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Mexico’s President Has Had Just About Enough of Elon’s Exploding Rockets

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2026-03-31 11:38:03

After a string of failed test flights and exploding rockets, Mexico has had enough of its neighboring SpaceX facility. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is threatening to sue over possible contamination from SpaceX’s rocket launches that sometimes rain bits of debris across the nearby border. During a news conference on Wednesday, Sheinbaum said she was looking into filing the necessary lawsuits against SpaceX’s possible violations, The Guardian reported. “There is indeed contamination,” She

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The symbol of earthly good, and the immediate object of toil

news.ycombinator.com Hannah Forsyth 2026-03-28 04:07:11

The symbol of earthly good, and the immediate object of toil. Thursday afternoon I belatedly fulfilled a promise to post a book to Wilcannia. The school day was just finishing and as I left the Post Office I overheard a child around eight years old: Dad, I was so good today I got FIVE stickers. Dad was a little distracted, navigating cars and pavements and no doubt the shopping list for tonight’s dinner. Dad, I was so good at music today I got FIVE STICKERS! I noticed Dad respond, but I did

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Data brokers may be illegally selling your personal information

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-03-31 23:31:37

Some data brokers may be illegally selling your information – preventing you from finding out what personal data is held, and opting out from its collection and resale. Privacy campaigners say they’ve “uncovered a troubling pattern” that may indicate companies who collect and re–sell personal data may not be complying with state laws … While Europe has tough privacy laws governing the collection and use of personal data, there is no equivalent federal legislation in the US. However, four state

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The best cheap portable power stations of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-03-31 21:00:17

I remember when power banks were new. They were an amazing development, freeing us from the tyranny of having to be near an AC outlet to charge out gadgets. Next came the power stations. They packed even more power into an admittedly bigger space. Still, we were freed from needing to be near to AC outlets or use extension cables when working outside, or in the RV or camping. The original power stations were big and expensive, so manufacturers to came up with smaller, more affordable models. Her

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Blacklisted by the U.S. and backed by Beijing, this Chinese AI startup has caught OpenAI's attention

cnbc.com Dylan Butts 2026-04-01 00:34:18

OpenAI is putting a spotlight on an under-the-radar artificial intelligence startup that it believes is on the "front line" of China's race to lead the world in AI — and its not DeepSeek. In a blog post on Wednesday, the company wrote that Beijing-backed Zhipu AI has made "notable progress" in the AI race, as global competition ramps up. Zhipu AI, founded in 2019, has been referred by domestic media as one of China's "AI tigers" — a class of large language model unicorns seen as key to Beijing

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This free Linux distro is the easiest way to revive your old computer. How it works

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-04-01 00:30:17

ZDNET's key takeaways Linux Lite 7.4 is available to download and install for free from the official site. This lightweight Linux distribution comes with everything you need and performs like an absolute champ. The default desktop is a bit bland, but it's fairly easy to customize. View now at Linuxliteos My friend recently wanted to bring an old laptop back to life. Her aging Intel MacBook was no longer supported by Apple, and instead of letting the machine wind up in a landfill somewhere, sh

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Howdy – Windows Hello style facial authentication for Linux

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-29 11:34:36

Howdy provides Windows Hello™ style authentication for Linux. Use your built-in IR emitters and camera in combination with facial recognition to prove who you are. Using the central authentication system (PAM), this works everywhere you would otherwise need your password: Login, lock screen, sudo, su, etc. Installation Howdy is currently available and packaged for Debian/Ubuntu, Arch Linux, Fedora and openSUSE. If you’re interested in packaging Howdy for your distro, don’t hesitate to open an

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Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr raises $100M as military UAV demand soars

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2026-04-01 00:00:00

Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr has raised $100 million in an all-equity Series B round led by General Catalyst, as the startup aims to boost its R&D and local production capabilities amid growing demand for drones in battlefields and for border surveillance. Drones are becoming increasingly ubiquitous in global military operations. In recent and ongoing conflicts, countries have turned to drones for rapid infiltration and high-impact strikes. The recent India-Pakistan war is a prime example,

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‘They're Not Breathing’: Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls

wired.com Dhruv Mehrotra 2026-04-01 05:21:09

On April 28, a nurse at the Aurora ICE Processing Center near Denver called 911. A woman in custody, four months pregnant, had arrived at the facility’s medical unit, bleeding and in pain. As the staff rushed to get vitals, the dispatcher rattled off questions: How old was she? Was the pregnancy high risk? The nurse hesitated: “She just came to us three days ago.” On 911 audio obtained by WIRED, the dispatcher’s voice cuts in: “Is there any sign of life?” “Have we heard a heartbeat?” “Does s

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'They're Not Breathing': Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls

wired.com Dhruv Mehrotra 2026-04-01 10:21:09

On April 28, a nurse at the Aurora ICE Processing Center near Denver called 911. A woman in custody, four months pregnant, had arrived at the facility’s medical unit, bleeding and in pain. As the staff rushed to get vitals, the dispatcher rattled off questions: How old was she? Was the pregnancy high risk? The nurse hesitated: “She just came to us three days ago.” On 911 audio obtained by WIRED, the dispatcher’s voice cuts in: “Is there any sign of life?” “Have we heard a heartbeat?” “Does s

