200 million records exposed in massive Pornhub data breach â hereâs what we know so far
Stolen data is being held for ransom by the notorious ShinyHunters hacking group
Why the PS5 ROM Leak Could be a Turning Point for Console Security
The PS5 BootROM keys have leaked, exposing unpatchable hardware security and potentially accelerating custom firmware, emulation, and piracy.
Capcom Developing Another Monster Hunter Wilds 'Large-Scale Expansion' Similar to Iceborne - IGN
Monster Hunter Wilds will welcome a "large-scale" expansion later this year.
Why is the Gmail app 700 MB?
The current state of app bloat.
BYDâs Second-Generation Blade Battery Makes Western EV Tech Look Ancient
The battery can add a staggering amount of range in under 10 minutes. Here's just how quick it is, and how it compares to the best Western designs.
Online age-verification tools spread across U.S. for child safety, but adults are being surveilled
New age-verification laws and tools are designed for child safety on social media and the internet, but adults are in the crosshairs, say privacy experts.
Ubisoft Finally Confirms Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, the Remake We All Knew Was Coming
Ubisoft has just released the first piece of concept art for Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, finally confirming its long-awaited remake that has been rumored for years.
Is Palantir Under Contract to Surveil the Federal Workforce?
Implementation of the White Houseâs return-to-office directive will be aided by the tech firm Palantir. It remains unclear why a spy-tech company should be tasked with things like âemployee seat assignments.â
OpenAI on Surveillance and Autonomous Killings: Youâre Going to Have to Trust Us
OpenAI says Americans shouldnât worry about the ethics of its new Pentagon contract. Youâll have to take their word for it (and Pete Hegsethâs).
ntfy.sh v2.18.0 was written by AI
This is the biggest release I've ever done on the server. It's 14,997 added lines of code, and 10,202 lines removed, all from one pull request that adds PostgreSQL support. The code was written by ...
Popular self-hosting services worth running
The best self-hosted apps do three things well: they solve a real daily problem, they are easy enough to deploy and maintain, and they deliver a clear advantage over the cloud alternative. Some are broad platforms, whilâŠ
Former Humble Games executives have reacquired the publisher's catalog of more than 50 indie titles from Ziff Davis and relaunched their coâŠ
The young studio rebranded from Good Games Group to Balor Games.
TIL there's a housekeeping olympics.
The Housekeeping Olympics at ISSA Show North America November 10, 2025 | Michelob Ultra Arena | Las Vegas Participate Sponsor Inquire The viral Housekeeping Olympics returns each year as part of ISSA Show North AmericaââŠ
Automattic Planned to âSteal Every Single WP Siteâ From Hosts That Refused Trademark Deals, WP Engine Alleges in Latest Complaint
Newly unsealed passages cited in WP Engineâs complaint allege that Automattic categorized hosting companies as âfriends,â âwould-be friends,â and âcharlatans,â and planned to âsteal every singleâ siteâŠ
Mattermost is no longer Open-Source
Hello, Mattermost is currently listed as being under AGPL/Apache, but it is seemingly more complicated than this: Some directories (server/templates, server/i18n, server/public, /webapp) are under ...
The most common bloatware we found on laptops and how to get rid of them
We reveal the most common bloatware apps that weĂąÂÂve found on the latest laptops and explain how to get rid of them
Danganronpa game simulator
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Push to repeal Section 230 raises stakes for how social media moderates content
Lawmakers are renewing a push to take away the legal provision that shields social media companies from liability over content their users post.
Standing on a Button for 8 Hours Breaks Portal 2 | Msushi
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Strengthening Windows trust and security through User Transparency and Consent
Today, Windows 11 powers over a billion devices and supports millions of apps across business, creativity, education, gaming and productivity. For decades, our commitment to openness and compatibility, in partnership wiâŠ
Facial age checks are now required to chat with anyone on Roblox
Roblox requires facial age checks for all users globally to access chat
Trump FTC wants Apple News to promote more Fox News and Breitbart stories
FTC claims Apple News suppresses conservatives, cites study by pro-Trump group.
