The CFTC opened three investigations into Polymarket speculation, amid broader regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets, cloud services, and payment platforms.

NASA pulls a radar instrument, prompting Europe to pursue its Venus probe alone while the agency asks states for money.

NOAA’s new policy shifts priority to commercial fishing, prompting critics to warn of weakened science rules and broader implications for environmental governance.

Microsoft pushes fan-community features, Lyft trains drivers to service Waymo fleets, Samsung advises Apple on foldables, and Honor’s robot phone sparks niche demand.

Tesla’s sudden Solar Roof exit saddles installers with six‑figure losses and raises questions about the product’s real‑world performance and strategy.

Retroid teases a DS‑style dual‑screen device while Atari unveils the Ataribox, sparking fresh debate over retro console viability.

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s secret documentary offers rare, unfiltered footage of Elizabeth Holmes just weeks before her prison sentence.

Anthropic's settlement draws author pushback, Oura files for an IPO as rivals close in, and a German firm launches Europe’s first commercial orbital rocket.

Recent Hacker News threads on open IP, doomscrolling, water rights, and Chrome policy reveal where the tech community's focus lies.

Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket completed its maiden flight from Andøya Space, giving Germany its first private orbital launch from European soil.

A federal judge halts a startup's use of the Twitter trademark while allowing its "Tweet" branding, reshaping X's trademark strategy.

The Pentagon halted advertising IDs on service members' phones after intelligence linked location data to enemy attacks, raising privacy and security stakes.

A covert U.S. zoo breeding network has sparked a wave of orangutan births, turning infants into viral stars and reigniting debate over great ape conservation.

Europe’s eight‑year BepiColombo cruise reaches Mercury while US officials stir diplomatic tension; European launch startups chase fresh funding.

Netflix unveiled a live‑action Ravenloft series, a contentious Three‑Body Problem adaptation, and the supernatural Dead Boy Detectives, sparking both excitement and political pushback.

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies begins building a five‑mile test tube in Quay Valley while Uber launches supervised robotaxis in London, highlighting a new wave of autonomous transport.

NASA trims Artemis IV schedule, forcing a new lunar suit; the Army proves a 20 kW laser can kill drones; Russia’s Rassvet constellation shows early failures.

LWN's note tops the front page while a career‑advice post draws 300+ comments, highlighting Hacker News' split appetite for code and candid experience.

A lone unexplained event in XENONnT forces the community to reconsider background models and future strategies.

Starcloud plans a probe to Alpha Centauri as NASA’s Flight Opportunities and a new aircraft venture test the limits of commercial space and atmospheric tech under a controversial congressional chair.

A Hacker News post accusing Tim Cook of selling out Steve Jobs ignites debate, while Google Play’s policy shift forces AnkiDroid to drop its Open Collective link, highlighting funding pressures on open‑source projects.

Instacart buys Toronto startup Unata for $65M, adding coupon tracking and voice‑shopping tools as it battles Amazon and expands into Canada.

Chrome’s Android redesign, the final removal of Manifest V2 extensions, and an emergency zero‑day patch signal a decisive shift for users and developers alike.

Google raises prices on Nest hardware, revamps App Engine billing, and faces backlash over a misreported .dev domain surge.

Zig's latest devlog announces pointer stability for ArrayLists, a move that sharpens its low‑level safety edge over C and Rust.

A record ocean temperature, a $1 auto‑insurance surcharge for surveillance cameras, and a warning about the web's predatory design converge on data‑driven risk.

Ticket shortfalls, mud‑filled playa, and elite camps expose a festival drifting from its radical roots.

A Hacker News essay on moving fast in a new role ignores the business‑centric reality most engineers face.

A chicken recall in five states over bogus inspection marks highlights rising food safety alerts and eroding consumer trust.

European cash and new launch vehicles push costs down while the US tests quantum navigation on the X‑37B, and hobbyists chase PocketQube flights.

Recent court rulings and ICE action expose how regulators are tightening tech‑related legal boundaries across data access, gambling, and political advertising.

Meta pays $17 billion to settle antitrust claims and gains authority to shape child‑safety standards, prompting a Boston lawsuit against the industry.

Rockstar's newly formed workers union challenges the studio after mass firings, a high‑profile hack, and a controversial pricing strategy.

Nothing headphones drop to $100, Tesla files a trademark for audio gear, and community‑driven Fostex and Grado models prove value still matters.

The new Swoop ASM lets riders rely on an automatic gearbox, a rare move in the cargo‑bike market, as cities push for more e‑bike adoption.

Ring now encrypts video by default and deletes cloud copies after powering smart‑home actions, aiming to tighten privacy.

Gamma acquires design startup Lica while self-driving truck firm Gatik secures $200M, underscoring a surge in robotics financing and strategic consolidation.

China delays its Chang’e 7 lunar mission to 2027, citing unmet launch conditions and a push for flawless execution.

New research shows companies use same‑day, unrelated press releases to drown out bad 8‑K disclosures, slowing market reaction.

MartyPC reaches 99.9997% cycle accuracy on the 8088, adds WebAssembly demos, and expands debugging tools for retro developers.

Trump calls for a heavy‑lift spaceport while Waymo ramps lobbying, Romania strikes a Russian drone boat, and storms aid seismic imaging.

TikTok pays $400 million to end a DOJ COPPA case while Meta faces a child‑safety lawsuit and other firms grapple with consumer‑protection scrutiny.

Tesla faces three massive recalls in China, covering over 4 million cars, as regulators clamp down on safety flaws from door handles to suspension and cruise control.

Homey adds Matter 1.5, Siram automates plant watering, and IKEA rolls out 21 new Matter devices, tightening the Apple HomeKit ecosystem.

Tesla’s unsupervised robotaxi fleet in Austin logs 14 crashes in 800k miles, sparking safety concerns and a trademark setback.

Louisiana's AG files a lawsuit over Roblox's lax child protections while regulators cite four safety failures, amid a wave of state bans on teen accounts.

SpaceX’s Oct 13 Starship test ends Version 2, NASA rescues stranded ISS crew, and researchers warn megaconstellations could thin Earth’s magnetosphere.

RunMat, Solo, Clyde and Object Mount demonstrate how niche tools are bypassing legacy bottlenecks for engineers and power users.