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Getty drops key copyright claims against Stability AI, but UK lawsuit continues

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2026-04-01 05:34:35

Getty Images dropped its primary claims of copyright infringement against Stability AI on Wednesday at London’s High Court, narrowing one of the most closely watched legal fights over how AI companies use copyrighted content to train their models. The move doesn’t end the case entirely – Getty is still pursuing other claims as well as a separate lawsuit in the U.S. – but it underscores the gray areas surrounding the future of content ownership and usage in the age of generative AI. The developm

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My new favorite multi-port charging station is $50 off on Amazon right now

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-04-01 18:19:00

ZDNET's key takeaways A great charging station that's not just for those deep in the Apple ecosystem It offers a total of 140W output, and the USB-C ports and built-in cable support up to 100W There's a cool LCD screen, and this can be switched off if it becomes annoying or distracting. $99.98 at Amazon For a limited time, Baseus has discounted the Nomos 5-in-1 charging station by $50, bringing it down to near all-time lows. Chargers are giving way to charging stations, purpose-built gadgets

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The Best Types of Creatine for All Your Fitness Goals, According to Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-04-01 17:57:04

If you look in the supplement aisle at your local pharmacy, you'll likely find different forms of creatine in gummies, powders, capsules and even drink mixes. That's because creatine is a popular fitness supplement for those who want to gain strength and power while improving performance. It's also naturally made in our bodies and assists our muscles with energy production when we work out. Though creatine can be found in smaller quantities in foods like salmon, chicken, beef and pork, many peo

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Hundreds of data brokers might be breaking state laws, say privacy advocates

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-04-01 18:16:48

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and a nonprofit privacy rights group have called on several states to investigate why “hundreds” of data brokers haven’t registered with state consumer protection agencies in accordance with local laws. An analysis done in collaboration with Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (PRC) found that many data brokers hav

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How Avast's free AI-powered Scam Guardian protects you from online con artists

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-04-01 22:54:38

Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNET Online scammers will use all kinds of tricks to steal anything -- from your money to your identity. And not all security products are able to fully defend you against their tactics. Now, Avast has beefed up its free security software with a new feature that aims to thwart scams no matter what the source. Known as Scam Guardian, the protection tries to do more than just detect malicious or suspicious URLs. Trained on scam data, Scam Guardian uses AI to analyze

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Webb Telescope Just Did Something It’s Never Done Before—and Astronomers Are Thrilled

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2026-04-02 10:00:50

Since it began its science operations in July 2022, the James Webb Space Telescope has been probing the atmospheres of alien planets to study their potential for habitability. For the first time, however, Webb has discovered its own exoplanet, finding a young system hidden in a swirling cloud of dust and debris. Webb has captured a previously unseen exoplanet, the lightest planet imaged so far—an accomplishment made possible by the space-based telescope’s advanced capabilities. The recent disco

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HDMI 2.2 standard finalized: doubles bandwidth to 96 Gbps, 16K resolution support

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-04-02 14:31:00

What just happened? Following the standard's debut at CES 2025, HDMI 2.2 has now been finalized by the HDMI Forum. The full spec confirms much of what we heard six months ago, including doubling the maximum bandwidth of HDMI 2.1 to 96 Gbps – more than DisplayPort. While using HDMI 2.2 does not require a new connector, taking advantage of all its best features requires a new Ultra96 cable – a reference to its maximum bandwidth. 96Gbps is double the 48Gbps max bandwidth of HDMI 2.1 and is more th

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Show HN: Scream to Unlock – Blocks social media until you scream “I'm a loser”

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-04-02 10:49:56

Hi all, I kept wasting time on social media, even though I’d promised myself I’d stay focused. Regular site blockers didn’t help. I needed something that felt annoying enough to break the habit. That’s how the idea came up: make the blocker ask me to say something embarrassing out loud before it lets me back in. If I actually have to yell “I’m a loser” into my mic. Even better - the louder I screamed, the more time I’d get. So I put together Scream to Unlock. It’s silly, but so far it’s done

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A New Look at One of the ‘Superman’ Villains Draws Parallels to Another DC Big Bad

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-04-02 14:00:50

The new Fist of the North Star anime is almost ready to reveal itself. Former showrunner Julie Plec has more ideas to return to The Vampire Diaries. Plus, what’s coming on Revival. Spoilers now! Don’t Look Inside Deadline reports Rachel Nichols, Britt Robertson, Missi Pyle, Nelson Lee, and Bruce Davison are attached to star in Don’t Look Inside, “emotionally charged narrative with chilling, franchise-ready mythology” said to be in the vein of Talk to Me and Smile. Though details on the story a

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Insta360’s new wireless mic looks no bigger than an Apple AirTag

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-04-02 14:10:45

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. Having already secured a strong foothold in the action cam market with its Ace Pro lineup, Insta360 is now challenging DJI, Shure, and Rode with the company’s first wireless microphone. Looking comparable in size to an Apple AirTag, the Insta360 Mic Air is one of the smallest and lightest wireless mics now available while still offering up to 10

