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Jack Dorsey pumps $10 million into a nonprofit focused on open-source social media

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-07-31 08:01:00

Twitter co-founder and Block CEO Jack Dorsey isn’t just vibe-coding new social apps, like Bitchat and Sun Day, he has invested $10 million in an effort to fund experimental open source projects and other tools that could ultimately transform the social media landscape. These efforts are funneled through an online collective called “and Other Stuff,” formed in May, whose team includes Dorsey; Twitter’s first employee, Evan Henshaw-Plath; “Calle,” creator of the e-cash platform Cashu; Alex Gleaso

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Call of Duty cheaters complain after Activision launches new wave of mass-bans

techcrunch.com Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2025-07-31 01:59:19

Several players of the popular first-person shooter Call of Duty complained last week that they were permanently banned from the game for using a well-known cheat. Video game streamer ItsHapa wrote on X last week that Call of Duty players using ArtificialAiming, a cheat provider of more than 19 years, were the targets of a “massive wave of permabans,” referring to bans that cannot be reversed, which prevents cheaters from creating new accounts. The streamer also posted a series of screenshots f

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A recap on May/June stability at Neon

news.ycombinator.com Nikita Shamgunov 2025-07-31 10:22:57

Details of incidents and what we did to prevent more in the future Starting in May, we had a series of feature launches with agentic AI partners that gained far more momentum than we predicted. In two short timespans, the rate of new database creation increased more than 5x, and the rate of branch creation increased more than 50x. While we were humbled by the uptick, the significant burst in operational load caused a lot of strain in the Neon platform, manifesting as more incidents over the cou

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7 Weird Sci-Fi Network TV Shows That Aired Just as Streaming Was Taking Over

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-07-31 17:00:30

Netflix’s first original series, House of Cards, launched in 2013, and television was never the same. But even as Netflix and other platforms began to gain popularity, old-school network and basic cable channels continued to create edgy (and sometimes a bit unhinged) genre shows—the sort of programming that just a few years later would come to dominate the streaming landscape. With that in mind, here are seven weird and wonderful sci-fi shows from the last era of TV before streaming well and tr

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This '90s Movie Is a Sci-Fi Techno-Noir Gem, and It's Streaming Free on Tubi

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-31 16:25:14

Techno-noir may not have ever been a major genre, but it delivers twists and turns in a futuristic city where things are darker than they seem. Films like Johnny Mnemonic, Blade Runner and 12 Monkeys popularized the genre, but they're far from the only options. One of my overlooked favorites of the genre is Dark City, a mind-bending techno-noir thriller that explores the idea of identity against a city swathed in darkness. Released in 1998, the underrated gem preceded The Matrix by a year, and

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A Recap on May/June Stability at Neon

news.ycombinator.com Nikita Shamgunov 2025-07-31 20:22:57

Details of incidents and what we did to prevent more in the future Starting in May, we had a series of feature launches with agentic AI partners that gained far more momentum than we predicted. In two short timespans, the rate of new database creation increased more than 5x, and the rate of branch creation increased more than 50x. While we were humbled by the uptick, the significant burst in operational load caused a lot of strain in the Neon platform, manifesting as more incidents over the cou

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Louis Vuitton says regional data breaches tied to same cyberattack

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-01 05:26:18

Luxury fashion giant Louis Vuitton confirmed that breaches impacting customers in the UK, South Korea, and Turkey stem from the same security incident, which is believed to be linked to the ShinyHunters extortion group. Since last week, the retailer has been notifying customers that their info was exposed in a data breach, first in South Korea, then in Turkey, and on Friday in the United Kingdom. "Despite all security measures in place, on July 2, 2025, we became aware of a personal data breac

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John Malkovich Won’t Appear in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2025-08-01 05:45:51

We’re sure to see a lot of awesome stuff when The Fantastic Four: First Steps hits theaters later this month, but one thing we won’t see is John Malkovich. The legendary star of Being John Malkovich, Con Air, Rounders, Red, and more was cast in the film and shot all his scenes. But, it turns out, those scenes have now been cut. Speaking to Variety, Fantastic Four director Matt Shakman revealed that Malkovich was cast to play the Red Ghost in the film, one of the group’s oldest adversaries. He w

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Over Half of Teens Regularly Use AI Companions. Here's Why That's Not Ideal

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-01 11:58:00

Is your teen using a chatbot for companionship? If you don't know, you might want to ask. Common Sense Media released a study on Wednesday, in which it found that more than half of pre-adult teenagers regularly use AI companions. Nearly a third of the teens reported that conversations with AI were as satisfying as conversations with actual humans, if not more so. Researchers also found that 33% of teens use AI companions such as Character.AI, Nomi and Replika "for social interaction and relatio

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HBO confirms The Last of Us season 3 will arrive in 2027

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-01 17:11:50

If you’re all caught up on The Last of Us (the TV version that is) then you’ll know that season two made clear that when the show returns it will focus a lot more on Kaitlyn’s Dever’s Abby. But it sounds like we’re going to have to wait a while to see that side of the story unfold. Speaking to Variety off the back of The Last of Us netting HBO 16 Emmy nominations this week, the company’s CEO, Casey Bloys, said season three is "definitely planned for 2027." Bloys didn’t offer any more specific i

