AI/ML Ars Technica

Pentagon boasts of using AI to write reports mandated by Congress

The Pentagon reports using generative AI to automate the creation of reports mandated by Congress.

Software Engineering Ars Technica

Android 17 starts hitting Pixel phones and watches today

Android 17 is beginning to roll out to Pixel phones and watches with minor updates.

Other Ars Technica

Trump admin abandons fight against wind energy as clean energy output surges

The Trump administration has ceased its efforts to fight wind energy amid a surge in clean energy output.

AI/ML Hacker News

Has AI already killed self-help nonfiction books?

A discussion on whether generative AI is making traditional self-help nonfiction books obsolete.

Hardware/Chips Hacker News

Cooling at the Speed of Light

An exploration of high-speed cooling technologies, possibly related to photonics or advanced thermal management.

Other Hacker News

Show HN: Pen and paper resource development game with an emergent world

A showcase of a pen-and-paper game focused on resource development and emergent world-building.

Hardware/Chips TechCrunch

Qualcomm wants to be the chip inside whatever replaces your smartphone, and it just announced two products toward that end

Qualcomm is diversifying its AI chip portfolio to power a wide range of AI wearables beyond smartphones.

Software Engineering The Verge

All the latest news on Android 17, Wear OS 7, and Android XR

Overview of upcoming updates for Android 17, Wear OS 7, and the new Android XR platform for smart glasses.

Software Engineering The Verge

Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today

Android 17 is now rolling out to Pixel phones, introducing floating 'Bubble' app windows for better multitasking.

Software Engineering The Verge

Google launches Wear OS 7 with Live Updates and a battery life boost

Google releases Wear OS 7, featuring Live Updates for sports and deliveries and improved battery efficiency.

Tech Business/VC The Verge

Verizon’s ‘Simplicity’ flat-rate plan starts at $30 per month for new customers

Verizon introduces a new 'Simplicity' flat-rate cellular plan starting at $30 per month for new customers.

Hardware/Chips The Verge

Apple 2027 rumors: AirPods with cameras for AI and the second folding iPhone

Rumors suggest Apple is developing camera-equipped AirPods for AI visual context and a second folding iPhone for 2027.

Hardware/Chips The Verge

Qualcomm’s latest chip hints that more powerful smart glasses could be on the way

Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon Reality Elite chip, designed to boost GPU performance for next-gen XR devices.

Homelab/Self-Hosting Hacker News

10Gb/s Ethernet: switching to a Broadcom SFP+ module

A technical discussion on switching to Broadcom SFP+ modules for 10Gb/s Ethernet networking.

Other Hacker News

Calvin and Hobbes and the price of integrity

An essay discussing the price of integrity through the lens of the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes.

AI/ML Hacker News

GPT‑NL: a sovereign language model for the Netherlands

The introduction of GPT-NL, a sovereign language model specifically designed for the Netherlands.

Software Engineering Hacker News

Stop Using JWTs

A technical argument and community discussion regarding the pitfalls and reasons to stop using JSON Web Tokens (JWTs).

Cybersecurity TechCrunch

Bug in FIFA World Cup internal system gave anyone ability to modify TV stream

A security researcher discovered a flaw in FIFA's internal systems that could have allowed unauthorized modification of World Cup TV streams.

Software Engineering TechCrunch

Android 17 launches with new multitasking tools as Google expands Gemini features

Google launches Android 17 and Wear OS 7, featuring new multitasking tools and expanded Gemini AI integration.

Tech Business/VC TechCrunch

Mobileye’s US robotaxi launch will put it on both sides of the AV business

Mobileye plans to launch its own robotaxi service in the US by 2027, diversifying its business model.