The sameness problem behind those unappetizing AI-generated menus
While restaurant owners might look to generative AI as a shortcut to sprucing up their menu, customers can viscerally sense that something is wrong with the food.
Tech News 100
Crusoe reportedly raises $3B at a $30B valuation
The round came together after the data center developer reportedly secured a $13 billion contract with Jane Street.
Oura files to go public
The ring maker says that its business has shown significant revenue growth over the past year.
Tesla is asking people if they want to buy and run Cybercab fleets
The company published a form on its website Thursday soliciting info from people who are interested in "Cybercab fleet vehicle purchasing."
Startup ARR is less secure than ever, new research shows
The AI era has completely broken enterprise buying patterns, and startups haven't yet figured out how to navigate.
The Cybercab is Tesla’s ‘fork in the road’ moment
The company is about to formally launch the gold two-seater, with no steering wheel or pedals -- a move that could change Tesla forever.
Accel reportedly in talks to lead $1B round for Thinking Machines at $40B valuation
The high-profile startup's annual revenue run rate stands at over $100 million.
Utilities are racing to link up with fusion startups, with Realta Fusion the latest to benefit
The grid has been straining under the weight of new AI data centers, and that has utilities courting fusion startups.
Abliteration.ai is making a business out of removing AI guardrails
Abliteration.AI is making powerful AI models without guardrails easier to access, arguing that giving defenders the same tools as bad actors could ultimately improve cybersecurity.
Meta is paying to peek at how you use their latest AI model
For its new Muse Spark model, intended for operating coding and other agents, Meta is offering an explicit discount averaging out to about 95% for users who "contribute" to the development of future models by sharing...
OpenAI launches Astra, its powerful (and controversial) new model
OpenAI claims that Astra represents "a new frontier on computer and browser use," and that it handles tasks with unmatched "speed, accuracy, and safety."
Qualcomm backs Ultrahuman in $70M round on bet to turn smart rings into computers
Ultrahuman is targeting a $200 million annual revenue run rate by January 2027 as it builds a new Qualcomm-powered smart ring.
Circular unveils Ring 3 series with contactless payments and on-finger vibration alerts
The Circular Ring 3 series announcement comes amid a year of heightened competition in the smart ring market, following the launches of the Oura Ring 5 and RingConn Gen 3.
Ollie is betting its focus on privacy can help it win the AI assistant race
The family-focused AI assistant wants access to the details of your everyday life, but says it won’t use that data to train AI models or share it with others.
Google launches AI voice features in Gmail, Docs, and Keep
Users can search for emails or draft documents using the new conversational feature.
Google’s latest AI weather model gives you no excuse to forget your umbrella
WeatherNext 3 is the latest wave of a sea change in meteorology brought out by deep learning techniques. Google says it will start feeding into weather information users see in search, Google Maps, and Gemini.
Volunteer at TechCrunch Founder Summit in Boston
Our rebranded Boston event, TechCrunch Founder Summit (formerly All Stage), is back on November 4th! And we are looking for some incredible volunteers to help us make this event happen. If you are interested in finding...
TikTok comments are getting more interactive with voice comments, polls, and more
With the additions, the app is borrowing features from messaging apps as it looks to deepen engagement on its platform.
Nvidia confirms it will buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion
Nvidia said Hugging Face hosts over 3 million models and is used by over 18 million developers.
Amazon’s Zoox expands its robotaxi service to Las Vegas airport
Zoox is expanding to this critical ride-hailing destination a few weeks after it started charging for robotaxi rides.
Reports: RFK Jr. ordered measles deaths deletion; CDC still secretly counts them
CDC staff had already accepted the measles death reports when RFK Jr. meddled.
Xbox imposes harsh new time limits for Game Pass game streaming
Over 1 million Game Pass subscribers will have to pay more for their heavy streaming use.
150 research primates got diarrhea, flooding lab with priceless vaccine data
Researchers now have clear new targets and insights for developing a Shigella vaccine.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
Open source, commercial, single-hop, multi-hop, mixnet? The array of options is dizzying.
Supreme Court urged to let states regulate sports bets on prediction markets
Circuit split raised the odds that SCOTUS will rule on Kalshi fight against states.
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur's licensing fees by 85 percent
Pro soccer team's CTO points to "issues with the Broadcom takeover."
Just like a fruit fly, a new algorithm never forgets old scents
Insect-inspired "sparse coding" does fast learning, avoids catastrophic forgetting.
Four major AI models suffer rare overlapping downtime
Service interruptions hit ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and Gemini practically simultaneously.
Trump’s 100% tariff on drones will be disaster for the US, critics warn
Americans fear there are no cheap alternatives as tariffs suddenly hit drones.
Meet the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize winners
The annual award ceremony features miniature operas, scientific demos, and "24/7" lectures.
