Designator

Citing Gandalf, Pope Leo says we must "disarm" AI

Pope Leo XIV calls for AI to be disarmed in service of the common good in his new encyclical Magnifica Humanitas.

25 May8 min read

9to5Google

Google’s official cases for the entire Pixel 10 series are on sale right now

Google's official cases for the entire Pixel 10 series, including the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold, and 10a, are currently discounted on Amazon.

Launch HN: Chert (YC P26) – Twilio for iMessage

Chert offers an API for businesses to integrate iMessage into their applications, enabling scaled, personalized communication with features like group chats, attachments, and SMS fallback.

25 May1 min read

The pope’s AI encyclical isn’t really about AI

Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, critiques the concentration of power and inequality amplified by AI, advocating for technology that serves the common good with broad oversight.

25 May3 min read

The Verge

Pope Leo calls for being ‘profoundly human’ in the age of AI

Pope Leo XIV's first major manifesto, "Magnifica Humanitas," urges a new legal and ethical framework for AI to safeguard human dignity amidst technological advancement and potential societal upheaval.

The pitch trick that helped an eSports startup raise $20M when VCs only wanted AI

Lucra Sports secured $20 million in Series B funding by framing its eSports platform as a strategic investment regardless of AI's future impact on leisure time.

Hive (YC S14) is hiring sr back-end developers (CA/US remote OK)

Hive is hiring senior back-end developers in California or remotely in the US.

25 May1 min read

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close in days: Apply before May 27

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close on May 27 for early-stage startups seeking funding and exposure.

C extensions, portability, and alternative compilers

C code often relies on non-standard behaviors and language extensions to work around compiler and library bugs and gaps.

25 May8 min read

9to5Google

All of the Best Memorial Day deals: Pixel 10 up to $300 off, Galaxy gear up to $375 off, e-Bikes, Switch 2, Anker, more

Memorial Day deals offer up to $300 off Google Pixel 10 and $375 off Samsung Galaxy gear.

25 May15 min read

5 days left: Save up to $410 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes before prices increase

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 offers founders and investors access to networking and fundraising opportunities in San Francisco.

Netherlands Seizes 800 Servers, Arrests 2 for Aiding Cyberattacks

Dutch authorities arrest two men and seize 800 servers for aiding Russian cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns in the European Union.

2026 HIPAA Security Rule Update

The 2026 HIPAA Security Rule update introduces mandatory encryption and multi-factor authentication for ePHI.

25 May20 min read

Best Memorial Day Deals: Garmin, Birdfy, Branch (2026)

Memorial Day sales offer discounts on gadgets like smart bird feeders and fitness trackers.

Pope Leo XIV says AI must serve humanity, not the powerful few

Pope Leo XIV's encyclical warns that artificial intelligence risks widening inequality and undermining humanity.

Pope Leo: opaque AI run by few firms risks "New Forms of Dehumanization"

Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical, "Magnificent Humanity," warns that opaque AI algorithms controlled by a few companies risk new forms of dehumanization and should not be driven by the idolatry of profit.

Microsoft pulls plug on plans for 244-acre data center in Caledonia

Microsoft abandons plans for a 244-acre data center in Caledonia due to community pushback from residents.

25 May4 min read

Ars Technica

US's big bet on quantum computing may not be entirely legal

The US government's $2 billion investment in quantum computing companies may be illegal due to improper use of allocated funds.

25 May6 min read

These Privacy-Conscious Gay Dating Apps Want to Dethrone Grindr

New gay dating apps are emerging as privacy-conscious, community-driven alternatives to established platforms like Grindr, addressing user concerns about monetization and data control.

Ars Technica

I spent years forcing myself to finish The Witcher 3—don't repeat my mistake

Forcing oneself to complete a critically acclaimed video game like The Witcher 3 can be a mistake, as personal enjoyment often diverges from popular consensus and genre labels.

25 May9 min read

In Defense of My Attachment to This Lululemon Duffel Bag (2026)

The Lululemon 3-in-1 Duffle offers a versatile, comfortable, and durable solution for carrying gym essentials, featuring a water-repellent design and ample storage capacity.

25 May3 min read

Use Tiny11 to Rescue a Computer Running Windows 10

Tiny11 is a lightweight version of Windows 11 that can run on older computers.

9to5Google

‘Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’ leaks, but it’s probably not for the foldable you thought

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is reportedly a rebranded standard model, not a new wider form factor device.

25 May3 min read

The AI Era Is Creating a Bug Hunting Arms Race

AI models are identifying software vulnerabilities and developing exploits, changing the economics of bug bounties and vulnerability disclosure programs.