Republican Mutiny Sinks Trump’s Push to Extend Warrantless Surveillance

A post-midnight revolt in the House sank the White House’s efforts to extend Section 702—a spy program the FBI has used to look into members of Congress, protesters, and political donors.

AI Drafting My Stories? Over My Dead Body

AI-assisted writing is creeping into newsrooms under the guise of efficiency. But the tradeoff may be more profound than publishers are willing to admit.

Gazing Into Sam Altman’s Orb Now Proves You’re Human on Tinder

Honestly, what’s hotter than a real person?

The ‘Lonely Runner’ Problem Only Appears Simple

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.

OpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Is Leaving the Company

The former Instagram VP is departing the ChatGPT-maker, which is folding the AI science application he led into Codex.

The Best Movies to Stream This Month (April 2026)

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

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

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

Schematik Is ‘Cursor for Hardware.’ Anthropic Wants In

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

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.

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

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