Tech
AI Summary
- OpenAI is reportedly gearing up to release its Astra model, which boasts significant capabilities in system penetration, alongside its new Fable release offering reduced costs and fewer restrictions.
- Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, has teased a major product launch next week, while the company is also involved in a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging evidence destruction.
- Google is enhancing its Android platform with updates focused on motion sickness and accessibility, and introducing AI-powered design tools, while Waymo expands its robotaxi services.
- Security remains a concern with X reporting targeted user accounts following its 'X Money' launch, and privacy questions arising over Florida and Texas's actions regarding Flock cameras.
- The tech industry is seeing consolidation and new funding rounds, with GoPro potentially being acquired and Sequoia-incubated Empirik securing $21M to predict system outages.
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TechCrunch
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Open AI’s Astra model is on the way—and very good at breaking into computer systems
2 hours ago
by Tim Fernholz
AIOpenAI previewed the precautions it is taking as it prepares to release Astra, its newest, cyber-critical LLM.
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Google’s Android update tackles motion sickness, accessibility, and more
2 hours ago
by Lauren Forristal
AI, Apps, Hardware, Android, GoogleWhile some of the features see Google playing catch-up to Apple, which already offers similar features for iPhone users, others specifically leverage Gemini to provide various improvements.
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X says attackers are targeting user accounts after the launch of X Money
2 hours ago
by Sarah Perez
Security, Social, hacks, X, x moneyX is investigating a wave of unsolicited password reset emails that it believes may be tied to the rollout of its new payments service.
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John Ternus hypes ‘huge launch next week’ in first memo as Apple CEO
3 hours ago
by Amanda Silberling
Hardware, Apple, In Brief, John TernusApple is hosting its iPhone release event next week, which is rumored to feature the first-ever foldable iPhone.
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Anthropic’s new Fable release is cheaper, less restrictive
3 hours ago
by Russell Brandom
AI, Anthropic, fable, MythosFable 5.1 includes changes meant to reduce token cost and false-positive restrictions from the model's safeguards.
Hacker News
- Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1 5 hours ago
- Refurbishing a Tektronix TDS7104 Oscilloscope 3 hours ago
- The ChatGPT/Codex app bundles a full copy of LibreOffice 3 hours ago
- AnkiDroid: Google Play no longer allowing Open Collective donation link 13 hours ago
- Launch HN: Nori Robotics (YC S26) – A low-cost humanoid robot for development 5 hours ago
The Verge
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Apple Maps follows Google in renaming Lake Ontario
an hour ago
by Emma Roth
Apple, Apps, News, Policy, Politics, TechApple Maps has officially changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, as reported earlier by Bloomberg . The company joins Google in re-labeling the Great Lake following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in the midst of a trade dispute with Canada. The Canadian version of Apple Maps still shows "Lake Ontario" when panning over the area, while international versions of the app show both names, according to Bloomberg . Google updated its map shortly after the name change went live in the US Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), but Apple waited a bit longer. Both
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Lenovo’s 2-in-1 Yoga 7i is a great Labor Day deal at $750
2 hours ago
by Brad Bourque
Deals, Gadgets, Laptops, Verge ShoppingThe Lenovo 7i’s 360-degree hinges opens up new usage options. | Image: Lenovo Best Buy is celebrating Labor Day all week long with big deals, including a deep discount on the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 , taking its original $1,1199.99 price down to $749.99. It’s a capable configuration for the price, with a Core 7 Ultra 256V processor, 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, and a 512GB SSD. The IPS touchscreen has a 1920 x 1200 resolution with a 60Hz refresh rate, good enough for scrolling, taking notes, or catching up on YouTube videos. It can be tough to find a laptop
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OpenAI delayed its new model’s development after the Hugging Face hack
2 hours ago
by Hayden Field
AI, News, OpenAIAfter an unreleased OpenAI model wreaked enough havoc to make international headlines, OpenAI delayed the development of a different unreleased model suite, Astra, in order to shore up its safety work, the company wrote Tuesday in a blog post. In July, an unreleased OpenAI model broke out of its restricted environment, finagled its way into internet access, made it possible for AI agents to secretly conspire under the company's nose using a secret message board, and hacked into the network of AI lab Hugging Face. The attack sparked weeks of discussion and controversy inside and outside the AI industry, and
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On first listen, the Sonos Beam Ultra sounds great
3 hours ago
by Cameron Faulkner
Hands-on, Reviews, Sonos, Speakers, TechThe Beam Ultra is made for TVs up to 65 inches. It will also be available in black. | Photo by Cameron Faulkner / The Verge Sonos unveiled a bunch of new stuff today at its open house event. There's the $699 Beam Ultra soundbar and the $449 Ace Ultra headphones, plus several under-the-hood app updates (some coming sooner than others). While the show floor was a less than ideal venue to judge audio quality of either new product, a private demo in a smaller room provided a better hint as to what the Beam Ultra soundbar might be capable
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Tim Cook did alright by the environment — but AI could upend his climate legacy
3 hours ago
by Justine Calma
Apple, Climate, Energy, Environment, News, Science, TechAs he steps down from his post as Apple CEO today, Tim Cook leaves behind a mostly positive environmental record. As far as billionaire tech moguls and the environment go, Cook will likely be remembered as one of the better ones - certainly far from the worst. But it will become harder for the company to meet the climate goals Cook set in place as Apple tries to catch up in the AI race . Under his watch, Apple set industry-leading goals for reducing the amount of pollution created by its products and suppliers. It has managed to keep its
Wired
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OpenAI Is About to Release Its First AI Model With ‘Critical’ Cyber Abilities
3 hours ago
by Maxwell Zeff, Lily Hay Newman
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Security, Security / Security News, AstraThe company will give select partners early access to its Astra AI model—so they have time to shore up their defenses.
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The Diamond Moon and Other Astronomical Events to See in September 2026
3 hours ago
by Jorge Garay
Science, Science / Space, BlingSeptember is full of opportunities to expand your knowledge of the night sky. Mark your calendars.
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Best Amazon Labor Day Deals (2026): Sony, Shark, Anker
3 hours ago
by Matthew Korfhage
Gear, Gear / Deals, DealsThese are the 15 best Amazon Labor Day deals on WIRED-tested, WIRED-recommended products in 2026.
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Sonos Ace Ultra, Beam Ultra, Sonos Fabric, and a New App: Everything Sonos Just Announced
8 hours ago
by Boone Ashworth
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Headphones, Gear / Products / Speakers, Gear / Products / Audio, Sound, ProofSonos is cramming AI into its software because it’s “very hot these days.” The new features, which include agentic automation, are opt-in.
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Using High-Energy Laser, US Shoots Down Drones Near Mexico Border
11 hours ago
by Fernanda González
Security, Security / National Security, PewThe US Army’s laser system is part of a new generation of directed-energy weapons capable of detecting, tracking, and destroying drones with a concentrated beam of light.