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Starcloud can’t put a data centre in space at $8.2M in one Starship

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-25 16:06:28

Abstract Starcloud have claimed that a single 100-ton Starship launch could suffice to create a 40 MW space data centre (SDC) for $8.2 M. My analysis finds that this is infeasible in a single launch but requires a total of upto 22 launches. The SDC’s solar arrays require 4 launches determined by examining existing solar arrays on the ISS. Similarly, the ISS’s radiator benchmarks indicate that 13 launches would be needed for the SDC’s thermal management system. The server racks would require an

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Fault Tolerant Llama training – PyTorch blog

news.ycombinator.com Tristan Rice 2026-02-21 18:30:02

Collaborators: Less Wright, Howard Huang, Chien-Chin Huang, Crusoe: Martin Cala, Ethan Petersen tl;dr: we used torchft and torchtitan to train a model in a real-world environment with extreme synthetic failure rates to prove reliability and correctness of fault tolerant training Training loss across 1200 failures with no checkpoints. NOTE: Each small spike is a non-participating worker recovering which affects the metrics but not the model Introduction We want to demonstrate torchft in wo

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Why Does the Return of ‘Friday the 13th’ Have to Be… Like This?

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-02-25 23:00:18

Though previously troubled, the Peacock and A24 series Crystal Lake is now moving full speed ahead—Linda Cardellini will star as Jason Voorhees’ equally murderous mom, Pamela Voorhees—Friday the 13th fans are still longing to see Jason return to the big screen. The rights to the franchise have been in a legal tangle for years, with Sean S. Cunningham, who directed and produced the 1980 original, recently speculating that a new Friday the 13th movie is still a far-off notion. That’s still seemin

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Multiple Studies Now Suggest That AI Will Make Us Morons

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2026-02-26 04:45:53

For the second time in two weeks, a study has been published that suggests that people who use AI may display less cognitive ability than those who don’t rely on it. The studies have bolstered critics’ accusations that AI makes you stupid. The most recent study was conducted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and looked at a sample size of over 4,500 participants. The study, which looked at the cognitive differences between people who used LLMs like ChatGPT to do research and th

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At TechCrunch All Stage, Jahanvi Sardana shares how top startups reshape markets

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-02-26 06:44:56

TechCrunch All Stage — the ultimate founder summit — is shaping up to be a powerhouse event where 1,200 founders and VCs across all stages will come together to forge meaningful connections and gain practical insights they can immediately apply to scale their startups. Join us on July 15 at SoWa Power Station in Boston and be part of the conversation with scaling experts. And now is the best time to register to attend. For a limited time, we’re bringing Investor Passes to just $250 and Founder

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Walmart cracks enterprise AI at scale: Thousands of use cases, one framework

venturebeat.com Louis Columbus 2026-02-26 11:54:19

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Walmart continues to make strides in cracking the code on deploying agentic AI at enterprise scale. Their secret? Treating trust as an engineering requirement, not some compliance checkbox you tick at the end. During the “Trust in the Algorithm: How Walmart’s Agentic AI Is Redefining Consumer Confidence and Retail Leadership” session at V

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Kea 3.0, our first LTS version

news.ycombinator.com Internet Systems Consortium 2026-02-26 10:26:33

ISC is excited to announce the release of Kea 3.0.0! This is a major release, and is the first Long-Term Support (LTS) version of Kea. The software and release notes can be downloaded from our website at https://www.isc.org/download/#Kea. More Open, with Longer-term Support With this release, we are ending maintenance of Kea 2.4 and opensourcing TWELVE Kea hooks that were previously under a commercial license. Now, Kea open source users should be able to use all the features of Stork, includi

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Judge: Pirate libraries may have profited from Meta torrenting 80TB of books

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-26 10:46:52

Now that Meta has largely beaten an AI training copyright lawsuit raised by 13 book authors—including comedian Sarah Silverman and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz—the only matter left to settle in that case is whether Meta violated copyright laws by torrenting books used to train Llama models. In an order that partly grants Meta's motion for summary judgment, judge Vince Chhabria confirmed that Meta and the authors would meet on July 11 to "discuss how to proceed on the plaintiffs’ sep

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TechCrunch All Stage: Learn how AI can supercharge your MVPs with Chris Gardner

