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Microsoft Accidentally Replaces Windows 11 Startup Sound with Vista Chime

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-04-16 12:26:24

Microsoft briefly transported users back to 2007 this week when the company mistakenly swapped Windows 11's familiar startup chime with the iconic Windows Vista boot sound. The mix-up appeared in a recent Windows 11 Insider Preview build in the Dev Channel. Users who rebooted their systems noticed that instead of the modern Windows 11 tone, they were greeted by Vista's distinct (and now nostalgic) startup sound. Microsoft has since acknowledged the issue, calling it an unintentional change and

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Deadline day: Startup Battlefield 200 applications close at midnight

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-04-16 12:00:00

These are your final hours to apply to the most iconic pitch competition in tech — Startup Battlefield 200. Battle it out in front of 10,000+ startup leaders, investors, and media at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. It’s your moment to be seen, funded, and remembered — and maybe even walk away with $100,000 in equity-free funding. This isn’t your average pitch. It’s where the bold go to break out. If your startup has traction, vision, and grit, you’ve got until 11:59 p.m. PT tonight to enter. Submit

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Instagram users complain of mass bans, pointing finger at AI

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-04-16 12:44:04

Instagram users have for weeks complained about a significant increase in accounts being mistakenly banned or suspended. Many suspect, without direct evidence, that the issues may have to do with the use of AI automation. Reached for comment, Meta has so far not offered an on-record statement. According to a growing number of social media posts, including on sites like Reddit and X, Instagram users report that their accounts were banned even though they had not violated the company’s terms of

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Meta and Oakley tease a smart glasses announcement for June 20

engadget.com Unknown 2026-04-16 15:25:32

Reports emerged earlier this year that Meta was working with Oakley on smart glasses and it seems we're about to see the fruits of those labors. A new Instagram account called @oakleymeta has popped up and its first post teased an announcement for this Friday (June 20). Instagram's own official account and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared the clip on their stories, as did Oakley on its social channels, so this is legit. The end of the video shows the Oakley and Meta logos side by side in a very

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Your Next Instant Pot Might Be Made by Donald Trump

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2026-04-16 15:15:37

Donald Trump sells everything from Trump-branded Bibles to MAGA sneakers, as the billionaire hustler profits from the presidency in a way that no other U.S. leader has ever attempted. And it looks like we can add a few more products to the list today, including a MAGA Instant Pot, if you can believe it. The new Instant Pot is being dubbed the 45/47 Collaboration, according to a new report from Semafor, a reference to Trump being both the 45th and 47th president of the United States. It’s not cl

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Ford’s new modified Mustang Mach-E is ready to fly up Pikes Peak

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2026-04-16 15:00:00

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is a racing event that’s been going on since 1916. It’s a 12.42-mile run that climbs 4,720 feet and serves as a proving ground for carmakers to test the speed and agility of their new vehicles. Electric cars tend to do well in the Pikes Peak race; they don’t have to deal with the pro

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A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs

techcrunch.com Cody Corrall 2026-04-16 17:48:36

The tech layoff wave is still kicking in 2025. Last year saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. So far this year, more than 22,000 workers have been the victim of reductions across the tech industry, with a staggering 16,084 cuts taking place in February alone. We’re tracking layoffs in the tech industry in 2025 so you can see the trajectory of the cutbacks and understand the impact on innovation across all types of companies.

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German government moves closer to ditching Microsoft: "We're done with Teams!"

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-04-17 03:07:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust In brief: The long-running battle of Germany's northernmost state, Schleswig-Holstein, to make a complete switch from Microsoft software to open-source alternatives looks close to an end. Many government operatives will permanently wave goodbye to the likes of Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook in the next three months in a move to ensure independence, sustainability, and security. Plans to go open-so

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This 5-in-1 travel charger is the only one I'll need this summer (and it's full of power)

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2026-04-17 03:24:24

ZDNET's key takeaways The Statik 5–in-1 SmartCharge is a 10,000mAh capacity power bank and charger that sells for $70. It comes with built-in cables and multiple plug adapters (EU, UK, AU) for seamless charging around the globe in more than 200 countries. It's a great multifunctional charger, but I wish it had a dedicated MagSafe charger for Apple Watch. $69.99 at Amazon $59.99 at Target more buying choices I test MagSafe accessories and chargers all year round, but there's no better time to

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Starlink vs. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: Battle of the Broadband Disruptors

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-04-17 01:00:00

So, what makes Starlink and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet the biggest names in rural broadband? One word: Availability. Both providers offer solid options for rural communities. While Starlink has effectively revolutionized satellite internet with its fleet of low Earth orbit satellites and has reportedly doubled its speeds compared to two years ago. We would still recommend T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. Not only is it a crowd-pleaser, but it's also often favored in customer satisfaction surveys. Acco

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The countdown begins: 7 days left to save up to $210 on TechCrunch All Stage passes

