
Canva just announced its “biggest product launch yet” with huge AI-powered upgrades for Visual Suite 2.0.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/canva-launches-canva-ai-for-coding-photo-editing-and-spreadsheets

ChatGPT 4.1 could launch as soon as next week, ushering in a new era for OpenAI's chatbot.

These new wired over-ear headphones could be a SLAM dunk

Astro boasts “hundreds” of different skills and capabilities, with more being added every day.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-12-april-2025

Google challenges Microsoft’s dominance of US government IT software contracts with huge 71% discount.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-workspace-is-offering-huge-discounts-for-the-us-government

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-12-april-2025

No threat actors have assumed responsibility for the attack just yet.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/top-us-sensor-maker-sensata-hit-by-worrying-ransomware-attack

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-12-april-2025

It's a big week for the return of highly-rated TV shows and the odd new movie release.

Struggling with SaaS contracts? Discover five smart strategies to cut costs and stay in control.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/mastering-saas-contract-management-five-key-strategies-for-it-leaders

Robert Haist, CISO at TeamViewer discusses how quantum will become mainstream, touching on the threats that will arise
https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-businesses-must-prepare-for-a-post-quantum-future

VITURE and 8BitDo partner to defy the impossible, unlocking cinematic-scale for games in the palms of your hands.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/vr/viture-8bitdo-xr-game-controller-for-ar-glasses

What accessories would I slap onto the Switch 2 if I could afford it? There are 3 currently available, and one I’m dreaming of.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/best-nintendo-switch-2-accessories-pro-controller-charging-grip

OPINION: At-home LED face masks have soared in popularity in the past couple of years, with countless influencers sporting the beauty tech appliance, but the question remains as to whether LED masks are another beauty fad or a genuinely effective way of clearing up your skin. I’ve been using the Shark Cryoglow for the past [...]
The post My thoughts on the Shark Cryoglow LED face mask nearly six mon

The Oppo Find X8 is shaping up to be one of the most impressive camera-focused smartphones to be revealed in 2025 – but you probably won’t be able to buy it, and that’s a real shame. I went hands-on with the device ahead of its launch at a secret behind-closed-doors event back in March, and [...]
The post The Oppo Find X8 Ultra is a fantastic phone that’s near-impossible to buy

Windows Recall is now available in Windows 11's Release Preview channel, the final stop before general availability. The feature is expected to begin rolling out to all Copilot+ PCs imminently.

ChatGPT saw over 52x more visits than Microsoft Copilot in February 2025, with the former's 173.3 million daily visits surpassing the latter's 98.9 million monthly visits.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/chatgpt-more-visits-in-a-day-than-copilot-in-a-month

Canva, which began life as a platform for visual design, has tossed the rules aside. In addition to Visual Suite 2.0, the company has added coding, spreadsheets, and graphs to its AI capabilities. It’s a rather sharp change for Canva—although if a social media company like Facebook can toss its brand identity aside for a failed run at the metaverse, then why can’t Ca

If you ask any PC repairer what PC components end up on their trash heaps most frequently, they will say the motherboard is right up there as one of the most common. In fact, some say it’s top of the list, even more than RAM sticks and graphics cards, which are some of the other biggest offenders.
So why are motherboards so technically irksome? It’s because

If you’re confused about what the new Trump tariffs will mean for your wallet, you’re not alone. Consumers and PC vendors alike are trying to figure out what it means and how everyone can avoid paying more than they have to.
Fortunately, some vendors are starting to come forward and explain how their costs are being affected and how they’re being p

There’s a big difference between the best laptop and the best laptop for you. If you’re like most folk, you don’t need the latest and greatest with all the bells and whistles. Buy a mid-range laptop that’s better suited to your needs, then treat yourself with the cash you saved!
Here’s a fantastic option for most everyday users, especially now that it’s on



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Microsoft’s April update—KB5055523 for Windows 11 24H2—is currently rolling out via Windows Update. According to Microsoft, the cumulative update fixes several security vulnerabilities in Windows 11 while also introducing some minor

xAI has reportedly built a 420 MW power facility to power the Colossus supercomputer that is set to expand to 200,000 GPUs and beyond.