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-02-26 11:00:56

TechCrunch All Stage, our big event for founders of startups at all stages of funding (see what we did there?), is coming up July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. And it’s our pleasure to announce that Underscore VC’s investing partner Chris Gardner will join a loaded lineup of speakers by leading a breakout session titled “MVP in the Age of AI: When to Bot and When to Not.” Spoiler: Expect to learn a lot about using AI for minimum viable products. And for for a very limited time, we’re launc

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FTC approves $126 million in Fortnite refunds over ‘dark patterns’

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-26 16:27:08

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved $126,000,000 in refunds to be sent to 969,173 Fortnite players as part of a settlement over allegations that Epic Games tricked users into making unwanted purchases. At the same time, the agency has reopened the claims portal for eligible Fortnite players to submit refund claims, which will be examined for the third round of refunds. This latest development marks the second phase of the settlement the FTC reached with Epic Games in December 2022,

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Apple announces sweeping App Store changes in the EU

news.ycombinator.com Chance Miller 2026-02-26 15:54:08

Apple has announced several major changes to its App Store guidelines in the European Union as part of its ongoing efforts to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Policy changes First, Apple has announced a set of policy changes for developers with apps distributed in the European Union. These changes apply to all developers, regardless of whether or not they’ve opted into Apple’s alternative business terms in the EU. Previously, Apple allowed developers under the EU terms to add a single sta

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Starcloud says 1 launch, $8M but ISS tech says 17 launches, $850M+

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-26 16:06:28

Abstract Starcloud have claimed that a single 100-ton Starship launch could suffice to create a 40 MW space data centre (SDC) for $8.2 M. My analysis finds that this is infeasible in a single launch but requires a total of upto 22 launches. The SDC’s solar arrays require 4 launches determined by examining existing solar arrays on the ISS. Similarly, the ISS’s radiator benchmarks indicate that 13 launches would be needed for the SDC’s thermal management system. The server racks would require an

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Military Launches Website to Find Big Tech’s ‘Army Strong’ Employees

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2026-02-26 16:15:30

If you’re working in Big Tech and looking to make an exit, the Army is waiting with open arms. Someone’s gotta build the tech to drop these bombs, after all. Task and Purpose reports that the Army’s Talent arm has launched Detachment 201, an initiative to pull technology professionals into the military’s ranks—the latest in a growing pipeline between Silicon Valley and the U.S. Armed Forces. The Detachment 201 effort has put out the call for “top-tier, uniquely skilled technology professionals”

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Facing Rising Seas, Thousands in Tuvalu Seek an Escape Through Australia

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2026-02-26 16:55:34

As rising sea levels gradually swallow the world’s low-lying island nations, many citizens will have no choice but to leave their homes behind. In Tuvalu, one of the world’s most climate-threatened archipelagos, the migration has already begun. Nearly a third of Tuvalu’s roughly 11,000 residents are seeking Australian visas to escape the encroaching waters. In 2023, Australia announced that it would launch these visas as part of a bilateral treaty it signed with Tuvalu—the world’s first to crea

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Judge rejects Meta’s claim that torrenting is “irrelevant” in AI copyright case

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-26 16:46:52

Now that Meta has largely beaten an AI training copyright lawsuit raised by 13 book authors—including comedian Sarah Silverman and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz—the only matter left to settle in that case is whether Meta violated copyright laws by torrenting books used to train Llama models. In an order that partly grants Meta's motion for summary judgment, judge Vince Chhabria confirmed that Meta and the authors would meet on July 11 to "discuss how to proceed on the plaintiffs’ sep

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Google Search launches what could be its most useful experiment in years: Preferred Sources

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-26 21:53:48

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Search surfaces recent news posts from various outlets in Top Stories. So far, you haven’t had much say over the news outlets Google chooses as relevant. With its new Preferred Sources experiment in Labs, you can select your favorite publishers for their content to stand out. It’s easy to forget, if you didn’t live through it, just how much of a game-changer Google Search was when it first debuted in the late 90s. While we had options like Lyc

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Apple announces sweeping App Store changes in the EU

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-02-26 21:00:00

Apple has announced several major changes to its App Store guidelines in the European Union as part of its ongoing efforts to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Policy changes First, Apple has announced a set of policy changes for developers with apps distributed in the European Union. These changes apply to all developers, regardless of whether or not they’ve opted into Apple’s alternative business terms in the EU. Previously, Apple allowed developers under the EU terms to add a single sta

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Engadget Podcast: Reviewing our favorite VPNs and M3GAN 2.0