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-04-17 03:00:00

Final countdown — less than 1 week to save up to $210 on TechCrunch All Stage passes! Founder or investor, this is your last chance to save big before June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Founders, sharpen your edge. Investors, meet the next rocket ships. On July 15, startup and VC leaders will gather at SoWa Power Station in Boston for TC All Stage — TechCrunch founder-first summit built for startups scaling from seed to IPO. This is where traction becomes breakout growth. Secure your pass now with up t

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What makes TechCrunch All Stage different from other startup events? Answers to your most pressing questions

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-04-17 03:30:00

Tech and startup events have a formula. You know it. We know it. We’ve all done it. But TechCrunch All Stage 2025, which we’re hosting July 15 at the SoWa Power Station in Boston, is designed to break out of that rinse-and-repeat model — and focus on what early-stage startups actually need to know, right now. Plus, you can still get some limited-time pricing discounts, with Investor passes coming in at a $200 reduction, Founder passes discounted by $210, and our special $99 rate exclusively for

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Amazon and Walmart May Issue Their Own Company-Crypto

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2026-04-17 08:45:49

Retailers like Amazon and Walmart pay fees to credit card companies every time a customer uses their Visa or Mastercard. And it’s no secret that retailers are not happy with that chunk of change that gets siphoned off. But thanks to the emergence of digital money, these retailers are reportedly itching to get away from the big banks. In fact, they may even issue their own stablecoins, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal. Amazon’s efforts to develop a stablecoin are still in t

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Meta AI app ‘a privacy disaster’ as chats unknowingly made public

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-04-17 11:12:36

The Meta AI app has been described as “a privacy disaster,” as users unknowingly make their embarrassing questions public. One tech writer described it as like discovering your web browser history has been public all along without you knowing it … TechCrunch reports that there is an absolutely ridiculous privacy default for many users. Whether you admit to committing a crime or having a weird rash, this is a privacy nightmare. Meta does not indicate to users what their privacy settings are as

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Billionaire Island Where Bezos Lives Lobbies State Gov to Flush Its Poop Down Neighbor Town’s Pipes

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2026-04-17 11:00:13

One of the places that Jeff Bezos lives is a man-made island off the coast of Florida called Indian Creek Village. The island is predominantly populated by other billionaires and is colloquially known as the “Billionaire Bunker.” In fact, if you’re not a billionaire, it’s quite difficult to get in. The bridge from the mainland to the island is closed to the public and protected by armed guards and a sophisticated security system. However, if the island is almost entirely cut off from the rest of

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Starlink vs. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: Which Provider Delivers the Best Service?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-04-17 11:00:00

T-Mobile made headlines by partnering with Starlink for a direct-to-cell mobile service -- effectively broadening T-Mobile's reliability and availability as a cellphone carrier. But in terms of broadband, how do these providers compare? T-Mobile and Starlink are some of the biggest names in rural broadband. T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet is a crowd-pleaser, and is often favored in customer satisfaction surveys, and Starlink has effectively revolutionized satellite internet with its fleet of low Ea

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If You Have a PS5, the PlayStation DualSense Controller Costs Peanuts on Amazon

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-04-17 19:08:58

If you own a PS5, having multiple controllers is almost a necessity as there’s nothing better than sharing your favorite PlayStation games with friends or family in the same room. While it’s always wise to have a spare controller ready for multi-player sessions or simply as a backup for you, genuine discounts on the PlayStation DualSense wireless controller are rare. Even during Black Friday, major promotions were hard to find which makes this moment the perfect opportunity to add another contr

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Microsoft accidentally swapped Windows 11’s startup sound with Vista’s

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-04-17 18:25:35

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. If you’ve been having flashbacks to 2007 while using your PC over the past few days, you’re not alone. Microsoft has mistakenly replaced Windows 11’s boot sound — in test versions of the OS — with the startup chime from Windows Vista. Windows testers started noticing the issue shortly after Microsoft released its latest Dev Channel build of Windows 11 on Friday afternoon. The

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DARPA program sets distance record for power beaming

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-04-17 13:40:40

In a series of recent tests in New Mexico, the Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program achieved several new records for transmitting power over distance. The team recorded more than 800 watts of power delivered during a 30-second transmission from a laser 8.6 kilometers (5.3 miles) away. Over the course of the test campaign, more than a megajoule of energy was transferred. Previously, the greatest reported distance records for an appreciable amount of optical power (>1 microwat

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How to set up a WhatsApp account without Facebook or Instagram

engadget.com Unknown 2026-04-17 16:00:24

There's no shortage of reasons to stay off the Meta ecosystem, which includes Facebook and Instagram, but there are some places where WhatsApp remains the main form of text-based communication. The app is a great alternative to SMS, since it offers end-to-end encryption and was one of the go-to methods to send uncompressed photos and videos between iPhone and Android users before Apple adopted RCS. Even though Facebook, which later rebranded to Meta, acquired WhatsApp in 2014, it doesn't require

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Show HN: Seastar – Build and dependency manager for C/C++ with Cargo's features