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Introducing the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-04-02 14:00:00

For the first time ever, TechCrunch Disrupt is launching the Going Public Stage — a brand-new destination for founders navigating the mid and late stages of company building. This content is essential for any founder, but especially those scaling fast, preparing for exit, or reimagining what comes next. Because whether you’re at the seed stage or Series E, the most successful founders are always thinking 10 steps ahead. You’ll hear from some of the biggest names in tech and venture — including

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Winning capital for your AI startup? Kleida Martiro is leading the conversation at TechCrunch All Stage

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-04-02 14:30:00

AI-native startups are rewriting the rules of what early traction looks like — and too often, investors are still playing by the old ones. At TechCrunch All Stage, happening in Boston on July 15, Kleida Martiro, partner at Glasswing Ventures, will lead a breakout that cuts straight to the core of this disconnect. Her session, “Winning Capital in a Competitive Market: How to Fund Your AI-Native Startup,” on the Foundation Stage, explores how early stage AI founders can frame their growth story i

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Show HN: I built a tool that blocks social media until you scream "I'm a loser"

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-04-02 15:49:56

Hi all, I kept wasting time on social media, even though I’d promised myself I’d stay focused. Regular site blockers didn’t help. I needed something that felt annoying enough to break the habit. That’s how the idea came up: make the blocker ask me to say something embarrassing out loud before it lets me back in. If I actually have to yell “I’m a loser” into my mic. Even better - the louder I screamed, the more time I’d get. So I put together Scream to Unlock. It’s silly, but so far it’s done

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Third places and neighborhood entrepreneurship (2024)

news.ycombinator.com Jinkyong Choi 2026-04-02 18:10:21

Sociologists have shown that “third places” such as neighborhood cafés help people maintain and use their network ties. Do they help local entrepreneurs, for whom networks are important? We examine whether the introduction of Starbucks cafés into U.S. neighborhoods with no coffee shops increased entrepreneurship. When compared to census tracts that were scheduled to receive a Starbucks but did not get one, tracts that received a Starbucks saw an increase in the number of startups of 9.1% to 18%

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RV Camping This Summer? This Power Station With Solar Panels Is at a Record Low Price

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-04-02 23:25:27

If you’re heading out for camping this summer, having a reliable power station is already a smart move. But pairing your power station with a solar panel for true off-grid independence is even better—and right now, the Jackery Solar Generator 300 with a 100W panel is available at a record low price on Amazon, down by 40%. At just $298, this bundle is a steal compared to its original $499 price tag, which makes it one of the best (early Prime Day) deals you’ll find for a portable solar power set

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52 of the Best TV Shows on Netflix That Will Keep You Entertained

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-04-02 23:00:04

When you open your Netflix app, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the number of shows to choose from. All that choice can make it hard to figure out what to stream -- we've all done the infinite scroll, spending an hour looking for something before just giving up and watching old episodes of Seinfeld. That's why we've handpicked some of the most entertaining shows on the platform, including beloved favorites like Sex and the City and Brooklyn Nine-Nine along with newer series such as Ginny & Georgi

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Microsoft Edit

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-04-02 20:07:04

Edit A simple editor for simple needs. This editor pays homage to the classic MS-DOS Editor, but with a modern interface and input controls similar to VS Code. The goal is to provide an accessible editor that even users largely unfamiliar with terminals can easily use. Installation You can also download binaries from our Releases page. Windows You can install the latest version with WinGet: winget install Microsoft.Edit Build Instructions Install Rust Install the nightly toolchain: rus

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Don't make this thermostat mistake during heatwave: 3 cost-saving tips from an expert

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-04-03 09:00:15

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Have you ever found yourself in a thermostat tug-of-war? One room feels like a sauna, another like an icebox, all while your trusty thermostat claims your home is at a perfectly average and comfortable 72 degrees? The truth is, you're probably not imagining things, and the culprit could be hanging right there on your wall. As it turns out, where your thermostat is located can make a world of difference to both your comfort and your energy bills. Also: How to disable ACR on yo

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Microsoft Releases Classic MS-DOS Editor for Linux Written in Rust

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-04-03 06:07:04

Edit A simple editor for simple needs. This editor pays homage to the classic MS-DOS Editor, but with a modern interface and input controls similar to VS Code. The goal is to provide an accessible editor that even users largely unfamiliar with terminals can easily use. Installation You can also download binaries from our Releases page. Windows You can install the latest version with WinGet: winget install Microsoft.Edit Build Instructions Install Rust Install the nightly toolchain: rus

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‘Andor’ Star Stellan Skarsgård Was the Ultimate ‘Star Wars’ Script Rulebreaker

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2026-04-03 06:30:58

The level of secrecy on Disney’s prized franchises is known to be on another level. Between Marvel and Star Wars, script and set leaks are something the studio wants to keep the spigot closed on. But it turns out that sometimes tight security makes the work challenging for its stars, including certain cast members of the hit Disney+ show Andor. The nugget of behind the scenes lore was revealed while Andor star Diego Luna, who is currently doing a stint hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live, had own his Sta

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Mexico’s President Has Had Just About Enough of Elon’s Exploding Rockets

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