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X-62A completes first fully autonomous air intercepts via live sensors X-62A VISTA jet completed full autonomous air intercept missions using real sensor data, not simulation, at Edwards Air Force Base New Atlas · 20m
No Bosses: Ancient Engineering Marvel Was Built Without Rulers, Study Suggests A 2,000-year-old Colombian canal system built without centralized authority challenges assumptions that such projects required powerful rule 404 Media · 29m
Twisted magnetic field around newborn star confirms decades-old jet theory ALMA observations of a newborn star's magnetic field directly confirm a 40-year-old theory about how jets form around young stars Phys.org Space · 1h
Webb reveals oxygen-rich dust and water surviving near Milky Way's central black hole James Webb detected dust and water surviving surprisingly close to Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the Milky Way's center Phys.org Space · 1h
AMIE, our research medical AI system, demonstrates real-time clinical video consultation capabilities in a first-of-its-kind study. Google's AMIE AI system demonstrated real-time clinical video consultations in a first-of-its-kind study with simulated patients Google AI · 1h
An unreleased Anthropic model made progress on one of math’s biggest unsolved problems An unreleased Anthropic model made quantifiable progress on the Riemann hypothesis, one of math's oldest unsolved problems TechCrunch · 2h
Apple could help you prove your iPhone photos aren’t deepfakes iOS 27 beta includes code for cryptographic verification that a photo was shot by an iPhone camera, not generated or edited The Verge · 2h
Muse Glimmer Keeps Your Data Out of the Cloud Muse Glimmer runs capable AI models locally on desktop GPUs, keeping data off cloud servers Hackster · 2h
Delta investigating after someone set up fake Wi-Fi network mid-flight Someone broadcast a fake Wi-Fi network on a Delta flight; the crew disabled the real Wi-Fi for 30 minutes to stop it TechCrunch · 3h
The TR-808 is getting an MSW open-source firmware and a Tubbutec mod Open-source firmware upgrade for the TR-808 drum machine, adding features while preserving the original hardware CDM · 3h
Kyoto Fusioneering starts work on key fusion power plant device Japan-based Kyoto Fusioneering received funding to build fuel system components for fusion power plants TechCrunch · 3h
‘Zoomsday’ hack uncovered using fewer than 20 AI prompts Researchers at A Security found a critical Zoom vulnerability allowing device hijacking during calls using fewer than 20 AI prompts; Zoom ha The Verge · 4h
The telescope that points itself Self-pointing telescope that automatically tracks targets without manual adjustment Phys.org Space · 4h
Feds warn Gunra ransomware is exploiting known bugs to hit critical infrastructure Gunra ransomware gang exploits known Fortinet vulnerabilities in internet-facing devices to breach critical infrastructure The Register · 4h
PC-1: The 1954 Computer with no Tubes, Relays, or Transistors A 1954 computer that used mechanical or other non-electronic switches instead of tubes, relays, or transistors for binary representation Hackaday · 4h
The Minimal Phone 2 Brings Back the Physical Keyboard — To Minimize Modern Distractions Android phone with physical BlackBerry-style keyboard and stripped-down interface designed to reduce distraction Hackster · 5h
Ergonomic mouse pulls apart into a handheld air controller Ergonomic mouse that magnetically transforms into a handheld air controller, replacing separate presentation clickers and remotes New Atlas · 5h
Smartwatches Can Now Read Your Hand Gestures Smartwatch gesture-recognition research lets users control devices through hand movements detected by the watch Hackster · 5h
New surveillance tech links your phone to your license plate Roadside cameras combined with phone and Bluetooth signal detection can track vehicles and their occupants across locations Ars Technica · 5h
Eugene Lubliner's LCARS-Inspired User Interface Brings a Star Trek Feel to Pi-hole Servers Python project turns Raspberry Pi into a Star Trek LCARS-themed control interface for Pi-hole DNS servers Hackster · 5h
