinning out

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Moist-Electric Wallpaper for Indoor Energy Harvesting and Humidity Management
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Moist-Electric Wallpaper for Indoor Energy Harvesting and Humidity Management

Article URL: https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aenm.71603 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49910613 Points: 14 # Comments: 3

Hacker News · Sep 30, 11:54 AM
The AI Race Just Got Awkward
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The AI Race Just Got Awkward

Article URL: https://insufferable.dev/posts/the-ai-race-just-got-awkward/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49910553 Points: 252 # Comments: 215

Hacker News · Sep 30, 11:50 AM
Affordable alternatives to DJI's Osmo Pocket 4
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Affordable alternatives to DJI's Osmo Pocket 4

The best options when DJI's gimbal camera is too expensive or unavailable.

Engadget · Sep 30, 11:30 AM
FedEx orders 2,000 electric trucks from Harbinger in $300M deal
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FedEx orders 2,000 electric trucks from Harbinger in $300M deal

The order -- Harbinger's biggest ever -- comes as the startup is reportedly considering an IPO.

TechCrunch · Sep 30, 11:26 AM
Nintendo's Mario Kart Tour mobile game is officially dead
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Nintendo's Mario Kart Tour mobile game is officially dead

It joins other smartphone titles in the graveyard, like Miitomo, Dr. Mario World and Dragalia Lost.

Engadget · Sep 30, 11:23 AM
All the latest news on Meta’s cute, creepy Muse AI agent
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All the latest news on Meta’s cute, creepy Muse AI agent

Meta launched a new Muse AI agent it claims can help you with everything from firing off emails to buying stuff online. Muse can be surprisingly effective at delivering on those promises — if you’re willing to trust Meta with your data and hand Muse your credi

The Verge · Sep 30, 11:18 AM
DoorDash drone deliveries are first coming to northern California with Chipotle and Popeyes on board
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DoorDash drone deliveries are first coming to northern California with Chipotle and Popeyes on board

You can now text your DoorDash orders instead of using the app or website.

Engadget · Sep 30, 10:59 AM
Google reportedly tests paying publishers for AI search results
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Google reportedly tests paying publishers for AI search results

Google has launched a pilot program that pays publishers for their contributions to its AI-powered search features, according to a report from The Information. The pilot program reportedly includes around 100 publishers and comes as Google faces scrutiny over

The Verge · Sep 30, 10:55 AM
Pledge signed by President Trump and top AI leaders misspells the United States
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Pledge signed by President Trump and top AI leaders misspells the United States

Pledge signed by President Trump and top AI leaders misspells the United States.

TechCrunch · Sep 30, 10:50 AM
The Halide camera app now offers full control of the iPhone 18 Pro’s aperture
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The Halide camera app now offers full control of the iPhone 18 Pro’s aperture

A new update to Lux Optics' anti-algorithm Halide camera app for the iPhone and iPad adds two new photography looks and support for the variable aperture on the new iPhone 18 Pro's main camera. Halide isn't the first alternative to the native iOS camera app to

The Verge · Sep 30, 10:43 AM
SDF Public Access Unix System ... est. 1987
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SDF Public Access Unix System ... est. 1987

Article URL: https://sdf.org/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49909610 Points: 9 # Comments: 1

Hacker News · Sep 30, 10:36 AM
A Brief History of the Bloomberg Terminal
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A Brief History of the Bloomberg Terminal

Article URL: https://spectrum.ieee.org/bloomberg-terminal Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49909583 Points: 46 # Comments: 11

Hacker News · Sep 30, 10:34 AM
Google launches Fitbit Air in India, though its high price might deter the masses
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Google launches Fitbit Air in India, though its high price might deter the masses

Fitbit Air costs around $146 in India, roughly $47 more than its U.S. pricing.

TechCrunch · Sep 30, 10:32 AM
Instagram rolls out an AI video assistant for creators
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Instagram rolls out an AI video assistant for creators

This conversational AI assistant is intended to provide personalized feedback to creators, rather than generic advice.

TechCrunch · Sep 30, 10:30 AM
Instagram rolls out an AI video editor for creators
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Instagram rolls out an AI video editor for creators

This conversational AI assistant is intended to provide personalized feedback to creators, rather than generic advice.

TechCrunch · Sep 30, 10:30 AM
Cerebras Systems’ Andrew Feldman on whether AI can keep scaling at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
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Cerebras Systems’ Andrew Feldman on whether AI can keep scaling at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Cerebras Systems CEO and co-founder Andrew Feldman will explore the growing demand for compute, energy, and infrastructure, how Cerebras is approaching those constraints differently, and what comes next if today’s AI hardware reache

TechCrunch · Sep 30, 10:30 AM
A Biotech Founder Makes the Moral Case for Gene-Editing Human Embryos
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A Biotech Founder Makes the Moral Case for Gene-Editing Human Embryos

The practice of editing the genes of embryos remains highly controversial and risky, but Origin Genomics founder Cathy Tie argues its a “moral imperative” to address hereditary diseases.

