This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on May 01, 2026.

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(00:30): Show HN: WhatCable, a tiny menu bar app for inspecting USB-C cables
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47972511&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

(01:56): The gay jailbreak technique (2025)
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47977134&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

(03:22): Ti-84 Evo
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47979583&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

(04:48): Grok 4.3
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47972447&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

(06:14): Uber torches 2026 AI budget on Claude Code in four months
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47976415&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

(07:40): Apple accidentally left Claude.md files Apple Support app
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47973378&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

(09:06): AI uses less water than the public thinks
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47977383&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

(10:32): City Learns Flock Accessed Cameras in Children's Gymnastics Room as a Sales Demo
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47978370&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

(11:58): New research suggests people can communicate and practice skills while dreaming
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47977748&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

(13:24): Police Have Used License Plate Readers at Least 14x to Stalk Romantic Interests
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47976529&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

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May 1st, 2026 | Show HN: WhatCable, a tiny menu bar app for inspecting USB-C cables