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Doctors still rely on outdated cholesterol tests despite a more accurate method being available, posing high stakes for those at risk of cholesterol-related health issues.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

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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.

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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.

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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.