California is installing over 1,100 acres of synthetic turf each year, but rising health concerns are prompting cities to consider bans.

Feedly, Petlibro, and Apple face bugs, outages, and regulator pushback, highlighting the gap between hype and reliability.

New data shows wildfire smoke now poses a bigger prenatal risk than traditional emissions, even as solar power expands and Atlantic storms wane.

Terra Industries raises $52 million to build defense infrastructure for the Global South as launch bottlenecks and geopolitical strikes reshape the sector.

Fed's "significant downside risks" cue a global sell‑off, dragging internet giants and local wage policies into a fiscal storm.

WIRED's top paper planners

FTC strikes deals with auto dealers accused of discrimination

US courts disclose judge-authorized spyware use

Flock's new tool aims to identify police abuse, but lacks transparency

Investors sue Selena Gomez over mental health startup, alleging fraud and $1.2 million in losses.

Instagram rolls out a new wordmark and UI tweaks, signaling a push for cleaner readability amid broader Meta redesigns.

Protect your Samsung S26 with top cases and screen protectors

Grubhub pays $23.8M fine, checks mailed

A week of moves on FEMA, vaccine policy, and the FCC reveals how political pressure reshapes regulation amid security threats.

FBI alert on cybercriminals stealing intimate photos for extortion

Yulu raises $93M, aims for 200,000 bikes

Phia shopping startup accused

Cyclospora risk reduced after product recall

Lab-grown mini-brains now grow rudimentary eyes and serve as living processors, sparking technical hurdles and ethical debate.

A $1.4 B DoD loan, container‑scale biogas chemistry, and a piezo‑battery hybrid signal a shift in how energy is stored and generated.

Thousands of user addiction lawsuits against social media platforms remain

Jeff Bezos nears Liverpool stake

Capture solar energy on the go

Google Play now accepts Venmo payments, expanding user options for in-app purchases.

Space agencies consider a device for monitoring astronauts' eye health

Top gym headphones with secure fit and sound

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan's Tesla crashed with Autopilot on

Simplify digital asset transfer after death

Jill Lepore on Silicon Valley's flawed sci-fi understanding

Google changes naming approach for hacking groups

Flock's plans spark controversy

Microsoft Edge ends MV2 support, affecting ad blockers

NYC mayor brings experts to improve city services

New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $942M

Young men exploited by influencers

Save 50% on classic shapes, custom designs, and prescription lenses

China-linked spyware targets 13 countries

Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation

TechCrunch offers $400 off Disrupt 2026 passes

Disney+ launches short-form video feed with TikTok creators

Elon Musk ups the ante on SpaceX's earnings call

Outernet turns saved posts into real-world adventures

From a record‑setting Boggle board to snails that regrow eyes, new research reshapes quirky corners of science.

Nuclear startup Valar Atomics raises $1 billion at $6 billion valuation, partners with Nvidia

Samsung bans apps sharing user internet connections

Ghosting is ubiquitous in modern dating

Heaven Come Crashing brings a surprise

Malaysia shuts Network School, a community for techno-optimists

Atom’s required ID element fixes RSS’s broken GUID handling, delivering cleaner feeds for developers and users alike.

British Wikimedia staff asked for CWU representation; the foundation refused and hired anti‑union counsel, sparking debate over nonprofit labor rights.

YouTube star AboFlah wants his kids offline

A Y Combinator startup asked candidates to get inked for an interview, igniting debate over hiring practices and labor rights.

Founder house prioritizes work-life balance

Why engineers reach for a USB cable and a tiny database when Wi‑Fi and cloud services fall short.

A Hacker News thread flags Google News’s retreat, a 2023 blog blames Google for RSS decline, and a community‑built iGoogle clone offers a fresh start.

A Los Angeles judge halted Waymo’s 24‑hour charging in Santa Monica, citing resident sleep disruption and raising questions about autonomous fleet operations.

Apps to reduce screen time

Lenovo's first Googlebook devices leaked

Google's Safe Browsing feature can kill a startup, learn how to handle the situation and the implications of this feature.

Amazon expands VPC networking while the EU Right to Repair directive launches, and Engadget reminds users simple Wi‑Fi fixes still matter.

SpaceX’s new plant, a Kremlin‑backed Exchange hack, and Iranian strikes expose the fragile foundations of today’s cloud infrastructure.

Tesla may sell China business due to US-China tensions

Iran tied to dozens of cyberattacks on Minnesota water utilities

Florida repurposes $200M EV‑charger money for air‑taxi pads while Tesla hits 10 million EVs and GM rolls out a new Ultium platform, reshaping the electric‑mobility landscape.

US bans new foreign-made humanoids, robot dogs, and solar inverters

Elon Musk's X Money debuts, but skips major US financial markets, sparking regulatory and competitive concerns.

Waymo resumes freeway robotaxi service in Phoenix, LA and SF after a recall, reshaping its expansion and safety roadmap.

A look at how Hollywood screen graphics fall short of real interfaces and how Unity's Flexalon is giving developers a practical alternative.

HBO Max adopts vertical video for content discovery

eBay settles with e-commerce newsletter writers for $56M

Spur raises $200M for bot-detection tech

Altman changes stance after security incident

Katalyst's LINK spacecraft tumbles out of control

Peacock integrates content into YouTube

Cursor expands into India with new pricing

Thea Energy gets $20M to scale magnet production

Share Spotify listening activity with friends

California law debated in lawsuit

London founder house prioritizes work-life balance

NASA's Kepler telescope discovers a new solar system with eight planets, similar to our own solar system, using Google's machine learning technology.

A 100k-watt FM signal in Ohio Valley was severed in broad daylight. The incident has raised concerns about the vulnerability of broadcasting infrastructure.

YouTube Premium is increasing its prices across the board, with the Family plan rising to $26.99 a month. The move has sparked a backlash from subscribers who feel the service isn't providing enough value.

New data shows recent US college graduates now face higher unemployment rates than the average worker, sparking concerns about the job market and education.

ADA conference ejects scientists for distributing journal reprints

California's AG launches probe into Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.

Pentagon elevates threat level of Israeli spying on US

NASA targets August 30 for launching the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, with 100 times Hubble's field of view.

