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NVIDIA buys Hugging Face for $13B

NVIDIA has announced its decision to acquire Hugging Face for $12.93 billion. The deal will bring one of the most popular platforms for hosting open-source AI models, datasets, and tools under the umbrella of the world's leading AI chipmaker. Hugging Face was founded in 2016 as an online platform where AI developers could share their projects and data with other users and the general public.

Google launches WeatherNext 3, its most advanced AI weather model

Google has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model for weather forecasting, WeatherNext 3. The new system provides a clearer view of our changing atmosphere and more frequent predictions. It is part of a broader shift in meteorology, powered by deep learning techniques. Google plans to integrate this model into its search engine, Google Maps, and Gemini services.

Motorola bedazzles its Razr foldable with Swarovski crystals

Motorola has introduced the Razr 2026 Swarovski Edition, bringing a luxury spin to its clamshell foldable. The phone features 35 hand-positioned Swarovski crystals, adorning both the back panel and the top of the external display. Adding to the bespoke look, the hinge is embedded with a distinctive 32-facet Swarovski crystal. Finished in a new Pantone Meteorite color, a deep, rich black hue, the device creates a dramatic visual contrast against the sparkling crystals.

Google rolls out AI voice features for Gmail, Docs, Keep

Google has announced the rollout of three new features: Gmail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live. The innovative capabilities were announced at the I/O 2026 event and are now available for users. The features were tested in recent months and are now being made widely accessible by Google.

IFA 2026: Dyson unveils new vacuums, air purifiers, hair tools

Dyson has unveiled its latest range of innovative products at the Dyson Unveiled event in Berlin, on the sidelines of IFA 2026. The new lineup includes the recently announced Dyson CameraJet, a revolutionary toothbrush with an integrated AI camera. Other notable additions are the HushJet air purifiers, W1 PencilWash, and Corrale CoolShine hair tools. Let's take a closer look at the new appliances from Dyson.

ChatGPT, Claude and Grok hit by simultaneous outages

Three of the biggest artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, OpenAI's ChatGPT, xAI's Grok, and Anthropic's Claude, faced a major outage on Thursday. The disruptions started at around 11:00am ET for ChatGPT users who were met with error messages when trying to use the service. The status page for OpenAI's chatbot indicated "elevated errors across ChatGPT and Codex."

Strongest-ever El Nino threatens extreme weather through 2027

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that the El Nino weather phenomenon is likely to become even stronger and could be the most intense ever recorded. The UN agency's forecasts indicate a nearly 100% chance that El Nino will continue until February 2027, driven by unusually high Pacific Ocean temperatures. This is the first time WMO has expressed such confidence in its predictions.

Swiggy's CREW can plan, book and manage your entire trip

Swiggy has expanded its premium concierge platform CREW into the travel sector. The new service is a dedicated personal travel concierge that plans, books and curates entire journeys with on-site assistance. Available 24/7 across time zones, CREW provides real-time itinerary changes and local recommendations while you're away from home.

Hyderabad start-up’s drone hits 498km/h, setting speed record in India

A Hyderabad-based defense technology start-up, Apollyon Dynamics, has set a new speed record for multirotor drones in India. The company's electric multirotor interceptor, Ahuti Mk II, achieved an impressive speed of 498km/h. The feat was officially recognized by the India Book of Records and far surpasses the previous benchmark of 325km/h by a significant margin.

Sensex's wild 2,100-point swing: What happened during CAS?

The Bombay Stock Exchange's (BSE) benchmark index, Sensex, witnessed a major fall on September 3. The index closed at 76,152.86, down by 417.49 points or 0.55%. However, during the indicative close period of the post-Closing Auction Session (CAS), it fell as much as 2,100 points. This drastic decline left users mystified about the over 2,000-point fall on Sensex and prompted them to share screenshots on social media platforms like X.

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GPT-6 Astra

System Card: https://deploymentsafety.openai.com/gpt-6-astra Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49554643 Points: 251 # Comments: 97

Hacker News1h ago

Qwen 3.8 27B available on Cerebras at 1500 tokens/s

Article URL: https://inference-docs.cerebras.ai/models/overview Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49554520 Points: 177 # Comments: 52

Hacker News2h ago

Meta is paying to peek at how you use their latest AI model

Most AI tools allow you to opt out of sharing your usage with the model provider to improve future versions. Meta has taken that idea and put a price tag on it. For its new Muse Spark model, intended for operating coding and other agents, it is offering an explicit discount averaging out to about […]

TechCrunch AI2h ago

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Economy

Fed's Waller says safety premium for Treasuries is gone, pushing neutral rate higher

Fed Governor Christopher Waller said the loss of the traditional safety premium on US Treasuries is pushing the neutral interest rate higher, potentially keeping borrowing costs elevated. He also warned that the US cannot simply grow its way out of its $40 trillion debt burden without bringing structural deficits closer to zero.

