
ChatGPT's new shopping features defied my initial expectations and led to a pleasant online shopping experience. https://www.cnet.com/tech/led-star-string-lights-found-chatgpts-new-shopping-feature-delivers/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't throw out your expired COVID tests just yet. Here's how to find out if the expiration date has been extended. https://www.cnet.com/health/how-check-expired-at-home-covid-test-still-good/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't sleep on revisiting the security of your passwords. It can make all the difference when you're trying to guard against hackers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/world-password-day-is-a-reminder-to-change-your-sucky-passwords/#ftag=CADf328eec

Subscribers can also battle it out in the chaotic game What the Clash. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-make-friends-with-adorable-cats-and-dogs-on-apple-arcade-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

When it works, Gemini Live's new camera mode feels like the future in all the right ways. I put it to the test. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/gemini-live-gives-you-ai-with-eyes-and-its-awesome/#ftag=CADf328eec

Peanut butter can fix more than just a snack craving. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/these-peanut-butter-home-hacks-are-so-wild-they-shouldnt-work-but-they-do/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple's most advanced phones include the largest iPhones yet -- here's how their specs and features compare in the iPhone 16 era. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-16-plus-vs-iphone-16-pro-max-how-the-latest-big-iphones-compare/#ftag=CADf328eec

In May, subscribers can also go fishing for Lovecraftian horrors in Dredge. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/play-clair-obscur-call-of-duty-and-more-on-xbox-game-pass-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

As the sun begins to come out more, it's extra important that you protect your eyes. These easy tips can help you do just that. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/simple-things-every-day-protect-eyes-vision/#ftag=CADf328eec

Fed up of Windows 11 folders being frustratingly sluggish to open? Microsoft has made them faster now, but more still needs to be done here.

Gearbox Software has announced that Borderlands 4 will now launch on September 12, 2025, as it reveals a new extended gameplay trailer.

Fortnite could soon be back on the App Store, but Apple isn’t happy. Here's the latest twist in the App Store saga explained.


Meta has confirmed it has new Ray-Ban smart glasses on the way with ‘new technological capabilities.'

Assassin's Creed Shadows is getting free quests and more in its first year of post launch content.

It looks as though Google has big plans for the Android user interface, and these are the changes on the way.

Nintendo has released a huge Nintendo Switch system update that adds a ton of new features ahead of the Switch 2 launch next month.

Almost 85% of TechRadar Pro readers only change their passwords when prompted.

Canon is rumored to be working on an ultra-wide, ultra-fast prime lens for its mirrorless cameras, potentially a 14mm f/1.4.

US tariff scares are still present despite the 90-day pause, and IDC's new study on PC hardware sales suggests that people are buying up hardware in case prices go up..

This retro Bluetooth cassette player can record onto tapes too –and there's a USB-C charging port.

Live coverage of the launch of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3, which adds a whole new Star Wars-themed Battle Pass, new map locations and new weapons to try out.
https://www.techradar.com/news/live/fortnite-chapter-6-season-3-live-coverage-start-time-reactions

Tech companies are using books to feed AI without consent. But the problem goes beyond copyright – it’s about creativity, value, and ownership.

ARC Raiders is the extraction shooter I've been waiting for. Here's why Embark Studios has a better chance against Bungie's upcoming Marathon.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/marathon-is-doomed-arc-raiders-is-a-better-extraction-shooter

A new working paper suggests AI-powered chatbots like Google's Gemini AI, ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot have minimal impact on wages and employment.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/report-claims-ai-isnt-replacing-humans-or-saving-time

On Windows 11, Microsoft has started the gradual rollout of the three most important features powered by AI, including Windows Recall, Click to Do, and Semantic Indexing for Windows Search, and here's how to get them and how to get started using them.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has an incredible soundtrack, and it's composer was discovered on a gaming forum, after posting music from his Soundcloud.