ITU's prescriptive New IP framework meets the reality of 5G cooperation, LEO convergence, and crypto-funded biotech, proving market forces win.

Dan Greaney, a Simpsons writer, holds first presidential campaign rally in LA, citing concerns over American democracy.

The FDA admits it cannot pinpoint the cause of a recent baby botulism outbreak, while three firms blame each other, highlighting gaps in health response and the rise of misinformation.

Madonna’s Grindr album push and WIRED’s marathon shoe testing illustrate how data and niche platforms reshape cultural marketing.

Cybercriminals pose as IT support employees to steal data from law firms and other victims.

YouTube raises Premium fees, a DIY adapter revives Android Auto in GM EVs, and new regulations in Canada and Nepal reshape how platforms reach users.

Explosions at Blue Origin and Space Pioneer highlight how static‑fire failures can ripple through launch schedules and funding, forcing the industry to rethink safety protocols.

Executives tout meditation for earnings, but Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh warns the practice may be losing its true purpose.

Democrats take control of the House, vowing to protect Americans with pre-existing conditions and lower prescription drug costs.

Lamine Yamal teases unreleased Beats headphones as Flexport rolls out new trade tools to cut costs and protect margins in a volatile trade environment.

Booking.com has alerted some customers to a potential data breach, where unauthorized parties may have accessed personal information, including names, emails, and addresses.

Meta settles lawsuit and introduces new face-scan features

Meta's ban process lacks transparency, and a hidden face-recognition module was found in its smart-glasses platform

AT4K app makes Google TV cleaner, more customizable, and less frustrating.

Quantinuum loses millions, SpaceX eyes $74.4B IPO

An international team aims to build the Living Earth Simulator, a massive project to collect data from billions of sources and simulate global phenomena.

Elixir 1.20 adds optional type annotations, sparking debate over safety and performance in the Erlang ecosystem.

Substack's new Reply Rules give creators control over audience replies.

Amazon employees demand limits on data centers, while the company kills plans for a Stargate series reboot and updates Amazon Music with ads.

Poland's government approves bill to ban phones in classrooms, sparking debate on education and tech's role.

Google's water replenishment pledge sparks debate

Google detects fake calls, Meta tracks employees, and Samsung fixes foldable issues

A new cell study links a single serving of erythritol to oxidative stress and reduced nitric oxide, echoing broader concerns about sugar substitutes and health misinformation.

Federal whistleblower, Ring, and LinkedIn confront lawsuits over surveillance tactics, raising stakes for user privacy enforcement.

Cyera's $300 million fundraise values the cybersecurity company at $12 billion, despite operating losses.

Amazon’s Ring is sued in Seattle for storing pass‑by faces without consent and for weak security that let hackers harass users.

Impulse Space secures $500 million to advance orbital maneuvering, prioritizing human talent over AI.

New Glenn to launch again this year

Amazon shifts Prime Day to June 23-26, while Whoop offers 20% off memberships

McLaren CEO Zak Brown on rebuilding the brand, fan obsession, and the allure of racing.

A web front end for your database, creating professional databases with drag-and-drop tools.

Moderna secures $50M for an mRNA Ebola shot, the U.S. orders a dubious COVID‑19 vaccine, and Russia promises a free personalized cancer vaccine, sparking debate over science, policy, and urgency.

Google Photos introduces a scheduled export feature for new media, amid storage limit changes and upcoming UI and API updates.

Strava to charge developers for API access, DuckDuckGo boosts 'no-AI' search, and more tech updates.

SpaceX alerts investors to possible significant equity issuance in future transactions, indicating potential dilution.

Meta's injunction silences Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen at Hay Festival. Malaysia bans new social media accounts for children under 16.

NASA's Kepler telescope, aided by Google's AI, discovers a solar system with eight planets, similar to our own.

Feeble Little Horse's new album bitknot leans into digital weirdness with a low-bit aesthetic and glitchy sound.

UK competition rules need update, says expert panel. Tech giants face criticism for lack of competition

NASA announced the layoff of 900 manufacturing workers while it prepares to retire the space shuttle fleet, signaling a shift in the agency’s focus.

Black founders raised the most quarterly funding since 2022, but still face significant barriers. A look at the numbers and what's holding them back.

Three niche projects—dav2d, wolfCOSE, and London’s free roof terraces—draw heavy discussion on Hacker News, signaling shifting engineer interests.

Great tech deals for under $50, from earbuds to power banks.

A rsync patch sparks debate, Intel 8087 microcode is analyzed, and Fluxa offers AI-driven task management for freelancers and small teams.

AV2 video standard finalized, new food tech

Accenture's acquisition of Speedtest.net owner Ookla highlights the recurring challenges large firms face when absorbing startup assets.

Zig’s May 30 devlog rolls out ELF linker tweaks, sparking debate over performance, usability, and the language’s minimalist ethos.

Exploring the iconic typography of Ridley Scott's sci-fi classic and its influence on design

SoftBank to invest up to €75B in French data centers

New research ties menopause memory loss to brain estrogen, a US court hits Sci‑Hub with a $15M judgment, and a $200M gift supercharges SETI’s hunt for life.

The passing of Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas at 80 underscores the enduring technical craft behind blockbuster storytelling and its evolving tools.

NASA will announce a new Kepler‑90 planet uncovered by Google AI, highlighting how machine learning reshapes exoplanet hunting.

Accenture buys Downdetector and Speedtest for $1.2B, OpenRouter secures $113M Series B, and Playstack is acquired by Integrated Media Company.

Snap alumni launch Ghost Angels fund

OpenBSD team releases openrsync, an implementation of rsync.

Hackers claim MyPillow breach, Danish pension fund dumps SpaceX, and environmentalists protest Trump coal ash rules.

Japan's naphtha imports hit 3.44M tons in 2022, down 12.1%.

Renault's 2019 F1 season marred by power unit and software issues

UK competition watchdog investigates Google and Facebook

The US government proposes new funding rules allowing for the cancellation of grants at any time and making peer review optional.

UK competition rules must be updated for the digital age, experts say.

Get the best gifts for dad in 2026 with these handpicked ideas.

