Anthropic users are taking the company to court over Max subscription terms
A new class-action lawsuit accuses Anthropic of misleading advertising about Claude usage with its top-tier plan.
How to watch Apple event today: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, more
Today is Apple’s big September launch event, with a tagline: ‘Surprise and shine.’ Here’s how to watch the Apple event live, and a roundup of new products rumored to debut. more…
Microsoft reportedly gives secret Xbox Game Pass discounts to churned subscribers to reel them back in — targeted offers slash up to 30% off the regular price
Microsoft appears to be using dynamic pricing to push select users to commit to Xbox Game Pass.
Uber invests $10M in Indian fleet operator Carrum at $168M valuation
Carrum Mobility operates about 5,100 vehicles in India and is Uber's largest fleet partner for its premium Uber Black service in the country.
GPT-6 Astra, looped transformers, and hidden reasoning
Article URL: https://magazine.sebastianraschka.com/p/gpt-6-astra-looped-transformers-and Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49627370 Points: 387 # Comments: 131
OpenAI says its next-generation processors could be made at Samsung — double-sourcing with TSMC hints at massive volume requirements
OpenAI deepens chip cooperation with Samsung, possibly prepares to Double source AI ASICs from two foundries in a bid to get more in-house silicon to its data centers.
AI spend per employee slumped at top firms in August — summer doldrums or a warning sign?
Falling token costs, cheaper models, and less spend per employee—AI adoption isn't playing out the way hyperscalers hoped.
These are iPhone 18 Pro’s colors, says Mark Gurman
Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has offered several last-minute leaks ahead of today’s “Surprise and shine” Apple event, including the iPhone Duo name for the foldable. And his latest post on X details the expected colors for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. more…
MFA's Weakest Link: Account Recovery Is the New Attack Path
MFA makes account takeover harder, but attackers are increasingly targeting the recovery processes used to reset passwords and authentication methods. Specops explains why stronger identity verification at the service desk is critical to preventing social engineering attacks from turning account ...
NOAA is putting commercial fishing ahead of conservation
Critics say the new agenda could weaken science-based rules and marine protections.
Cryptocrook ringleader, 22, who met crew on Minecraft admits role in $245M heist
Stolen funds bought mansions, private jets, and supercars – now he faces up to 20 years
Save 40% on Autodesk’s Media and Entertainment Collection — thousands of dollars worth of software in a single bundle
Autodesk is offering a 40% discount on its Media and Entertainment Collection for a limited time.
Shopify acquires Tailwind
Article URL: https://tailwindcss.com/blog/tailwind-is-joining-shopify Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49626190 Points: 1055 # Comments: 405
Lyft is now offering Waymo rides in Nashville
You can now get fully autonomous Waymo rides in Nashville through the Lyft app.
John Ternus posts mysterious video ahead of iPhone 18 Pro unveiling
John Ternus, ahead of his first product unveiling as Apple CEO, has just posted a mysterious video teasing what may be iPhone 18 Pro’s new camera feature. more…
Apple reportedly offering trade-in incentive to encourage iPhone upgrades
We’re expecting today’s shiny new iPhones to be accompanied by price raises, even if they aren’t as painful as initially expected. Apple is reportedly softening the blow a little for some upgraders by offering higher trade-in values for devices with minor cosmetic defects … more…
Last-minute iPhone event rumors: Pre-order time, AirPods 5 features, more
We’re just hours away from Apple’s “Surprise and shine” special event, where it’s expected to announce the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro, new Apple Watch models, and AirPods 5. more…
Group of bipartisan lawmakers ask US government to ban several hack-for-hire firms
The three Indian companies are accused of using hackers to steal information used to sway litigation.
Instacart now has its own AI assistant called Clementine
Instacart launches its own AI assistant that can make it easier to decide what to buy.
A Stealth Startup Thinks It Just Hacked the Memory Shortage
Kepler Computing claims a new approach to chip design—and a proprietary material—can help end the supply bottlenecks that have sent memory prices surging.