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-26 21:06:57

This week, I chat with Sam Chapman, Engadget’s new security reporter who’s been reviewing VPNs and related products. He dives into what led him to security, the VPNs he likes the most and his thoughts on potential cyberattacks. Additionally, we discuss Microsoft’s latest news around the Windows 10 Extended Security Update, and Devindra explains why M3GAN 2.0 absolutely rules. Credits Host: Devindra Hardawar Guests: Sam Chapman Producer: Ben Ellman Music: Dale North and Terrence O'Brien If

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Google tweaked its AI-powered Ask Photos feature and restarted its rollout

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-26 21:25:05

Google has improved its AI-powered Ask Photos feature and is restarting its rollout to eligible users in the US. The company paused the launch of Ask Photos in early June over issues with latency and the feature's interface. To make Ask Photos speedier, especially on simple searches for dogs or people, Google says its essentially combining the old Google Photos search with Ask Photos. While Google's Gemini models work in the background, the app can now quickly return basic image recognition-bas

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Get your first month of Humble Bundle Choice for just $7 right now - here's how

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2026-02-26 21:28:35

Humble Bundle/ZDNET Looking for a way to save big on indie and triple-A game titles? Are you tired of buying games through corporate storefronts like Steam and EA? Right now at Humble Bundle, you can get your first month of a Humble Choice membership for just $7. That's a 42% discount on a rewards program that does more than just give you access to exclusive discounts and game demos: Each month, 5% of your membership payment goes toward helping one of thousands of charity partners that work wit

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Meta Scores AI Fair Use Court Victory but Judge Warns Such Wins Won't Always Be the Case

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-26 18:32:00

AI companies scored another victory in court this week. Meta on Wednesday won a motion for partial summary judgment in its favor in Kadrey v. Meta, a case brought by 13 authors alleging the company infringed on their copyright protections by illegally using their books to train its Llama AI models. The ruling comes two days after a similar victory for Claude maker Anthropic. But Judge Vince Chhabria stressed in his order that this ruling should be limited and doesn't absolve Meta of future clai

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YouTube's Rolling Out Two AI Tools. Here's What We Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-26 21:15:00

You're probably hearing about artificial intelligence from every angle possible. Meta is planning to use AI to create ads for its company portfolio, including Instagram and WhatsApp. And Google has an AI-mode search tool and even use it for its apps. Now, YouTube is in the mix with new AI features coming soon, too. Here's what you can be on the lookout for on YouTube, and how it could change your watchlist. AI-powered YouTube search tool YouTube will be rolling out a new AI-powered search too

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Chrome is cutting off support for these old Android phones in August

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-27 02:16:14

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The current Chrome version is the last version to support Android 8.0 and 9.0. Chrome 139, launching August 5, will require Android 10 or newer. Phones like the Galaxy S8 and Note 8 will miss out. Are you still rocking an ancient Android phone? Google has announced that Chrome 138 will be the final version of the browser to support Android 8.0 (Oreo) and 9.0 (Pie). Starting with Chrome 139, which is scheduled for release on August 5, users will need A

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The best smartwatches 2025: I wore these for weeks and found the perfect one for your wrist

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2026-02-27 02:12:00

Why we like it: Google's third-generation Pixel Watch 3 is sure to please the masses with two size options, improved displays, and software enhancements that provide a richer user experience. This watch integrates several Fitbit features, including improved heart rate sensors and GPS tracking, making it secretly the best watch available for both Fitbit and Google Pixel fans. Who it's for: Google incorporated a running workout builder that gathers your health data over a two-week period and then

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Circle resumes its post-IPO rally after pullback, stablecoin issuer boosts Coinbase

cnbc.com Tanaya Macheel 2026-02-27 06:58:18

In this article BTC.CM= Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Jeremy Allaire, CEO and co-founder of Circle Internet Group, the issuer of one of the world's biggest stablecoins, and Circle Internet Group co-founder Sean Neville react as they ring the opening bell, on the day of the company's IPO, in New York City, U.S., June 5, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stablecoin issuer Circle resumed its rally on Thursday after a brief pullback this week. Shares were last higher by 12%, after

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Microsoft Is Having an Incredibly Embarrassing Problem With Its AI

futurism.com Unknown 2026-02-27 05:29:33

Despite investing tens of billions of dollars into OpenAI, tech giant Microsoft has a problem: it's in direct competition with its business partner, and OpenAI is winning. As Bloomberg reports, Microsoft salespeople are having trouble wooing both potential and existing customers with the company's Copilot, its AI assistant built on OpenAI's tech. Basically, it feels like a worse version of ChatGPT — which has a free version online. Some companies, like the New York Life Insurance Co, told the

