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Find XO: End of Linux and Windows Orion Browser Development, Source Code Released to the Community (blog.kagi.com)
SummaryThe Orion browser will discontinue development of the Linux and Windows versions and make the source code for these platforms available for anyone to use. The development team is small, and to focus… -
Find XO: Multiple Security Vulnerabilities Found in Linux Kernel, Debian Advises Security Update (lwn.net)
SummaryHundreds of security vulnerabilities discovered in the Linux kernel between 2024 and 2026 have been disclosed. The Debian project released a kernel security update (DSA-6528-1) and recommends users a… -
Find XO: Armadin, a service that simulates hacking attacks to find security weaknesses in companies (techcrunch.com)
SummaryArmadin provides a service that uses multiple AI-driven agents to detect security vulnerabilities in companies in real time. Founder Kevin Mandia established the cybersecurity company Mandiant, which… -
Find XO: Apple Developing Camera That Sends Text Alerts Instead of Video for Home Monitoring (theverge.com)
SummaryApple is developing a smart home security camera that does not record video but uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect the home environment and provide alerts in text form. This camera features… -
Find XO: Issues with Distance-Based Analysis Methods in Studying Cancer Incidence (breakthroughjournal.org)
SummaryA Harvard School of Public Health research team claimed an increased cancer incidence rate based on proximity to nuclear power plants, but applying the same statistical method to unrelated locations… -
Find XO: Stability AI Led by Sean Parker Focuses on Developing AI Tools for Music (techcrunch.com)
SummarySean Parker is transforming Stability AI into a company specializing in AI tools for music professionals. In the same month's investment announcement, Sony, Warner, and Universal 3 invested a total o… -
Find XO: Lyft Settles Driver Worker Classification Lawsuit for $272.5 Million (techcrunch.com)
SummaryLyft agreed to pay $272.5 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it misclassified drivers as independent contractors instead of employees in California. The lawsuit claims that from April 2016 to Decem… -
Find XO: Sling TV Ends Daily Viewing as Short-Term Cable Pass Services like ESPN Discontinued (theverge.com)
SummarySling TV has discontinued its Sling Pass service, which allowed daily access to cable broadcasts such as ESPN and CNN. The Sling Pass was introduced in 2025 and offered options to access cable channe… -
Find XO: Bill Proposed to Restrict Use of License Plate Readers by US Federal Government (techcrunch.com)
SummarySenator Bernie Sanders has introduced the 'Ban Flock Act,' a bill that prohibits the federal government from using automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) and from utilizing related data. The bill re… -
Ask XO: What is the most troublesome part when transferring phone photos to a computer?
Author's noteWhat method do you use to transfer photos or files between your phone and computer? At StartupXO, we want to learn about the inconveniences experienced with different device combinations. Please tell… -
Find XO: Meta Supports Hardware Development Compatible with AI Personal Assistant Muse via Open Source (techcrunch.com)
SummaryMeta has launched the 'Muse Gadgets' project that allows developers to create hardware devices connected to the AI personal assistant 'Muse'. This project provides open-source firmware and a Linux so… -
Find XO: TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Expo Pass Discount for Laid-Off Individuals at 75 Dollars (techcrunch.com)
SummaryThe TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Expo+ pass will be sold to 100 laid-off individuals for 75 dollars. The sale ends on a first-come, first-served basis at 8 AM (Pacific Time) on October 13, the event start… -
Find XO: Android Central Continues Operating With Freelance Writers, No Staff (theverge.com)
SummaryAndroid Central has laid off all its full-time employees but the website continues to publish posts through freelance contributors. Out of 6 employees, 4 have publicly disclosed their layoffs, and th… -
Find XO: Shimano Bicycle Museum located in Sakai, Japan, a place to experience bicycle history and technology firsthand (inrng.com)
SummaryThe Shimano Bicycle Museum is located in Sakai, about 15 km south of Osaka, Japan, showcasing the evolution of bicycles through various bikes and components. The museum is housed in a modern building… -
Find XO: TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, held in San Francisco from October 13 to 15 (techcrunch.com)
SummaryTechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is an event for founders covering practical topics on sustainably growing businesses in the AI era, held from October 13 to 15 at Moscone West, San Francisco. The event is des… -
Show XO: DeepSeek Harness Open Source App Supporting Document Work, Development, and Task Automation (deepseek.com)
SummaryDeepSeek Harness is an open-source desktop and web-based application that supports various everyday tasks including document organization, data analysis, document writing, and slide creation. Develop… -
Find XO: Emergence and Related Questions of AMD Gainsborough Chip Mentioned in Steam Deck 2 Development (theverge.com)
SummaryThe newly developed semi-custom chip 'Gainsborough' by AMD has been leaked, raising the possibility of its use in Steam Deck 2. This chip is manufactured with TSMC's N3P process and measures 25mm x 2… -
Show XO: Introducing 'Coucou', a Free Open Source App to Check and Control AI Coding Assistant Status at the Top of the Screen (github.com)
SummaryCoucou is a tool that shows the working status of AI coding agents at a glance at the top edge of the screen, such as the Mac notch or Windows and Linux, and allows immediate handling of permission a… -
Find XO: California to fine robo-taxis that block emergency response for more than 30 minutes starting 2028 July (techcrunch.com)
SummaryCalifornia will enforce a law starting 2028 July that fines robo-taxi operators if their vehicles block police or fire department emergency responses for more than 30 minutes. The law requires that r… -
Find XO: Court Halts Enforcement of Utah VPN Regulation Bill Citing Technical Impossibility (eff.org)
SummaryUtah bill SB 73 requires adult websites to block VPN users or verify their actual location and also prohibits providing instructions on how to use VPNs. A federal court halted the enforcement of this…
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