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Show HN: Use your flight-SIM gear as a Codex Micro

  • thorax
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 20:12:22

When I saw the OpenAI Codex video for the (cool-looking) Codex Micro, I looked down at my Virpil CM3 throttle collecting dust.So I just asked Codex desktop to connect it for me-- and it turns out the latest desktop app has the hotkeys/bindings defined for the…

Why pay for a purpose-built Codex Micro keyboard when you already have a joystick, pad, or flight-sim throttle? Just use Codex to set it up in a couple of hours and save yourself that extra $230. Se… [+14937 chars]

Minors hack rival juvenile to death in Katraj

  • TNN
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 19:00:21

Pune’s Bharati Vidyapeeth police detained four minors for hacking a 17-year-old juvenile to death at Katraj; hunt on for three more suspects.

<ul><li>News</li> <li>Minors hack rival juvenile to death in Katraj</li></ul> Follow Us On Social Media Copyright © 2026 Bennett, Coleman &amp; Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Ti… [+22 chars]

Avast Premium Security 26.7.11086

  • Ash
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 18:36:07

Description: Avast Premium Security is an Avast product that offers antivirus protection and advanced security for your PC against online threats. It allows users to safely shop and bank online, avoid fake websites and phishing scams, block web spies, and mor…

Description: Avast Premium Security is an Avast product that offers antivirus protection and advanced security for your PC against online threats. It allows users to safely shop and bank online, avoi… [+3161 chars]

Zimbra 10.1.20 patches multiple security issues, including a critical command injection bug

  • Pierluigi Paganini
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 18:25:39

Zimbra patched nine flaws in version 10.1.20, including a critical SNMP monitoring command injection issue enabling arbitrary command execution. Zimbra released version 10.1.20 to fix nine security vulnerabilities, including a critical command injection flaw …

Zimbra 10.1.20 patches multiple security issues, including a critical command injection bug Zimbra released version 10.1.20 to fix nine security vulnerabilities, including a critical command injecti… [+1477 chars]

Measuring reward-seeking by instilling contrastive beliefs

  • None
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 18:17:50

We developed Contrastive Synthetic Document Finetuning (Contrastive SDF), a new test for whether an AI model changes its behavior when it has different beliefs about what a grader rewards.

← Back to OpenAI Alignment BlogRead the paperIn Brief<ul><li>We developed a new test, Contrastive Synthetic Document Finetuning (Contrastive SDF), for whether an AI model would change its behavior if… [+15028 chars]

Why AI Needs a “Genie Coefficient”

  • Bruce Schneier
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 17:41:11

Major benchmarks measure what AI can do. None measure whether it does what you mean: the distance between what you ask an AI to do, and the unspoken assumptions about how you want the AI to do it. We propose a new metric: the Genie coefficient.There’s often a…

Major benchmarks measure what AI can do. None measure whether it does what you mean: the distance between what you ask an AI to do, and the unspoken assumptions about how you want the AI to do it. We… [+11967 chars]

Laguna S 2.1

  • None
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 17:17:06

Today we’re releasing Laguna S 2.1, a significant step forward in our development of models that pursue longer horizon work and make effective use of reasoning.

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Show HN: Turning a Dumb AC Unit Smart (Without Losing My Security Deposit)

  • daniel5151
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 17:06:13

TL;DR: DIY home automation is ezpz with nothing more than a stepper motor, an esp32, and a high tolerance for Jank. My rental apartment&rsquo;s AC unit can only be controlled using these retro-looking analog knob-based controls, mounted right onto the unit. N…

TL;DR: DIY home automation is ezpz with nothing more than a stepper motor, an esp32, and a high tolerance for Jank. My rental apartment’s AC unit can only be controlled using these retro-looking ana… [+18296 chars]

US Threatens Sanctions on China Over Alleged AI Model Theft

  • PYMNTS
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 16:21:29

The White House is weighing a crackdown on China’s alleged “IP theft” of artificial intelligence models in the United States, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with Fox Business Tuesday (July 21). The President Donald Trump administration …

The White House is weighing a crackdown on Chinas alleged IP theft of artificial intelligence models in the United States, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with Fox Business Tues… [+2466 chars]