VideoCardz leaks renders of MSI's upcoming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards.

Super performance, blazing speeds

Pick up 32GB of DDR5 RAM for your gaming PC. Patriot's Viper Venom 6000MHz RAM is $79.

The Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 is a powerful RTX 5080 laptop with a bright screen, but its AI is gimmicky and plastic shell leave something to be desired.
https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/gigabyte-aorus-master-16-review

Pre-built systems in China are now arriving with Intel's IPO profiles, designed to enhance performance without voiding your warranty.

This week, Engadget's Sam Rutherford dives into his experience with Google's new $499 mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 9a. Is it really the new mid-range king, as we previously predicted? Or is it worth spending more for the Pixel 9? Also, we chat about how the Trump administration's volatile tariff strategy will affect consumer technology (not to mention everything else you buy).

Google is back with another entry-level smartphone, the Pixel 9a. With more AI smarts, a new hardware design, and the biggest battery on any Pixel yet, on paper, it sounds good. Especially the sub-$500 price tag.

Tesla has started selling its much-awaited RWD Cybertruck but it'll cost a cool $10K more than originally promised and be missing some key figures from the AWD version. However, the $69,990 Long Range model will have 350 miles of range, 100 more than Tesla stated when it first unveiled the polarizing pickup EV. The new model arrives with Tesla

As it said it would do earlier this year, Google has laid off hundreds of employees from its Platforms and Devices division,

Lucid Motors has announced that it's acquiring certain facilities in Arizona owned by Nikola, an EV truck maker that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection back in February. It wil

Security cameras can help you keep an eye on your home when you're away, but systems can get complicated quickly.

Microsoft is gradually rolling out new preview features to Windows Insiders, including Recall, which has been the target of critics' security and privacy concerns since it was announced. It was originally supposed to be a preview experience that's broadly available to all Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs when the first batch of AI-assisted de

Article URL: https://terriblesoftware.org/2025/03/31/your-strengths-are-your-weaknesses/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43652024
Points: 60
# Comments: 19
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Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43652160
Points: 23
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Article URL: https://rakhim.exotext.com/but-what-if-i-really-want-a-faster-horse
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43652723
Points: 259
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Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/roame/jobs/SaJ0TjL-founding-product-designer
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43652865
Points: 0
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This project addresses the inefficiencies of traditional Dockerfile-based container builds where each customization layer creates storage bloat through duplicate dependencies from repeated apt-get install commands, network inefficiency from redundant package downloads across different images, and slow iteration cycles requiring full rebuilds of all previous steps. Our solution enables building minimal base images from scratch using debootstrap that precisely include only required components

Article URL: https://kenneth.io/post/no-code-is-dead-long-live-vibe-coding
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43653490
Points: 4
# Comments: 0
https://kenneth.io/post/no-code-is-dead-long-live-vibe-coding

The record-breaking video game hit is back. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/pedro-pascal-returns-to-the-apocalypse-heres-when-to-watch-the-last-of-us-season-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

One control in particular brings Apple's Visual Intelligence to more iPhones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/want-new-iphone-controls-heres-the-latest-from-ios-18-4/#ftag=CADf328eec

Using any of these for transmitting government documents is still not a good idea. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/signal-telegram-or-whatsapp-which-encrypted-messaging-app-should-you-choose/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: Netflix's sci-fi anthology has another beautiful love story on its hands. Look closer, and you'll find a covert Hollywood nightmare lurking right under the surface. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/if-you-only-watch-one-black-mirror-episode-it-should-be-this-romantic-mindbender/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hitting the gym is just half the story. What you eat matters just as much. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/best-muscle-building-foods/#ftag=CADf328eec

Thinking of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance? Here's how to check your eligibility and apply. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-disability-insurance-how-to-check-your-eligibility-and-apply/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're living solo, these affordable tech options and tricks will help keep you and your home safe with minimal worry. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/nothing-beats-peace-of-mind-safety-tips-for-living-alone/#ftag=CADf328eec

"Better than Persuasion" may be a low bar, but we're optimistic about Netflix's latest Jane Austen adaptation.