Economic Times2h ago

OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra, Claims 'AGI Era'

OpenAI just dropped GPT-6 Astra, and the company isn't being shy about what it thinks this means. Executives are calling it a 'generational leap' across cybersecurity, coding, science, and computer use, and it's the first model to hit OpenAI's own 'critical cybersecurity capability threshold.' That's a big deal for an industry that's been arguing about the definition of AGI for years, and now OpenAI is putting a stake in the ground. OpenAI just pulled back the curtain on GPT-6 Astra, and the framing is unmistakably bigger than a typical model update.

TechBuzz AI2h ago

OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra Debuts, Claims 'AGI Era'

OpenAI just shipped GPT-6 Astra, and the company isn't being shy about what it thinks it built. Executives are calling it a 'generational leap' across cybersecurity, software engineering, science, and computer use, and it's the first model to trip OpenAI's own 'critical cybersecurity capability threshold.' One OpenAI leader is already floating the AGI label. That's a big claim, and the industry is paying attention. OpenAI's next flagship model is out, and the company wants everyone to know it's not just another incremental bump.

TechBuzz AI2h ago

GPT-6 Astra Is Here—and OpenAI Thinks It May Kick Off the AGI Era

OpenAI leaders think the company’s next generation model, which excels at computer use and coding, may mark a major milestone in AI development.

Wired AI2h ago

OpenAI begins rolling out Astra model after warning of its advanced cyber capabilities

OpenAI said companies participating in its application-based cybersecurity program will be first to get access to Astra.

CNBC2h ago

Options volume erupts in retail trading favorites as Robinhood, Tesla surge

Options traders are kicking off the historically worst month for stocks by piling on bullish bets on a handful of retail trading favorites.

CNBC2h ago

Top stocks to watch tomorrow, Sept 4 and reasons why they are in focus for Friday’s trading session

UltraTech Cement, Power Grid Corporation of India, Sterlite Technologies, Solex Energy, CreditAccess Grameen, Innovision, Ramco Systems, and Welspun Investments are among the stocks likely to remain in focus in trade on September 4.

Mint2h ago

Economy

US 30-year mortgage rate hits highest level in more than a year

US 30-year mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level in more than a year, adding to affordability pressures for homebuyers. The rise comes as Treasury yields remain elevated amid inflation concerns, government borrowing needs and Middle East tensions, while Fed Governor Christopher J. Waller signals a possible pause on rate hikes.

Economic Times2h ago

Kanohar Electricals, Arcil, Glass Wall Systems fix IPO price bands

Kanohar Electricals, Arcil and Glass Wall Systems announce IPO price bands as Lumino Industries lists at a 35% premium and Rays of Belief sees nearly 108x subscription

Business Standard3h ago

Qualcomm Bets $70M on Ultrahuman's Smart Ring Leap

Qualcomm just made its boldest move yet in the wearables race, backing Indian health-tech startup Ultrahuman in a $70 million round that values the smart ring maker as more than just a sleep tracker. The bet: turn a piece of jewelry into a legitimate computer. With a Qualcomm-powered chip reportedly in the works, Ultrahuman is targeting a $200 million annual revenue run rate by January 2027, according to [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/03/qualcomm-backs-ultrahuman-in-70m-round-on-bet-to-turn-smart-rings-into-computers/).

Qualcomm Backs Ultrahuman's $70M Smart Ring Bet

Smart rings just got a serious chip upgrade. India-based wearable maker Ultrahuman has closed a $70 million funding round backed by Qualcomm, with the two companies now building a next-generation ring powered by Qualcomm silicon. The deal signals a major bet that wearables are shifting from simple fitness trackers into pocket-sized computers, and Ultrahuman is targeting a $200 million annual revenue run rate by January 2027, according to [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/03/qualcomm-backs-ultrahuman-in-70m-round-on-bet-to-turn-smart-rings-into-computers/).

OpenAI Ditches $1B Cursor Deal Over Musk's SpaceX

OpenAI just turned its back on more than $1 billion in annual revenue rather than stay in business with a company owned by Elon Musk. According to [WIRED](https://www.wired.com/story/openai-elon-musk-cursor-billion-revenue/), OpenAI had internally projected its partnership with AI coding startup Cursor would generate over $1 billion a year, but pulled the plug the moment Musk's SpaceX acquired the company. Sometimes the biggest business decisions aren't about the money. [OpenAI](https://openai.com) just proved that by walking away from a partnership with [Cursor](https://cursor.

