iPhone 18 Pro vs Pixel 11 Pro: How Apple and Google's flagships stack up
Google and Apple's latest flagships feature more AI, better cameras and few reasons to switch ecosystems.
Florida confirms DMV database breached via stolen police account
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has confirmed that its DAVID driver database suffered a data breach, saying the attackers gained access using credentials belonging to a police department employee. [...]
Roblox will soon add offline and browser-based play modes
Roblox has revealed that players will be able to play in-browser and offline in the near future.
Roblox is making it easier to build games with AI — and play them outside Roblox
At its annual Roblox Developer Conference (RDC), the company announced several new features, including new game-creation tools, expanded NPC capabilities, and the ability to make games available across platforms, including the web.
Meta Sued Over Training Data for Its AI and Face-Recognition Systems
The proposed class action alleges Meta illegally harvested people’s Facebook and Instagram photos to train its AI image-generation models and to build its unreleased “NameTag” face recognition feature.
Central Eurasia names its 2026 Road to Battlefield winners: Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ
Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ took the top three spots at the regional final of Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 and will represent Central Eurasia in the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this October.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro cases are already in stores, and not just for the new models
Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro cases and other accessories are now available in Apple Stores. Pre-orders for the new phones start tomorrow ahead of the launch in one week. more…
GrapheneOS' rewritten Messages app is released
Article URL: https://github.com/GrapheneOS/Messaging/releases/tag/13 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49663373 Points: 171 # Comments: 98
Scientists unlock secrets of ancient Egyptian materials with proteomics
Analysis revealed seed proteins from sesame and moringa, which held religious and symbolic significance.
CIA Releases President's Daily Briefs in Commemoration of 9/11
https://www.cia.gov/stories/story/cia-releases-presidents-da... Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49663054 Points: 92 # Comments: 53
I spent $220 on Google app ads and 60% of the installs were robots
Article URL: https://dayzlegame.com/blog/google-ads-bot-farm/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49662990 Points: 232 # Comments: 122
Oracle tries to appease Stargate data center opponents with renewables push
Renewables pledge won’t change the Oracle and OpenAI data center’s use of gas.
Litelm: LiteLLM Without the Bloat
Article URL: https://github.com/kennethwolters/litelm Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49662767 Points: 83 # Comments: 34
HomeKit Weekly: Shelly’s Flood S Gen4 is a low cost Matter leak sensor for Apple Home
Water damage is one of those problems where a single sensor can save you a major repair bill on your floors, cabinets, etc. Leak sensors have been among the best values in the smart home for years, and Shelly’s new Flood S Gen4 makes it even easier to get started. It’s under $30, Matter-certified...
The EPA is planning to scrap public review rules for data center pollution
Article URL: https://capitalbnews.org/data-centers-permit-rules-epa/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49662672 Points: 311 # Comments: 211
A misalignment of AI in mathematics
https://terrytao.wordpress.com/2026/09/11/a-severe-misalignm... https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2026/09/11/..., https://unwall.app/www.economist.com/science-and-technology/... Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49662371 Points: 556 # Comments: 614
More JFrog Artifactory bugs under attack, and all 3 have patches
If you're waiting for a sign to upgrade to a fixed version: this is it
Λ Snap – An inviting programming language for kids and adults for CS study
Article URL: https://snap.berkeley.edu/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49662214 Points: 100 # Comments: 53
iOS 27.1 release date: Here’s when to expect the new iPhone update
iOS 27 launches for all users next week, and will be followed not long after by the first iOS 27.1 beta and public launch. Here’s when to expect iOS 27.1’s arrival. more…
New images show a detailed view of Meta's upcoming mixed reality headset
The device known as Project Phoenix is a new form factor for Meta.