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Waymo robotaxi calls cops on riders handling loaded AR-style ghost gun — Waymo alerted San Francisco police, then juvenile riders were stopped and arrested

Following a tip-off from robotaxi firm Waymo, San Francisco police conducted a “high-risk vehicle stop” and arrested two juveniles last week.

I started automating Google Keep with Gemini Live; now I can't go back

My ideas now skip the typing

How to watch Apple event today: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, more

Today is Apple’s big September launch event, with a tagline: ‘Surprise and shine.’ Here’s how to watch the Apple event live, and a roundup of new products rumored to debut. more…

Apple Labor Day 2026 deals now live: AirPods Pro 3, M6 Mac mini, AirTag 2, iPhone, more [Updated]

Update 9/2: Amazon has now dropped the price on AirPods Pro 3 back down to $199 for its Labor Day sale (this is $50 off and actually $1 less than our previous mention).

Samsung's One UI 9 beta is finally coming to the Galaxy S25 family

The beta program is now live

Boston Scientific (BSX) Didn’t Miss on Demand or Devices. A Cyberattack Just Broke Its Guidance.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)’s Halo Station Could Strengthen Its AI Position, but Near-Term Revenue Impact May Be Limited

Cpak – OCI application package format for Linux desktops, servers and devices

Article URL: https://cpak.it/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49684778 Points: 49 # Comments: 19

Google’s motion sickness helper for Android is breaking free of Pixels

Available for Android 17 devices

Sam Altman says OpenAI won't file for IPO this year

OpenAI's CEO called it an "ill-advised moment to go public" in an interview with Fortune.

Bernie Sanders proposes 20 year prison sentence for AI devs who plow ahead with Artificial Superintelligence plans — penalty on par with illegally developing ro

Senators Bernie Sanders and Greg Cezar have announced their Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act .

Dumpster diver builds home lab Proxmox server from weekly landfill runs for SSDs, HDDs, GPUs, and even RAM — weekly e-waste raids net multi-drive Proxmox server

A tech enthusiast says that they managed to put together a home lab-worthy Proxmox server using PC parts scavenged from the nearby county landfill.

Counterpoint: Apple foldable panel shipments could rise 167% by 2030

Counterpoint Research has released a new report examining the impact of the iPhone Duo on the foldable smartphone market, display suppliers, and the segment’s growth through 2030. Here are the details. more…

How to know if your USB-C ports can support video

Your USB-C port can do a lot, but it won't necessarily be able to transfer video. Understanding what yours can do makes it easy to choose the best video option.

Siri AI is here as Apple releases iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate and other major OS updates

The kinks are still being worked out for users in the EU and China though.

Elon Musk's X Corp and SpaceXAI just moved to dismiss their lawsuit against Apple

A lawsuit from last year accused the iPhone-maker of suppressing apps like Grok on the App Store.

Apple Wallet vs. Google Wallet: What are the differences between them?

Whether you use Apple Pay or Google Pay mostly depends on your device, but there are some small ways they differ that you might not notice at first.

Waymo's robotaxis are now available in Las Vegas

Waymo's fully autonomous rides will initially serve those around the city's main strip.

Pre-orders for the Android-based Googlebook laptops open on September 21

Gemini Intelligence is at the heart of the operating system powering Google's upcoming laptops.

You can use Gemini to help you organize your files on Google Drive

If your Google Drive has become a mess of files, folders and photos, Gemini can lend a hand by suggesting new ways to properly put them back in order.

How to force quit on your Windows PC

If you're switching from a Mac or new to Windows, knowing how to 'force quit' an app can be confusing. Luckily, there are a number of ways to get the job done.

Doom: The Dark Ages has been permanently discounted to $50

The latest Doom installment just got a good bit cheaper.

Wired vs wireless gaming mouse: is there really a difference in performance?

In the past, choosing between a wired and a wireless gaming mouse may have meant accepting a number of tradeoffs. These days, there's very little between them.

How much data does Apple Music use for lossless audio quality?

Apple Music has two Lossless options for maximum audio quality, but they consume significantly more data.

How to use the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive

The Windows Media Creation tool is easy to use and lets you keep a USB drive handy so you can install Windows 11 anytime you need.

Can you use an Apple Pencil with an iPhone?

If you have the right Apple Pencil and iPhone, you can use them together. But it won't be cheap, and there are some limitations to know.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 still worth buying?

A refurbished S24 can still be a good deal, but its price needs to be low enough to justify buying a two-year-old phone instead of a newer model.

The EPA wants to stop regulating power plant emissions

If only there were some kind of agency for environmental protection to stop this.

2028 Volvo XC60 and XC90 first look: Double the range and smarter safety, too

Volvo caters to EV-curious buyers with way more range in its plug-in hybrid SUVs.

