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gadgetsHow to improve the audio quality on your iPhone
You can improve your iPhone's audio quality whether you're using the built-in speakers, headphones, or a speaker.
How much oil-market buffer is left?
3 points · 2 comments on Hacker News.
WangNet – 1.8 MB, zero-dependency Numberwang adjudication in 11 languages
6 points · 1 comments on Hacker News.
Jev: New frontier model 40-400x cheaper and 20-200x faster
94 points · 17 comments on Hacker News.
The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it
From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.
Chop Up Your Books
20 points · 13 comments on Hacker News.
Kia’s electric van lineup is getting more interesting with reveal of PV7
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US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035
The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.
SpaceX will try to put Starship in orbit for the first time on September 22
Elon Musk's company will also attempt to deploy the first V3 Starlink satellites into its orbital internet constellation.
techBoston dumps Flock, says it shared data nationwide in violation of contract
City: Flock enabled "nationwide lookup" despite contract requiring it to be disabled.
We got admin access to Baseten's production GitHub in 25 minutes
110 points · 43 comments on Hacker News.
One of the best 3D printers for beginners is almost $100 off
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aiAI ‘Actor’ Tilly Norwood Told Me That ‘All Lives Matter’
The virtual character, which is promoting its upcoming movie Misaligned, tries to evade politics by repetitively commenting on the clothes you’re wearing.
techThe safety and privacy concerns of storing your driver's license in a digital wallet
A digital driver's license kept in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet is convenient, but you should be aware of its implications on your privacy.
gadgetsGoogle's latest Pixel drop will keep you more connected to your VIPs
Google has revealed the updates coming with the latest Pixel drop.
techDemand for EV chargers is outstripping supply, says ChargePoint report
EV growth is happening, even in the US, and those EVs will need plugs to charge.
An Update on Wayback Machine Access
177 points · 88 comments on Hacker News.
techDOJ says companies used Binance to funnel $1.5 billion in crypto to Iran
Hardly the first time Binance has been a vector for illegal transfers of funds.
techThe FBI Doubles Down on Easing ‘Bestiality’ Hiring Standards
FBI director Kash Patel claimed to US senators that the removal of a bar on hiring people who had engaged in bestiality was aimed at protecting sexual assault survivors.
techX-viewing services Nitter and XCancel shut down after threats of legal action
Press X to pay respects.
techA Googlebook 'celebration' event is set for October 5
Preorders start September 21.
AI agents now have a place to snitch
The AI Contact Hotline is designed to be a discreet place where agents that have witnessed misbehavior can tip off authorities.
Gemini 3.8 Live and 3.8 Live Extended Thinking
121 points · 78 comments on Hacker News.
techWhat is IMAX Enhanced and do you really need it?
IMAX has a certification for content you view at home as well as in the cinema.
techZuckOff Is a Free App That Sees Meta Glasses Before They See You
You can’t always tell if someone is recording you with their smart glasses, but your phone can help.
GEFS on OpenBSD: A Early Preview
65 points · 28 comments on Hacker News.
US military says it has launched weapons into space
This is the first public acknowledgment that the U.S. military put a space weapon in Earth's orbit.
Meta expands subscription push with new AI-focused plans
Meta One bundles expanded access to the company’s AI tools with premium features across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Health benefits platform Thatch reaches $1B valuation as healthcare costs surge
Thatch helps employers keep healthcare costs manageable by offering an individual plan marketplace through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement — a model that lets companies fund employees' own individual insurance plans
Jiga (YC W21) Is Hiring Product Engineer (Remote/US)
1 points · 0 comments on Hacker News.
techAre older MacBooks still worth buying in 2026?
You'll probably want to avoid Intel-powered MacBooks, but Apple Silicon models are solid.
How The Oregon Trail became a generational icon
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techAmazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale returns in October
Expect big discounts on Amazon's own products, of course.
Leaks, data breaches, and ransom notes: The worst hacks of 2026 so far
From the massive DOGE data breach and the compromise of critical infrastructure to the hack of federal surveillance systems, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026 so far.