Nvidia buys Hugging Face, the GitHub of AI, for $13 billion
Nvidia says Hugging Face will stay open even as the chipmaker takes control of a key AI hub.
Spending deal comes with a bonus: Blocking political control of grants
Congress pauses the OMB's attempt to rewrite how research is funded.
I rented a car, and within hours, my driver's license was for sale
The FBI is reportedly investigating a massive data breach that is unfolding in real time.
FCC plans robocall scorecard to grade phone companies on spam call blocking
Carrier scorecards may include call-blocking stats and data on customer complaints.
Wary of Artemis IV timeline, NASA is changing lunar spacesuit design
"Requirements are being adjusted to reflect near-term mission needs."
Google releases Gemini 3.8 Flash, its third Flash model in six weeks
Google's Pro model updates are seemingly paused, but there's yet another Gemini Flash today.
Trump may be forced to reveal secret rules feds use for AI safety testing
Trump’s secret reviews of frontier AI models may hide corruption, lawsuit says.
US court rules Google will not have to sell ad exchange after losing antitrust case
The DOJ proved to the court that Google acted illegally, but it won't get the big win it wanted.
Toyohiro Akiyama, first Japanese citizen and journalist in space, dies at 84
He reported from space that only "fat" Japanese tree frogs enjoyed weightlessness.
The Army just used a 20-kilowatt laser to take out three drones
The Army says its laser system can track and destroy hostile drones.
Mattress Firm Coupons: Save up to $700
Use a Mattress Firm promo code to save on top mattresses, score a free adjustable base, and unlock up to $300 in instant credits.
Foreo Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 50% Off
Save on Foreo favorites, including LUNA cleansing brushes, BEAR microcurrent devices, and masks and accessories to level up your daily skincare routine at home.
Sportsman's Warehouse Promo Code: Save in September 2026
Whether you are hunting for firearms, camping supplies, or boating gear, use these Sportsman’s Warehouse coupons to maximize your savings in September 2026.
Medicube Coupon Code: 40% Off for September 2026
Upgrade your K-beauty routine with these active Medicube promo codes. Save on Age-R devices, serums, and masks with student discounts and referral rewards.
30% Off Tempur-Pedic Promo Codes | September 2026
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your mattress or swap out your bedding, browse our Tempur-Pedic coupons for up to $300 off and the best sleep of your life.
Bartesian Discount Codes: 35% Off
Upgrade your home bar with the latest Bartesian coupon codes and discounts. Save on the Professional Cocktail Maker, enjoy subscription discounts, and get free shipping on your favorite capsules.
Purple Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 30% Off
On the hunt for the perfect mattress or pillow? Save on your soon-to-be favorite brand, Purple, with these Purple coupons and deals.
Tuft & Needle Promo Codes: 30% Off | September 2026
Save 30% on best-selling mattresses with our top Tuft & Needle coupon codes.
Dermstore Coupons: 25% Off for September 2026
Score major savings on premium skincare, hair care, and cosmetics with these verified Dermstore discount codes and rewards offers.
Groupon Promo Codes: 60% Off in September 2026
Unlock up to 60% off, 40% off packages, and 20% off with top Groupon coupon codes. Explore coupons to save extra on travel getaways, holiday gifts, spa days, and event tickets.
Tesla’s Make-or-Break Cybercab Had a Quiet Debut
An invite-only event in Austin, Texas, kept online fans in the dark for hours.
Wikipedia Workers Unionize for the First Time
More than 200 people in roles such as engineering, finance, and communications will now be represented by the Communications Workers of America.
5 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2026): Subscription-Free, Video, and More
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.
Transplanted Pig Kidney Still Working After a Record-Setting 9 Months in a Patient
Gene-edited pig kidneys could offer a lifeline to patients stuck waiting for a human donor.
.gif)
Nobody Is Saying Why OpenAI and Anthropic Had Outages Today
ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok all suffered outages at nearly the exact same time for reasons that remain murky.
Prediction Market Betting Is Getting People Banned and Arrested
This week on Uncanny Valley, we dig into the latest prediction market buzz, Flock’s AI-powered police search tool, and how tech bros don’t know how to talk about “rouge” AI agents
GPT-6 Astra Is Here—and OpenAI Thinks It May Kick Off the AGI Era
OpenAI leaders think the company’s next generation model, which excels at computer use and coding, may mark a major milestone in AI development.
OpenAI Cut Off a Billion-Dollar Customer to Avoid Elon Musk
OpenAI recently estimated its Cursor partnership would make more than $1 billion in revenue a year, WIRED has learned. It still walked away after Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquired the AI coding startup.
Lenovo’s Project AeroBlade Fanless Laptop Takes Thin and Light to the Extreme
Using Frore’s air-cooling technology, Lenovo’s Project AeroBlade Concept is an ultralightweight laptop with efficient heat management.