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Transit software startup Via confidentially files for an IPO

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2025-08-01 21:09:40

Via, the transit software startup that garnered attention for its consumer-facing on-demand shuttle service, said it has filed confidentially for an initial public offering. Via has been batting around plans for an IPO for years. The company filed confidentially for an IPO in 2021, but never took the next official and regulatory steps to enter the public markets. Now, the company says it’s ready. Its status as a confidential filing, however, leaves lots of missing details, including the number

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Google Fiber Teamed Up With Nokia to Pilot Network Slicing. Here’s What That Means for You

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-01 20:45:00

Google Fiber customers may soon have more control over their home internet connection. On June 30, Google Fiber announced its partnership with telecommunications company Nokia to test network slicing, a technology that will allow customers to personalize and have more control over their networks. So what does that mean? Network slicing is a way for internet users to create "lanes" for specific internet usage -- it's a way to prioritize internet traffic without compromising bandwidth somewhere e

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Today's AI Appreciation Day Feels Weird. Celebrate These Other Made-Up Holidays Instead

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-02 08:00:09

July 16 is AI Appreciation Day. So break out the champagne for ChatGPT! Bring gifts of Nvidia chips and cake for Gemini and flowers and training data for Claude. Meta AI has had a particularly rough year, so when you're forced to use it on Instagram, make sure it feels your love. Think that sounds ridiculous? Same. But like most things when it comes to AI, today's Appreciation Day is unbelievably stupid, in a way that's totally on brand. If you've never heard of AI Appreciation Day, don't feel

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Ukrainian hackers destroyed the IT infrastructure of Russian drone manufacturer

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-02 15:18:34

Ukrainian cyber activists, in cooperation with military intelligence, successfully paralyzed the activities of one of the largest Russian drone manufacturers, Gaskar Integration. The attack destroyed over 47 TB of critical data, blocked internal systems, and effectively halted the plant’s operations. This is reported by “Pryamiy” with reference to sources in military intelligence. Hackers from the BO Team and Ukrainian Cyber Alliance groups, supported by the intelligence capabilities of milita

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Google Fiber Teamed Up With Nokia to Pilot Network Slicing. Here’s What That Means for You.

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-02 16:45:00

Google Fiber customers may soon have more control over their home internet connection. On June 30, Google Fiber announced its partnership with telecommunications company Nokia to test network slicing, a technology that will allow customers to personalize and have more control over their networks. So what does that mean? Network slicing is a way for internet users to create "lanes" for specific internet usage -- it's a way to prioritize internet traffic without compromising bandwidth somewhere e

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Congress moves to reject bulk of White House's proposed NASA cuts

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-02 19:56:53

A budget-writing panel in the House of Representatives passed a $24.8 billion NASA budget bill Tuesday, joining a similar subcommittee in the Senate in maintaining the space agency's funding after the White House proposed a nearly 25 percent cut. The budget bills making their way through the House and Senate don't specify funding levels for individual programs, but the topline numbers—$24.8 billion in the House version and $24.9 billion the Senate bill—represent welcome news for scientists, ind

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Claude for Financial Services

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-03 01:03:50

Today, we're introducing a comprehensive solution for financial analysis that transforms how finance professionals analyze markets, conduct research, and make investment decisions with Claude. The Financial Analysis Solution unifies your financial data—from market feeds to internal data stored in platforms like Databricks and Snowflake—into a single interface. Access your critical data sources with direct hyperlinks to source materials for instant verification, all in one platform with expanded

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These 4 Exercises May Be Key to a Good Night’s Sleep

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2025-08-03 01:32:40

When you’re exhausted, starting a new exercise routine may sound like a nightmare, but a new study suggests getting active could be the secret to a good night’s sleep. Scientists in China reviewed existing clinical trial data and found that certain forms of exercise, including yoga and jogging, that appeared to help people sleep longer at night. The findings suggest physical activity should be considered as a frontline treatment for insomnia, the researchers said. “The most important takeaway

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Congress moves to reject bulk of White House’s proposed NASA cuts

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-03 01:05:09

A budget-writing panel in the House of Representatives passed a $24.8 billion NASA budget bill Tuesday, joining a similar subcommittee in the Senate in maintaining the space agency's funding after the White House proposed a nearly 25 percent cut. The budget bills making their way through the House and Senate don't specify funding levels for individual programs, but the topline numbers—$24.8 billion in the House version and $24.9 billion the Senate bill—represent welcome news for scientists, ind

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How Culture Is Made

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-30 22:06:30

Story #1: Take nobody’s word for it It’s November 28, 1660. Europe is in the early stages of transforming from the Middle Ages into something new. At a small university in London, an astronomy professor holds weekly lectures on “Natural Knowledge,” a Middle Age term describing facts that only God would know — how planets move, how human bodies work, things like that. After the lecture a dozen people gather, as they usually do. That particular night the group decides it’s time to start a club d

