TikTok faces app deletions, censorship claims and glitches in days after its ownership change
Censorship claims, technical problems and a report of a surge in app deletions are just some of the challenges TikTok is facing this week as it adjusts to a new ownership structure in the U.S.
White House tech chief slams EU AI Act, champions Trump's approach as Davos begins
Michael Kratsios, President Trump’s chief science and tech adviser, highlights wins in AI for science while teasing exports of American AI.
Australia’s Social Media Ban Was Pushed By Ad Agency Focused On Gambling Ads It Didn’t Want Banned
We’ve talked about the Australian social media ban that went into effect last week, how dumb it is, and why it’s already a mess. But late last week, some additional news broke that makes the whole …
Manyverse – a peer-to-peer social network
A social network off the grid – mobile and available on Android
Real Estate Giant Redfin Exposed Users’ Personal Info on Listing Contact Forms
Contact forms on Redfin's real estate listings displayed past users’ names, email addresses, and phone numbers.
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I will try this once xmr and certain btc folks, there are devs writing privacy code in literal jail right now trump is president, we have a window to finally make progress and make privacy normal again all over crypto w…
Ladybird Browser adopts Rust, with help from AI
We're adopting Rust as our C++ successor language, and using AI agents to accelerate the transition.
Oh, good: Discord's age verification rollout has ties to Palantir co-founder and panopticon architect Peter Thiel
Discord is "experimenting" with an age authentication vendor whose major investors include Thiel's Founders Fund.
European Commission Trials Matrix to Replace Microsoft Teams
The Matrix protocol is being lined up as a sovereign backup to Microsoft Teams
Was there censorship on TikTok after the U.S. takeover?
A TikTok outage more likely explains recent anomalies – there’s no evidence of larger platform changes so far.
Notes on the Intel 8086 processor's arithmetic-logic unit
In 1978, Intel introduced the 8086 processor, a revolutionary chip that led to the modern x86 architecture. Unlike modern 64-bit processors,...
Why adding modern controls to 1996's Tomb Raider simply doesn't work
For our C:\ArsGames series, we look at the controls conundrum of early 3D.
Ubisoft initiates colossal restructure to become a more 'gamer-centric' company
The publisher is restructuring around five 'creative houses' by implementing cost-cutting, project cancellations, and a return-to-office mandate.
Australia said to grant US access to Australians’ biometric data
This arrangement is part of negotiations tied to the US Visa Waiver Program and the Enhanced Border Security Partnership.
Say hello to CC, a new AI productivity agent that connects your Gmail, Calendar and Drive to deliver a personalized briefing every morning.…
CC is an experimental AI productivity agent in Gmail by Google Labs. Get a personalized email briefing every morning and email CC anytime for help.
A new "Starship Troopers" movie is in the works. "District 9" filmmaker Neill Blomkamp is writing & directing. It will be based on the 1959…
We now have confirmation that a new Starship Troopers movie is in the works at Sony Pictures, with Diu struct 9 director Neill Blomkap set to helm and pen the script...
So... Bilbo was kinda Bougie
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Big Tech is racing to own Africa’s internet
Amazon has joined Starlink, Google, and Meta in the scramble to control how Africa goes online.
I accidentally became a FOSS maintainer and all I got was this lousy new perspective on librarianship
I delivered this talk at the Everything Open 2026 conference in Canberra
WhisperPair Attack Exploits Google Fast Pair to Hijack Bluetooth Devices
The WhisperPair attack abuses a flaw in Google Fast Pair, allowing attackers to hijack Bluetooth accessories, track users, and eavesdrop on audio.
Wanderer - federated trail database (komoot etc)
The self-hosted trail database
The Sinister & Surreal World of Gregg Araki
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Every time women interact in the Star Wars prequels
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The Household Items That Spy On You
Here are common household items that are being used to spy on you.
Richard Pryor nails the connection between racism and capitalism
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The Human Element in Art
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Texas sues TV makers for taking screenshots of what people watch
The Texas Attorney General sued five major television manufacturers, accusing them of illegally collecting their users' data by secretly recording what they watch using Automated Content Recognition (ACR) technology.
South Korea objects as US immigration raids Hyundai plant
Seoul demands protection for nationals, investors as Trump’s immigration crackdown sees hundreds detained in ICE raid.
MSI's $80 AMD motherboards with DDR4 support swoop in to rescue gamers amid the global RAM crisis
MSI has fired up the AM4 furnace again.
Europe Accuses TikTok of ‘Addictive Design’ and Pushes for Change
European Union regulators said the app’s infinite scroll and personalized algorithm led to “compulsive” behavior, especially among children.
Life is Strange: Reunion officially announced, will conclude the Max and Chloe saga | VGC
The latest entry in Square Enix’s series is coming in March…
The poor man's process is a cheap filmmaking technique to shot car scenes. The car is stationary. Somebody shakes it & lights are cleverly …
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A Developer Accidentally Found CSAM in AI Data. Google Banned Him For It
Mark Russo reported the dataset to all the right organizations, but still couldn't get into his accounts for months.
What to know about Trump's draft proposal to curtail state AI regulations
President Donald Trump is considering pressuring states to stop regulating artificial intelligence. A draft executive order obtained by The Associated Press reveals the plan.
GRRM teases Game of Thrones sequel
George R.R. Martin teases the 'Game of Thrones' universe will finally get to the world after the OG show's divisive finale.
McDonald's not lovin' it when hacker exposes rotten security
: Burger slinger gets a McRibbing, reacts by firing staffer who helped
Melania Is Far-Right Propaganda. Thankfully, Nobody’s Buying It
The white supremacist classic The Birth of a Nation was such effective filmmaking that it revived the Ku Klux Klan. Melania Trump’s cack-handed Amazon documentary has got a few Republicans excited, but little more than …
TIL that Tron: Ares is a movie made from the third act of the original, scrapped sequel
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The Genius Effects of Old Movies
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Does Anyone Still Play Connect 4?
Connect 4 is a classic strategy game where you drop pieces to align four in a row. Play against friends or computer on Infunx.
Releases · Medard22/Dolphin-MMJR2-VBI
A fork of Dolphin MMJR2 - with added VBI Skip hack and further fixes ported over from Dolphin Official. - Medard22/Dolphin-MMJR2-VBI
Americans are destroying Flock surveillance cameras | TechCrunch
While some cities are moving to end their contracts with Flock over its links to ICE, others are taking matters into their own hands.
How to solve Discord's age verification issues
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Xbox Hardware Sales Plunge 32% YoY as Services Keep Gaming Division Afloat
Microsoft just reported its Q4 2025 results, providing some interesting insights into its gaming ventures. The company's overall quarterly revenue increased by an impressive 17% compared to the same period last year, re…
New Episode of The Amazing Digital Circus Soon
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Hands on with North Korea’s Illegal Phones
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DOJ plans to label trans Americans as "mentally defective" to take away their guns
Attorney General Pam Bondi is all-in on Trump's escalating assault on trans people.
Google’s New Android Update Locks Your Apps And Hides Your Messages
What you need to know before this next update hits your phone.
Hardware Store Marauder’s Map Is Clarkian Magic
The “Marauder’s Map” is a magical artifact from the Harry Potter franchise. That sort of magic isn’t real, but as Arthur C. Clarke famously pointed out, it doesn’t nee…