I Got a Brief Look at ‘Guild Wars 3,’ and I’m Excited
When the beta arrives next year—15 years after its predecessor—Guild Wars 3 will have a new momentum engine that makes combat in the game feel closer to an action RPG.
Nvidia RTX Spark ‘Superchip’: The First AI PCs Are Here
At IFA 2026, Nvidia and its partners showed off the first RTX Spark-powered laptops and mini PCs, designed to run AI models right on your computer.
Nvidia’s Hugging Face Acquisition Is a $12.9 Billion Bet on Open-Source AI
The long-rumored deal will give the chip giant access to—and help it promote—a huge repository of open-source AI models and data sets.
Scientists Have Found the Most Convincing Evidence Yet of a Dark Matter Particle
An underground detector recorded a strange interaction pointing to a particle with some properties that signify dark matter. The detection is small but promising.
Ugly AI Food Photos Are Only the Beginning
Restaurant menus with AI-generated food images are going viral for their off-putting aesthetic. But AI’s impact on modern menus runs even deeper.
‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’ Is a Bloody Balm for My Completionism
The game starts as a reheated Witcher 3, but evolves into something much more focused.
The Best Air Quality Monitor for Outdoors and Indoors in 2026
These WIRED-tested indoor and outdoor air quality monitors give you insights into your home’s air quality, warn of potentially harmful pollutant levels, and help keep tabs on your environment.
DOGE Affiliate Asked for College Credits for Participating in Takeover
According to new documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, an undergraduate working with DOGE requested that his work for HUD count toward his University of Chicago degree.
Is It Even Possible to Understand Quantum Mechanics?
Common sense is of no help in studying reality at the atomic scale.
This Is Flock’s AI Search Tool for Cops
WIRED rebuilt Flock’s latest search tool from code the company sends to a police officer’s browser. Its AI can keep watch across multiple cameras for anyone fitting a written description.
Smart Toilets Are Already Using AI to Analyze Your Poop
While companies promise they can help users monitor gut health, experts suggest that smart toilets provide little in the way of benefits to the average person.
Face Recognition Is Becoming the Norm for Dating Apps
To keep scammers at bay, dating apps are embracing biometric scanning tools and “verified human” badges. These moves are sparking concerns about surveillance and privacy.
The 2026 El Niño Is Being ‘Supersized’ as Impacts Worsen
The World Meteorological Organization is warning that the climate phenomenon that has the Pacific running a fever will last until at least February, with dire consequences for weather worldwide.
HBO Max Promo Code: 50% Off | September 2026
Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with HBO Max discount codes and subscription deals.
Expedia Coupons: 40% Off
Book your next getaway with Expedia and get up to 75% off your stay, with or without a promo code.
Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | September 2026
Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in September 2026.
Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $300 Off Appliances
Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to $300 off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.
Vimeo Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 40% Off This September 2026
Enjoy 25% off a membership, 40% off, plus an additional 10% off annual plans, and more deals to save at Vimeo.
Lovehoney Coupon Offers: Toys, Lingerie, and Gift Set Discounts
Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.
Total Wireless Promo Codes & Deals: 50% Off Select Plans
Find great deals for Total Wireless, like 50% off select plans, and enjoy big savings.
We-Vibe Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off
Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.
Home Chef Promo Codes for September 2026
Enjoy up to 50% off deliveries, free meals, and more with the latest Home Chef coupons.
ABT Promo Codes & Discounts for September 2026
Learn how to maximize your savings on major appliances, electronics, and mattresses using verified ABT discount codes, rebates, and special coupons and save up to $1,200 this summer.
ExpressVPN Coupons: 73% Off
Learn how to get the best value from your ExpressVPN subscription plans, whether you need a flexible 1-month plan or want to lock in up to 61% savings on multi-year deals.
KitchenAid Promo Codes: Save Up to 20%
Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including up to 20% off countertop appliances.
Meta Pushes Its New AI Agent on Employees—but Eases Off on Tokenmaxxing
The company is reducing pressure on workers to use artificial intelligence tools while encouraging them to experiment with Hatch, its most advanced AI project yet.
Amazon’s 2026 Holiday Deals Are About to Look Better Than They Are
Amazon just hiked prices on Kindles, Echo speakers, Eero routers, and Fire TV devices ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Democrats Have a Plan to Force Trump’s Associates to Cooperate With Investigations
Donald Trump’s West Wing renovations and DC arch could be on the chopping block, should Democrats win the midterms—they could also be leverage.
Trump Administration Sides With OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Lawsuit
The US government wrote a letter in support of OpenAI’s argument that training AI on others' intellectual property is fair use.
ICE Plans to Pay $5 Million to Create National Voting Database
As part of a broader DHS surge to investigate alleged voter fraud, ICE has announced it plans to pay up to $5 million to create what amounts to a federal voter database.
These Russian Mathematicians Taught AI Models How to Talk to Each Other Without Using Words
A startup called Mostik has a wild new approach to combining the capabilities of AI models.
