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Open Source AI Has Founders—and the FTC—Buzzing

DC went to YC to talk OS.

Dengue Fever Threatens to Gate-Crash the 2024 Summer Olympics

Measles, bedbugs, and dengue have all been cited as concerns for tourists and athletes at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, with the tropical virus in particular forcing authorities into action.

Drew Afualo Will Never Stop Making Fun of Misogynist Men

The TikTok influencer and podcast host amassed millions of followers for her roasts—and swears she’ll keep doing it even if TikTok goes away.

2024 Summer Olympics: A Self-Healing Pole Vault Pole Is One Great Leap for Sports Tech

Pole vaulting is a spectacular, dangerous sport. Modern poles could be drastically improved to make them more reliable, with healable tech being developed that could also be used in surfing and cycling.

Steve Jobs Knew the Moment the Future Had Arrived. It's Calling Again

In a recently uncovered 1983 speech, Steve Jobs predicted the ubiquity of personal computers. In 2024, AI has brought us to another inflection point.

The Teenage Engineering TX-6 Is a Pocket-Sized Mixer

This adorable piece of pocket tech acts like a USB-C audio interface and mixing board.

A North Korean Hacker Tricked a US Security Vendor Into Hiring Him—and Immediately Tried to Hack Them

KnowBe4 detailed the incident in a recent blog post as a warning for other potential targets.

Class Action Lawsuit Alleges T-Mobile Broke Its Lifetime Price Guarantee

Customers of the uncarrier want T-Mobile to pay up after switching their legacy phone plans for something more expensive.

California Supreme Court Rules That Uber and Lyft Drivers Will Remain Independent Contractors

In a major victory for app-based companies, their drivers will not be considered employees.

The 20 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (August 2024)

“The Idea of You,” “Brittany Runs a Marathon,” and “American Fiction” are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.