MEMS Array Chip Can Project Video the Size of a Grain of Sand
Article URL: https://spectrum.ieee.org/mems-photonics Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47752466 Points: 23 # Comments: 4
Booking.com warns reservation data may have checked out with intruders
Travel giant says names, contact details, dates, and hotel messages potentially exposed Booking.com is warning customers that their reservation details may have been exposed to unknown attackers, in the latest reminder that the travel giant still can't quite keep a lid on the data flowing through...
The next MacBook Neo already sounds like a big upgrade for one reason
Last week a new report on the MacBook Neo’s success contained details on Apple’s plan for the product’s successor, and the next-gen Neo already sounds like a big upgrade. more…
Microsoft attempts to untangle 'confusing' Windows Insider program
Controlled Feature Rollouts headed for the trash among other changes Microsoft is giving the Windows Insider program another makeover in the hope of making it less baffling.…
Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine under severe threat by publisher blocks
The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine is one of the web’s most valuable resources, enabling us to access earlier versions of webpages and websites. It performs an invaluable role in preserving information that would otherwise be lost when websites go offline, as well as providing a practical too...
The silent “Storm”: New infostealer hijacks sessions, decrypts server-side
New "Storm" infostealer skips local decryption, sending browser data to attacker servers. Varonis shows how server-side decryption enables session hijacking, bypassing passwords and MFA. [...]
You Should Be More Freaked Out by Shingles
The viral infection leaves millions with chronic pain, increased stroke risk, and lifelong nerve damage—yet vaccination rates remain dangerously low.
Can Puck reinvent the news business for the influencer age?
Today, I’m talking with Sarah Personette, CEO of Puck, which is a fancy new media company that’s been around for just about five years now. Puck hires big stars and gives them newsletters that are all mostly part of a subscription bundle. These newsletters are often must-reads in their categories...
SwitchBot’s button-pressing robot is now available with a rechargeable battery
The SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable’s battery has its own USB-C port for charging. | Image: SwitchBot SwitchBot is introducing a new version of the tiny button-pressing robot that helped launch the company a decade ago. The functionality of the new SwitchBot Bot is exactly the same as the original t...
BYD’s Fastest-Charging Car in the World Is Astonishing—in Good and Bad Ways
WIRED witnessed the game-changing Denza Z9 GT charge its battery in just 9 minutes. But the pricing for BYD's premium brand looks like a huge mistake.
Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees
The Meta chief is personally involved in training and testing his animated AI.
Microsoft isn't removing Copilot from Windows 11, it's just renaming it
Article URL: https://www.neowin.net/opinions/microsoft-isnt-removing-copilot-from-windows-11-its-just-renaming-it/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47751936 Points: 132 # Comments: 92
Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly building an AI clone to replace him in meetings
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg could soon have an AI clone of himself to interact with and provide feedback to employees, according to a report from the Financial Times. Sources tell the outlet that Meta is training the AI avatar on Zuckerberg's image and voice, along with his mannerisms, tone, and pub...
US appeals court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional
Article URL: https://nypost.com/2026/04/11/us-news/us-appeals-court-declares-158-year-old-home-distilling-ban-unconstitutional/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47751781 Points: 176 # Comments: 89
Slate Auto raises $650M to fund its affordable EV truck plans
Slate Auto's latest funding round was led by existing investor TWG Global, a firm run by LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter.
Veterans Affairs has lost track of software licenses amid $985M bill
Department putting systems in place to manage 'restrictive licensing practices' A federal spending watchdog has found the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) faced "challenges" in understanding the correct number of licenses it should hold for the top five vendors in its $985 million annual softw...
Initial mainline video capture and camera support for Rockchip RK3588
Article URL: https://www.collabora.com/news-and-blog/news-and-events/mainline-video-capture-and-camera-support-for-rockchip-rk3588.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47751621 Points: 36 # Comments: 7
Meta is reportedly building an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg
Picture this: You're a senior Meta employee looking for feedback from the CEO. But, instead of hearing from the real Mark Zuckerberg, you get a response from a Zuckerberg AI character. As absurd as that sounds, it could eventually be a reality. Meta is reportedly working on such an AI character,...
Want to understand the current state of AI? Check out these charts.
If you’re following AI news, you’re probably getting whiplash. AI is a gold rush. AI is a bubble. AI is taking your job. AI can’t even read a clock. The 2026 AI Index from Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, AI’s annual report card, comes out today and cuts...
Acer Predator GX850 SFX power supply review: Solid electrical performance with good efficiency
Solid engineering from FSP delivers reliable power in compact form, though pricing and acoustics present practical challenges.