It's time to talk about my writerdeck
tldr: * I installed console-only Debian on an old laptop (no desktop OS at all) * I added some packages to make it work better for writing: * network-manager for connecting to hotspots while I'm away * kmscon for custom…
Ordinary WiFi can now identify people with near perfect accuracy
Scientists in Germany have demonstrated a startling new form of surveillance: identifying people using nothing more than ordinary WiFi signals. By analyzing how radio waves bounce around a room, researchers can effectiv…
At Seoul's bridge control center, AI helps stop 99% of suicide attempts
For most Seoul residents, the Han River is a place for evening strolls, picnics and a brief respite from city life. But for Kim Jun-young, chief of...
Online child safety campaigners call for US inquiry into Roblox
Groups claim games platform’s design and business model conflict with children’s developmental needs
Zuck defends monitoring employees to win AI race in purported leaked audio
Limping Llama model needs a crutch made of surveillance tools
Dreams on a Pillow - Official Gameplay First Look
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How Sam Altman’s victory over Elon Musk clears way for OpenAI’s trillion-dollar ambitions
OpenAIâs plans now seem all but guaranteed, given that the worldâs richest man couldnât put a stop to them
Google's Antigravity Bait and Switch | Sid's Blog
The day was to begin like any other, with Antigravity open (yes, there are tens of us!), expecting to get some work done before my attention fragments. But Google had other plans. They had rolled out a new version of An…
What addiction medicine can teach us about depending on AI
People gradually rely on AI to reduce the discomfort of thinking. For some, that can become a problem.
Meta and Snapchat blocking Saudi dissidents’ accounts
US social media firms acting on orders from Middle East kingdom accused of being âinstruments of repressionâ
Police boast of hacking VPN where criminals "believed themselves to be safe"
Law enforcement intercepted VPN traffic, seized domains, and arrested its operator.
Departing Meta staffer posts biting anti-AI video internally amid mass layoffs
The tech giant made thousands of engineers train their AI replacements—then fired them.
A Meta employee gets real about the horror of working there right now
Crying in the shower. Taking mental health leave. This is what it’s like to work at the tech giant during the AI job apocalypse.
GitHub faces a fight for its survival at Microsoft
GitHub is battling outages, security issues, and a talent exodus.
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Intuit to lay off over 3,000 employees to refocus on AI
In a memo to employees, CEO Sasan Goodarzi said the layoffs are meant to reduce complexity, simplify the company's corporate structure, and deliver better AI products.
Subnautica 2 Early Access sales top four million in under a week
Total sales for the Early Access version of Subnautica 2 surpassed four million copies sold just five days after release, developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment announced.
China unveils first humanoid robot for household chores, ready as early as 2027
Companies are still improving data required for robots to perform complex household tasks, some of which require embodied AI.
Flipper Unveils New Flipper One Modular Linux Cyberdeck: Flipper One hacking multitool offers 5G, Wi-Fi 6E and Linux on ARM
With Flipper One, we're reimagining what a Linux cyberdeck can be â it's a huge project. We're opening up the development process and asking the community for help.
Polaris: a Sunshine fork for Linux
Linux GameStream host for Nova and Moonlight-compatible clients - papi-ux/polaris
Kobo ereaders are integrating with Goodreads alternative StoryGraph
Kobo's Storygraph integration launches in June and will automatically sync progress with the reading platform.
Lifetime Plex Pass subscriptions are tripling in price from $249.99 to $749.99, starting July 1, 2026
Hey everyone, Today we’re announcing an important pricing update. Starting July 1, 2026, the price of a new Lifetime Plex...
Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into lake to use vehicle’s ‘Wade Mode,’ police say
First responders had to remove a Tesla Cybertruck from Grapevine Lake in Texas late Monday evening, after the Grapevine Police Department said the driver intentionally drove it into the water.
On Google declaring war on the Web
In Yesterday’s IO Keynote Google declared war on the remnants of the Web. (See longer description on their website.) TL;DR: They are pushing Search more into the “here’s your processed answer” direction that “AI Overvie…
Gen Z's AI backlash is getting louder
AI anxiety is growing and, in some cases, it's boiling over into public backlash.
Barnes & Noble CEO backs selling AI-written books in stores
The retail bookseller plans to open 60 more stores in the US this year
AI radio hosts demonstrate why AI can’t be trusted alone - Claude tried to incite a revolution, Gemini cheerfully detailed horrific tragedi…
Gemini got morbid, Claude got radical, and Grok got confused.
