Chinese AI companies buy 1 million Nvidia GPUs in a single year, report claims
A new report has revealed China may have bought up 1 million Nvidia GPUs for AI this year.
Spotify users on iOS 27 can now ask Siri to play music without having to say ‘on Spotify’
Siri can now learn users' preferred music app, allowing Spotify listeners to request songs, podcasts, and playlists without specifying which app to use.
Bumble agrees to a $1.3B acquisition deal as online dating faces a reset
After years of declining subscriber numbers and falling revenue, Bumble just agreed to a $1.3 billion acquisition.
HomeView for your wall doesn’t include mount, which costs $59 minimum
Today Apple unveiled its new HomeView product in two models, one with a speaker base and the other built for wall mounting. But if you buy the latter, just know you’ll need to spend more for a separate mount. more…
NetBSD may have found a new role: The AI-free FOSS OS
Increasing awareness and adoption, followed by increasing donations
How to engineer an AI harness for game development
Article URL: https://kylekukshtel.com/ai-harness-engineering-game-development-claude-code Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50072120 Points: 118 # Comments: 53
The MFA Gaps Attackers are Still Exploiting
Attackers continue exploiting gaps in MFA coverage, using stolen credentials to access VPNs, RDP, and Windows systems that still rely on passwords alone. Specops explains why protecting cloud applications isn't enough and how organizations can close these authentication gaps. [...]
Anthropic warns of self-replicating AI worm threat that doesn't need data centers to self-improve and spread
Anthropic’s paper establishes conceptual model capabilities, but doesn’t quite demonstrate a real threat until models improve further.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Day 1
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 officially kicks off today. See what's in store for Day 1 (Oct. 13) at San Francisco's Moscone West. Don't miss it. Register for your pass now and meet 10,000+ tech leaders at the startup epicenter of the year.
SAP warns of maximum severity OAuth2 SSRF security flaw
SAP has addressed 20 security flaws across multiple products in its October 2026 security updates, including a maximum-severity vulnerability in the Cloud SDK for Python. [...]
SpaceXSI bundles X Premium, Grok, and Cursor into one subscription
The new X Subscription combines X's paid features with AI tools like Grok and Cursor, offering plans ranging from $8 to $200 per month.
You can buy the new, improved Siri Remote for your existing Apple TV 4K
Today Apple unveiled the long-awaited new Apple TV 4K model, which includes an updated Siri Remote with a built-in speaker as part of its Find My and Precision Finding support. But even if you’re not upgrading, you can still buy the new Siri Remote for your current Apple TV. more…
Apple HomeView hands-on: Siri AI is your new roommate
It's more than just an enlarged Apple Watch.
Character.AI just filed for bankruptcy, and former foe Disney may buy it for parts
Character.AI, a controversial generative AI startup that lets users create their own chatbot characters, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
How to use a ChatGPT Dot when it rolls out to you
OpenAI is hoping that Dots will make automating online tasks a lot easier. Here's what you'll need to use them, how to set them up and what they're capable of.
Apple refreshes its HomePod mini with a new chip and $149 price tag
The new $149 HomePod mini with Siri AI and a 'SoundGlow' visual feature will be available starting October 30.
Apple’s new smart home lineup includes a smart lock, thermostat, and video doorbells
The new devices work with HomeView, the company's new smart home hub which can be used to control accessories and interact with apps.
Same Job, Two Engines: InnoDB and Iceberg Internals
Article URL: https://marcpaul.io/logs/same-job-two-engines-innodb-and-iceberg-internals/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50071466 Points: 23 # Comments: 2
Apple unveils Apple Home Collection smart home accessories developed with LG and Schneider
Apple today confirmed that it is working with at least two third-party companies to develop a new lineup of smart home accessories, including cameras, thermostats, and a smart lock. Here are the details. more…
Microsoft plans multi-gigawatt rollout of next-gen Azure Maia AI accelerator racks
96-chip configuration promises seven times its predecessor's token throughput, with production deployments due in 2027