How to use Meta Display glasses while driving with the Audio Only feature

The Meta Display glasses have an Audio Only feature that can detect when you're driving and turn off the display.

visionOS 27 is here for Apple Vision Pro with these new features

Apple Vision Pro’s next major software update is here. visionOS 27 is rolling out now to all Vision Pro models, here’s what’s new. more…

Apple releases HomePod 27 with two new improvements

Today Apple released iOS 27 and its companion updates, including new HomePod 27 software that adds two primary improvements. more…

Apple just released new AirPods Pro 3 firmware, more for iOS 27

Apple has released new firmware for AirPods Pro 3 and select other AirPods models, adding support for the latest iOS 27 features. more…

watchOS 27 now available for Apple Watch, here’s what’s new

Apple has released its next major update for Apple Watch users: watchOS 27 is rolling out now. Here’s what’s new. more…

iOS 26.7 now available for iPhone, here’s what’s new

Apple launched its major iOS 27 release today for iPhone. But for anyone not yet ready to install the new software version, Apple has also released a smaller iOS 26.7 update. Here’s what’s new. more…

Here are the requirements to get Siri AI in iOS 27

iOS 27 launched today , and with it Siri AI has debuted as a major upgrade to Apple’s assistant. But there are several requirements Apple has in order to gain access to Siri AI. more…

Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8, here’s what’s new

In addition to releasing macOS 27 Golden Gate , Apple is also rolling out macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8. Here’s what’s new. more…

MagSafe Monday: Vinich’s MagSafe wallet leans into a classic look

I’ve been on a spree of trying out new MagSafe wallets that look more like traditional wallets.

macOS 27 Golden Gate, macOS Tahoe 26.7, and macOS Sequoia 15.8 fix 200+ vulnerabilities

If you’re on the fence about installing macOS 27 Golden Gate , Apple’s lengthy list of security fixes might be enough to convince you.

iOS 27 adds new opt-in setting for sharing data to improve Apple’s Foundation Models

After several months of beta testing, Apple released Siri AI to the public today as part of iOS 27 and its other OS updates. During setup, users will see a new prompt asking whether they’d like to opt in to improve Siri and Apple Intelligence. Here’s what that means. more…

Our top iPhone 18 Pro accessories to upgrade your setup

We are taking look at some of the iPhone 18 Pro accessories we are picking up for ourselves this year before Friday’s delivery day.

SmartGym 8 brings natural-language workout creation, Siri AI integration, more

SmartGym is out with a massive update today that introduces AI-powered workout creation, management, deeper Siri integration, and several features that leverage the new possibilities of iOS 27, iPadOS, and watchOS 27. Here are the details. more…

Here’s everything new for Apple Wallet in iOS 27

iOS 27 launched today for iPhone, here’s what’s new for the Apple Wallet app in the latest major software update. more…

iOS 27 uses a waitlist for accessing Siri AI

iOS 27 is officially here, but if you’re hoping to try the new Siri AI, you might have to wait a bit longer, because Apple is using a waitlist for access. more…

Here’s every security fix included in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27

In addition to publishing the security content for macOS 27, macOS 26.7, and macOS 15.8 , Apple has now detailed the fixes included in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 , also released today. Here are the details. more…

Here’s what’s new with parental control features in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27

Included in today’s 2027 system updates from Apple are several new Screen Time and parental control features aimed at giving parents more control over how their kids use their devices. Here are the details. more…

X and SpaceXAI move to drop Apple from antitrust lawsuit, keep claims against OpenAI

X and SpaceXAI today filed a motion to voluntarily dismiss their claims against Apple in the antitrust lawsuit they brought against the company and OpenAI. Here are the details. more…

XChat, X’s standalone messaging app, currently unavailable on App Store [U]

XChat, X’s standalone messaging app for iPhone and iPad, is currently unavailable on the App Store. more…

9to5Mac Daily: September 14, 2026 – Apple retail changes, iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac .

Gentler Streak and The Outsiders’ iOS 27 updates add Siri AI, onscreen awareness support, more

The unstoppable team at Gentler Stories is out today with updates to both of its exercise-tracking apps, taking advantage of the new Siri AI and other capabilities introduced with iOS 27 . Here are the details. more…

I discovered a little-known Android gesture that makes sending one-handed text messages effortless

An underutilized gesture

I didn't expect to love this Gemini feature, but now I use it every day

I no longer rely on Circle to Search

Kobo is more Kindle-like with its latest change

Kobo's CEO shared some excellent news over the weekend

Google Wallet stacked design spotted as rumors of a return to iOS heat up

The carousel could be on its way out

Google Maps on Android Auto is finally getting a speedometer that’s always on

Last week's bug was actually a feature

Google drops a Googlebook teaser and preorder date

September 21 is the day

MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chip takes on Samsung, beats Qualcomm to the 2nm finish line

All the performance you need

Meta Quest user vibe-codes 3D object throwing to 3D printer — ‘I've never felt more like Tony Stark’ says the software engineer

A software engineer and creative tinkerer has shown off a futuristic Meta Quest plus 3D printer workflow in a video shared on social media.

