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How Google's AI combats new scam tactics - and how you can stay one step ahead

Google is trying to lock down Search, Chrome, and Android, but ultimately, you're the last line of defense.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

These are the worst web browsers for sucking up all your data, so you may want to stop using them

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Google Chrome collects more data than any mobile browser.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Trump administration invokes state secrets privilege in Kilmar Ábrego García case

Lawyers say they’re ‘still in dark’ about government’s efforts to free the man who was wrongly deported to El SalvadorThe Trump administration is invoking the “state secrets privilege ” in an apparent attempt to avoid answering a judge’s questions about its erroneous deportation of Kilmar Ábrego García to El Salvador.US district judge Paula Xinis disclosed the government’s position in a two-page order on Wednesday. She...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Show HN: Using eBPF to see through encryption without a proxy

Hi HN, I'm Tyler Flint, one of the creators of qtap.For a while now, my team and I at Qpoint.io have been grappling with the challenge of understanding what's actually happening inside the encrypted traffic leaving our production systems. Modern apps rely heavily on third-party APIs (think payment processors, data providers, etc.), but once TLS kicks in, figuring out exactly what data is being sent, identifying PII...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Canada medical mystery takes twist as study finds no evidence of brain illness

Researchers link suspected cases in New Brunswick to known diseases, suggesting ‘misdiagnosis and misinformation’A new peer-reviewed scientific study has found no evidence of a mystery brain disease in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, suggesting instead a troubling combination of “misdiagnosis and misinformation”.The research comes as the Maritime province prepares its own assessment of more than 220 suspected...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

ASUS equips its NUC 14 Pro mini PC with AI capabilities

ASUS is now outfitting its NUC 14 Pro mini PC with a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of reaching 48 trillion operations per second (TOPS). The new model, the ASUS NUC Pro AI, will have up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 288V processor. With a height of only 1.3 inches, this mini PC can be carried anywhere and won’t get in your way. Most of the features like ports and internals should be similar compared to its...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Exhibit your startup at TechCrunch Sessions: AI while you still can! 

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to act, this is it. You have just 24 hours left to secure your exhibit table at TechCrunch Sessions: AI and position your brand at the center of the conversation shaping the future of the AI industry. TechCrunch Sessions: AI is bringing together the brightest builders, boldest […]

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Report: DOGE supercharges mass-layoff software, renames it to sound less dystopian

Report: DOGE software automates layoffs, slashing biggest agencies in a blink.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Notes on rolling out Cursor and Claude Code

Article URL: https://ghiculescu.substack.com/p/nobody-codes-here-anymore Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43927914 Points: 134 # Comments: 48

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

First American pope elected and will be known as Pope Leo XIV

Article URL: https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/new-pope-conclave-day-two-05-08-25 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43927856 Points: 437 # Comments: 664

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

UEFA Conference League Soccer: Livestream Fiorentina vs. Real Betis From Anywhere

The Viola need to overturn a one-goal deficit as they host the La Liga side.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Starlink’s launch in India now a matter of when, not if

Elon Musk’s Starlink has received anticipated state approval in India, opening the door to enter the world’s second-biggest internet market after China —over three years after SpaceX’s previous attempt to launch its satellite-based broadband in the country eventually failed. On Wednesday, India’s Department of Telecommunications gave its nod to Starlink to start working toward its […]

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Handheld Xbox console images leak just weeks before Switch 2 launch

Some long-lasting rumors about an Xbox handheld console appear to have been vindicated this week.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Spotify’s new Snooze feature lets you take a break from overplayed songs

Spotify is testing a new Snooze feature that removes songs from your recommendations for 30 days.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Save $30 on Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and block out the world

As of May 8, get the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for $30 off at Amazon.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Garmins (arguably) sexiest smartwatch is back down to its best-ever price

The Garmin Lily 2 Active is on sale for just $249.99 instead of $299.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Garmin itself. That's 17% in savings.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Mafia: The Old Country has an official release date and a new trailer

Mafia: The Old Country will be available in just a few months, but you can preorder now.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Trump’s NIH ignored court order, cut research grants anyway

Officials testified that DOGE was directly involved in hundreds of grant terminations.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

This Philips espresso machine is so good that it should not be available for under $600

The Philips Series 3300 automatic espresso machine is on sale at Amazon for $599.96, down from the normal price of $799.99. That's a 25% discount.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

US government warns of "unsophisticated" hackers targeting oil and gas systems

CISA warns cybercriminals are attacking critical infrastructure, with oil and gas under particular focus.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

4 ways to arm your employees against cyber threats

No matter how secure your organization's data may be, it's still vulnerable to human error. These strategies can help employees avoid small mistakes with big consequences.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

The best high school graduation gifts in 2025

The transition from high school to young adulthood is usually as overwhelming as it is exciting. If you know a recent graduate and want to celebrate this milestone, the right gift can make their next chapter a little more manageable. Below we’ve compiled a few of our favorite gadgets, gear and other gift ideas that should help them out, whether they’re off to college or heading straight into the workforce. This article...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

What is the release date and time for Doctor Who season 2 episode 5 on Disney+ and BBC One?

Here's when and where you can watch the fifth episode of Doctor Who's latest season.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Xi hails ‘confident’ China-Russia ties as Putin welcomes ‘dear friend’ to Kremlin

Chinese leader describes talks as ‘friendly and fruitful’ during visit for Victory Day commemorationsXi Jinping and Vladimir Putin exchanged warm words in the Kremlin on Thursday during a grand ceremony welcoming the Chinese leader for his 11th visit to Russia, ahead of a military parade to mark 80 years since the end of the second world war.After nearly four hours of talks, Xi described his meeting with his Russian...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

The best Mothers Day sales and deals on last-minute gifts

Our senior shopping reporter rounds up the best Mother's Day sales from Amazon, Bird Buddy, Solawave, Ninja, and beyond.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Apple: “Hundreds of millions to billions” lost without App Store commissions

Argues that recent "extraordinary Order" is punishment, not based on findings.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

This versatile laptop from Lenovo is almost $400 off — this is your sign to upgrade

As of May 8, save nearly $400 on the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 at B&H Photo.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Soar through the famous Cosmic Cliffs in this stunning NASA visualization

A new visualization from NASA shows the famous and beautiful cosmic cliffs of the Carina nebula.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Ireland is pitching a law to force big tech companies to vet ads before publication

Ireland has pitched a law to force tech companies to vet ads before publishing them, according to reporting by Financial Times. This is part of a larger push by the EU Commission to make tech entities responsible for financial fraud that occurs on their platforms. It also comes as President Trump has begun pushing the EU to scale back regulation of big American tech companies. While a proposal by the EU Commission...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

100 Americans vs. 100 Brits: TikTok’s latest debate is uniting America

A viral hypothetical asks who’d win in a no-weapons fight between 100 Americans and 100 Brits, and the responses are as unhinged as they are patriotic.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Progress toward fusion energy gain as measured against the Lawson criteria

Article URL: https://www.fusionenergybase.com/articles/continuing-progress-toward-fusion-energy-breakeven-and-gain-as-measured-against-the-lawson-criteria Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43927337 Points: 137 # Comments: 60

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

A couple met, then married, in Minecraft

A cute story about a couple who met and married in the world of 'Minecraft' surfaced this week.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Golf Ted Lasso? Owen Wilson tees it up in Apple TV+ comedy Stick

Grab your golf clubs for this new sports comedy.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

I installed a UPS battery backup for my work PC - here's why I'm not turning back

Looking to protect your electronics from surges and power outages? The Goldemate 1000 Pro UPS delivers up to two hours of reserve power. Here's how it works.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet