Hiroshima scientists turn any smartphone into a radiation detector
Prompt, individual-based dose assessment is essential to protect people from the negative consequences of radiation exposure after large-scale nuclear or radiological incidents. However, traditional dosimetry methods of…
Linux Kernel Rust Code Sees Its First CVE Vulnerability
The first CVE vulnerability has been assigned to a piece of the Linux kernel's Rust code.
Using E-Ink tablet as monitor for Linux - alavi.me
We will explore how we can use an Android E-ink tablet (or any tablet) as a monitor for Linux computer
Gatekeeper: The first open-source DDoS protection system. Has anyone tried mass hosting this as a group?
The first open-source DDoS protection system. Contribute to AltraMayor/gatekeeper development by creating an account on GitHub.
Sean Murray just crushed my hopes of playing Light No Fire anytime soon
He described the dev team as 'tiny' and said they're working 'in the background' at Hello Games.
Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai are cowards - X’s deepfake porn feature clearly violates app store guidelines. Why won’t Apple and Google pull i…
Once you’ve traded your principles for proximity to power, do you even run your own company?
How Did TVs Get So Cheap? - by Brian Potter
You’ve 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.
Humanoid showdown: Chinese firms make up 55% of robot exhibitors at US tech event
Chinese humanoid robot makers will dominate CES 2026, with nearly a dozen firms and a record Hong Kong delegation showcasing next-gen machines.
U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Up 77% Since 2009 & The Auto Industry Knew It Would Happen
America’s Pedestrian Death Crisis: 77% Rise in a Decade Shows How Car Capitalism Kills Walkers
How I block all online ads
A couple of years ago, I decided I'd had enough of ads. Not just the occasional banner or a quick pre-roll video — I mean all of them. They have to go.
DRAM prices are spiking, but I don't trust the industry's reasons why
There are a lot of reasons to be skeptical.
Tech unions against enshittification - with Cory Doctorow - YouTube - Trades Union Congress (TUC)
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Inside the massive private power grids fueling the U.S. data center boom
As the buildout of data centers in the United States accelerates, developers are often targeting remote locations where land availability is high. Off-grid solar paired with batteries offers an opportunity to power data…
Ubisoft announces layoffs and the cease of game development at Red Storm Entertainment
The studio will remain open, but 105 people are being laid off as part of Ubisoft's cost reduction programme
Why Are We Still Doing This? - Ed Zitron
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M365 Copilot gets its own version of Claude Cowork
The Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 3 brings new agentic AI tools to create and edit documents, alongside the launch of an E7 price tier that bundles AI tools with M365 apps for $99 per user each month. Businesses should be …
A Playthrough Reborn: Rediscovering Final Fantasy XIV
After a long break, it’s time for my very own Final Fantasy XIV Playthrough Reborn! Here’s my personal adventure, plus an analysis of some of my favorite characters and the story through Heavensward!
Googlers Demand: Worker Safety & ICE Contract Transparency
We are Google workers appalled by the violence inflicted by United States Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs & Border Protection (CBP). In cities across the country we have witnessed these agencies cond…
Google's Agentic AI wipes user's entire HDD without permission in catastrophic failure
The user even made a screen recording to document his troubles
Spotlighting the people, connections, and stories behind your music – Spotify for Artists
Expanded Song Credits, SongDNA, About the song
The Birth & Death of JavaScript
A talk by Gary Bernhardt from PyCon 2014
Spotify Music Library Scraped by Pirate Activist Group
A pirate activist group has reportedly scraped and released metadata from Spotify, and intends to release 86 million audio files.
North Korean infiltrator caught working in Amazon IT department thanks to lag — 110ms keystroke input raises red flags over true location
A barely perceptible keystroke delay was the smoking gun that led to the uncovering of a malign imposter.
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
“We can produce results that meet our quality standards without its assistance.”
New Rumored Xbox Game Pass Tier Includes Only First Party Games
There are rumors of a new Xbox Game Pass tier coming from Microsoft, and this one would offer only first party games.
RISC-V Hits 25% Market Penetration as Qualcomm and Meta Lead the Shift to Open-Source Silicon
RISC-V Hits 25% Market Penetration as Qualcomm and Meta Lead the Shift to Open-Source Silicon
Cloudflare report reveals global internet internet traffic grew 19% in 2025 - but a lot of it was just bots
‘Volatile crawling activity’ plagues platforms, but website owners are fighting back
What’s Hiding Inside Haribo’s Power Bank and Headphones?
