OnePlus update blocks downgrades and custom ROMs by blowing a fuse
The OnePlus ColorOS 16.0.3.501 Anti-Rollback Fuse Incident refers to the January 2026 deployment of firmware updates by OnePlus that introduced a hardware-level anti-rollback mechanism. This permanently prevents users f…
Researchers figured out how to run a 120-billion parameter model across four regular desktop PCs
EPFL researchers have developed new software – now spun-off into a start-up - that eliminates the need for data to be sent to third-party cloud services when AI is used to complete a task. This could challenge the busin…
Pragmata surpasses 1m copies sold in just two days
In just two days after release, Capcom's latest game - Pragmata - has surpassed 1m units sold.
UK announces largest ever facial recognition rollout as part of policing reforms
The UK has announced large-scale policing reforms, including new investments into artificial intelligence and increased Live Facial Recognition deployments.
A post-American, enshittification-resistant internet
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NVIDIA and AMD GPU Prices Projected to Surge in Q1 2026
Philippines — Leading graphics card manufacturers NVIDIA and AMD are set to implement significant price increases starting in the first quarter of 2026,
HubVanta AI
Access all the great AI video and image generation models in one place. Create stunning visuals with Midjourney, Flux AI, Sora 2, Veo 3, and more.
As player numbers fall, Highguard makes the actually-quite-good 5v5 mode permanent
Highguard is gaining more positive reviews following the addition of a 5v5 mode that's becoming permanent, but does it have a fighting chance?
GOP overhaul of broadband permit laws: Cities hate it, cable companies love it
Cities and counties call congressional plan an “unprecedented federal intrusion.”…
Lastest Riot Vanguard Update Can Brick Your Hardware (If You're a Cheater)
Riot Games' kernal level anti-cheat, Vanguard, has received an update which is allegedly altering system firmware associated with cheating.
Amazon MMO New World Has Just a Year to Live, Rust Dev Offers to Buy It - IGN
Amazon has announced that its MMO, New World, will be officially taken offline from all platforms on January 31, 2027.
Border Patrol Agent Recorded Raid with Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
New videos and photos shared with 404 Media show a Border Patrol agent wearing Meta Ray-Bans glasses with the recording light clearly on. This is despite a DHS ban on officers recording with personal devices.
Vibe Coding: Empowering and Imprisoning - Anil Dash
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Roblox to block children from talking to adult strangers after string of lawsuits
Gaming platform to use facial age estimation to limit chats to similar age groups, as allegations of grooming grow
The Data Center Backlash Is Swallowing American Politics
Activists on both the left and the right are pushing back against AI development.
Transgender TSA officer sues Kristi Noem after Trump’s executive order bars her from patting down travelers
Exclusive details: TSA officer Danielle Mittereder ‘just wants to do her job,’ her attorney told The Independent. ‘And she’s not allowed to do it, for the sole reason that she is transgender.’
'The PS5 is only in the middle of [it's lifespan],' says Sony CFO
Sony CFO Lin Tao says the PlayStation 5 still has plenty of life left in it.
Inequality alone doesn’t cause civil unrest – but internet access adds the crucial spark
Some regimes may be tempted to shut down the internet to maintain stability. But new research shows why reducing the wealth gap has become crucial for maintaining security.
Google Tips Biggest Upgrade to Its Search Box in 25 Years, 'Reimagined' by AI
Google promises a 'more intuitive' search that supports text, images, files, video, and Chrome tabs. It also teases 'information agents' for paid subscribers that will do the searching for you.
DI.DAY is a Movement to Encourage People to Ditch Big Tech
A new day for privacy advocates to look forward to.
Digital Foundry: Nvidia G-Sync Pulsar is a Motion Clarity Revelation
We break down our findings after weeks of tests.
Cfait: CalDav TODO list handler written in Rust (TUI+GUI)
CalDav TODO list handler written in Rust. Contribute to trougnouf/cfait development by creating an account on GitHub.
Powdertoy: FOSS falling sand
The Powder Toy is a desktop version of the classic 'falling sand' physics sandbox game, it simulates air pressure and velocity as well as heat!