Nvidia will officially bring DLSS 5 to older GPUs — but won’t give gamers full control
Officially, Nvidia's controversial DLSS 5 AI rendering was supposed to launch this evening with only a single game, only on Nvidia's latest RTX 50 GPUs, and with developers in full control of their artistic vision. But...
The unusually muted Tesla Cybercab launch
At a private, closed-door event in Austin, Texas today, Tesla officially launched its gilded car of the future: the Cybercab. It's a huge milestone for Elon Musk, who has been hyping the imminent arrival of driverless...
Steve Ballmer got suspended by the NBA because of a podcast and a jumbotron corruption scandal
Last September, Steve Ballmer insisted in an ESPN interview that the Clippers weren't involved in a shady-looking $28 million endorsement deal for his star player, Kawhi Leonard, that involved no actual endorsing. Now,...
You can watch the coolant flow inside Ugreen’s liquid-cooled power bank
Does your power bank have "CryoPulse technology" or a "Cyber Window"? If you disappointingly answered "no" to both, you might want to consider upgrading to Ugreen's new MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank. It's available...
Dungeons & Dragons is getting a ‘Ravenloft’ live-action Netflix series
A Ravenloft series is currently in development from executive producer Alfonso Cuarón, writer and executive producer John August, and Hasbro Entertainment, Deadline reports. It could bring to life one of Dungeons...
Congressman says TikTok backed out of a meeting to avoid child safety questions
TikTok backed out of a congressional committee's "public roundtable" set for this month over concerns it would be asked about child safety practices, the chair of the committee said. After negotiating "in good faith" to...
Samsung’s beloved Q Series sound system is hundreds off for Labor Day
Researching, buying, then finally assembling a sound system for your TV is daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. If you want one of the best kits you can get at a rare discount, Best Buy and Amazon are selling the...
OpenAI’s next big AI model has ‘entered the AGI era’
OpenAI's next big model is here: GPT-6 Astra. The company calls it a "generational leap in capability" for areas like cybersecurity, professional work, software engineering, science, and computer use. As OpenAI...
Microsoft slashes Xbox Cloud Gaming to just 15 hours a month for Ultimate subscribers
Microsoft is announcing some major changes to Xbox Cloud Gaming today, less than a year after opening up cloud gaming to its Xbox Game Pass Premium and Essential tiers. While all Game Pass plans have included unlimited...
Microsoft opens up Xbox Cloud Gaming with new pay-as-you-go option
Microsoft says it will let anyone access Xbox Cloud Gaming in November, without the need to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass. The change to a pay-as-you-go model is part of some sweeping changes to Xbox Cloud Gaming today,...
Deep Tech & Research 10
The Download: rethinking child safety and fossil-fueled farming
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Child-monitoring apps might need a reboot Digital harms have become...
Agriculture relies on fossil fuels. It’s costing us.
If you’ve had to fill up your vehicle’s gas tank or buy a plane ticket lately, you’ve probably felt the effects of rising fossil-fuel prices. But farmers buying fertilizer for their crops are especially aware of just...
Scaling agentic AI pilots across the enterprise
As agentic AI moves from experimentation toward enterprise deployment, the challenge is figuring out how agents can work together, connect to the systems and data they need, and operate safely across the workflows that...
Facilitating AI integration with simplicity at scale
As companies scale, the technology supporting operations can become a liability just as quickly as it becomes an asset. Disconnected systems, site-specific tools, spreadsheets, and manual workarounds can create data...
The Download: AI puzzles and a path to our nearest star system
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI models flub these intelligence tests. Can you fare any better?...
How AI plotted an interstellar journey to Alpha Centauri
A nonprofit organization called the Fermi Explorer Mission announced today that it intends to launch a spacecraft to our nearest star system by the end of 2029.  It’s a hugely ambitious mission—if all goes well,...
Making the AI-powered case for legacy modernization
For years, legacy technology has been a problem companies knew they needed to solve, but one they often struggled to tackle. The cost, complexity, and risk of replacing business-critical systems could make modernization...
The Download: engineered microbes for crops, and OpenAI’s culture problem
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How engineered microbes could help feed the world’s crops Fertilizer...
How engineered microbes could help feed the world’s crops
Fertilizer is crucial for the global food supply, but making it uses a lot of energy and produces a lot of emissions. Some companies hope microbes can help. A growing body of research shows that seeding the soil around...
The Hugging Face hack could indicate cultural issues at OpenAI
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. By now you’ve probably heard about last month’s major AI security incident, in...
Engineering & Hardware 10
Protecting Dynamic Industrial Robot Cable Carriers
This article is brought to you by Tsubaki KabelSchlepp.In modern automated manufacturing, six-axis articulated robots perform high-speed, multidirectional maneuvers under demanding operational cycles. However, as robot...
