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TikTok is obsessed with this investor who bought 30 floors of a Chicago skyscraper

One of the more unique takes on the POV trend on TikTok: “POV: You bought a 100-year-old skyscraper . . . ”

For those unlikely to ever own a skyscraper themselves, TikTok’s Skyscraper Guy offers a behind-the-scenes look at what that experience entails—think hidden rooms not listed on blueprints, a bottomless pit in the basement, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a mysterious safe with no known combination. 

The

Best Full Mattresses of 2025 video

These are the best full size mattresses of 2025. Whether you don't have the space for a queen or king or just prefer a full size, this list has the best beds you can buy online. https://www.cnet.com/videos/best-full-mattresses-of-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

12h | cnet.com
Paebbl, the startup turning CO2 into building materials, opens first demo plant


Paebbl has opened its first demo plant in Rotterdam as it looks to ramp up its carbon capture technology.   When we visited Paebbl’s sprawling facility in June last year, it was a mishmash of prototype machines, batch samples, machinery, and equipment — some o

13h | The Next Web
UK unleashes drone-zapping microwave weapon amid defence tech drive


The British Army has successfully neutralised swarms of drones in a trial of the “RapidDestroyer” — a new kind of weapon that uses high-frequency microwaves to disable critical electronic components in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), causing them to crash. Th

13h | The Next Web
Startup challenge seeks sustainable solutions to AI’s energy demands


A new contest is searching for solutions to a defining problem of the AI era: soaring energy consumption. The Energy Innovation for AI Startup Challenge launches amid growing concern over the environmental cost of artificial intelligence. Just last month, the

13h | The Next Web
As AI swamps music platforms, Deezer is fighting back — unlike Spotify


Songs generated by AI tools such as Suno and Udio are flooding Deezer — but the French music streaming platform is trying to fight back.  Deezer said on Wednesday that users are adding over 20,000 fully AI-generated tracks to its platform each day. This bot-ma

13h | The Next Web
How a space telescope found the ‘strongest evidence yet’ of life beyond our solar system


Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope say they have detected the “strongest evidence yet” that life exists outside our solar system.   Scientists at the University of Cambridge found signs of the gases dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and/or dimethyl disulfid

13h | The Next Web
The PHP Podcast: 2025.04.17

This week on the PHP Podcast, Eric and John discuss PHP Tek 2025, the PHP Foundation’s security audit of PHP source code, Git’s 20th anniversary, getting jaked with Jaked PHP, and more. Links from the show: PHP Core Security Audit Results — The PHP Foundation — Supporting, Advancing, and Developing the PHP Language The […]

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has cut 90 percent of its employees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been reduced to a skeleton crew. The department, which was created to oversee banks and financial institutions, has cut about 1,500 jobs, leaving about 200 employees and reducing the agency by about 90 percent.

In addition to cutting most

15h | Engadget
A Robot Vacuum That Picks Up Socks Is Ready for Primetime, and We Tested It

Roborock's Saros Z70 is the first-ever robot vacuum with mechanical arm to tidy your space while it mops and vacuums. We got to test it at an exclusive prelaunch event. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/a-robot-vacuum-that-picks-up-socks-is-ready-for-primetime-and-we-tested-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

16h | cnet.com
The Best Motor Oil for Your Hybrid or Combustion Car in 2025

It doesn't matter if you have a hybrid or conventional gas-powered car, a good motor oil can make the difference between a long-lasting engine and a sputtery ride. Here's what you should look for when picking the best engine oil for any car. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/the-best-motor-oil-for-your-hybrid-or-combustion-car-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

16h | cnet.com
Disney Destiny: Everything You Need to Know About the New Cruise Liner

Disney's next ship is setting sail in November, and will be filled with Marvel stylings, villains and a few classic heroes. https://www.cnet.com/tech/disney-destiny-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-cruise-liner/#ftag=CADf328eec

16h | cnet.com
Nike Workout Shoes With Compression and Heating Will Cost $900

The Nike Hyperboot shoes will be available next month and are intended to help you warm up before and recover after workouts. https://www.cnet.com/tech/nike-workout-shoes-with-compression-and-heating-will-cost-900/#ftag=CADf328eec

