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Building a Personal AI Factory

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-17 23:14:29

Building a Personal AI Factory (July 2025 snapshot) Published: July 1, 2025 Overview I keep several claude code windows open, each on its own git-worktree. o3 and sonnet 4 create plans, sonnet 3.7 or sonnet 4 execute the plan, and o3 checks the results against the original ask. Any issues found are fed back into the plan template and the code is regenerated. The factory improves itself. Read on to see what might be useful for you. Guiding Principle – Fix Inputs, Not Outputs When something

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'Ironheart': When to Watch the Final 3 Episodes of the Marvel Series

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 23:00:09

Ironheart, the newest Marvel TV series following Riri Williams after Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, is set to wrap up tonight. Dominique Thorne was initially introduced as the character in the Ryan Coogler-directed blockbuster. Riri is a brilliant teenage MIT student who created a vibranium detector that caught the attention of the CIA, Wakandans, and, um, a water-dwelling god. Ironheart's first three episodes are now streaming on Disney Plus. Pulled from the pages of Marvel's comic books, the

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Aurora Borealis May Hit These 16 States Over the Next 2 Days

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 23:09:00

Alongside fireworks and drone shows, people will have another excuse to look up at the sky this week, at least in select parts of the US. The sun has graced Earth with another round of solar material, which will interact with our atmosphere and make sections of the sky glow. Of course, we're talking about the aurora borealis, and it'll be visible in 16 states on Tuesday and Wednesday night. Of the two days, Tuesday night into Wednesday morning will be your best shot. The Space Weather Predictio

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US critical infrastructure exposed as feds warn of possible attacks from Iran

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-17 21:16:20

Hackers working on behalf of the Iranian government are likely to target industrial control systems used at water treatment plants and other critical infrastructure to retaliate against recent military strikes by Israel and the US, federal government agencies are warning. One cybersecurity company says many US-based targets aren't adequately protected against the threat. “Based on the current geopolitical environment, Iranian-affiliated cyber actors may target US devices and networks for near-t

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Moderna says mRNA flu vaccine sailed through trial, beating standard shot

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-17 22:56:57

An mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna was 27 percent more effective at preventing influenza infections than a standard flu shot, the company announced this week. Moderna noted that the new shot, dubbed mRNA-1010, hit the highest efficacy target that it set for the trial, which included nearly 41,000 people aged 50 and above. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either mRNA-1010 or a standard shot and were then followed for about six months during a flu season. Compared to t

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Pentagon may put SpaceX at the center of a sensor-to-shooter targeting network

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-17 23:51:52

The Trump administration plans to cancel a fleet of orbiting data relay satellites managed by the Space Development Agency and replace it with a secretive network that, so far, relies primarily on SpaceX's Starlink Internet constellation, according to budget documents. The move prompted questions from lawmakers during a Senate hearing on the Space Force's budget last week. While details of the Pentagon's plan remain secret, the White House proposal would commit $277 million in funding to kick o

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AT&T rolls out "Wireless Lock" feature to block SIM swap attacks

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-18 04:23:03

AT&T has launched a new security feature called "Wireless Lock" that protects customers from SIM swapping attacks by preventing changes to their account information and the porting of phone numbers while the feature is enabled. This new feature has been available for some customers for almost a year and has now been rolled out to all AT&T customers. SIM swap attacks are when cybercriminals port, or move, a targeted phone number to a device under their control. This allows them to intercept the

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Moderna says its mRNA seasonal flu shot is 27% better than current vaccine

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-18 04:56:57

An mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna was 27 percent more effective at preventing influenza infections than a standard flu shot, the company announced this week. Moderna noted that the new shot, dubbed mRNA-1010, hit the highest efficacy target that it set for the trial, which included nearly 41,000 people aged 50 and above. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either mRNA-1010 or a standard shot and were then followed for about six months during a flu season. Compared to t

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X is piloting a program that lets AI chatbots generate Community Notes

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2026-02-18 04:26:12

The social platform X will pilot a feature that allows AI chatbots to generate Community Notes. Community Notes is a Twitter-era feature that Elon Musk has expanded under his ownership of the service, now called X. Users who are part of this fact-checking program can contribute comments that add context to certain posts, which are then checked by other users before they appear attached to a post. A Community Note may appear, for example, on a post of an AI-generated video that is not clear abou

