Designator

Warner Bros. is suing Amazon for poaching employees

Warner Bros. Discovery is suing Amazon, alleging the company illegally poached employees, including a senior VP for originals marketing, by inducing breaches of contract with higher pay.

10 hours ago3 min read

The Silurian Hypothesis (2020)

The Silurian Hypothesis explores the geological and astronomical evidence that might remain if an ancient, non-human civilization existed on Earth millions of years ago.

10 hours ago

One fallen power line exposed a growing AI data center problem. Here’s how to fix it.

A fallen power line in Northern Virginia exposed how simultaneously disconnecting data centers can destabilize the electrical grid, causing voltage spikes and flickering lights across a wide region.

11 hours ago5 min read

Is this e-reader case a gun?

A 3D-printed, pistol-shaped case for an e-reader highlights the challenges of mandating gun-blocking software on 3D printers, as the technology may struggle to differentiate between harmless objects and actual firearms.

11 hours ago10 min read

9to5Google

I’m using my phone way less, and it’s making me happier

The author reduced phone usage, finding increased happiness and health, after realizing excessive screen time negatively impacted well-being and replacing one social media addiction with others.

11 hours ago8 min read

League of Legends designer shares game design field manual

A former League of Legends designer argues that game systems, not written words, convey a game's true values and intentions to its highly observant players.

11 hours ago7 min read

Kyber (YC W23) Is Hiring a Head of Engineering

Kyber, an AI-native document platform, is hiring a Head of Engineering to lead technical decisions, scale AI systems, and mentor a growing team.

12 hours ago4 min read

What Surrounds Us will make you think a lot about circles

What Surrounds Us features circular gameplay and themes that explore connection with the environment.

12 hours ago4 min read

Folding and flipping phones are getting seriously good

Folding and flipping phones are becoming increasingly viable options with improved designs and functionality.

12 hours ago10 min read

Wired

Cricut Explore 5 vs. Siser Romeo: Choosing the Right Smart Cutting Machine (2026)

Cricut Explore 5 and Siser Romeo smart cutting machines cater to different consumers with varying needs and crafting goals.

13 hours ago8 min read

The Fedora 45 Sausage Factory

Fedora's package creation process involves dist-git, Koji, and Bodhi to produce artifacts.

13 hours ago11 min read

Ars Technica

With help from data, art museums are reframing the visitor experience

Museums are using data to inform decisions about presenting works and creating individually tailored experiences for visitors.

13 hours ago13 min read

Wired

3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle

Old Amazon Kindles can be repurposed as Spotify controllers, smart home displays, or literary clocks with various hacks.

13 hours ago4 min read

I tried out OpenAI’s new AI keypad — which will be fun for some coders and slightly mystifying to everyone else

OpenAI's new Micro keypad, a collaboration with Work Louder, offers customizable keys and voice dictation for ChatGPT, but its $230 price and learning curve may deter many users.

23 hours ago4 min read

SpaceX launches new V3 Starlink satellites but suffers another booster failure

SpaceX successfully deployed new V3 Starlink satellites using an upgraded Starship, but its Super Heavy booster failed during a simulated landing, marking another setback for the rocket.

Ars Technica

Wildfire forces evacuation of NASA's Deep Space Network complex in Spain

A fast-moving wildfire in Spain forced the evacuation of NASA's Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex, temporarily suspending operations at one of its crucial tracking stations.

After backlash, Meta pauses plan to ‘rate limit’ its smart glasses

Meta paused its plan to charge a monthly subscription and implement rate limits for the Conversation Focus accessibility feature on its smart glasses, following user backlash.

Prentis, new AI lab co-founded by Reid Hoffman, Mark Pincus in talks to raise $100M

Prentis, a new AI lab co-founded by Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus, is reportedly seeking $100 million at a $1 billion valuation to develop AI agents that automate office workflows.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026’s new Smart Money Stage explores fintech, payments, AI, and everything between

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will introduce a Smart Money Stage, focusing on the convergence of fintech, payments, and AI, with sessions on stablecoins, AI agents, and global financial infrastructure.

Ars Technica

Paramount/WBD merger delayed for months as states' lawsuit moves toward trial

A dozen states and the Writers Guild of America successfully delayed the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger until at least June 2027, allowing a lawsuit challenging its legality to proceed.