Robots get better at handling unpredictability
Google DeepMind unveiled a new model this week that gives humanoid robots finer control over how they interact with objects around them, including completing complicated tasks like tying a trash bag.
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Andy Burnham’s first step towards fairer social care for all | Letters
Readers respond to the prime minister’s pledge to spend his ‘political capital’ and find cross-party consensus on reforming social care I write as someone whose disabilities mean that I will be in receipt of social care support my whole life ( Andy Burnham seeks cross-party agreement on future of social care, 27 July ).
NASA Opens New Flight Dynamics Research Facility in Virginia
NASA opened its newest wind tunnel, the Flight Dynamics Research Facility, Friday, providing a critical resource for the agency and its partners to test the safety and performance of future…
Chinese AI companies aim to serve businesses
Chinese tech players like ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent are looking to pivot toward the more lucrative enterprise market to increase revenues.
Kafka’s Most Entertaining Stories
The animal narrators in these works teach us something funny about human beings.
Nscale just bought Anyscale. Here’s why it matters for multi-cloud neutrality.
Cloud platform company Nscale announced this week a definitive agreement to acquire AI workload scaling specialist Anyscale, in a move The post Nscale just bought Anyscale. Here’s why it matters for multi-cloud neutrality. appeared first on The New Stack .
Spotify’s new ‘User Notes’ lets you add personal captions to playlist tracks
Spotify is rolling out a new feature that lets users add short notes to individual tracks on their playlists. Here are the details.
STAT+: Trump administration revises rebate pilot for 340B drug discount program, angering hospitals
The Trump administration is revising its rebate pilot for the 340B drug discount program, angering hospitals.
Human Ebola Vaccine Trials Begin, a Newly Discovered Dinosaur from Zimbabwe, and Wildfires in Europe Are Producing "Fire Clouds"
Discover the top stories from July 25 to July 31, 2026, including the latest update on the Ebola outbreak and a new dinosaur discovery from Zimbabwe.
Coinbase shares fall after crypto exchange posts disappointing second-quarter results
Coinbase's Thursday report marked its third straight quarter missing Wall Street's forecasts for revenue and earnings.
Collector Bernardo Paz plans new museum in Brazil next-door to Inhotim
Although no longer involved with Inhotim, Paz appears to be reviving its model of art pavilions in a botanical landscape
Can China’s zero-carbon industrial parks go global?
Incentives for greener industry overseas exist, but there are obstacles too The post Can China’s zero-carbon industrial parks go global? appeared first on Dialogue Earth .
Ex-FTX users report funds being released in $900M distribution round
Several users of the long-defunct crypto exchange reported that distribution agents had begun releasing funds to reimburse creditors for some of their 2022 losses.
Apple’s Tim Cook era ends with a record $109B quarter
Apple’s outgoing CEO, Tim Cook, bade an emotional farewell to analysts and shareholders on Thursday as the company announced a record June quarter .
As Warsh’s Fed faces pressure to act on inflation, these indicators show it’s at its lowest in years
Trimmed mean measures are painting a different picture than the headline numbers.
T-Mobile, Deutsche Telekom merger stalls
T-Mobile executives have told their controlling shareholder that they no longer support the $300 billion merger.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Pivot to AI Is Blowing Up in His Face Spectacularly
Investors are not happy. The post Mark Zuckerberg’s Pivot to AI Is Blowing Up in His Face Spectacularly appeared first on Futurism .
Google Keep is working on new UI that may screw up your muscle memory
The Google Keep layout may get a shake up.
State Department Releases 250,000 More Passports Featuring Trump’s Face
The agency said it was expanding access to the limited-edition travel documents because of “overwhelming demand.”
I can’t stop looking at this astounding photograph of a “fire-breathing dragon of clouds” – and it was snapped with just a smartphone
I'm a professional photographer, and these are some of the best images that I've seen this week
Services slowdown pushes Morgan Stanley's AAPL target down to $360
Morgan Stanley has pared its Apple price target from $364 to $360 after slowing Services growth and higher memory costs weakened its earnings outlook, despite strong demand for the company's products.
How to keep your AI conversations as private as possible
Worried about your personal AI chats being exposed? Here's how to tighten your privacy across several of the major chatbots.
