Stacked PRs are now live on GitHub
Article URL: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-07-30-stacked-pull-requests-are-now-in-public-preview/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49112232 Points: 39 # Comments: 8
Shanghai Aishengna named as the maker of China's first domestic immersion DUV chipmaking tools — first viable domestic 7nm-capable scanner to be completed by 2038
Aishengna has been named by a single source who declined to be named, and its shareholders, SMEE, and Yuliangsheng didn’t respond to requests for comment.
Okta buys AI security startup Permiso; source says for about $200M
The deal gives Okta identity threat detection capabilities as enterprises seek to secure AI agents and other non-human identities across cloud environments.
Amazon accidentally spent $1.8 million using Claude for menial coding task, went 860% over budget —'catastrophically expensive' coding blunders discovered in internal Amazon AI usage metrics
An internal presentation revealed that a failed AI deployment cost Amazon $1.8 million, while a couple of other projects resulted in hundreds of thousands of extra AI expense. What's worse is that the issue went undetected for several months.
Google says it has fixed a Pixel battery drain issue, but some users disagree
Google said a July update resolves the problem on recent devices, with Pixel 9a and 8a getting a fix in September.
Tesla made its 10 millionth EV
The milestone means Tesla is halfway to accomplishing one of the four core product goals Elon Musk has to hit to unlock his full $1 trillion pay package.
The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You
Avi Schiffmann has a new version of his controversial AI companion. It’s more expensive, and you can’t change its personality.
Quantum computers outperform classical ones, with results you can trust
Three approaches to the issue of quantum results that can't be verified classically.
Yahoo Weather iOS app overhauled with new features and enhanced radar and maps
Yahoo Weather for iPhone and iPad was recently updated with a major overhaul that focuses on new features and an overall redesign.
Microsoft Teams vishing attacks lead to Chaos ransomware attacks
Threat actors are impersonating IT support staff in Microsoft Teams calls to gain remote access to corporate devices and deploy Chaos ransomware in attacks targeting North American organizations. [...]
Here’s everything new for Apple Notes in iOS 27
iOS 27 adds new features for CarPlay, the Messages app, and a lot more, including a handful of Apple Notes upgrades. Here’s what’s new for Apple Notes in iOS 27.
Best Buy is selling an RTX 5080 for more than the RTX 5090’s MSRP
Best Buy has raised the price of the Asus ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC to $2,099 - the first time a major US retailer is directly selling an RTX 5080 for more than the $1,999 MSRP of the RTX 5090, VideoCardz reports. The ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC now costs 40 percent more than its launch price of $1,499, ...
When will fusion power startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems go public?
There are fresh signs that fusion power startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems will list in the next two to three years.
Meta says AI is making it easier to build new apps — and more are coming
Meta says AI is making it dramatically easier to build and launch new consumer apps, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg telling investors the company has more new consumer products on the way following a recent wave of releases for Facebook Groups, Marketplace sellers, Instagram, and gaming.
Deals: MacBook Pro $500 off, rare MacBook Air discounts, AirTag 2, charging gear, MagSage Battery, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the ongoing price drops on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, as well as the best price ever on Apple’s AirTag 2, but we also spotted some rare M5 MacBook Air deals – 10-Core base model $150 off and the 13-inch with the 70W charger...
Google Voice paid subscriptions offer more than just a phone number
The free version may be enough for you, but let's dive into the upgraded features to be sure.
Jailed Flock vandal wipes out three cameras, racks up thousands in damages
A lesson for aspiring vandals: Take out all the cameras, not just the ones that flout your ideals
Netflix lands global streaming deal for ‘The Walking Dead’
Netflix just signed a massive new licensing agreement worth $500 million to bring The Walking Dead Universe to international markets.
Physicists Solve a Muon Mystery. Now, Old Results Don't Add Up
Article URL: https://www.quantamagazine.org/physicists-solve-a-muon-mystery-now-old-results-dont-add-up-20260729/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49111305 Points: 82 # Comments: 32
Nscale buys Anyscale as it seeks to own more of the AI compute stack
British AI neocloud Nscale is buying software startup Anyscale, which helps companies scale their AI workloads across data centers and servers.