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The 7 best cordless vacuums for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-18 09:00:37

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Shopping for the best cordless vacuum cleaners means finding that sweet spot between power, portability and convenience. Whether you're cleaning up after pets, tackling hardwood floors or reaching those tricky spots under the couch, cordless vacuums offer freedom and versatility that t

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Lock down your AT&T account to prevent SIM swapping attacks - here's how

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-02-18 09:06:00

AT&T SIM swapping is a popular type of fraud in which someone transfers your mobile number to a SIM in their own device. By intercepting any messages or phone calls sent to you, they're able to access your two-factor authentication codes and other sensitive information. Now, AT&T is offering customers a way to combat this kind of crime. Available starting today, Wireless Account Lock is an option for AT&T subscribers with postpaid or prepaid wireless accounts. Simply by turning on a switch in

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How to clear the cache on your Windows 11 PC (and why you shouldn't wait to do it)

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-18 09:34:12

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET If your computer desktop looks a little chaotic and you're noticing some performance slowdown, it might be time to do a cleanup. The best way to keep things running smoothly is to ensure you're running the most updated version of Windows (you'd be surprised how many folks' devices are several updates behind). But if you're up-to-date, there are other things you can do to optimize. Also: This compact Windows PC outperforms the M4 Mac Mini in key areas - and it's on sale Wi

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Apple sues former Vision Pro employee for allegedly stealing 'thousands of documents' before joining Snap

cnbc.com Kif Leswing 2026-02-18 14:47:40

A customer tries on the Apple Vision Pro headset during the product launch at the Apple Store in New York City on February 2, 2024. Apple has accused a former engineer for its Vision Pro headset computer of stealing company trade secrets before starting a new job at Snap , according to a lawsuit filed in California last week. In the June 24 court filing, Apple accuses Di Liu, a senior design engineer, of downloading thousands of documents in his final days at the Cupertino company last year an

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Kelly Benefits says 2024 data breach impacts 550,000 customers

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-18 12:28:39

Kelly & Associates Insurance Group (dba Kelly Benefits) is informing more than half a million people of a data breach that compromised their personal information. The Maryland-based health and life insurance agency has issued an update on a security incident it suffered last year between December 12-17, when unauthorized actors breached its IT systems and stole files. On April 9, 2025, the company stated that the incident impacted 32,234 individuals. The figure was revised multiple times until

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The First Footage of Marvel’s ‘Eyes of Wakanda’ Is Stunning

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2026-02-18 12:00:00

You’ve read about it, you’ve heard about it, and now you can see it for yourself. Marvel just released the first footage from its upcoming animated series, Eyes of Wakanda, and it looks like a show befitting such a storied Marvel country. Set to premiere on Disney+ August 27, Eyes of Wakanda will tell stories from across the rich history of the fictional African nation, best known from the Black Panther movies. Stories involving vibranium, the Black Panther, the Dora Milaje, and much, much more

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RFK Jr. Says AI Will Approve New Drugs at FDA ‘Very, Very Quickly’

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2026-02-18 14:10:13

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on the latest episode of Tucker Carlson’s podcast on Monday and it’s filled with the ramblings of a man completely detached from reality. Kennedy falsely suggested vaccines cause autism, more or less endorsed the idea that Anthony Fauci should go to prison, and says that AI will allow the FDA to approve new drugs very quickly. It’s quite a mess. These absolutely unhinged ideas wouldn’t be such a problem if this were any other fringe lunatic appearing on the podcas

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The U.S. Space Force Wants Industry Ideas for Space-Based Missile Interceptors

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2026-02-18 14:52:38

In May, President Donald Trump selected a design for the Golden Dome—a space-based defense system designed to protect the U.S. from foreign missiles. Though some experts consider it a pipe dream, Trump claims he can build it in three years. The United States Space Force is already getting the ball rolling. According to a June 27 request for information (RFI), the Space Force is conducting market research on space-based interceptor capabilities for missile defense. The RFI aims to gather informa

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Nothing Just Killed Its Phone's Flashy Glyph Interface. I Think the Replacement Is Better

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-18 12:30:02

Nothing just announced its long-awaited "first true flagship," the Nothing Phone 3, and killed off one of its most popular and unique phone features in the process. The flashing lights that crisscrossed the back of its previous phones, known as the Glyph Interface, is gone. In its place is something new -- a round black and white screen on the rear of the phone, adjacent to the cameras, which Nothing is calling the Glyph Matrix. With an interface of monochrome dots, the Matrix can show a range

