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OpenAI will reportedly start using Google's cloud servers

OpenAI has inked a deal with Google to begin using the latter's cloud service to meet its growing needs for increased computing capacity,

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Qualcomm says its new AR1+ Gen 1 chip can handle AI directly on smart glasses

Qualcomm's has launched its latest processor for smart glasses, and though it's a modest upgrade over the previous chip, it has a new trick. The Snapdragon AR1+ Gen 1 can run AI directly on devices with no need for a smartphone or cloud connection, allowing users to go out or do chores with only their smart glasses, the company cla

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Android 16 is out, complete with live notification updates and new camera features

Google has released Android 16 to the masses, as it's now available for compatible handsets. The company says new devices will come preloaded with the OS in "the coming months."

The update includes several notable features. The biggest one might be live updates in notifications. This means that stuff like ride-shares and food deliveries will get a progress bar directly in the notification, so folks won't have to constantly open and close the app to wonder why a burrito seems to be stuc

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Snap says new 'lightweight' AR glasses will come in 2026

Snap's next generation of standalone augmented reality glasses will arrive next year and will be smaller, lighter and more powerful than the developer-focused device the Snapchat maker introduced last year. CEO Evan Spiegel announced the

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Show HN: Chili3d – A open-source, browser-based 3D CAD application

I'm currently developing Chili3D, an open-source, browser-based 3D CAD application. By compiling OpenCascade to WebAssembly and integrating Three.js, Chili3D delivers near-native performance for powerful online modeling, editing, and rendering—all without local installation. Access it here:

https://github.com/xiangechen/chili3d

Features:

Modeling Tools: Create basic shapes (boxes, cylinders, cones, etc.), 2D sketches (lines, arcs, cir

JavelinGuard: Low-Cost Transformer Architectures for LLM Security

We present JavelinGuard, a suite of low-cost, high-performance model architectures designed for detecting malicious intent in Large Language Model (LLM) interactions, optimized specifically for production deployment.

Recent advances in transformer architectures, including compact BERT(Devlin et al. 2019) variants (e.g., ModernBERT (Warner et al. 2024)), allow us to build highly accurate classifiers with as few as approximately 400M parameters that achieve rapid inference speeds even on sta

OpenAI and Anthropic are getting cozy with government. What could possibly go wrong?

While the world and private enterprise are adopting AI rapidly in their workflows, government isn’t far behind. The U.K. government has said early trials of AI-powered productivity tools can shave two weeks of labor off a year’s work, and AI companies are adapting to that need. More than 1,700 AI use cases have been recorde

Is ChatGPT Down for You, Too? Widespread Outage Continues to Grow

The AI chatbot is out of commission for thousands of users. Here are some alternatives to keep you company while you wait for a fix. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/is-chatgpt-down-for-you-too-widespread-outage-continues-to-grow/#ftag=CADf328eec

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I'm Tracking 11 Key Products for Tariff Price Changes: Here's What I've Seen

Trump's tariff plans are expected to hike prices across the board in the US, so CNET is keeping tabs on a few we think you'll want to know about. https://www.cnet.com/tech/im-tracking-11-key-products-for-tariff-price-changes-heres-what-ive-seen/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping – release date, cast and everything we know about the franchise's upcoming prequel

Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping arrives on November 20, 2026. Here's everything we know so far about the franchise's second prequel tale.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/hunger-games-sunrise-on-the-reaping

 This is what really happened with Siri and Apple Intelligence, according to Apple

TechRadar and Tom's Guide sat down with Apple's Craig Federighi and Greg Joswiak to talk about the company's latest plans for integrating Siri and Apple Intelligence.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/this-is-what-really-happened-with-siri-and-apple-intelligence-according-to-apple

 MacOS 26 Tahoe: The big reasons to update — or to not update

Should you upgrade immediately to macOS 26 when it becomes available this fall, or wait out the initial patch cycle?

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/macos-26-tahoe-the-big-reasons-to-update-or-to-not-update

What is Call Screening in iOS 26 and how does it work?

Set to launch with the upcoming iOS 26 update, Call Screening promises to prevent you from answering those pesky spam calls.

The post What is Call Screening in iOS 26 and how does it work? appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/explainer/call-screening-ios-26

This jam-packed £20 Voxi SIM offers unlimited access to 21 apps

Access 21 apps, including Instagram, WhatsApp and even Netflix without eating into your 300GB monthly allowances, with this bumper Voxi SIM.

