‘Don’t kill music’: Anthony Albanese’s favourite bands beg PM to stop AI companies from stealing their work
A potential deal with the government would allow international tech companies to mine the creative work of Australian musicians. Some of the prime ministerâs favourite artists told the Guardian how they feel about it
Data centers emitting more CO2 than thought: study
Data centers, whose expansion is being fueled dramatically by the artificial intelligence boom, have a far bigger carbon footprint than previously estimated, according to a new study. The sprawling, power-hungry sites, …
Micron to pour first fab foundation as Clay project races ahead of schedule
Micron Technology is highlighting major momentum at its Central New York semiconductor campus, announcing a key construction milestone next week.
TIL about the Dangerous Trend of Alcohol Injection to get high/drunk faster.
Alcohol injection, also known as intravenous (IV) alcohol, is a method of consuming alcohol by injecting it directly into the bloodstream. This method of
TIL About an Alcohol Enema which leads to faster intoxication.
An alcohol enema, also known colloquially as butt-chugging or boofing, is the act of introducing alcohol into the rectum and colon via the anus, i.e., as an enema. This method of alcohol consumption can be dangerous and…
Inside Chernobyl, a Fungus Has Been Quietly Feasting on Radiation
The Chernobyl exclusion zone may be off-limits to humans, but that doesn't mean every form of life finds the conditions inhospitable.
The TNG writers REALLY hated Alexander
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Number of billionaires globally soars by 13% amid AI shares boom — Billionaires’ wealth grew by 25% on average in the year ended in April, …
Billionaires’ wealth grew by 25% on average in the year ended in April, research from Swiss bank UBS finds
Mark Zuckerberg tells staff that AI agents haven’t progressed as quickly as he’d hoped
At an internal meeting, the Meta CEO reportedly said that AI development efforts were not moving as quickly as anticipated.
Supergirl (2026) in a Nutshell | Solid jj
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Blackstone-owned QTS abandons planned world’s largest data center campus after years of lawsuits — 2,100-acre Virginia Digital Gateway proj…
Project faced several lawsuits despite initial approval
US residents angry at datacenters ‘being shoved down our throats’ are recalling officials
People across the country are pushing for moratoriums, and electeds who approve projects are being punished
‘It’s just his AI and my AI going back and forth’: The workplace phenomenon that’s undermining human relationships
AI isn’t the problem, says leadership expert Leena Rinne: It’s social connection and emotional intelligence instead.
Rural Americans say they're worried AI data centers will drain their wallets
A survey found rural Americans are mostly worried that new AI data centers will impact their bottom line. Some politicians are starting to hear them.
Mark Zuckerberg sure sounds eager to get young people hooked on online gambling
The Meta CEO is developing a social network betting market app—and wants help from Polymarket and Kalshi.
Mark Zuckerberg Just Got Rather Badly Humiliated
Google informed Meta in March that it couldn't provide all the Gemini AI capacity that Meta was asking for, humiliating CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
I wore Meta AI glasses for a month — and even after struggling with privacy concerns, I'm still not convinced they're the future of wearabl…
My time with Meta's AI glasses was supposed to be a tech journo's dream — until it wasn't
Majority of Americans support banning social media for kids under 16
Across major demographic and partisan groups, more Americans support than oppose banning those under 16 from using social media.
Inside death of Ladi Olubunmi, a TikTok moderator working for Teleperformance in Kenya
Olubunmi thought she had a life-changing new role. Experts say what we found may amount to labour trafficking
Meta's solution to the global memory shortage is to use DDR4 in a DDR5 server, with a custom chip making the impossible possible
Alas, this solution won't work for gaming PCs. Not yet, at least.
AI agents can still blackmail: In simulations conducted exclusively for the Bureau, Google Gemini threatened to expose an affair to avoid b…
A researcher shocked the world when he discovered what AI would do to stay alive. A year later, the stakes are even higher
WeatherMaster, Open Source, and the Future of Android; An Interview with Pranshul
When I recently interviewed DocWolle about his work on open-source Android, one thing became immediately clear: some of the most interesting developers aren't working inside giant companies or chasing millions of downlo…
French Presidential Candidate Calls For Legislation After PlayStation Announces End To Physical Discs
"Video games are not merely commodities; they are cultural assets," Jean-Luc Mélenchon said. "Gamers have rights too!"