Asus ROG Swift PG27UCWM gaming monitor review: Speed and pixel density in a premium package

Asus has introduced some of the best OLED gaming monitors in recent years, and with each generation, it makes incremental improvements in performance, features, and technology.

Save $1,289 when you build an extreme PC with these top-tier components — combo deal features AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor along with an 8TB 9100 Pro SSD, M

When money is no object, but you still want to be slightly frugal, combo bundles like today's Newegg offering might pique your interest.

Proven 8-pin PCIe plugs aren't immune to melting — Thermal Grizzly WireView adapter burns out on Radeon RX 7900 XTX

If you believe that the 8-pin PCIe power connector is entirely immune to the problems that have plagued the newer 16-pin connector, think again.

Micron offers Taiwan employees $31,650 cash bonus as unions threaten strike over AI windfall — workers reject record payout package, demand 15% profit-sharing p

Micron has announced a one-time cash appreciation bonus of NT$1 million (US$31,650) as part of a broader compensation/reward package for its employees based in Taiwan.

Gaming takes a backseat as Nvidia overhauls the RTX 5090 for maximum AI margins — RTX Pro 5500 delivers 2.6X VRAM at matching specs

The GeForce RTX 5090 is undeniably one of the best graphics cards money can buy.

Nvidia's RTX 5090 vanishes from online retail in the US — third-party sellers now demand as much as $9,500 for Nvidia's fastest GPU

Nvidia's fastest gaming graphics card, the RTX 5090, has been on a tear of price increases over the past several weeks.

Nvidia, Palantir, and others restrict advanced AI model usage over privacy concerns, report claims — 'paranoia' rising over customer intellectual property

Anthropic and OpenAI are both facing uncomfortable questions from some large AI customers over concerns about how proprietary data may be used to train AI models.

What makes digital wallets safer than physical ones?

Digital wallets are convenient, but they also bring a ton of security features that help keep your cards protected.

macOS 27 Golden Gate now available, here is everything new

After months of beta testing, macOS 27 Golden Gate is now rolling out to everyone, bringing Apple’s new Siri AI, deeper Liquid Glass refinements, major Safari additions, and a long list of performance and quality-of-life improvements. Here’s everything new. more…

Android e-readers sound perfect on paper, but they can't replace my Kindle

I love the idea of an Android-based e-reader, but it just doesn't work well enough

I tried Samsung's Auto Blocker; it does way more than I expected

Apps, USB cables, updates, and malicious images

Federico Viticci on iOS 27: ‘It’s good to see Apple sweat the details again’

Federico Viticci’s annual iOS review is always a must-read over at MacStories, and this year is no different .

Apple releases iPadOS 27, here’s what’s new for iPad

Apple has just launched iPadOS 27, its next major software update for iPad users. Here’s what’s new. more…

Apple releases iOS 27 with Siri AI and these new iPhone features

iOS 27 is officially here.

What is MSI mode on Windows PCs and does it speed up your GPU?

This is a setting you probably won't want to mess around with.

Music distributors agree to new anti-fraud measures

Trade union IFPI brings together music groups like Universal and Sony to reduce music streaming fraud.

What does background app refresh on iPhone actually do?

Here's what will happen if you turn off background app refresh on your iPhone, and which apps operate better with it on.

How to prepare your iPhone for the iOS 27 update

It's not difficult to update to iOS 27, but you should prepare in a few ways to avoid common issues when moving to the new version.

Phone makers ditched 3.5mm for USB-C, but which one offers better audio quality?

Working out whether to invest in headphones with a 3.5mm jack or USB-C connector can be tricky. Turns out, there's a lot more to it than how you plug them in.

How to fix Outlook's "Your message can't be displayed right now" error

When Outlook runs into issues, whether on the web or its desktop version, you can fix them and get back to your mail.

iOS 27 code shows you may be able to replace Siri AI with Claude or ChatGPT [Poll]

It’s been more than a year since we asked whether Apple should give us the option of choosing our own AI chatbot to replace Siri AI .

Apple planning three major changes for its retail stores, per report

Apple is preparing “major changes” to its retail stores, according to a new report from Bloomberg . Perhaps most notably, the changes include bringing back the iconic dedicated Genius Bars. more…