Applying Different Forms of Mentorship
This article is crossposted from IEEE Spectrum’s careers newsletter. Sign up now to get insider tips, expert advice, and practical strategies, written in partnership with tech career development company Parsity and...
NASA’s Cargo-Moving Robotic Arm Named 300th IEEE Milestone
In the 1960s NASA began developing a system of reusable space shuttles to make its work more efficient and to reduce costs. The shuttles could launch like rockets, maneuver in Earth’s orbit, and land like airplanes....
AI Efficiency Could Cost Us the Next Generation of Experts
A little over a decade ago, I led the controls design for a first-of-its-kind full digital-control system for a U.S. nuclear plant. It was, on paper, a beautiful machine—engineered to run itself the way a modern...
IEEE President’s Note: Technology for Social Good
Across IEEE, our strength lies not only in the excellence of our individual communities but also in our ability to bring them together around shared problems that demand interdisciplinary solutions. Our mission as a...
This Teen Helped Native American Students Earn Ham Radio Licenses
For many high school students, summer vacation is a time to unplug. For Ruchira Shree, a rising sophomore at West Windsor–Plainsboro High School South, in New Jersey, the break allows her to ramp up her extracurricular...
The E.U.’s AI Drive Undermines Its Own Chip Strategy
This story was originally published by Tech Policy Press.The European Union’s push for technological sovereignty faces an uncomfortable contradiction.As the E.U. rolls out AI factories, gigafactories, and new data...
The First Battery Was Inspired By a Dead Frog
In a display case on the lower level of the Faraday Museum at the Royal Institution in London, there’s an unassuming stack of gray metal discs and blotting paper. It’s not at all obvious that this humble object is the...
Noodling on Nuclear Engines
One day in 1982, Joseph “Rod” Canion and two colleagues from Texas Instruments sat down at the House of Pies in Houston and used a placemat to sketch out what would become Compaq’s portable PC. In 1996, Felix Zandman,...
Oscar Winner Brings Monsters to Life With His Simulation Software
While walking to school as a child, Jernej Barbič would marvel at how beautiful his home was. He was born and raised in a picturesque village in northwestern Slovenia (formerly Yugoslavia), located in the European Alps....
Innovation & Science 57
Cleaning agents may be creating 'traffic' levels of pollution in your home
With promises of killing 99 percent of germs and leaving our bathroom sink smelling like a Nordic fjord (minus the bears), modern cleaning products have left us with the impression that they make our homes squeaky...
Floating data center would provide water and electricity to 32,000 homes
Some companies build a desalination plant and call it a day; others build a data center, while others, still, build power generation facilities. One project wants to build all three … into one facility … offshore … on a...
Google AI turns on its maker in a brutally candid interview
I have issues with AI in general, but one issue I haven't been able to understand is how Google, with enough money and talented staff to produce something impressive with its LLM, has produced the dumbest model I have...
Origins of Alzheimer's protein challenges assumptions on disease
A protein thought to play a critical role in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease may not originate where scientists thought, according to a recent study out of Columbia University.Continue ReadingCategory:...
Yamaha's R2 follows up the beloved R15 with more power and a new frame
Yamaha is adding an exciting little number to its sport bike lineup with the R2, a lightweight follow-up to the R15 that's reigned supreme for nearly two decades.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags:...
New type of stainless steel is optimized for hydrogen electrolysis
If anyone could defeat the “man of steel,” it would be a “man of stainless steel.” However, even stainless steel has its electrochemical kryptonite. Scientists have now created a new version of stainless steel that can...
Scientists use fungi to produce programmable 'living textiles'
Fast fashion drastically changed the world by making clothes cheaper and more affordable than ever, but it came with a huge environmental cost. This has pushed scientists to look for new, more sustainable materials that...
You can’t trust your smartwatch while you work out
Congratulations! Your watch says you’ve grunted, sweated, and panted your way through 1025 calories on your morning run.Continue ReadingCategory: Fitness & Exercise, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and MindTags:...
Triple-threat WIG hydrofoil aircraft makes maiden flight
One of the world’s most unusual aircraft has taken to the air in its first crewed flight. Regent Craft's Viceroy is an all-electric "seaglider" that combines a floating hull, wing-in-ground (WIG) effect technology, and...
Our use of fire has strange ties to how we can talk
Come, sit. Let me tell you a story. Listen closely now.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Fire, Language, Speech, Evolution, Brain
Anti-aging benefits of exercise achieved with mini-muscle implants
Frequent resistance training and cardiovascular workouts are critical for maintaining our mental and physical health as we age.Continue ReadingCategory: Fitness & Exercise, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and...
Kia teases the next great thing in camper vans
Many of our most popular camper van articles of 2026 have one thing in common: the Kia PV5. The smallest member of Kia's Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) modular electric family has proven a highly covetable base for...
Budget scooter steals features from luxury cars
Bengaluru, India-based Ather Energy has been making high-quality electric scooters (the Vespa-like kind) for roughly a decade now, and aims to strike a balance between usability and innovation. That philosophy is...