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.
Anthropic says Chinese hackers used its Claude AI chatbot in cyberattacks
State-sponsored cybercriminals used Anthropic's tech to target tech companies, financial institutions and other organizations, AI company alleges.
Round-the-clock renewables: New report says clean energy now challenges fossil fuels on price
The cost of battery storage has dropped more than 90 per cent since 2010, bringing the cost of renewable energy down with it.
RAM Prices Got You Down? Try DDR3. Seriously!
DDR3 seemed plenty fast when it first showed up 19 years ago. Who could say no to 6400 Mb/s transfer speeds? Of course compared to the modern DDR5 that’s glacially slow, but given that RAM is…
Karl Marx sent a letter to Abraham Lincoln congratulating him for the abolition of Slavery
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A hacker group is poisoning open source code at an unprecedented scale
GitHub is just the latest victim of TeamPCP, a gang that has carried out a spree of software supply chain attacks.
Guarding My Git Forge Against AI Scrapers - VulpineCitrus
A summary of the techniques in place to protect my git forge
MacBook Neo Outsold Every Other Mac in Its Q1 2026 Debut Quarter
Apple shipped 1.1 million MacBook Neo units in the first quarter of the year, according to IDC, making it one of the strongest Mac debut performances in recent memory (via TechCrunch). The figure is particularly strikin…
Halo Infinite's Last Update Arrives This Month As Devs Move To Other Halo Projects
After four years, Halo: Infinite proves to be finite after all, but the team isn't leaving Halo behind.
Zillow loses thousands of listings in fight over “hidden” homes | Zillow asked for a preliminary injunction as real estate industry fight h…
Zillow asked for a preliminary injunction as real estate industry fight heats up.
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.
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,...
Zoox will let public riders use its robotaxis in San Francisco
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Trump Mobile Site Reportedly Exposing Customers' Private Data
The security flaw also suggests the carrier only has about 10,000 unique customers and about 30,000 T1 phone preorders, according to two YouTubers alerted to the bug by a viewer.
GitHub - DioCrafts/OxiCloud: ☁️ OxiCloud server, efficient and secure way to save all your data
☁️ OxiCloud server, efficient and secure way to save all your data - DioCrafts/OxiCloud
Rustdesk's lesser known features
An open-source remote desktop application designed for self-hosting, as an alternative to TeamViewer. - rustdesk/rustdesk
RAM shortage chaos expands to GPUs, high-capacity SSDs, and even hard drives
GPU makers may prioritize more profitable models; large SSDs are harder to find.
Anna’s Archive loses .org domain, says suspension likely unrelated to Spotify piracy
We don't believe this has to do with our Spotify backup," Anna's Archive says.
The Americas lose measles-free status
Canada lost its national certification after nearly three decades over a 5,000-case outbreak, while the US is also at risk.
TIL that it's even possible to make a kazoo sound good
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Google Employees Internally Share Memes About How Its AI Sucks
Google’s CEO says 75% of the company’s code is AI-generated. The people who write that code say the AI they’re using is overhyped.
Protesters break into COP30 venue in Brazil
More than 200 delegations, including senior world leaders, are attending the UN climate talks.
Red Dead 2 Comparison Videos Are Lying to You
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Amazon is cracking down on illegal streaming on its Fire TV Stick
Piracy apps are getting the boot from Amazon’s TV streaming sticks.
Kernel Community Drafts a Plan For Replacing Linus Torvalds
Linus plans to live forever. But just in case he doesn't, there's now a succession plan (though no actual successor).
Principles and Execution of Beyond Visual Range Air Combat
While it may not be as visually dramatic as close in dogfighting, Beyond visual range combat remain one of the most if not the most important aspect of air combat now a day, so let dive in and expl…
I Work For an Evil [Tech] Company, but Outside Work, I’m Actually a Really Good Person
I love my job. I make a great salary, there’s a clear path to promotion, and a never-ending supply of cold brew in the office. And even though my j...