New RoadK1ll WebSocket implant used to pivot on breached networks
A newly identified malicious implant named RoadK1ll is enabling threat actors to quietly move from a compromised host to other systems on the network. [...]
GitHub backs down, kills Copilot pull-request ads after backlash
Letting Copilot alter others' PRs was the wrong judgment call, says product manager Microsoft has done a 180. Following backlash from developers, GitHub has removed Copilot's ability to stick ads - what it calls "tips" - into any pull request that invokes its name. …
iOS 26.5 adds Live Activities support for third-party accessories in the EU
Apple is working on support for Live Activities in third-party accessories with iOS 26.5 in Europe, according to new code seen by 9to5Mac. Here are the details. more…
iOS 26.5’s Messages app has RCS end-to-end encryption in beta
iOS 26.5 beta 1 is now available for developers, with a new Apple Maps feature, hints of a new in-app subscription option, but no signs of Siri upgrades. iOS 26.5 also gives Messages support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging. more…
As more Americans adopt AI tools, fewer say they can trust the results
AI adoption is rising in the U.S., but trust remains low, with most Americans concerned about transparency, regulation, and the technology’s broader societal impact, according to a new Quinnipiac poll.
Learn Claude Code by doing, not reading
Article URL: https://claude.nagdy.me/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47579229 Points: 71 # Comments: 38
Judge halts Nexstar/Tegna merger after FCC let firms exceed TV ownership limit
"Defendants must immediately cease" actions to integrate and consolidate the firms.
Apple rolls out macOS Sonoma 14.8.6 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.6 Release Candidates
Less than a week after releasing macOS Sonoma 14.8.5 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, Apple has now seeded release candidates for their next updates. Here are the details. more…
iOS 26.5 beta arrives with no Gemini-powered AI features as focus shifts to iOS 27
It’s safe to say that the Gemini-powered Siri and Apple Intelligence features won’t arrive in beta this month. iOS 26.5 beta 1 was released right on schedule. However, the upgraded AI features are not included. more…
The first Apple Home Key-ready smart lock with UWB is cheaper during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
There are so many great smart locks out there. But one of best models that iPhone owners should consider buying now is Aqara’s U400, which offers hands-free unlocking when you get close enough. It has Apple’s U1 ultra-wideband chip integrated to authenticate you and unlock the door hands-free, so...
iOS 26.5 might add new in-app options for subscriptions
iOS 26.5 beta 1 arrived today for developer testing, and Apple’s release notes indicate that the update will offer new App Store options for in-app subscriptions. more…
I'm betting on ATProto
Article URL: https://brittanyellich.com/atproto/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47578741 Points: 113 # Comments: 108
OpenAI patches ChatGPT flaw that smuggled data over DNS
Check Point says outbound controls blocked web traffic but overlooked DNS OpenAI talks up data security for its AI services, yet Check Point says that ChatGPT allowed data to leak through a DNS side channel before the flaw was fixed.…
Turning a MacBook into a touchscreen with $1 of hardware (2018)
Article URL: https://anishathalye.com/macbook-touchscreen/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47578572 Points: 131 # Comments: 57
William Blake, Remote by the Sea
Article URL: https://www.laphamsquarterly.org/roundtable/william-blake-remote-sea Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47578464 Points: 38 # Comments: 1
Authors' lucky break in court may help class action over Meta torrenting
Judge gave authors an easier attack on Meta’s torrenting. Meta hopes SCOTUS ruling will block it.
iOS 26.5 adds new Apple Maps feature for trending places
iOS 26.5 beta 1 arrived today, and with it a new Apple Maps feature for discovering where to go next—dubbed simply ‘Suggested Places.’ more…
Meta testing paid Instagram service that lets users secretly view Stories
Meta revealed in January that it plans to test paid versions of Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook. Now, in select markets, the first of those premium services is available. more…
What we’re looking for in Startup Battlefield 2026 and how to put your best application forward
Here's what we're looking for in your Startup Battlefield 200 application and how to make sure your application reflects it.
Vulnerability research is cooked
Article URL: https://sockpuppet.org/blog/2026/03/30/vulnerability-research-is-cooked/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47578086 Points: 185 # Comments: 129