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Show HN: Docker pulls more than it needs to - and how we can fix it

Hi all!I've built a small tool to visualize how inefficient `docker pull` is, in preparation for standing up a new Docker registry + transport. It's bugged me for a while that updating one dependency...

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Technology Mar 5, 2026

It’s Peak Season for Birdwatchers to Spot Migratory Hummingbirds, and Our Favorite Feeder Is on Sale

Early March is the best time to see rare migratory species in your own backyard, and a smart feeder can help you ID them...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

Amazon is rolling out a redesigned Fire TV app

With the updated Fire TV app, users can browse and discover content directly from their phone, manage their watchlist on...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

BYD rolls out EV batteries with 5-minute ‘flash charging.’ But there’s a catch.

The Chinese automaker's new Blade Battery 2.0 is capable of charging at up to 1.5 megawatts, dramatically slashing the t...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

Italian prosecutors confirm journalist was hacked with Paragon spyware

Italian authorities are making progress in their investigation into a wide-ranging spyware scandal in Italy involving Pa...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

Amazon.com is up and down, with login errors and prices not loading

If you're having issues shopping on Amazon or loading your playlists on Amazon Music, you're not alone. Downdetector is ...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

It’s official: The Pentagon has labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk

The Department of Defense has officially labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk, making the AI firm the first American co...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

United Airlines can permanently ban passengers who don’t wear headphones

United Airlines has updated its "Contract of Carriage" to include a line that requires passengers to wear headphones whi...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

GLiNER2: Unified Schema-Based Information Extraction

Article URL: https://github.com/fastino-ai/GLiNER2 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47266736 Points: ...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

Microsoft teases its next Xbox, says ‘Project Helix’ will play PC games too

The next-generation Xbox console will play both Xbox and PC games, and its codename is "Project Helix," according to Ash...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

X revamps Creator Subscriptions with new features, like exclusive threads and shareable cards

X is rolling out a series of new features for creators, like the ability to offer paid threads and other marketing tools...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

The 10 Best Shows to Stream Right Now (March 2026)

Daredevil: Born Again, The Dinosaurs, and For All Mankind are just a few of the TV shows we’re springing for this mont...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

The Controversies Finally Caught Up to Kristi Noem

Donald Trump said he would replace the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Noem's tenure was marked by agg...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

Pentagon Formally Labels Anthropic Supply-Chain Risk

Article URL: https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/pentagon-formally-labels-anthropic-supply-chain-risk-escala...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

Let's Get Physical

Article URL: https://m4iler.cloud/posts/lets-get-physical/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47266030 ...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

Why Fandom Discourse Feels Extra Cringe Right Now

Infighting and backlash among Heated Rivalry fans is most pronounced on X—fueled in part by censorship-driven migratio...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

Hardware testing startup Nominal hits $1B valuation, raises $155M in 10 months

Nominal providers hardware testing equipment to defense tech companies. Founders Fund led the preemptive deal.

Technology Mar 5, 2026

Birdbuddy’s AI-powered hummingbird feeder is matching its best price to date

Spring is peak bird-watching season, and if you want a closer look this year, Birdbuddy’s Smart Hummingbird Feeder Pro...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

The Boys S5 trailer tees up a bloody final season

"My power is absolute. At heights no one ever dreamed of. But I have a bigger destiny." ...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

OpenTitan Shipping in Production

Article URL: https://opensource.googleblog.com/2026/03/opentitan-shipping-in-production.html Comments URL: https://news...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

Remotely unlocking an encrypted hard disk

Article URL: https://jyn.dev/remotely-unlocking-an-encrypted-hard-disk/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

Trump gets data center companies to pledge to pay for power generation

With no enforcement and questionable economics, it may not make a difference. ...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

Roblox launches real-time AI chat rephrasing to filter out banned language

The new feature goes beyond Roblox’s current text filter, which simply replaces banned words and phrases with the “#...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

FYI: Impersonators are (still) targeting companies with fake TechCrunch outreach

Fraudsters are impersonating TechCrunch reporters and event leads, and reaching out to companies. Here's what we're doin...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says

Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5llg0e9g9o Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47265291...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

Netflix is buying Ben Affleck’s AI startup

Though Netflix lost the war for Warner Bros., it has just bought an AI startup from the internet's favorite Dunkin' Donu...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

The Best Roku TV Is $210 Off

Amazon and Best Buy have Roku's QLED Mini-LED panel marked down by hundreds of dollars.

Technology Mar 5, 2026

GPT 5.4 Thinking and Pro

Article URL: https://twitter.com/OpenAI/status/2029620619743219811 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Luma launches creative AI agents powered by its new ‘Unified Intelligence’ models

Luma introduced Luma Agents, powered by its new “Unified Intelligence” models, designed to coordinate multiple AI sy...

Technology Mar 5, 2026

GPT-5.4 Thinking and GPT-5.4 Pro

Article URL: https://twitter.com/i/status/2029620619743219811 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=472650...