
Sam Altman says OpenAI spends tens of millions of dollars on ChatGPT to respond to simple courtesies like "Thank You" and "Please".

By re-configuring the architecture of flash memory, researchers have managed to achieve unprecedented data write and read speeds

Intel's Lip-Bu Tan has overhauled leadership by naming Sachin Katti as CTO and AI chief, flattening the structure, and taking direct control of key technology developments.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/ceo-reorganizes-intel-with-new-cto-and-ai-lead

The Apple Sports app just introduced a new feature called Game Card Sharing. This lets users generate digital game cards that carry information about a specific match. The cards can be generated for upcoming, live and completed games. In the latter two cases, the score will be displayed.
The cool part about these cards is that they are shareable across iMessage or via social media platforms. I could see this being useful in a group chat with friends, as a handy way to keep track of an

As part of their ongoing celebration of the Hubble Space Telescope's 35th anniversary, NASA and ESA have shared a new image of the Eagle Nebula, specifically a "spire of cosmic gas and dust" that's in a region

In the latest evidence that indie games are often where you find the boldest creative choices, look no further than Unbeatable. The hand‑drawn rhythm adventure title — announced in 2020 and crowdfunded the following year — oozes style and attitude. For example, look no further than its tagline: "a game where music is illegal
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I make a no-CGO Go SQLite driver, by compiling the amalgamation to Wasm, then loading the result with wazero (a CGO-free Wasm runtime).
To compile SQLite, I use wasi-sdk, which uses wasi-libc, which is based on musl. It's been said that musl is slow(er than glibc), which is true, to a point.
musl uses SWAR on a size_t to implement various functions in string.h. This is fine, except size_t is just 32-bit on Wasm.
I found that implementing a few of those functions with Wasm SIMD128 can m


If you thought you’d heard the last of the viral “Apple” dance, think again. The TikToker behind it is now suing Roblox over its unauthorized use.
Last year, during the height of Brat summer, Roblox partnered with singer Charli XCX to feature her music and likeness in an in-game concert within “Dress to Impress,” a fashion game on the platform. In a lawsuit filed last week in Los Angeles, Kelley Heyer—the creator of the dance set to Charli XCX’s hit song—alleges that Ro

We’ve tested top AI website builders to help you find the best tool for creating your website without code and in just a few minutes of your time. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-ai-website-builder/#ftag=CADf328eec

Which streaming services have the best top 100 channel selection? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/sling-vs-directv-vs-youtube-tv-more-your-top-100-channel-comparison/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can't go wrong with these air fryer wings, but there is one important step to keep in mind. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/air-fryer-wings-are-fantastic-just-dont-miss-this-critical-step/#ftag=CADf328eec

The glasses would reportedly serve as a placeholder until Apple has a more advanced AR headset. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-is-planning-new-vision-pro-models-and-rival-to-meta-ray-ban-glasses-report-says/#ftag=CADf328eec

Yes, really! Walking is considered exercise. Here are the key benefits of your "hot girl walk" today. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/walking-is-exercise-major-benefits-revealed-from-personal-trainer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Maintain your traditional Easter egg hunt this Sunday with some thinking-outside-the-carton options. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/want-to-save-some-money-this-easter-try-dyeing-one-of-these-easter-egg-alternatives/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Razer Blade 16 has reappeared online, but only in one configuration. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/razer-is-back-to-selling-one-of-its-laptops-despite-tarrifs/#ftag=CADf328eec

Dyeing Easter eggs this year might be more difficult because of high prices. We asked an economist why the cost soared. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/easter-is-this-weekend-eggs-are-still-pricey-so-we-asked-an-expert-why/#ftag=CADf328eec

You should check out all of the Netflix series' latest stories. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/black-mirror-season-7-ranking-the-6-new-sci-fi-episodes/#ftag=CADf328eec

Adjustable-rate mortgage loans were risky during the housing crisis. Here's why people are choosing them now. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/the-adjustable-rate-mortgage-makes-a-comeback-in-an-unaffordable-market/#ftag=CADf328eec

The coffee shop location, which isn't far from SpaceX's launch site, is set to open this month and is made from 3D-printed concrete. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/3d-printed-starbucks-set-to-open-in-south-texas/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's everything you need to know to watch or stream the NBA playoffs without cable. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nba-playoffs-2025-tv-schedule-first-round-matchups-how-to-watch-todays-games/#ftag=CADf328eec

Andor season 2 premieres on Disney+ in late April – here's everything you need to know about its starry ensemble.

Iranians, Russians, and North Koreans have been observed trying to trick their targets into running shady commands on their computers.

