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April 16, 2026

Bluesky blames DDoS attack for server outages

A couple of servers were down on Thursday morning.

News publishers limit Internet Archive access due to AI scraping concerns

Outlets like The Guardian and The New York Times are scrutinizing digital archives as potential backdoors for AI crawlers.

2nd-gen Onn 4K Pro Lacks Lossless Audio Passthrough

New testing reveals that the 2nd-generation Onn 4K Pro does not support lossless Dolby TrueHD and DTS:X audio passthrough, unlike the cheaper Onn 4K Stick. This is a critical hardware detail for home theater enthusiasts who use Plex or other local media servers.

Meta Quest Headset Prices Increasing Due to RAM Costs

Prices for the Meta Quest 3 and 3S are set to increase on April 19th, reportedly due to rising memory costs. This is a significant shift in the VR market that potential buyers need to know before the deadline.

Too Little Too Late? Broadcasters to Demo *Prototype* Low Cost ATSC 3.0 Receivers at NAB

ATSC to showcase prototypes at 2026 NAB Show

Adtran also gets exceptions from FCC's router ban

Netgear, one of the most popular consumer router companies, is allowed to develop and sell new consumer routers in an exception to the government's ban on foreign-made routers. Adtran was also named.

Bambu Lab Announces New Dual-Nozzle 3D Printer

Bambu Lab is expanding its lineup with a new printer featuring dual-nozzle capabilities and advanced multistage filtration. Given Lon's extensive coverage of Bambu Lab hardware, this is a highly relevant product update.

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo Sold Out Through April Amid Surging Demand

Apple's MacBook Neo has been a huge hit, and it's still in high demand over a month after it launched. The MacBook Neo is just $599, and with PC makers raising prices because of global RAM shortages, the Neo's low price tag and Apple allure are even more appealing. MacBook Neo orders placed today on the online Apple Store won't reach customers until May, which means that it's sold out for the month of April, as 9to5Mac points out.

Intel Launches 'Wildcat Lake' Core Series 3 for Budget Laptops

Intel has released six new processors designed specifically for value-oriented laptops. Lon often reviews budget PCs, and these chips will power the next wave of affordable hardware expected later this year.

Roku Surpasses 100 Million Streaming Households

Roku has officially hit a milestone of 100 million active households globally. This growth highlights the continued dominance of Roku's OS in the smart TV market despite heavy competition from Google and Amazon.

"No Emulation, No Compromise, No Comparison" - The $250 Neo Geo+ AES Aims To Be A 1:1 Replica Of SNK's Classic Console

"Powered by newly manufactured chips based on the originals"

Engineer Open-Sources DIY 20KM Range Radar System

A Moroccan engineer has open-sourced the Aeris-10, a DIY radar system that costs a fraction of commercial units. This is a high-level maker project that demonstrates impressive hardware engineering.

Amazon will reportedly never release another new Android-based Fire TV Stick — It’s Vega OS only from this point on

With this week's disappointing release of the new Fire TV Stick HD, Amazon's second streaming device to run its Vega operating system, the future of Android-based Fire TVs is looking bleak.

Amazon Restricts Sideloading on New Fire TV Stick HD

Amazon is reportedly warning users that the new Fire TV Stick HD does not support sideloading apps. This marks a significant departure from previous Fire TV devices and could signal a shift toward Amazon's rumored 'Vega' operating system which lacks Android compatibility.

QVC and HSN Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy

QVC Group, the parent company of shopping networks QVC and HSN, is preparing to file for bankruptcy. This marks a major shift for two staples of the traditional cable TV bundle as consumer shopping habits move online.

New Apple TV Screensaver App Swaps Apple's Drone Footage with Retro ANSI BBS Artwork

A tvOS companion to ansi-saver built in Swift and SwiftUI. It renders ANSI art natively on Apple TV and includes an embedded web server so packs can be uploaded, managed, and previewed from a phone or computer on the same network.

IPv6 Usage Finally Matches IPv4 on Google Services

For the first time, IPv6 usage has reached 50% across Google services, finally reaching parity with IPv4. This is a major milestone for internet infrastructure and networking.

NBC News Now Expansion Signals Growth in FAST Services

NBC News Now is taking over the historic Studio 3A at 30 Rock, a move that highlights the growing importance of FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channels within major media conglomerates. This transition moves high-level broadcast production resources into the streaming-first news space.