Data-only attacks are easier than you think (2024)
Article URL: https://www.usenix.org/publications/loginonline/data-only-attacks-are-easier-you-think Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49811429 Points: 61 # Comments: 23
Discord’s age verification era is upon us, despite community backlash
According to Discord, 90% of users will not have to verify their age.
Transit rewards
Article URL: https://waymo.com/blog/2026/09/transit-rewards/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49811065 Points: 160 # Comments: 187
‘Brothers,’ starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, premieres on Apple TV
The first two episodes of “Brothers,” Apple TV’s new comedy series starring Woody Harrelson (Natural Born Killers) and Matthew McConaughey (Interstellar), are now available to subscribers. Watch the trailer below. more…
Public beta debuts for iPadOS 27.2 and more, here’s what’s new
Apple has a round of new public beta updates rolling out today, including iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and more. Here’s what’s new. more…
OpenAI wants to consult elite mathematicians about how to not fumble again
After turning a string of spectacular mathematical results into a reputational crisis, OpenAI is consulting human mathematicians to help it figure out a less disastrous path forward. On Monday, the company announced a new independent panel of mathematicians tasked with advising it and other AI co...
Web-based IBM 1620 emulator and IPL-V from 1963
Article URL: https://github.com/pkimpel/retro-1620 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49809935 Points: 20 # Comments: 5
Frontier AI keeps racing despite calls to slow down
Anthropic and OpenAI debut Opus 5.5 and GPT-6 Sol and Luna
The pros and cons of using a password manager over an authenticator app
There's no perfect solution, but different authentication methods can work better in some circumstances than others.
Apple Pay is getting even better with four new features and more
Apple Pay is a go-to feature for iPhone users when shopping in stores, online, and in apps. Apple recently announced four new features that make Apple Pay even better. Here’s how they work, plus one major expansion that’s rolling out now. more…
U.S. government urges Supreme Court to reverse Apple contempt ruling over App Store commission
Several legal and business groups, in addition to the U.S. government, filed briefs with the Supreme Court this week in the Apple vs. Epic Games lawsuit, urging the justices to reverse at least part of the contempt ruling against Apple. Here are the details. more…
iOS 27: How to hide or replace the audio button in iMessages
The fact that the "send" button shares real estate with the "record" button can make dealing with iMessage aggravating.
TechCrunch Founder Summit’s agenda revealed: Unlock fundraising, hiring, and AI insights in Boston on November 4
Founders shouldn't have to learn the hardest lessons the hardest way. TechCrunch Founder Summit is designed to make the challenges of starting a company easier and the highs that much greater.
Apple releases first iOS 27.2 public beta with new iPhone Health app
Six days ago, Apple released iOS 27.2 developer beta 1, skipping over iOS 27.1 beta. Following yesterday’s developer beta 2 release, Apple has now issued the first iOS 27.2 public beta version, with the new iPhone Health app included. Apple has also turned on the ability to schedule and purchase ...
Apple rolls out second RCs for macOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.8.1 [U: Public]
Update September 22, 7:04 p.m.: Apple has now rolled out the corresponding public Release Candidates, with the same builds as the second developer RCs. Less than a week after releasing macOS 26.7.1 and macOS 15.8.1 RC 1, Apple is now rolling out the second release candidates ahead of their offici...
Apple releases macOS 27.2 Golden Gate public beta 1
After releasing the second developer beta for macOS 27.2 Golden Gate yesterday, Apple is now rolling out the public beta as well. Here are the details. more…
Improve your Apple CarPlay experience by doing these simple things
CarPlay works well from the start, but you can enjoy a better driving experience by changing some options.
macOS 27 gives you more control over Liquid Glass
9to5Mac is brought to you by CleanMyMac by MacPaw. With the release of macOS 27 Golden Gate, use CleanMyMac first to free up space, optimize your system, and ensure your new Mac runs at 100% on day one. Learn more. macOS 27 Golden Gate is a huge upgrade over macOS 26 Tahoe, and not just because o...
Riot is pulling voice chat from League of Legends 26.20
So close and yet so far...
What does anti-aliasing actually do to your PC games?
Anti-aliasing is an important settings for PC games, but not all methods that achieve the goal of smoother edges work the same way.