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Launch HN: Cactus (YC S25) – AI inference on smartphones

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-06 23:40:29

Energy-efficient AI inference framework & kernels for phones & AI-native hardware. Budget and mid-range phones control over 70% of the market, but frameworks today optimise for the highend phones with advanced chips. Cactus is designed bottom-up with no dependencies for all mobile devices. Example (CPU-only): Model: Qwen3-600m-INT8 File size: 370-420mb 16-20 t/s on Pixel 6a, Galaxy S21, iPhone 11 Pro 50-70 t/s on Pixel 9, Galaxy S25, iPhone 16 Architecture Cactus exposes 4 levels of abstr

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Scientists Just Found South America’s First Amber-Preserved Insects—and They’re Stunning

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2025-10-06 23:00:35

For the first time, scientists have uncovered a large amber deposit in South America containing fossilized insects and other preserved creatures. The small, half-transparent fossils hold a rich assortment of ancient bugs—and a slice of life from little-known ecosystems from over 100 million years ago. A Communications & Earth Environment study published today details amber samples from Ecuador’s Genoveva quarry—the first discovery in South America to yield fossilized insects and other life form

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China Turns Legacy Chips Into a Trade Weapon

wired.com Zeyi Yang 2025-10-06 23:00:00

While the Trump administration was trying to make a TikTok deal happen during a meeting with China last weekend, Beijing was busy adding its own bargaining chips to the table. Actual chips, in fact—semiconductors. In the past week, China has unveiled a series of regulatory actions targeting American chipmakers. The most significant is an anti-dumping investigation into American legacy chips that power everything from cars and refrigerators to washing machines and data centers. Unlike cutting-ed

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James Cameron on AI: it’s ‘just as creative’ as people, but with no ‘unique lived experience’

theverge.com Janko Roettgers 2025-10-06 23:30:00

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. In December, Meta announced a multiyear partnership with James Cameron’s Lightstorm Vision to bring 3D entertainment to Meta’s Quest headsets. This week, Cameron joined Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth on stage during the company’s Meta Connect conference to share a first result of that partnership: Quest owners are able to watch an exclusive preview clip for Cameron’s upcoming Avatar 3 movie via the headset’s new H

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‘Scattered Spider’ teens charged over London transportation hack

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-10-06 23:44:16

is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Two teenagers have been charged in connection with a cyberattack against London’s public transportation network in August 2024. UK investigators believe the “network intrusion” that impacted Transport for London (TfL) last year was carried out by members

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Apple's 25W MagSafe charger is on sale for $35

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-07 03:34:15

Just ahead of the iPhone 17 lineup arriving on Friday, you can pick up Apple's 25W MagSafe charger for a song. The two-meter version of the more powerful charging cable has dropped by 29 percent from $49 to $35 . That's a record-low price. As it happens, that actually makes the two-meter version of the cable less expensive than the one-meter variant. The shorter cable will run you $39 as things stand. If you have an iPhone 16, iPhone 17 or iPhone Air, this cable can charge your device at 25W a

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UK arrests 'Scattered Spider' teens linked to Transport for London hack

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-10-07 03:37:12

Two teenagers, believed to be linked to the August 2024 cyberattack on Transport for London, have been arrested in the United Kingdom. Believed to be members of the notorious Scattered Spider hacking collective, 18-year-old Owen Flowers from Walsall and 19-year-old Thalha Jubair from East London are scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court today. Flowers was previously arrested for his alleged involvement in the TfL attack in September 2024, but was released on bail after being que

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Automatic Differentiation Can Be Incorrect

news.ycombinator.com Christopher Rackauckas 2025-10-07 03:01:35

ISCL Seminar Series The Numerical Analysis of Differentiable Simulation: How Automatic Differentiation of Physics Can Give Incorrect Derivatives Scientific machine learning (SciML) relies heavily on automatic differentiation (AD), the process of constructing gradients which include machine learning integrated into mechanistic models for the purpose of gradient-based optimization. While these differentiable programming approaches pitch an idea of “simply put the simulator into a loss function a

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Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Movie Adds an Intriguing New Star

