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Gemini Robotics 2 brings whole body intelligence to robots

Gemini Robotics 2 brings whole body intelligence to robots

Article URL: https://deepmind.google/blog/gemini-robotics-2-brings-whole-body-intelligence-to-robots/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?…
Quantum computers outperform classical ones, with results you can trust

Quantum computers outperform classical ones, with results you can trust

Three approaches to the issue of quantum results that can't be verified classically.…
Okta buys AI security startup Permiso; source says for about $200M

Okta buys AI security startup Permiso; source says for about $200M

The deal gives Okta identity threat detection capabilities as enterprises seek to secure AI agents and other non-human identities across cloud environ…
Friend re-launches its AI pendant with a speaker that talks to you, for twice the price

Friend re-launches its AI pendant with a speaker that talks to you, for twice the price

Do you remember Friend? The Friend that launched an AI pendant, spent $1.8 million of its $2.5 million to acquire friend.com, and plastered the NYC su…
The Cold Email

The Cold Email

Article URL: https://zachholman.com/posts/cold-email Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49103089 Points: 268 # Comments: 102…
Zoox can now charge for rides in its steering-wheel-free robotaxis

Zoox can now charge for rides in its steering-wheel-free robotaxis

Zoox just got permission to charge for robotaxi rides in its boxy, steering-wheel-less vehicles. On Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Admi…
In the Hugging Face breach, OpenAI’s hacker was noisy and fast — but not unstoppable

In the Hugging Face breach, OpenAI’s hacker was noisy and fast — but not unstoppable

Cybersecurity experts told TechCrunch that one of the biggest lessons to be taken from the OpenAI hack against HuggingFace has nothing to do with AI, …
Razer’s new keyboards drop the price on powerful gaming features

Razer’s new keyboards drop the price on powerful gaming features

Razer has insisted that optical keyboard switches are the best choice for competitive esports stars and the sweatiest of try-hards, but it's now relen…
Razer Huntsman V3 HE Review: Jumping on the Bandwagon

Razer Huntsman V3 HE Review: Jumping on the Bandwagon

Razer has finally caved and made its first Hall Effect gaming keyboard. I dug into its switches, features, and gaming performance to see if it was wor…
I Got a Free Meal From a Private Chef—Who Filmed It All to Train Robots

I Got a Free Meal From a Private Chef—Who Filmed It All to Train Robots

A German startup sent a camera-wearing chef to my apartment. In exchange for a free lunch, I let them record every chop and stir to train future human…
AI Scammers Are Better at Building Trust Than Humans

AI Scammers Are Better at Building Trust Than Humans

Researchers pitted a person against a Claude agent and found that, after a week of texting, the AI chatbot was more effective at creating “exploitable…
Keychron announces first open-source firmware for gaming mice

Keychron announces first open-source firmware for gaming mice

Article URL: https://www.digitalfoundry.net/news/2026/07/keychron-announces-first-open-source-firmware-for-gaming-mice Comments URL: https://news.ycom…
Customize Ars your way with an Ars Pro subscription

Customize Ars your way with an Ars Pro subscription

Ars Pro subscribers get customizable layouts along with no ads and no trackers.…
Save Up to $100 on Apple’s Newest AirPods (2026)

Save Up to $100 on Apple’s Newest AirPods (2026)

Save up to $100 on Apple’s latest AirPods models before prices go back up.…
Cyberpunk 2077 packs a lot of fun into its discounted $20 price

Cyberpunk 2077 packs a lot of fun into its discounted $20 price

Over the last few years, CD Projekt Red put a ton of work into fixing Cyberpunk 2077, squashing bugs, polishing content, and even launching new DLC in…
xAI’s last-minute scramble to stop Minnesota’s anti-nudification app law

xAI’s last-minute scramble to stop Minnesota’s anti-nudification app law

xAI is suing Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison over a law passed back in May that broadly targets "nudification" apps, claiming that the statut…
Thinking Machines co-founder Lilian Weng left the company citing health reasons, then joined OpenAI

Thinking Machines co-founder Lilian Weng left the company citing health reasons, then joined OpenAI

Weng previously served as the VP of AI Safety Research at OpenAI.…
Discover what’s next for AI, from the SaaS reckoning to the agent security gap, at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Discover what’s next for AI, from the SaaS reckoning to the agent security gap, at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the AI Stage is back to dig into the single hottest topic in the community for the past few years, presented by Google for…
Gaming and IRL worlds collide in Jumanji: Open World trailer

Gaming and IRL worlds collide in Jumanji: Open World trailer

"I'm beginning to suspect we are not in Jumanji."…
Anthropic is finding bugs faster than Microsoft can fix them

Anthropic is finding bugs faster than Microsoft can fix them

Microsoft is on a mad dash behind the scenes to patch exploits before hackers find them.…
Actually, Starliner might fly into space this year

Actually, Starliner might fly into space this year

"We're feeling pretty good about that," Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said.…
Yet more qubit tech: New quantum dot options, diamond vacancies

Yet more qubit tech: New quantum dot options, diamond vacancies

Companies are making sure we have a surplus of options for building qubits.…
Elon Musk’s xAI is trying to sue its way out of a Grok reckoning

Elon Musk’s xAI is trying to sue its way out of a Grok reckoning

Musk defends Grok, says Minnesota's nudifying app ban is unconstitutional.…
Google begins global rollout of age verification API in Google Play

Google begins global rollout of age verification API in Google Play

Google's new API relies on parents to set age ranges in Family Link.…
French musician Kavinsky found dead

French musician Kavinsky found dead

Article URL: https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/29/dj-kavinsky-known-for-his-track-nightcall-found-dead-at-his-paris-home Comments URL: https://…
Full school day cellphone bans are more popular than ever

Full school day cellphone bans are more popular than ever

As schools across the country continue to implement cellphone bans, a new Pew Research Center survey shows they continue to gain support. Seventy-seve…
Tropical Diseases Like Dengue Fever and Chikungunya Are on the Rise in Europe

Tropical Diseases Like Dengue Fever and Chikungunya Are on the Rise in Europe

Climate change is helping invasive species to not only establish themselves across the Continent but to stay alive for longer. Scientists suggest we g…
KOReader

KOReader

Article URL: https://koreader.rocks/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49095865 Points: 328 # Comments: 114…
What happens when you put AI to work deciphering lost languages?

What happens when you put AI to work deciphering lost languages?

AI is fantastic at spotting patterns, but human insight is the key.…
Encore AI raises $30M to build AI agents that learn from customer calls

Encore AI raises $30M to build AI agents that learn from customer calls

The startup analyzes calls, messages and CRM data to identify effective sales techniques and turn them into playbooks for AI agents.…