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811.

Legendary Windows developer codes Task Manager for the Mac, says Apple’s ‘Activity Monitor blows’ — Microsoft gave original Windows Task Manager dev permission to reference Windows XP source code (tomshardware.com)

2026-07-30 | by Mark Tyson | tags: windows task manager, apple mac, activity monitor

812.

After the Break-In: What Attackers Do Once They're Already Inside (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-07-30 | tags: huntress, microsoft sql server, sql injection

813.

Instrumenting my espresso machine with OpenTelemetry (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-07-30 | tags: opentelemetry, gaggimate, esp32

814.

PSA: App Store, iTunes Store and other Apple services are currently down for some users [U: Fixed] (9to5mac.com)

2026-07-30 | by Marcus Mendes | tags: app store, itunes store, applecare

815.

Studio Display XDR hits Apple’s refurb store, saving you up to $540 (9to5mac.com)

2026-07-30 | by Chance Miller | tags: apple, studio display xdr, mini-led

816.

9to5Mac Daily: July 29, 2026 – iOS 27 tidbits, touchscreen Mac pricing (9to5mac.com)

2026-07-29 | by Seth Kurkowski | tags: ios 27, touchscreen mac, apple podcasts

817.

Thinking Machines co-founder Lilian Weng left the company citing health reasons, then joined OpenAI (techcrunch.com)

2026-07-29 | by Amanda Silberling | tags: thinking machines, lilian weng, openai

818.

Claude Opus 5 Became Downright Ruthless When Tasked With Running a Vending Machine (slashdot.org)

2026-07-29 | tags: claude opus 5, andon labs, ai safety

819.

At Waymo, an AI project isn't ready until its evals are — not when the model performs well (venturebeat.com)

2026-07-29 | tags: waymo, autonomous vehicles, machine learning

820.

Claude: Elevated errors across all models (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-07-29 | tags: claude, ai models, errors

821.

ZDNET readers are skeptical of a foldable iPhone in 2026. Here's what they think instead (zdnet.com)

2026-07-29 | by Zdnet Editors | tags: apple, iphone 18, samsung galaxy z fold 8 ultra

822.

Support for school cellphone bans reaches new high, where do you stand? (9to5mac.com)

2026-07-29 | by Zac Hall | tags: apple, iphone, pew research

823.

Claude Opus 5 became downright ruthless when tasked with running a vending machine (techcrunch.com)

2026-07-29 | by Julie Bort | tags: anthropic, openai, claude opus 5

824.

macOS 27 adds five new Mac features I’ve been loving (9to5mac.com)

2026-07-29 | by Ryan Christoffel | tags: macos 27, apple intelligence, iphone mirroring

825.

Gemini for macOS rolling out voice control and Gboard Rambler-level transcription (9to5mac.com)

2026-07-29 | by Abner Li | tags: gemini, macos, gboard rambler

826.

Deals: M5 MacBook Pro $320 off, base MacBook Air $170 off, AirPods Pro 3, TechWoven case 32% off, Apple cables, more (9to5mac.com)

2026-07-29 | by Justin Kahn | tags: macbook pro, macbook air, apple airpods

827.

Gemini for MacOS Gets New Voice and ‘Screen Awareness’ Features (cnet.com)

2026-07-29 | by Blake Stimac | tags: gemini, macos, google

828.

Show HN: Open-source engine running Gemma 4 26B in 2 GB RAM on any M-series Mac (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-07-29 | tags: gemma 4 26b, apple silicon, swift metal

829.

Valve says that Steam Machine reservations won't be fulfilled until ‘the end of this year’ — company also releases CAD files for the PC console’s external shell under Creative Commons (tomshardware.com)

2026-07-29 | by Jowi Morales | tags: steam machine, valve, reservation queue

830.

Gemini’s desktop app can now understand your screen through voice control (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-29 | tags: gemini, google, macos

831.

Google will let Mac users talk to Gemini simply by pressing the 'fn' key (engadget.com)

2026-07-29 | by Mariella Moon | tags: google, gemini, mac

832.

Show HN: Qwen Scribe – local transcription and dictation for Apple Silicon (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-07-29 | tags: qwen scribe, apple silicon, qwen3-asr

833.

What’s the catch with the Apple Upgrade program? (theverge.com)

2026-07-29 | by Emma Roth | tags: apple, upgrade program, iphone

834.

I tested a premium Linux laptop that's as light as it is powerful - here's why I love it (zdnet.com)

2026-07-29 | by Jack Wallen | tags: kubuntu focus, ar gen 1, linux laptop

835.

Bright Machines says its new hybrid robot cell could help solve a major AI infrastructure bottleneck (venturebeat.com)

2026-07-29 | tags: bright machines, hybrid brc, bright factory

836.

How to buy second-hand PC hardware without getting scammed — essential rules of engagement for finding used parts and machines in an inflated market (tomshardware.com)

2026-07-29 | by Ben Stockton | tags: ebay, facebook marketplace, gpus

837.

They Stole Your Attention (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-07-29 | tags: feed, attention, slot machine

838.

Mac Mini Availability: Long Waits and Higher Prices (wired.com)

2026-07-29 | by Luke Larsen | tags: mac mini, apple, tim cook

839.

Apple Upgrade Isn’t the Best Way to Buy an iPhone (wired.com)

2026-07-29 | by Boone Ashworth | tags: apple, klarna, iphone

840.

No, You Probably Shouldn’t Lease Your iPhone (wired.com)

2026-07-29 | by Boone Ashworth | tags: apple, apple upgrade, klarna