A ton of arbitrary holidays exist (ahem, Tin Can Day), but World Password Day is one fully supported by the PCWorld staff. We’re all for ditching weak passwords — especially when strengthening your security takes only a little effort.
Follow these four easy suggestions and you’ll thank yourself f

Just a few months before the end of free support, Windows 10 is still the most widely used operating system version from Microsoft: Almost half of all Windows PCs are still running it.
While you can count businesses among the crowd that might be loathe to change, the fact is that many consumers are just very satisfied with Windows 10 and they aren’t in any

Windows and Linux co-existing on the same machine.
https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/how-to-dual-boot-linux-and-windows-on-any-pc

TSMC is evolving its strategy by developing distinct leading-edge process technologies optimized for AI, client, and HPC applications, while maintaining aggressive scaling with innovations like backside power delivery and second-generation nanosheet transistors.
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/tsmc-svp-kevin-zhang-opens-up-on-proces

Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ruled that Apple violated her own ruling back in 2021 on the lawsuit Epic Games filed against Apple a year before. Now, it's

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Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/30/microsoft_getting_nervous_about_europes/
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https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/30/microsoft_getting_nervous_about_europes/

A simple alert dialog that supports adaptive mode, default and cancel actions, destructive style, and dismissible mode. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/adaptive-alert-dialog/

CapCut is still available in the US -- for now. If you're a video editor, you may want to test out one of these replacements. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/will-capcut-be-banned-with-tiktok-these-alternatives-could-be-the-answer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Several important refinance rates fell. If your mortgage rate is 1% higher than today's rate, a refinance might be worth it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/lower-refi-rates-for-homeowners-mortgage-refinance-rates-for-may-1-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Quite a few major mortgage rates moved down. Here's where experts say rates might be headed in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgages-cool-off-for-homeseekers-mortgage-rates-for-may-1-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

After looking at what's coming to Netflix in May 2025, I've decided I wanted to keep my subscription but here's why I'm canceling Paramount+.

Autonomous AI systems now launch sophisticated phishing campaigns with unprecedented effectiveness.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/agentic-ai-will-accelerate-social-engineering-attacks

What appears to be a Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge teaser image has been shared, and we finally have a clearer idea of the full camera specs.

The recent Bybit hack has highlighted an alarming trend: cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging AI alongside advanced social engineering techniques.

DC fans have been left in the dark amid differing reports about the fate of the Colin Farrell-starring movie.

Microsoft and Du's new hyperscale data center in the UAE looks to boost AI infrastructure and expand cloud access across the region.

Microsoft quarterly revenue is up 13%

This undoubtably handsome mower makes up part of Husqvarna’s innovative Aspire range of garden tools. The Husqvarna Aspire LC34-P4A is a brilliant mower for anyone who lacks storage space but still needs a proper lawn mower, but those with more space and larger lawn may want to look elsewhere. Design and features Coming pre-assembled, [...]
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EZVIZ has established itself as a market leader in smart security cameras. The brand has a robust lineup of products to suit every household, including options with solar panel support, high-resolution video, pan and tilt tracking, security lighting and more.
It doesn’t stop there, though. EZVIZ also has a lineup of smart entry products that can further enh

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Microsoft's gaming fortunes are on the up and up, as it posts record Q3 growth in a tough market.

Microsoft cloud dominates the messaging as Redmond beats Wall Street expectations to post yet another record quarter.
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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-may-1/#ftag=CADf328eec

LG announced a hybrid two-stack OLED display with blue fluorescence in the lower stack and blue phosphorescence in the upper stack that gets us closer to the dream of a perfect OLED TV.

Apple is preventing Microsoft and others from making viable businesses on its platform, owing to restrictive fees and rules — until now.
Article URL: https://www.electrospaces.net/2025/04/how-us-defense-secretary-hegseth.html
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Hello HN, I'm excited to share a project I've been working on: A simple, fast way to process huge CSV and XLSX files directly in your browser and export them as clean JSON or XML
Here's a few things that makes this converter different: - runs in the browser - all parsing and conversion is client side can handle data any size data - automatically detects delimiters, encodings, and data types as it parses - Live preview with column renaming, search/replace, and data cleanup - Export to JSON

Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/29/north_korea_worker_interview_questions/
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https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/29/north_korea_worker_interview_questions/

Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 220, for May 1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-may-1-220/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Red Devils head to the Basque Country for this crucial semifinal first leg. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/europa-league-semifinal-livestream-athletic-club-vs-man-united-soccer-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Tricky Trees look to move on from the weekend's FA Cup heartache. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-nottingham-forest-vs-brentford-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Can struggling Spurs stay on track for their first trophy since 2008? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/europa-league-semifinal-livestream-tottenham-vs-bodoglimt-soccer-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