Hulu has announced all the titles leaving the platform in May 2025 – and there's a surprising amount of documentaries in here.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hulu/everything-leaving-hulu-in-may-2025

Huawei debuts an AI system in China that's significantly faster than Nvidia’s market leader, the GB200 NVL72.

TDK unveils a photo-spintronic breakthrough that promises to remove a major AI bottleneck.

Save up to $65 on the latest iPad Air M3 with Apple Intelligence support.

The mooInk V is the most book-like ereader I've ever seen
https://www.laptopmag.com/tablets/folding-e-reader-mooink-v-e-ink-vs-kobo

The HP Omen Max 16 delivers so much good with its intense RTX 5090 GPU and gorgeous OLED display, but battery life and audio disappoint for a $4,000+ laptop.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/hp-omen-max-16-rtx-5090-review

Microsoft broke something on the back end of the Xbox app, but could it be a sign of things to come?

A mini PC can be a great, affordable alternative to a laptop if you don’t need it to be portable, especially now that phones and tablets can handle so much on the go. Today, Minisforum—a long-time favorite in the segment—is offering a refurbished EM680 mini

A blower-style RTX 5090D has been leaked on Bilibili, showing a two-slot design that's likely built for multi-GPU setups.

Huawei unveils AI CloudMatrix 384 system based on 384 Ascend 910C processors that can beat Nvidia's GB200 NVL72 in performance, but at the cost of efficiency.

AMD is shipping a handful of upcoming Ryzen 9000 Threadripper CPUs to its global testing facilities, hinting at a near-future launch.

Where to buy the latest microSD Express cards for the Nintendo Switch 2.



Kia's first all-electric sedan, the 2026 EV4, is making its official debut in the US at the New York International Auto Show, which runs from April 18 to April 27. The automaker first


Blue Prince is an incredible puzzle game. Set in a lonely mansion with impossible architecture, it’s layered in mysteries, conspiracies and family drama. The mansion, Mt. Holly, officially has 45 rooms, but in order to collect your inheritance, you have to find the 46th. Every day you’re given a set number of steps, and you have to literally build the manor (and the game) as you go, drawing from a pool of floorplans to create a new layout with each run.
This is the foundation,

The European Commission (EC) reportedly delayed regulatory penalty announcements against Apple and Meta this week as it accelerates its push for a trade deal with the US. On Friday, the Wall Street Journal

Tesla is facing a proposed class action suit over allegations that it has been speeding up odometers so its vehicles will fall out of warranty faster, according to a report by Reuters. This would make it easier for the company to get out of paying for repairs.

Hey HN, we're Eliza and Xin, and we’ve been working on Attune. Attune is a tool for publishing Linux packages.
Previously, we worked at other startups building open source developer tools that ran on our customers’ CI and development machines. For many of them, being able to `apt-get install` our tools was a requirement.
When we went to actually set up APT repositories, we were really surprised by the state of tooling around package publishing. The open source tools we found were old, sl

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A Wall Street Journal report this week gave an extensive look into how Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a senior Trump adviser, handles his companies and his more than a dozen children.
The answer, it seems, is by relying heavily on his longtime right-hand man, Jared Birchall. Birchall’s role, as he reportedly said in a phone call, is to “protect Elon.” Here

You may need to switch up your dental routine as you age. Here's what to pay attention to, according to dental experts. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/how-your-oral-health-changes-as-you-age-and-what-to-do-to-stay-healthy/#ftag=CADf328eec

Industry experts agree that the BEAD funding plans will fix long-term fiber expansion. But states waiting for an outcome might see a satellite infusion. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/trump-policies-might-delay-efforts-to-close-the-broadband-divide-by-years/#ftag=CADf328eec

Accessories, however, will see a little increase in price. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/switch-2-u-s-preorders-starting-april-24-price-staying-at-450-nintendo-confirms/#ftag=CADf328eec

Looking for a pair of headphones for a younger child? The Grom Wireless, one of our top picks for best kids headphones, are currently 40% off. https://www.cnet.com/deals/skullcandys-grom-wireless-kids-headphones-are-a-steal-at-just-21/#ftag=CADf328eec

These natural sweeteners are better (and tastier) than the processed stuff. Plus, other simple ways to cut your sugar intake. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/6-natural-sugar-substitutes/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Department of Education quietly made an update to how payments are calculated for certain users, then rolled it back. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/married-student-loan-borrowers-dodged-a-payment-increase-heres-what-happened/#ftag=CADf328eec

IBM tells US Cloud and sales staff to work from the office at least three days per week.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/ibm-orders-workers-back-to-the-office-or-face-the-consequences

AI is in everything these days, but does it need to be?

From horror-themed new films to comedy and drama shows, here's what you'll want to watch this weekend.