SpaceX awarded $6.45B in government deals

A Texas measles surge and a sea‑cucumber study expose the cost of slashing US disease‑research budgets.

Meta contractors in Europe protest layoffs, citing unequal severance packages compared to full-time employees.

Google Chrome now lets users permanently mute websites that autoplay videos, and will soon gain a built-in ad blocker to prevent intrusive ads.

Tech innovations and privacy concerns collide as users retreat from digital ecosystems.

Amazon discontinues Kindle Newsstand, ending magazine and newspaper subscriptions, and pushes publishers to Kindle Unlimited.

Explosion in Florida may impact company plans

Waymo dominates Texas autonomous vehicle registrations while a San Francisco startup battles a lawsuit over Airbnb robot testing, and new visualization and sensor tools reshape robotics.

GitHub bans security researcher for posting zero-day Windows exploits, sparking debate over responsible disclosure and company accountability.

New health startups aim to simplify costs and care in a system marked by poor outcomes and high prices.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static-fire test

Bluesky announces support for long-form content, challenging X's character limits.

Disney plans to retire Hulu app, merge live TV with Fubo, and write down $1.5 billion in content costs.

Signal users phished for backup keys, Pay Tel exposes 300k IDs, Google engineer wins $1.2M on Polymarket

Spotify rolls out iOS offline downloads as US seeks to criminalize illegal streaming

Single dose of gene-editing drug reduces bad cholesterol by 62% in 35-person trial

TechCrunch pushes Startup Battlefield 200 deadline to June 8 as founders flood the competition, raising questions about event capacity and investor focus.

Google employee accused of insider trading on prediction market Polymarket using non-public search term data.

Authorities have seized or demanded ballots from elections in multiple US states, sparking concerns about midterms disruption.

Scammers exploit real hotel reservations to launch targeted spear-phishing attacks, compromising customer data from over 350 hotels worldwide.

Analyzing Hacker News article success with data-driven insights

Last.fm becomes independent, Rivian launches AI voice assistant, and Amazon expands delivery options.

A California civil rights agency won its fight to keep a racial discrimination lawsuit against Tesla alive, setting a July trial date.

Google security engineer charged with fraud

Spotify rolls out a trimming tool for podcast clips, expands free-tier features

Meta rolls out paid plans for its apps as Last.fm goes independent, Italy taxes green data centers, and private equity tightens its grip on U.S. services.

Spotify introduces a scissors icon that lets users trim podcast highlights and push them to audiences, a move that mirrors the industry’s shift toward interactive audio content.

Volvo wins a waiver to sell Chinese‑built connected cars while a Trump‑led funding fight threatens drone‑port projects, highlighting a clash between regulation and emerging transport models.

Deep discounts on TCL's NXTPAPER tablet, Google's Pixel Watch and phone, and Amazon's Spring Sale force shoppers to rethink premium tech purchases.

Waymo begins mapping Virginia roads for self-driving car tests in Alexandria and Arlington.

Volvo can sell connected cars in the US, while Palantir's universal national service proposal sparks controversy.

A US court slapped Sci-Hub with a $15 million judgment while the SETI Institute secured a $200 million endowment, highlighting divergent paths in scientific funding.

NASA’s lunar perimeter talks expose legal hurdles while mission picks and crew rotations reveal deeper systemic pressures.

SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service expands with new partnerships and innovations, but also faces challenges and criticisms.

From PFAS cookware lawsuits to AI music deals, European bans on prediction markets, and the first U.S. ride‑share union, regulators are tightening the reins across tech.

Iran's 3-month internet blackout ends, but global sanctions threaten online access.

Blue Origin's New Glenn gets FAA clearance for its fourth flight as debris concerns grow and satellite internet readies to power more inflight Wi‑Fi by 2027.

Recent breaches highlight the impact of attribution gaps on corporate risk.

Netherlands blocks US company from acquiring cloud company behind digital ID service

A deep dive into Shamir's Secret Sharing, a cryptographic technique for secure data sharing. Learn how it works and its applications.

React 18 is now in beta, featuring significant improvements to server-side rendering performance and new APIs like renderToPipeableStream

Discover trends in Hacker News submissions and success. Learn when to post and how to increase your article's visibility.

New terminal UI, CLI search, LLM‑driven retrospectives, and a €10 EU stack give engineers fresh ways to browse, analyze, and run Hacker News data.

Psyche spacecraft thruster shutdown

Osprey 1.0, an open-source tool for online safety, helps platforms investigate and address priority threats at scale without sacrificing data privacy or performance.

Kalshi and Rhode Island engage in legal battle

Clinicians warn that fear of seed oils is worsening heart health while new microbiome data highlights diet’s complex role.

The robotaxi industry faces a harsh reality check as technical and regulatory hurdles mount. Investors and companies reassess strategies.

The Justice Department's recent actions signal a more aggressive, digitally-focused enforcement posture.

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has awarded a $25 million contract to Bi2 Technologies for iris-scanning technology, sparking concerns over privacy and surveillance.

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is on a mission to explore a metal-rich asteroid, testing new technologies and expanding our understanding of the universe.

Indian rooftop solar firm SolarSquare in talks to raise up to $60M

Clarivate's $5.3 billion acquisition of ProQuest underscores the growing clout of research data firms while a new study shows universities still treat research and teaching as a zero‑sum game.

UK regulator investigates Microsoft Office bundling

Chinese astronauts on the Tiangong space station have successfully demonstrated a new artificial photosynthesis technology, converting carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and rocket fuel ingredients.

Flip's TikTok‑style video feed lets users earn affiliate cash while buying, raising questions about the future of social commerce.

SpaceX’s latest Starship test hit most targets, yet recent pressure‑test blasts and a beach‑access suit keep the program on shaky ground.

Study finds TikTok's algorithm served more anti-Democratic videos during 2024 election.

FCC seeks public comment on ABC's The View as a news show, focusing on newsworthiness.

Google overhauls Gmail, Drive, and Workspace icons with gradients, sparking debate on usability and design consistency.

The increasing number of satellites in space is causing concerns about space debris, light pollution, and the potential for catastrophic collisions.

FAA approves New Glenn's return after April engine failure knocked AST SpaceMobile satellite out of orbit.

