Technology

Lawsuit: Man used Grok to make 7K sex images of stepdaughter, then shot himself

More young girls sue X over Grok CSAM; X accused of shielding child predators.

Ars Technica Jul 8, 2026 Ashley Belanger
NFL Jul 8, 2026

Patrick Paul; BIG man, BIGGER expectations

Miami’s starting left tackle named as the team’s most likely breakout candidate.

Technology Jul 8, 2026

Peter Thiel’s Husband Sued a Flight Attendant Who Says He Assaulted Her on a Private Jet

Matthew Danzeisen’s lawyer says the case is a “shakedown about a bag” that brushed someone’s leg. Stefanie Bojar...

NFL Jul 8, 2026

Green Bay Packers Roster Preview: Linebackers

Will Edgerrin Cooper be on the field every play for the Packers in 2026? It’s a bigger question than you might think

Technology Jul 8, 2026

Almost Always Unsigned

Article URL: https://graphitemaster.github.io/aau/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48836431 Points: ...

NFL Jul 8, 2026

NFC Notes: Tyleik Williams, Kyron Drones, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Lions Lions DT Tyleik Williams is heading into his second season with a better idea of how the game is played at the NFL...

Technology Jul 8, 2026

SpaceXAI releases Grok 4.5, which Elon describes as an ‘Opus-class model’

Elon Musk's tech company released the newest version of Grok on Wednesday, promising a cheaper, more efficient alternati...

NFL Jul 8, 2026

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce ‘would’ve had 110, 120’ catches a year with Brady

Kansas City’s favorite tight end talked to one of its least favorite quarterbacks on the ‘New Heights’ podcast.

Technology Jul 8, 2026

New Sweden: the US's long-lost 'secret' colony

Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20260629-new-sweden-the-uss-long-lost-secret-colony Comments URL: https...

Technology Jul 8, 2026

‘Slow-cial’ app Roost forces you to slow down to the speed of a carrier pigeon

This developer didn't expect his side project to grow to 300,000 users, but people love Roost because it's an alternativ...

Technology Jul 8, 2026

This startup thinks robotics is about to have its ChatGPT moment

General Intuition is betting millions of hours of video game data can train the foundation models for physical AI, makin...

Technology Jul 8, 2026

Cloudflare Drop

Article URL: https://www.cloudflare.com/drop/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48836233 Points: 26 # ...

NFL Jul 8, 2026

Myles Garrett voted as NFL’s best edge rusher

ESPN’s panel gave Garrett a unanimous hold on the number one spot

PC Gaming Jul 8, 2026

Obsidian is reportedly making a new Fallout game headed by Josh Sawyer after Microsoft pulled the plug on an Avowed sequel

25% of the studio's workforce was let go in the sweeping Xbox layoffs, and multiple games ...

NFL Jul 8, 2026

Andrew Whitworth questions 49ers' confidence in drafting elite offensive lineman

Former tackle Andrew Whitworth spoke with NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco and expressed concern over the 49ers...

Technology Jul 8, 2026

Judge rejects Kalshi attempt to override New York state gambling laws

Kalshi tried to ignore gambling laws on its prediction market, NY governor says. ...

Terrorism & Security Jul 8, 2026

What The U.S. Military Could Lose If Trump Cuts Off Trade With NATO Ally Spain

Naval Station Rota and Morón Air Base provide vital air, maritime, and logistics capabilities that would be difficult t...

Current Events Jul 8, 2026

What The U.S. Military Could Lose If Trump Cuts Off Trade With NATO Ally Spain

Naval Station Rota and Morón Air Base provide vital air, maritime, and logistics capabilities that would be difficult t...

Technology Jul 8, 2026

Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes

Both vulnerabilities allow untrusted users to gain root privileges.

NFL Jul 8, 2026

The Technique & Analytics of Rob Leonard’s Las Vegas Raiders Defense

Analytics, Schematics, and Foundations of Rob Leonard's Raiders defense

PC Gaming Jul 8, 2026

Even Games PlayStation Doesn’t Make Are Getting Caught In The Crossfire Over Sony Killing Discs: ‘Retweeting Doom Will NOT Save You Sony’

I feel bad for anyone whose games Sony is promoting right now

NFL Jul 8, 2026

Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 67

We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 67

NFL Jul 8, 2026

U.S. soccer needs a true superstar (easier said than done)

Much has been said over the last two days about what U.S. soccer needs.

Terrorism & Security Jul 8, 2026

Watch: Nato chief asked if there really is 'unity' in Nato

Nato's secretary general insists there is "unity" among Nato members, but the BBC's security correspondent asks if that ...

NFL Jul 8, 2026

ESPN rankings 2026: 3 Eagles cornerbacks earn Top 10 votes

Philadelphia’s CB room is in good shape with Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Riq Woolen.

NFL Jul 8, 2026

Agent's Take: Can Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers find middle ground on a contract extension?

With a self-imposed training camp deadline looming, the quarterback and Tampa Bay remain far ap...

PC Gaming Jul 8, 2026

Dune: Part Three's New Trailer Highlights the Rift Between Paul Atreides and Chani

Dune: Part Three's newest trailer highlights the dramatic rift between Paul Atreides and Chani.

Technology Jul 8, 2026

Microsoft’s Xbox reset is pivoting Obsidian to make Fallout instead of Avowed

As part of Microsoft's big Xbox "reset," which includes layoffs affecting 3,200 staffers, jettisoning studios, and shift...

PC Gaming Jul 8, 2026

Obsidian Reportedly Cancels Avowed 2 to Focus on a New Fallout Game

Obsidian Entertainment is reportedly pulling the plug on a sequel to Avowed to prioritize a new Fallout game.

PC Gaming Jul 8, 2026

Skybound Unveils Surprise G.I. Joe and Tomb Raider Comic Crossover

Even a Tomb Raider needs allies sometimes. Get an early look at the surprise crossover series G.I. Joe: A Real American ...