A California court bans Apple from collecting developer fees on web transactions, giving the massively popular game a chance to return. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/fortnite-is-once-again-making-its-way-back-to-the-apple-app-store/#ftag=CADf328eec

Article URL: https://lemonyte.com/blog/beamng-malware
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Article URL: https://www.wsj.com/tech/apple-violated-antitrust-ruling-federal-judge-finds-66b85957
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43852145
Points: 225
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Article URL: https://jessie.cafe/posts/pwning-ladybirds-libjs/
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Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/world/julia-parsons-dead.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43852220
Points: 21
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/world/julia-parsons-dead.html
Article URL: https://stockhausenspace.blogspot.com/
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Points: 3
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April showers bring ... meme flowers? "It's Gonna Be Me" by *NSYNC is the real sign that May has arrived. https://www.cnet.com/tech/its-gonna-be-may-justin-timberlake-meme-unofficial-anthem/#ftag=CADf328eec

The famous actor, filmmaker and marijuana enthusiast is the latest Call of Duty operator in Season 3 Reloaded. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/seth-rogen-is-the-next-free-operator-in-black-ops-6-bringing-weed-to-a-gunfight/#ftag=CADf328eec

New York Times puzzle-solvers faced some tough challenges in April. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/was-april-the-toughest-month-ever-for-wordle-who-guesses-x-and-z/#ftag=CADf328eec

Between the new weapon parts generation system and decreased legendary drop chances, you better strap in for a grind. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/borderlands-4-getting-the-perfect-roll-on-your-favorite-gun-might-be-a-lot-harder/#ftag=CADf328eec

As LG finally shuts down the update servers for its phones in June, we look back at our favorite models from its mobile history.

Only a week until Svelte Summit Spring 2025! If you can’t make it in-person to Barcelona, you can purchase a virtual ticket here.
But before that, we’ve got a few updates to highlight...
What’s new in Svelte and SvelteKit

Mark Zuckerberg says he believes most of the Meta's code will be written by AI agents sometime within the next year-and-a-half. Zuckerberg made the prediction during an hour-long interview with podcaster Dwarkesh Patel.
"I would guess sometime in the next 12 to 18 months, we'll reach the point where most of the code that's going towards these efforts is written by AI," said Zuckerberg, referri

Google has announced that it's helping to financially support the electrical training ALLIANCe (etA), an organization formed by the National Electrical Contractors As

One day after Meta rolled out its standalone AI app, Mark Zuckerberg has shared more about how the company plans to eventually monetize its generative AI assistant. During the company’s first quarter earnings call, Zuckerberg said Meta AI could one day show ads and product

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Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43850238
Points: 59
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Article URL: https://www.inceptionlabs.ai/introducing-mercury
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43851099
Points: 98
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Article URL: https://adam-p.ca/blog/2025/04/string-length/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43850398
Points: 13
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Article URL: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-04-home-machines-important-pathogens-textiles.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43851225
Points: 21
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Article URL: https://www.espressif.com/en/news/ESP32-C5_Mass_Production
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43851314
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Avoid waiting to get your loans out of default if you are behind on payments. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/student-loans/3-ways-to-get-your-student-loans-in-good-standing-before-paycheck-garnishment-starts/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't want to medicate your anxiety? Use these easy methods to calm it naturally. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/9-natural-ways-to-soothe-anxiety-without-medication/#ftag=CADf328eec

The eccentrically titled RPG is a hit with gamers and critics, and physical copies are flying out of stores. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/clair-obscur-expedition-33-selling-out-in-stores-as-devs-pledge-more-physical-stock/#ftag=CADf328eec

The no-buy challenge didn't just save me some cash. It changed my whole money mindset. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/i-bought-only-essentials-for-a-month-what-learned-surprised-me/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 424 for May 1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-1-424/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,412 for May 1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-may-1-1412/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for Connections for May 1, #690. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-1-690/#ftag=CADf328eec

Theaters are turning into Minecraft mayhem zones -- enter at your own risk. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/a-minecraft-movie-block-party-screenings-will-be-pure-theater-chaos/#ftag=CADf328eec