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news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-04-09 10:32:47

Translucent user interfaces is a nightmare from which I am trying to awake. Aside from movie visual effect trickery, it started out in Mac OS X's Aqua, followed by Windows Vista's Aero, followed by (then) OS X's Vibrancy, followed by Windows 10's Acrylic. Over time, more and more of the user interface has become translucent similar to foggy/privacy-preserving sheets of glass. The unstated goal has always been to "look cool". The stated goal has always been to "give more pixels to your content"

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Judge denies creating “mass surveillance program” harming all ChatGPT users

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-04-11 04:18:11

After a court ordered OpenAI to "indefinitely" retain all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats, of millions of users, two panicked users tried and failed to intervene. The order sought to preserve potential evidence in a copyright infringement lawsuit raised by news organizations. In May, Judge Ona Wang, who drafted the order, rejected the first user's request on behalf of his company simply because the company should have hired a lawyer to draft the filing. But more recently, Wang rejected a

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T-Mobile’s satellite service officially launches in July

theverge.com Allison Johnson 2026-04-11 08:57:54

is a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. After spending the first half of the year in beta testing, T-Mobile’s Starlink-powered satellite service will go public on July 23rd. While it will only include messaging at launch, the company has some ambitious plans to expand the service before the end of the year. When it goes live next month, “T-Satellite” will be availabl

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Trump’s FTC will approve an ad merger — with a gift to Elon Musk’s X

theverge.com Lauren Feiner 2026-04-11 12:48:09

is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform. The all-Republican Federal Trade Commission agreed to approve a $13.5 billion ad merger if it includes a ban on steering ad dollars away from platforms or publishers based on “political or ideological viewpoints.” The order, which was reported by The New York Times earlier this mon

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T-Mobile launching T-Satellite with Starlink next month, working with Apple on satellite enabled apps

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-04-11 20:44:20

T-Mobile has been testing a beta version of its T-Satellite service with customers for several weeks now. Starting next month, the beta period will start to wind down as satellite connectivity officially launches as a paid service. Beyond the commercial launch, T-Mobile has also announced when the service will expand beyond text message support to include data. First, T-Mobile will commercially launch T-Satellite on July 23. T-Satellite relies on SpaceX Starlink satellites for network coverage

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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory shares first images from planned decade-long survey of the sky

engadget.com Unknown 2026-04-11 20:25:57

The National Science Foundation just shared the first images captured by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a sample of the footage it'll capture as part of a planned decade-long survey that's starting later in 2025. The project, dubbed the "Legacy Survey of Time and Space" is predicted to lead to the discovery of "millions of new asteroids within the first two years" the survey is running. In just a 10 hour period, the National Science Foundation says that the Rubin Observatory "discovered 2,104 n

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See the Mind-Blowing First Images From a Revolutionary New Telescope

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2026-04-12 00:28:47

It’s been more than two decades since the Vera C. Rubin Observatory was first conceived in a “back-of-the-napkin” sketch. With construction on this huge telescope finally nearing completion, Rubin scientists unveiled its dazzling first images at a livestreamed event in Washington D.C. on Monday, June 23. Perched atop a mountain in the Chilean Andes, the Rubin Observatory boasts the largest digital camera ever built. The telescope, overseen by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the D

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Best Internet Providers in Aurora, Colorado

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-04-12 00:00:00

What is the best internet provider in Aurora? Aurora residents have plenty of options for internet service. CNET experts recommend Xfinity as the top internet service provider in Aurora, Colorado. Xfinity earns the top spot thanks to its fast speeds and affordable prices. Plans start at $40 monthly for 400 megabits per second and go all the way up to 2,100Mbps for $70 a month. If Xfinity doesn't service your neighborhood, look to Quantum Fiber as a solid option. Its fiber-optic service offers

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Amazon Doubles Project Kuiper Satellite Fleet in Race to Catch Up to SpaceX's Starlink

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-04-12 00:31:00

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Judge denies creating “mass surveillance program” harming all ChatGPT users

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-04-11 23:33:11

After a court ordered OpenAI to "indefinitely" retain all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats, of millions of users, two panicked users tried and failed to intervene. The order sought to preserve potential evidence in a copyright infringement lawsuit raised by news organizations. In May, Judge Ona Wang, who drafted the order, rejected the first user's request on behalf of his company simply because the company should have hired a lawyer to draft the filing. But more recently, Wang rejected a

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Fiserv debuts bank-friendly stablecoin as fintechs join digital dollar race

cnbc.com Mackenzie Sigalos 2026-04-12 03:54:02

Fiserv is making a big entrance into the stablecoin market. The payments and fintech giant announced on Monday plans to roll out a new blockchain-based digital asset platform anchored by a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin called FIUSD — a product it hopes will bring thousands of banks and millions of merchants into the crypto economy by year's end. The new offering is designed to plug directly into Fiserv's sprawling global network, which already processes 90 billion transactions a year across 10