Circuit Breakers -- A Conference for American Workers Organizing in Tech
Circuit Breakers is a conference for organizers and activists in the tech industry to come together and learn, build community, strategize, and recognize our collective power. It will be held October 17-18, 2026, in New…
Meta glasses wearers hit with paywall to use built-in feature
A feature in Meta's glasses which boosts the voice of people will be capped at three hours for free use.
Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds
The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.
Cheap Chinese chips could offer way out of RAM price crisis, Apple suggests
The US government is discouraging, but not yet forbidding, buying from certain Chinese manufacturers. But following other hardware manufacturers and making those deals is a risky move for Apple and a potentially riskier…
TIL cheap litter boxes are decapitating cats
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4Chan trolls UK government with another AI hamster as fines hit $800k
4Chan has continued to troll the UK government and Ofcom after they hit the website with fines of over $800,000, and they’re answering with more AI hamsters.
Half-Baked Product
A fable about ovens, founders, and the second-highest priority that never gets done.
RAM prices are about to rise nearly 50 percent. And it gets worse.
AI continues to make everything more expensive.
Microsoft eyes another wave of layoffs that could hit 5,000 workers next week
Microsoft is reportedly preparing another round of layoffs that could affect thousands of employees across sales, consulting and Xbox as it continues investing heavily in AI.
Danganronpa 2x2 Delay Pushes Launch to Early 2027 With First Look at New Slayhem Mode
Spike Chunsoft has announced that Danganronpa 2x2 has been delayed to early 2027.
"Piracy is not a pricing issue. It’s a service issue": Sony just proved why digital storefronts are broken
Sony is erasing over 550 movies from PlayStation libraries without offering a single refund. If clicking "Buy" only grants access until a corporate licensing deal expires, the service is fundamentally broken.
Virginia county asks all employees, including schools, to conserve power due to AI-driven electricity price hikes — state's 400-plus data c…
The grid is expanding to meet the needs of the expanding grid.
The Shadow (1941) | The Ghost Building | Classic Old Time Radio Mystery
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Kirk: "Bones, what is this thing about you growing a bear?". McCoy: Is for something that I am doing in the Rec Room.
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The TRUTH about Kylie's Meta glasses | More Perfect Union
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PlayStation fans brutally reject Sony's disc decision, eye Windows 11 PCs over Xbox
Sony confirmed physical PlayStation discs end in January 2028, and angry fans are threatening to abandon consoles for Windows 11 PCs instead.
Underwater Suit-Wearing Cyborg Insect Capable of Hours-Long Diving and Terra-Aqua Travel
A wearable diving suit enables terrestrial cyborg cockroaches to maintain respiration and locomotion underwater for up to 3 hours. This biohybrid system facilitates sustained exploration through hybrid hazardous terrain…
Anthropic wants to develop its own drugs
The AI drug boom has a long way to go before reaching patients.
Carcass Clad is less story-heavy than Mouthwashing, but 'a lot of thought' has gone into it: 'We haven't discovered how much we can push it'
There's still worldbuilding, and a setting entirely separate from that of Mouthwashing.
Inside the Luddite festival harnessing Gen Z’s rage against Big Tech
New York City’s Summer of Ludd festival is teaching people how to live offline.
‘guix substitute‘ and ‘guix pull‘ Vulnerabilities
Caleb Ristvedt â July 2, 2026
Valve open source the Steam Machine e-ink screen so you can make your own
While Valve will not be making and providing their own e-ink display for the Steam Machine, they have opened it up so anyone can now do it.
Tesla sales soar 25% in Europe
By Anna Cooban, Chris Isidore, CNN
Physical pressure could make EV batteries last twice as long and reduce environmental impact
The key to making longer-lasting electric vehicle batteries may not be specialised materials or new chemistry, but simple physical pressure, according to new research.
Self-Host Weekly (3 July 2026)
This week, a new non-profit called The Human-Centered Computing Foundation (HCCF) announced they're launching a campaign for a new top-level domain dedicated to self-hosting (.self).
Weird Al Yankovic Turned Down “Nice Pile Of Money” For AI Ad: “I Can’t Be The Poster Boy For AI”
The prince of parody music has spoken, as Weird Al Yankovic draws a line in the sand over AI.
Self Hosted Card Game webapp
Building a card game platform that enforces zero rules, ranting about AI slop, wrestling with Go, and shipping an alpha that actually works. This is the raw, unfiltered dev log behind Agnostic Cardgame.