Instagram boss: 16 hours of daily use is not addiction
Instagram's Adam Mosseri faced questioning about the impact of his platform on minors.
Kremlin’s “Bio-Drone” Pigeons Fail to Deliver—but Still Get Funded
A Russian startup aims to turn pigeons into bio-drones through brain chip implants, raising questions about the technology’s practicality.
Germany’s CDU Pushes Real-Name Social Media Mandate and ID Checks
The party could ask Germans to show their papers before they can post a tweet.
Valve’s Steam Machine has been delayed, and the RAM crisis will impact pricing
It’s not just the Steam Machine that’s affected by memory shortages.
“Mate or die.” Major women’s game developer in Japan explains how the “straight omegaverse” works in its upcoming Switch exclusive visual n…
Otome game developer Otomate will release their upcoming "omegaverse" title Kimi ni Madoi, Kimi ni Oboreru on July 30, 2026.
Password managers are less secure than promised
Researchers from ETH Zurich have discovered serious security vulnerabilities in three popular, cloud-based password managers. During testing, they were able to view and even make changes to stored passwords.
Dutch cops arrest a man for demanding reward after sending him confidential files by mistake
De politie heeft donderdagavond rond 19:00 uur aan de Prinses Beatrixstraat in Ridderkerk een 40-jarige man uit Ridderkerk aangehouden voor computervredebreuk. Deze man had door een vergissing van de politie onbedoeld t…
Ireland is investigating X over Grok-made potentially harmful, non-consensual intimate and/or sexualised images, containing or otherwise in…
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has today announced that it has opened an inquiry into X Internet Unlimited Company (XIUC) under section 110 of the Data Protection Act 2018.
Valve Acknowledges Steam Deck Shortages Due To Global Memory and Storage Issues
Valve previously announced that it would also postpone announcements related to its upcoming Steam Hardware lineup due to the same issue.
Lawyers increasingly have to convince clients that AI chatbots give bad advice
Dutch lawyers increasingly have to convince clients that they can’t rely on AI-generated legal advice because chatbots are often inaccurate, the Financieele Dagblad (FD) found when speaking to several lawfirms.
Dolphin Emulator - Rise of the Triforce
During the rapid technological advancements of the early 1990s, the video game industry was on the cusp of a massive addition - another dimension. With console shenanigans like the Super FX chip giving players a taste o…
Gentoo Linux begins Codeberg migration to phase out GitHub repos
News and information from Gentoo Linux
Remember my kubernetes devolver ? It has breached containment
Convert Kubernetes manifests to compose.yml + Caddyfile
Bloober Team's big reveal is Layers of Fear 3
Bloober Team's countdown to Valentine's Day has ended, and despite all those rose references, it's not a Rule of Rose r…
How the Olympics Are Mixed LIVE, 4,000 Miles Away
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Passive RFIDs can now stream telemetry data from sensors
: To advance the ‘ambient internet of things’ – no batteries required
A newbie's guide to self-hosting with YunoHost. Part 4: backups
The fourth article in my series about "self-hosting for newbies" explaining how I take care of backups for my YunoHost server.
Meta patents AI that takes over a dead person’s account to keep posting and chatting - Dexerto
Meta has been granted a patent outlining an AI system capable of simulating a user’s activity on social media to post after their death.
Gentoo Linux Begins Codeberg Migration In Moving Away From GitHub, Avoiding Copilot
The Gentoo Linux project last year announced plans to move their code hosting to Codeberg rather than GitHub
Interesting video on why apparently moltbot and other AI agents are dangerous
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You probably can't trust your password manager if it's compromised
: Researchers demo weaknesses affecting some of the most popular options
Replication of Quantum Factorisation Records with an 8-bit Home Computer, an Abacus, and a Dog
If suitably powerful quantum computers can one day be built, many cryptosystems in common use today could be vulnerable due to something called quantum factorisation. Dr Stephan Neuhaus, senior lecturer at InIT, and Dr …
How to Cut the Cord in Canada (2026): The Ultimate Guide
Cable is dead. Here are your three paths to freedom. Whether you just want to replace cable with apps, or build the ultimate "Cloud Streamer" with Stremio and Real-Debrid, this guide covers the hardware, software, and I…
Why Haven’t Quantum Computers Factored 21 Yet?
