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Date: 2026-09-06 | Generated: 20:01:03

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AI & Machine Learning

1. An Alien Mind

Jakub Pachocki reflects on increasingly capable AI and the challenge of keeping it aligned. He calls for stronger safeguards and international coordination.

2. Research acceleration: The view inside OpenAI

Inside OpenAI, coding agents are reshaping AI research. Explore early data on agent usage, experiment velocity, task complexity, and research acceleration.

Software Development

1. Polars 2.0 pre-release comes with a 5x speed boost — but it could change row order

Working with large datasets can lead to slow queries and out-of-memory errors. Polars, an open-source library that developers and data The post Polars 2.0 pre-release comes with a 5x speed boost — but it could change row order appeared first on The New Stack.

2. Claude Fable 5.1 vs. Fable 5: On real work, I couldn’t tell them apart.

Anthropic launched Claude Fable 5.1 this week, calling it “our most advanced model for coding and knowledge work.” There was The post Claude Fable 5.1 vs. Fable 5: On real work, I couldn’t tell them apart. appeared first on The New Stack.

3. Building trust in agentic RAG starts with evidence

Basic retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) follows a straightforward pattern. A user asks a question, the system finds relevant content in a The post Building trust in agentic RAG starts with evidence appeared first on The New Stack.

4. “Sorry for the messy rollout”: OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra to most paying users a day after its unveiling

Update: As of 6:30 p.m. Eastern on Friday, September 4, GPT-6 Astra was available on ChatGPT for all paying users The post “Sorry for the messy rollout”: OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra to most paying users a day after its unveiling appeared first on The New Stack.

5. Microsoft built a prompt injection detector. Then it caught a phishing campaign instead.

Microsoft flagged a phishing campaign last week that exploits a gap in how machines read text. Attackers are slipping invisible The post Microsoft built a prompt injection detector. Then it caught a phishing campaign instead. appeared first on The New Stack.

6. Deadweight: price your generosity before you ship it

Built for the DEV Weekend Challenge: Generosity Edition. Live: https://deadweight-jet.vercel.app Repo: https://github.com/AnubhavDash/DeadWeight The coat Someone in Rasuwa needs a coat. You have a coat. The arithmetic looks finished. It isn't. Between your hands and theirs sit an air waybill, a customs broker, a sorting line paid by the hour, a warehouse in a country whose warehouses are already full, and — often enough — an incinerator. Every one of those steps has a published rate. None of the...

7. Beyond the Wrist: Detecting Sickness Before It Hits with HRV Anomaly Detection and Scikit-learn

Ever woke up feeling like a truck hit you, only to realize your Apple Watch had been screaming "Warning!" via your data for the last 24 hours? Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is the "canary in the coal mine" for our bodies. It's a powerful metric that tracks the variation in time between each heartbeat, serving as a direct window into your Autonomic Nervous System. In this guide, we are going to build a real-time HRV anomaly detector using wearable data analysis, Scikit-learn, and AWS Lambda. By ap...

8. Give Garden: Integrating Donations into a Game Using Pledge

This is a submission for Weekend Challenge: Generosity Edition What I Built When I read about the generosity theme, I immediately thought of integrating donations as a feature into an app or rather a game. But given the complexities of managing funds as well as the weekend time limit, I thought it was impossible. So then I researched platforms that could act as the middleman. One that would allow me to include and encourage donations without having the money go through me at all. That's when I f...

9. Nushell in three spoonfuls: when does a structured shell actually help an agent?

Prelude — Does structure actually help? In late August 2026, I heard Lorenzo Carbonell of atareao.es discuss Nushell and its advantage when working with structured data. One question stayed with me: could that structure genuinely improve my workflow? The Unix shell works well, but many of its pipelines depend on text, column positions, and options whose behaviour can differ across implementations.1 Nushell takes a different approach: it preserves tables and typed values—dates, numbers, or file s...

10. Appraisal and vulnerability in 3 spoonfuls: change the denominator, change the map

Most countries tax immovable property, and most of them argue about it badly. The argument usually skips the part that decides the answer: before any map is coloured, someone has to choose what is added up, what it is divided by, over which territory it is aggregated, and which cases are left out. Change any of those and the map can change while the underlying data stay identical. This post works through that problem with Chilean data, because Chile happens to publish the pieces needed to do it ...