Smart cycling disc rolls on the chain lube for less waste
All too often, lubricating your bike chain ends up with you inadvertently lubing the ground beneath it, also. The Green Disc+ is designed to change that, by applying its eco-friendly lube only where it's needed. Less...
A-frame tiny house brings classic cabin charm to small living
With its lack of wheels and trailer, this A-frame tiny house isn't a good fit for those who like to take their home on the road. Instead, it trades ease of movement for a cozy and comfortable interior that draws...
The future of work sounds like whispering to your computer
Can you imagine walking into an open-plan office on a busy weekday, seeing people at their desks – and hearing practically nothing? Like not even the staccato rhythm of fingers on a keyboard?Continue ReadingCategory: AI...
Flat optical fibers outshine round ones for ultra-sensitive sensing
Scientists have been presenting evidence that the Earth is round for well over 2,000 years. Yet flat-Earthers remain unconvinced, with some willing to go to the end of the Earth to prove their point. They just haven't...
This Honda Dax is basically a pocket-sized hot-rod chopper
When Honda launched the Dax and its 125cc mini-moto siblings, I bet even Honda couldn’t have predicted the sheer number of custom builds they would go on to inspire. Here we are, with umpteenth Honda 125cc build... and...
Bird-boned concept RV concentrates emerging technologies on eco living
Building upon the foundation it laid with last year's E.Home Eco, Dethleffs is showing an even more innovative, envelope-pushing green RV concept at this year's Düsseldorf Caravan Salon. The all-new C.Core brings...
Bonnell launches 805 RX electric dirt bike with 56 hp and 80-mph top speed
Electric dirt bikes have reached the point where “quiet” no longer has to mean “slow.” Bonnell is the latest company to make that argument, launching the new 805 RX as the first model in its e-Moto lineup.Continue...
World's most terrifying convenience store hangs off the side of a cliff
This tiny store perched 120 meters (394 feet) above the ground on a vertical cliff face has deservedly earned the name of being the world's most inconvenient convenience store. While it serves as a good spot for...
The James Brand's new multitool is as sleek and ultramodern as it gets
Building on the design language it debuted with the new Elko knife and followed up with the reworked Ellis, The James Brand (TJB) packs multiple functions inside the all-new Helton EDC tool. The chassis swells slightly...
Powerful compact pump also illuminates your campsite
When it comes to outdoor gear, there are quite a few requirements: it needs to be compact, lightweight, and preferably combine a few functions. This is how designers came up with a trekking pole that packs 10 tools, a...
Video: Cat-clawed drone is the first to land on near-vertical ice walls
The Ice Dart is a quadcopter designed by researchers at the Université de Sherbrooke in Quebec to solve a problem that has quietly limited drone science for years: there's almost nowhere safe to land in the harshest...
AI shopping cart users spend 32% more at supermarkets
One of AI's many promises is that it will help us do everything better. Work faster, research more seamlessly, and perhaps be more financially prudent? Well, not exactly. Research suggests that AI-assisted shopping may...
US Army to install nuclear micro-reactors on 20 domestic military bases
In a two-for-one move, the US Army has announced that it has authorized the construction of up to 20 nuclear micro-reactors across military bases in the continental United States to provide reliable power and boost the...
Particles from a joint replacement can enter your brain, study finds
New findings by a team of researchers from the US and Australia have complicated an ongoing debate over whether a total joint arthroplasty may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.Continue ReadingCategory:...
Telescopic pickup camping topper lifts into panoramic 5-man truck hut
Colorado truck topper innovator Radica Products has never been known to follow convention. Its very first product widened out the common pickup cap to create a low-profile but roomy camper capable of sleeping two people...
Dual-output sports bottle delivers water or energy gel on demand
While many cyclists like to alternate between sipping water and energy gel, doing so can be an awkward, messy and wasteful process. The Dualfuel Sports Bottle is designed to change that, as it can be switched between...
Laser tech detects fake alcohol bottles non-invasively
Methanol poisoning from contaminated alcohol is relatively rare in countries with strict alcohol regulation, but it remains a serious problem in regions where counterfeit alcohol is common. Outbreaks continue to occur...
Adorable waddling robot can pick up stuff and learn new tricks
This cute little robot duck isn't actually a toy. It's actually a platform for budding roboticists to train on and develop skills. But heck, this might be the most fun design for a hackable machine we've seen...
Alzheimer's hope: Nanoparticles regenerate cells to restore memory
A single injection of a nanoparticle treatment engineered to encourage the generation of new brain cells was enough to reverse cognitive decline in an animal model of Alzheimer’s disease.Continue ReadingCategory:...
Man builds solar e-bike to cross the Alps – France-to-China up next
Shawn Ryan is neither an engineer nor a professional cyclist, just someone who wanted to know how far an electric-assist bicycle can go when the sun is its only fuel tank. The answer, it turns out, is more than a...