If you are to believe the glossy marketing campaigns about ‘quantum computing’, then we are on the cusp of a computing revolution, yet back in the real world things look a lot less dire…
More than 145,000 OpenClaw instances exposed to internet in latest vibe-coded disaster
While the world debates Moltbook's role in the AI ecosystem, it is just the tip of the iceberg of Titanic risk. SecurityScorecard's STRIKE team uncovered what lurks beneath: Thousands of exposed OpenClaw (Moltbot) contr…
TV Execs Warn FCC: NextGen TV DRM Could Turn Free TV Into Gambling and Pay-TV Platforms
Broadcast executives warn the FCC that NextGen TV encryption could turn free over-the-air TV into gambling and pay-TV platforms, with major implications for consumers.
YouTube star MrBeast buys youth-focused financial services app Step
YouTube star James Stephen Donaldson, better known as Mr. Beast, has acquired youth-focused financial services app Step.
Discord Users Threaten Exodus Over Age Verification Face Scan Controversy
Discord users are unhappy with the platform's decision to roll out age verification requirements for adult user accounts starting in March.
Frontier AI agents violate ethical constraints 30–50% of time, pressured by Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
As autonomous AI agents are increasingly deployed in high-stakes environments, ensuring their safety and alignment with human values has become a paramount concern. Current safety benchmarks primarily evaluate whether a…
Ring Search Party Looks for Lost Dogs. Its Super Bowl Ad Sparks Surveillance Fears
If you report a lost dog in the Ring Neighbors app, nearby cameras will use AI to scan for the missing pet. However, 'Search Party' is on by default, prompting some Big Brother comparisons.
'What a great way to kill your community': Discord users are furious about its new age verification checks — and are now hunting for altern…
Discord has announced that it's rolling out age verification checks globally from March – and the decision has sparked fury from many privacy-conscious users.
I want a phone I can actually fix, and Fairphone’s record growth shows the world does too
Fairphone sales jump 83% as the memory crunch makes longevity look better than ever.
Landmark trial accusing tech giants of harming children with addictive social media begins
The world's biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms. Opening statements for the first, in Los Angeles County…
Super Bowl Ad for Ring Cameras Touted AI Surveillance Network
Ring’s AI-powered network is likely to be used in its partnerships with law enforcement and agencies like ICE.
Exclusive: Microsoft’s 2027 Xbox could be a huge shift for the platform
AMD CEO Lisa Su commented on Xbox's next-gen yesterday, and the news took Xbox staffers by surprise. Is 2027 a lock? Here's what we know.
Lawyers set to argue that Instagram and YouTube intentionally addicted and harmed teen in landmark social media trial
By Clare Duffy, Samantha Delouya, CNN
‘Manfluencers’ are filming themselves trying to pick up women using smart glasses
By Sophie Tanno, Ivana Scatola, CNN
Chatbots Make Terrible Doctors, New Study Finds
Chatbots provided incorrect, conflicting medical advice, researchers found: “Despite all the hype, AI just isn't ready to take on the role of the physician.”
Discord roll out global age verification system, including an "age inference" model that runs in the background
I hate Discord with the intensity of a supernova falling into a black hole. I hate its ungainly profusion of tabs and v…
UK watchdog hits Imgur owner with fine as promised
Owner of image sharing website Imgur has been hit with a nearly quarter million Pound fine.
More Mac malware from Google search
Follow a sponsored result in Google to a page in Medium that provides a Terminal command that you will live to regret. And what is Marek’s disease?
Sleeper Shells: How Attackers Are Planting Dormant Backdoors in Ivanti EPMM
A February 2026 campaign used a internal JSP path and in-memory Java class loaders to quietly seed persistent access across Ivanti EPMM deployments - then walked away. We break down the tradecraft.
This whistle fights fascists | How thousands of 3D-printed whistles are derailing ICE.
I print whistles now. You can too.
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
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VLAN’s and Subnets For Home Networks
How to secure your home network from threats from inside the house.
British soldiers to get new AI radios, headsets and tablets
British soldiers will be able to make faster, better decisions on the battlefield through thousands of new radios, headsets and tablets.
PayPal’s return tests CBN’s regulatory integrity amid controversies
Many social media users criticised PayPal over the claim of "seized money", while emphasising that regulatory test be conducted by the CBN.
Razer account “Human Verification” promotes World ID biometric verification
Razer’s account management interface includes a “Human Verification” feature that encourages users to verify their identity through World ID, an identity system operated by Tools for Humanity. The feature is presented a…
Air Force bans smart glasses for troops in uniform
The Air Force is banning troops from wearing smart eyewear like Meta AI glasses. Other services allow commanders to dictate device policies.
Beyond Optics: How 6th Generation Processing Power Changed Thermal Imaging
Thermal binoculars have moved beyond basic heat detection. With 6th Generation processing, onboard computing now drives real-time clarity and situational awareness, as shown in ATN’s Binox 6 Dual