PS5 console sales drop 30% in April after price increase, while Switch 2 dominates
Gamers may have begun to shy away from the now more expensive PS5. U.S. April data highlights a 30% decline in PlayStation console sales compared to the previous year. Before the impending Switch 2 price increase, Ninte…
Sonora: Search & Listen to music privately (mostly from Youtube) blocking AI Music. Free. No Login.
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History says AI is likely to widen the gap between corporate giants and everyone else: Goldman Sachs
AI could cement the advantage of America's biggest companies.
Finally found a daily cryptic clue site worth sharing
Minute Cryptic: free daily cryptic crossword puzzle. Decode clever clues, train your brain with a new word challenge every day.
The founder of Infomaniak (a Swiss-based cloud provider) transferred the majority of the company's voting rights to a Swiss public-interest…
Infomaniak transfers the majority of its voting rights to a Swiss public-benefit foundation. Your cloud remains sovereign, independent, and true to its values. Forever.
HONOR Mocks Trump Mobile T1 as a 'Chinese Made Gold Phone' Device
HONOR Trump Mobile T1 callout: the brand mocks the gold phone's build Chinese origins and offers its Magic 8 Pro as a classier alternative.
Nintendo jumps 6.8% as Japanese investors rotate out of AI
Nintendo shares climbed as much as 6.8% on Tuesday for the third straight day, with Bandai Namco and Konami each up more than 9% as Japanese investors rotated out of AI-cohort names.
Google accused of pushing 'free for life' G Suite users onto paid plans
Users claim personal family domains are being falsely flagged for commercial use, leaving long-time G Suite Legacy customers facing a pay-up-or-lose-access ultimatum
Plex increasing Lifetime Plex Pass cost to whopping $750
Plex has announced a massive price increase for the Lifetime tier of its Plex Pass plan. Starting in July, Plex...
Hands off the VPNs — Mozilla warns UK regulators that age-restricting VPNs "would undermine the privacy and security of all users," while f…
The non-profit behind Firefox is urging the UK government not to undermine privacy tools
The 4th Linux kernel flaw this month can lead to stolen SSH host keys
The good news is there's already a patch. The bad news is that the fix isn't available for all Linux distributions yet. Here's what you can do in the meantime.
Sony PlayStation Accounts Are Reportedly Being Hacked With Ease
Your Sony PlayStation account could be in trouble, as PSN accounts are being targeted with very few details required.
Who will buy your services if you fire us all?
The AI Paradox, Economic Servitude, and the Myth of Billionaire Altruism
Japanese researchers achieved a record 112 Gbps wireless transmission at 560 GHz using optical microcomb technology, marking the first 100 …
Researchers have developed a new microcomb-driven terahertz (THz) wireless communication system that achieves data rates up to 112 Gbps.
Samsung meeting transcripts show memory workers offered incredible 607% bonus worth $477,000, while logic chip staff get as little as 50%
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Comprehensive Response to Bambu's AGPLv3 Violations
Software Freedom Conservancy (“SFC”) announces a new initiative regarding the software right to repair for users and consumers of 3D printers manufactured by Bambu Lab. After recent news of violations of the Affero Gene…
May 18 brings One UI 8.5 update for several Galaxy smartphones
Today, Samsung released the stable version of One UI 8.5 to phones across multiple segments and carried out a wider rollout for some devices.
China says 'world's first' offshore wind-powered underwater data center has entered full operation, houses 2,000 servers — 24 megawatt subs…
The subsea facility reportedly achieves a PUE below 1.15, far below the 1.5 industry average
An Experiment Put LLMs in Charge of Radio Stations. You’ll Never Guess How It Went
Goooooooood morning, blog readers! You’re listening to the KGIZ morning zoo with your hosts, AI and The Bot.
Windows 11 looks and runs better without transparency or animations—here's how to disable both
Turning off unnecessary animations and transparency effects in Windows 11 may seem like a small change, but it can make a big difference in your PC's performance and usability.
Linus Torvalds says AI-powered bug hunters have made Linux security mailing list ‘almost entirely unmanageable’
Multiple researchers using the same tools to find the same bugs are creating ‘unnecessary pain and pointless work’
PlayStation Plus price increase announced for new customers
Sony Interactive Entertainment will increase prices for PlayStation Plus for new customers in select regions starting May 20, the company announced, citing “ongoing market conditions.”
Scientists Debate Humanity’s Response to Possible Intelligent Life Beyond Earth
Scientists are debating how humanity could respond if intelligent life beyond Earth is ever confirmed. Here’s what researchers say.