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Figma adds code layers, support for animations, more AI features in new update

Figma's update adds a new code layer, support for motion and shaders, and the ability to create custom plugins for various tasks using AI.

TechCrunch Jun 24, 2026 Ivan Mehta
Technology Jun 24, 2026

Figma now has AI motion graphics and shader tools

Figma has unveiled some new design and coding product updates at its annual Config conference that aim to help creatives...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

The solar-powered Birdbuddy Pro is on sale for $168, the lowest price yet

For anyone looking to add some fun tech to their yard, the Birdbuddy Pro with solar panels is $168 at Amazon for Prime D...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

I taught a bucket to speak Git

Article URL: https://www.tigrisdata.com/blog/objgit/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48661938 Points...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

These Prime Day Gift Card Deals Are Basically Free Money (2026)

If you were planning on spending anyway, these deals are essentially free money for your favorite restaurants and stores...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

CAPTCHAs have failed for 20 years

Article URL: https://www.browserbase.com/blog/why-captchas-are-getting-harder Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.co...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

John Carmack on the mistakes around Quake that ruined id software

Article URL: https://twitter.com/ID_AA_Carmack/status/2069799283369345247 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/it...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

The SwitchBot battery-powered fan we love is $90 for Prime Day

If you’re looking for a circulating fan that can move air around your home better than the average model, Amazon h...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

Quebec town recognizes trees as living beings with rights

Article URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/terrasse-vaudreil-quebec-tree-rights-9.7243634 Comments URL: https...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

Boffin claims Microsoft's "quantum leap" is invalid due to "basic Python errors"

Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/research/2026/06/24/boffin-claims-microsofts-supposed-quantum-leap-does-not-co...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

Journalism is rearranging the deckchairs. It needs to reinvent itself

Article URL: https://werd.io/journalism-is-rearranging-the-deckchairs-it-needs-to-reinvent-itself/ Comments URL: https:...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

The Trump White House Is Over Anthropic's Dario Amodei

At high-stakes meetings with the White House, Anthropic's CEO—a "weirdo," per one official—has been replaced by cofo...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

21 Prime Day deals Verge readers are buying right now

There are an overwhelming number of Prime Day deals to sort through, which is why we spend so much time highlighting pro...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

Registration

Article URL: https://www.winnipegsd.ca/student-registration Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48661195...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

Edsger Dijkstra's Library (Housed and Archived in Leuven, Belgium)

Article URL: https://www.dijkstrascry.com/inventory Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48661179 Points:...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

Venezuela reveals $240B in debt it cannot pay (~$100B more than expected)

Article URL: https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/24/venezuela-plans-biggest-debt-restructuring-in-history-after-m...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

Zoox upgrades its robotaxi as it prepares for commercial service

The new Zoox robotaxi has more cushioning, lighter colors, and a better microphone and speaker for communicating with Zo...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

This new tracking label could help solve cargo theft

The Samsara Tracking Label hides a BLE system that can offer real-time location in a disposable package.

Technology Jun 24, 2026

Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi is getting a refresh

Zoox, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, unveiled a new look for its boxy, bidirectional robotaxi, calling ...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

8BitDo’s all-button controller gets a screen upgrade for customizations without an app

8BitDo announced a new version of its all-button Arcade Controller that debuted a little over a year ago. The new Arcade...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

Military branches restore flu shot requirement after virus swept through base

Branches received exceptions to Hegseth's policy that made the shot optional. ...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

OpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom

Named Jalapeño, the new processor was designed specifically for the unique needs of OpenAI's inference systems.

Technology Jun 24, 2026

For Most of the World, Open-Source AI Is the Only Way Forward

Article URL: https://techstrong.ai/articles/for-most-of-the-world-open-source-ai-is-the-only-way-forward/ Comments URL:...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

I've Built Countless Sets, and These Are the Best Prime Day Lego Deals (2026)

I love building Lego sets, so here are my picks of the best Prime Day Lego deals. There are some great toy discounts, to...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

RubyLLM: A single, beautiful Ruby framework for all major AI providers

Article URL: https://rubyllm.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48660711 Points: 23 # Comments: 4

Technology Jun 24, 2026

Running Windows Games on a Hobby OS with Wine

Article URL: https://astral-os.org/posts/2026/04/03/wine-on-astral.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

OpenAI reveals its first AI processor: Jalapeño

OpenAI has just revealed a new "intelligence processor" chip for AI servers made in partnership with Broadcom. The chip,...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

PR spam today looks like email spam in the early 2000s

Article URL: https://www.greptile.com/blog/prs-on-openclaw Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48660579 ...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

Slate Auto's truck builder goes live for its $25k electric pickup

From a bare-bones pickup to a loaded, wrapped SUV, here's what some Slates will cost. ...

Technology Jun 24, 2026

Show HN: Nub – A Bun-like all-in-one toolkit for Node.js

Article URL: https://github.com/nubjs/nub Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48660267 Points: 23 # Comm...