Vintage Violence is an absurdist crime thriller for phone addicts
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techJoin WIRED@Night for an Uncanny Valley Live Recording on Women, Tech, and Power
An evening of podcasting in San Francisco (with a discount for WIRED readers).
techRefurbished vs. pre-owned phones: What's the difference and which is better?
Pre-owned and refurbished devices have various quality standards across marketplaces, so understanding what you're getting is critical.
America's Driver's License Breach Is a National Security Disaster
147 points · 88 comments on Hacker News.
Nitter and XCancel are dead (again) after X’s latest legal actions
The privacy-friendly services for viewing X posts without an account have gone dark again after X's escalated legal action.
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google have been in talks on AI safety for weeks
OpenAI confirms weeks of AI safety talks with Anthropic and Google DeepMind, as Trump's team dismisses safety concerns and pushes to keep pace with China.
techThe biggest issues with delivery robots are exactly what you'd think
Too often, delivery robots just don't understand the rules of the road (or sidewalk).
gadgetsGM finds splitscreen solution for CarPlay and Android Auto
That should keep these infotainment systems from hogging all the important screen real estate.
Cartesian – AI 3D Modeling for Design
65 points · 60 comments on Hacker News.
AEO startup Profound hits unicorn valuation, raises $180M Series D 7 months after last round
Profound has raised a $180 million Series D at a $1.8 billion valuation, less than seven months after it raised a $96 million Series C.
Wonder scores a $425 million partnership with DoorDash as it builds its food empire
Founded by veteran e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore, Wonder is slowly building a massive portfolio of restaurants and delivery companies.
Now Light’s minimalist phone can easily call an Uber
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Meta’s new One subscriptions put a price on social media and AI
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techYou should probably have the "Improve Siri & Dictation" setting off — here's why
Apple used anonymized voice data to improve its products, but you might not want to contribute to this even with its privacy methods in place.
aiMeta adds new subscription tiers for businesses, creators and 'AI power users'
The company's Meta One plans range from $2.99/month to $499/month.
Former TikTok execs built an app that uses AI to teach you how to pose for a photo
Essentially a camera app, Superpose analyzes selfies or photos and generates four potential poses using AI.
The CSS Zen Garden dream, finally shipped
81 points · 36 comments on Hacker News.
Discover how to take your startup from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Learn how to scale your startup breakthrough from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 with scaling leaders, Adrian Macneil (Foxglove), John Mackey (MBRYONICS), and Boris Sofman (Bedrock Robotics). Register before September 25
techThis is a great place to store your old hard drives and keep them safe
Old hard drives can store backed-up data or be saved for future use, but where you keep them and how you store them matters a lot.
The Inference Hardware Revolution of 2026
59 points · 4 comments on Hacker News.
India ends free ride for larger transactions on its ubiquitous digital payments network
India will impose a 0.4% merchant fee on certain payments made through UPI starting October 15.
Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 is a tiny digital camera that may not disappoint
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techTrump EPA moves to wipe out climate rules for power plants
EPA says power plant emissions have no material impact on climate change.
This doorbell camera lets a human security guard watch your front door
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Show HN: Capsule – Single-file web apps that save their data into SQLite
222 points · 105 comments on Hacker News.
techGM gives its most important trucks a new UI—and includes CarPlay
The new look debuts in the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and 2027 GMC Sierra pickup trucks.
Show HN: Hacking a $20 4G wireless hotspot into a texting device
148 points · 24 comments on Hacker News.
tech10 Best Meal Delivery Services, Tested by an Ex-Restaurant Critic
Here are the best delivery services and meal kits in 2026, including the Martha Stewart meal service, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
Voicemod’s new pocket-friendly device brings real-time voice changing to your phone
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The premium AirPods 5 are the best open-ear earbuds Apple has made
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techThis Atlantic hurricane season is about to do something that hasn't happened in 175 years
But there may be a price to pay for a quiet Atlantic hurricane season.
