After accusations of selling ‘perv glasses,’ Meta prepares to sell a pair without a camera
Can Meta dodge the "pervert glasses" accusations with a new camera-free product?
Xiaomi Mimo 2.6 live post-training dashboard
Article URL: https://mimo.xiaomi.com/rl/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49732270 Points: 196 # Comments: 53
iOS 27.2 references new option to overwrite iPhone storage with blank data after erasing
Apple is working on a new option to more thoroughly wipe an iPhone’s storage when erasing the device, but there’s a catch. Here are the details. more…
X will now let US users trade via Cashtags
The move closes the gap between the market discussions taking place on the timeline, and the market itself.
Why Does the Universe Expand?
Article URL: https://cosmicave.org/2026/09/15/why-does-the-universe-expand/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49732087 Points: 12 # Comments: 1
iOS 27 gives Apple Photos a very useful feature I’ve wanted for years
Apple Photos gets a variety of exciting upgrades in iOS 27, including a new feature that’s long been on my wishlist: the ability to save a video frame as a photo. more…
A Deal Hunter’s Guide to Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (2026)
Before Amazon’s October sale begins, learn how to investigate prices and track products like a pro.
California may gut state net neutrality law to comply with Trump admin demand
Trump admin broadband grants forbid states from enforcing net neutrality laws.
Automattic’s interim CEO and legal chief signed reciprocal severance deals during Mullenweg’s brief ouster
CFO Mark Davies and legal chief Andy Missan signed each other’s severance agreements while Matt Mullenweg was on leave, providing a year of salary and additional equity vesting if their departures qualify for the benefits.
MacOS 27 Golden Gate: Top New Features
Siri’s reintroduction takes center stage as Apple officially rolls out the latest version of macOS to download and install.
How good are frontier models at physics?
Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.13009 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49731620 Points: 60 # Comments: 27
iOS 27.2 lets developers use an alternative App Tracking Transparency prompt in the EU
Starting with iOS 27.2, developers will have the option to use an alternative App Tracking Transparency system prompt in the EU, as part of Apple’s recent deal with the bloc. Here are the details. more…
Researchers swap in human brain cells for a mouse's cortex
The results are only a slight improvement over missing the entire brain structure.
Former Waymo CFO jumps to self-driving startup Wayve
Elisa de Martel, who left her position as chief financial officer at Alphabet's autonomous vehicle company Waymo in January, will be based out of Silicon Valley.
I Trained a Fly’s Brain to Generate WIRED Story Ideas
I used an open-source map of a fruit fly’s brain to vibe code a website called PitchFly. Its headline suggestions were delightfully bananas.
Accurate Models of AMD Matrix Cores
Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.14845 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49731360 Points: 53 # Comments: 6
Malware bypasses browser checks to force install Chrome, Edge extensions
A banking malware operation active since mid-2025 has been using a toolkit named KREMLIN to install malicious Chrome and Edge extensions that steal credentials, session tokens, and sensitive data. [...]
Training a 4B model to produce 81% faster query plans than Postgres
Article URL: https://rohanbansal.com/qorl Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49731285 Points: 346 # Comments: 67
Reverse-engineered Jev-like model
Article URL: https://github.com/vinnylarouge/jevlike Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49731282 Points: 47 # Comments: 8
Hear why Science Corp CEO Max Hodak says the screen era is ending at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
At this year's Disrupt, Science Corp CEO Max Hodak will present a vision for screen-free interfaces that can even offer medical help. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.