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Spaceballs 2 Will See Rick Moranis Return as Dark Helmet

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-22 15:16:33

Moviemaking icon Mel Brooks and Amazon MGM Studios have published a teaser trailer to announce that Spaceballs 2 is moving full steam ahead with plans to premiere in 2027 – and it sounds like Rick Moranis is coming back as Dark Helmet, too. A trailer for the sequel to the classic '80s sci-fi Star Wars parody arrived today. Although it mostly comes with a special message from Brooks himself and a familiar text crawl that pokes fun at the long, long list of sequels that have come to theaters in t

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NASA Is Worth Saving

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-22 14:59:34

Casey Handmer June 2025 Download a printable PDF. NASA was founded in 1958 in response to Sputnik and the emerging necessity of a robust, government supported space exploration and technology development program to safeguard US interests in space. NASA embodies the US ideals of optimism and technical excellence. I was privileged to work at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory for four years, among titans of the industry. It is clear, however, that today’s NASA is but a shadow of its former self.

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At Least One ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Star Won’t Be Back for the Spinoff

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-03-22 15:15:34

With The Handmaid’s Tale wrapping up after six seasons, fans are now looking forward to sequel series The Testaments. It will have a new cast aside from Ann Dowd’s returning Aunt Lydia, but the creative forces behind both shows teased earlier this week that some other familiar faces could return. One that will not, however: Samira Wiley’s Moira. This comes from the actress herself, who admitted in a new interview that she’s quite ready to move on. “I wish I could tease and say ‘maybe,’ but that

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Google Has a New AI-Weather Model for Cyclones. Should Experts Trust It?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-22 15:37:58

On Thursday, Google announced a new advancement powered by artificial intelligence that could change the way we predict hurricanes. Weather Lab is an interactive website that shows live and historic AI weather models, including its latest tropical cyclone model, which includes hurricanes. It was developed by Google DeepMind, the company's London-based AI research lab. The cyclone model can predict the formation, track, intensity, size and shape of the storm. And it can create 50 possible scenar

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Engineer creates first custom motherboard for 1990s PlayStation console

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-22 15:51:04

Last week, electronics engineer Lorentio Brodesco announced the completion of a mock-up for nsOne, reportedly the first custom PlayStation 1 motherboard created outside of Sony in the console's 30-year history. The fully functional board accepts original PlayStation 1 chips and fits directly into the original console case, marking a milestone in reverse-engineering for the classic console released in 1994. Brodesco's motherboard isn't an emulator or FPGA-based re-creation—it's a genuine circuit

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‘Spaceballs 2’ Could Also Bring Back Rick Moranis—and More

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2026-03-22 19:52:17

We’re not sure if there’s a Christmas in the Spaceballs universe, but if there is, it’s probably today. Hot on the heels of creator Mel Brooks making the news of a sequel official, a new report suggests two of the original’s main stars will be returning as well. Deadline reports that original stars Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis are both expected to return for Spaceballs 2, which is coming to theaters in 2027. Keke Palmer (Nope) is also expected to star in the film, along with Josh Gad. Pullman

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Instagram grid customization is coming next week

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-03-22 18:00:00

Instagram is making it easier for users to express themselves through music, reels, and says it’s “exploring” ways to support posts that can appear on your profile without being pushed to followers’ feeds. A feature rolling out today allows users to automatically share the name and artist of the Spotify song they’re currently listening to in their Instagram Notes — the temporary status updates that appear above profile pictures in Instagram DMs. Meta spokesperson Christine Pai confirmed that st

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Instagram will soon let you re-arrange your grid

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-22 23:00:11

You don't have to make a huge effort planning Instagram posts anymore so that your profile takes on a certain aesthetic or so that your grid reads or looks a certain way. Instagram will soon (and finally) let you re-order the posts already on your grid. Alessandro Paluzzi, who reverse engineered apps and posted upcoming features online, found an "edit grid" option within Instagram way back in 2022. Instagram didn't say when exactly the feature will be available, but when you do get the edit grid

