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First Release is Here!

I'm excited to announce the first release of i486SX_soft_FPU — a software FPU emulator for the classic Intel 486SX CPU, running on NetBSD 10!

This project brings floating-point support back to life for 486SX machines, even though modern NetBSD versions no longer natively support processors without a hardware FPU. If you're into retrocomputing, operating system hacking, or just love old-school hardware, check it out!

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What are you working on? Any new ideas that you're thinking about?

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One bad camera placement could ruin your whole home security setup. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/youre-basically-inviting-trouble-if-you-put-your-security-camera-here/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,409 for April 28. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-april-28-1409/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 421 for April 28. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-28-421/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for Connections for April 28, #687. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-28-687/#ftag=CADf328eec

Like everything else, Apple likes to take its time with new tech.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/apples-smart-glasses-are-coming-but-youll-have-to-wait

Meta’s AI chatbots were caught having sexual roleplay conversations with accounts labeled as underage, which sometimes involved its celebrity-voiced chatbots, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. In test conversations conducted by WSJ, both the Meta AI official chatbot and user-created chatbots would en

Those looking to upgrade from an aging tablet to a new iPad should consider the new

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I created a daily challenge for Prompt Engineers to build the shortest prompt to break a system prompt.

You are provided the system prompt and a forbidden method the LLM was told not to invoke. Your task is to trick the model into calling the function. Shortest successful attempts will show up in the leaderboard.

Give it a shot! You never know what could break an LLM.

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https://www.wsj.com/health/medical-residents-working-conditions-young-doctor-suicide-3dc61495

Mezihvězdné lety, jako je odvážný plán mise k černé díře pro test relativity, posouvají hranice našeho poznání i technologií. Prozkoumejte s námi vývoj konceptů od gigantických fúzních lodí po flotily nanoplachetnic a odhadovaný dopad budoucí automatizace na uskutečnění těchto vizí. http://www.osel.cz/14020-k-nejblizsi-cerne-dire-a-dal-vize-mezihvezdnych-misi-v-ere-pokrocilych-technologii.html

You can now redeem Bilt Points for student loan payments. But don't expect it to wipe out your debt. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/what-if-your-rent-helped-pay-off-your-student-loans/#ftag=CADf328eec

This easy method gets you crispy, fluffy baked potatoes in half the time. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-baked-potato-hack-is-so-good-i-might-never-go-to-a-steakhouse-again/#ftag=CADf328eec

The iPhone's incognito mode is ideal for sensitive searches and avoiding targeted ads. But there are time when you may want to turn it off. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/step-out-of-the-shadows-how-to-turn-off-your-iphones-incognito-mode/#ftag=CADf328eec

No special software needed. Whether you have an Android phone or a Windows PC, Apple made it so you can join FaceTime calls with iPhone owners. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-has-a-surprising-facetime-feature-for-pc-and-android-phone-owners/#ftag=CADf328eec

Watching your favorite TV show can release serotonin and lower cortisol levels. Here are our top binge-worthy picks when it's time for cozymaxxing — and what this trend entails. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/relax-and-destress-with-our-wellness-editors-favorite-comfort-shows/#ftag=CADf328eec

This simple kitchen staple can help your cast-iron skillet last a lifetime. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-clean-cast-iron-skillet/#ftag=CADf328eec

The largest DDoS attack of 2025 so far hit an online betting organization with almost 1Tbps of brute force.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/largest-ddos-attack-of-2025-hit-an-online-betting-organization-with-1tbps-brute-force-heres-what-we-know

It wasn't just you who had a problem with classic Outlook.

https://www.laptopmag.com/software/the-outlook-typing-lag-wasnt-your-imagination-microsoft-just-explained-why

Co-op action-RPG Towerborne is just one of many new Xbox games launching this week, from April 28 through May 4.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/all-xbox-games-launching-april-28-through-may-4-2025

The newest RTX 50 GPU batch now includes GDDR7 memory from SK hynix, and reports indicate similar overclocking performance as Samsung.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/sk-hynix-gddr7-modules-hit-34-gbps-on-the-rtx-5070-ti-similar-oc-performance-to-samsung

4chan, the infamous forum known for its anonymous user base posting unhinged material, has made its comeback. A post on the website’s official blog, titled “Still Standing,” detailed the timeline of events that led to 4chan’s shutdown earlier this month. According to the site’s own status checker, the boards and front page are up,

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Hey HN! I’m Karan, creator of Logchef (https://logchef.app), an open-source log viewer built specifically for exploring logs stored in ClickHouse.

