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Allbirds is ditching wool sneakers for AI servers, rebranding as NewBird AI after locking in a $50M convertible financing facility.

Sweden's minister for civil defense said Russian hackers are "now attempting destructive cyber attacks against organizations in Europe."

Article URL: https://alexwlchan.net/2025/cool-to-care/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47779372 Points: 3 # Comments: 0

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is coming this fall, and rumors say it will be called iPhone Ultra. Here are six features to expect from Apple’s new high-end iPhone Ultra. more…

For decades, scientists have concentrated on what now looks to be a blind alley.

Article URL: https://deepmind.google/blog/gemini-robotics-er-1-6/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47779094 Points: 112 # Comments: 27

Modern trucks are rolling networks packed with sensors, connectivity, and attack surfaces, creating new cyber risks. NMFTA's Cybersecurity Conference brings industry leaders together to tackle emerging threats in transportation. [...]

When Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc got COVID despite being vaccinated and boosted, he tried to fund research for a better solution. What he quickly found out? You can’t just write a check in biotech. Regulators require a commercialization plan, and philanthropy doesn’t move scienc...

Most teens in the United States say that Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat aren't harming their mental health, though a slightly higher proportion report negative effects on their sleep and productivity, according to a new report from Pew Research. The report offers fresh insights into how teens per...

Ever since Jack decided to stay behind in 2010, I've been searching for something to give me the same feeling that Lost did. I crave a big mystery with a huge cast and more secrets than I can handle, something that prompts me and my friends to share nonsensical theories about what's really going ...

The company cites advancements in AI for the cuts.

The Onn 4K Pro’s remote looks identical to its predecessor but can now be located using your voice. | Image: Walmart It hasn't been officially announced, but Walmart's website now has a listing (you may need to set your location to Ventura, California) for an updated version of its budget-frien...

Article URL: https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/xmvjyjekkpr/Rakoff%20-%20order%20-%20AI.pdf Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47778920 Points: 68 # Comments: 46

We’re one month removed from the launch of MacBook Neo, and all indications are that it’s been a hit for Apple. In a new interview with Tom’s Guide published today, Apple executives John Ternus and Greg Joswiak talked more about MacBook Neo, Apple’s biggest “flops,” and more. more…

"We are being intentional about creating liquidity events."

The Enermax Platimax II 1200DF delivers outstanding Platinum-level efficiency, exemplary power quality, and an audacious 13-year warranty, though its lean connector loadout falls short of what 1200W should offer.

Article URL: https://aphyr.com/posts/419-the-future-of-everything-is-lies-i-guess-new-jobs Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47778758 Points: 157 # Comments: 95

Latest in a string of cases that have earned France an unfortunate title A mother and her ten-year-old son are now free after being kidnapped for around 20 hours while the father was being extorted for hundreds of thousands of euros.…

Every smart smoke alarm I’ve tested has one potentially fatal flaw, trading fewer nuisance alarms for a risky sensor strategy.

It's time for Americans to pay taxes on prediction market winnings, but no one knows how.