AMD Is Reportedly Pricing Its Helios Rack 40% Above NVIDIA’s Second-Gen Rubin, Confident That Customers Will Pay The Premium

  • Rohail Saleem
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 15:17:16

AMD is apparently no longer satisfied with being perceived as a perennial underdog, and is reportedly choosing to make a bold statement by pricing its Helios rackscale solution at a hefty premium to NVIDIA's Rubin. What's more, AMD has reportedly managed to r…

AMD is apparently no longer satisfied with being perceived as a perennial underdog, and is reportedly choosing to make a bold statement by pricing its Helios rackscale solution at a hefty premium to … [+2993 chars]

The Light Flip is a minimalist flip phone with a point to prove

  • David Pierce
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 14:36:35

A few years ago, the team at Light shipped the most smartphone-like device they'd ever created. The Light Phone III still kept to its minimalist, no-distractions ethos, but it was a phone-size rectangle with a phone-size touchscreen, a camera, and a number of…

<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Its not quite a dumbphone, but its definitely not a smartphone. And thats kind of the whole point. Its not quite a dumbphone, but its definitely not a smartphon… [+5634 chars]

Nomos Introduces New Tetra 27 References

  • Cait Bazemore
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 14:00:30

When it comes to more modestly sized watches, Nomos has long been ahead of the current trend of smaller models. The brand is built on clean, conservatively proportioned designs across its collections. The Tetra – Nomos’ square offering – was part of the inaug…

When it comes to more modestly sized watches, Nomos has long been ahead of the current trend of smaller models. The brand is built on clean, conservatively proportioned designs across its collections… [+2422 chars]

US seizes over 1,000 websites in FIFA World Cup piracy crackdown

  • Sergiu Gatlan
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 11:07:07

The U.S. Justice Department has seized more than 1,000 websites and blocked 1,970 domains used to stream FIFA World Cup 2026 matches without authorization. [...]

The U.S. Justice Department has seized more than 1,000 websites and blocked 1,970 domains used to stream FIFA World Cup 2026 matches without authorization. Law enforcement authorities identified the… [+3125 chars]

cnsl 3.4.2

Correlated Network Security Layer — A self-hosted SIEM for Linux

A required part of this site couldnt load. This may be due to a browser extension, network issues, or browser settings. Please check your connection, disable any ad blockers, or try using a diffe… [+12 chars]

Brent crude climbs to $89.93 as oil’s ripple effects reach crypto markets

  • Editorial Team
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 10:52:12

Brent crude oil hit $89.93 per barrel on July 21, up $20.50 year-over-year. Here's why rising energy prices matter for Bitcoin and crypto The post Brent crude climbs to $89.93 as oil’s ripple effects reach crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rising energy costs are reshaping risk appetite across traditional and digital asset markets alike Brent crude oil hit $89.93 per barrel on July 21, marking a $1.71 jump from the prior day and sittin… [+3036 chars]

Ruth's hacking cough was so bad she had to be rushed to A&E repeatedly. Antibiotics didn't help and it took months to discover the real cause. Now, it's on the rise... and experts are sharing a troubling warning

  • Josh Naish
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 10:44:49

When Ruth McQueen developed a persistent cough, her GP diagnosed a bacterial infection and gave her antibiotics. But the cough worsened, so much that Ruth, 61, could hardly breathe.

When Ruth McQueen developed a persistent cough, her GP diagnosed a bacterial infection and gave her antibiotics. But the cough worsened, so much that Ruth, 61, could hardly breathe and ended up bein… [+8359 chars]

Moonshot’s Kimi K3 Needs 64 Cores for Open Source AI

  • Julian Horsey
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 10:13:00

The Kimi K3 model, developed by Moonshot, is poised to make waves as an open source AI system with near-frontier coding performance. Set to launch on July 27, 2026, it offers researchers and developers access to its architecture through open weights, fosterin…

The Kimi K3 model, developed by Moonshot, is poised to make waves as an open source AI system with near-frontier coding performance. Set to launch on July 27, 2026, it offers researchers and develope… [+7329 chars]

A Device Hidden in Cars Across the US Leaves Them Vulnerable to Hacking and Paralysis. Patch It Now

  • Andy Greenberg
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 10:00:00

Dealerships installed alarms in millions of vehicles—and left them in even if the buyer didn’t want them. Now researchers warn they can be hacked to unlock, track, and disable cars.

