TAC-Sponsored Johns Hopkins study finds SAT vocabulary questions fell from 60 to 10 per test. The study also documents shorter reading passages and removal of argumentative texts. It compares 1980, 1987, and 2026 practice tests. Authors call for a common-scale study to equate difficulty.
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Vocabulary reduction: SAT vocabulary questions dropped from 60 per test to 10.
Passage length: Reading passages are now less than one-third of their former length.
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Ledger hardware wallets tampered in Singapore, $3.5M loss
Ledger cryptocurrency hardware wallets sold in Singapore were found to contain malicious hardware implants, causing about $3.5 million in losses across at least two cases since 10 September 2026. Police advise users to avoid using suspected devices and to transfer assets to a new wallet.
Key points
At least two incidents reported since 10 September 2026, with total losses of about $3.5 million.
Malicious hardware components can capture recovery phrases or private keys, enabling unauthorized access to wallets.
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Riverside crossed $100M ARR, 2.3M creators, 16M+ guests, 40M+ conversations
Riverside announced it has crossed $100M ARR. The post lists 2.3 million creators, over 16 million guests, more than 40 million conversations, and that 42% of Apple’s top 100 podcasts use Riverside. It also notes a next milestone of $1B ARR, with the company at 10% of that goal.
Key points
ARR: $100M crossed
Users: 2.3 million creators, 16M+ guests, 40M+ conversations
Adoption: 42% of Apple’s top 100 podcasts use Riverside
Milestone target: $1B ARR, currently 10% there
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Polymarket frontend injection attack shows false tx
Polymarket frontend injection attack shows incorrect transaction while displaying a valid one for user signing. Users report assets being withdrawn without permission.
Key points
Attack: injection attack on the front end injects incorrect tx but shows a valid tx for the user to sign
Report: Polymarket users say frontend may be compromised and assets are being withdrawn without permission
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Tidal Phoebe Bridgers Live at Madison Square Garden EP release
Tidal releases a 5-track live EP from Phoebe Bridgers’ Madison Square Garden show, available as a digital download with no subscription required. The EP has a 0% platform fee, directing more revenue to the artist.
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Release: 5 live tracks from Phoebe Bridgers’ Madison Square Garden performance.
Availability: Digital download only on Tidal, no subscription needed, 0% platform fee.
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Cybercab debuts new grab bar for wheelchair transfers
Cybercab has debuted a new grab bar to make wheelchair transfers easier. The feature follows a suggestion from @Wheelchairpapii in a viral video.
Key points
Feature: new grab bar for wheelchair transfers
Origin: suggestion from @Wheelchairpapii’s viral video
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SKY-001 Engineering World Model announced by SkyfallAI
SKY-001 Engineering World Model announced by SkyfallAI, a model for cross-domain physical design. It aims to understand complex structures with high precision and plan millions of steps ahead.
Key points
SKY-001 is the first Engineering World Model.
Model targets understanding complex physical structures with high precision and planning millions of steps ahead across long horizons.
