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How you breathe is like a fingerprint that can identify you

news.ycombinator.com Basilio 2025-09-17 10:41:31

Every breath you take ... could add to a breathing pattern that is unique to you, a study finds.Credit: Anusak Laowilas/NurPhoto via Getty Like the swirls in fingerprints, a person’s breathing pattern might be unique to them — offering a way not only to identify individuals, but also to identify some of their physical and mental traits. A team of researchers measured the breathing of 97 healthy people for 24 hours, and found that they could identify participants with relatively high accuracy f

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Two-year-old defense tech Mach Industries confirms $100M raise led by Khosla, Bedrock

techcrunch.com Julie Bort 2025-09-19 17:00:00

Rising-star defense tech Mach Industries has announced a new $100 million round of funding at a $470 million valuation. TechCrunch first reported that this deal was in the works last month. New investor Keith Rabois from Khosla Ventures joins existing investor Geoff Lewis of Bedrock Capital to lead the round. Existing investor Sequoia also participated. The fresh funding brings the startup’s total raised to about $185 million to date. The round represents a modest step up from the company’s pr

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OpenAI awarded $200 million US defense contract for the use of its AI models

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-19 21:00:52

OpenAI has just launched an initiative called OpenAI For Government starting with a modest new contract. The company was awarded $200 million by the US Department of Defense (DoD) to develop "prototype frontier AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges in both warfighting and enterprise domains," according to the DoD's website. The contract is the DoD's first with OpenAI. It will last a year and take place largely in an area that includes Washington, DC and nearby countie

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OpenAI and Microsoft Execs Reportedly Considering the ‘Nuclear Option’

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2025-09-19 21:40:38

OpenAI and Microsoft like to present themselves as the power couple of Silicon Valley, but behind closed doors, it’s looking increasingly like a distraught and loveless marriage. The two companies, which are bound together by cash flows and an entwined product base, have been undergoing a turbulent negotiation surrounding OpenAI’s desire for a shorter leash and the opportunity to turn itself into a for-profit company. Microsoft appears to be resistant to some of those goals. Now, a new report cl

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Thieves cut fiber lines in failed copper theft, causing Spectrum outage

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2025-09-20 06:15:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust The big picture: Internet outages typically occur due to faulty equipment, accidents, or adverse weather conditions. Deliberate sabotage is rare, and incidents resulting from a mistaken search for copper should be even rarer. But telecoms say it's a growing problem, as a recent major incident near Los Angeles shows. Suburbs near Los Angeles suffered a widespread internet outage over Father's Day we

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Tencent bets its China WeChat and gaming expertise will help it win cloud business in Europe

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2025-09-20 04:37:02

Chinese tech company Tencent is a gaming giant and the parent company of WeChat, the ubiquitous social messaging app in China. Tencent has spent years evolving into a gaming and social media giant in China and in the process, has built up its cloud computing capabilities. The technology firm is now looking to bring that expertise to Europe as it ramps up expansion of its cloud business overseas, Dowson Tong, CEO of Tencent's cloud group told CNBC. "We have strengths and competence in very spe

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Apple launches Back to School shopping promo: free AirPods and more

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-09-20 06:33:07

Apple’s Back to School promotion for 2025 is now available. For a limited time, eligible customers can get AirPods or another eligible accessory for free when they buy a new iPad, MacBook, or iMac. That comes in addition to the year-round discount Apple offers on items sold through the Apple Store for Education. MacBook If you buy a new MacBook, you can get an eligible accessory of your choice valued at up to $199 with your purchase: AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation ($179 value) AirP

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Got a new password manager? Don't leave your old logins exposed in the cloud - do this next

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-09-20 02:50:00

delmonte1977/Getty Images Every modern web browser has tools for tracking the passwords you use with secure online services. Those features are often turned on by default, which means you probably have a random collection of passwords saved in the cloud along with your bookmarks and settings for your default browser. Also: The best password managers: Expert tested Those built-in utilities might have been good enough for an earlier era, but they aren't good enough for our complex, multi-plat

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I recommend this budget ThinkPad for work over laptops that cost twice as much