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Nothing Headphone 1 launched: Brings the heat, but not without trade-offs

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-18 18:30:03

Tom Triggs / Android Authority You should be able to achieve 35 hours of ANC-enabled listening time from the Nothing Headphone (1). TL;DR Nothing has launched Headphone 1, its first pair of wireless headphones with a transparent design and solid features. The headphones cost $299 and are available in Black and White color options. They feature 40mm dynamic drivers, IP52 water and dust resistance, Active Noise Cancelation (ANC), physical controls, including a customizable button, and more. No

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From selfie mirror to Magic 8 Ball, here’s what you can do with the Nothing Phone 3’s Glyph Matrix

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-18 18:30:26

TL;DR The Nothing Phone 3 replaces Nothing’s signature Glyph Interface LED lights with a monochrome micro-LED display called Glyph Matrix. Glyph Matrix supports customizable notifications, app interactions, games, camera countdowns, and live indicators. The device features a dedicated Glyph Button to control these functions. There’s also a red indicator on the back that lights up when video recording. After weeks of teasing and hyping, Nothing has just launched the Nothing Phone 3. Not only

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Nikita Bier joins X as head of product: ‘I’ve officially posted my way to the top’

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2026-02-18 17:13:52

In Brief Elon Musk’s X has appointed serial entrepreneur and growth hacker Nikita Bier as its new head of product. “I’ve officially posted my way to the top,” Bier wrote on X, alluding to his large presence on the app. Bier is best known as the founder of apps like Gas, which was acquired by Discord, and TBH, which was acquired by Facebook. Both Gas and TBH were apps geared toward teens, who were encouraged to leave one another compliments. More recently, Bier has been working as a venture p

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Nothing launches its most expensive flagship yet, Phone (3)

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2026-02-18 18:30:00

Nothing on Tuesday launched its newest flagship phone after a two-year gap. At an event in London, the company unveiled the Phone (3), which starts at $799 and aims to take on bigwigs like Samsung and Apple with its differentiated design and features targeting tech enthusiasts. Since releasing Phone (1) in 2022, the GV-backed startup has relied on a transparent design to make its phone stand out from others. The Phone (3) follows that same design language, but it introduces a stranger camera a

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New FileFix attack runs JScript while bypassing Windows MoTW alerts

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-18 23:37:46

A new FileFix attack allows executing malicious scripts while bypassing the Mark of the Web (MoTW) protection in Windows by exploiting how browsers handle saved HTML webpages. The technique, was devised by security researcher mr.d0x Last week, the researcher showed how the first FileFix method worked as an alternative to 'ClickFix' attacks by tricking users into pasting a disguised PowerShell command into the File Explorer address bar. The attack involves a phishing page to trick the victim in

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Show HN: HackerNewt - Breadth-first exploring HN client for iOS

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-18 22:57:23

Don't get lost in big Hacker News discussions! HackerNewt is a Hacker News client that uses an alternative way of displaying comment tree. Advantages over traditional interfaces: - Comment width doesn't get narrower no matter how deep in the tree you are - You always see the parent of the comment you're currently reading - Swiping allows you to move in and out of subtrees with animated transitions that you fully control - You can easily skip subtrees that don't interest you by simply scrolling A

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AT&T now lets you lock down your account to prevent SIM swapping attacks

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-18 23:36:28

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. AT&T is launching a new Account Lock feature that’s designed to protect wireless users against SIM swapping attacks. The feature, which you can enable from the myAT&T app, prevents unauthorized changes to your account, like phone number transfers, SIM card changes, and updates to billing information. SIM swapping attacks have become increasingly co

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Nikita Bier joins X as Head of Product: ‘I’ve officially posted my way to the top’

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2026-02-18 23:13:52

In Brief Elon Musk’s X has appointed serial entrepreneur and growth hacker Nikita Bier as its new Head of Product. “I’ve officially posted my way to the top,” Bier wrote on X, alluding to his large presence on the app. Bier is best known as the founder of apps like Gas, which was acquired by Discord, and TBH, which was acquired by Facebook. Both Gas and TBH were apps geared toward teens, who were encouraged to leave one another compliments. More recently, Bier has been working as a venture p

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Your Netflix just got a free NASA upgrade - beaming spacewalks straight to your living room