Snap unveiled its 5th‑Gen Spectacles, 226 g AR glasses with waveguide display, gesture control, and a $99/month developer program, priced at $2,500.

An animated map of Christianity, the early CU-SeeMe video chat, and Nvidia's culture converge to show how retro tech fuels today’s interactive storytelling.

Bun’s integration with yt‑dlp is deprecated while Deno rolls out version 2.8, shifting the balance for developers who rely on lightweight runtimes.

Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) now offers virtual networking and internet access without a VPN, allowing users to define their own virtual network topology.

Doctors protest RFK Jr.'s preventive‑care attacks, a 2001 piracy suit against O.J. Simpson resurfaces, and Apple TV unveils a Matthew McConaughey comedy.

Google's sprawling product lineup and complex software ecosystem may be hindering its ability to innovate and compete with more focused tech companies.

Patina, a fragrance tech startup, secures $2 million from Betaworks and True Ventures.

Waymo pauses robotaxi service in four cities due to flooding issues

SpaceX halted the first Starship V3 launch on May 21

Europol dismantled a VPN service that promised complete anonymity and was leveraged by roughly two dozen ransomware groups.

Elon Musk will hold over 50% voting power in SpaceX's IPO, while the company touts orbital data centers and faces political attacks and internal cash moves.

European data shows real‑world PHEV fuel use is three to five times higher than lab tests, prompting new Euro 7G rules and tougher incentives.

Zillow buys HotPads for $16 million, pushes a unified rental platform while suing over hidden listings, highlighting the stubborn role of agents.

Uber puts a Hyundai Ioniq 5 on the road to harvest data for its robotaxi allies, reviving its AV program amid lawsuits and fleet‑only debates.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches Twitch series to chat with New Yorkers

Waymo suspends rides due to robotaxis struggles

US invests $2 billion in 9 quantum firms, including one linked to the Trump family.

Bungie will end active development of Destiny 2 on June 9, shifting focus to a new game. The game will remain playable with a final update.

Tesla launches Full Self‑Driving in China while Musk promises a feature‑complete version, sparking regulatory pushback and user‑level doubts.

Visual DB offers a web frontend for databases with drag-and-drop tools, AI assistance, and no coding required.

Fresha raises $80M from KKR

The Trump administration sent Americans exposed to Ebola to Berlin and Prague instead of allowing them to return to the US, sparking criticism.

Scapia raises $63M, doubles valuation

A new amendment links highway funding to the removal of automated license‑plate readers for policing, sparking legal and local pushback.

Clouted, a video clipping startup, raises $7 million

NASA’s Psyche probe sent back rare images of Mars, giving scientists a deep‑space view that could sharpen planetary models.

Lucra raised $20M without AI branding, Microsoft renewed carbon-removal purchases, and new political and legal moves reshape tech funding and regulation.

GitHub investigates a breach where hackers stole data from thousands of internal repositories. No evidence of customer data theft.

NanoCo turns down buyout, raises $12M seed

A 1950s Japanese project fuels a hay‑fever wave, Railway’s Google Cloud outage exposes platform risk, and FiveThirtyEight secures its archive.

Nearly 48,000 Samsung union members in Korea will walk out on May 21 after talks stalled, raising fresh concerns for the tech supply chain.

GitHub investigates unauthorized access to internal repositories

California's wildfire season is off to a devastating start, with major fires threatening homes and ecologically sensitive areas following a hot, dry winter.

Google I/O 2026 adds Wii‑like pointer support to Google TV, forcing apps and the homescreen to adapt to a new navigation style.

Discord adds end-to-end encryption to voice and video calls for all users

The Recreation.gov platform intended to streamline access to public lands is plagued by bots and inequality.

OSHA investigates worker death at SpaceX's Starbase site, where injury rates are higher than other SpaceX facilities.

Solar panels to drop 30% in cost by 2035

WIRED finds steep discounts on meals, streaming, security, and hardware, changing how consumers budget essentials.

FTC settlement forces Shutterstock to refund $35 million for hard‑to‑cancel subscriptions, spotlighting enforcement on SaaS billing practices.

Three high‑scoring Hacker News posts expose a retro web curiosity, a looming service‑market shift, and a multi‑language Lisp map.

New e-ink devices from Dory, Yota, and Inku showcase low-power displays moving beyond niche readers.

Two senators seek answers on NASA's Mars spacecraft performance.

House Democrats claim a health‑care win, but a Republican Senate and Trump administration could blunt their agenda.

X‑rays, CT scans, and metal detectors turn hobbyists into discoverers, from a Pompeii doctor to a 5,000‑year‑old sword and Denmark’s Odin bracteate.

The media landscape is transforming, driven by tech advancements and changing user behavior. Interactive experiences are replacing traditional passive media consumption.

Researchers analyze Hacker News submissions to determine what factors contribute to a post's success.

Microsoft drops virtual-room feature

The US Supreme Court considers the fate of an $8 billion program subsidizing phone and internet services in rural areas, challenged on constitutional grounds.

Hacker News users bookmark a community-driven list of sites offering legally free programming and tech books.

Several free tools and resources are available to help individuals manage their debt and personal finances.

Apache Spark analyzes 80M Amazon reviews

PART Telescopes provides low-cost radio astronomy tools to rural schools, expanding STEM opportunities.

A statistical analysis of Hacker News submissions reveals trends in user engagement and content popularity.

New technologies enable faster, low-cost space exploration with small satellites.

Saint John’s health-tech district tackles regulatory hurdles and public health concerns

Two cybercriminals arrested due to a Microsoft Teams blunder

LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt warns of 'super meth' threat, but experts say it's exaggerated.

Asteroid Apophis to fly by Earth in 2029, NASA's plans unclear

A rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak with an uncommon strain has killed 65 people in Congo and Uganda, prompting health officials to take swift action.

Pennsylvanians voice concerns about the rapid growth of data centers in their state, citing transparency and public trust issues.

Hotel systems, travel platforms, and government actions expose sensitive data, highlighting security gaps.

Gantri's 3D-printed lamps go wireless with Ammunition

A look at the US drought crisis, energy shortages in California, and a deportation loophole; plus, a knowledge engine for tracking wealth and power.