The Star That Exploded Without Hydrogen
Twenty five years ago a star in the constellation Puppis blew itself apart and then vanished behind a curtain of its own soot.
Microbiota-Derived Metabolite Enhances HIV Therapy in Monkeys
The metabolite 10-hydroxystearic acid (10-HSA), from Lactiplantibacillus plantarum , repaired HIV-related gut damage, reduced inflammation, restored immunity, and improved antiretroviral therapy effectiveness in preclinical primate studies, supporting future human trials.
$2m crime novel deal collapses amid questions over AI use
Agents withdraw Jerry Falade’s hotly anticipated debut after saying they can no longer authenticate ‘how the manuscript evolved’ A high-profile publishing deal for a debut crime novel has collapsed after doubts emerged over whether artificial intelligence played a role in writing it.
Chime to cut 10% of total workforce on AI driven efficiencies
Fintech firm Chime is reducing its workforce by ten percent. This move aligns with a broader trend of companies using AI for operational efficiencies. Chime's CEO noted smaller teams are now moving faster and achieving more. Other financial companies like Block and Visa have also announced job cuts.
LinkedIn's new 'Seems like AI slop' button lets you report all those cringey posts
LinkedIn's 'Seems like AI slop' button is coming to users, and its existence signals a changing perspective on AI infiltrating digital communities.
His Wedding Guests Were Arriving—Just as His $45 Billion Fund Was Falling Apart
Leopold Aschenbrenner was hailed as the ‘Nostradamus of AI.’ But his Situational Awareness hedge fund took on too much leverage, leading to a crash he never saw coming.
Tax revenue grows 10% until June despite tax cuts due to the Iran war
La Agencia Tributaria ingresa 148.944 millones en la primera mitad del año
The Guardian view on the Lovell telescope: budget cuts to physics are bad science and worse politics | Editorial
Funders have picked a damaging fight with scientists and the public. They should reconsider their plans The iconic Lovell telescope, housed at the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, has always…
Will Trump be Burnham’s undoing, or the making of him? The answer lies in Europe | Jonathan Freedland
In an increasingly dangerous world, our European neighbours are finding safety in numbers – but Britain is on the outside. The new PM’s task is to change that There is an orange cloud in the sky.
Big tech spends more than $1 trillion on AI infrastructure — additional $745 billion expected to be added to the figure in 2026 alone
Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft have collectively spent more than $1 trillion on AI investments since the rush started in 2023.
Reporter’s notebook: In Dubai’s sun and sand, AI, server farms, and optimism bloom
Walking around Dubai, it’s hard to believe a war is still going on in neighboring countries. No missiles have struck the city, and it was clear during a recent visit that local residents are keeping…
Ukraine Strikes Lukoil's Volgograd Refinery as Drone Attacks Resume
Ukraine has struck one of Russia’s biggest refineries, Lukoil’s Volgograd processing facility, the Ukrainian forces said on Friday as they resumed attacks on Russian refining capacity.
Stadia was some of the most fun I’ve had gaming, but it was right to disappear
I know, this is a throwback, right? Talking about arguably one of Google’s best dead products. I still find it hard to believe that Stadia has been dead for over three years, going on four, but it was…
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: How hydroponic gardens plant seeds of innovation and women’s empowerment
Two South African high schools and women from their surrounding communities will learn to grow vegetables sustainably, thanks to a tailor-made solar-powered vertical hydroponic system that requires no…
Looking for a new budget phone? This Motorola model is just $100, but only for a limited time
Over at Best Buy, the 2024 Moto G Play dropped down to $100, making this Android one of the budget buys around.
The most famous brand in physical security got pwned by ShinyHunters
Hopefully the company secures houses better than it locks down SaaS systems
A third of physical PS5 games and half of Xbox Series discs need downloads to work properly, report shows
From Sony's decision to end production of discs for new PlayStation games in 2028 to the Xbox network outage that stopped some disc-based titles from working, there's been a lot of conversation about…
Tether earns $1.5B in Q2 as US Treasury holdings fuel profits
Tether’s reserve surplus grew to $4.11 billion in the second quarter as USDT supply rose despite a weaker stablecoin market and continued pressure across the crypto sector.