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-10-07 03:00:00

Dave Bautista and Vincent D’Onofrio want in on the DCU. Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc drops a hot new poster. Plus, go behind the scenes on the return of Netflix’s One Piece in a new featurette. Spoilers get! Resident Evil Deadline reports Paul Walter Hauser has joined the cast of Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil in a currently undisclosed role (start your Barry Burton speculation now). The DCU Dave Bautista confirmed he’s still eager to join James Gunn’s DCU in a new interview with Screen Ra

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Computing’s Top 30: Kelly Onu

computer.org Laurel Tweed 2025-10-07 07:00:50

In addition to her stellar work to ensure application and cloud security for clients across industries, Kelly Onu works to secure technology’s future by mentoring ambitious students and young professionals from all walks of life. Onu’s own experiences as a mentee helped her to sharpen her technical expertise, navigate challenges, and develop as a leader. Today, she pays those benefits forward through active involvement in organizations such as IEEE, Women in Security and Privacy, and the Inter

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‘Him’ Is Filled With Great, Creepy Ideas, But Never Quite Brings It All Home

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2025-10-07 07:00:06

Usually, there are sports movies and there are horror movies, and the two don’t really cross over. In Friday the 13th, Jason Voorhees wears a hockey mask, but he doesn’t take a slap shot. A killer might swing a baseball bat, but they aren’t stepping up to the plate. Him, the new film from Justin Tipping, is one of the first, and maybe biggest, films to ever blend horror and sports, which, just for that, is worth being excited about. The film uses the violence of football, as well as the hero wor

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These Smoked Human Remains May be the Oldest Mummies Known to Science

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2025-10-07 07:13:53

Researchers have discovered what they believe to be the earliest evidence of artificial mummification known to science, pushing back the timeline for the burial ritual to far before the time of the ancient Egyptians. Hunter-gatherers in Southeast Asia who lived some 20,000 and 4,000 years ago buried their dead in tightly crouched or squatting positions. Not only that, but these communities also practiced a form of mummification that involved drying out the human remains over a fire, as research

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Nothing wants you to talk to your earbuds’ charging case

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2025-10-07 06:30:00

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Modern earbuds often tout how many microphones they have on each bud, each helping contribute to crystal-clear calls and heavy duty noise cancellation. Nothing’s Ear 3, announced today, may be the first to boast about how many they have on the charging case instead. There are two, for what it’s worth, and they make up a system Nothing is calling “Super Mic.” Activated by a surprisingly prominent “Talk” butt

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Dawn Capital’s Shamillah Bankiya breaks down the state of the Euro venture market

techcrunch.com Dominic-Madori Davis 2025-10-07 07:00:00

Dawn Capital’s latest partner, Shamillah Bankiya, stopped by Equity this week to talk about the European landscape and the biggest misconceptions Americans have about the European startup world. Dawn Capital is a marquee firm in the UK with more than $2 billion in AUM, 34 exits, and 11 unicorns. Names in the portfolio consist of names including AI companies Collibra and Dataiku. It focuses on early-stage companies, backing them from seed to Series C. It’s currently investing from its $620 milli

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Nothing Ear 3 scores sweet audio upgrades but double-duty case is the low-key star

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-07 11:30:57

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Nothing has announced its newest in-ear earbuds, called the Ear 3. The Nothing Ear 3 features upgraded sound, improved microphones, and LDAC codec support. The case is constructed from recycled aluminum and features dual microphones, enabling it to function as a standalone microphone. After launching the Ear and Ear A last year, Nothing shifted its focus to experimenting with offbeat audio products, such as its open-ear earbuds and atypically shaped h

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These Are the Catchiest Songs of All Time, According to AI and Human DJs

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-07 09:55:02

Got a song stuck in your head? Catchy songs have been around as long as there's been music, but what makes a song stick in our minds is still a mystery. I recently chaperoned the all-night graduation party at my daughter's high school. After hanging out at an all-games-and-rides-free arcade until 2 a.m., we took the graduates on chartered buses to a private all-ages nightclub in downtown Seattle. It boasted free unlimited fountain soda and snacks, a photo booth with props, a trivia contest, glo

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iOS 26 can notify you when your AirPods case is running out of battery

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2025-10-07 20:02:10

Your AirPods and AirPods Pro are getting even better with iOS 26. As well as new features like camera remote and sleep detection to pause media, Apple is also improving the charging experience. With the new update, your iPhone can automatically remind you when your AirPods are running out of juice. These alerts can show even when your AirPods are not currently in your ears, but stored in their case, that is running low on battery. This is perhaps relevant for the new AirPods Pro 3, which have a

