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Kagi is a paid search engine that promises better, ad-free search results. Pronounced “kah-gee,” it aims to give power back to users instead of relying on ad-driven search models.

Mark Cuban accused Facebook of knowingly running AI-generated deepfake scam ads, saying he has seen his own face used to promote nonexistent diabetes cures. He cited documents indicating the platform earns $16 billion in fraud revenue.

The company announced Inkling 2 Small, the first release in its second-generation Inkling model lineup. The launch marks the debut of the next generation of Inkling models.

Major investors are skeptical that Anthropic’s IPO can justify a $1.5 trillion valuation, with critics questioning whether AI models have any durable moat as capabilities commoditize and customers can easily switch providers. The debate also raises concerns that massive data-center spending may not pay off if lucrative AI workloads move to cheaper or local models, making the valuation hard to defend.

Firenook is a Rust-based replacement for Firebase emulators that works with existing firebase.json, SDKs, and ports. It claims 40× faster writes, 10× less memory, no Java dependency, and data that survives restarts.

Investors erased about $2.5 trillion from the Nasdaq as a “blue tsunami” fueled AI-related fears, with the index falling 4% into correction territory. Commenters debated the political shift, questioning whether Democrats have become the anti-tech, Luddite party.

A data breach at Brazil’s Credit Guarantor Fund has reportedly exposed millions of personal records, including payment data, Social Security numbers, and other official information. Commenters warn that fraudsters could make extensive use of the leaked data, reinforcing the assumption that all PII should be treated as already exposed.

MoofTCP is a drop-in replacement for MacTCP aimed at 68k Macs running System 6, including 68000-based machines. The project seeks to modernize networking for vintage Macs while maintaining compatibility with existing software.

A flaw dubbed Sshole in OpenSSH on musl Linux has reportedly allowed access to password-less accounts since 2016. The issue affects musl-based systems and highlights the need for patching and configuration review.

Kagi, a paid search engine pronounced “kah-gee,” is now available to everyone. It promises better search results with no ads and aims to give power back to the user.

Alpine Linux has issued a security advisory for a password authentication bypass affecting OpenSSH-server. Users should review the advisory and promptly update affected systems to mitigate the vulnerability.

A remote code execution vulnerability affects the modern Microsoft Paint app from version 11.0.0.0 up to but not including 11.2605.91.0, with users reporting the fix is available through the Microsoft Store rather than Windows Update. Microsoft's advisory describes it as network-exploitable without authentication or user interaction, while discussion also raised concerns about malicious BMP files.

Claude Code reportedly exposed users’ email addresses to arbitrary third-party websites through the User-Agent header during web searches without permission, leading to an influx of scam emails. The bug report argues this data leak should not be an opt-in setting.

Hacker News readers describe varied AI agent stacks, mixing paid plans like Claude Ultra, Google Ultra, and Z.ai with free OpenRouter models, DeepSeek credits, and local open-weight models. Many build custom orchestrators and subagent frameworks, often wired into Slack or CLI tools, while others rely on GitHub Copilot CLI and Docker/microVM sandboxing for safety. Cost control, token efficiency, transparency, and isolation emerge as key concerns.

Window Sweaters is a macOS menu-bar app that dresses your open windows in knitted borders for a cozy desktop look. Created by saragordic, the project is available on GitHub.

The Nasdaq dropped 4% and entered correction territory as investors continued rotating out of technology stocks and into more defensive areas of the market. The selloff reflects growing caution toward high-growth tech names.

OpenAI has built an autonomous pipeline that discovered, validated, and generated patches for 948 local privilege-escalation vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel. The system automates key vulnerability-handling steps from detection through patch creation.

Erik Gahner Larsen argues that GitHub’s “awesome” repositories have lost much of their value, with many lists now poorly maintained, cluttered with dead or low-quality links, and vulnerable to spam and self-promotion. What once worked as a quick curated shortcut now often requires more verification than it saves.

A recent post is urging users to download and archive YouTube videos they value, warning that online content can disappear. The advice is being signal-boosted as a reminder to preserve favorite videos before access changes.

A CSS-driven Lemmings animation is drawing praise for its playful scrolling interactions, with readers describing making the lemming plummet or bounce and comparing it to other web-based character animations. The discussion also flags mobile zoom bugs with a suggested CSS fix and notes that the animation is invisible for users with reduced-motion preferences.

Images 2.6 introduces faster image generation, GIF creation, and more precise editing. The update also adds new API controls and is available across ChatGPT, Codex, and the API.

Photographer Brendan Larsen created a composite image of satellite-choked night skies by capturing almost 600 photographs over a two-hour period. He then manually stitched the images together to illustrate the growing presence of satellites in the night sky.

The Nasdaq shed roughly $2.5 trillion in market capitalization on Thursday, officially pushing the index into correction territory. The sharp selloff erased a significant amount of value from US stocks.

Motorola has unveiled the Signature 27, billed as its most advanced flagship smartphone yet, featuring next-gen AI, industry-leading technology, and a distinctive design. The device also stands out for supporting GrapheneOS.

Servo’s September update adds support for the `<progress>` element and rounded rectangles, along with new CSS functions and WebGL2 improvements. The browser engine work continues to expand its CSS and graphics capabilities.

SpaceX’s Starfall initiative aims to make microgravity access affordable and routine, leveraging the company’s advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002, SpaceX seeks to revolutionize space technology with the long-term goal of enabling people to live on other planets.

A new report finds that virtually no DoorDash customers are using AI agents to place their orders, despite growing hype around agentic commerce. The low adoption suggests the e-commerce use case is still in its early days and could evolve as the technology matures.

Wyoming ranchers are frustrated by well-meaning people who mistake working guardian dogs in rural pastures for strays and take them to animal shelters. The growing problem is prompting ranchers to ask the public to stop “rescuing” dogs that are simply doing their jobs.

In this opinion piece, the author argues that despite collecting vast amounts of data, tech companies still fail to understand users on a meaningful level. The piece suggests that deeper, more accurate knowledge of individuals could lead to more relevant and less frustrating products and services.

A Rotherham couple say they have not bought anything in their town centre for 20 years, reflecting how many locals have abandoned UK high streets for retail parks. The piece examines why high streets have declined—down to a mix of vape shops, nail bars and charity shops—and what it would take to lure shoppers back.