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Foreign Policy Sep 16 Score 0.8916833249999999

A Bumpy Peace Election in the Philippines

On a majority-Muslim island, federalists are sparring with Islamists.

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Simon Willison's Weblog Sep 15 Score 0.8813049518518518

Gemini Live audio

Tool: Gemini Live audio Google released Gemini 3.8 Live and 3.8 Live Extended Thinking today - two new speech-to-speech models that are a similar shape to OpenAI's GPT-Live family. I pointed GPT-6 Astra Extra High at the documentation and had it build me this

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Foreign Policy Sep 15 Score 0.8781134175925925

Are Drone Incursions Europe’s New Normal?

NATO suspects that Russia is behind the latest airspace violation in Lithuania.

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Foreign Policy Sep 15 Score 0.8747171212962962

Trump Picks the Wrong Beef Before Midterms

The president’s plan to tame soaring beef prices has alienated a key constituency.

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Schneier on Security Sep 15 Score 0.8617097935185184

25 Years of Mass Surveillance Is Enough

This essay was written with Cindy Cohn, and originally appeared in Lawfare . One of the many legacies of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 is the government-wide shift from targeted surveillance—such as individual wiretaps or pen register/trap and trace

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Schneier on Security Sep 15 Score 0.860451923148148

On the NSA’s Supercomputer from the 1960s

Really interesting story about Harvest, a specialized code breaking computer built in the 1960s by IBM for the NSA.

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Wired Sep 16 Score 0.8243294782407408

Boox Launches the Palma 3 E-Reader

The e-paper device maker also launched two new color digital notebooks last night, the Note Air6 C and Mini C.

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Wired Sep 16 Score 0.8233294782407408

Polymarket’s Next Bet? It Can Also Be a Media Company

The legal battle over whether prediction markets are a form of gambling has overshadowed something else entirely: They’re already a new form of media.

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The Verge Sep 16 Score 0.823184075

Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses

Meta may be ready to reveal a new pair of smart glasses with no camera at all, amid a PR crisis for the company caused by the video recording capabilities of its flagship smart glasses. A new report from The Information claims the camera-free glasses, codename

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War on the Rocks Sep 16 Score 0.8208535615740742

Strategic Stability and the Rebuilding of Xi’s Military

For all the warnings about an increasingly capable Chinese military, this may very well be an awkward moment for Beijing to have that military tested. General Secretary Xi Jinping has hollowed out much of the People's Liberation Army's senior command through p

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BleepingComputer Sep 16 Score 0.820005150925926

Google fixes actively exploited Android zero-day on Pixel devices

Google has released the September 2026 security patches to address 110 vulnerabilities affecting its Pixel devices, including one zero-day flaw actively exploited in targeted attacks. [...]

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The Verge Sep 16 Score 0.8116627787037037

The Boox Palma 3 gets stylus support and a sleek redesign

Nearly two years after the last update to Boox's smartphone-sized black-and-white e-reader, the company announced the Palma 3 with a sleek redesign, new functionality, and a handful of other small updates that may justify its significant price bump depending o

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The Verge Sep 16 Score 0.8099961120370371

The EOS R8 Mark II is Canon’s lightest full-frame camera with stabilization

Canon announced the second-generation of its EOS R8 with a new retro-inspired redesign and the addition of in-body stabilization. That feature was one of the most notable omissions from the original R8 that launched in 2023 as a smaller, cheaper, and more acce

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The Verge Sep 15 Score 0.8076187972222223

AI and data centers are incredibly unpopular in every poll

Poll data released Tuesday by the New York Times and Siena University confirms what we've already been seeing, and what politicians are responding to - AI and data centers are incredibly unpopular. Asked if they support or oppose the construction of data cente

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BleepingComputer Sep 15 Score 0.8043736694444446

Acronis warns of actively exploited flaw in its cPanel backup plugin

Acronis disclosed a high-severity Linux local privilege escalation vulnerability in its backup plugin for cPanel, WebHost Manager (WHM), and Plesk that may be exploited in the wild. [...]

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The Verge Sep 15 Score 0.8026900935185186

Microsoft announces Windows and Surface event for October 7th

It's been more than two years since the last major Windows event, so Microsoft is heading to San Francisco next month to outline the future of Windows and Surface devices. At an event on October 7th, the company says it will host a "conversation on how local A

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BleepingComputer Sep 15 Score 0.8026144101851852

Malcious Admin Menu Editor Pro plugin backdoors 1,500 WordPress sites

Malicious versions of the Admin Menu Editor Pro plugin for WordPress have been distributed to more than 200 customers after a threat actor compromised the maintainer's website and pushed updates that created a hidden user account. [...]

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MIT Technology Review Sep 15 Score 0.7979918745370371

Roundtables: Could AI really kill us all?

Listen to the session or watch below Employees at the world's leading AI labs are saying there's a real possibility that advanced AI could destroy humanity. Are they right? Or is this more scaremongering and hype? Watch a conversation unpacking AI extinction f

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BleepingComputer Sep 15 Score 0.7961139472222223

CenterPoint Energy confirms customer data stolen in cyberattack

CenterPoint Energy disclosed a breach compromising some customers' personal information after an attacker leaked data allegedly stolen from the utility company. [...]

