AI/ML TechCrunch

As US weighs response to Chinese AI, industry urges against broad open-weight restrictions

AI companies like Nvidia and Mistral are urging the US government to avoid broad restrictions on open-weight AI models.

Tech Business/VC TechCrunch

Midjourney acquired the astrology app Co-Star

AI image generation lab Midjourney has acquired the astrology app Co-Star.

Hardware/Chips The Verge

Tesla’s car door defect could lead to tougher rules for everyone

Tesla's electronic door handle defects could lead to the NHTSA implementing stricter safety rules for all vehicle door egress systems.

Other The Verge

One of the best 2-in-1 Chromebooks is almost $200 off for today only

A review and deal roundup for the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 and other hardware accessories.

Hardware/Chips The Verge

Boox is taking on Xteink with its own tiny e-reader

Boox is launching a new line of tiny e-readers, including the Picco, designed to compete with Xteink's MagSafe-compatible devices.

Other Ars Technica

This is the world's most advanced robotic servicing satellite—that we know about

An overview of the world's most advanced robotic servicing satellite, detailing the complexities of orbital maintenance.

Other Ars Technica

Rocket Report: Lightning strikes in China; Starship launch on deck

A report on recent rocket launches and Relativity Space's plans to build a second factory near Cape Canaveral.

Tech Business/VC Ars Technica

AI firms want more data centers; Trump's EPA may give neighbors less say

AI companies are pushing for more data centers, while proposed EPA rule changes may limit public input on their construction.

Other Hacker News

Half-Life 2 running natively on HaikuOS

Half-Life 2 has been ported to run natively on HaikuOS, demonstrating the OS's capability to run legacy gaming titles.

Software Engineering Hacker News

Preventing line breaks in <code> elements

A technical discussion on preventing unwanted line breaks within HTML code elements.

Cybersecurity Hacker News

Government orders GitHub to remove Bluetooth-based chat app Bitchat: Jack Dorsey

The government has ordered GitHub to remove Bitchat, a Bluetooth-based chat application, as cited by Jack Dorsey.

Cybersecurity Hacker News

PCI DSS DMARC Requirement: What Section 5.4.1 Requires

An explanation of the DMARC requirements within the PCI DSS standard for securing email communication.

Software Engineering Hacker News

Writing a Debugger from Scratch

A comprehensive guide or tutorial on the process of writing a debugger from scratch.

Software Engineering Hacker News

WebGPU Unleashed: A Practical Tutorial

A practical tutorial on using WebGPU to leverage GPU acceleration directly in the web browser.

Other Hacker News

Plants vs. Zombies for PlayStation 2

Discussion regarding the release or port of Plants vs. Zombies for the PlayStation 2.

Software Engineering Hacker News

My Emacs Configuration (Dired)

A detailed look at a user's specific Emacs configuration for the Dired file manager.

Tech Business/VC TechCrunch

Rivian sues the US government for ‘full refund’ of Trump tariffs

Rivian is suing the US government to recover tens of millions of dollars in tariffs imposed during the Trump administration.

AI/ML TechCrunch

Bluesky’s AI assistant Attie expands into an open social research tool

Bluesky's AI assistant Attie is being expanded into a social research tool for analyzing trends and conversations on the AT Protocol.

Other Hacker News

3GPP Version 19

Discussion regarding the 3GPP Version 19 specifications for mobile networking.

Software Engineering Hacker News

Co-Opting Linux Processes for High-Performance Network Simulation (2022)

An exploration of utilizing Linux processes to achieve high-performance network simulation.