16h | cnet.com
 Borderlands 4 – Gameplay, release date, cross-play, and everything you need to know

Borderlands is gearing up for another explosive adventure with Borderlands 4. This game promises more mayhem, enemies to blow up, awesome guns to loot, and cross-play support. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/borderlands-4-everything-you-need-to-know

Ubuntu 25.04 Plucky Puffin: jádro 6.14, GNOME 48 a vylepšený instalátor

Jarní vydání oblíbené linuxové distribuce Ubuntu je zde a s ním i varianty s KDE Plasmou, Xfce a mnoha a mnoha dalšími desktopy. Do Ubuntu přichází nejnovější jádro, GNOME i prakticky všechny aplikace včetně inovovaného instalátoru. https://www.root.cz/clanky/ubuntu-25-04-plucky-puffin-jadro-6-14-gnome-48-a-vylepseny-instalator/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

17h | root.cz
The Pacific Rim prequel series has reportedly found a home at Amazon

A live-action Pacific Rim TV series is in-development at Amazon, according to Variety. News of the project was first shared in 2024, when Variety reported that Arrival screenwriter Eric Heisserer was attached

17h | Engadget
Show HN: val – An arbitrary precision calculator language

Wrote this to learn more about the `chumsky` parser combinator library, rustyline, and the `ariadne` error reporting crate.

Such a nice DX combo for writing new languages.

Still a work in progress, but I thought I'd share :)


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43721379

Points: 14

# Comments: 8

https://github.com/terror/val

17h | Hacker news
Instagram launches ‘Blend’ to share personalized Reels with friends

When it comes to sharing Instagram Reels with friends, the process of three taps to get a Reel from A to B can feel surprisingly tedious. Now, Instagram has addressed that issue with its latest feature: Instagram Blend.

Announced on Thursday, Blend lets users create invite-only, personalized Reels feeds with friends. By tapping a new two-emoji-hugging icon (the Blend icon) within a chat, you can start or accept a Blend. Once active, Instagram will begin recommending Reels for both

New Jersey is suing Discord for allegedly violating child safety laws

New Jersey filed a lawsuit against Discord on Thursday, alleging that the social platform recklessly exposed children to “harassment, abuse, and sexual exploitation by predators who lurk on the platform.”

The move makes it the first state to sue Discord. Founded in 2015, Discord is a platform where its millions of users can communicate in chatrooms and direct messages. It shot up in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many users were stuck at home and wanted t

Red Robin $20 Burger Pass Promotion Sold Out Quicker Than Expected

The Burger Pass offered by the chain caused havoc earlier when the site went down as people rushed to scoop the deal. This is what you missed. https://www.cnet.com/tech/red-robin-20-burger-pass-promotion-sold-out-quicker-than-expected/#ftag=CADf328eec

19h | cnet.com
6 Best Foam Roller Workouts to Ease Soreness and Improve Circulation

That foam roller can do more than deliver muscle release. With targeted workouts, you can strengthen muscles, alleviate tightness and improve flexibility. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/6-best-foam-roller-workouts-to-ease-soreness-and-improve-circulation/#ftag=CADf328eec

19h | cnet.com
These Small Daily Habits Can Transform Your Health

Overhauling your health doesn't have to be difficult. These small tips can make a big difference. https://www.cnet.com/health/these-small-daily-habits-can-transform-your-health/#ftag=CADf328eec

19h | cnet.com
Samsung's Newest Phone Is Built to Take a Beating

The Galaxy XCover7 Pro and Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro prioritize durability over style, with swappable batteries and several years of OS and security updates. Oh, and there's AI. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsungs-newest-phone-is-built-to-take-a-beating/#ftag=CADf328eec

19h | cnet.com
Can You Buy a Home Without a Down Payment?

