Ars Technica
Tanks with defensive tech for shooting down drones are still proving vulnerable.
TechCrunch
Cursor, known for its AI Code Editor, is launching a new code hosting platform to rival developers' long preferred favorite, Github.
NY Times Tech
The move followed a long battle with regulators over the company’s tight controls of its App Store.
NY Times Tech
The agency joins a growing number of workplaces and groups to ban Meta’s devices, which have spurred privacy concerns.
TechCrunch
Since portfolio companies often pivot and expand into competing markets, investors view occasional conflicts of interest as unavoidable for large VC firms.
Wired
How the joule thief circuit “steals” energy from seemingly depleted power cells.
TechCrunch
If rolled out, the feature would use the social media service’s TikTok Pay offering, which is already available in Southeast Asia for TikTok Shop purchases.
Ars Technica
"A team of SpaceX engineers is on their way to conduct additional analysis on the vehicle."
Wired
Save $250 off the Garmin Fenix 8, plus discounts on other popular fitness trackers from the brand.
Wired
The ChatGPT maker says its upcoming Astra model may have reached “critical” cyber capabilities, prompting it to halt a significant number of training runs while it tightens internal safeguards.
Ars Technica
FCC demands "total capitulation" in Trump censorship campaign, Disney suit says.
TechCrunch
The new safeguards include more detailed monitoring of models during the development process, as well as greater emphasis on alignment and security during the post-training process.
TechCrunch
If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West!
TechCrunch
Jane Street has installed Etched's first shipped AI cluster system, and was so impressed, it led another massive round, the startup says.
TechCrunch
Apple is simplifying its EU App Store fees, replacing its per-install fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store and making it easier for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces.
Ars Technica
Peacock's quarterly profitability isn't guaranteed.
TechCrunch
A new feature added to Comcast's newest routers can detect if there is motion is inside your home without needing traditional motion sensors.
Ars Technica
One big question: Will China assert territorial rights where its rover explores?
TechCrunch
Apple’s leaked camera-equipped AirPods might avoid the privacy pitfalls of other AI wearables by preventing users from recording photos and videos.
Ars Technica
Fairphone sells components like the USB port and screen, all swappable with a single torx driver.