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Show HN: MacMind – A transformer neural network in HyperCard on a 1989 Macintosh

I trained a transformer in HyperCard. 1,216 parameters. 1989 Macintosh. And yes, it took a while.MacMind is a complete transformer neural network, embeddings, positional encoding, self-attention, ...

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Technology Apr 16, 2026

Canva’s AI 2.0 update goes all in on prompt-powered design tools

Canva has overhauled its design and workspace suite as it attempts to become the ultimate centralized hub for AI-powered...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Artifacts: Versioned storage that speaks Git

Article URL: https://blog.cloudflare.com/artifacts-git-for-agents-beta/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Mozilla Thunderbolt

Article URL: https://www.thunderbolt.io/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47792368 Points: 29 # Comme...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir’s Role in Immigration Crackdown

Democrats are demanding answers about Palantir and other surveillance firms powering Trump’s hardline immigration enfo...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Canva’s AI assistant can now call various tools to make designs for you

The latest version of Canva's AI assistant lets users create editable designs with text prompts.

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Intel’s cheaper Panther Lake chips are for budget-friendly laptops

Intel is announcing a family of cheaper Panther Lake laptop processors called the Core Series 3 line. They're built on t...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Meta blames RAM shortage for $100 Quest 3 price hike

Meta is the next tech company to hike up hardware prices due to the global memory shortage. Beginning April 19th, Meta's...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Fashion retailer Express left customers’ personal data and order details exposed to the internet

Retail giant Express was publicly spilling customer information to the open web. The bug is now fixed after TechCrunch a...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Show HN: Agent-cache – Multi-tier LLM/tool/session caching for Valkey and Redis

Multi-tier exact-match cache for AI agents backed by Valkey or Redis. LLM responses, tool results, and session state be...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

The 10 Best MagSafe Phone Grips for Your Butter Fingers (2026)

Keep your phone firmly in hand and add some personality with these comfortable, durable, and nifty smartphone grips.

Technology Apr 16, 2026

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI

Antioch raised a $8.5 million seed round to create simulation tools for a new generation of robot builders.

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Show HN: 48 absurd web projects – one every month

A year ago I posted here about a small experiment: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44162363I build one absurd web ...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

€54k spike in 13h from unrestricted Firebase browser key accessing Gemini APIs

Article URL: https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/unexpected-54k-billing-spike-in-13-hours-firebase-browser-key-without-api-...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Apple accelerates eco progress with highest-ever recycled materials

Article URL: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/04/apple-accelerates-progress-with-highest-ever-recycled-material-in-i...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Smart Plug Guide (2026): When You Should and Shouldn’t Use One

Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one an...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Govee’s new LED Lightwall comes with its own self-standing frame

Govee has announced an upgraded version of its hanging Curtain Lights Pro that can instead be used nearly anywhere you h...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 camera is better at capturing slo-mo footage and photos

Following months of leaks, DJI has announced the fourth version of its handheld stabilized vlogger camera. Unlike the Os...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Study: EVs with V2H cut household electricity costs and need for home batteries

Article URL: https://adelaide.edu.au/about/news/2026/electric-vehicles-the-key-to-more-efficient-home-energy-use/ Comme...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

LG Sound Suite Review: Big Sound for Larger Rooms

The Dolby Atmos soundbar setup rivals the best from Samsung and Sonos.

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Best MacBook Accessories (2026): Chargers, Covers, Keyboards, and More

From charging adapters to external monitors, I’ve gathered the absolute best peripherals for your MacBook.

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Spotify just won $322 million from music pirates it can’t find

Spotify and the three major labels have won a $322 million default judgement against Anna's Archive, the open-source lib...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

The noise we make is hurting animals. Can we learn to shut up?

Article URL: https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/04/16/1135179/anthropogenic-noise-hurting-animals/ Comments URL: htt...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

The race to Shackleton Crater is on—will Jeff Bezos or China get there first?

US and Chinese landers could be operating in close proximity on the Moon later this year. ...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Heybike Comfort Ranger 3.0 Pro Electric Bike Review: Tough Little Cargo Ebike

This fully waterproof little folding cargo ebike is tough enough to take on rain and the worst potholes Montana has to o...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

This Beanie Is Designed to Read Your Thoughts

California-based startup Sabi is developing a thought-to-text wearable that could usher in the cyborg future.

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Ancient DNA reveals pervasive directional selection across West Eurasia [pdf]

Article URL: https://reich.hms.harvard.edu/sites/reich.hms.harvard.edu/files/inline-files/2026_Akbari_Nature_selection_...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

AI cybersecurity is not proof of work

Article URL: https://antirez.com/news/163 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47791236 Points: 7 # Comme...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Codex Hacked a Samsung TV

Article URL: https://blog.calif.io/p/codex-hacked-a-samsung-tv Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47791...

Technology Apr 16, 2026

Robot Vacuum Throwdown: Shark Versus Dyson (2026)

I let Shark’s and Dyson’s new AI-powered robot vac-mops loose in my home. One was a clear winner.