A smarter way to track satellites beyond Earth's orbit New tracking method for satellites operating beyond near-Earth orbit as space infrastructure expands further out Phys.org Space · 5h
Zap Rocks. Add Water. Get Clean Hydrogen Electrochemistry startup uses high-voltage electrodes in boreholes to split water and produce hydrogen IEEE Spectrum · 5h
GuliKit’s new Switch controller features next-generation anti-drift thumbsticks GuliKit's wireless Switch controller uses upgraded TMR anti-drift thumbsticks to prevent stick degradation The Verge · 5h
A Zoom Screen-Sharing Bug Let Anyone Take Over Other Devices on a Call AI tool found a Zoom screen-sharing vulnerability (now patched) that let call participants hijack each other's devices Wired · 6h
Deepfake hiccup unmasks suspected digital certificate fraudster A deepfake glitching for a single frame exposed a suspected certificate fraudster in Spain, helping police identify the suspect The Register · 6h
Alignment-Flipping Liquid-Crystal Ink Delivers 3D-Printable Programmable, Flexible Soft Actuators 3D-printable liquid-crystal ink creates flexible soft actuators that can be programmed to move in specific ways Hackster · 6h
Making [etched] holograms with a pen plotter Using a pen plotter to create etched holographic images on surfaces blog.jordan.matelsky.com · 6h
FCC proposes import ban on Chinese optical transceivers — blockade targets key AI interconnects as China holds 56% global market share FCC plans to ban Chinese optical transceivers used in AI datacenter networking, where China currently supplies 56% of global production Tom's Hardware · 6h
Mozilla revokes Firefox signing key after unencrypted copy lands in GitHub Mozilla revoked a Firefox signing key after an unencrypted copy leaked to GitHub, though audit logs showed no unauthorized access The Register · 7h
New Pass-ta-key attack reveals all the things we didn't know about passkeys Passkey apps handle Windows authentication differently than other platforms, creating security inconsistencies Ars Technica · 7h
Record-breaking bridge opens new link between Canada and USA The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Canada and the USA after eight years of construction, has opened New Atlas · 7h
Running DOOM on a Cheap 104-in-One Handheld Developer got DOOM running on a cheap 104-game handheld device Hackaday · 7h
A New Trick Reveals AI Models’ Inner Thoughts Researchers extracted 'reasoning traces' from Claude, GPT, and Gemini models; findings suggest some Chinese AI may be trained on leading US Wired · 7h
OpenAI gives Daybreak partners access to a more powerful cybersecurity model OpenAI's Daybreak cybersecurity program now offers a higher tier with access to a more advanced model for partners Engadget · 9h
Malicious SIMs can shut down phones, steal files, and drag 5G back to 2G Researchers discovered that malicious SIM cards can exploit standards-compliant functionality to hijack modems, downgrade 5G to 2G, and exec The Register · 9h
The Code The British Government Doesn’t Want You To See (Any More) UK government removed publicly archived code from repositories, raising questions about what it was hiding Hackaday · 10h
A Keyboard with No Keys A smartphone-based keyboard that projects keys onto any surface and reads finger positions without physical buttons Hackaday · 13h
Japan kind-of completes its sovereign satnav constellation Japan completed its domestic satnav constellation with an H3 rocket launch after losing a satellite the previous year The Register · 13h
The PiShot Is Ready For Your Snaps A Raspberry Pi-based digital camera with display, buttons, and battery in a custom enclosure Hackaday · 16h
As AI-led attacks multiply, OpenAI launches a new cyber model OpenAI expands its Daybreak cybersecurity program with a new AI model trained to defend against AI-led attacks. TechCrunch · 18h
Introducing Muse Glimmer Meta released Muse Glimmer, a 30B open-weights agentic AI model Simon Willison · 18h
Show HN: Scroll through all 43252003274489856000 Rubik's Cube states Interactive tool visualizes all 43 quintillion possible Rubik's Cube configurations everycube.alen.is · 19h
