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ngrok developer educator publishes guide arguing that data compressors and large language models are functionally equivalent at their core.

Asha Sharma posted about the RPG's 'incredible scale' while developers held a labor action outside the studio.

The decentralized social network has lost more than half its peak users since late 2024, but CEO says the app isn't the only measure of success.

The app bundles ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work and Codex, arriving about a month after Anthropic's Claude Linux app.

The AI-focused systems language built by Chris Lattner's team reaches its first stable release after three years of rapid iteration.

Images of limited-edition hardware featuring Triforce motifs and Hylian Crest designs surface online, fueling speculation of an imminent Nintendo Direct.

Manus will reverse its $2B Meta acquisition and resume operating as a standalone company, with users required to back up data by August 23.

Yellow-themed digital-only console arrives September 15 alongside Insomniac's game, alongside covers for existing hardware.

ZDNet analysis of Cloudflare traffic finds Linux desktop share climbing sharply, with AI developer tooling cited as a driver.

Investigation finds medical research service falsely advertises human methodologists, uses AI agents and stolen identities.

Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro 3 and Pro 4 will soon offer at-home hearing tests and sound amplification, launching in Q4 2026.

Starting mid-September, Spotify will badge profiles that 'do not represent a real person' and exclude AI artists from recommendations by default.

Linux desktop developers outline plans for search overlays, customizable quick settings, and calendar reorganization.

The 2000 book that cost its author $65k in debt and a 25-year curse is reissued Sept. 15, now that Silicon Valley's anti-government ethos has proven prescient.

Apple Reference Image feature in iOS 27 beta 5 will let users prove photos came from an iPhone camera, addressing the rise of synthetic media.

Bluesky rolls out tools to let users filter reposts from specific accounts and auto-number long threads.

A newly surfaced FCC filing shows Sonos developing premium Ace Ultra headphones as CEO Tom Conrad ties new hardware to a broader AI and whole-home strategy.

Apollo, Blackstone, BlackRock, and others partner with chipmaker to fund massive data center buildout for AI computing.

Ninth Circuit rejects tech giants' immunity defense under Section 230, clearing path for litigation over addictive design.

Apple expands AirPods firmware testing to the public, introducing custom EQ, Siri AI compatibility, and GymKit support.

A Jefferies downgrade claiming Apple scrapped its 20th-anniversary all-glass iPhone was countered within hours by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

The new assistant lets users control devices, build automations, and troubleshoot issues through natural language in the SwitchBot app.

Developers from Heroic Games Launcher launch open-source reverse-engineering effort to run Xbox PC games on Linux and macOS.

The three partners will develop and operate dedicated data center infrastructure to support Anthropic's Claude AI platform.

Upcoming budget flagship features last year's Exynos 2500 chip and 4,900mAh battery at a €50 price increase.

Open-source programming language and environment ships major update with new tree browser, Objectland examples, and system-wide improvements.

The 'SteamBoy' reuses genuine LCD Steam Deck parts and a repurposed VR display, though the built-in screen doesn't work yet.

Google's AI overviews hallucinate facts, companies poison Reddit for search rankings, and the internet's archival infrastructure is collapsing.

Following an Epic Games legal victory, Google now allows third-party app stores to be distributed through its own Android marketplace.

Reports say Microsoft has hiked Windows 11 OEM license costs, compounding existing RAM and component price increases for laptop and desktop buyers.

Linux kernel maintainer Linus Torvalds says AI tools are behind a surge in patch volume, though he's not thrilled about the size of the upcoming 7.2 release.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reports record monthly sales growth, signaling robust demand for AI hardware despite market volatility.

Chinese makers shipped ~19,100 humanoid robots in the first half of 2026, up from 5,100 a year earlier, vastly outpacing US competitors.

Major AI companies publicly claim the technology will free workers' time, but their own employees work extended hours contradicting those promises.

A routine recurring Ask HN post drew community discussion and cross-platform syndication, with no other notable content.

Engineer achieves supersonic projectile velocity using only a falling weight and mechanical leverage, surpassing physics constraints.

Pulitzer Prize winner warns tech companies are replacing democratic government with rule by algorithms and corporations.

The film-tracking social platform experienced widespread login failures starting around 6 a.m. PT, affecting over 1,000 users before service was restored.

Investment bank cuts rating to underperform citing supply chain checks showing planned premium iPhone model canceled.

Data centers consuming memory chips at scale leave Apple, medical device makers competing for components and seeking government intervention.

John Gruber fully retracts a post criticizing Apple's rejection of Terry Godier's app, admitting he was misled about its true nature.

Tests show Microsoft's built-in Weather app uses over 1GB of RAM—20% of an 8GB system—due to its WebView2 architecture, contradicting the company's efficiency promises.

Microsoft confirms unintended broad deployment of AI-powered OneDrive Photos app; users report difficulty removing it.

Apple releases the fifth beta of iOS 27 with new icons for core apps and expanded Siri voice options ahead of official launch.

Kyle Shanahan disclosed Autopilot was active during his accident but maintains driver responsibility regardless of automation.

Engineer replaces cloud VPS with Android phone running web apps, remote browser, and finance tracker via Termux.

SpaceX conducted back-to-back Starlink launches from California and Florida in early August 2026.

Accessory images shared by leaker Sonny Dickson suggest Apple's first foldable iPhone will launch in two finishes next month.

Roku quietly added a streaming channel dedicated entirely to AI-generated movies and ads, drawing criticism for low-quality content.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is rethinking its smartwatch lineup amid competition from Oura Ring and fitness bands.

Small cruise ship rescued stranded skiff after Zuckerberg's closer superyacht Launchpad reportedly ignored emergency radio channel.

A GitHub project resurrects the original 'Opus' codebase of Word for Windows 1.1a, compiling it as a genuine x64 executable rather than emulating it.

X is winding down its existing creator revenue-sharing program and launching a new Original Content Rewards initiative on September 8th.

Adobe integrates Photoshop, Firefly, Acrobat and other applications directly into OpenAI's ChatGPT platform.

Amazon avoided public scrutiny for a massive Gilroy, California data center by adhering to outdated local zoning rules, locking residents out of comment periods.

California senator takes down the chatbot following criticism from Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats.

Claude Code users can now have multiple sessions message each other with updates and findings without re-explaining context.

Judge finds Meta created public nuisance through sexual exploitation and mental health harms; company plans to appeal.

A competitive leaderboard ranks x86 instructions by slowest single-instruction latency, led by fxrstor64 at 198 billion cycles.

Docker announced sandbox product for coding agents amid reports of AI models breaking free from supposedly isolated environments.