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Google AI Blog Sep 15 Score 0.7949961851851852

AI for everyone in every language

We’re moving beyond traditional text translation to build models that understand the world’s rich, living languages exactly as they are expressed.

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Google AI Blog Sep 15 Score 0.7949961851851852

Building AI to accelerate science and improve lives

The true measure of AI is who it helps. Here’s how it’s impacting lives today. We're focused on key areas where advanced technology can help make extraordinary progress …

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Google AI Blog Sep 15 Score 0.7949961851851852

AI for Societal Impact

Explore this collection to see how experts and local leaders are using AI breakthroughs to ensure everyone can share the opportunity of AI.

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SANS Internet Storm Center Sep 15 Score 0.793989375462963

MacOS 27 - First Boot, (Tue, Sep 15th)

I have not done this type of diary in a while: What traffic will you see from a system on boot, before a user logs in? I just took a quick look at macOS 27 "Golden Gate" to see what traffic you should expect. Here are some of the highlights:

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MIT Technology Review Sep 15 Score 0.7886071523148149

The Download: AI doomers, whistleblowing agents, and de-aged livers

This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. The AI industry has taken a doomer turn. What now? AI chiefs Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Demis Hassabis are s

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CISA Cybersecurity Advisories Sep 15 Score 0.7883296074074074

mySCADA myPRO Manager

View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to access privileged management functions or send arbitrary SMS messages through the connected GSM modem. The following versions of mySCADA myPRO Manager are affected: m

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CISA Cybersecurity Advisories Sep 15 Score 0.7883296074074074

Digital Watchdog VMAX DVR and NVR Product Lineups

View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could grant full administrative control of the device, allowing an attacker to view live and recorded surveillance, alter device configurations, and use the device as a network pivot point. The

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CISA Cybersecurity Advisories Sep 15 Score 0.7883296074074074

Protecting Tokens and Assertions from Forgery, Theft, and Misuse: Implementation Recommendations for Agencies and Cloud Service Providers

Developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and CISA, this interagency report provides federal agencies and cloud service providers with guidelines to protect the identity assertions, access tokens, and cryptographic mechanisms that

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CISA Cybersecurity Advisories Sep 15 Score 0.7883296069444445

Schneider Electric SCADAPack x70 Products

View CSAF Summary Schneider Electric is aware of a vulnerability in its SCADAPack x70 products. The SCADAPack 47x, SCADAPack 47xi, SCADAPack 47xd, SCADAPack 470R and SCADAPack 57x products are Remote Terminal Units that provide communication capabilities for r

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MIT Technology Review Sep 15 Score 0.7883293745370371

AI models need more data about biology, and OpenAI is paying to create it

Last year Ruxandra Teslo, a policy analyst who focuses on clinical trials, posted an idea for supercharging medical AI systems: Use data from failed biotech companies. By bidding at their bankruptcy proceedings, she proposed, it might be possible to obtain det

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GamesIndustry.biz Sep 16 Score 0.7816631287037038

Why the publisher of Nintendo Life is launching a new PC gaming site

Games media publisher Hookshot has launched Steam Hype , a new PC-focused media outlet. It is the fifth site launched by Hookshot – in which GamesIndustry.biz parent IGN Entertainment holds a minority stake through its acquisition of Gamer Network &ndash

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GamesIndustry.biz Sep 15 Score 0.7516631287037038

Why switching main characters for your game's sequel might be a mistake

Christian Fonnesbech is a well-known name in the North European games industry. He was previously head of IP development at Nordisk Film Games, but in 2019 he founded Leverage in Copenhagen to help game studios develop their IP. Read more

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Eurogamer Sep 16 Score 0.7478474180555555

Login errors delay Diablo 4's big new Season of Hell's Legacy anniversary update

The launch of Diablo 4 's Season of Hell's Legacy got off to a rough start. The anticipated season was announced at BlizzCon over the weekend to arrive alongside a 30th anniversary celebration of the Diablo franchise . And though Season of Hell's Legacy eventu

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NASA News Sep 16 Score 0.7401355537037037

APOD: 2026 September 16 – Webb’s View of M64

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 16 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featu

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Ars Technica — Science Sep 16 Score 0.7400142027777777

How chimps teach their kids tool tricks

Adults first demonstrate tool use, then hand over the implements to their infants, who copy the behavior.