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iPhone 17 review: Closer to Pro

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-07 20:00:55

For years, the “regular” iPhone received hand-me-downs from the Pro models. This was less so with the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, but the trickle-down philosophy was still there to a degree. For 2025 and the iPhone 17 ($799) is no longer the compromise that the base model used to be. Apple finally blessed it with a 120Hz display and this year’s most exciting camera feature, Center Stage. While it may seem like Apple is no longer forcing iPhone users to compromise, or at least not to the degree it us

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7 Pieces of Wellness Tech That Could Be Covered by Your HSA

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-07 16:25:00

A health savings account or flexible savings account can help you pay for qualified medical costs, but that doesn't just mean doctors' visits or medications. "They're also a powerful way to pay for a huge range of modern wellness technology and products," said Chris Byrd, senior vice president at WEX, a global commerce platform that administers HSAs and FSAs. According to Byrd, recent research from WEX and Visa found that having the flexibility to use HSA funds on qualified expenses was one of

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Students are using AI tools instead of building foundational skills - but resistance is growing

zdnet.com Joe Mckendrick 2025-10-07 21:47:55

imaginima/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways There is growing concern about student dependence on AI. Today's computer science grads might understand less about IT systems. Some technology professors are pushing back against AI in classrooms. Whether you are studying information technology, teaching it, or creating the software that powers learning, it's clear that artificial intelligence is challenging and changing educatio

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Seeking 2027 Editors in Chief

computer.org Jasmine Ang 2025-10-07 09:00:26

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., 17 September 2025 – The IEEE Computer Society (IEEE-CS), known for producing trusted content in computer science and engineering, seeks applicants for the position of editor in chief (EIC) for several of its leading publications. EIC terms begin on 1 January 2027 and are for two years, pending reappointment for an additional two years, unless noted otherwise below. The application deadline is 1 March 2026. Applications should be submitted online through the EIC Search Ap

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Stepping Down as Libxml2 Maintainer

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-07 19:17:20

Hello, since I’ve stepped in as libxslt maintainer I’ve been studying both libxslt and libxml2 codebases. I have the time to maintain the library I just need to get familiar with the latest changes you introduced like: I haven’t find how to manage both output and input buffers. I found functions like: xmlOutputBufferCreateIO but by the places in which I’ve found them is not clear on how to use them. Should I send you an email with my questions or do you prefer other means of communication?

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Meta will let you use a Quest VR headset to turn your real-world space into a virtual world

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-10-07 19:38:36

is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Meta is rolling out tech that lets you capture a real-world space with a Quest VR headset so you can create a digital, photorealistic VR replica. The company calls the tech “Hyperscape,” and as part of a gradual rollout beginning today, users will be able to use the beta Hyperscape Capture app with their Quest 3 or Quest 3S to make the virtual copies. Initially, you’ll onl

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Meta launches Hyperscape, technology to turn real-world spaces into VR

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-10-07 19:43:31

Although today’s Meta Connect developer conference was largely about new smart glasses, the social networking company did announce a handful of metaverse updates during Wednesday’s keynote. Of these, one of the largest was the introduction of Hyperscape, first demoed at last year’s event, which allows developers and creators to build more photorealistic spaces in virtual reality. The company announced that Hyperscape Capture is now rolling out in Early Access, meaning Quest device owners will b

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Photographer Tyler Stalman reviews the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro cameras

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-10-07 23:39:36

In a new video shot entirely on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, photographer Tyler Stalman takes an in-depth look at the cameras on the new iPhone 17 lineup, with a special focus on the Pro models. Here’s what he found. For the past few years, Stalman has been publishing a comprehensive look at the cameras of new iPhones. This year, he focused on the Pro line, particularly how they compare to previous Pro generations. He also took the time to talk about new pro software features, as w

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‘The Muppet Show’ Is Getting a 50th Anniversary Disney+ Special

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-10-07 23:25:08

After a pair of pilots made in 1974 and 1975, The Muppet Show officially hit the airwaves in 1976—which means 2026 marks an important milestone for Kermit the Frog and his pals. To celebrate the big 50th anniversary, Disney+ will air a one-off special in the much-loved variety show format, with pop star Sabrina Carpenter as a featured guest. In addition, the Hollywood Reporter writes that there’s the potential for the special to turn into a “backdoor pilot” for a future Muppet Show revival. Th

