Reddit begins testing a new audio and video experience, similar to popular TikTok videos

Reddit is beginning to test video and audio versions of popular posts, allowing users to watch or listen to Reddit stories instead of just reading them.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/reddit-begins-testing-a-new-audio-and-video-experience-similar-to-popular-tiktok-videos/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

iOS 26.6.1 has fixes for 20+ security issues on iPhone, details here

Apple released iOS 26.6.1 today, a new software update for iPhone that includes fixes for 20+ security issues. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/17/ios-26-6-1-has-fixes-for-20-security-issues-on-iphone-details-here/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

Meta faces 'astronomical' consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment

Article URL: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/17/meta-attorneys-general-california-federal-trial-astronomical-consequences.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49335163 Points: 8 # Comments: 2

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/17/meta-attorneys-general-california-federal-trial-astronomical-consequences.html

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

1-Yr Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan w/ 1TB Storage (Digital Delivery) $100 & More

Newegg [newegg.com] has *Select Adobe Software* (Digital Delivery) on sale listed below. *Available:*[LIST][*]1-Year Adobe Creative Cloud Photography 1TB (Photoshop, Lightroom, Lightroom Classic)...

https://slickdeals.net/f/19887234-1-yr-adobe-creative-cloud-photography-plan-w-1tb-storage-digital-delivery-100-more

#Deals #SaveMoney #Frugal #HotDeals #Software #Photography #Adobe [Slickdeals]

Razer Is Back With Another Insufferably Cute Gaming Headset

There's a new puppy-eared gaming headset for the Sanrio stans.

https://gizmodo.com/razer-is-back-with-another-insufferably-cute-gaming-headset-2000799462

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

Why curved TVs failed but curved gaming monitors thrived

Curved TVs walked so curved gaming monitors could run.

https://www.engadget.com/2237248/why-curved-tvs-failed-gaming-monitors-thrived/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Engadget [Engadget]

Sonos put speaker controls on your iPhone's lock screen (again)

Sonos released an app update that takes advantage of Apple's Live Activities system.

https://www.engadget.com/2238514/sonos-put-speaker-controls-on-your-iphone-lock-screen-again/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Engadget [Engadget]

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra: New Details Leak as Apple Event Nears

"iPhone Ultra" supply will be very limited when the foldable device is first released later this year, according to Fixed Focus Digital, a known leaker on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. also claimed that the i…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/17/iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-ultra-rumors/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #MacRumors [MacRumors]

Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale Brings Massive Deals on Apple Products and More

Best Buy is hosting its big 60th Anniversary sale this week, with notable markdowns on Apple devices, TVs, headphones, monitors, and much more. This event is set to last for the rest of this week, and you don't need to …

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/17/best-buy-anniversary-sale-2/

#Tech #Apple #Gadgets #MacRumors #Cybersecurity #Software #Microsoft #Google #Apple #OpenSource #Startup #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets [MacRumors]

macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 6 features redesigned traffic light window controls

macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 6 introduces redesigned traffic light window controls. The new look resembles older Mac OS X systems with more detail in each button.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/17/macos-27-golden-gate-beta-6-features-redesigned-traffic-light-window-controls/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

Qwen3.8 27B scores 52 on Artificial Analysis

Article URL: https://artificialanalysis.ai/models/qwen3-8-27b Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49334544 Points: 22 # Comments: 2

https://artificialanalysis.ai/models/qwen3-8-27b

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Memory prices climb 500% in 12 months, up to 10x the lowest ever tracked prices

Article URL: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/memory-prices-climb-500-percent-in-12-months-up-to-10x-the-lowest-ever-tracked-prices-128gb-of-ddr5-now-usd3-399 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/ite…

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/memory-prices-climb-500-percent-in-12-months-up-to-10x-the-lowest-ever-tracked-prices-128gb-of-ddr5-now-usd3-399

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

YouTube will now count a view as soon as a video starts playing

The change comes a year after YouTube applied the same approach to counting views on Shorts videos.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/youtube-will-now-count-a-view-as-soon-as-a-video-starts-playing/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #YouTube #Software #Google #Gadgets #Cybersecurity #Microsoft [TechCrunch]

Hidden Airtag reveals Amazon is trashing rare books to train AI

Amazon’s team uses a T. rex preparing to devour a book as its logo.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/hidden-airtag-reveals-amazon-is-trashing-rare-books-to-train-ai/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ArsTechnica [Ars Technica]

Apple Releases iOS 26.6.1, macOS 26.6.2, and More

Apple today released iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, visionOS 26.6.1, and macOS 26.6.2, with all of the updates containing security fixes. Apple also released iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10 with security fixes. Related Round…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/17/apple-releases-ios-26-6-1-and-more/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #MacRumors [MacRumors]

Apple rolls out Release Candidates for macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8

Alongside macOS 27 developer beta 6, Apple also released the first RCs for macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/17/apple-rolls-out-release-candidates-for-macos-tahoe-26-7-and-macos-sequoia-15-8/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Software #Apple #9to5Mac #macOS #macOSRC #macOSSequoia #DeveloperBeta #BetaRelease #CFR#macOStahoe#macOS158 [9to5Mac]

CMF Buds 3? Nothing offshoot teases new mystery product

CMF just dropped a teaser for its next device.

https://www.androidauthority.com/cmf-buds-3-teaser-3699434/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

YouTube is changing how it counts views to give the numbers a boost

YouTube will soon count a view as soon as a video starts to play, lining up with the system used by Instagram, TikTok, and its Shorts videos. The update will go into effect on August 24th, "which means creators will lik…

https://www.theverge.com/streaming/981105/youtube-video-view-counting-update

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Geekom admits to shipping malware-laced network drivers for AMD mini PCs — company responds with guidance, removes malicious package

Geekom admits to shipping malware-laced network drivers for AMD mini-PCs — maker requests takedown of report on the situation

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/geekom-admits-to-shipping-malware-laced-network-drivers-for-amd-mini-pcs-company-responds-with-guidance-removes-malicious-package

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Apple Seeds Sixth visionOS 27 Beta to Developers

Apple today provided developers with the sixth beta of an upcoming visionOS 27 update for testing purposes. The beta comes a week after Apple released the fifth beta. visionOS 27 can be installed by opening the Settings…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/17/apple-seeds-sixth-visionos-27-developer-beta/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #MacRumors [MacRumors]

Apple Seeds tvOS 27 Beta 6 to Developers

Apple today seeded the sixth beta of tvOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the fifth beta. The beta can be downloaded and installed through the Settings app on th…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/17/apple-seeds-tvos-27-beta-6-to-developers/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Software #Apple #Gadgets #MacRumors #Podcasts #TVOS [MacRumors]

Apple Seeds watchOS 27 Beta 6 to Developers

Apple today seeded the sixth beta of watchOS 27 to developers, with the update coming a week after the launch of the fifth beta. The beta can be downloaded through the Watch app on the iPhone with a free developer accou…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/17/apple-seeds-watchos-27-beta-6-to-developers/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Gadgets #Software #Apple #MacRumors #AI #Startups [MacRumors]

Welp I have had it up to hear with #docker. What miserable #software. Runs as #root by default out of the box. Because, hey, nothing bad happens when you run everything as root. Was an absolute nightmare to setup #rootless. Can't get #forgejo runner to work cause #docker-compose doesn't properly set the directory owner for volumes. Then I have to figure how to get Forgejo to pull local custom Docker images. I just wanted an easy self hosted #ci-runner. Why does this have to be so harrrrrrdddd.

Apple Seeds Sixth iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers

Apple today seeded the sixth betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming one week after Apple released the fifth betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the …

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/17/apple-seeds-sixth-ios-27-developer-beta/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #MacRumors [MacRumors]

iOS 27 beta 6 now available as Apple tests major Siri AI upgrade

Apple has released the sixth iOS 27 beta for developer testing. iOS 27 beta 6 continues Apple’s summer beta cycle ahead of a public release in September. We’ll update our devices and share what we discover.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/17/ios-27-beta-6/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

macOS 27 Golden Gate developer beta 6 now available to developers

After a rare three-week hiatus between macOS developer betas 4 and 5, Apple has now rolled out beta 6 just a week after last Monday’s build. Here’s what to expect.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/17/macos-27-golden-gate-developer-beta-6-now-available-to-developers/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

Apple releases beta 6 for iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and more

Beta 6 is rolling out now for iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, HomePod 27, and more, as Apple’s latest wave of developer betas brings the new software closer to launch.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/17/apple-releases-beta-6-for-ipados-27-tvos-27-and-more/

#Tech #Software #Apple #Gadgets [9to5Mac]

Find Hub for Wear OS adds very basic ‘Find people’ app

Google is rolling out an update to Find Hub on Wear OS that adds a “Find people” app to your watch. The experience was previously just for your devices.

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/17/find-hub-people-wear-os/

#Tech #Technology #Gadgets #Software #Apple #Google #9to5Google [9to5Google]

‘Lanterns’ Is Here and Sets the Stage Masterfully

'Lanterns' sets up a intriguing mystery in its first episode—then pulls the rug out from under you.

https://gizmodo.com/lanterns-season-1-episode-1-pilot-recap-review-2000799399

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]

I turned an old Android phone into a server for my LAN - here's how and why

Got an old Android phone or tablet lying around? Turn it into a test server for experiments and development - it's simpler than you think.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-turned-old-android-into-server-for-my-lan/

#Tech #Technology #Gadgets #Software #OpenSource #ZDNet #Cybersecurity #Startup #AI #Google [ZDNet]

AirBuddy 3 now available with new Action HUD, widgets, Now Playing, deeper automation, more

Packing more than 150 new features and improvements, AirBuddy 3 is now available for Mac, further expanding the app’s utility beyond managing AirPods and other nearby Apple devices. Here’s what’s new.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/17/airbuddy-3-now-available-with-new-action-hud-widgets-now-playing-deeper-automation-more/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

GitHub Has an Availability Problem. Is It Time to Look Elsewhere?

Article URL: https://dhruv2038.bearblog.dev/github-has-an-availability-problem-is-it-time-to-look-elsewhere/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49333728 Points: 28 # Comments: 3

https://dhruv2038.bearblog.dev/github-has-an-availability-problem-is-it-time-to-look-elsewhere/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Buy Your Friends Batteries

Article URL: https://domenkozar.com/2026/08/17/buy-your-friends-batteries/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49333932 Points: 3 # Comments: 2

https://domenkozar.com/2026/08/17/buy-your-friends-batteries/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Sainsbury's staff eject wrong shopper after facial recognition alert – again

Facewatch says its technology worked as intended before humans mishandled the result

https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/08/17/sainsburys-staff-eject-wrong-shopper-after-facial-recognition-alert-again/5288602

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]

Be a hater all you want, AI's here to stay

The good news? One of the worst bits, tech giants controlling it all, might soon be over

https://www.theregister.com/columnists/2026/08/17/be-a-hater-all-you-want-ais-here-to-stay/5288275

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]

Excel's Copilot function is headed for the Recycle Bin

Microsoft realizes the side pane should be enough for anyone

https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/08/17/excels-copilot-function-is-headed-for-the-recycle-bin/5288327

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]

Crook hawks millions of records allegedly plundered from corporate Azure tenants

McDonald's, Vodafone, TCS, Kyndryl, and others named as researchers point to compromised credentials

https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/17/crook-hawks-millions-of-records-allegedly-plundered-from-corporate-azure-tenants/5288305

#Tech #TechNews #Cybersecurity #Microsoft #Apple #Google #Software #OpenSource [The Register]

Capita handed vital role in next pandemic despite civil service pension failures

Initial £31M deal comes with scope to scale sharply during a major outbreak

https://www.theregister.com/public-sector/2026/08/17/capita-handed-vital-role-in-next-pandemic-despite-civil-service-pension-failures/5288454

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]

Windows 11 movable taskbar edges closer to general release

Preview also brings compact icons, Start menu sizing, and the final shove for WMIC

https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/08/17/windows-11-movable-taskbar-edges-closer-to-general-release/5288393

#Tech #Technology #Software #Microsoft #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]

$1K laser mosquito zapper promises precision strikes as backers itch for answers

After raising $2.8M, the project has entered production, but company comms have done little to reassure buyers

https://www.theregister.com/offbeat/2026/08/17/1k-laser-mosquito-zapper-promises-precision-strikes-as-backers-itch-for-answers/5288431

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]

GitHub has Issues as repo downloads hit 50% error rate

Copilot also wobbles as another outage tests developer patience

https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/08/17/github-has-issues-as-repo-downloads-hit-50-error-rate/5288543

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Software #OpenSource #TheRegister #Microsoft #Gadgets #Startup #Cybersecurity #Google #Apple #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]

Mozilla adds ad blocking to Firefox for iOS

Experimental feature to block some, but not all, ads

https://www.theregister.com/software/2026/08/17/mozilla-adds-ad-blocking-to-firefox-for-ios/5288585

#Tech #Technology #Software #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]

Samsung might be making a new foldable that's even wider than the Galaxy Z Fold 8

Samsung may have as many as five different foldable phones next year.

https://www.engadget.com/2238405/samsung-might-be-making-a-new-foldable-that-is-even-wider-than-the-galaxy-z-fold-8/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Gadgets #Engadget #AI #Software [Engadget]

Sonos finally added Live Activities controls for your iPhone lockscreen

Sonos released an update to its mobile app that finally introduces support for iOS' Live Activities, giving iPhone users quick access to playback controls on their lock screen. The added functionality is a "much request…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/981008/sonos-mobile-ios-iphone-app-live-activities

#Tech #Gadgets #Software #Apple #TheVerge #Cybersecurity #Gaming #Microsoft #AI #Google #Startup #OpenSource #Software #Cybersecurity #Appleros [The Verge]

Pixel Recorder update brings new Pixel 11 app icon

Following the Journal app last week, Google is rolling out an update to Pixel Recorder that brings the new app icon to older devices.

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/17/pixel-recorder-new-icon/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Google [9to5Google]

ByteDance agrees to reel in its AI models to protect Hollywood IPs

TikTok's parent company signed a memorandum of understanding with The Motion Picture Association.

https://www.engadget.com/2238384/bytedance-agrees-to-reel-in-its-ai-models-to-protect-hollywood-ip/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Engadget [Engadget]

Amazon, once an online bookseller, is destroying rare books to train AI models

Rare books are incredibly valuable for training LLMs, since these models have already trained on whatever's available online.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/amazon-once-an-online-bookseller-is-destroying-rare-books-to-train-ai-models/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

Nothing Headphone (a) drops to a record-low price on Amazon

Amazon cuts the Nothing Headphone (a) to $145.42, its best price yet, with strong battery life and clear calls.

https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-headphone-a-deal-3699421/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Show HN: LLMs each trading $100K vs. a frozen rulebook – the rulebook leads

Article URL: https://aitradingcompetition.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49330386 Points: 5 # Comments: 0

https://aitradingcompetition.com/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Show HN: Saggar, a Mac terminal that keeps sessions and your attention organized

Hi HN, like many of you talented folk, I’ve been building more, faster than ever. I built Saggar after my terminal stopped feeling like a tool and started feeling like a tab-management problem. Let me know you think! Co…

https://saggar.marginalutility.dev/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]