Developer Connects Reachy Mini Robot to Home AI Agent While Keeping Credentials Safe

A developer integrated Pollen Robotics' Reachy Mini desktop robot — now part of Hugging Face — with their home AI assistant, OpenClaw, to serve as a voice interface for family members. After an initial setup, they discovered the robot's built-in HTTP API has no authentication, meaning any device on the local network could access its motors, camera, and microphone. A second problem was latency: routing general queries through the full AI agent took a median 15 seconds per response, making it impractical for casual household use. To address both issues, the developer redesigned the system so the robot runs a single scoped app that holds only one limited bearer token, routing audio to a local broker server that acts as the sole intermediary between the robot and the AI backend. This architecture ensures that even if the robot were compromised, an attacker would gain no access to credentials, calendar data, or home automation controls.

Moscow threatens ‘painful’ retaliation after Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats

PMO imposter held with armed bodyguard in BKC

PMO imposter held with armed bodyguard in BKC

Oklahoma Bitcoin mine leaks 3M gallons of water

How Agent-to-Agent Marketplaces Work in 2026: A Technical Overview

Autonomous AI agents are evolving into programmable micro-services capable of discovering, negotiating with, and paying other agents for compute, data, or specialised tasks. A developer guide published on DEV Community outlines the core components needed to build or use an agent-to-agent (A2A) marketplace, including a registry service, structured descriptor schema, messaging bus, and a settlement layer. The settlement layer uses ERC-20 contracts, specifically USDC on the Base blockchain, to lock and release funds based on proof of task completion. Standardised JSON-LD descriptors define each service's inputs, outputs, pricing, and SLA terms, and are made immutable via IPFS or on-chain storage so consumers can verify them before use. The guide also provides illustrative Python code demonstrating how an agent can query a registry, sign a request, escrow payment, and release funds upon successful service delivery.

New York bridge built with recycled glass concrete to reduce waste and emissions

A bridge project in New York is using recycled glass as a component in its concrete mix, marking a notable shift in construction practices. The initiative diverts waste glass away from landfills while also helping to lower carbon dioxide emissions. Recycled glass serves as a sustainable substitute for traditional cement in this pilot project. The bridge, along with its accompanying sidewalks, is expected to be completed by late 2026.

King Charles clarifies Harry and Meghan's status as private citizens

King Charles III has formally clarified that Prince Harry and Meghan hold the status of private citizens within the royal family. The palace confirmed they remain non-working members, a designation that had been previously agreed upon. The clarification was communicated to senior officials shortly before an official letter was dispatched. Harry and Meghan continue to pursue their commercial and charitable activities in a private capacity. Their personal security arrangements remain a separate matter still under ongoing discussion.

PISA 2025: Reading and Math Scores Fall Sharply Across OECD Nations

The OECD's PISA 2025 assessment has revealed a significant decline in student performance in both reading and mathematics across member countries. The findings were announced by the OECD through an official press release, highlighting a broad and concerning downward trend in educational outcomes. The results span multiple nations within the OECD bloc, suggesting the decline is not isolated to any single country. The report raises questions about the factors driving deteriorating academic performance among students globally.

Security scare at PM Modi's Mumbai event: 2 men detained, one had gun

Terror case: NIA chargesheets US citizen, 6 Ukrainians for training anti-India forces

Argentina moves against oil firm operating in Falkland Islands

Argentina has taken action against an oil company operating in the Falkland Islands, escalating tensions over the disputed territory. The move follows recent statements by President Javier Milei reinforcing Argentina's sovereignty claims over the islands. The Falklands, known as Las Malvinas in Argentina, have long been a subject of dispute between Buenos Aires and London. Argentina's renewed assertiveness under Milei signals a more confrontational stance on the issue compared to recent years.

Japanese Engineer Turns 11 Years of Legacy .NET Experience Into AI-Assisted Modernization Plan

A Japan-based software engineer with over eleven years of C# and .NET experience set out to find an easy, AI-driven income stream after noticing viral overseas money-making schemes that were largely unavailable in Japan. After consulting both GPT and Claude, both AI tools independently suggested leveraging his existing engineering background rather than chasing passive-income shortcuts. The recommendation pointed toward legacy system modernization, a sector where Japan's Digital Agency reported in 2025 that 61% of companies — and 74% of large enterprises — still operate legacy systems. With .NET 8 reaching end-of-support in November 2026 and .NET 10 already released, demand for framework upgrade projects is actively rising. However, the engineer questions whether AI tools like GitHub Copilot can truly handle the messy, undocumented real-world legacy systems he has spent his career working on.