The post This jam-packed £20 Voxi SIM offers unlimited access to 21 apps appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/voxi-sim-only-20

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Review

Small in size and surprisingly efficient, on paper the RTX 5070 should be an impressive card

The post Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070

 Windows Mixed Reality is being resurrected by a lone Microsoft employee

Expected to arrive in Fall 2025, a new driver created by a Microsoft engineer will bridge Windows Mixed Reality headsets and SteamVR for continued use.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-mixed-reality-steamvr-oasis-driver

 Everything I know about Intel Nova Lake: The future of Core Ultra Series 4

Intel Core Ultra 400 desktop and mobile processors are rumored to arrive with their Nova Lake codename, and here's what I know.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-nova-lake-eyntk

 The Xbox Ally gaming handheld would be perfect to me, if it wasn't for this one thing

Microsoft and ASUS have announced the ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld, and it could be amazing... But I'm not excited about one part of the new handhelds.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/the-xbox-ally-gaming-handheld-would-be-perfect-to-me-if-it-wasnt-for-this-one-thing

The ROG Xbox Ally is ashamed of Windows
No, password sharing is not caring : (
Lenovo’s beastly laptop with RTX 5070 Ti is $450 off right now
Yes, ChatGPT and Sora are down for users all around the world
Arm says Windows game compatibility is up to developers
Windows 11 can now compress image quality without needing an app
YouTube finally offers NFL Sunday Ticket month-to-month. It’s pricey
Microsoft’s Photos app just got a surprisingly cool AI lighting feature
With this hot discount, the Kindle Scribe is now cheaper than ever
This modded RTX 5070 graphics card hides a full-blown mini PC within
Windows 95 and floppy disks are still crucial for modern US air travel
The UK will get its first robotaxis next year

Robotaxis are coming to the UK next year thanks to a partnership between Uber and Wayve, a British company focused on AI for autonomous vehicles. A pilot program is set to take place in Spring 2026 and follows last year's passa

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Meta is reportedly forming an 'AI Superintelligence' team

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg has been recruiting experts to join a team he's assembling to achieve AI superintelligence, according to Bloomberg and

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Eufy's 3-in-1 robot vacuum is 42 percent off right now

Robot vacuums are undeniably a big convenience, saving you so much time while keeping your house clean. But sometimes there's a small mess you want to quickly remove or a little corner the robovac can't reach, requiring a traditional vacuum. While you could purchase one of each, there's another option available to you.  

Eufy released the

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Apple's latest entry-level iPad is back on sale for $299

Looking for a budget-friendly iPad you can use for everyday tasks, like catching up on emails and messages, then reading the latest news before streaming a show? This might be the deal for you. The A16-powered iPad (a model that Apple released just a few months ago) has

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Splatoon spinoff game will launch exclusively on Switch 2

Nintendo just ">dropped a trailer for a Splatoon spinoff game. Titled Splatoon Raiders, the third-person paint slinging shooter spinoff will be released exclusively on the Switch 2. This marks the first spin

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Launch HN: BitBoard (YC X25) – AI agents for healthcare back-offices

Hi HN! We’re Connor and Ambar, and we’re working on BitBoard (https://bitboard.work). We build AI agents that handle repetitive administrative tasks in healthcare clinics like filling out intake forms, prepping charts, or managing referrals.

We were early employees at Forward, which provided primary care across the US. To scale this, we relied on thousands of remote contractors to do repetitive administrative work like reconciling patient records, and sc

Apple’s 2025 WWDC unveils iOS software revamp, AI plans and more

After stumbling out of the starting gate in Big Tech’s pivotal race to capitalize on artificial intelligence, Apple tried to regain its footing Monday during an annual developers conference that focused mostly on incremental advances and cosmetic changes in its technology.

The presummer rite, which attracted thousands o

The artists experimenting with camera glasses and bodycams

Barely anything that truly makes me pause on the internet is shot using traditional, modern camera tech. I appreciate the grainy texture of film photos and the fast, smooth zoom of a shitty camcorder, but more than anything, I love an artist who has the guts to throw something completely different at their audience. I love those viral Marc Jacobs videos featuring Lil Uzi Vert and FKA Twigs, and Jack Harlow’s Hello Miss Johnson

3 Examples Of Product-Led SEO via @sejournal, @Kevin_Indig

Not all SEO scales the same. This piece breaks down when product-led strategies work – and when they don’t.

The post 3 Examples Of Product-Led SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/product-led-seo-examples/548700/

Cutting Back on Coffee Is Hard -- Painful, Even. Here’s How to Make It Easier

Decreasing your daily caffeine intake can have icky side effects. Follow these expert tips to cut back without the withdrawal symptoms. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/cutting-back-on-coffee-is-hard-tips-for-making-it-easier/#ftag=CADf328eec

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