11. Pantrybridge

This is a submission for Weekend Challenge: Generosity Edition I wanted to build something for this challenge that didn't just talk about generosity but actually meant something, and felt beneficial. This tool can make it easier to go from "I have food to donate" to "I'm donating food". You take a picture of your pantry shelf, Gemini figures out what's actually in it, and the app turns that into a recipe for whoever receives it, a handwritten-style note of kindness, a real way to find a food ban...

12. Multi-agent work in three spoonfuls III: a memory that leaves traces

Status of the demo. The viewer was regenerated on August 29, 2026 from a sanitized public projection (with the non-public bits stripped out 😀): the artifact contains no mail bodies, attachments, addresses, absolute paths, tokens, credentials, or microdata. Preamble: remembering is not enough In the second part I went after a bounded problem: getting penta-agent's memory to retrieve evidence and to recognize when it had found none. The question in this third part is more practical, and it comes o...

13. Multi-agent work in three spoonfuls II: auditable memory

In the first post I described how I organized my local multi-agent setup, penta-agent: Codex executes, Claude reviews, other agents enter in bounded ways, and the human keeps closure authority. I also argued that operational memory should not depend on a single conversation or be confused with the vector index. By the time I closed that first post, I already had continuity mechanisms: handoffs, routing rules, append-only logs, experiential memory in JSONL/YAML, a rebuildable vector collection, a...

14. HANDOFF: Give the Appliance. Pass on the Know-How.

This is a submission for Weekend Challenge: Generosity Edition A donated washer can reach its next home with everything it needs — except the one thing a manufacturer manual cannot contain: what happened to this specific machine. The person who repaired it knows what was replaced, what was tested, how this unit should be started, and what was packed with it. The recipient usually does not. That gap is what HANDOFF carries. Give the appliance. Pass on the know-how. HANDOFF lets a refurbisher spea...

15. Domain Watchlists Aren't Drop-Catchers (and WHOIS Refresh Isn't Monitoring)

Most people who "watch domains" are actually doing one of three different jobs — and using the wrong tool for two of them. I build a domain watchlist product (Vacato — https://vacato.io), so I'm biased toward lane #2 below. I'm also going to say clearly when a watchlist loses to a catcher. If you only want a registrar race, this article will save you a signup. Originally published on the Vacato blog: https://vacato.io/blog/domain-watchlist-vs-whois-vs-drop-catch The three jobs One-off lookup — "...

Programming Languages

1. Making a Python interpreter in 1024 bytes

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2. It took a year to ship WebAssembly in Anubis

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3. From a Chocolate Wrapper to Concurrent InnoDB Page Splits

Here is a story [1] about the first version of B-link optimization for Innodb that is the most used B-tree engine in MariaDB. It started from a sketch on a chocolate wrapper and after some attempts ended up with significant p95 improvement for certain B-tree operations. Thx Zhao Song for his work in this area for MySQL. 1. https://mariadb.org/from-a-chocolate-wrapper-to-concurrent-innodb-page-splits/ submitted by /u/drrtuy-b [link] [comments]

4. There's No Limit to How Bad Code Can Get

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5. .gitignore everything by default

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6. How to name things

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7. Modding a 20-year-old game to make it even better (part 2!)

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8. Continued Fractions And Lattice Sieving

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9. The NX bit is not just about security

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Gaming News

1. The Weirdest Worlds That Could Technically Be In Kingdom Hearts 4

Over the past couple weeks, we've finally learned a bit more about the next entry in Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts series. In an extended Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer revealed during D23, Disney's annual fan event, we were given a first look at Coco's Land of The Dead, and its narrative implications already have us speculating as to what worlds could come next. But while pondering what worlds could realistically be in Kingdom Hearts 4 is fun, you know what's even better? Thinking about all of the wor...

2. Marvel’s Wolverine Everything To Know

From its drastically different narrative to the intricacies of Logan’s moveset, here’s everything to know about Marvel’s Wolverine.

3. All Infamy Edicts In The Blood Of Dawnwalker – Vampire Court Guide

Do you want to increase your infamy in The Blood of Dawnwalker? Coen’s Infamy or Notoriety represents how effectively you’ve disrupted the operations of the vampire boyars in Vale Sangora. The more activities you complete, the greater their ire, culminating in epic battles where you can finally put them out of their misery. We're going to tackle all of these mechanics, but be forewarned that there are some spoilers ahead. In This Article The Blood of Dawnwalker - Vampire Court and InfamyCourt ac...