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Musk’s attempts to politicize his Grok AI are bad for users and enterprises — here’s why

venturebeat.com Carl Franzen 2026-04-12 04:29:51

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Let’s start by acknowledging some facts outside the tech industry for a moment: There is no “white genocide” in South Africa — the vast majority of recent murder victims have been Black, and even throughout the country’s long and bloody history, Black South Africans have been overwhelmingly victimized and oppressed by White European, predo

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Here are the best Apple Watch deals available right now

theverge.com Brandon Widder 2026-04-12 04:52:13

In September, Apple launched its latest smartwatch, introducing the Apple Watch Series 10 alongside a black rendition of the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Each wearable has its own pros and cons, as does the second-gen Apple Watch SE, but the introduction of Apple’s newest wearables also means there are now more Apple Watch models on the market than ever before — and a lot more deals to be had. But with all of those options, which one should you pick? Generally speaking, you want to buy the newest watch

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Over a million people now have access to the gen-AI powered Alexa+

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-04-12 04:38:40

More invites to Amazon’s upgraded digital assistant, Alexa+, powered by generative AI, have been steadily rolling out. The service, first announced in February, now reaches over a million users, Amazon confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday. However, Alexa+ is not yet publicly available. Instead, Amazon has been working through its waitlist, sending out invites to those customers who originally signed up to test the service when it became available. Over the past several weeks, many people have shar

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Transparent Ambition: on translucent user interfaces

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-04-10 16:32:47

Translucent user interfaces is a nightmare from which I am trying to awake. Aside from movie visual effect trickery, it started out in Mac OS X's Aqua, followed by Windows Vista's Aero, followed by (then) OS X's Vibrancy, followed by Windows 10's Acrylic. Over time, more and more of the user interface has become translucent similar to foggy/privacy-preserving sheets of glass. The unstated goal has always been to "look cool". The stated goal has always been to "give more pixels to your content"

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Best Internet Providers in Asheville, North Carolina

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-04-12 04:49:00

What is the best internet provider in Asheville, North Carolina? AT&T Fiber is CNET’s top pick for internet in Asheville thanks to its high-speed fiber plans, symmetrical upload and download speeds and strong overall value. Plans start at $55 per month and scale up to $245 for the blazing-fast 5,000Mbps tier. If AT&T Fiber is available at your address, it’s the best option for speed and performance. If AT&T Fiber isn't available in your area, Spectrum is a dependable backup, with wide coverage

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Vera C. Rubin Observatory Releases First Breathtaking Celestial Images

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-04-12 06:57:00

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Tesla's Robotaxi Service Hits the Road in Austin, With Riders Sharing Their Experiences

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-04-12 08:09:00

Table of Contents Tesla's Robotaxi Service Hits the Road in Austin, With Riders Sharing Their Experiences Tesla's robotaxi service kicked off in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, with the cars picking up paying passengers without a driver behind the wheel for the first time. "The @Tesla_AI robotaxi launch begins in Austin this afternoon with customers paying a $4.20 flat fee!" Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted to X on Sunday. Earlier this month, Musk had said Tesla's robotaxi service would "tentatively" laun

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Best Internet Providers in New York, New York

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-04-12 08:00:00

If you’re living in the city that never sleeps, you’ll need an internet connection that's both fast and reliable. New York has several internet service providers, but not all are worth your money. What is the best internet provider in New York? After hours of research and testing, Verizon Fios is CNET's recommendation for the best internet service provider for most New Yorkers thanks to its fast, symmetrical fiber-optic speeds and competitive pricing. New York City also boasts a variety of oth

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Tesla launches robotaxi service in Austin

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-04-12 08:52:05

Tesla’s robotaxi service, touted by Elon Musk as the future of his flagging electric-car maker, launched in the company’s home city of Austin, Texas, on Sunday with about 10 vehicles and a human safety driver on board amid regulatory scrutiny of its self-driving technology. Shares in Tesla have risen about 50 percent from this year’s low in early April, with investors hopeful the autonomous ride-hailing service will help revive a company that has suffered declining sales and a consumer backlash

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The 48 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (June 2025)

wired.com Matt Kamen 2026-04-10 08:00:00

Streaming services are known for having award-worthy series but also plenty of duds. Our guide to the best TV shows on Netflix is updated weekly to help you know which series you should move to the top of your queue. They aren’t all surefire winners—we love a good less-than-obvious gem—but they’re all worth your time, trust us. Feel like you’ve already watched everything on this list that you want to see? Try our guide to the best movies on Netflix for more options. And if you’ve already comple

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Tesla’s Robotaxi Service Hits the Road in Texas

wired.com Aarian Marshall 2026-04-11 17:41:03

After nearly a decade of waiting, Tesla has launched a limited self-driving car service in the Austin, Texas, area. Company executives, including Musk, have said the autonomous vehicle technology debuting today is critical to Tesla’s future. The limited service, which for now is open only to early users invited by Tesla, includes some 20 2025 Model Y sedans available for rides through a Tesla-made app between 6 a.m and midnight. Terms of service posted on X by invited riders indicate that the s