Wired · Sep 30, 10:30 AM
Meta introduces a new AI assistant for its Instagram creators
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Meta introduces a new AI assistant for its Instagram creators

The Edits assistant offers personalized guidance based on your audience and best-performing content.

Engadget · Sep 30, 10:30 AM
Restate lands $20M as the need for durable infrastructure increases with AI agents
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Restate lands $20M as the need for durable infrastructure increases with AI agents

Instead of building its durable execution engine on top of an external database, the company developed its own storage, replication, and redundancy layers. This architecture allows Restate to be exceptionally fast and lightweight.

TechCrunch · Sep 30, 10:27 AM
3 days left to exhibit: Turn visibility into your next opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
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3 days left to exhibit: Turn visibility into your next opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Three days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Book by October 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT to showcase your startup to 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders.

TechCrunch · Sep 30, 10:15 AM
If only all games had Control Resonant's Assist Mode
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If only all games had Control Resonant's Assist Mode

Sometimes you don't want a casual mode, but you also want a challenging game to cut you some slack. Control Resonant does that.

Engadget · Sep 30, 10:00 AM
What TLA+ can and can't check
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What TLA+ can and can't check

Article URL: https://buttondown.com/hillelwayne/archive/what-tla-can-and-cant-check/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49909056 Points: 9 # Comments: 1

Hacker News · Sep 30, 9:57 AM
SDF vs. MSDF vs. Slug: GPU Text Rendering
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SDF vs. MSDF vs. Slug: GPU Text Rendering

Article URL: https://alphapixeldev.com/sdf-vs-msdf-vs-slug-vs-rive-gpu-text-rendering/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49908962 Points: 64 # Comments: 31

Hacker News · Sep 30, 9:50 AM
Here’s how tech leaders will self-police AI safety under Trump’s deal
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Here’s how tech leaders will self-police AI safety under Trump’s deal

Anyone else getting “The Last Supper” vibes from this photo taken at the White House tech gathering? | Photographer: Tierney L. Cross/The Washington Post/Bloomberg via Getty Images We now have the full details of the "morally binding" AI safety deal announced

The Verge · Sep 30, 9:35 AM
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K can pull power directly from your TV
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Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K can pull power directly from your TV

The new Fire TV Stick 4K will be a little easier to set up than Amazon's previous 4K streaming sticks since it no longer requires a power adapter. You can power the device directly from your TV's USB port, like the updated entry-level Fire TV Stick Amazon laun

The Verge · Sep 30, 9:29 AM
The last time my family was replaced by technology
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The last time my family was replaced by technology

Article URL: https://manuel.darcemont.fr/posts/the-last-time-my-family-was-replaced-by-technology/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49908394 Points: 9 # Comments: 2

Hacker News · Sep 30, 9:06 AM
Charter Space raises $5M to bring insurance to the stars
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Charter Space raises $5M to bring insurance to the stars

As Charter explains on its website, a common experience for space companies is that regular insurers "heard a bunch of scary science words and freaked out."

TechCrunch · Sep 30, 9:00 AM
Tinder adapts to a social, IRL dating future with ‘Group Hangouts’ feature
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Tinder adapts to a social, IRL dating future with ‘Group Hangouts’ feature

As younger users grow increasingly tired of the endless scroll, dating apps are scrambling to adapt to a generation that increasingly wants dating to feel more social and rooted in real-world experiences. The latest example comes from Tinder, which on Wednesda

TechCrunch · Sep 30, 9:00 AM
Amazon's new Fire TV interface and mobile app will come with Alexa+ upgrades
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Amazon's new Fire TV interface and mobile app will come with Alexa+ upgrades

The Amazon Fire TV interface and mobile app will get a dedicated hub for a more powerful Alexa+ this November.

Engadget · Sep 30, 9:00 AM
Shure's MV6 Gen 2 microphone gives creators more control over their audio
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Shure's MV6 Gen 2 microphone gives creators more control over their audio

The USB microphone comes in a new color, has updated audio controls and can even work with an iPhone or iPad.

Engadget · Sep 30, 9:00 AM
Amazon simplifies its Fire TV streaming device lineup
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Amazon simplifies its Fire TV streaming device lineup

The days of picking between Select, Plus and Max are over.

Engadget · Sep 30, 9:00 AM