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This 30-second fix made my Roku TV run like new again (and why it works)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-02-27 05:01:00

Maria Diaz/ZDNET The first Roku device was launched 17 years ago. It was initially developed in partnership with Netflix to stream its "Watch Instantly" service. Since then, the company has released numerous generations of streaming players and its very own Roku TVs -- which means you might own one of these older devices. What is a cache? Just like your computer or smartphone, your Roku TV also stores temporary data (the cache) to help apps load faster. It's like a digital shortcut; when you

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Switch 2 Is the Best Handheld Console, but I Think You Can Wait on It, Too

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-27 02:00:00

8.5 / 10 SCORE Nintendo Switch 2 $450 at Best Buy Pros Slim design Large 1080p display Notably better graphics Great-feeling magnetic-attaching controllers Cons microSD Express cards are hard to find right now Battery life is worse than Switch's Still needs more unique exclusives Halfway between Newark and San Francisco, I was settled into my economy seat and fully enjoying the first-class gaming ticket that the Nintendo Switch 2 was giving me in-flight. A big 7.9-inch screen, tilted at a

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Meta Scores AI Fair Use Court Victory, but Judge Warns Such Wins Won't Always Be the Case

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-27 06:32:36

AI companies scored another victory in court this week. Meta on Wednesday won a motion for partial summary judgment in its favor in Kadrey v. Meta, a case brought by 13 authors alleging the company infringed on their copyright protections by illegally using their books to train its Llama AI models. The ruling comes two days after a similar victory for Claude maker Anthropic. But Judge Vince Chhabria stressed in his order that this ruling should be limited and doesn't absolve Meta of future clai

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13-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop review: A slightly worse version of a year-old PC

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-27 06:27:34

Microsoft's new 13-inch Surface Laptop is an odd one. It's inarguably a step down in every respect from last year's 13.8-inch Surface Laptop. But it's also too good (and too expensive) to be considered a replacement for the Surface Laptop Go, the company's perennially overpriced and underspecced entry-level laptop. It's cheaper than last year's Surfaces, but mostly because Microsoft gave those devices a de facto price hike by killing the entry-level configurations of those PCs. We're left with

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Latest Tech News

Starcloud can’t put a data centre in space at $8.2M in one Starship

Fault Tolerant Llama training – PyTorch blog

Why Does the Return of ‘Friday the 13th’ Have to Be… Like This?

Multiple Studies Now Suggest That AI Will Make Us Morons

At TechCrunch All Stage, Jahanvi Sardana shares how top startups reshape markets

Walmart cracks enterprise AI at scale: Thousands of use cases, one framework

Kea 3.0, our first LTS version

Judge: Pirate libraries may have profited from Meta torrenting 80TB of books

TechCrunch All Stage: Learn how AI can supercharge your MVPs with Chris Gardner

FTC approves $126 million in Fortnite refunds over ‘dark patterns’

Apple announces sweeping App Store changes in the EU

Starcloud says 1 launch, $8M but ISS tech says 17 launches, $850M+

Military Launches Website to Find Big Tech’s ‘Army Strong’ Employees

Facing Rising Seas, Thousands in Tuvalu Seek an Escape Through Australia

Judge rejects Meta’s claim that torrenting is “irrelevant” in AI copyright case

Google Search launches what could be its most useful experiment in years: Preferred Sources

Apple announces sweeping App Store changes in the EU

Engadget Podcast: Reviewing our favorite VPNs and M3GAN 2.0

Google tweaked its AI-powered Ask Photos feature and restarted its rollout

Get your first month of Humble Bundle Choice for just $7 right now - here's how

Meta Scores AI Fair Use Court Victory but Judge Warns Such Wins Won't Always Be the Case

YouTube's Rolling Out Two AI Tools. Here's What We Know

Chrome is cutting off support for these old Android phones in August

The best smartwatches 2025: I wore these for weeks and found the perfect one for your wrist

Circle resumes its post-IPO rally after pullback, stablecoin issuer boosts Coinbase

Microsoft Is Having an Incredibly Embarrassing Problem With Its AI

This 30-second fix made my Roku TV run like new again (and why it works)

Switch 2 Is the Best Handheld Console, but I Think You Can Wait on It, Too

Meta Scores AI Fair Use Court Victory, but Judge Warns Such Wins Won't Always Be the Case

13-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop review: A slightly worse version of a year-old PC

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