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Microsoft is reportedly walking back some data center plans

After a January announcement that it would spend $80 billion on data center construction, Microsoft may already be adjusting its future plans. Sources told Bloomberg that Microsoft has delayed or slowed data center efforts in Indonesia, the UK, Australia, Illinois, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Some of the cases meant withdrawing from negotiations, while others have involved delays on planned construction projects,...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Wiim officially reveals its Voice Remote 2 for $39

The Apple Siri remote clone can be used to control any Wiim product.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

The cultural evolution of distortion in music

Article URL: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rstb.2024.0014 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43575379 Points: 22 # Comments: 3

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Traeger built a smaller Flatrock griddle for smaller outdoor spaces

Traeger's only gas-powered grill is its Flatrock flat-top griddle. Besides this one model, everything else in the company's lineup runs on wood pellets. Since griddles continue to be insanely popular backyard cooking tools, Traeger is expanding its Flatrock line with a smaller, two-burner option. The Flatrock 2 Zone has all of the features from the larger version, which is now called the Flatrock 3 Zone, in a griddle...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Blanket ban on teen smartphone use ‘potentially detrimental’, says academic

Dr Amy Orben says there are no ‘one-size-fits-all answers’ given importance of access to online informationA leading academic tasked by the UK government with reviewing the effects of smartphones on teenagers has suggested blanket bans are “unrealistic and potentially detrimental”.Amy Orben, from the University of Cambridge, will lead the work on children and smartphone use that has been commissioned by the Department...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: The Guardian Technology favicon The Guardian Technology

Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal play reunited brothers in The Accountant 2 trailer

Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal are back for the sequel in the trailer for The Accountant 2.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

This 55-inch Insignia 4K QLED TV is only $260 today — 35% off

The Insignia 55-inch Class QF Series 4K QLED is on sale today for $260. Purchase at Amazon or Best Buy to take advantage of this brand-new TV’s sale price.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Master Docker and VS Code: Supercharge Your Dev Workflow

Hey there, fellow developers and DevOps champions! I’m excited to share a workflow that has transformed my teams’ development experience time and time again: pairing Docker and Visual Studio Code (VS Code). If you’re looking to speed up local development, minimize those “it works on my machine” excuses, and streamline your entire workflow, you’re in...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Docker Blog favicon Docker Blog

Bitcoin Staking Protocol Babylon Reveals BABY Token Airdrop

Babylon's BABY token will be airdropped to Bitcoin stakers and other groups with the launch of the Babylon Genesis network.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Amazon’s new ‘Buy for me’ feature is a wild AI innovation

Back in February, Amazon announced an interesting new test that would show you products from other retailers’ sites. Now, the company is taking things even further: Amazon’s new “Buy for me” feature can use agentic AI to actually make purchases elsewhere on your behalf—so you never have to leave Amazon. more…

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Microsoft CTO predicts AI will generate 95% of code by 2030

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott predicted that 95 percent of programming code will be AI-generated by 2030. However, he quickly clarified that this does not signal the end of human involvement in software engineering.Read Entire Article

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

Here are the best iPad deals you can get

While the best iPad deals usually land during major sale events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day,many great iPad deals are attainable outside those times. The day-to-day discounts may come and go like changing winds, but there’s often something to be saved, particularly on the more affordable iPads. The most recentiPad Pro and iPad […]

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Look, no patches! Why Chainguard OS might be the most secure Linux ever

A secure container company listens to several top Linux maintainers on how to build the most secure Linux distro possible. The result: Chainguard OS.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Marvel Rivals Season 2 Starts Next Week, Devs Drop Big News

Emma Frost and Ultron are joining the Rivals roster in season 2, and developers are upping the pace to one new hero per month starting with season 3.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Bitwise unveils 3 new ETFs to capitalize on crypto volatility for monthly income

Bitwise Asset Management has rolled out three new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) designed to generate consistent monthly income by leveraging the high volatility of crypto-linked stocks, according to an April 3 statement. The newly launched ETFs include the Bitwise Coinbase Option Income Strategy ETF (ICOI), Bitwise Marathon Digital Option Income Strategy ETF (IMRA), and Bitwise MicroStrategy […] The post Bitwise unveils...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

TikTok is shutting down its Instagram-like Notes app

TikTok is shutting down Notes, its photos-sharing app that rivaled Instagram. In a notification to users, the TikTok Notes team says the app will stop working starting May 8th, and “all related features will no longer be available.” TikTok first rolled out Notes in April of last year, which lets users share photos alongside a […]

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Windows 11 tests taskbar icons that scale up and down like on a Mac

Microsoft is testing out resizable taskbar icons in Windows 11 that can shrink as you open more apps or stay at a smaller size for good. The new options are included in the latest Insider Preview Beta. If you’re on the beta, under Taskbar settings > Taskbar behaviors, you can now select options under Show […]

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Bonobos' calls may be the closest thing to animal language we've seen

Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/04/bonobos-calls-may-be-the-closest-thing-to-animal-language-weve-seen/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43575088 Points: 32 # Comments: 4

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 4, #193

Here are some hints, and the answers, for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 193, for April 4.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Amazon Kindle’s new feature uses AI to generate recaps for books in a series

Amazon is introducing a new “Recaps” feature for Kindle users to help them recall plot points and character arcs before picking up the latest book in a series. While the company’s press release for the new feature doesn’t mention AI, Amazon confirmed to TechCrunch that recaps are AI-generated. “We use technology, including GenAI and Amazon […]

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

XRP holds $2 support as chart pattern hints at 73% gain

XRP (XRP) stabilized near its $2 support after today’s marketwide sell-off sent the altcoin and several other cryptocurrencies close to their swing lows. Data now shows the XRP/USD pair exhibiting early signs of a bullish breakout.Ripple’s RLUSD integration could boost XRP priceRipple’s integration of its RLUSD stablecoin into its cross-border payments system, Ripple Payments, could significantly boost XRP’s price by...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

These JBL noise-canceling earbuds are usually $150 — today they’re $40

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS Earbuds are marked down to $40 today. Order through JBL or Harman Audio, or purchase at Walmart to take advantage of this sale.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

This Month’s Epic Lightspeed Story Is One of the Best We’ve Read in Years

And it's just the first half! Read part one of sci-fi story “Does Harlen Lattner Dream of Infected Sheep?” by Sarah Langan.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Gizmodo favicon Gizmodo

Grace raises €5.9M seed to offer insurance to luxury goods

Grace, an insurance company for luxury goods, announced on Wednesday a $6.4 million (5.9 million) seed round led by FinTech Collective and Speedinvest. An insurance company for luxury goods, Grace works with luxury brands to protect purchased consumer goods. If an item is stolen or damaged, a consumer can create a claim through the Grace […]

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

How to Monitor a Folder Using Event-Driven Ansible

Real-time data processing, security compliance, and automation are crucial for keeping systems running smoothly and efficiently. Folder monitoring plays a big role in this, allowing systems to detect changes — like new files being added, modified, or deleted — and take action right away. Event-Driven Ansible provides an automated way to monitor and manage folders, instantly reacting to changes, detecting them quickly,...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: DZone favicon DZone

3 ways to connect your phone with Windows now that this popular sync tool is getting the axe

With Intel Unison being retired in June, you'll have to turn to another app to sync your iPhone or Android phone with Windows 11.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

OpenAI just made its first cybersecurity investment 

OpenAI just co-led a $43 million Series A into deepfake defense startup Adaptive Security.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch Startups favicon TechCrunch Startups

Girl, 13, dies in house fire near Liverpool but seven others escape

A man, a woman and five children got out unharmed from blaze that took hold of terraced house in Prescot overnightA 13-year-old girl has died in a house fire near Liverpool.The blaze was found in the first-floor rear bedroom of a mid-terraced house in Kingsway, Prescot late on Wednesday evening, Merseyside police said. Continue reading...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

iOS 18.4 has Apple’s best solution yet for this Podcasts app flaw

Apple Podcasts isn’t the dominant force in podcasting that it once was. But if you still get your podcasts from Apple rather than YouTube or another third-party app, there are some nice Podcasts app additions in iOS 18.4—including a new widget that solves a key shortcoming. more…

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Intel and TSMC are reportedly launching a joint chipmaking venture

Semiconductor giants Intel and TSMC are reportedly teaming up. The two firms are said to have reached a tentative agreement to create a joint venture that will operate Intel’s chipmaking facilities, according to The Information. TSMC will have a 20% stake in the new venture. Instead of funding its stake with capital, TSMC will share […]

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

AI cheats: Why you didn't notice your teammate was cheating

Article URL: https://niila.fi/en/ai-cheats/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43574929 Points: 74 # Comments: 61

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

TikTok Ban: Is Time Running Out?

The wildly popular app faces a Saturday deadline to strike a deal to sell itself or be banned.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Senators unveil bill to claw back power over tariffs amid Trump trade wars

Trade Review Act would require greater checks on tariffs in further sign of congressional disquiet over president’s plansSenior senators introduced new bipartisan legislation on Thursday seeking to claw back some of Congress’s power over tariffs after Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new import taxes and rattled the global economy with sweeping new import taxes.The Trade Review Act of 2025, co-sponsored by Senator Chuck...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Ted Schlein’s Ballistic Ventures is raising $100M for a new fund

Ted Schlein's cybersecurity-focused Ballistic Ventures is raising $100 million for a new fund, TechCrunch has exclusively learned.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch Startups favicon TechCrunch Startups

Drag X Drive is a great sales pitch for the Switch 2’s mouse controls

Drag X Drive may not become the next great esport, but we walked away from our demo excited about how it's using the Switch 2's unique controllers.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends