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Meta Releases Muse Spark 1.3, Open-Weights Version Coming Soon
Meta releases Muse Spark 1.3, enhancing efficiency for long-running tasks and dialogue control. CEO says open-weights version coming soon.
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Kimi API Now Natively Compatible with Codex and Claude Code
Moonshot AI announces native support for Codex and Claude Code in Kimi API, enabling direct connection via Responses and Messages API compatibility.
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Kimi Files Confidential IPO Application in Hong Kong, Heads for Final Private Round at $50 Billion Valuation
Moonshot AI files confidential Hong Kong IPO at $50B valuation in final private round, as dream valuations end for independent foundation model firms.
Internet Voices
FCC to Grade Carriers on Robocall Countermeasures
The FCC plans to introduce a robocall mitigation scorecard to grade carriers on their spam call blocking performance.
AI
GWAS of 1.14 Million People Identifies 1,260 Loci Linking Personality and DNA
A GWAS of 1.14 million people identifies 1,260 genetic markers linked to personality in an international study published in Nature.
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Google Announces Gemini 3.8 Flash: Enhanced Reasoning May Increase Effective Costs
Google has unveiled Gemini 3.8 Flash. While enhanced reasoning improves performance, increased token consumption may raise effective costs.
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UN Reports Exceeding 1.5-Degree Target Is Unavoidable, Aims to Minimize Overshoot with Carbon Removal
UNEP says exceeding 1.5°C is unavoidable, unveiling a new strategy to minimize the overshoot via emission cuts and carbon removal.
AI
Palo Alto Acquires AI Help Desk Console for $500 Million
Palo Alto Networks acquires AI help desk automation startup Console for $500 million, enhancing autonomous security through Cortex integration.
Dev
Microsoft Update Breaks Outlook and Teams on Arm Devices
August security update KB5121003 prevents Outlook and Teams from launching on Arm Windows devices. Microsoft has provided a workaround.
Gadgets
$7 Hidden Camera Detector Achieves 94% Accuracy with AI and LEDs
The $7 clip-on detector SweepLED developed by KAIST detects hidden cameras with 93.9% accuracy using an LED grid and AI. Here is how it works.
Gadgets
Galaxy S26 FE Gets Telephoto Lens — A Strength the Z Fold 8 Lacks
Affordable Galaxy S26 FE gets 3x telephoto — a feature missing in the premium Z Fold 8 reveals Samsung's pricing strategy and design philosophy.
AI
Amazon Destroys Books for AI Training, Warehouse Worker Testifies to Inside Operations
404 Media reports on Amazon destroying books for AI training, the AI ghost issue in academia, and ICE's data procurement.
Dev
C++ Formatting Library fmt Offers Fast, Safe Alternative
Explains the fast, type-safe alternative offered by the C++ formatting library fmt and its implementation support for C++20 std::format.
Gadgets
Astronomical Phenomena Lighting Up the September Night Sky: Venus Close Approach and Meteor Showers
September 2026 brings prime viewing chances: Venus near Spica, the Moon with the Pleiades, and meteor showers. Key events rounded up.
Dev
Survey of API Limits Across 56 Business Systems Finds Half Do Not Disclose Upper Limits
Survey of 56 domestic business system APIs finds half do not disclose call limits, with wide variation in disclosure of spec changes and outage info.
AI
GoPro to Enter Data Centers Through $285 Million Merger
GoPro merges with Starman Optical in a $285M deal to enter AI data centers, focusing on optical transceivers and expansion into defense and space.
Gadgets
OLED Burn-in Risks and Countermeasures: Why Not All TVs Are Equally at Risk
OLED burn-in can be avoided by understanding its mechanism and countermeasures. Causes and prevention explained.
Internet Voices
Hainan Airlines Monetizes Lying Across Empty Seats, Selling Three-Seat Block for 220 Euros
Hainan Airlines bans lying across empty economy seats and sells a block of three for 220 euros, sparking controversy over ancillary revenue.
Dev
AMDGPU Splits Off HDMI Passive VRR Support, Targets Linux 7.4
AMD has split off its HDMI Passive VRR patches for AMDGPU to curb blanking and flicker, targeting integration in Linux 7.4.
Gadgets
Sonos Announces Sonos 27, Beam Ultra and Ace Ultra Debut
Sonos names its Sonos 27 platform and Fabric tech, previews 27voice and MCP integration, and opens pre-orders for Beam Ultra and Ace Ultra.