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-09-20 03:00:16

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 6 has configurations that start at $800. It's a solid budget business laptop with a wide range of configurations. The display and webcam might not be good enough for most users, and opting for higher-end hardware can nearly double the price. View now at Best Buy View now at Lenovo more buying choices On the surface, Lenovo's sixth-generation ThinkPad E14 doesn't look much different from the previous model; it's a quintessential ThinkPad with t

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I'm Can't Wait to Play Remedy's FBC: Firebreak on Xbox Game Pass

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-20 06:00:08

In 2019, Remedy Entertainment released the mind-bending, Kafka-esque game Control. At the time, I loved the idea of a bureaucratic office turned into a violent battlefield filled with office supplies -- like a floppy disk -- that can give you special abilities. So I'm excited to return to that world in FBC: Firebreak, which is on Xbox Game Pass now. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a CNET Editors' Choice award pick, offers hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One an

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FBC: Firebreak: 6 Fun Nods to Control

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-20 05:00:00

FBC: Firebreak is studio Remedy Entertainment's first multiplayer romp. As a Left 4 Dead-esque objective-based horde shooter taking place in the Oldest House (the headquarters for the Federal Bureau of Control), the game is heavy on action and light on story. That doesn't mean that the game is completely divorced from the shared Remedyverse that bridges the events of Control and the Alan Wake series. Firebreak takes place six years after the events of Control, and dimension-hopping Hiss invader

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Who Knew Basketball Needed an Interactive LED Floor?

wired.com Ben Dowsett 2025-09-20 06:00:00

I stood on an indoor basketball court in Orlando, Florida, in mid-May, ball in hand and LeBron 15 sneakers on my feet, ready to run some drills. My instructor drew up a basic diagram for me to follow in my next drill using an iPad. He showed how he wanted me to start at the baseline, then curl up to the corner of the free-throw line before taking a pass and driving to the basket. Easy enough to remember. Here’s the thing, though: I didn’t have to remember any of the words he spoke or any of th

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SK Hynix shares soar to over 2-decade highs as chipmaker's parent reportedly plans AI data center

cnbc.com Dylan Butts 2025-09-20 05:53:17

Illustration of the SK Hynix company logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen. Shares in South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix extended gains to hit a more than 2-decade high on Tuesday, following reports over the weekend that SK Group plans to build the country's largest AI data center. SK Hynix shares, which have surged almost 50% so far this year on the back of an AI boom, were up nearly 3%, following gains on Monday. The company's parent, SK Group, plans to build the AI data center in partner

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Why I like the base iPad more than the Pro and Air - especially at this price

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-09-20 07:00:20

ZDNET's key takeaways The 11th-generation iPad 11th Generation normally retails for $349 The upgraded iPad has double the base storage as the previous generation, more RAM, and an upgraded processor in the A16 Bionic chip. However, it still isn't compatible with Apple Intelligence and doesn't support the Apple Pencil Pro. $299 at Amazon $349 at Apple $329 at B&H Photo-Video more buying choices Multiple 11th-Gen iPad configurations are on sale at Amazon. One of the biggest discounts belongs to

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SK Hynix shares extend gains to over 2-decade highs as parent group reportedly plans AI data center

cnbc.com Dylan Butts 2025-09-20 07:41:03

Illustration of the SK Hynix company logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen. Shares in South Korea's SK Hynix extended gains to hit a more than 2-decade high on Tuesday, following reports over the weekend that SK Group plans to build the country's largest AI data center. SK Hynix shares, which have surged almost 50% so far this year on the back of an AI boom, were up nearly 3%, following gains on Monday. The company's parent, SK Group, plans to build the AI data center in partnership with

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1Password and AWS join forces to secure AI, cloud environments for the enterprise

venturebeat.com Michael Nuñez 2025-09-20 11:09:25

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more 1Password, the Canadian password management company, announced Monday a strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services that puts the firm in position to capitalize on surging enterprise demand for security tools designed for artificial intelligence and cloud-native environments. The partnership is a major milestone for 1Passwo

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Commuters in South Korea will soon be able to pay fares using Apple Pay

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-20 13:38:43

More than two years after landing in South Korea, Apple Pay is about to fill one of its biggest gaps in the country: public transportation support. However, the win might be short-lived. Here’s why. Transit card provider Tmoney confirmed Monday that its system will soon work with both iPhones and Apple Watches. Once live, users will be able to tap to pay for subway and bus rides across the country. As observed by Korea JoongAng Daily (via Reddit), there’s no official launch date just yet, but

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How Did ChatGPT Get 'Absolutely Wrecked' at Chess by an 1970s-Era Atari 2600?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-20 16:14:00

How Did ChatGPT Get 'Absolutely Wrecked' at Chess by an 1970s-Era Atari 2600? The console Gen Xers used to play Pac-Man and Pitfall on apparently was better than anyone knew.