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-02-19 04:14:44

quantic69/Getty For several years now, NASA has quietly had its own free streaming service where you could watch live rocket launches, spacewalks, and other space-related content. The space agency's content is about to get a little more accessible, as NASA+ is teaming up with Netflix. In an announcement Monday, NASA said that its live content will also be available on Netflix starting this summer. This includes launches, mission updates, live views of Earth from the International Space Statio

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AT&T's New Lock Option Thwarts Thieves Who Try to Access Your Account

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-19 03:00:02

AT&T is rolling out a new feature in its MyAT&T app intended to prevent nefarious individuals from accessing customers' online accounts. Wireless Account Lock, which has been rolling out in waves but will reach wide availability on Tuesday, disables some key actions that are frequently used to circumvent a legitimate owner's access to their account. This type of access is different from large data breaches, such as the two incidents that AT&T has recently agreed to settle for $177 million. Wire

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Trump’s prospective TikTok buyer reportedly includes Oracle, Blackstone, a16z

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2026-02-19 04:50:02

In Brief After pushing the TikTok sale date back yet again, President Donald Trump said in an interview on Sunday that he had found a potential buyer for the ByteDance-owned platform. Though the president said he will not reveal the identities of the buyers for another couple of weeks, Bloomberg is reporting that the buyer is a group of investors from Oracle, Blackstone, and VC firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). According to the report, these investors had made a bid, but it lost momentum amid t

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watchOS 26 adds ‘hints’ to your watch face, and they look pretty great

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-19 09:07:29

watchOS 26 is coming this fall as the next major Apple Watch update. It will bring a new Apple Notes app, Apple Intelligence features, Control Center upgrades, and more. One new feature is especially unique: ‘hints’ are being added to watch faces in watchOS 26 as a companion of the Smart Stack. Hints in watchOS 26 solve the Smart Stack’s discoverability problem In the last two years, Apple launched the Smart Stack in watchOS and has been progressively upgrading it each year. The Smart Stack i

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Latest Tech News

Building a Personal AI Factory

'Ironheart': When to Watch the Final 3 Episodes of the Marvel Series

Aurora Borealis May Hit These 16 States Over the Next 2 Days

US critical infrastructure exposed as feds warn of possible attacks from Iran

Moderna says mRNA flu vaccine sailed through trial, beating standard shot

Pentagon may put SpaceX at the center of a sensor-to-shooter targeting network

AT&T rolls out "Wireless Lock" feature to block SIM swap attacks

Moderna says its mRNA seasonal flu shot is 27% better than current vaccine

X is piloting a program that lets AI chatbots generate Community Notes

The 7 best cordless vacuums for 2025

Lock down your AT&T account to prevent SIM swapping attacks - here's how

How to clear the cache on your Windows 11 PC (and why you shouldn't wait to do it)

Apple sues former Vision Pro employee for allegedly stealing 'thousands of documents' before joining Snap

Kelly Benefits says 2024 data breach impacts 550,000 customers

The First Footage of Marvel’s ‘Eyes of Wakanda’ Is Stunning

RFK Jr. Says AI Will Approve New Drugs at FDA ‘Very, Very Quickly’

The U.S. Space Force Wants Industry Ideas for Space-Based Missile Interceptors

Nothing Just Killed Its Phone's Flashy Glyph Interface. I Think the Replacement Is Better

Nothing Headphone 1 launched: Brings the heat, but not without trade-offs

From selfie mirror to Magic 8 Ball, here’s what you can do with the Nothing Phone 3’s Glyph Matrix

Nikita Bier joins X as head of product: ‘I’ve officially posted my way to the top’

Nothing launches its most expensive flagship yet, Phone (3)

New FileFix attack runs JScript while bypassing Windows MoTW alerts

Show HN: HackerNewt - Breadth-first exploring HN client for iOS

AT&T now lets you lock down your account to prevent SIM swapping attacks

Nikita Bier joins X as Head of Product: ‘I’ve officially posted my way to the top’

Your Netflix just got a free NASA upgrade - beaming spacewalks straight to your living room

AT&T's New Lock Option Thwarts Thieves Who Try to Access Your Account

Trump’s prospective TikTok buyer reportedly includes Oracle, Blackstone, a16z

watchOS 26 adds ‘hints’ to your watch face, and they look pretty great

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