Shop now and save big on Amazon's Big Spring Sale and Prime Day

YouTube Shorts dominate TV hours. TikTok automation tools proliferate. A new app blocks addictive content.

Meta employees in US and UK protest corporate software tracking keystrokes and mouse activity

A security researcher exposes Russian government-linked hackers and a parallel drug-smuggling scheme

El Niño, corporate energy lobbying, and a 50-year wheat low show climate crises intensifying.

Meta reports record profits but faces criticism over staff cuts and low morale.

Georgia bans QR codes in elections due to conspiracy theories, leaving ballot counting uncertain.

Instagram's new map feature allows users to share their location with friends, sparking privacy concerns. The feature is similar to Snapchat's Snap Map.

Anduril, a defense tech startup, raises $5B, doubling its valuation to $61B with $2.2B in revenue in 2025.

US lawmakers demand answers from Instructure after Canvas data breaches, Meta employees protest mouse tracking program

Blue Origin faces funding pressure as geothermal startup Fervo Energy and Mind Robotics secure major investments.

A new report reveals European governments manage over 3,000 tracking sites with 99% using weak encryption, as global experts warn against weakening end-to-end encryption in UK legislation.

Plastic products release microscopic particles into water

Analysis of trending topics on Hacker News, including Starship V3, Rust, and article success prediction

Twin brothers erased 96 government databases minutes after termination, highlighting credential management failures.

Cyberattacks and lawsuits plague the tech industry

Google considers partnering with SpaceX for data centers in orbit, a plan explored since late 2025.

Conspiracy theories about hantavirus are spreading online, echoing Covid-19 tactics. Influencers and grifters push baseless claims, sell unproven treatments.

Spotify launches feature to recap entire music streaming history

Starlink disables location feature, researchers may find workaround

Hoka and Skool offer discounts on their products. Hoka is offering 30% off while Skool is offering a discount on their videos.

Doctors still rely on outdated cholesterol tests despite a more accurate method being available, posing high stakes for those at risk of cholesterol-related health issues.

Cowboy Space raises $275 million for orbital data centers, but faces hurdles in building rockets for launch.

Discover practical tech tips and tricks for efficient workflow, from keyboard shortcuts to handy tools and strategies.

TracesOfHumanity debuts on Hacker News, sparking discussion among tech enthusiasts.

YC scandals and Hacker News users' projects discussed. What's new in tech?

Malicious actors exploit Obsidian plugin to spread Phantom Pulse remote access trojan, raising concerns about plugin security.

Regulators mandate US banks report significant cyber incidents within 36 hours, echoing tighter reporting moves at the ICC and Microsoft’s security overhaul.

A Hacker News post shows a 10 MB finite‑state transducer replacing a 3 GB SQLite DB, sparking debate on storage efficiency and platform fatigue.

Marshall University plans to acquire Northcott Court property for the future Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

Scientists warn Atlantic current at risk of shutting down due to climate change. This could have severe environmental and economic impacts.

The US government designates 82 North Carolina counties as natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions.

New study on paternal diet and sperm RNAs

Scammers impersonate hotel staff to seize bookings

Rust-but-Lisp on Hacker News

Zed.dev introduces a theme builder for its code editor, sparking interest in the developer community.

NASA partners with Blue Origin and South Korea for lunar and deep space missions, while also addressing astronaut safety and talent acquisition.

Porsche ends e-bike line

The Internet Archive has suffered a catastrophic security breach, with a DDoS attack and defacement of its website via a JavaScript library.

Meta begins rolling out end-to-end encryption on Messenger and Facebook, but Instagram messaging remains unencrypted for now.

NHTSA investigates Avride over self-driving crashes

California’s turf boom, a contested gas‑stove study, and UC‑Davis cyborg cells spotlight growing health debates around new technologies.

Schools scramble after Canvas outage, Let’s Encrypt stops issuing certs, and a retro CPU analysis highlights lasting security challenges.

Tesla's 11th Cybertruck recall warns of wheel separation, while Musk juggles legal battles in France, a dismissed Dogecoin suit, AI copyright claims, and bot‑fuelled market hype.

Declassified UFO files offer little new evidence

A former cyber executive stole surveillance software and sold it for $1.3 million to a Russian broker, prompting a $10 million court award to his former defense contractor.

Hacker News users pinpoint GNU IFUNC as the underlying flaw behind CVE-2024-3094, raising questions about compiler‑level mitigations and supply‑chain risk.

ClojureScript's May 7 release brings async/await syntax, tightening JavaScript interop and reshaping async code for Clojure fans.

Poland cracks the world’s 20 largest economies, a shift driven by EU funds, tech adoption, and a resilient labor market.

NASA opens 56 patents, scientists confirm EM Drive thrust, and SpaceX lands a booster record. How these moves reshape the commercial space race.

Instructure's Canvas platform shut down after ShinyHunters breach, claiming data from nearly 9,000 schools stolen.

Russia starts building Rassvet, a satellite internet network to cover the country by 2030.

New antibiotics from scorpion venom and habanero peppers target drug-resistant bacteria

Brazil's popular Pix payment system faces challenges from global giants Visa and Mastercard. The competition may change the country's payments landscape.

Cloudflare lays off 20% of workforce, details unclear.

Hospitals spend billions on consultants with unclear impact

A federal judge nullified Nashville's One Touch Make Ready ordinance, citing FCC preemption and raising new hurdles for Google Fiber's expansion.

CDC layoffs raise concerns about US ability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks

Ramp in talks for new funding at $40B+ valuation

Ars Technica flags social media's split, while Hacker News debates Costco habits and self‑cancelling subscriptions, reshaping online engagement.

DoD policy lowers secrecy on key space projects, opening tech to allies and industry as the US seeks an edge over China and Russia.

ShinyHunters posted extortion notes on school Canvas portals while another group booted TeamPCP from compromised systems, raising fresh alarm for education IT teams.

Kalshi raises $1 billion, doubles valuation in 5 months

India's space tech sector sees a unicorn as Skyroot gears up for its first private orbital launch.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 offers startups a chance to exhibit and connect with decision-makers

Hacker News discussions provide valuable insights into tech industry trends and innovations.

UK competition rules must be updated for the digital age

Vimeo and HP discounts up to 60% off

Inkscape 1.4.4 has been released, offering bug fixes and performance improvements to the popular open-source vector graphics editor.