Study Finds Experienced Developers 19% Slower When Using AI Tools

A study titled 'Measuring the Impact of Early-2025 AI on Experienced Open-Source Developer Productivity' found that senior developers took 19% longer to resolve issues when using AI tools, despite perceiving a 20% boost in their own productivity. The nearly 40-point gap between perception and reality is attributed to the overhead of using AI — crafting prompts, waiting for file indexing, and processing context — steps that can outweigh the time savings for highly experienced engineers. The research focused exclusively on senior-level open-source developers, suggesting AI may deliver less productivity benefit at higher experience levels than commonly assumed. However, the study's conclusions are limited by a small sample size of just 16 developers, making broader generalization difficult. The findings have reignited debate in the software industry about whether AI tools genuinely improve output for staff and principal engineers, or are better suited to mid-level developers.

Indian Developers Pivot From Debt Reduction to New Project Investments

Indian real estate developers are shifting their focus from repairing balance sheets to investing in new projects, signaling growing confidence in the housing market. While sales volumes have seen a recent dip, operating cash flow continues to remain strong across the sector. The decline in free cash flow is attributed to higher spending on land acquisition and asset purchases. Having largely completed their financial restructuring and reduced leverage, developers are now positioning themselves for the next phase of growth in the housing cycle.

Docgrity Tool Aims to Flag Outdated Documentation Used by AI Agents

A developer named Ujjavala has launched an open-source tool called Docgrity, designed to verify the integrity of software documentation. The tool targets a growing problem where AI agents act on outdated or inaccurate docs, potentially producing unreliable outputs. Docgrity is intended for individual developers, teams, and AI agent workflows alike. The project was announced on DEV Community on September 5 and is also listed on Product Hunt.

How One HR Team Used AI to Tame a 500-Application Recruitment Surge

Viktoriia Kopeikina, HR Manager at 111Techs, describes how a flood of over 500 applications for a single QA engineer role in early 2024 exposed the limits of manual CV screening, taking nearly two months to fill the position. The challenge is not unique: Djinni analytics data from June 2026 shows nearly 90,000 candidates competing for fewer than 8,000 vacancies in Ukraine's tech sector alone. To manage the volume, the team first introduced a structured Google Form to channel applications into a spreadsheet, marking an initial step toward automation. Key pain points included mass-applying candidates who ignored job requirements, mismatched seniority levels, and CVs arriving in inconsistent formats that were difficult to parse at scale. The article argues that AI-assisted screening is becoming necessary not to replace human judgment but to ensure strong candidates are not overlooked simply due to application volume.

15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shines with key wickets and tactics in Duleep Trophy final

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made a strong impression in the Duleep Trophy final, playing for the East Zone team. The teenage cricketer was directly involved in securing two crucial dismissals during the match. He also demonstrated sharp cricketing instincts by making successful DRS reviews at key moments. Additionally, Sooryavanshi showed tactical maturity by bringing Mohammed Shami back to bowl in an important spell just before the tea break. The performance has further strengthened his reputation as a promising young talent in senior Indian cricket.

Curve's Soft Liquidation Model Helps DeFi Borrowers Weather Market Volatility

Lending platform Curve has recorded 704 instances of soft liquidations, with each lasting a median duration of 14.5 days. The data highlights how the platform's unique liquidation mechanism allows borrowers to remain solvent even after entering high-risk territory. Unlike traditional hard liquidations that immediately close positions, Curve's model gives borrowers an extended window to recover. This approach demonstrates how certain DeFi lending protocols are evolving to reduce the impact of sudden market downturns on borrowers.

Modi Taunts Rahul Gandhi as 'Naraz Fufa' During Gujarat Campaign Rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him 'Naraz Fufa' during a rally in Gujarat. The remark was part of Modi's broader address to the gathering in the state. During the same speech, Modi highlighted India's growing manufacturing ambitions, describing the country's progress as spanning 'chips to ships'. He emphasized that India is building domestic components, final products, and supply chains to achieve self-reliance. The comments came as part of ongoing political campaigning in Gujarat.