North Korean hackers blamed for $290M crypto theft
The hack against Kelp DAO is the largest crypto heist of the year so far.
Apple releases iOS 26.5 beta 3 for iPhone
Apple has released the second iOS 26.5 beta for developers. The previous beta introduced a new splash screen that signaled the upcoming arrival of ads in Apple Maps. more…
Bloom (YC P26) Is Hiring
Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/trybloom/jobs Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47837176 Points: 0 # Comments: 0
Fortnite developers can make AI characters now — just don’t try to date them
Following last year's AI-powered Darth Vader in Fortnite that swore in a recreation of James Earl Jones' voice, Epic Games is now letting Fortnite creators experiment with a new "conversations" tool to create AI-powered characters that players can talk and interact with. "Instead of authoring dia...
Mastodon says its flagship server was hit by a DDoS attack
The DDoS attack against Mastodon's flagship server comes less than a week after Bluesky was targeted with junk web traffic.
Rogue Trooper brings the Genetic Infantry to the silver screen
The future war film, from the director of Moon, is adapted from 2000 AD's comic series.
9to5Mac Daily: April 20, 2026 – iOS 27 rumors, iPhone colors
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Apple Sports adds first two CarPlay widgets, here’s how to set up
Apple has updated its Sports app for iPhone, adding the first support for CarPlay and new F1 features. See the first two CarPlay widgets for Apple Sports below. more…
Quantum Computers Are Not a Threat to 128-Bit Symmetric Keys
Article URL: https://words.filippo.io/128-bits/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47836784 Points: 88 # Comments: 45
Deezer says AI-made songs make up 44 percent of daily uploads
AI-generated music is spreading like wildfire, according to Deezer, who reported receiving nearly 75,000 uploads of AI-made tracks a day on its platform. The alternative music streaming service based in Paris published a report revealing that 44 percent of its daily uploads are AI-generated songs...
iOS 26.4.2 could launch soon as next iPhone update
Apple recently released iOS 26.4.1 for iPhone users, but now it appears that another software update could be imminent: iOS 26.4.2 is coming soon. more…
We accepted surveillance as default
Article URL: https://vivianvoss.net/blog/why-we-accepted-surveillance Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47836730 Points: 265 # Comments: 113
You too can build a nuclear battery from junk you have lying around the house
It won't provide much juice, but its creator calls it a 'nanowatt nuclear power plant' It's illegal and impractical to construct a nuclear power plant in your backyard. But a DIY tritium nuclear battery is far less dramatic - just don't expect any appreciable amount of energy from it.…
FAA orders investigation into Blue Origin’s New Glenn mishap
The New Glenn rocket will have to stay grounded while the company investigates what caused the apparent failure of its upper stage.
iPhone 18 coming later than usual with new cost-cutting measures, per leaker
Apple’s flagship iPhone lineup could look fairly different than usual this fall, and new posts from Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital provide insight into the later launch timing and new cost-cutting measures for the base iPhone 18. more…
Schmoozebots: study finds flattery will get AI everywhere
Excessive friendliness may cause users to forget they're talking to a very confident autocomplete A study into how humans interact with chatbots suggests the fastest way to make an LLM feel human isn't making it smarter – it's making it seem nicer.…
NSA spies are reportedly using Anthropic’s Mythos, despite Pentagon feud
NSA is said to be using Anthropic's restricted Mythos AI model.
Chinese chipmakers made record profit in 2025, despite slipping margins — U.S shipments fall 34% as Beijing shores up local chipmaking efforts
Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA booked a combined $19 billion in China revenue across their fiscal 2025 reporting periods.
DaVinci Resolve 21 hands-on: A viable Lightroom alternative for casual users
Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve is a highly capable free color grading tool with a history dating way back to the ‘80s, but it has never been thought of as a rival to Adobe’s Lightroom due to its video origins. Now, Blackmagic Design has released a new version in beta that may change people’s...
Birdfy’s new 4K feeder wants to teach you about the birds it identifies
Birdfy has announced a new version of its camera-equipped metal feeder with an upgraded camera to make you feel even closer to nature while staring at your phone from the sofa. The Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 has a similar design to the original, using metal panels that animals like squirrels can't che...