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  1. 76CitizenLab details new spyware triggered by online advertising4 outlets · 420 HN points
  2. 76Meta built a huge open-weight AI model for Macs, but you'll need 1TB of RAM to run it4 outlets · 696 HN points
  3. 61Tesla unveils Cyberfied new Roadster that can kickflip2 outlets · 311 HN points
  4. 61Alef welcomes Tesla to the electric flying car race by flying over the Roadster [Video]2 outlets · 311 HN points
  5. 59Tesla reveals SpaceX-powered Roadster that flies and falls with style2 outlets · 311 HN points
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