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MagSafe Monday: Lamicall’s 3-in-1 charger is built for travel and priced right

I’ve spent more nights in a hotel in 2025 than I care to mention. I recently went on a trip and was completely spaced on bringing a USB-C cable. After a run to the Apple Store, I had one, but it was still super frustrating. I need to build a permanent travel kit for cables. Between cables, chargers, and adapters, things get messy fast. A 3-in-1 charger helps cut down on clutter, but most of them are bulky. Some look...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Kia’s face-lifted EV6 is a bit pricier for 2025

Kia’s most popular electric vehicle is getting a bit more expensive in the US for the 2025 model year. The automaker’s re-styled EV6, announced in November, will start at $42,900 — a $300 increase from the 2024 “Light” rear-wheel drive version, with bigger hikes on the higher-end models. The GT model is getting the biggest […]

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Crypto Shorts Get Rekt as Bitcoin Rises Following Trump Attack on 'Loser' Fed Chair

Bitcoin topped $88,000 at one point Monday, its highest point since late March, before losing some ground.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Valorant Mobile pre-registration is open in China

Nearly four years after it was originally announced, Riot Games has finally shared a look at Valorant Mobile. The mobile version of the competitive shooter was developed by LightSpeed Studios and will launch in China first before coming to other countries and regions. Valorant Mobile looks like it relies on a lot of onscreen buttons, but based on a brief gameplay video, the game otherwise seems pretty similar to its PC...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

The Rise of Shadow AI: When Innovation Outpaces Governance

As technologies evolve and become accessible to non-technical users, companies are increasingly confronted with practices that remain invisible yet very real: Shadow IT yesterday, Shadow AI today. Two sides of the same phenomenon: the appropriation of innovation flying under the radar, a need for agility that comes before governance, and a growing disconnect between users and control over their own information systems....

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: DZone favicon DZone

Show HN: Open Codex – OpenAI Codex CLI with open-source LLMs

Hey HN,I’ve built Open Codex, a fully local, open-source alternative to OpenAI’s Codex CLI.My initial plan was to fork their project and extend it. I even started doing that. But it turned out their code has several leaky abstractions, which made it hard to override core behavior cleanly. Shortly after, OpenAI introduced breaking changes. Maintaining my customizations on top became increasingly difficult.So I rewrote...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Use PDFsam to split, merge, and organize PDFs in a snap

PDFsam Basic is a free, cross-platform tool that allows you to perform a wide range of PDF tasks, including merging, splitting, rotating, and converting files. You can split PDFs by page number, file size, or bookmark levels, mix multiple PDFs, and more.Read Entire Article

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

We gave this SteelSeries gaming headset a parfect score — it’s $100 off

The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless gaming headset features a dual wireless system and a comfortable design for just $222, following a $148 discount from SteelSeries' Easter Deals.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Uber accused of signing up and charging subscription customers without consent

Uber is being accused of using a “deceptive billing and cancellation process” for its Uber One subscription service, according to a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission Monday. The ridehailing company would enroll people in its subscription service and then charge them without consent, making it more difficult to eventually cancel the service, the […]

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Your Netflix alternative is here, and it’s only A$23 for a lifetime subscription

Cut streaming costs with BitMar — find free movies and TV shows online with no subscription. Get a lifetime subscription for A$23 through April 27 with code BITMAR5.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Subscriptions are overrated — own Microsoft Office Pro for life for just A$78

Say goodbye to subscription fees with Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows. Access premium apps for life with a one-time payment of A$78.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Why Objects In Your Car's Side Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear

Ever wonder why objects in your car's side mirror appear farther away? Learn the science behind this warning and how convex mirrors affect perception.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

The best M.2 SSDs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

We went hands-on with some of the best M.2 SSDs, subjecting them to rigorous stress tests and performance evaluations. These are our top picks.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

‘He was humble and close to the people’: Catholics pay respects to Pope Francis

Worshippers gathered in Rome for the Easter weekend reflect on legacy of pontiff who pushed the limitsBill Nicoletti and his family, from Philadelphia, were among the thousands gathered in St Peter’s Square for Easter Sunday mass when Pope Francis arrived in his open-air popemobile.The vehicle cruised through the square, stopping occasionally for the pontiff to bless babies that were brought towards him, as the...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

PHNX Materials found a way to decarbonize concrete using dirty coal waste

PHNX Materials has devised a way to strip fly ash of sulfur and aluminum, impurities that concrete companies would rather avoid.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

SEC reviewing 72 crypto-related ETF applications, including derivatives as of April 21

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently reviewing 72 crypto-related exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings, according to data shared by Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas on April 21. The filings cover assets ranging from XRP, Litecoin (LTC), and Solana (SOL) to memecoins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and themed funds linked to internet culture, such […] The post SEC reviewing 72 crypto-related ETF...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

The best satellite phones of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

We tested the best satellite phones and communicators from companies like SpaceX, Garmin, and Inmarsat, which offer features like messaging, live tracking, and SOS capabilities.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Trump can’t keep China from getting AI chips, TSMC suggests

As Trump eyes chip controls, TSMC fears its tariff-proof era will end.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