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New Scientist Sep 16 Score 0.7399963986111111

Wild chimpanzees teach youngsters by handing them tools

Adult chimpanzees have been observed passing tools to their younger relatives, helping them learn the skills needed for fishing for ants or algae

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NASA News Sep 15 Score 0.7329462018518519

NASA Ames Stars of the Month: September 2026

The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Steve Ormsby, Aphrodite Kostakis, Alejando Borlaff, Sarah Nickerson, Martina Caussi, Keiko Nomura, and Stephen Broccardo. Their commitment to the NASA missio

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New Scientist Sep 15 Score 0.7316908430555555

The Parthenon's architectural illusions are a myth

Optical illusions thought to have influenced the design of the Parthenon in ancient Greece are not backed up by evidence or are too small to have an effect

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Econbrowser Sep 15 Score 0.7272481560185186

CBO on Iran War Costs

Letter released today: DoD’s Operational, Logistical, and Sustainment Costs. CBO estimates that as of August 1, 2026, the armed conflict with Iran has cost DoD approximately $38 billion. That amount reflects the costs of replacing expended munitions and equipm

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NASA News Sep 15 Score 0.7248730537037037

NASA Invites Media to International Observe the Moon Night

NASA will host an International Observe the Moon Night celebration from 5:30 to 8 p.m. CST on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, the official visitor center for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. International O

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Econbrowser Sep 15 Score 0.7246245449074074

Gasoline and Diesel Update: Prices as of 9/14

Strangely, 9/14 diesel was not on FRED today, but it was on EIA. [as of 3:30pm CT] Here's the entire picture. Figure 1: Regular gasoline (blue, left scale), diesel (red, left scale), both $/gallon; petroleum (Brent), $/bbl (black, right scale). Source: EIA. Di

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Kubernetes Blog Sep 15 Score 0.7241631851851852

Kubernetes v1.37: Pod-Level Resource Managers graduated to Beta

With the release of Kubernetes v1.37, the Pod-Level Resource Managers feature has graduated to Beta status (disabled by default)! First introduced as an Alpha feature in Kubernetes v1.36 , this enhancement builds on Pod-Level Resources by equipping Kubelet's T

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NASA News Sep 15 Score 0.720418887037037

Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with NASA

In April, the world watched as four humans circled the Moon for the first time in over 50 years with NASA's Artemis II mission. On Saturday, Sept. 19, the public is invited to look up again with NASA events across the country, including the International Obser

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NASA News Sep 15 Score 0.7203966648148148

Artemis III Crew Visits NASA Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building

NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik (left) and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano view progress on the solid rocket booster integration in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, Sept.

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Martin Fowler Sep 15 Score 0.7186352810185185

Nail the Narrative

Sumeet Gayathri Moghe finds many folks building presentations get tangled in building slides without a coherent narrative. He advises distilling the big idea, visualizing the audience, and building a structured storyline. more…

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ScienceDaily — Top Science Sep 15 Score 0.7184383217592593

Smelling chocolate helped men complete more reps without feeling more tired

Simply smelling chocolate helped men complete more leg extension repetitions without making the workout feel harder, with dark chocolate producing the strongest effect. The researchers think familiar food aromas may influence appetite and motivation by making

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New Scientist Sep 15 Score 0.7183297319444445

Roman roads weren't so straight after all

Detailed data on the Roman Empire’s entire road network is offering fresh insight into how Romans built their infrastructure and how it influenced the future geography of Europe

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InfoQ Sep 15 Score 0.7133298226851852

Atlassian Automates Root Cause Analysis by Correlating Metrics, Logs and Traces

Atlassian has outlined a new approach to automating root cause analysis for large-scale cloud-native incidents, using correlation across metrics, logs, distributed traces, and service topology to generate ranked hypotheses about where failures originate and ho

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Marginal Revolution Sep 16 Score 0.708340185185185

The economics of cyber risk

From Aniket Baksy and Daniele Caratelli, here is part of the abstract: Because larger firms are more attractive targets but also invest more in protection, the model generates an inverse-U relationship between firm size and attack risk, consistent with the dat

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Lobsters Sep 16 Score 0.7059861814814814

A/I Shuts Down

A/I is Autistici/Inventati, nothing to do with algorithms. Why this matters: to quote senior advisor and journalist Anne Roth : 20,000 mail accounts. 20,000 blogs. 5,000 mailing lists. 1,500 websites. In Europe. Run by volunteers of @cavallette , perfectly leg

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Marginal Revolution Sep 16 Score 0.7041304629629629

When discussing AI policy, start with China

Whatever your ideas for regulating AI, I say start with China. Do not put China as an afterthought at the end of your proposal, mentioned in a vague wish that something good ought to happen and that maybe the future of humanity can be secured. During the 2023

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Marginal Revolution Sep 15 Score 0.6869485185185185

Callum Williams on cybersecurity prices

Share prices of cyber firms have jumped around a lot in recent weeks, leading one side or the other to claim victory. But the crucial point is that, relative to the historical norm, the market is not really pricing ANYTHING big to change. There was a much bigg

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Google Cloud Blog Sep 15 Score 0.684993348148148

Introducing new session management tools with native, granular controls

Google Cloud session management provides flexible options for setting up session controls based on your organization’s security policy needs. To help you improve your security posture and mitigate credential theft and account takeover (ATO) risks, we have roll

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CNCF Blog Sep 15 Score 0.6831655712962962

What I learned organizing KCD Lima 2026

On July 18, 2026, we held the third edition of Kubernetes Community Days Lima at UTEC in Barranco. By now, we have already sent the Transparency Report to the CNCF, thanked our sponsors, and processed the...

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