This tool grew directly out of my $day job managing massive log volumes. Like many orgs, we migrated our log workloads to ClickHouse for its performance, but found the ecosystem lacked dedicated UI tooling for actually browsing and analyzing those logs effectively.

We were using Metabase, and wh

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American consumers have become enamored with the Chinese shopping app DHgate, but hopes that it might be a way around President Donald Trump's tariff agenda don't hold up to scrutiny. https://www.cnet.com/culture/fashion/what-is-dhgate-app-surges-in-popularity-but-might-not-be-helpful-against-tariffs/#ftag=CADf328eec

This is everything you need to know about a cortisol imbalance, including the signs, causes and solutions. https://www.cnet.com/health/cortisol-imbalance-causes-and-how-to-fix-your-stress-hormone-levels/#ftag=CADf328eec

Google has commented on the current state of the Find My Device network, and says it's getting better.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/google-teases-a-key-upgrade-for-android-find-my-device-coming-very-soon-and-touts-4x-speed-improvements

A new "JRPG" from France has destroyed Square Enix's Naoki Yoshida gaslighting over turn-based combat, and reminds us how corporations kill creativity.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/clair-obscur-expedition-33-utterly-destroys-square-enixs-gaslighting-over-final-fantasy-turn-based-combat

They said you don't want turn-based games. Well, it's my turn to inform you that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold 1 million copies already.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/clair-obscur-expedition-33-hits-1-million-copies-sold-in-just-three-days

The ASUS ROG Strix OLED 27 (XG27UCDMG) is a fantastic OLED gaming monitor with the best specs, performance, and features for under $1,000. Tariffs may hurt, though.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/monitors/asus-rog-strix-oled-27-xg27ucdmg-review

Meta's new AI tools have come under increasing scrutiny, but the firm believes they are now in compliance with EU regulations. Here's what you need to know.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/meta-facebook-and-instagram-ai-is-coming-for-eu-data-heres-what-you-need-to-know-and-how-to-opt-out

Asus activated the built-in gyro and accelerometer in its ROG Astral GPUs to warn you if its sagging.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/gpus-built-in-gyro-and-accelerometer-tell-you-if-the-card-isnt-level-rog-astral-gpu-battles-card-sag-with-software-monitored-feature

You can finally update your Commodore 64x with an up-to-date operating system ready to handle all of your modern retro computing needs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/commodore-os-vision-3-0-linux-based-os-arrives-to-spruce-up-retro-builds

The first 3D-printed Starbucks in the U.S. is opening in Brownsville, Texas, tomorrow.

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/first-3d-printed-starbucks-coffee-shop-opens-tomorrow-in-texas

It’s safe to say people are loving Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 so far. The turn-based RPG — which is the debut game from French developer Sandfall — has been racking up

Implementation of the standard is still not complete, but breakpoints and stepping work quite well! It also has some support for watchpoints, that no implementation has.

Now it ships with ASDF and is capable of loading systems!

Let me know if you like it. Support on Patreon or Liberapay is much appreciated

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I've been monitoring some of the image generation progress for game sprites for a while and was really impressed by Gemini Flash. This demo lets you upload a picture and turns it into an animated pixel character (a lil digi gif that you can download). I chain together the pixel art frames and insert the player into a tricky platforming level.