There's a new update to Google Play services heading to devices, and we should see some tangible benefits.

The GammaSteel infostealer was found on infected devices belonging to a Western military operation in Ukraine.

AI is great for generating code, but it’s still underperforming when it comes to simple debugging tasks.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-study-claims-ai-is-still-struggling-to-debug-software

It could be ‘Click to Do or Die’ soon for Microsoft, as Windows 11’s Recall search feature has entered the final stage of testing and should be imminent.

Razer’s PC Remote Play game streaming service lets you play PC games on your iPhone, iPad or Android device.

Intel's Core Ultra 7 258V processor has taken the MSI Claw AI+ handheld gaming PCs to new heights in terms of performance, and a new graphics driver update has continued the trend.

Jassy sees seven commonalities between Amazon and startups as he spells out the future for the company.

There's lots of great stuff to stream on Apple TV+ in 2025 – but some big names are missing from its latest lineup too.

“You’ve heard the buzz about Windows 11, but is it worth the upgrade?” Microsoft asks. And going by this new article, it isn’t really.

Google Glass, in a new form, appeared this week in Vancouver. The maligned technology of a decade ago may be returning at the right moment as the AR market warms up.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/vr/google-smartglasses-2025

Samsung’s One UI 7 update is finally beginning to roll out for the company’s 2024 flagship devices in the UK, Europe and the United States. The update, which is built on Android 15, has been long in the works and arrives much later this year than in previous years. The stable, non-beta version of One [...]
The post Samsung One UI 7 finally arrives on Galaxy 24, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 in the UK a

The planned Tomb Raider TV series has been permanently entombed, according to a new report. The Daily Mail – yes we know – says Amazon has pulled the plug on the television show that’d bring Lara Croft to Prime Video. The publication says the show is ‘dead’ according to sources, after years in ‘development hell’. [...]

OnePlus Watch 3 is back on sale after the ‘Meda in China’ misprint, but unfortunately the US price is a lot higher than originally promised, and it’s likely due to the country of origin. When OnePlus delayed shipping of the OnePlus Watch 3 to resolve the embarrassing error on the rear casing, it was selling [...]

Motorola will reveal new Moto Razr devices later this month, judging by a new teaser published on Thursday. The brief video promises a launch on April 24 and it can’t really be anything but a new Razr with a tagline like “when the ordinary flips to the extraordinary #MakeItIconic”. The smart money is on the [...]
The post Moto Razr 2025 teaser promises ‘extraordinary’ update and a dose of

Built for a family of four, the Ninja 5-in-1 Grill & Air Fryer EG351UK is a single-bay air fryer and grill that features temperature probe cooking for precision results. With an integrated rest timer, this air fryer makes it easier than ever to get perfect results time and time again. Design and Features Relative [...]
The post Ninja 5-in-1 Grill & Air Fryer EG351UK Review appeared first on

Want to save money on your streaming subscriptions? As plans with adverts are much cheaper than ad-free, we explain whether Netflix has ads.
The post Does Netflix have ads? The platform’s subscription plans explained appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/explainer/does-netflix-have-ads

One of the issues that won’t go away with OLED TVs is burn-in or image retention, and it’s required reading for anyone who is interested in buying an OLED TV. Burn-in is a problem that only affects OLED TVs, which might make you feel nervous about an OLED TV purchase, but we’ll explain why you [...]
The post Is OLED burn-in still an issue on modern TVs? appeared first on

The weather has started warming up, making now the perfect time to pick up a portable speaker for the summer.
The post Amazon has slashed $30 off this Bose portable speaker in time for summer appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/amazon-slashed-30-off-bose-portable-speaker

This Apple TV Plus deal means you’ll no longer have to miss out some of the biggest shows and movies of the year. While a subscription will usually set you back $9.99 a month, new members can sign up to Apple TV Plus for just $2.99 a month for their first three months. That works [...]
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Pop quiz. You’re subscribed to Netflix but annoyed by the fact that other countries get access films and TV series at an earlier date. What do you do? Well, one option is that you could invest in a VPN. That will allow you to surf the internet and tap into versions of Netflix from other [...]
The post Netflix and VPNs: What are the rules? appeared first on