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Google issues apology, incident report for hourslong cloud outage

cnbc.com Jennifer Elias 2025-09-20 21:10:22

Google apologized for a major outage that the company said was caused by multiple layers of flawed recent updates. The company released an incident report late on Friday that explained hours of downtime on Thursday. More than 70 Google cloud services stopped working properly across the globe, knocking down or disrupting dozens of third-party services, including Cloudflare , OpenAI and Shopify . Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Meet and other first-party products also malfunctioned.

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With iOS 26, Apple is solving one of the biggest passkey headaches

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-17 22:20:14

Apple’s next round of OS updates will introduce a long-overdue feature for anyone trying to live in a world without passwords: a seamless, secure way to export and import passkeys across platforms and apps. Here’s how it’s going to work. As noted by Ars Technica’s Dan Goodin (via SixColors), the new capability, which Apple demonstrated during WWDC25, addresses one of the biggest pain points with passkeys to date. Until now, passkeys created on a Mac, iPhone, or iPad were largely trapped inside

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Pitaka unveils their aramid fiber MagSafe power bank, a slim magnetic charger with Qi2

9to5mac.com Fernando Silva 2025-09-20 21:29:40

We are now in 2025, and there are so many MagSafe battery packs out there. Some are multifunctional, others have software touches, some can charge your phone fast, and they all have differentiators to help you decide. But sometimes you just want a beautiful-looking MagSafe battery pack that does all the main things great, while also looking slim, sleek, and stylish. That is precisely what Pitaka was able to do with their new aramid fiber magnetic power bank. Here is what you should know. Be sur

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Reddit user surprised when 1960s computer panel emerged from collapsed family garage

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-20 21:04:19

Recently, a Reddit user discovered a rare RCA Spectra 70/35 computer control panel from 1966 in their family's old collapsed garage, posting photos of the pre-moon landing mainframe component to the "retrobattlestations" subreddit that celebrates vintage computers. After cleaning the panel and fixing most keyswitches, the original poster noted that actually running it would require "1,500lbs of mainframe"—the rest of the computer system that's missing. As it turns out, the panel had been sittin

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Companies Warn SEC That Mass Deportations Pose Serious Business Risk

wired.com Caroline Haskins 2025-09-20 21:16:06

As the Trump administration executes an aggressive deportation campaign across the United States, a growing number of US companies warn that the crackdown could threaten their operations. Since January, more than 40 companies have mentioned the impact of deportations in filings to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, with many saying it could hurt the labor force, increase the risk of a recession, or create more economic uncertainty, according to 74 filings reviewed by WIRED. The impacted

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This 300W Solar Panel Power Station Is Almost Free, Amazon Is Clearing Stock at 40% Off

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-21 01:19:08

With its compact solar panel, this power station is ideal for making outdoor escapades easy. When it comes to portable power, few products are capable of combining number one ratings, strong features, and an unbeatable price tag (until now). Jackery Solar Generator 300 is currently the top-rated power station out there and Amazon recently reduced its price to an all-time record low: For just $298 after discounting, a whopping 40% off the listed price of $499, this is an offer not worth turning

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Patreon to Take Bigger Cut From New Creators Starting This Summer: Here's What to Do

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-21 01:25:00

Patreon is changing its business model, and new creators will soon feel the difference. Starting later this summer, Patreon will increase the percentage it takes from newly launched creator accounts. While existing creators will keep their current revenue share, those joining the platform after the change will give up a larger portion of their earnings to Patreon. As of now, Patreon takes an 8% cut or a 12% cut from creators, depending on their selected tier, though the 8% plan is the most popu

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Google issues apology, incident report for hours-long cloud outage

cnbc.com Jennifer Elias 2025-09-21 05:19:13

Google apologized for a major outage that the company said was caused by multiple layers of flawed recent updates. The company released an incident report late on Friday that explained hours of downtime on Thursday. More than 70 Google cloud services stopped working properly across the globe, knocking down or disrupting dozens of third-party services, including Cloudflare , OpenAI and Shopify . Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Meet and other first-party products also malfunctioned.