SpaceX's strategic pivot to Vandenberg marks a new phase in its launch cadence.

From Gen Z dating apps to WordPress founder talks, here's what's shaping tech innovation at Disrupt.

Nuro receives permit to test driverless robotaxis in California, ahead of Uber's planned launch.

Thousands of Daemon Tools users infected with backdoor; Instructure suffers data breach.

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Geothermal startup Fervo Energy to raise up to $1.3B in IPO

Get discounts on Google Pixel phones, TechCrunch Disrupt tickets, and other tech deals.

Amazon launches Amazon Supply Chain Services, a logistics network for businesses of all sizes, competing with UPS and FedEx.

Alexis Goldstein, ex-CFPB employee, fired for recording DOGE's incursion into the agency, now runs for Congress.

Metalenz unveils Polar ID face-scanning tech that works under display. Advances in cooling tech and virtual violin design also make headlines.

Researchers challenge popular scientific claims, including the benefits of power posing and Calico's secrecy in aging research.

Young women are turning to YouTube and TikTok videos promising beauty transformations through ASMR affirmations, but is it just a fad or something more?

Ouster's new color lidar sensor captures depth and image data, potentially replacing cameras in various applications.

Investors are prioritizing energy security as Iran war fears drive capital toward renewables. Key projects, risks, and lessons from VC-led strategies.

Mercedes-Benz to reintroduce physical buttons in vehicles, reversing touchscreen trend.

US lawmakers press autonomous vehicle companies for transparency on remote assistance workers as regulators probe human operators guiding robotaxis on public roads.

Travel + Leisure reports Q4 results, beating revenue expectations. The company's stock jumps 4.8% after easing geopolitical tensions.

Netflix delays 'Narnia' movie for theatrical push

China's new rules ban facial recognition without consent in private areas like hotel rooms and public toilets, but don't apply to researchers or AI training.

CourseTalk helps learners find quality open online courses with a review and discovery platform.

Petridish crowdfunds science projects, transforming research funding. SpaceX recovers Dragon capsule with scientific experiments.

Acoustic system uses low-frequency sound to extinguish kitchen fires, but questions remain on effectiveness and scalability.

Disneyland now uses facial recognition technology at some entrance lanes to prevent ticket fraud and streamline re-entry.

Flock accessed gymnastics room cameras during a sales demo despite privacy risks.

Save on science-backed devices, outdoor gear, and electronics with Theragun, Columbia, and Sony promo codes

Uber to leverage driver network for self-driving data

Waymo adds age verification checks to restrict solo minors in driverless cars while industry players form new partnerships and grapple with public safety concerns.

Pcons aims to fill a real need for a general-purpose broadly applicable extensible software build tool using a modern well-known language to describe builds and tools.

Ubuntu services are down due to a DDoS attack, affecting website and OS updates

Oura's new feature tracks period cycles with hormonal birth control

YouTube's algorithms drive children to Russian-language content even when they seek out videos in other languages, concerning some parents.

Dyson's new robot vacuum uses a third-party motor

cPanel's WHM has an authentication bypass vulnerability, CVE-2026-41940. This flaw allows unauthorized access to cPanel accounts.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra may feature a camera overhaul, ditching its 3x telephoto lens. Other rumors include new Galaxy Book laptops running Android and details on the Galaxy A27 and Z Flip 8.

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Skio sells to Recharge for $105M, a healthy exit for the fintech company

A functional programming emulator project sparks debates over transparency and development practices in open-source communities.

U.S. lawmakers restrict trading to avoid conflicts of interest in high-stakes forecasting platforms.

Avoid costly mistakes by understanding the real differences between smart beds, adjustable mattresses, and frames.

A state-owned Chinese firm’s laser amplifiers power high-speed trading in key financial hubs, raising regulatory concerns.

Netflix redesigns its iPhone app with a vertical video feed called Clips, showcasing highlights from original programming.

Pursuit, backed by Bill Gurley and Jack Altman, raises $22M Series A led by OpenGov co-founder Mike Rosengarten to help companies sell to government.

Amazon's cloud business is making more money than expected

Today's tech deals include a $411 discount on Samsung's Galaxy Tab S11 and a merger between OnePlus and Realme.

ABC's FCC license risk, Colorado's right‑to‑repair law, and EU scrutiny of Meta illustrate mounting pressure on tech and media firms.

Roku’s ad‑free $2.99 Howdy service crosses 1 million subscribers, highlighting demand for low‑cost streaming as prices on major platforms keep climbing.

Uber expands into hotel bookings, leveraging AI to offer users a new way to plan their trips. The move marks a significant shift in the company's business model.

Recent cybersecurity incidents cost Sri Lanka $3 million, while the US Supreme Court considers the legality of geofence warrants, highlighting growing concerns over data protection and privacy.

FCC faces legal and political battles over media mergers and equal-time enforcement.

New research shows necrotizing bacteria can consume tissue in days, electrical testing reshapes coffee profiling, and Neanderthal brains match modern size.

Match invests in gay cruising app Sniffies

The FTC attributes $2.1B in 2025 scam losses to social media, with new legislation proposed to curb fraudulent ads.

Popular terminal emulator Ghostty is leaving GitHub, citing reasons yet to be disclosed. The move comes after a series of innovative features and integrations.

University of Oregon researchers adapt a battery‑testing instrument to capture coffee’s electrochemical fingerprint, promising sharper quality control.

The United Arab Emirates will quit OPEC on May 1, ending a 59‑year run and giving it freedom to boost oil production amid volatile markets.

Amazon adds dark mode to Kindle Colorsoft and Scribe Colorsoft e-readers, hinting at a broader trend in consumer hardware design.

Logitech's MX accessories now support Microsoft Office apps, allowing users to control Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with custom shortcuts.

A look at how a new infrasound study, El Niño forecasts, and media missteps reveal the fragility of public trust in science.

Find the latest deals on tech and more, plus a new rewards app that tracks your every move

NASA delays Artemis III to 2027, shifts focus from lunar landing to tech testing

European governments seek to reduce dependence on American tech providers

Snabbit raises $56M as it processes 40,000 daily jobs in on-demand home services.