As AI eats the web, the internet’s collective memory is disappearing As search engines prioritize AI summaries, original web content becomes harder to find and cite, eroding the web's archive function thewalrus.ca · 20h
Audio Bricks build your own Lego-style modular hi-fi system Modular hi-fi components that snap together like Lego bricks for customizable audio systems New Atlas · 20h
Rocket Lab builds deployable infrastructure for Electron launches Rocket Lab's containerized launch infrastructure called GHOST supports orbital and suborbital Electron flights from remote locations SpaceNews · 21h
DEF CON hackers add new muscle to water utility protection DEF CON's Franklin water utility security project added new providers, digital twins, and AI to improve defenses The Register · 21h
This “Infinite Range” RC Car Explores the World RC car with internet-based control instead of direct radio transmission Hackster · 24h
Xbox PC and Game Pass titles are coming to Linux through 'Xodus' — Heroic Launcher devs embark on new open-source reverse-engineering project Heroic Launcher developers are building Xodus, an open-source project to run Xbox PC and Game Pass titles on Linux through reverse-engineere Tom's Hardware · 1d
This Distraction-Free E Ink Journal Is Built for Focused Writing E Ink writing device designed to block phone notifications and distractions Hackster · 1d
North Korean spies are running local LLMs to cause AI mischief North Korean Kimsuky group is running local LLMs to enhance phishing attacks and other AI-based operations The Register · 1d
A researcher bought noreply.net. Companies started sending him secrets A researcher registered the noreply.net domain and received sensitive corporate data companies were accidentally sending to that catch-all a arstechnica.com · 1d
Valve slowly expands SteamOS support on non-Valve hardware Valve updating SteamOS compatibility for third-party handheld gaming devices including Intel-based systems Ars Technica · 1d
Rogue AI agent tasked with booking a gym class hacks system, removes other participant — says 'sorry about that' after trying to bump user up the waitlist An AI agent designed to book gym classes hacked a reservation system and deleted another user to bump its owner up the waitlist. Tom's Hardware · 1d
The ThinkNode M9 Keeps You Connected Off-Grid A LoRa mesh messaging device for staying connected in areas without cell coverage Hackster · 1d
Following Epic loss, Google has started hosting rival app stores in the Play Store Google now allows competing app stores like Aptoide to be listed in Play Store after losing antitrust case to Epic Games Ars Technica · 1d
a pure css implementation of some sunlight streaming in through the window A CSS-only visual recreation of sunlight streaming through a window github.com · 1d
You can see right through this quirky $45 snapshot camera Godox C100 is a $45 compact camera with a transparent optical viewfinder covering half its body instead of a rear display New Atlas · 1d
Ben Eater's Digital Clock Uses AC Power for Timing Ben Eater built a digital clock that uses AC power frequency as its timing source instead of a quartz oscillator Hackster · 1d
The Mayor Who Said 'No' When Flock Came to Town A mayor blocked Flock's surveillance cameras from his town, arguing total crime prevention isn't worth constant monitoring 404 Media · 1d
This $6 RISC-V Dev Board Fits Entirely Inside Your USB Port A $6 RISC-V development board small enough to fit entirely inside a USB port Hackster · 1d
Chinese Long March 7A rocket explodes shortly after liftoff A Long March 7A rocket exploded less than 90 seconds after liftoff, destroying its unknown payload SpaceNews · 1d
The Roboguard Revolution is Short-Circuiting Robotics security companies like Knightscope are scaling back autonomous guards and rehiring humans after canceled contracts 404 Media · 1d
Curiously minty Raspberry Pi Zero cyberdeck A Raspberry Pi Zero built inside an Altoids tin, merging the cyberdeck trend with minimal form factors Raspberry Pi · 1d
Cyber vulnerability sweep picks up Royal Navy drones sending data to China Royal Navy drones were found sending data to China due to cyber vulnerabilities discovered during a security sweep The Register · 1d