Microsoft to impose time limits on Xbox cloud gaming subscribers as costs continue to climb

Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have cloud gaming capped starting in November.

CNBC3h ago

NSE pre-open session rules to change from September 7: Here's how the new system will work

The NSE is revising the pre-open session rules from September 7, 2026, splitting the order-entry into two phases and banning market orders in the second phase. These changes aim to enhance alignment with Sebi's Closing Auction Session and improve market operations.

Mint3h ago

Automakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles in U.S.

Major automakers in the U.S. are urging Congress to ban the domestic sale, import and manufacturing of Chinese connected vehicles, hardware and software.

CNBC3h ago

Nvidia's Free PAIR Tool Turns Home PCs Into AI Cluster

Nvidia just dropped a free tool that could change how people run AI at home. Called Personal AI Router, or PAIR, the open-source software links up every compatible computer on your home network, turning a spare gaming PC or an old laptop into extra horsepower for running large language models locally, no cloud subscription required. Nvidia is done waiting for consumers to buy into the idea that AI has to live in someone else's data center.

Ollie's Pitch: A Family AI That Won't Train on You

A new AI assistant wants deep access to your family's daily routines, from school pickups to grocery lists, but it's making an unusual promise in return: it won't use any of that data to train AI models or hand it off to third parties. Ollie is betting that promise is enough to carve out space in a crowded market dominated by tech giants who've built empires on exactly the kind of data harvesting Ollie says it won't do, according to [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/03/ollie-is-betting-privacy-can-win-the-ai-assistant-race/).

Nvidia's Free PAIR Tool Turns PCs Into AI Cluster

Nvidia just dropped a free, open-source tool that turns your scattered home computers into a makeshift AI data center. The Personal AI Router (PAIR) discovers compatible machines on your network, links them together, and pools their compute power for local AI inference. It's a clever move that could reshape how enthusiasts and small teams run large language models without cloud bills. Nvidia just made a quiet but potentially significant move in the local AI space.

OpenAI Cut Off a Billion-Dollar Customer to Avoid Elon Musk

OpenAI recently estimated its Cursor partnership would make more than $1 billion in revenue a year, WIRED has learned. It still walked away after Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquired the AI coding startup.

Wired AI3h ago

National Stock Exchange to revise pre-open auction framework from Sept 7

The move brings the pre-open process in line with the Closing Auction Session framework, creating a more consistent auction structure around price discovery at the start and close of the trading day

Business Standard4h ago

Stock market holiday tomorrow on Janmashtami or not? NSE, BSE open or closed for trading on Friday?

Indian stock market will operate normally on September 4, Krishna Janmashtami, allowing trading in equities, derivatives, and commodities. The festival is not recognized as a holiday in 2026 for BSE and NSE. Next trading holiday is Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14, 2026.

Mint4h ago

Google Adds AI Voice Search, Drafting to Workspace

Google just gave its Workspace apps a voice. The company is rolling out conversational AI features powered by Gemini that let users search their inbox, draft documents, and jot down notes just by talking, no typing required. It's a move that pushes Google deeper into the voice-first productivity race, and it lands right as rivals scramble to make their own AI assistants feel less like chatbots and more like coworkers. Google just quietly flipped a switch that could change how millions of people interact with their inbox and documents every day.

TechBuzz AI4h ago

Google Adds Voice Commands to Gmail, Docs, Keep

Google is betting that talking to your inbox beats typing into it. The company just announced three new voice-activated features rolling out across Gmail, Docs, and Keep, letting Workspace users draft emails, edit documents, and capture notes hands-free. It's the latest sign that Google wants voice, not just text, to be a primary way people interact with its productivity suite. [Google](https://google.com) just gave Gmail, Docs, and Keep users a new way to get things done: talking instead of typing. In a post published on the [Google Workspace blog](https://blog.

TechBuzz AI4h ago

Calcutta exchange’s unlisted shares double on revival hopes

Calcutta Stock Exchange shares have more than doubled in the unlisted market in three months as hopes of a revival gain momentum. The exchange is seeking to pause its voluntary exit process and explore opportunities across equities, derivatives, bonds, currencies and commodities, though any revival will require regulatory approvals and potential anchor investors.

Ollie is betting its focus on privacy can help it win the AI assistant race

The family-focused AI assistant wants access to the details of your everyday life, but says it won’t use that data to train AI models or share it with others.