The GPU market is already a mess, and the currently inflated prices aren't going to get any better as more tariffs fall into place. Here's what you need to know.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/gpu-tariffs-should-you-buy

Code in ChatGPT suggests OpenAI may start watermarking images generated by free users, forcing them to upgrade to paid plans for an unrestricted user experience.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/openai-need-for-more-paid-chatgpt-users

Learn all you need to know about how tariffs will affect the cost of gaming handhelds. I'm also keeping tack of current handheld prices so you can know when to buy.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/should-i-buy-a-gaming-handheld-now-because-of-tariffs

If you’re in the market for new consumer electronics—like laptops—then you might be worried about the tariffs being imposed by the United States on imports from numerous foreign countries.
As of this writing, most of the tariffs are currently on pause, but the tariffs on China are not. This could be bad news if you’re shopping for a laptop, as many laptops

Microsoft is giving away a commemorative Surface Laptop to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, with a little extra bling…but just for 50 of the company’s customers.
The new 50th Anniversary Exclusive model of the Surface Laptop features a twist: Normally, the Windows logo on the back of the laptop complements the color scheme of the Laptop itself — e.

If you’re a smartphone owner—and chances are that’s everyone reading this—you’ve probably encountered an eerie, but all too common scenario: One day you’re talking about a random topic while your phone is next to you and the following day you notice ads start popping up related to that same topic. It’s unsettling. How do these ads know what you were talking about?

A startup is developing a laser-based cooling system using ultrapure gallium arsenide plates to target chip hotspots, but at high costs.

Monash University has developed a water filter to catch PFAS used in chip manufacturing and other industries. The chip industry has been lobbying for years against any progress on legislating PFAS-use.
Article URL: http://funcall.blogspot.com/2025/04/why-i-program-in-lisp.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43651576
Points: 30
# Comments: 4
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Article URL: https://neurofrontiers.blog/why-lead-is-still-bad-for-your-brain/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43651532
Points: 28
# Comments: 14
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Shield your cash from economic turmoil with one of these high-yielding accounts. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/worried-about-the-economy-a-cd-can-keep-your-money-safe-todays-cd-rates-april-11-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Future Games Show Summer Showcase returns in June, and it's one you might not want to miss.

Businesses are increasingly seeking ways to streamline processes, enhance efficiency and above all, accelerate innovation.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/unleashing-intelligent-workflows-with-erp-implementation

Here's when you can stream The Last of Us season 2's opening episode in the US, UK, and Australia.

Just hours after a bug were disclosed, hackers started scanning for vulnerable instances.

TL;DR: Don’t risk losing your favorite photos. Keep a physical copy with this USB Flash Drive for just $69.97
I can’t tell you how many important photos and documents I’ve lost due to faulty cloud storage. Senior prom pictures? Gone. The day I brought home my rescue pup, who has since passed? Not a single photo. I’m done trusting the cloud

Article URL: https://v.cx/2025/04/mastodon-exit-interview
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43651458
Points: 8
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Article URL: https://www.londonunderground.live/
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Points: 41
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The threat of private, closed source software dominating technology landscape will see an end to the open source movement which started over 30 years ago.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/passing-the-torch-to-a-new-era-of-open-source-technology

Article URL: https://github.com/systemd/particleos
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43649088
Points: 15
# Comments: 0

Article URL: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/rLucLvwKoLdHSBTAn/playing-in-the-creek
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43650656
Points: 16
# Comments: 1
https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/rLucLvwKoLdHSBTAn/playing-in-the-creek

Article URL: https://info.varnish-software.com/blog/tinykvm-in-varnish-and-some-deno
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43650792
Points: 7
# Comments: 1
https://info.varnish-software.com/blog/tinykvm-in-varnish-and-some-deno

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 11. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-friday-april-11/#ftag=CADf328eec

Adobe’s new agentic AI tools may boost productivity, but risk minimizing creative work.