Tesla is offering big discounts and free lifetime charging with new Cybertruck, but it's likely not enough to save its steel.

Super apps misfired in the West, but AI agents could turn things around.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/super-apps-deserve-a-second-chance

Intrapreneurs in AI navigate change, build innovation, and lead with emotional intelligence for long-term success
https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-to-become-an-intrapreneur-in-ai-headwinds

Nintendo has finally announced that Switch 2 preorders will start in the United States on April 24, 2025 with no price increase for the console.

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-19-april-2025

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-19-april-2025

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-19-april-2025

Company lost sensitive data in the November 2024 breach, and is now notifying potentially affected individuals.

Investigation into Ahold Delhaize breach is still ongoing.

And we've got some good news and. bad news on pricing
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-preorder-date-price-official

The JVC DLA-NZ700 is a new model that uses a lighter and more compact chassis compared to the current DLA-NZ800, but still includes the brand’s third-generation D-ILA native 4K chipset, BLU-Escent laser light source, DCI-P3 gamut coverage, and Frame Adapt HDR tone mapping. The NZ700 is also cheaper but to reach this lower price [...]
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Back at CES 2025, Samsung revealed their latest monitors including the much-anticipated 27-inch 4K 240Hz OLED display as well as the more niche—but still exciting—Odyssey 3D-without-glasses monitor.
Samsung wasn’t ready to talk details at CES, but now they’ve lifted the veil and I was able to go hands-on with their newest gaming displays, including the Odys


I block every single ad on YouTube. And I’m a hypocrite for doing it. But I’m not ashamed. Because through a series of blunders and malicious decisions, Google has systematically made YouTube a worse and worse viewing experience, abusing its monopoly position as the de facto home of video on the web.

Discord has started restricting some users from accessing sensitive content on the communication platform until you verify your age, according to a new support page (spotted by

Microsoft has really been pushing users to upgrade to “Copilot+” laptops lately, but what does that mean? In my allegedly humble opinion, it just means a minimum set of specs that include recent AI-ready processors and some other good guts… along with a price tag that’s a bit on the high side. But today, you can

If you’ve just gone out and bought yourself the biggest, meanest, and most powerful graphics card in the ‘hood — congratulations! you’re in for a wild time gaming! You may be itching to just install it and load up a game of Atomfall, but you should really pause for a minute and consider how th

Gosh, it’s getting hard to figure out the real price of stuff. And I’m not even talking about the madness surrounding tariffs, taxes, and international trade wars — I mean that companies will just straight-up lie about their real prices to mak

Earlier this week via blog post, OpenAI released their newest AI models: o3 and o4-mini. These models are the company’s “smartest and most capable models to date” and their first reasoning models that can also reason when it comes to images.
What does that mean? In short, these AI models can

Intel is developing a fix to improve the performance of its Arc B580 GPUs when paired with an older processor.

Western Digital claims it’s saved 47,000 pounds of hard drives from becoming e-waste, creating a system that could help both the planet and U.S. businesses that need to depend less on China.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will start on April 24 in the United States, and the price isn't changing from the original $449.99.

Nvidia's 576.02 drivers are said to increase (synthetic) performance by up to 8%, but user reports suggest stability issues still persist.

Nvidia CEO reaffirmed the company's commitment to serving China despite escalating U.S. export restrictions.

Keyboard navigation is a vital aspect of accessible web design, and a detail-oriented approach is crucial. Prioritizing keyboard navigation prioritizes the user experience for a diverse audience, extending your reach while simultaneously fostering a more inclusive web environment. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/04/what-mean-site-be-keyboard-navigable/


Earlier this year, reports came out that Ryan Gosling was in talks for the lead role in Shawn Levy's Star Wars movie. Now, Gosling has confirmed that he will star in Levy's film, which the Deadpool & Wolverine director has been working on since 2022, at the Star Wars Celebration event in Tokyo. Levy's movie will be called Star Wars: Starfighter, according to

A VPN (virtual private network) can come in handy on a regular basis to keep you safe online, and you can save on one of our favorites right now. Our top pick for the best VPN,



This week, we're diving into Engadget's coverage from the 2025 New York Auto Show. There are tons of EVs, as we expected, as well as some surprising disappointments (what the heck did Subaru do to the Outback?!). Also, we once again try to make sense of the Trump administration's tariff mess. Stay tuned to the end of this episode for a chat with Isaiah Saxon, the director of A24’s The Legend of Ochi, about his puppet-filled kid’s adventure.

With the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct showcase behind us, we now know more about the console than ever before, including its release date (June 5) and price ($450). We're also keeping a close eye on how the recently-announced tariffs in the United States are
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