4. How To Defeat All Vampire Court Bosses In The Blood Of Dawnwalker

Are you wondering about how to defeat all major bosses in The Blood of Dawnwalker? These creatures of the night have lorded over the valley, murdering and punishing those they deem unfit to serve them. Now, they’ve also taken Coen’s family, and you must find a way to bring them down. Our guide has all the details that you need, but be forewarned that there will be major spoilers ahead. In This Article The Blood of Dawnwalker vampire court bosses - Brencis, Ambrus, Bakir, and XantheHow to defeat ...

5. Should You Invite Vampire Lords In The Blood Of Dawnwalker?

Are you deciding on whether or not you should invite vampire lords in The Blood of Dawnwalker? The vrakhiri--Brencis, Ambrus, Bakir, and Xanthe--have ravaged the entirety of Vale Sangora. They’ve killed thousands of people and ruined the lives of countless others. They’ve turned entire settlements into charnel houses and they’ve feasted on the anguished cries of the innocent. But, hey, maybe inviting their soul still seems like a good idea. Let's discuss if this particular facet is worth the tro...

6. How To Romance Crake In The Blood Of Dawnwalker

Are you wishing you could romance Crake in The Blood of Dawnwalker? This formidable warrior also happens to be the leader of the Manumits, a group of rebels seeking to overthrow the vrakhiri in Vale Sangora. What starts out as mere camaraderie between Coen and Crake might develop into something deeper. In This Article The Blood of Dawnwalker - Crake romance guideWhat Hunts the NightWhat Moves the DeadDistant ShadowsA Closer Look: Crake sex/romance scene The Blood of Dawnwalker - Crake romance gu...

7. How To Complete A Deal With The Devil In The Blood Of Dawnwalker

Are you hoping to complete A Deal with the Devil in The Blood of Dawnwalker? This is one of the most important quests in the game, though it’s going to take several hours before you even have access to it. Once you tackle it, though, you’ll be presented with crucial decisions that can shape the fates of characters. Our guide has all the info you need, but be ready for spoilers as well. In This Article A Deal with the Devil - Unlock requirementA parlay with BrencisThe crucial choiceWhat happens i...

8. Fall’s Video Game Release Slate Is Intimidatingly Good And Completely Doomed

You know it, I know it, and everyone else knows it. The glut of games coming in Fall 2026 is intimidatingly good. But is that overwhelming wave of exciting titles actually hiding a more gruesome reality? I sure think so. Gaming audiences are no strangers to the rush of fall releases. Even during a slow year, there's almost always an uptick in blockbuster games that launch during this window to best capitalize on the end of the summer and the move toward the winter holidays. This fall is absolute...

9. Fanatical Is Giving Away Another 2TB Steam Machine, And It Only Takes A $1 Mystery Key To Enter

What if I told you that you could get a Steam Machine and a Steam Controller for a buck? It's true, and while there’s only a small chance you’ll actually win, you won’t leave empty-handed. Every dollar gets you a Steam key, potentially filling your library with classic AAA games and underappreciated indies, which can be a great way of finding something new or adding Steam trading cards to your inventory. I’ve written about Fanatical’s limited-time mystery bundles a fair amount. I’ve never won an...

10. The Blood of the Dawnwalker Taught Me the Value of Time

Making touch choices leads to a more memorable game experience.

11. The Tetris Company confirms it had nothing to do with the White House's racist rip-off: 'we believe in the power of connection and bringing people together, not dividing them'

Also, "We take copyright infringement very seriously."

12. A hobby dev built a free, 3D galaxy map for Warhammer 40K that loads like lightning in your browser

I just think it's neat.

13. 18 years after Metal Gear Solid 4 first launched, a modder has shown off its first custom map, MGS3's Groznyj Grad

Groznyj Grad? The mountain redoubt of GRU Colonel Volgin?

14. The Blood of Dawnwalker sold 1 million copies in just 3 days

None too shabby.

15. 'There is absolutely no generative AI in Space Marine 3' promises Saber Interactive executive

The Machine Spirits lie silent.

Robotics

1. Eric Sivertson discusses FPGAs and robot security

An interview with Eric Sivertson of Lattice Semiconductor about FPGAs and how they can improve robot safety and security. The post Eric Sivertson discusses FPGAs and robot security appeared first on The Robot Report.