‘We got stuck in puddles’: skiers upset by lack of snow on Swedish slopes

Customers at SkiStar resort in Sälen, one of Sweden’s largest, say they deserve a partial refundOutraged skiers in northern Sweden claim they should have been given a discount after finding more mud than snow on the slopes at a popular ski destination.Visitors complained of slush, water and damaged equipment because there was insufficient snow for skiing. Continue reading...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Bluesky is getting blue checkmarks and an official verification system

Bluesky is adopting an official verification system after all. In an update, the company said it plans to grant blue checkmarks to “authentic and notable” accounts. It will also allow some “trusted organizations" to verify users as well. The change is a notable shift for the upstart platform, which previously resisted the idea of centralized verification. Up to now, the company has relied on a domain-based verification...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Fake PDF converters are spreading malware to steal user information and worse - here's how to stay secure

Cybercriminals are impersonating a popular online PDF converter to steal your data, and worse.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Can Cybersecurity Weather the Current Economic Chaos?

Cybersecurity firms tend to be more software- and service-oriented than their peers, and threats tend to increase during a downturn, leaving analysts hopeful that the industry will buck a recession.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Dark Reading favicon Dark Reading

FTC takes action against Uber for deceptive billing and cancellation practices

Article URL: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/04/ftc-takes-action-against-uber-deceptive-billing-cancellation-practices Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43754274 Points: 271 # Comments: 133

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

We tested Intel's new '200S Boost' feature: 7% higher gaming performance thanks to memory overclocking, now covered by the warranty

Intel's new "Intel 200S Boost" feature for its Arrow Lake processors enhances gaming performance by providing official warranty coverage for a subset of overclocking features, mostly oriented around the memory and fabric speeds.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware

Nasdaq-listed Upexi shares up 630% after $100M raise, SOL treasury

Upexi, a brand owner that specializes in supply chain management, is diversifying into the cryptocurrency sector. On April 21, the company announced a $100 million raise, with over 90% earmarked for building a Solana (SOL) treasury strategy.After the announcement, shares of Upexi have skyrocketed from a $2.30 close on April 17 to $16.79 at this writing, marking a 632% jump for the day.UPXI intraday performance on the...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

These 6 lightweight Linux apps let older PCs run blazing fast

Migrating your aging Windows 10 computer to Linux? Try these essential, lightweight apps - my favorites for keeping older machines humming along. And they're all free.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

a16z acqui-hires VC tech podcaster Erik Torenberg, who joins as new partner

Andreessen Horowitz’s hiring spree continues. On Monday, Erik Torenberg announced that the giant VC firm had acquired his Turpentine podcast, with him joining as a general partner. Torenberg’s podcast focuses mostly on interviewing VCs at a variety of firms about their approach to investing. Recent guests include Accel’s Andrew Braccia, Seven Seven Six’s Alexis Ohanian, […]

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Instagram is ramping up AI-powered age detection on teen users

Instagram is using AI-powered age detection technology to enroll young users lying about their age into Teen Accounts.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Why Do Modern Fighter Jets Have Lower Top Speeds?

Although technology has advanced over time, it appears fighter jet speeds have not. Why is this, and what has replaced speed in the priorities?

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

How Instagram is using AI to uncover teen accounts lying about their age

Choosing a birth year from the 1900s won't work anymore, kids.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Nintendo is going after the person behind last year’s massive Pokémon leak

Nintendo is going after the leaker behind last year’s massive Pokémon data breach, according to a report by Polygon. The company has asked a California court to force Discord to give up the identity of the person behind the leak, who goes by the name "GameFreakOUT" on the platform. Nintendo wants Discord to release the name, address, phone number and email address of the leaker. It said in a subpoena that the person...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Apple releases beta 3 for visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and more

New beta software has just been released. Apple has shipped developer beta 3 across its various forthcoming updates, including visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and more. more…

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Why 100s of the Top CROs, CMOs, CCOs, and CFOs Are Coming to SaaStr Annual 2025—and Why You Should Too

SaaStr Annual 2025 is not just another SaaS event—it’s thelargest gathering of SaaS, Cloud, and AI founders in the world, and this year, we’re taking it to the next level with the second year of our VIP Summits. These exclusive, role-specific gatherings are designed to bring together the best and brightest revenue and operational leaders... Continue Reading

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: SaaStr favicon SaaStr

AWS Weekly Roundup: Upcoming AWS Summits, Amazon Q Developer, Amazon CloudFront updates, and more (April 21, 2025)

Last week, we had the AWS Summit Amsterdam, one of the global Amazon Web Services (AWS) events that offers you the opportunity to learn from technical and industry leaders, and meet AWS experts and like-minded professionals. In particular, most AWS Summits have Developer and Community Lounges in their exhibition halls. A photo taken by Thembile […]

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: AWS Blog favicon AWS Blog

AMD 16-core Zen 5c die shots show long, narrow CCX, all 16 cores sharing a single L3 cache

Die shots of AMD's new Zen 5c die have been exposed, revealing a drastically different design compared to Zen 4c, featuring a single-CCX design with a highly elongated shape.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware