Google will support ChromeOS until 2034 as it shifts to Googlebook OS
Some recent Chromebook devices will be able to switch to the new operating system.
Trump cuts fuel economy standards back to 2014 levels
In 2020, Trump cut CAFE to 40 mpg. Now he’s cut it again to just 35 mpg.
Shopify opens checkout to browser-based AI agents
Shopify is expanding WebMCP support to checkout, allowing browser-based AI agents to update order details and complete purchases with a buyer’s authorization.
Bose starts adding Auracast to its headphones
The flagship Bose headphones will now be able to connect to Auracast broadcasts for better accessibility. | Image: The Verge A new firmware update for the $449 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2 adds support for Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast as beta features. The flagship Ultra headphon...
Boox Announces the Picco, Its Smallest E-Reader Ever (2026)
The Boox Picco is a palm-sized e-reader with a 4-inch screen, strong support for different ebook formats, and digital utility tools.
First Steps of the PLC Organization – Independent Public Ledger of Credentials
Article URL: https://blog.plcred.org/3mwlphq42d227 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49883159 Points: 35 # Comments: 19
Tesla delays Roadster 2 event again due to bad weather
Tesla says the event "can only be held outdoors," as it's expected to show the car flying in some form using SpaceX thrusters.
iPhone Duo accessories: Here are five top picks for Apple’s foldable
iPhone Duo will be here soon, so if you want to get a head start on accessories for Apple’s new model, here are our top recommendations. more…
The AI boom took over Climate Week and not everyone is happy about it
Just like the rest of the U.S, data centers and AI are dividing climate tech founders and investors.
Watch Elton John give the first-ever performance at Apple Music Hall
Elton John took the stage today for the inaugural concert at Apple Music Hall in London, with Apple Music subscribers able to watch the performance live. more…
Kalshi loses again as judges rule prediction markets must obey gambling laws
Kalshi's defiance of state gambling laws may be headed to Supreme Court.
MicroLLM Lab – Try 7 tiny LLM's in the browser
Article URL: https://stateofutopia.com/experiments/microllmlab/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49882781 Points: 107 # Comments: 50
Over 16,000 Supabase databases expose PII, passwords, auth tokens
Researchers found more than 16,000 misconfigured Supabase databases exposing readable tables with personally identifiable information, passwords, or authentication tokens. [...]
Meta-Led Anti-Terrorism Group Faces Mass Resignation of Expert Advisers
Meta and other tech giants are pushing through structural changes at the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism that outside researchers allege will weaken oversight of an already embattled consortium.
OpenAI’s AI agents need to catch up
OpenAI popularized the modern generative AI chatbot, but as its 2026 DevDay event approaches, it's fallen behind in one of the industry's hottest categories: continuously running, consumer-facing AI agents. On Tuesday, it will likely try to capture the lead in that race. Rumors abound that OpenAI...
Trump finalizes rule to make cars less fuel efficient
President Donald Trump announces plans to weaken fuel efficiency and emissions rules for cars and trucks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on December 3rd, 2025. | Photo: Getty Images The US Department of Transportation finalized its plans today to weaken fuel efficiency ...
Meta is starting an enterprise business to justify its massive AI spending
Meta wants to sell its AI products and services to other companies.
Ayaneo shrank down the Game Boy form factor with its latest $89 handheld
The Konkr Pocket Block is now up for preorder and will start shipping in October.
Nvidia launches new platform for reining in rogue AI agents
As the debate rages over whether the recent spate of rogue AI agents is a step toward AGI or a more conventional engineering problem, Nvidia is offering its own answer to problem. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Monday introduced a toolkit of software and hardware products that add independent securit...
Where to find YouTube's autoplay settings and how to turn it off and on
An annoying feature that's typically on by default.