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The Future of Social Security Looks Grim. 6 Tips to Help You Save for Retirement Now

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-03 04:00:00

Getty Images/Zooey Liao/CNET Social Security payments can help you fund part of your retirement -- but don't bank on it as your only source of income. The Social Security trust fund is expected to dry up by 2034, according to the Social Security Administration. That's one year sooner than initially forecast. While the fund won't vanish completely, it's estimated that you'll only receive 81% of your benefits, at best. Why? The fund has been running out of money for years, but President Donald

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Circle stock drops after House blocks key procedural vote on stablecoin legislation

cnbc.com Mackenzie Sigalos 2025-08-03 13:50:21

Circle Internet Group Initial Public Offering at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., June 5, 2025. Circle shares slid on Tuesday after the U.S. House of Representatives failed to clear a key procedural hurdle that would have teed up votes on long-awaited crypto-related bills. The move dealt a major setback to the digital asset industry, which had framed this week as a turning point for regulatory clarity in Washington, D.C. Circle, the stablecoin issuer that's soared in value

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Uber and Baidu are teaming up to deploy thousands of autonomous vehicles globally

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-03 13:01:09

This will be happening in China and other "markets outside of the US." Uber and China-based Baidu are teaming up to deploy more autonomous vehicles throughout the world. The companies plan on bringing thousands of Baidu's Apollo Go vehicles to various regions that will be accessible via the Uber platform, including mainland China and other "global markets outside of the US." The first joint deployments are expected in Asia and the Middle East later this year. Once launched, Uber riders could b

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The best power banks you can buy in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-08-03 17:27:38

Almost everyone I know owns at least one power bank, and the ubiquity of these portable chargers means that you can pick up cheap units in gas stations and dollar stores. But my extensive testing suggests that these are false economy, and you're very likely buying something that at best won't last long, or at worse could even be dangerous. This is why I recommend buying power banks from reputable brands. Don't worry -- I still work to keep those brands honest by extensively testing every power

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Hackers Can Tamper With Train Brakes Using Just a Radio, Feds Warn

gizmodo.com Rhett Jones 2025-08-03 17:10:56

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an advisory last week warning that a key train system could be hacked using nothing but a radio and a little know-how. The flaw has to do with the protocol used in a train system known as the End-of-Train and Head-of-Train. A Flashing Rear End Device (FRED), also known as an End-of-Train (EOT) device, is attached to the back of a train and sends data via radio signals to a corresponding device in the locomotive called the Head-o

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Joby Aviation says it is doubling production at its air taxi manufacturing hub

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-08-03 21:41:55

JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby Aviation, stands near an electric air taxi by Joby Aviation at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 12, 2023. Joby Aviation is ramping up its manufacturing capabilities in the U.S. as it races to roll out air taxi service in 2026. The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) maker said Tuesday that it's launching production at its remodeled components facility in Dayton, Ohio, and plans to double capacity at its

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AMD to resume MI308 AI chip exports to China

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-08-04 01:28:28

Lisa Su, chair and CEO of Advanced Micro Devices Inc., during the AMD Advancing AI event in San Jose, California, on Dec. 6, 2023. Advanced Micro Devices said Tuesday that it will soon restart shipments of its MI308 artificial intelligence chips to China. The stock climbed 7% following the news. The company said Tuesday that the U.S. Commerce Department plans to resume reviewing its license applications to send the products to the world's second-largest economy. AMD said it plans to start ship

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Lucid will add hands-free driving options later this month

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-04 01:28:17

Lucid is about to roll out its first hands-free features. On July 30, Lucid Air sedan owners with the DreamDrive Pro add-on will get automated drive assist and lane-change features. If you have a Gravity SUV you'll have to wait until later this year. The features will arrive via an OTA update for vehicles with DreamDrive Pro hardware. The optional add-on has 32 sensors, including LiDAR, radar, ultrasonic sensors and cameras. DreamDrive Pro already supports semi-autonomous features like lane cha

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GOP’s pro-industry crypto bills could financially ruin millions, lawmaker warns

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-04 01:45:59

It's "Crypto Week" in Congress, and experts continue to warn that legislation Donald Trump wants passed quickly could give the president ample opportunities to grift while leaving Americans more vulnerable to scams and financial ruin. Perhaps most controversial of the bills is the one that's closest to reaching Trump's desk, the GENIUS Act, which creates a framework for banks and private companies to issue stablecoins. After passing in the Senate last month, the House of Representatives is hopi

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Lucid Motors will roll out hands-free highway driving this month

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2025-08-04 01:34:00

Lucid Motors is set to roll out a software update on July 30 that will enable hands-free highway driving on its Air sedans, a major step forward for the company’s advanced driver assistance system. The rollout will put Lucid Motors on a short list of companies that have made hands-free driving possible in the United States. Ford has a system called BlueCruise, General Motors has Super Cruise, and Mercedes-Benz has Drive Pilot, although it’s not as widely available. In the right conditions and i

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Jack Dorsey pumps $10 million into a nonprofit focused on open-source social media

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Lucid Motors will roll out hands-free highway driving this month

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