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-04-17 14:36:32

Seastar Seastar is a fast, extensible build system for C, C++, and maybe soon, Rust and Zig as well. I believe that it should be easy to make, prototype, and iterate upon designs. While C is still one of our most widely used languages, it makes it hard to create programs easily, especially for beginners. Instead, Seastar aims to be more like Rust's tooling with cargo , but supporting seamless compilation across more languages. Running Seastar is very simple to build and run. Assuming you have

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First 2D, non-silicon computer developed

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-04-14 13:26:43

The team used metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) — a fabrication process that involves vaporizing ingredients, forcing a chemical reaction and depositing the products onto a substrate — to grow large sheets of molybdenum disulfide and tungsten diselenide and fabricate over 1,000 of each type of transistor. By carefully tuning the device fabrication and post-processing steps, they were able to adjust the threshold voltages of both n- and p-type transistors, enabling the construction

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How to modify Starlink Mini to run without the built-in WiFi router

news.ycombinator.com About Oleg Kutkov 2026-04-17 13:40:07

The Starlink Mini terminal is designed as a compact, all-in-one solution with an integrated Wi-Fi router. While this design is ideal for typical consumer use, certain applications—such as custom networking setups, embedded installations, or power-constrained environments—may benefit from removing the internal router entirely. In this article, I’ll detail the process of physically removing the built-in Wi-Fi router board from the Starlink Mini, allowing the terminal to operate solely via Ethernet

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Would you switch browsers for a chatbot?

theverge.com David Pierce 2026-04-17 13:00:00

is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 87, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy It’s Officially Too Hot Now Week, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) I also have for you a much-awaited new browser, a surprise update to a great photo editor, a neat

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Using `make` to compile C programs

news.ycombinator.com Julia Evans 2026-04-13 19:24:48

I have never been a C programmer but every so often I need to compile a C/C++ program from source. This has been kind of a struggle for me: for a long time, my approach was basically “install the dependencies, run make , if it doesn’t work, either try to find a binary someone has compiled or give up”. “Hope someone else has compiled it” worked pretty well when I was running Linux but since I’ve been using a Mac for the last couple of years I’ve been running into more situations where I have to

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Dave Bautista’s Next Franchise Play? Becoming a ‘Cat Assassin’

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2026-04-17 09:50:22

After hanging up his daggers as Drax the Destroyer and getting got as Glossu Rabban in Dune: Part Two, Dave Bautista is stepping into video games and animation with a new franchise by the name of Cat Assassin. The wrestler-actor and his production company Dogbone Entertainment will bring to life a new idea from Steve Lerner, who wrote 2022’s feline adventure game Stray. This would-be franchise will comprise a stealth-action video game—influenced by titles such as Assassin’s Creed, Splinter Cell

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Sony is Still Putting Its Faith in ‘Marathon’

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2026-04-17 11:15:40

Bungie’s Marathon is still coming out, and when it does, PlayStation plans on giving the extraction shooter a fair shot. During a recent investor interview, Sony Interactive Entertainment head Herman Hulst assured the game would come out before March 31, 2026, when Sony’s fiscal year ends. Touching on its recent alpha test, he descbied the feedback as “varied, but super useful. […] The constant testing, the constant re-validation of assumptions that we just talked about, to me is just so valuab

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Starlink Speeds Are Improving, But Only 17% of Customers Get the FCC’s Minimum

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-04-17 08:00:00

Starlink speeds have doubled in the past two years, according to a new report from the speed test site Ookla. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) Median download speeds from the satellite internet provider have steadily ticked up over the past few years, going from 53.95 megabits per second in 2022 to 104.71Mbps today. That’s an impressive feat considering Starlink added about 5 million customers over the same period and recently passed the 6 million mar

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Astronomers Just Took the First-Ever Picture of the Bottom of the Sun

futurism.com Unknown 2026-04-17 06:45:09

Astronomers have gotten an unprecedented view of the bottom of the Sun. On Wednesday, the European Space Agency shared images that show, in all its tumultuous glory, our star's secretive south pole. Captured by the Solar Orbiter spacecraft, the stunning achievement has paved the way towards solving some of the Sun's most abiding mysteries, and could even provide us the insight needed to predict some of the star's volatile behavior that can disrupt our modern infrastructure on Earth. "Today we

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College Dropout Entrepreneur Boasts That Peter Thiel's Book Is "Probably the Best Book I've Read, and I've Only Read a Few Pages"

futurism.com Unknown 2026-04-17 09:45:16

Ever since college dropouts Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak began pedaling the romantic tale of founding Apple in Jobs' parents' Los Altos garage, college-age tech bros have longed to follow in their footsteps. But there's just one tiny thorn: the "founder's story" of late-night struggles and coffee-fueled breadboarding is mostly a capitalist fairy tale. Still, it's a mythos tech billionaire overlord Peter Thiel is all too eager to stoke. His empire is built on image — even the stereotypical "evil

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Microsoft Accidentally Replaces Windows 11 Startup Sound with Vista Chime

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