GitHub Copilot is moving to usage-based billing
Article URL: https://github.blog/news-insights/company-news/github-copilot-is-moving-to-usage-based-billing/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47923357 Points: 111 # Comments: 81
The Philips Hue Sync Box 8K is 30 percent off
If you’re as invested in Philips Hue lights as these folks are, the 8K-ready sync box makes sense. | Image: The Verge The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K is a great gadget to buy if you want to put your Hue lights to good use while watching a movie or playing video games. It syncs with your l...
Mother's Day Deals on Smart Bird Feeders (2026)
These are some of the lowest prices we've seen on our favorite bird feeders with cameras. Save even more with our WIRED-exclusive coupon codes.
Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court battle over the future of OpenAI
Sam Altman and Elon Musk are set to face off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of tech’s leading AI startup, OpenAI. The trial begins with jury selection on April 27th, as Musk pushes forward his 2024 lawsuit that accuses OpenAI of abandoning its founding mission of developing AI...
Meta to power its bit barns with energy from space
Facebook provider also working with energy storage firm to keep 100 hours of juice on hand With AI demand growing, Facebook parent Meta is looking for new ways to power its datacenters, with one ambitious project pledging to send solar power down from orbit. Another agreement offers Meta the oppo...
Complex that supplies 70% of global critical PCB base targeted in Iranian strike — attack could fracture the already disrupted electronics supply chain
War-related disruptions in the Middle East are hitting global electronics supply chains, triggering shortages in critical PCB and chipmaking materials that could drive up prices of gadgets
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Landmark Roundup Weedkiller Case
Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/climate/supreme-court-bayer-monsanto-roundup-glyphosate.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47923121 Points: 26 # Comments: 8
iPhone Ultra and MacBook Ultra are coming this year, per report
Rumors about Apple expanding its line of ‘Ultra’ products just got more corroboration. A new report says Apple’s foldable iPhone and touchscreen MacBook Pro will be named ‘iPhone Ultra’ and ‘MacBook Ultra,’ respectively. more…
Major new Apple products get fresh updates: AR glasses and iPad Fold
Last week Mark Gurman outlined six new products coming in brand new categories after John Ternus becomes Apple CEO. This weekend Gurman added more to the list, including updates on two major new products: AR glasses and a foldable iPad. more…
Apple is dropping AFP/TimeCapsule support in macOS 27
Article URL: https://eclecticlight.co/2026/04/23/networking-changes-coming-in-macos-27/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47923010 Points: 59 # Comments: 41
The Woes of Sanitizing SVGs
Article URL: https://muffin.ink/blog/scratch-svg-sanitization/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47922957 Points: 57 # Comments: 19
Deals: AirPods Pro 3, most affordable M5 MacBook Air $150 off, Apple Watch Series 11 up to $130 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by another chance at the best price in months on AirPods Pro 3 after dropping back down to holiday pricing over the weekend. We also have the most affordable new 13-inch M5 MacBook Air back to one of the best prices ever, alongside the base 15-inch (nearl...
US Supreme Court Reviews Police Use of Cell Location Data to Find Criminals
Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/us/politics/supreme-court-cell-data-geofence.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47922940 Points: 66 # Comments: 28
Data center demand drives 66% surge in natural gas power plant costs
Natural gas power plant costs have nearly doubled in two years and take 23% longer to build as data center electricity demand skyrockets.
Aulumu M10: 3-in-1 iPhone MagSafe battery also recharges Apple Watch and AirPods
iPhone MagSafe battery packs are fantastic for extending device usage between charging sessions. While most solutions only work with compatible iPhones, the Aulumu M10 Multi-Charging Dual-Mag Power Bank is a high-capacity MagSafe battery pack that does the job of three distinct chargers. more…
Claude-powered AI coding agent deletes entire company database in 9 seconds — backups zapped, after Cursor tool powered by Anthropic's Claude goes rogue
After the company database was wiped in just 9 seconds, the founder of PocketOS penned a social media post to warn others about the 'systemic failures' of flagship AI and digital services providers.
PyPI package with 1.1M monthly downloads hacked to push infostealer
An attacker pushed a malicious version of the popular elementary-data package Python Package Index (PyPI) to steal sensitive developer data and cryptocurrency wallets. [...]
Microsoft and OpenAI's open relationship is now official
No. More. Exclusivity. Redmond keeps the ring until 2032, but OpenAI is free to see other clouds Once tied tightly together, Microsoft and OpenAI have amended their agreement, making the Windows giant's license non-exclusive. In exchange, Microsoft will no longer owe OpenAI a revenue share.…
Dutch central bank ditches AWS and chooses Lidl for European Cloud
Article URL: https://www.techzine.eu/news/infrastructure/140634/dutch-central-bank-chooses-lidl-for-european-cloud/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47922712 Points: 76 # Comments: 30
National Science Board eviscerated; Trump admin fires all 22 members
Members had planned to release report that US is ceding scientific ground to China.