CT scans reveal severe battery defects inside Haribo’s 20,000 mAh power bank and earbuds, explaining their quiet removal from Amazon.
I signed up for Trump Mobile two weeks ago and I still don’t have my SIM
Who knew customer support would be so nice?
Apple quietly launches AirPods Max 2
The successor to its premium headphones cost $549 and are launching with enhanced active noise cancellation, the H2 chip, live translation, better sound quality, and more.
This Autonomous Snow Blower Shovels on its Own, Recharges Itself, and Keeps Going
A viral video shows a $5,000 robot effortlessly clearing snow during a winter storm. We dive into how the Yarbo autonomous snow blower works, its limits, and why it has millions rethinking the worst chore of winter.
Creating apps like Signal or WhatsApp could be 'hostile activity,' claims UK watchdog
It's the latest blow to encryption in the UK
SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded [the reworked Splitgate 2 relaunch]
The Arena is Back. December 17
Preloading File Explorer in Windows 11 Doubles RAM Usage, Offers Minimal Speed Boost
Just a week ago, we discussed Microsoft's efforts to enhance File Explorer performance by preloading the application at startup. Recent testing by Windows Latest suggests that this approach results in diminishing return…
The lord almighty has spoken
Meta, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, says it will not conduct new performance-based layoffs, shifting from last year's 5% workforce reduction.
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Try the Final Sentence demo (competitive typing game... and psychological torment)
Final Sentence is a Battle Royale typing game. Together with other players, you find yourself in a hangar, with a typewriter in front of you and a revolver loaded with a single bullet at your temple. Every mistake can b…
Bluesky raises $100 M Series B as new CEO takes charge
Bluesky disclosed a $100M Series B led by Bain Capital Crypto, a round that closed last April, and a new CEO takes charge.
Mark Zuckerberg gifted noise-canceling headphones to his Palo Alto neighbors | Fortune
Zuckerberg's had many clashes with neighbors over real-estate projects.
Affordable crm solutions for growing businesses
Twozo CRM is an AI-powered CRM solution that boosts sales, automates workflows, and drives growth. Easy, affordable, and scalable. Start your free trial today!
How I discovered a hidden microphone on a Chinese NanoKVM
NanoKVM is a hardware KVM switch developed by the Chinese company Sipeed. Released last year, it enables remote control of a computer or server using a virtu...
OpenAI Will Shut Down Sora Video Platform
OpenAI is planning to discontinue Sora, the generative-AI video creation platform it launched in late 2024. Disney has ended its partnership for Sora.
Pokemon tree of life
To celebrate 30 years of catching ’em all, discover the parallels between the Pokemon universe and our own.
Internet Archive Faces Copyright Lawsuit Over 'Myspace Dragon Hoard'
Illinois-based musician Anthony Martino is suing the Internet Archive for copyright infringement over its MySpace Dragon Hoard collection.
CPU Development in Factorio (39C3)
Factorio ist ein Fabriksimulationsspiel mit integriertem Logiksystem. Dies ermöglichte mir den Bau einer CPU, die unter anderem aus einer...
GOP overhaul of broadband permit laws: Cities hate it, cable companies love it
Cities and counties call congressional plan an “unprecedented federal intrusion.”…
Final Fantasy IX animated series officially in production at EuroVisual, titled Black Mages Legacy
The FF9 anime has resurfaced once again, now officially in development at EuroVisual and titled Black Mages Legacy.
TIL that incest is legal in many countries. For example: Brazil, Russia, South Korea, Japan, Mainland China (but incest is illegal in Hong …
Laws regarding incest (i.e. sexual activity between family members or close relatives) vary considerably between jurisdictions, and depend on the type of sexual activity and the nature of the family relationship of the …
From scourge to saviour: How the sun powered the grid through a heatwave
For so long, the pounding sunshine of an Australian heatwave was the grid's biggest threat. It has now become its greatest asset.
Bit flips: How cosmic rays grounded a fleet of aircraft
Radiation from space that led to more than 6,000 Airbus aircraft needing emergency computer updates could become a growing problem.