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The DOGE Subcommittee Hearing on Weather Modification Was a Nest of Conspiracy Theorizing

wired.com Molly Taft 2025-10-07 21:10:24

“What this whole debate comes down to is who controls the skies,” Republican representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia told the audience at a House Oversight Committee hearing on Tuesday. “Do we believe in God and that he has dominion over his perfect creation of planet Earth? Do we believe that he has given us everything we need to survive as a civilization since the beginning of time? Or do you believe in man’s claim of authority over the weather, based on scientists that have only been

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Here’s the Jimmy Kimmel clip that got him pulled off the air

theverge.com Jacob Kastrenakes 2025-10-07 23:46:51

is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Disney gave in to threats from FCC chairman and occasional speech regulator Brendan Carr this evening, announcing that Jimmy Kimmel Live! would be pulled off the air “indefinitely.” Carr was unhappy that Kimmel characterized the alleged shooter of Charlie Kirk as “anything other than” a member of the “MAGA g

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Scientists Intrigued by Cream Designed to Make Old Scars Disappear

futurism.com Unknown 2025-10-08 02:08:26

Image by Getty / Futurism Treatments People spend a bundle on hiding or removing old scars, from heavy makeup to laser skin-resurfacing treatments that cost thousands of dollars. They can use topical creams, too, but many products available over the counter don't do anything to lessen bumpy scars like keloids. Intriguingly, though, a team of Australian scientists has found early evidence that a new skin cream could possibly heal those raised scars. In a new paper published in the journal Scie

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AI startup Nscale came out of nowhere and is blowing away Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

cnbc.com Ryan Browne Jordan Novet 2025-10-08 07:50:54

In this article NVDA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Nscale, the UK-headquartered AI infrastructure provider. Courtesy: Nscale Two years ago, Nscale was a brand new startup in the U.K. that had yet to raise any outside funding or officially announce its existence. Last year the London-based company came out of stealth, and in December announced that it had raised its Series A fundraising, totaling $155 million. Now, Nscale finds itself at the center of the action in the hottest

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Latest Tech News

Launch HN: Cactus (YC S25) – AI inference on smartphones

Scientists Just Found South America’s First Amber-Preserved Insects—and They’re Stunning

China Turns Legacy Chips Into a Trade Weapon

James Cameron on AI: it’s ‘just as creative’ as people, but with no ‘unique lived experience’

‘Scattered Spider’ teens charged over London transportation hack

Apple's 25W MagSafe charger is on sale for $35

UK arrests 'Scattered Spider' teens linked to Transport for London hack

Automatic Differentiation Can Be Incorrect

Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Movie Adds an Intriguing New Star

Computing’s Top 30: Kelly Onu

‘Him’ Is Filled With Great, Creepy Ideas, But Never Quite Brings It All Home

These Smoked Human Remains May be the Oldest Mummies Known to Science

Nothing wants you to talk to your earbuds’ charging case

Dawn Capital’s Shamillah Bankiya breaks down the state of the Euro venture market

Nothing Ear 3 scores sweet audio upgrades but double-duty case is the low-key star

These Are the Catchiest Songs of All Time, According to AI and Human DJs

iOS 26 can notify you when your AirPods case is running out of battery

iPhone 17 review: Closer to Pro

7 Pieces of Wellness Tech That Could Be Covered by Your HSA

Students are using AI tools instead of building foundational skills - but resistance is growing

Seeking 2027 Editors in Chief

Stepping Down as Libxml2 Maintainer

Meta will let you use a Quest VR headset to turn your real-world space into a virtual world

Meta launches Hyperscape, technology to turn real-world spaces into VR

Photographer Tyler Stalman reviews the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro cameras

‘The Muppet Show’ Is Getting a 50th Anniversary Disney+ Special

The DOGE Subcommittee Hearing on Weather Modification Was a Nest of Conspiracy Theorizing

Here’s the Jimmy Kimmel clip that got him pulled off the air

Scientists Intrigued by Cream Designed to Make Old Scars Disappear

AI startup Nscale came out of nowhere and is blowing away Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

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