324-million-year-old animal with 24 legs reveals how life conquered land
By now, most of us have some knowledge that life on land involved transitioning from the water and evolving the physiological means to do so. But a new study has found reliable evidence that this formative process...
Volkswagen camper van kicks off the next era at surprising price
The age of all-electric Volkswagen California camper van life is finally here. VW was definitely way too late to the party to launch the first electric camper van, and we can't even say it developed the cutest. But it...
400-sq-ft tiny house offers downsizing without the usual compromises
As impressive as many space-saving tiny houses are, not everyone is cut out for climbing into small lofts using movable ladders, or sleeping on a sofa bed every night. The Summit tiny house is designed for those who...
Review: 2026 Subaru Outback is no longer a wagon, goes full SUV
The biggest change for the Outback’s 2026 redesign is immediately obvious. Subaru has completely abandoned the Outback's swoopy wagon profile for something taller, boxier, and more conventionally SUV-shaped.Continue...
Fairbairn-Sykes: The knife that changed modern warfare
When we think of game-changing weapons, it brings to mind hydrogen bombs, ICBMs, nuclear submarines, hypersonic missiles, and lasers. But one of the most significant weapons was a knife. New Atlas looks at the legendary...
Keyboard-MIDI controller combo could be the stuff of musicians' dreams
Polyend, maker of immensely cool drum machines, synths, and guitar pedals, is now working on a product for your desk. Keys combines a playable three-octave piano with a QWERTY keyboard you can use for work, composition,...
Smart ring reads your sweat to measure glucose, ketones, and more
Smart rings are everywhere: smart rings that can record your verbal notes and send them to your cellular telephone for transcription, smart rings that let users pose questions to AI and get answers via earbuds, and...
Genesis debuts luxury EV flagship GV90 with pillarless coach doors
Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis has spent the last decade successfully polishing its image without becoming a major global name.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Genesis, hyundai genesis, Hyundai,...
Review: $150 actioncam is a surprisingly capable GoPro alternative
The budget action-camera market is a crowded one these days, with even GoPro having a crack at the space with its 4K basic Hero model released last year. But this robust all-rounder from XTU offers serious bang for your...
Single-floor tiny house packs a home for two into just 18 feet
When it comes to tiny houses, how small is too small? We're not sure where exactly the line is, but the Nido 5.5 m definitely doesn't cross it. Despite its compact dimensions, the home manages to provide a comfortable...
The Flit M2i embraces bonded aerospace tech to beat Brompton
For decades, the recipe for a premium folding bicycle has been to engineer a smart hinge mechanism, choose your metal and fire up the welding torch. But when UK-based e-bike manufacturer Flit designed its latest...
This sub-$50 power bank doubles as a dumbphone
I'm always happy to find multipurpose gear that lets you pack fewer items when you step out or travel. HMD's latest product is exactly that, and might be worth a look for outdoorspeople.Continue ReadingCategory: Gear,...
1,430-mile range in BYD's full-size PHEV crossover
I don’t know how, but BYD manages to get these sorts of headlines almost every week. This time, it’s for the company’s latest crossover SUV – the weirdly named BYD FCB Ti 9 that promises a whopping 1,430-mile (2,300-km)...
Beyond origami: New algorithm designs expandable 3D lattices
Chances are you’ve seen Hoberman spheres, those kinetic lattices made of joint-connected rods that, with a little manual effort, can contract or expand. Inspired by the ancient Japanese arts of origami (paper-folding)...
Review: Apolosign's rolling 32-inch tablet is kinda fun
To call the Apolosign 32-inch Portable Smart TV a "TV" isn't really doing it justice. It's actually a 32-inch Android 16 LCD tablet on wheels that has full Google Play Store compatibility. Pretty much anything you can...
800-passenger commercial plane boldly reinvents how we will fly
More than 20 years since the Airbus A380 ushered in a new era of commercial flight, Chinese scientists have a bold plan to make it seem obsolete, revealing a new model of aircraft that's unlike anything we've seen...
Prying, wrenching, screwdriving multitool has the soul of a six-shooter
For those who like firearm-inspired aesthetics, a new Kickstarter campaign may be worth a look. A new titanium EDC tool from Rixel is currently available for backing. At first glance, it looks like a pry bar, but it...
Europe's largest 3D-printed housing project creates 36-home community
3D-printed construction is still definitely on the cutting edge, but it's moving toward the mainstream remarkably quickly. The latest major stride comes from Denmark, where a team has completed what it calls Europe's...
$42.9M: America's latest most expensive auction car
Carroll Shelby must be resting happily in his grave, knowing his creation just became the most expensive American ever to be sold at an auction. That’s right, the 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe fetched US$42.905...