Behind the Blog: Silent Retreat
This week, we discuss going into the woods, a "he admit it" moment, and a tofu sandwich.
Bybit adds tokenized Nvidia, Apple, Tesla stocks as loan collateral
Eligible retail and institutional users can use tokenized shares of Nvidia, Apple, Tesla and three other US companies across Bybit’s trading and lending products.
How Europe can make its landscapes more fire-resilient
Paradoxically, suppressing wildfires has also made European countries more vulnerable to huge blazes like those seen in France and Spain this week.
Will the US’ Forced Labour Tariffs Protect Workers?
The new duties’ focus on forced labour is widely seen as a pretext for the Trump administration to rebuild its tariff wall.
Data center developer eyes disused newpaper printing plant
As newspapers move online, the buildings that once housed their printing presses need new occupants. The Minnesota Star Tribune has just sold its old printing plant on the edge of Minneapolis to the…
Saudis Push Maritime Coalition as Oil Finds Support
Brent is set for an 8% weekly loss, but ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea continue to support oil prices near $90 a barrel.
Getting 25 Gbps Thunderbolt Ethernet on My Mac Studio
Article URL: https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/getting-25g-ethernet-mac-thunderbolt/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49125034 Points: 225 # Comments: 111
Lenovo’s Googlebook lineup could include two laptops, a 2-in-1 tablet, and an AI mouse
New images suggest Lenovo could launch at least three Googlebook devices, including a 2-in1 tablet built to make better use of Android apps and touch controls.
A PR Firm Is Using Fake Publicists With AI-Generated Headshots to Spam Journalists With Pitches for Its Clients
Why am I getting emails from fake PR reps with AI-generated faces? The post A PR Firm Is Using Fake Publicists With AI-Generated Headshots to Spam Journalists With Pitches for Its Clients appeared…
Massive Fallout: New Vegas mod Fallout: New California hits GOG, offering another way to get some "proper, story-driven Fallout" in your belly
DLC-sized Fallout: New Vegas mod Fallout: New California 's now available via GOG, offering an easy way to give it a go if it's long sat on your lost of mods to try at some point before the universe…
WTI Oil recovers above $83 ahead of OPEC meeting
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil trades higher on Friday, rising 0.76% to around $83.30 after staging a sharp rebound from an intraday low below $80.00.
Postpartum psychosis is at the center of the Lindsay Clancy trial. What is it?
A high-profile court case is calling attention to this rare and understudied condition
The MacRumors Show: Revisiting iOS 27 Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro
After over a month of testing iOS 27 , on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show we circle back to the beta and talk through our experiences with Siri AI, Liquid Glass refinements, and more.
- iOS 27 set to launch this fall with 80+ performance upgrades
- Siri AI revamped for conversation, personal context, follow-up answers
- Liquid Glass design now features system-wide transparency slider
Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users
Apple CEO Tim Cook envisions users being able to buy more compute for Siri AI via Apple's existing iCloud+ subscriptions.
Zepto to tap public markets after private fundraise, Palicha tells employees
The move pushes back Zepto’s listing timeline, though the company need not file fresh draft papers immediately
Second quarter has 5.4% unemployment, lowest ever for the period
Brazil’s unemployment rate in the second quarter stood at 5.4 percent, reaching the lowest level ever recorded since 2012, when the historical series of the Continuous National Household Sample Survey…
Set a Custom EQ for Your AirPods in iOS 27
Sony, Bose, and Sennheiser owners have been able to adjust the audio frequency spectrum of their headphones for years, whereas AirPods owners have had to make do with Apple's default tuning.
Australian Dollar holds despite weak Chinese PMIs
AUD/USD trades around the 0.7020 area during Friday's American session.
Big Food vs. the People
Article URL: https://www.lighthousereports.com/investigation/big-food-vs-the-people/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49124858 Points: 264 # Comments: 172
Astrobiologist Uses Apollo Lunar Samples As Mirror Onto Early Earth
A Tokyo-based astrobiologist is using an ingenious new way to garner insight into Earth’s 3.5-billion-year-old biosphere.