TechCrunch AI4h ago

ChargePoint CEO says 50% stock surge 'is the beginning of the momentum'

The infrastructure company is toward the end of a three-year business plan that has boosted revenue and significantly cut the company's losses.

Carney claps back at Lutnick, says Canada will resume trade talks 'when the Americans are ready'

Canada has retaliated against President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs with "dollar for dollar" duties on U.S. goods, which are set to take effect next week.

Big lessons from 12 stock exits, including Cramer's biggest-ever disappointment

For stock investors, 2026 has meant constantly adjusting to geopolitical and economic pressures — and most importantly, protecting profits.

VC isn't VC anymore – understanding the rise of Cancer Capital

Article URL: https://www.anildash.com/2026/09/02/cancer-capital/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49552055 Points: 110 # Comments: 36

Hacker News4h ago

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday

The Indian stock market closed lower Thursday, with Sensex down 417 points and Nifty falling 41 points, pressured by high oil prices, bond yields, and geopolitical tensions. Despite strong domestic growth, near-term market direction hinges on global risks and crude oil volatility.

Sebi to review derivatives settlement price methodology after CAS volatility

Sebi will review derivative settlement prices after market feedback. The Closing Auction Session's impact on expiry-day settlement is a concern. Traders reported sudden option price swings during the auction window. This review follows the equity cash segment's Closing Auction Session introduction. A consultation paper on proposed changes will be issued soon.

Gland Pharma shares: Promoter Fosun Pharma likely to divest 5% equity worth Rs 2,279 crore via block deal

Fosun Pharma plans to divest 5% equity in Gland Pharma through a Rs 2,279.5 crore block deal at Rs 2,763 per share. Gland Pharma reported a 47% rise in Q1FY27 profit and operates globally, with strong R&D and growth.

Elon Musk starts spending his midterm election millions, revealing his key Senate targets

Elon Musk’s America PAC is spending in key Senate races including Texas and Maine, days after Musk met with House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Sony makes bold claim about game ownership

Article URL: https://aginggamer.net/game-industry/sony-makes-bold-claim-about-game-ownership/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49551925 Points: 103 # Comments: 116

Hacker News4h ago

Sebi to review CAS methodology for derivative contract settlement prices

Move follows major uproar against the newly implemented mechanism

Business Standard4h ago

K2 Horizon: Frontier Performance, Radically Open

Article URL: https://ifm.ai/blog/k2/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49551760 Points: 110 # Comments: 28

Grok Outage

Article URL: https://status.x.ai/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49551589 Points: 120 # Comments: 90

Google's WeatherNext 3 AI Model Sharpens Forecasts

Google just dropped its next big weather bet. Scientists at Google DeepMind and Google Research today released WeatherNext 3, a new AI forecasting model that sees atmospheric patterns with more clarity and updates predictions more frequently than its predecessors. It's the latest sign that deep learning is quietly rewriting how meteorology works, and Google says the model will soon power features across its own products. Google just made its latest move in the race to reinvent weather forecasting with artificial intelligence. Scientists at [Google DeepMind](https://deepmind.

TechBuzz AI5h ago

CNBC Sport: NFL set for first-ever game in Melbourne, Australia, in international expansion

The San Francisco 49ers and the L.A. Rams are playing the NFL's first-ever game in Australia, marking an expanded push to grow the game internationally.

CNBC5h ago

XTGlobal secures cloud engineering and services contract from U.S. State Govt.

XTGlobal Infotech announced its selection as a qualified technology partner under a multi-year Cloud Engineering and Technical Services program for a U.S. State Government technology authority. The agreement carries an initial two-year term with three additional one-year renewal options, creating a potential five-year contracting framework.

Business Standard5h ago

Google’s latest AI weather model gives you no excuse to forget your umbrella

Scientists at Google Deepmind and Google Research released a new artificial intelligence model for weather forecasting today that sees our changing atmosphere more clearly and predicts its behavior more often. WeatherNext 3 is the latest wave of a sea change in meteorology brought out by deep learning techniques, and Google says it will start feeding […]

TechCrunch AI5h ago

.name Termination

Article URL: https://neil.fraser.name/news/2026/09/03/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49550772 Points: 177 # Comments: 48

Snowflake stock hovers near 5-year high: How strong AI demand sparked a 26% share rally

Snowflake shares jumped 26% to $384 after the company reported a 37% rise in product revenue for the quarter, surpassing Wall Street expectations. Its updated outlook predicts $6.07 billion in product revenue for the fiscal year, fuelled by increased AI and cloud platform adoption.