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First incredible images from Vera Rubin observatory's car-sized camera reveal distant galaxies and asteroids

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-04-12 15:16:00

What just happened? The first incredible images taken by the car-sized camera at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have been released. The pictures show distant galaxies and dust clouds thousands of light years away from Earth, all captured in breathtaking detail across just over 10 hours of test observations. The Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) camera at the $810 million 18-storey Vera C. Rubin observatory in Chile, named after the US astronomer who discovered evidence of dark matter in 197

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Klarna enters US telecom market with unlimited 5G mobile plan

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-04-12 16:47:00

What just happened? Klarna, the Swedish fintech known for its buy-now-pay-later services, is entering the US telecom market with its own unlimited 5G mobile plan. The rollout, expected in the coming weeks, puts Klarna alongside a growing number of fintech companies using mobile services to diversify their offerings and deepen their relationships with consumers. Klarna's new mobile plan costs $40 per month and offers unlimited 5G data, talk, and text on AT&T's nationwide network. Customers can s

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Tesla stock pops 10% as Musk touts 'successful' robotaxi Austin launch

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2026-04-12 16:47:16

A Tesla Inc. robotaxi on Oltorf Street in Austin, Texas, US, on Sunday, June 22, 2025. T Tesla 's driverless robotaxi finally hit the road this weekend, sending shares of the electric vehicle maker up 10% on Monday. The EV giant debuted autonomous rides in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, opening the service to a limited number of riders by invitation only. CEO Elon Musk said in a post on social media platform X that customers were charged a flat fee of $4.20. "Super congratulations to the @Tesla_AI

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Hinge is planning its own mobile payment system to avoid App Store fees

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-04-12 16:00:00

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. As part of his appearance on the Decoder podcast, Hinge co-founder and CEO Justin McLeod says that the company would like to introduce an alternative payment service by the end of this year. With a Hinge-run alternative payment service, Apple won’t be able to take a cut of any purchases, and that “changes the equation” for Hinge on “many fronts,” according to McLeod. Not only

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Senators urge FTC to investigate Spotify’s higher-priced bundled subscription

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2026-04-12 16:57:21

Two U.S. senators have requested that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigate Spotify due to allegations that the company bundled its music streaming and audiobook services into a more expensive subscription without obtaining user consent, while also reducing royalty payments to creators in the process. On Friday, June 20, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Ben Ray Luján wrote a letter to the FTC, claiming that Spotify converted standard premium subscriptions into higher-cost bundled sub

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First incredible images from Vera C. Rubin Observatory's car-sized camera reveal distant galaxies and asteroids

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-04-12 20:16:00

What just happened? The first incredible images taken by the car-sized camera at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have been released. The pictures show distant galaxies and dust clouds thousands of light years away from Earth, all captured in breathtaking detail across just over 10 hours of test observations. The Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) camera at the $810 million 18-storey Vera C. Rubin observatory in Chile, named after the US astronomer who discovered evidence of dark matter in 197

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The Download: the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s first pictures, and reframing privacy

technologyreview.com Rhiannon Williams 2026-04-13 00:10:00

The first spectacular images taken by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have been released for the world to peruse: a panoply of iridescent galaxies and shimmering nebulas. Much has been written about the observatory’s grand promise: to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos by revealing a once-hidden population of far-flung galaxies, erupting stars, interstellar objects, and elusive planets. And thanks to its unparalleled technical prowess, few doubted its ability to make good on that. Bu

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Google Pay adds another popular way to split big payments into installments

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-04-13 00:30:35

Klarna TL;DR Google Pay announced plans to add Klarna as a buy now, pay later (BNPL) lender last year. The integration is now live, and US shoppers can use Klarna’s Pay in 4 and financing options for purchases on select Android apps and websites. To use Klarna as a BNPL lender through Google Pay, existing users must link their Klarna account, while new users need to complete the onboarding process within Google Pay. Google Pay introduced a buy now, pay later (BNPL) feature last year to help

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Latest Tech News

Transparent Ambition

Judge denies creating “mass surveillance program” harming all ChatGPT users

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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory shares first images from planned decade-long survey of the sky

See the Mind-Blowing First Images From a Revolutionary New Telescope

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Here are the best Apple Watch deals available right now

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Transparent Ambition: on translucent user interfaces

Best Internet Providers in Asheville, North Carolina

Vera C. Rubin Observatory Releases First Breathtaking Celestial Images

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First incredible images from Vera Rubin observatory's car-sized camera reveal distant galaxies and asteroids

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First incredible images from Vera C. Rubin Observatory's car-sized camera reveal distant galaxies and asteroids

The Download: the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s first pictures, and reframing privacy

Google Pay adds another popular way to split big payments into installments

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