Norway's Whale Museum evokes a giant tail rising out of the water
Norway is getting a knowledge and experience center next year that's all about the whales that inhabit the waters near its northern coast. Fittingly, the building's form resembles one of these majestic sea creatures...
Yeast that makes food from plastic could solve two problems with one cookie
A protein-rich cookie made from plastic and agricultural waste could help solve two serious problems facing future generations, according to a team presenting results from their NASA-funded project at the Fall Meeting...
Thunder Duo X puts Dolby Atmos and surround sound around your neck
On paper, the OXS Thunder Duo X sounds too good to be true. At a glance, I thought it might be a little gimmicky. After I plugged the system in and fired up Modern Warfare 3, I finished the campaign with some thoughts...
Scientists just overturned a century-old physics assumption
Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University have discovered an unexpected form of the Hall effect, overturning the long-held assumption that this electrical response only appears when a magnetic field points perpendicular...
Scientists discover two superconducting states hiding as one
Scientists have uncovered hidden complexity inside two ultrathin superconductors that seemed much simpler than they really are. Niobium diselenide and tantalum disulfide appeared to have a single superconducting state,...
Hacker News 20
Grep beats LSP? Why coding agents ignore your fancier tools
Article URL: https://www.agentconnect.md/blog/grep-beat-lsp-harness/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49560260 Points: 47 # Comments: 22
A Mysterious Kidney Disease Has Arrived in Texas
Article URL: https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/ckdu-kidney-disease-immigration/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49559992 Points: 52 # Comments: 37
From Hookswitch to Grave
Article URL: https://computer.rip/2026-06-14-hookswitch-to-grave.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49559901 Points: 16 # Comments: 1
Project Xanadu: Even More Hindsight
Article URL: https://gwern.net/xanadu Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49559522 Points: 55 # Comments: 8
GLP-1s are being linked to fewer serious infections, including TB
https://web.archive.org/web/20260903235256/https://gizmodo.c... Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49558086 Points: 95 # Comments: 49
Which tools do Claude, Codex and Cursor choose? We measured 17k runs to find out
Article URL: https://armature.tech/blog/which-tools-coding-agents-install Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49557206 Points: 157 # Comments: 56
Tasklet (YC P26) Is Hiring a Customer Success Engineer
Article URL: https://tasklet.ai/careers/customer-success-engineer Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49556922 Points: 0 # Comments: 0
The asteroid currently hitting front end web development
Article URL: https://nolanlawson.com/2026/08/23/the-asteroid-currently-hitting-frontend-web-development/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49555233 Points: 123 # Comments: 130
GPT-6 Astra
System Card: https://deploymentsafety.openai.com/gpt-6-astraRelated ongoing threads:OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra on ARC-AGI-3 - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49555691GPT-6 Astra makes major gains in the Artificial...
Qwen 3.8 27B available on Cerebras at 1500 tokens/s
Article URL: https://inference-docs.cerebras.ai/models/overview Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49554520 Points: 508 # Comments: 156
How concerned should we be about Astra's recurrent architecture?
Article URL: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/PLisnSFir8y5AHkmP/how-concerned-should-we-be-about-astra-s-recurrent Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49553321 Points: 117 # Comments: 71
Artificial beaver dams saw juvenile coho salmon survival rates go from 8% to 60%
Article URL: https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/artificial-beaver-dams-california Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49552572 Points: 208 # Comments: 64
K2 Horizon: A connected fleet of six open models
Article URL: https://ifm.ai/blog/k2/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49551760 Points: 279 # Comments: 89
.name Termination
Article URL: https://neil.fraser.name/news/2026/09/03/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49550772 Points: 1579 # Comments: 411
Any Human Ever – One life, drawn at random from all who have ever lived
Article URL: https://anyhumanever.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49550698 Points: 533 # Comments: 257
Porting my 1993 Amiga game to Godot, with an LLM reading the 68000 assembly
These are my notes from porting my Amiga game, which I originally built in Baghdad in 1993 in MC68000 assembly, to Godot, using Claude Fable 5 during last July holiday. It took an evening! Getting the feel right and...
Show HN: Reactor Atlas
Hi HN, I'm a nuclear engineer and tech entrepreneur. After working for 3 years in the National Atomic Energy Commision (CNEA) in HPC software for nuclear simulations, I co-founded ratherlabs.com, a software company...
Ask HN: Who is using MCP in production?
I’ve been following MCP since it first came out. It got a lot of attention early on, but I haven’t come across many people using it in production. I may simply have missed them.If you’re using MCP in production, what...
Go grandmaster Shin defeats AI KataGo with a two-stone handicap
Article URL: https://www.kedglobal.com/artificial-intelligence/newsView/ked202607210007 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49544762 Points: 244 # Comments: 69
GPS glitched across the US by as much as 33 feet
Article URL: https://www.sciencealert.com/gps-glitched-across-the-us-by-as-much-as-33-feet-scientists-have-never-seen-this-before Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49544618 Points: 158 # Comments: 94