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First thoughts on o3 pro

news.ycombinator.com Ben Hylak 2026-03-21 03:42:19

As “leaked”, OpenAI cut o3 pricing by 80% today (from $10/$40 per mtok to $2/$8 - matching GPT 4.1 pricing!!) to set the stage of the launch of o3-pro ($20/$80, supporting an unverified community theory that the -pro variants are 10x base model calls with majority voting as referenced in their papers and in our Chai episode). o3-pro reports a 64% win rate vs o3 on human testers and does marginally better on 4/4 reliability benchmarks, but as sama noticed, the actual experience expands when you t

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Google left months-old dark mode bug in Android 16, fix planned for next Pixel Drop

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-22 23:51:02

Google's Pixel phones got a big update this week with the release of Android 16 and a batch of Pixel Drop features. Pixels now have enhanced security, new contact features, and improved button navigation. However, some of the most interesting features, like desktop windowing and Material 3 Expressive, are coming later. Another thing that's coming later, it seems, is a fix for an annoying bug Google introduced a few months back. Google broke the system dark mode schedule in its March Pixel updat

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Konami is remaking the original Silent Hill

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-03-22 23:00:51

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Get ready for more Silent Hill. As part of its Press Start online presentation on Thursday, Konami announced that it’s remaking the original Silent Hill in partnership with Bloober Team, the studio that developed last year’s well-received Silent Hill 2 remake. Konami didn’t share any more details beyond that the game is in development; the presentation didn’t include any foota

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Google DeepMind just changed hurricane forecasting forever with new AI model

venturebeat.com Michael Nuñez 2026-03-23 03:00:00

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Google DeepMind announced Thursday what it claims is a major breakthrough in hurricane forecasting, introducing an artificial intelligence system that can predict both the path and intensity of tropical cyclones with unprecedented accuracy — a longstanding challenge that has eluded traditional weather models for decades. The company launc

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Google tests new segmented Pixel Launcher search bar design in the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-23 03:59:14

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is prepping another redesign for the Pixel Launcher’s search bar. The new design is already live for some users in the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta release. It features a smaller search bar with a round AI mode button to the right, like the recently released search bar home screen widget. Google has given the Pixel Launcher’s search bar a new look in Android 16 QPR1 beta 2. It now resembles the updated search bar home screen widget that rolled o

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Finally, a portable laser projector with a battery-powered tripod (and it's on sale)

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-03-23 03:48:25

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Xgimi, the brand behind the much-lauded Horizon S Max, just released two portable projectors -- the MoGo 4, and the higher-end MoGo 4 Laser -- and they're a big level-up for the category. The new pair of projectors are expressly portable, connect to a stand for built-in charging, and look more like Bluetooth speakers. Also: Finally, a portable 4K projector worthy of replacing my TV - and it supports Dolby Vision We recently went hands-on with the MoGo 4 devices (which are phys

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Google has a new AI model and website for forecasting tropical storms

theverge.com Justine Calma 2026-03-23 03:02:43

is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home , a podcast from Vox Media and Audible Originals. Google is using a new AI model to forecast tropical cyclones and working with the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) to test it out. Google DeepMind and Google Research launched a new website today called Weather Lab to share AI weather models that Google is developing. It sa

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Anker is recalling over 1.1 million power banks due to fire and burn risks

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-03-23 03:19:12

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Anker has issued a recall for its PowerCore 10000 power bank (model A1263) due to a “potential issue with the lithium-ion battery” that could pose a fire safety risk. The company has received 19 reports of fires and explosions that have caused minor burn injuries and resulted in property damage totaling over $60,700, according to the US Consumer

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I tested an AI-powered glucose monitor against a traditional monitor for two weeks. Here's my verdict

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2026-03-23 08:18:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Stelo by Dexcom is an over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor that uses sensors to track glucose levels and export data to your smartphone. The app utilizes generative AI to provide lifestyle recommendations and share data with your healthcare provider. However, it needs needs additional features in future iterations to offer a more comprehensive experience. $99 at Amazon I was diagnosed as prediabetic and insulin resistant during middle school, and ever since, I