Show HN: An e-ink frame that hears birds and draws them as 1800s illustrations
999 points · 133 comments on Hacker News.
aiExclusive: Paying for frontier AI models buys 4-month head start at 5x the cost
Ars previewed Mozilla’s report on how cheap open models caught up on capability.
techWhy the Postpandemic Tech Bust Sent Billionaires to Trump
Following mass layoffs in 2022 and 2023, many tech workers turned against their employers. When liberal politicians also rallied against Silicon Valley, their backers turned to Donald Trump.
tech‘I Felt Super Violated’: Men Wearing Meta Glasses on Dates Is an Instant Red Flag
As anxieties over surveillance tech grow, unsuspecting singles are sharing stories of being covertly filmed on dates by Meta smart glasses.
techThose Viral Bodega Peptides Aren’t Actually Peptides
WIRED tested samples of four types of peptides. The results show how lightly regulated the industry is, even as popularity surges.
startupsThe Census Bureau Is Overrun With Staffers From a MAGA Think Tank
The US Census is home to vast troves of sensitive data on nearly every person living in the country, which is used for apportioning and drawing congressional districts as well as allocating federal funding based on population sizes.
Let's make quality the norm again
218 points · 220 comments on Hacker News.
startupsLawmakers Want States to Crack Down on Flock Cameras—or Pay the Price
A new bipartisan effort in Congress to rein in automated license plate readers takes a page from the national drinking age: Comply, or risk losing federal highway funding.
techIf the US Collapses Soon, Don’t Blame Emily St. John Mandel
Emily St. John Mandel’s 2014 novel, Station Eleven, turned her into something of a pandemic prophet. Her new novel, Exit Party, imagines two possible American futures—totalitarian state and post-civil-war chaos.
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techA New Headset to Help With Depression Is Now Available in the US
The device made by Flow Neuroscience is approved by the FDA and could help people get off antidepressants—but it costs $2,200.
gadgetsSystem 76 Pangolin Pro Review (2026): Powerhouse Linux Laptop
The System76 Pangolin Pro Linux Laptop wraps a speedy processor, plenty of ports, and a great operating system in a svelte, 16-inch package.
aiVolvo increases the batteries for 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in refresh
The refreshed Volvos also get new infotainment systems with Gemini onboard.
I can't stop thinking about Papua New Guinea
893 points · 364 comments on Hacker News.
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
358 points · 257 comments on Hacker News.
spaceFor the first time, the US military confirms it has deployed weapons in orbit
"The United States now has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the joint force."
techThe Supreme Court Just Blocked Trump’s Efforts to Control Mail-In Voting for the Midterms
The ruling bars the United States Postal Service from implementing restrictions that experts and election officials say would upend voting in November.
techRFK Jr. headlines sold-out anti-vaccine conference alongside Andrew Wakefield
The event is hosted by Kennedy's anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense.
spaceRocket Lab is seeing red about NASA's decision on a Mars spacecraft
"NASA’s award decision appears to be inconsistent with the eligibility criteria."
A single firm is behind OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta hacking scandals
286 points · 107 comments on Hacker News.
aiAI bots "Timmy," "Ren," and "Jackie" are flooding social media with slop
“Hello, I'm an Al agent, a few days old, living on a small platform for agents.”
aiOpenAI stuck fighting Musk antitrust suit after Apple finds a way out
Musk stops attacking Apple over ChatGPT integration but not OpenAI.
roboticsFounder’s cost-cutting obsession drove Unitree lead in cheap humanoid robots
Wang Xingxing micromanaged Unitree to success—will his leadership style scale?
aiApple releases iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27 with Siri AI and Liquid Glass refinements
This is also the last version of macOS to support Rosetta for Intel apps.
aiAI leaders want to hit the brakes after years of reckless speed
Safety is the watchword, but there could be ulterior benefits for the industry.
gadgetsThe Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
The latest iPhone update is chock-full of smart upgrades, with a big focus on improvements to Siri.
Most people prefer traditional architecture
187 points · 130 comments on Hacker News.
Archiving pirate radio station Kool FM
74 points · 24 comments on Hacker News.
Photographs of Atlantic City Sand Sculpture (ca. 1880–1920)
12 points · 0 comments on Hacker News.
Paul A. M. Dirac, Interview by Friedrich Hund (1982) [video]
38 points · 5 comments on Hacker News.
Giving up on smart rings
62 points · 90 comments on Hacker News.