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New Side-Channel Attack Uses Browser Storage to Fingerprint Devices
Researchers developed FROST, a side-channel attack using OPFS-based SSD timing in browsers to create persistent device fingerprints that bypass privacy protections.
OpenRouter's $113M Series B Signals AI Middleware Boom
OpenRouter raised $113 million to connect developers to multiple AI models. The Series B round underscores growing investor confidence in AI infrastructure companies.
Deflock Maps Over 100,000 License Plate Readers Across the US
Deflock has mapped more than 100,000 automated license plate readers in the US, raising privacy and surveillance concerns.
A Mathematician Verified an OpenAI Proof. Here's What He Found
Mathematician Will Sawin reviewed a proof from an OpenAI model that claimed to disprove a famous conjecture. His findings reveal both the promise and limits of AI in mathematics.
Custom Cyberdeck Builds Bring 80s Sci-Fi Computers to Life
A growing DIY community builds custom cyberdeck computers inspired by 1980s sci-fi like 'Neuromancer'. Using Raspberry Pi and 3D printing, hobbyists create unique portable machines.
Google Phone App Flags AI Voice Cloning Scams That Spoof Your Contacts
Google's Phone app now alerts users when scammers spoof a contact's number and use AI voice cloning. The feature targets the $893 million lost to such scams in 2025.
Bots Surpass Human Internet Traffic for First Time, Cloudflare CEO Says
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince reports that automated bot traffic has overtaken human traffic online for the first time, arriving a year earlier than predictions.
Published Authors Reveal Their Preferred E-Readers Beyond Amazon's Kindle
Professional authors share surprising e-reader picks, showing that Kindle faces serious competition from Kobo, Boox and reMarkable devices.
Hacker News's AI Skepticism: A Culture of Critical Thinking
Hacker News users are notably critical of AI, reflecting a culture of technical skepticism and distrust of hype.
AGI Already Here, Says A16z's Marc Andreessen in Rogan Interview
Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen claimed on Joe Rogan's podcast that advanced AI models achieved artificial general intelligence three months ago. The statement challenges current definitions of AGI and ignites debate among AI researchers.
Indie Game Burn-9 Turns Metal Gear’s Codec Calls Into a Standalone Experience
Burn-9 is an indie game built entirely from Metal Gear Solid's Codec scenes. It strips away action for pure conversation. Also, a trailer for Penguin Colony debuts.
One developer built a museum of 600 operating systems you can run today
Andrew Warkentin's Virtual OS Museum offers over 1,700 OS installations for download and emulation, spanning from 1948 to modern builds.
Zig Introduces Structs of Arrays for Better Memory Performance
Zig adds native struct-of-arrays support improving cache efficiency and SIMD use for high-performance computing.
PostgreSQL 19 to Introduce Long-Awaited Query Hints Feature
PostgreSQL 19 plans to add query hints, a feature that helps developers optimize slow database queries. This marks a significant shift for a project that long resisted the capability.
PyCharm AI Code Completion Raises New Security Questions for Developers
PyCharm AI code completions can be manipulated via malicious context, introducing security flaws. This raises supply chain risks and demands developer caution.
The Developer Who Automated His Own Job Out of Existence
A developer automated his own role, raising questions about AI's impact on software engineering careers and the future of coding work.
Meta's Engineering Restructuring Sparks Internal Turmoil
Meta is undergoing a controversial reorganization of its engineering teams, raising questions about long-term impact on product development and culture.
AI Is Quietly Replacing Self-Help Books
AI tools like ChatGPT offer personalized coaching, threatening the self-help book market. Publishers must adapt as readers shift to interactive digital advice.
16-Year-Old SSD Writes 1 Petabyte of Data, Outlasting Its Rated Endurance by 25 Times
An enthusiast pushed a legacy Sandisk P4 SATA II SSD to one petabyte of writes, far exceeding its rated endurance. The drive survived without failure, highlighting the durability of older NAND technology.
Open-Source Tool Akse3D Aims to Simplify 3D Modeling for Everyone
A new open-source 3D modeling application called Akse3D promises an intuitive interface for beginners and professionals alike. The tool could lower the barrier to entry in a field dominated by complex software.