You might be able to buy a home with no down payment, but you’ll need to be prepared for higher mortgage payments. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/can-you-buy-a-home-without-a-down-payment/#ftag=CADf328eec

19h | cnet.com
 This slim, stylish business laptop won me over with its vivid display and unmatched keyboard, but I have two key concerns

The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i AI features a stellar display, an ultra-portable design, and a great keyboard, but battery life holds it back from greatness.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/business-laptops/hp-elitebook-ultra-g1i-ai-review

Readmoo mooInk V Fold is the foldable e-reader Amazon probably won’t make

Book-like foldable phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series have been around for years now. And now we have a book-like foldable… well, book. The Readmoo mooInk V Fold, out of China and made in collaboration with E Ink, is the first of its kind. It arrives with an 8-inch full colour e-ink 300ppi [...]

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Strava could help you train for a marathon as well as record your PB

The maker of the ubiquitous run-tracking app Strava has announced it has purchased the UK-based run training app Runna. The allegiance of two of the best and most popular running apps out there could enable Strava to supercharge its offering with personalised training programs for runners using the best running watches. Among its feature set, [...]

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Netflix didn’t really need to raise prices again, today offered the proof

OPINION: Netflix is making money hand over first. I never want to see another price hike email pleading poverty about needing to ‘improve the service’. After raising prices on customers around the world, Netflix has announced it made about $1 billion a month in profit to start 2025. In its latest earnings report, Netflix recorded [...]

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I want to upgrade my laptop to Windows 11. Microsoft won’t let me
19h | pcworld.com
 Lawmakers demand answers from Nvidia over suspected GPU diversions to China, company denies any wrongdoing

U.S. lawmakers are investigating whether Nvidia's restricted GPUs were diverted to Chinese AI firms through Singapore, demands the company to disclose all notable clients from China and other ASEAN countries in the last four years.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/lawmakers-demand-answers-from-nvidia-over-suspected-gpu-diver

Playdate Season Two includes an action arcade game from Into The Breach studio Subset

The long-awaited second season of weekly Playdate game drops commences on May 29. During a showcase on Thursday, Panic revealed that players will get two fresh games on their console every seven days for six weeks. It's also promising a surprise of some kind. Unlike the first season of games that's included with every

20h | Engadget
Mario Kart World Direct: Rewatch nearly 17 minutes of Switch 2 gameplay

We already knew that Mario Kart World was being released alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5 for a whopping $80 (or bundled with the Switch 2 hardware at a slight discount). But this morning, the latest Nintendo Direct gave us nearly 17 minutes of Mario Kart World gameplay. There are plenty of callbacks to classic Mario Kart modes (Balloon Battle Mode), mixed in with all-new options (Knockout Tour). Want the full download? Watch the replay below, and read our full summary of the latest

20h | Engadget
New Jersey AG sues Discord over alleged child safety failures

New Jersey's Attorney General Matthew Platkin is suing Discord over the chat company's child safety features. The lawsuit claims that Discord has "misled parents about the efficacy of its safety controls and obscured the risks children faced whe

20h | Engadget
Select Sonos refurbished gear is 25 percent off through April 22

Sonos is offering discounts on its refurbished gear just in time for Earth Day. Select purchases of the audio company's certified refurbished products are currently 25 percent off. That means you can pick up a pre-owned

20h | Engadget
Show HN: Zuni (YC S24) – AI Copilot for the Browser

Hi HN,

I'm Will, and along with my co-founder George, we've built Zuni (https://zuni.app) - a browser extension that adds contextual AI capabilities to your browser. It understands what you're reading and working on, whether that's email, research, or anything else in your tabs.

We started out building a full email client with AI built in (you might have seen that version showcased in YC’s AI Design Review -

20h | Hacker news
Show HN: HN Watercooler – listen to HN threads as an audio conversation

Hi HN, here's something fun to play with.

It takes any HN thread and turns it into an audio conversation so you can listen to the thread while doing other things.

I've seen many previous attempts to turn HN threads into podcasts, but they all shared a common issue IMO: trying to reduce the very rich back-and-forth into a single-thread single-reader boring podcast. Instead, I wanted to hear the actual debate from the actual thread!

So I asked Claude 3.7 to build this for me as a browser

20h | Hacker news