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Bluesky confirms DDoS attack is cause of continued app outages

SARAH PEREZ

Bluesky has been experiencing ongoing service disruptions since just before 3 a.m. ET on April 15.

The ‘Lonely Runner’ Problem Only Appears Simple

PAULINA ROWIŃSKA

Take a group of runners circling a track at unique, constant paces. Answering the question of how many will always end up running alone, no matter their speed, has vexed mathematicians for decades.

The Best Movies to Stream This Month (April 2026)

MATT KAMEN

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Crime 101, and Deathstalker are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month

Where to Shop for Vinyl Records Online (2026): Discogs, Bandcamp, Ebay

PARKER HALL, MICHAEL CALORE

Don’t just load up an Amazon cart! Here are the better ways to find your favorite vinyl records online.

Schematik Is ‘Cursor for Hardware.’ Anthropic Wants In

BOONE ASHWORTH

Schematik is a program that aims to help people vibe code for physical devices. Hopefully, it won’t blow anything up.

Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026) Review: GPU-Less Gaming Laptop

LUKE LARSEN

A gaming laptop without a discrete graphics card feels revolutionary, but the TUF Gaming A14 doesn't quite take full advantage of AMD's daring new silicon.

It Takes 2 Minutes to Hack the EU’s New Age-Verification App

DELL CAMERON, MADDY VARNER, ANDY GREENBERG, ANDREW COUTS

Plus: Major data breaches at a gym chain and hotel giant, a disruptive DDoS attack against Bluesky, dubious ICE hires, and more.

The Best Smart Home Accessories to Boost Your Curb Appeal (2026)

NENA FARRELL

These locks, lights, and other smart home upgrades let you add automation without messing up your home’s vibe.

How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (2026): Vacuum, Ultrasonic, Solution, Brush

PARKER HALL, MICHAEL CALORE

Those clicks and pops aren't supposed to be there. Give your music a proper bath with this handy guide.

Great white sharks are overheating

JOHNNY STURGEON, INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS

The sharks might also be the most physiologically vulnerable to warming waters.

The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why

SARAH PEREZ

New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom.

Anthropic’s relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing

ANTHONY HA

Despite recently being designated a supply-chain risk by the Pentagon, Anthropic is still talking to high-level members of the Trump administration.

AI chip startup Cerebras files for IPO

ANTHONY HA

In recent months, the company announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services to use Cerebras chips in Amazon data centers, as well as a deal with OpenAI reportedly worth more than $10 billion.

VC Ron Conway says he has a ‘rare form of cancer’

ANTHONY HA

Conway wrote that he “will be stepping back from some of my usual activities,” but he will “continue to support” founders backed by his firm SV Angel.

Tesla brings its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston

ANTHONY HA

Tesla is expanding its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, according to a social media post from the company. The post says simply that “Robotaxi is now rolling out in Dallas & Houston 🤠” and includes a 14-second video showing Tesla vehicles driving without human monitors or drivers in the front seat. The company now […]