As modern cars have evolved into multi-ton computers on wheels, drivers are beginning to learn they need to install security updates for their vehicles' code, just as they would for a phone or laptop… [+3378 chars]

Ukraine warns fake CAPTCHAs are being used to make you hack yourself

  • Graham Cluley
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 09:51:58

Ukraine's computer emergency response team, CERT-UA, has warned that the Kremlin-backed Sandworm hacking group is leveraging fake CAPTCHA checks on compromised websites that persuade users to run malicious code. Read more in my article on the Hot for Securit…

Ukraine's computer emergency response team, CERT-UA, has warned that Russian hackers are using fake CAPTCHA checks to trick people into compromising their own PCs. The Kremlin-backed Sandworm hackin… [+3089 chars]

Researchers Uncover North Korean 'ClickFake' Campaign Targeting Web3 Pros

  • Kevin Poireault
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 09:30:00

In a new campaign, North Korean hacking group Famous Chollima targeted crypto professionals through ClickFix lures to deliver Windows and macOS trojans

A new sophisticated social engineering operation targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency professionals has been identified by researchers at SOCRadar. Attributed to the notorious North Korean-aligned hack… [+5731 chars]

MacOS Security Design Features, Flaws, And Futures - Patrick Wardle - ASW #392

  • None
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 09:00:00

Appsec often frames usability and security as at odds with each other. Apple's software has famously emphasized the importance of usability while also creating a solid security foundation. Patrick Wardle talks about how he's seen malware shift from Windows to…

Welcome to the Security Weekly Podcast Network, your all-in-one source for the latest in cybersecurity! This feed features a diverse lineup of shows, including Application Security Weekly, Business S… [+454 chars]

Google DeepMind CEO Says AGI Could Arrive in 3 to 5 Years

  • Julian Horsey
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 08:13:00

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could be closer than many anticipated, according to Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis. Speaking on the timeline for AGI’s development, Hassabis suggested that this new technology might emerge within the next three to fiv…

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could be closer than many anticipated, according to Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis. Speaking on the timeline for AGIs development, Hassabis suggested that th… [+8097 chars]

Kong Hyo Jin, Sung Dong Il, And More Run A Secret Operation From An Ordinary Office In “A Bona Fide Killer” Poster

  • R Suhaila
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 06:16:26

MBC’s upcoming Friday-Saturday drama “A Bona Fide Killer” has unveiled a new poster! “A Bona Fide Killer” is an action drama about a working mother with a lethal job who is fighting to protect her work-life balance. Kong Hyo Jin stars as Yu Bo Na, the seeming…

MBCs upcoming Friday-Saturday drama A Bona Fide Killer has unveiled a new poster! A Bona Fide Killer is an action drama about a working mother with a lethal job who is fighting to protect her work-l… [+1867 chars]

Attackers Exploit Critical ServiceNow RCE Flaw CVE-2026-6875

  • Pierluigi Paganini
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 06:08:17

Attackers are exploiting critical ServiceNow flaw CVE-2026-6875, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution on self-hosted instances. Searchlight Cyber researchers disclosed a critical pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE…

Attackers Exploit Critical ServiceNow RCE Flaw CVE-2026-6875 Searchlight Cyber researchers disclosed a critical pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-6875, in t… [+4577 chars]

Flock Safety abandons audio surveillance pilot after public backlash, civil liberties concerns

  • Willow Tohi
  • Published date: 2026-07-21 06:00:00

Flock Safety canceled its audio “distress detection” pilot program that used microphones to monitor public spaces for sounds of screaming, citing community consultation, but thousands of audio devices remain installed nationwide. The Electronic Frontier Found…

<ul><li>Flock Safety canceled its audio "distress detection" pilot program that used microphones to monitor public spaces for sounds of screaming, citing community consultation, but thousands of audi… [+7359 chars]