2. Pressure sensors can help improve robotic gripping accuracy

From first contact through surface deformation, load distribution, and final stable hold, pressure sensors can improve robotic bin picking. The post Pressure sensors can help improve robotic gripping accuracy appeared first on The Robot Report.

3. ARM Institute gets $90M for 10 projects to modernize military manufacturing

Fifteen member organizations will deliver viable working solutions within a two-year timeframe, the ARM Institute said. The post ARM Institute gets $90M for 10 projects to modernize military manufacturing appeared first on The Robot Report.

4. Enovis to acquire surgical tech provider eCential Robotics for $180M

Enovis said it plans to bring a robotic system targeting the knee within the next two years, followed by a system focusing on the shoulder. The post Enovis to acquire surgical tech provider eCential Robotics for $180M appeared first on The Robot Report.

5. Cyborg Roaches Can Stab You With Needles

Imagine you are trapped under rubble after an earthquake and you see an electronics-covered cockroach with a spring-loaded needle on its back scuttling toward you. Although the sight might be unnerving, to say the least, this prototype paramedic cyborg, or “Paraborg,” might one day help deliver lifesaving aid to disaster victims who might be otherwise impossible to reach.The Hardest Problems in RoboticsFor decades, scientists have sought to develop cyborg insects as “a shortcut around some of th...

Tech General

1. Phil Schiller’s App Store exit reportedly driven by wariness over future plans

Schiller reportedly had reservations about new CEO John Ternus' goal of bringing in more recurring revenue from the App Store.

2. Authors push back as publishers and agents make claims on Anthropic settlement

Authors say publishers seem to be claiming more than their fair share of settlement payments.

3. Travis Kalanick’s Atoms might be getting into the robotaxi business

The Uber founder has said that Atoms will allow him to complete "unfinished business."

4. TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla Cybercab hits the road — and a snag

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.

5. Seattle Times and Newsday are the latest publications to sue OpenAI and Microsoft

Two more news organizations are suing OpenAI and Microsoft over the supposed use of their journalism to train AI.

6. Hikers rescued after using Google Gemini for planning

The sheriff’s office said the hikers “were advised by Gemini to bring far less food and water than their group required."

7. OpenAI confirms ‘wiki incident,’ says it’s ‘working on a framework’ for more disclosure

OpenAI acknowledged its role in a recently reported incident where AI agents took over a German wiki forum.

8. Clucky’s new alarm app wakes you up with a crowing rooster

Clucky's new alarm app has an option where users are woken up to the sound of a rooster. They then complete a mission to turn it off.

9. Oura is going public, but these smart ring companies are coming for its crown

While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, a growing number of rivals are now racing to dethrone it by trying all sorts of approaches to get an edge over it.

10. XDOF, just three months out of stealth, is in talks for a Series B at a $1.2B valuation

The round is being raised just months after the robot data startup exited from stealth.

11. Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft for infringement

The Seattle Times and Newsday are just the latest plaintiffs to take OpenAI to court, alleging copyright infringement. The two outlets say the company used their journalism as training data for its AI models without permission and often reproduces passages from their reporting in response to user queries. This is similar to lawsuits filed by […]

12. An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport

A plane bearing an Amazon logo overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday during landing, crashing into vehicles and resulting in multiple injuries. The extent of the damage or the seriousness of the injuries was not clear at the time of publication. In the aftermath of the incident, the FAA released a statement […]

13. Europe has its first commercial orbital rocket

German company Isar Aerospace has successfully launched Europe's first entirely commercial orbital rocket. It attempted to achieve the feat last March, but that lasted all of 30 seconds before the vehicle crashed into the sea and exploded. This time the company managed to get the two-stage Spectrum into low Earth orbit from a Norwegian spaceport. […]

14. Boox’s tiny Picco e-reader should land in November

Boox teased the Picco, its take on the buzzy Xteink X4 e-reader, back in July, but provided almost no details. Now, thanks to some reporting out of IFA, we've got a bit more info, though sadly still no price. Unlike the Xteink devices, the Picco will not have magnets on the back for attaching to […]

15. The Fairphone 6 Plus is the midrange phone we desperately needed

The Fairphone 6 Plus feels like an extremely average midrange Android phone and I couldn't be more thrilled. The mission has always been admirable. Fairphone seeks out ethically sourced materials and offers a high degree of repairability for its devices. But the phones themselves required a lot of sacrifices, like putting up with underpowered processors […]

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