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
In October 2025, Ring and Flock Safety announced our intention to work together on an integration with Community Requests. Following a comprehensive review, we determined the planned Flock Safety integration would requiâŠ
Designer claims âmostâ of Highguardâs dev team have been laid off, weeks after launch | VGC
The shooter enjoyed a strong start, but player numbers appear to have droppedâŠ
Love, engineered in the age of AI
As chatbots grow more sophisticated, some people are forming romantic bonds â and even marriages â with artificial partners.
How Did TVs Get So Cheap? - by Brian Potter
Youâve probably seen this famous graph that breaks out various categories of inflation, showing labor-intensive services getting more expensive during the 21st century and manufactured goods getting less expensive.
A New Era of Safety: Facial Age Checks Now Required to Chat on Roblox | Roblox
Roblox requires facial age checks for all users globally to access chat
Correlating Electric Cars With Better Air Quality
Although at its face the results seem obvious, a recent study by [Sandrah Eckel] et al. on the impact of electric cars in California is interesting from a quantitative perspective. What percentage âŠ
Cloudflare defies Italyâs Piracy Shield, wonât block websites on 1.1.1.1 DNS
Italy fines Cloudflare 14M euros for not blocking pirate sites on 1.1.1.1 DNS service.
Two former Polygon editors say they are launching Mothership, a new game publication, on January 26, to analyze games through the lens of gâŠ
The new publication will focus on gender inclusivity and building community.
How Hackers Are Fighting Back Against ICE
A few enterprising hackers have started projects to do counter surveillance against ICE, and hopefully protect their communities through clever use of technology.
Steam adds official support for game version-specific Workshop mods
New Steam APIs and Workshop item options work together for better control as games and mods get updated
Google might think your Website is down
How Cross-page AI aggregation can introduce new liability vectors.
Newer AI Coding Assistants Are Failing in Insidious Ways
One AI coding assistant power user says the tools are hitting a plateau, and some are even declining. What's causing this unexpected twist in tech?
Rev. Noir - Teaser Trailer | PS5 Games
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AIâs Memorization Crisis | Large language models donât âlearnââthey copy. And that could change everything for the tech industry.
Large language models donât âlearnââthey copy. And that could change everything for the tech industry.
Musk lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion can go to trial, US judge says
Judge says there is plenty of evidence to suggest OpenAIâs leaders made assurances nonprofit structure would be kept
How we get to 1 nanometer chips and beyond
At this yearâs IEDM conference, we lay the groundwork for a near future where semiconductors with nodes at 1nm and smaller are possible.
âAs usual, we do what Nintendonâtâ: Peripheral firm âfixesâ Switch 2âs new Joy-Cons
DBrand quickly launches matching color skins following criticism of new controllersâŠ
QuitGPT goes viral as users cancel ChatGPT in political protest
Users are walking away from ChatGPT and calling it a political statement
Major European Payment Processor Can't Send Email to Google Workspace Users
Viva.com, one of Europe's largest payment processors, sends verification emails without a Message-ID header â a requirement of RFC 5322 since 2008. Google Workspace rejects them outright. Their support team's response tâŠ
Vaultwarden security update Feb 10 2026
Security Fixes This release contains security fixes for the following advisory. We strongly advice to update as soon as possible if you believe it could affect you. GHSA-h265-g7rm-h337 (Publicatio...
ESCAPE FROM EVER AFTER (Impressions)
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New Life is Strange Game Spotted, And Yes, This One Will Finally Bring Back Chloe
A ratings board leak has detailed Life is Strange: Reunion, a new game in the narrative adventure series that focuses on the return of fan-favorite character Chloe.
Self-Host Weekly #153: Hivemind
Peer-to-peer chaos, German translations, and mild takes from ski patrollers
TIL about Napple Tale: Arsia in Daydream
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'It can be unnecessary - and even too much': Are violent video games like Grand Theft Auto 6 becoming too realistic?
The latest in the franchise is the most hyped release of 2026 and looks set to push the boundaries of gaming visuals â but it could prove more disturbing than entertaining.
A general-purpose library to add Webmentions to your website
A zero-cost library to integrate Webmentions in your website
DigitalFoundry: Resident Evil 4 Remake's New PC DRM Impacts CPU Performance
The game doesn't run as well as it used to - and that's not acceptable.
TIL: People in Georgia (the country) have been protesting every day for over 400 days
Day 406 of daily, uninterrupted protests in Georgia. đŹđȘđȘđș