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AI chatbots tell users what they want to hear, and that’s problematic

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-23 06:33:02

The world’s leading artificial intelligence companies are stepping up efforts to deal with a growing problem of chatbots telling people what they want to hear. OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic are all working on reining in sycophantic behavior by their generative AI products that offer over-flattering responses to users. The issue, stemming from how the large language models are trained, has come into focus at a time when more and more people have adopted the chatbots not only at work as

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Save $100 on Apple’s latest iPad Air with the M3 chip

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2026-03-23 08:46:17

is an editor covering deals and commerce. He joined in 2018, and served as commerce editor at Polygon until May 2025. Discounts have been tough to find on the 11-inch iPad Air with the M3 chip (the 2025 model), but there’s a good one happening on every color available at Amazon and Best Buy. Normally $599, the 128GB tablet is available for $499 — a price that it has sold for just once before in late April. Whether you’re partial to the porcelain-esque starlight color, or the soft blue, you’ll g

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Computing’s Top 30: Harini Hapuarachichi

computer.org Laurel Tweed 2026-03-23 11:00:22

In medieval Europe, kings wore diamonds to absorb the gemstone’s purported powers of strength and invincibility. Today, researchers are seeking to harness those same storied powers to fuel quantum computing’s next leap. Among those researchers: Harini Hapuarachichi, a computational physicist and postdoctoral research fellow at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)—and one of Computing’s Top 30 Early Career Professionals for 2024. In the following Q&A, Hapuarachichi discusses her g

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Researchers teach robot to play badminton using Nvidia RTX machine learning

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-03-23 13:14:00

Why it matters: Ever since Boston Dynamics first showcased its famous legged robots in 2013, numerous organizations have introduced machines that autonomously perform various professional and recreational activities. The latest research utilizes badminton to develop a robot's agility and coordination, which could help advance training methods and maneuverability. Scientists at ETH Zürich recently published a study and video (below) explaining how they trained a quadrupedal robot to play badmint

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After all the Pixel battery issues, I don’t think I can keep recommending Google’s phones

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-23 13:00:52

Robert Triggs / Android Authority I love a good Pixel. I’ve owned several, defended them in heated group chats, and even converted a few friends to the cause. But lately? I’m hesitating — hard. The elephant in the room, if you haven’t noticed, is batteries. Not in the “oh, it doesn’t last a full day” sense — we’re talking swelling, melting, and potentially exploding. The kind of hardware horror that once tanked a Samsung generation is now infesting Google’s own backyard. If you’ve missed the s

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Xgimi adds a laser option and built-in batteries to its MoGo 4 projectors

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-03-23 11:00:00

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Xgimi is sticking batteries into the latest versions of its compact MoGo projectors, making them even more portable since you no longer need to bring an extra power bank if you don’t have access to an outlet. Both the MoGo 4 and MoGo 4 Laser are supposed to have enough built-in power to watch a two-and-a-half-hour movie, and they include other we

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Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 FE filings reveal chip details, battery, and more

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-23 15:58:41

TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE have passed by the FCC. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 apparently uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, as expected. We also discovered hints that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE will use a Qualcomm or Exynos chip, depending on the market. Samsung is tipped to launch its new foldable phones next month, and we’re expecting three models on the day. Now, two of these models have passed through the FCC. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 was listed on the FCC database with the

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Can your iPad run iPadOS 26? Here’s the compatibility list

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-03-20 20:24:07

iPadOS 26 is a big step up this year, and definitely worth upgrading if your iPad model is able to run the upcoming version. Apple aims to maintain compatibility with new versions of iPadOS for as long as possible, but each year does have to drop support for some models … Apple has announced that the following iPad models are compatible with iPadOS 26: iPad Pro (M4), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later) generation and later) iPad Air (M2