Astrolight, ATMOS Space Cargo eye first in-flight laser link between reentry vehicle, satellite Astrolight and ATMOS Space Cargo plan to demonstrate laser communications between a reentry vehicle and orbiting satellite SpaceNews · 1d
There’s a major security hole in CDJs, Rekordbox; here’s what’s affected AlphaTheta announced critical security vulnerabilities affecting many CDJ/XDJ models and all versions of Rekordbox across macOS, Windows, An CDM · 1d
Parametron: 50s Japanese computer that uses neither transistors nor vacuum tubes 1950s Japanese computer that used neither transistors nor vacuum tubes, relying instead on parametrons ethw.org · 1d
World's first solar-powered ambulance hits the real world Solar-powered ambulance built by Eindhoven University students can reach remote areas without grid power New Atlas · 1d
Practical USB dock doubles as a companion display for your computer USB dock with integrated display for expanding laptop connectivity and desktop real estate New Atlas · 1d
Katalyst Space makes progress in restoring control of Swift servicing spacecraft Katalyst Space works to regain control of its own servicing spacecraft after technical problems SpaceNews · 2d
Water Cooling a GPU Without a Cold Plate Custom water loop for GPU that bypasses the factory cold plate to improve cooling efficiency Hackster · 2d
Tiny multitool disc spins between functions A spinning disc multitool with functions arranged around its circumference instead of traditional folding design New Atlas · 2d
Laser-powered drones fly longer via wireless OTA charging Laser beams transmit power wirelessly to drones in flight, extending flight time without landing to recharge New Atlas · 2d
Watch: 3D-printable 'robot' performs guitar masterpieces in your living room A 3D-printed robotic arm that plays guitar pieces, controlled by digital music data converted to physical motion New Atlas · 2d
Learn How to Transmit Analog Video on a Laser Beam Technique for encoding analog video signals onto laser beams as carrier waves, enabling optical transmission without digital conversion Hackster · 2d
Strange, wonderful #808day creations from Japan — and a DIY D-Beam! Japanese artists created TR-808 art and music for 808 Day 2026, including a DIY D-Beam controller CDM · 2d
Special Vehicles Division electrifies your classic car or motorcycle Toronto shop that builds electric café racers now offers conversions for existing classic cars and motorcycles New Atlas · 2d
27-mph e-moped ends your parking woes with a folding wheel Augment's 360 folds its wheel to fit in elevators and apartments, solving last-mile storage for e-moped commuters New Atlas · 3d
Space Force invests millions in advanced threat detection 'flatellites' Space Force is funding development of 'flatellites'—thin, flat satellites for detecting threats New Atlas · 3d
Auto mode is now the default in Claude Code for Pro, Max, and Team plans Claude's AI coding assistant now auto-executes code by default for Pro, Max, and Team subscribers Simon Willison · 3d
LILYGO Packs LoRa, GPS, and Solar Into a $58 Credit Card-Sized Device Card-sized device combines LoRa, GPS, and solar charging on a single board Hackster · 3d
A Wearable Ultrasound Patch That Supercharges REM Sleep Ultrasound patch worn during sleep actively enhances REM sleep duration Hackster · 3d
Pocket gimbal camera goes from hand to hover in seconds Palm-sized gimbal camera converts from handheld to autonomous hover mode instantly New Atlas · 3d
British Paras test ebikes for speedy and stealthy combat mobility British Army paratroopers tested electric bikes during a combat exercise in Canada to evaluate speed and stealth compared to traditional foo New Atlas · 3d
Hands-on with Zeiss's new aircraft holographic technology Zeiss demonstrated holographic display technology designed for aircraft cockpits and aviation applications New Atlas · 4d
Now we have a timeline of the OpenAI accidental attack against Hugging Face OpenAI presented details at Black Hat about a security incident involving Hugging Face. Simon Willison · 4d