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Google Health 5.10 rolling out for Android, iOS

Google Health 5.10 introduces Irregular Rhythm Notifications in Japan, enhanced Readiness Score updates, and the ability to delete logged entries via chat with Google Health Coach.

9 Oct2 min read

Neanderthal wooden tools from Spain found preserved in stone

Spanish archaeologists discovered 597 Neanderthal wooden tool molds, including spears, digging sticks, and bark trays, preserved in limestone crusts at Abric Romaní, Spain, dating back 62,000 to 40,000 years.

9 Oct6 min read

Wired

I’m Still Convinced the iPod Was the Perfect Gadget

The iPod, a single-function device, achieved perfection by providing unconditional joy through its dedicated music playback and annual redesigns, unlike the more complicated relationship users have with the iPhone.

US imposes sanctions on ICC hours after former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize

The United States imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, including asset freezes and travel bans, hours after a former ICC judge won the Nobel Peace Prize.

9 Oct

Trump’s attempt to rename AI is looking awfully artificial

Donald Trump's administration is attempting to rebrand artificial intelligence as "super intelligence," forbidding the use of "AI" in official communications and labeling resisters "the enemy.

Yandex Takes a Second Data Center Hit in 48 Hours

A drone attack damaged Yandex's largest data center in Russia's Kaluga region, disabling several modules and marking the second such incident for the company in 48 hours.

Court throws out killer's sentence after judge said he loved AI video of victim

An Arizona appeals court vacated a killer's sentence, ruling that the judge's consideration of an AI-generated video of the victim, which the judge "loved," was "fundamentally unfair.

9 Oct5 min read

Instinct was the buzziest AI agent around — can it survive Muse?

Instinct, an AI agent, gained popularity for its text-based interface and ability to handle tasks, but now faces competition from larger companies like OpenAI and Meta entering the market.

Keyboard differences between Windows and Macs

Keyboard layouts and key functions differ significantly between Windows and Mac operating systems, impacting web app development and user experience due to varying key names, modifier keys, and symbol usage.

Reducing undefined behavior in the C language

A biomedical engineering professor proposed that the C programming language, despite its age, could be made memory-safe by reducing undefined behavior, which currently grants compilers excessive freedom.

Show HN: SVG Spark – 10 client-side SVG design and dev tools

SVG Spark offers a collection of ten client-side SVG design and development tools, including converters, visualizers, and formatters, all processing data locally within the browser.

8 Oct1 min read

9to5Google

Amazon’s new Alexa Tablets are an iPad-inspired reboot, complete with the Play Store

Amazon's new iPad-inspired Alexa Tablets, replacing the Fire brand, offer proper Android and full Play Store support, marking a significant shift in the company's tablet strategy.

8 Oct5 min read

Google is launching a one-stop Gemini agent for your work tasks

Google is launching a "universal" Gemini AI agent for enterprise customers, designed to work across various apps and devices from a single interface.

8 Oct3 min read

TechCrunch

Waymo locks in $5B loan from Blackstone, PIMCO to fuel robotaxi expansion

Waymo secured a $5 billion loan from lenders including Blackstone and PIMCO, its first debt financing, to accelerate the expansion of its robotaxi services into new global markets.

8 Oct3 min read

Internal files add to evidence of an ExxonMobil climate deception campaign

Newly released internal documents from an ongoing lawsuit provide additional evidence of ExxonMobil's decades-long campaign to deceive the public about climate change risks.

8 Oct10 min read

Microsoft event debuts new AI-friendly hardware and Windows changes

Microsoft introduced new AI-focused hardware, including the Surface Laptop Ultra and RTX Spark Dev Box, alongside Windows 11 updates that integrate local AI and an overhauled Copilot.

8 Oct5 min read

TechCrunch

Robot data startup Mecka AI nabs $60M from Sequoia

Mecka AI, a startup collecting and analyzing human motion data to train humanoid robots, secured a $60 million Series B funding round led by Sequoia.

7 Oct2 min read

TechCrunch

While VCs crowd into San Francisco, Endeavor Catalyst raises $320M for founders ‘elsewhere’

Endeavor Catalyst closed its fifth fund with $320 million, totaling over $850 million in assets, to support founders globally outside major tech hubs.

7 Oct5 min read

BMW’s iX4 SUV is a 428-mile defensive weapon against China’s EV takeover

BMW's iX4 SUV, built on the Neue Klasse platform, offers up to 428 miles of range and aims to compete with Chinese EV manufacturers, despite its higher price point.

7 Oct6 min read

Wired

Tropical Storm Isaias Set to Be First Atlantic Hurricane of 2026 Season

Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, bringing significant rain and storm surge to the Gulf Coast.

7 Oct3 min read