Three landmark cases test federal oversight of tech and research.

Scam losses hit $2.1 billion in 2025, an eight‑fold jump that outpaces any other fraud channel, prompting a regulatory rethink.

A Chinese national accused of state-backed cyberattacks is extradited to the US as Itron, a provider of energy/water meters, reveals a breach. What's next for cybersecurity?

Spotify launches workout videos and playlists

Meta inks deal for solar power beamed from space, Ethernet's relevance in modern networks, and UK's push for digital competition.

Ace, a ping-pong robot with advanced tracking, joins a landscape of orbital interceptors and regulatory shifts in biotech.

Palantir's IRS contract faces scrutiny as internal messages reveal corporate strife.

Sharge’s Icemag 3 power bank drops to $70, plus Altra and Ember deals for May.

NASA and private companies push the boundaries of space travel and exploration.

New spyware app and quantum-safe ransomware family expose growing risks for engineers and security teams.

A US surveillance program that lets the FBI view Americans' communications without a warrant is up for renewal, sparking concerns among lawmakers.

Companies in tech and automotive face turmoil and change, from designer baby startups shutting down to Porsche selling its stake in Bugatti.

Hoka, Verizon and Dermstore roll out April 2026 coupon codes offering up to 30% off, $200 gift cards, and 25% savings, reshaping e‑commerce discounts.

How a Chinese research vessel's successful 3,500-meter deep-sea test fundamentally alters the security calculus for trans-Pacific data infrastructure.

Vercel, a major cloud development platform, was compromised and hackers are selling stolen data. The breach was caused by a compromised third-party AI tool.

Big tech companies are fueling the rise of Homeland Security and domestic surveillance, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties.

Solo engineer consultancy helps SMEs untangle messy back-office tech

Scientists push boundaries in fusion energy and quantum photonics with high-powered lasers and innovative materials.

NASA turned off a Voyager 1 sensor to preserve power, underscoring the aging probe's dwindling RTG output and the need for novel deep‑space solutions.

The smart home market is seeing new devices and standards emerge, including Matter-certified cameras and improved interoperability.

Traders are making millions on prediction markets, sparking concerns about insider trading by government officials and politicians.

Europe's first Mars rover mission finds a new ride on SpaceX's Falcon Heavy after multiple launch delays.

Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars releases first trailer, showing a world ravaged by catastrophe.

US-sanctioned currency exchange Grinex claims $15 million heist was done by 'unfriendly states' with exclusive hacking resources.

Dyson's $99.99 fan, Amazon's Vega OS, and ultra-slim MagSafe batteries

Annapurna Interactive and Iridium Studios' RPG is a must-play for fans of the genre

MAGA supporters increasingly believe the Trump assassination attempt was staged, fueling internal divisions.

Mathematicians struggle to solve the 'lonely runner' problem, a decades-old question about runners circling a track at unique paces.

Uber adds doorstep return pickup with a courier fee, expanding its 'everything app' push.

Stripe and Airwallex, once close acquisition targets, now compete directly in cross-border payments amid fintech valuation surge.

A spate of hacks exposes systemic flaws in software and governance.

An open-source calculator accurately computes expressions over disjoint interval sets.

Mathematicians tackle the 'lonely runner' problem, a puzzle about runners circling a track at unique paces.

Discover movies to stream this month, including 28 Years Later and more.

Mathematicians struggle to guarantee at least one lonely runner for any set of speeds in the 'lonely runner' problem.

Improve sound quality by removing dust and dirt

Methods to clean vinyl records

Slop Cop sparks debate on Hacker News

iTerm2 'cat' command safety issue

Tools for Humanity uses orbs for human verification

Exploring connections between coding, history, and current events

Google introduces hotel price tracking, AI-powered product finder, and free notebooks for Gemini app users.

Healthchecks.io ditches cloud storage for self-hosted solution, TCL unveils RGB-Mini LED TVs, and a wireless charger recall due to burn hazards.

From returning to the Moon to exploring Mars, NASA is pushing the boundaries of space travel. But with budget cuts looming, can the agency achieve its ambitious goals?

Big Tech's pursuit of post-quantum crypto and hyperscale infrastructure

Discover the power of resilience in a world gone mad

Nations and individuals face escalating cyber threats, from million-dollar heists to social media breaches.

Europe's Mars rover finds a new ride as space agencies make strides in crew launch and reentry tech.

Analysts track spoofed tankers in a critical waterway, uncovering a complex web of deception

Astronauts and nations alike are breaking free from limitations, harnessing physics and underwater discoveries to propel forward.

Exploring the intersection of conspiracy, surveillance, and the erosion of trust in institutions

Discover the latest tech must-haves, from portable speakers to MagSafe accessories

Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour expects the DOJ to prosecute insider trading in prediction markets, signaling heightened regulatory scrutiny for the evolving industry.

McDonald's Japan's subtly askew burger buns in ads reveal a clever strategy: embracing imperfection to build authenticity and consumer trust.

Modern medicine presents a landscape of stark contrasts, from critical surgical errors and research dead ends to groundbreaking genetic therapies.

The Senate is poised to vote on the Direct File Act, potentially resurrecting a free, direct tax filing service that promised to simplify taxes for millions.

A federal jury found Live Nation-Ticketmaster an illegal monopoly, validating fan outrage and opening the door to a potential breakup of the live entertainment giant.

As spring sales bloom, unprecedented discounts on flagship phones, powerful laptops, and smart home devices offer prime opportunities to upgrade your tech.

From bot purges and corporate lawsuits to regulatory battles and teen well-being, social media platforms are a battleground where free speech, brand safety, and user experience constantly collide.

From NASA's lunar nuclear reactors to the search for life in alien caves and the shifting dynamics of commercial launches, humanity is charting an ambitious new course in space.

From dual-mode grills to risky smoke detectors, explore how new smart tech either enhances daily life or introduces unforeseen compromises.

Amazon unveils its new $35 Fire TV Stick HD, featuring a slimmer design, Wi-Fi 6, and direct power from a TV's USB port, eliminating bulky wall adapters.

The FCC's sweeping ban on foreign-made routers has a curious exception: Netgear. This conditional approval sparks questions about market fairness and national security.