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It's like someone bottled the '80s and turned it into a horror movie. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-craziest-80s-style-horror-movie-you-can-watch-free-on-tubi-tonight/#ftag=CADf328eec

Using third-party ownership plans are a reasonable option to kickstart energy bill savings this spring. Here's a CNET guide to solar leasing. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/what-is-solar-leasing-pros-and-cons/#ftag=CADf328eec

Unitree revealed a new video of its G1 humanoid robots boxing, announcing that livestream robot combat is in the works. Here's everything we know about the hands-throwing humanoids. https://www.cnet.com/videos/unitree-teaching-humanoid-robots-to-fight/#ftag=CADf328eec

Project Kuiper is planning to launch Monday evening after its first rocket launch, earlier this month, was scrapped due to the weather. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/amazons-satellite-service-rocket-launches-on-monday-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec

My wallet is happier and my watchlist didn't suffer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-paid-half-as-much-for-streaming-and-somehow-watched-even-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Pokemon Sun and Moon-themed will packs introduce the first immersive Supporter card, while the new event will highlight the legendary Rayquaza. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/pokemon-tcg-pockets-celestial-guardians-expansion-will-launch-alongside-a-special-event/#ftag=CADf328eec

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-28-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-28-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-28-april-2025

I saw the Anker Nebula X1 4K projector in the flesh, and it's ideal for outdoor parties.

https://www.techradar.com/televisions/projectors/i-saw-ankers-new-4k-projector-and-it-really-could-be-the-ideal-summer-party-projector

Managers trust AI for tasks, not decisions, but employees still fear job loss, even as leaders shift toward using AI to support, not replace, them.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/two-thirds-of-managers-think-employees-are-fearful-of-the-impact-of-ai-tools-heres-what-this-survey-says

A Chinese modder has machined their CPU's IHS (Integrated Heat Spreader) into a functional water-block for liquid cooling.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/core-i9-14900ks-heatspreader-transformed-into-cpu-water-block-clever-machining-yields-a-functioning-water-block

The Crush 80 Reboot Pro is an impressive-sounding, well-built mechanical keyboard with a toolless case for easy tinkering and QMK / VIA support.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/mechanical-keyboards/wobkey-crush-80-reboot-pro-review

USB 2.0 introduced 480 Mbps transfer speeds in 2000, making it one of the fastest ways of moving data between devices at its time.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/usb/usb-2-0-is-25-years-old-today-the-interface-standard-that-changed-the-world

The UK's Foreign Office has implemented a ban on game controller exports to Russia.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/controllers-gamepads/game-controller-exports-to-russia-banned-by-uk-gov-hopes-to-reduce-options-for-enemy-drone-pilots

The Dell Precision M4800 modded with a 25-year-old Voodoo4 GPU is capable of playing retro titles in Windows XP, to an extent.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/legendary-voodoo4-gpu-modded-into-laptop-benchmarks-work-with-windows-xp

Right now at Amazon, you can purchase the Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 245K for its lowest price to date — $269 instead of its recommended $319.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intels-core-ultra-5-processor-245k-drops-to-usd269-at-amazon

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Hey all! I've been using this stack personally for a while now and decided to automate it a bit by turning it into a template I can reuse. Hope others might find it helpful!

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I am looking for memory-safe languages that can be used for systems/graphics programming. I love Rust, but it often feels like too massive a language with too much stuff going on. Is there a language like C, which is simpler (obviously without all the UB and other problems)?

This is an especially hard ask, given how useful the FP-like features of Rust are, and I find it almost impossible to live without them. Basically, I am looking for a middle ground between C/Zig and Rust.

One such la

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Flight prices rise and fall, but Google knows the sweet spot for booking cheap. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/stop-guessing-when-to-book-flights-google-just-dropped-the-answer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here how to arrange your apps around your home screen, change their color or make your app icons a little larger. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-personalize-your-iphones-home-screen-in-a-few-steps-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec

Want to keep up with the popular video game series? We've got you. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-last-of-us-is-on-tonight-when-to-watch-season-2-episode-3/#ftag=CADf328eec

Crumbs sneaking into the stove gap? This easy trick is about to change your life. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/how-to-clean-stove-gap-kitchen/#ftag=CADf328eec