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Show HN: Eyesite – Experimental website combining computer vision and web design

news.ycombinator.com Andy Khau 2026-03-23 03:37:27

I wanted Apple Vision Pros, but I don’t have $3,500 in my back pocket. So I made Apple Vision Pros at home. I was interested in making a project that combined computer vision with web design—a website that users could physically interact with. This inspired me to make Eyesite, because who needs a mouse when you have your eyes? Eye tracking Luckily, there is already a Javascript library for eye tracking called WebGazer.js. We can achieve decent eye tracking through calibration: Make the user

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Mint Mobile’s Summer Promotion Is Back With 50% Off Its Unlimited Plan, Now Just $15 Per Month

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2026-03-23 15:43:34

Want a good deal on cellular service? A 3-month Mint Mobile 5GB data plan for high-speed data and unlimited text and talk is just $15 per month. Want an incredible deal on cellular service? A 3-month Mint Mobile Unlimited data plan for high-speed data and unlimited text and talk is just … $15 per month. That’s not a typo. For a limited time, 3 months of Mint Mobile’s biggest and best cellular plan, bringing you unlimited data with no hard data caps, is just $15 per month — the same price as Min

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Waymo rides cost more than Uber or Lyft — and people are paying anyway

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2026-03-23 15:00:00

A central premise of robotaxis is that high usage and lower labor costs will ultimately make it a cheap transportation option. That is still far from true, but now there’s some data that gives us an idea of by how much. Obi, an app that aggregates real-time pricing and pick-up times across multiple ride-hailing services, has just published what it’s calling the “first in-depth examination of Waymo’s pricing strategy.” The company found Waymo’s self-driving car rides to be consistently more expe

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The OLED Burn-In Test: 15-Month Update

techspot.com Tim Schiesser 2026-03-23 23:02:00

It's time for another update on OLED monitor burn-in. As you likely know, we've been aggressively burning in our 4K OLED monitor for 15 months now, so we're going to take a look and see how the display is holding up. Hopefully, there hasn't been too much degradation since the last time we checked in three months ago – we really do want this monitor to last a decent amount of time. As with the last few updates, there have been no changes in how we've been using our MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED. We're

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The OLED Burn-In Test: 15-Month Update

techspot.com Tim Schiesser 2026-03-23 23:02:00

It's time for another update on OLED monitor burn-in. As you likely know, we've been aggressively burning in our 4K OLED monitor for 15 months now, so we're going to take a look and see how the display is holding up. Hopefully, there hasn't been too much degradation since the last time we checked in three months ago – we really do want this monitor to last a decent amount of time. As with the last few updates, there have been no changes in how we've been using our MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED. We're

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Latest Tech News

Spaceballs 2 Will See Rick Moranis Return as Dark Helmet

NASA Is Worth Saving

At Least One ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Star Won’t Be Back for the Spinoff

Google Has a New AI-Weather Model for Cyclones. Should Experts Trust It?

Engineer creates first custom motherboard for 1990s PlayStation console

‘Spaceballs 2’ Could Also Bring Back Rick Moranis—and More

Instagram grid customization is coming next week

Instagram will soon let you re-arrange your grid

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Google left months-old dark mode bug in Android 16, fix planned for next Pixel Drop

Konami is remaking the original Silent Hill

Google DeepMind just changed hurricane forecasting forever with new AI model

Google tests new segmented Pixel Launcher search bar design in the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta

Finally, a portable laser projector with a battery-powered tripod (and it's on sale)

Google has a new AI model and website for forecasting tropical storms

Anker is recalling over 1.1 million power banks due to fire and burn risks

I tested an AI-powered glucose monitor against a traditional monitor for two weeks. Here's my verdict

AI chatbots tell users what they want to hear, and that’s problematic

Save $100 on Apple’s latest iPad Air with the M3 chip

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Researchers teach robot to play badminton using Nvidia RTX machine learning

After all the Pixel battery issues, I don’t think I can keep recommending Google’s phones

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Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 FE filings reveal chip details, battery, and more

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Mint Mobile’s Summer Promotion Is Back With 50% Off Its Unlimited Plan, Now Just $15 Per Month

Waymo rides cost more than Uber or Lyft — and people are paying anyway

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The OLED Burn-In Test: 15-Month Update

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