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James Webb Peers Into Mysterious Haze Covering Pluto

futurism.com Unknown 2025-09-21 04:22:52

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have peered into a mysterious blue haze cloaking the surface of Pluto — and discovered that it's controlling the dwarf planet's climate and atmosphere. The findings, reported in a new study published in the journal Nature Astronomy, also hint that other worlds, including our own, may have a hazy history as well, potentially reshaping our understanding of how the Earth came to possess its current climate. "This is unique in the solar system," lea

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This Roomba with an auto-empty dock is down to a record-low price

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-21 05:41:05

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 . The Roomba 105 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock has been discounted to $280 as part of an extended Father's Day sale. This is a record-low price, as it usually costs $450. Math tells me that's a cool $170 off. As the name suggests, this lil robovac will automatically head to the included de

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Anker is recalling over 1 million power banks due to fire risk - 2 options if you're affected

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-09-21 05:05:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a new recall for the Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank, model number A1263. According to the report, the lithium-ion battery inside can overheat, causing the device to become a fire and burn hazard to consumers. "Anker has received 19 reports of fires and explosions" caused by its faulty power bank. Among those incidents, there have been "two reports of minor burn injuries" (thankfully not requiring medical a

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Plague of Phone-Addicted Tourists Shuts Down the Louvre

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2025-09-21 05:50:46

If you’re traveling to Paris in the near future, there is some bad news and some good news. The bad news: you likely won’t be able to see the Mona Lisa or any of the masterpieces hanging inside the Louvre, because it’s currently shut down. The good news: You’ll get to see a strong labor movement at work. On Monday, staff at the world’s most-visited museum went on strike, forcing the museum to close its doors over concerns about the effects of mass tourism, according to the Associated Press. The

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Latest Tech News

How you breathe is like a fingerprint that can identify you

Two-year-old defense tech Mach Industries confirms $100M raise led by Khosla, Bedrock

OpenAI awarded $200 million US defense contract for the use of its AI models

OpenAI and Microsoft Execs Reportedly Considering the ‘Nuclear Option’

Thieves cut fiber lines in failed copper theft, causing Spectrum outage

Tencent bets its China WeChat and gaming expertise will help it win cloud business in Europe

Apple launches Back to School shopping promo: free AirPods and more

Got a new password manager? Don't leave your old logins exposed in the cloud - do this next

I recommend this budget ThinkPad for work over laptops that cost twice as much

I'm Can't Wait to Play Remedy's FBC: Firebreak on Xbox Game Pass

FBC: Firebreak: 6 Fun Nods to Control

Who Knew Basketball Needed an Interactive LED Floor?

SK Hynix shares soar to over 2-decade highs as chipmaker's parent reportedly plans AI data center

Why I like the base iPad more than the Pro and Air - especially at this price

SK Hynix shares extend gains to over 2-decade highs as parent group reportedly plans AI data center

1Password and AWS join forces to secure AI, cloud environments for the enterprise

Commuters in South Korea will soon be able to pay fares using Apple Pay

How Did ChatGPT Get 'Absolutely Wrecked' at Chess by an 1970s-Era Atari 2600?

Google issues apology, incident report for hourslong cloud outage

With iOS 26, Apple is solving one of the biggest passkey headaches

Pitaka unveils their aramid fiber MagSafe power bank, a slim magnetic charger with Qi2

Reddit user surprised when 1960s computer panel emerged from collapsed family garage

Companies Warn SEC That Mass Deportations Pose Serious Business Risk

This 300W Solar Panel Power Station Is Almost Free, Amazon Is Clearing Stock at 40% Off

Patreon to Take Bigger Cut From New Creators Starting This Summer: Here's What to Do

Google issues apology, incident report for hours-long cloud outage

James Webb Peers Into Mysterious Haze Covering Pluto

This Roomba with an auto-empty dock is down to a record-low price

Anker is recalling over 1 million power banks due to fire risk - 2 options if you're affected

Plague of Phone-Addicted Tourists Shuts Down the Louvre

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