Mint5h ago

Any Human Ever – One life, drawn at random from all who have ever lived

Article URL: https://anyhumanever.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49550698 Points: 114 # Comments: 59

ChatGPT Is Throwing 404

Article URL: https://chatgpt.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49550614 Points: 274 # Comments: 203

Kalyani Strategic Systems signs strategic alliance agreement with Thales for 70-mm rocket systems

During the Belgian state visit to India, Thales and Kalyani Strategic Systems (KSSL), the wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge, signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement to explore collaboration on both the unguided and laser-guided variants of Thales' 70-mm rocket systems, which are already in use by the Indian Armed Forces.

Business Standard5h ago

Kalyani Strategic Systems signs MoU with FN Herstal

To establish local manufacturing of small arms and C-UAS systems

Ramco Systems signs MoU with Safran Helicopter Engines

To collaborate on integration of Safran's engine data with Ramco Aviation Software

CreditAccess Grameen successfully raises Rs 300 cr via NCDs

CreditAccess Grameen has successfully raised Rs 300 crore in September 2026 through private placement of non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The issue launched was fully subscribed and bilaterally placed with Barclays Bank PLC, a qualified institutional buyer.

Economy

Bank stocks rise as strong FCNR (B) inflows boost liquidity outlook

RBI data showed banks mobilised $127.2 billion through FCNR(B) deposits, while analysts expect the inflows to support liquidity, credit growth and lower rates

Solex sees strong momentum for solar modules

With executable order pipeline of Rs 846 cr till Dec'26

Tyson Foods cuts annual profit forecast again as beef pressure drains margins

Tyson Foods has revised down its profit and sales targets for fiscal 2026 due to rising challenges within the beef segment. The company anticipates that declining cattle prices will adversely impact its margins. To adapt to these industry-wide cattle-cycle dynamics, Tyson Foods plans to either close or sell three of its beef plant operations.

Campbell's forecasts weak year ahead on pressured consumer spending

Campbell's is aiming for substantial cost savings by 2030, after announcing a cut to its quarterly dividend to focus on debt reduction. In a surprising turn, the company's fourth-quarter revenue fell more sharply than expected by analysts. In this context, many lower-income consumers are moving to more affordable brands and store labels, leading Campbell's to revise prices across its entire product range.

Sonos CEO Reveals AI Overhaul With Sonos 27

A year after taking the permanent CEO seat at [Sonos](https://www.sonos.com), Tom Conrad is ready to cash in his chips. In a wide-ranging interview on [The Verge's Decoder podcast](https://www.theverge.com/podcast/988368/sonos-ceo-tom-conrad-ai-smart-home-fabric-app-redesign), Conrad laid out Sonos 27, a newly named software platform, MCP support for outside AI assistants, and fresh hardware, marking the company's clearest bid yet to move past its 2024 app disaster. [Sonos](https://www.sonos.com) just told the world it's done apologizing and ready to build again.

TechBuzz AI6h ago

US stocks climb after Fed Governor’s comments on holding rates steady

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.74%, the S&P 500 gained 0.54%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.61%

Mint6h ago

Rajasthan Rera imposes penalty on Ashiana Housing

For delay in completion of 'Ashiana Dwarka' Phase-5 located at Jodhpur

Average 401(k), IRA balances hit record highs — but more workers are raiding their accounts, Fidelity says

Retirement account balances rose in the second quarter amid market gains, according to Fidelity. At the same time, more savers tapped their accounts for cash.

CNBC6h ago

New York Times and The Athletic workers demand company scrap Kalshi deal

Article URL: https://newsguild.org/new-york-times-and-the-athletic-workers-demand-company-scrap-kalshi-deal/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49549919 Points: 101 # Comments: 41

Hacker News6h ago

FCNRB deposits: Why bank investors should watch RoE, not just NIM

FCNR(B) deposits could boost banks’ return on equity despite a mild impact on net interest margins, according to Anand Rathi. Exemptions from reserve requirements, capital-efficient lending and longer tenors could improve returns. The brokerage analysed four scenarios, including deposit costs, leverage and rising rates, to assess the scheme’s benefits.

FCNRB deposits: Why bank investors should watch RoE, not just NIM

Nvidia's RTX Spark Chip Powers First AI PCs

Nvidia just pulled back the curtain on its first wave of RTX Spark-powered machines at IFA 2026, and the pitch is simple: run serious AI models locally, no cloud required. Laptop and mini PC makers lined up alongside Nvidia to show off the new silicon, marking what could be the real starting gun for the so-called AI PC category that chipmakers have been teasing for two years. Nvidia just gave the world its first real look at machines built around the RTX Spark chip, and it did it on a big stage. At [IFA 2026](https://www.ifa-berlin.

TechBuzz AI6h ago