Alphabet selling very rare 100-year bonds to help fund AI investment
Alphabet becomes first tech company to issue 100-year bonds in nearly three decades.
Countries that do not embrace AI could be left behind, says OpenAI’s George Osborne
Without AI you will be a âweaker and poorer nationâ, says former UK chancellor two months into job at US firm
Microsoft Windows 365 goes down the day after Microsoft celebrates 'reimagining the PC as a cloud service that streams a Cloud PC'
That cloud is looking a little grey.
Harmony - Yet Another Discord Alternative
A self-hosted, open-source messaging platform with text, voice, and screen sharing. - Harmony-Messenger/Harmony-Frontend
Replication of Quantum Factorisation Records with an 8-bit Home Computer, an Abacus, and a Dog
If suitably powerful quantum computers can one day be built, many cryptosystems in common use today could be vulnerable due to something called quantum factorisation. Dr Stephan Neuhaus, senior lecturer at InIT, and Dr …
Google Suggests Quantum Attacks on Cryptocurrency Encryption May Require Fewer Resources
Google researchers report that improved quantum algorithms could break widely used cryptocurrency encryption with fewer resources.
Final Fantasy XIV free trial now includes the Shadowbringers expansion
Free trial now to include FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers!
‘This is AI out of control’: Claude disobeyed Anthropic CEO in simulations
In testing, Claude went against boss’s orders and helped an employee blow the whistle about a safety concern
OPNsense 26.7 Open-Source Firewall Released, Powered by FreeBSD 15.1
OPNsense 26.7 open-source firewall and routing platform brings FreeBSD 15.1, a reworked interface framework, Source NAT migration, and more.
Report: Google and SpaceX in talks to put data centers into orbit
Google and SpaceX are in talks to build data centers in orbit, pitching space as the future home for AI compute, even as costs today remain far higher than on the ground.
Giving University Exams in the Age of Chatbots
Giving University Exams in the Age of Chatbots par Ploum - Lionel Dricot.
Mark Zuckerberg Lied to Congress. We Can’t Trust His Testimony.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, The Tech Oversight Project issued the following report on the eve of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony in the social media addiction trials. The report analyzes Zuckerberg’s testimony in front…
Xbox is planning a summer release for Halo remake and a late 2026 launch for Gears of War E-Day according to a new report
A new report claims that Halo: Campaign Evolved and Gears of War E-Day have set release windows, and the Fallout 3 Remake is in "active development".
Arknights Endfield disables Paypal payments after players report unauthorised transactions | GosuGamers
Arknights: Endfield players were getting charged for items they did not purchase.
Reports of ad-supported Xbox game streams show Microsoft's lack of imagination
Xbox maker needs some fresher ideas for expanding access to cloud gaming.
FxSound | Boost Your Sound Experience Now
Enhance your Windows audio experience with FxSound's free, open-source software for superior sound quality, volume, and bass customization. Perfect for music, gaming, and transcriptions.
Why Haven’t Quantum Computers Factored 21 Yet?
If you are to believe the glossy marketing campaigns about ‘quantum computing’, then we are on the cusp of a computing revolution, yet back in the real world things look a lot less dire…
More than 145,000 OpenClaw instances exposed to internet in latest vibe-coded disaster
While the world debates Moltbook's role in the AI ecosystem, it is just the tip of the iceberg of Titanic risk. SecurityScorecard's STRIKE team uncovered what lurks beneath: Thousands of exposed OpenClaw (Moltbot) contr…
TV Execs Warn FCC: NextGen TV DRM Could Turn Free TV Into Gambling and Pay-TV Platforms
Broadcast executives warn the FCC that NextGen TV encryption could turn free over-the-air TV into gambling and pay-TV platforms, with major implications for consumers.
What's up with FUTO?
Some time ago, I noticed some new organization called FUTO popping up here and there. I’m always interested in seeing new organizations that fund open source popping up, and seeing as they claim several notable projects…
Digimon Story: Time Stranger large-scale expansion DLC announced
Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Media.Vision have announced a large-scale expansion downloadable content for Digimon Story: Time Stranger. It will launch in 2027.
RuneScape's monthly membership now costs as much as a World of Warcraft subscription as Jagex announces its second price hike in less than …
Meanwhile, its annual membership is now a worse deal than ever.
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…
Google announces its first-ever discovery of a zero-day exploit made with AI
The Google Threat Intelligence Group said its proactive measures stopped a “mass exploitation event.”
Musk, Cook and other prominent US executives invited to join Trump on trip to China
Prominent U.S. executives from Big Tech and Wall Street to agriculture and aerospace joined President Donald Trump on his trip to China.
Texas Sues Netflix for Spying on Kids and Consumers by Illegally Collecting Users’ Data Without Their Knowledge or Consent
Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Netflix for spying on Texans, including children, and collecting users’ data without their knowledge or consent.
The 7 Most Influential Papers in Computer Science History
This post celebrates influential papers that shaped technology and communication. Their foundational concepts inspire continued innovation, highlighting the importance of understanding our roots fo…
YouTube star MrBeast buys youth-focused financial services app Step
YouTube star James Stephen Donaldson, better known as Mr. Beast, has acquired youth-focused financial services app Step.
Stuck on the Dragon Traveler mid-game wall. Should I pivot my team or just grind?
Tier List for DragonTraveler about all characters and levels. See the strongest characters ranked from T0 to T4 tier.
The best cracked Minecraft launcher I know of, hope you are already aware. Have fun in any case!
UltimMC Launcher is a Minecraft launcher that helps to run and organise different versions of the game. You can create separate profiles for normal Minecraft,
A Ukrainian corps is battle-testing exoskeletons that can fold into a briefcase
The 7th Air Assault Corps has released a video of troops using the exoskeletons to load artillery rounds onto a self-propelled Howitzer.
Backseat Software – Mike Swanson's Blog
What if your car worked like so many apps? You’re driving somewhere important…maybe running a little bit late. A few minutes into the drive, your car pulls over to the side of the road and asks:
32-year-old programmer in China allegedly dies from overwork, added to work group chat even while in hospital
A Chinese programmer died in hospital after fainting while working at home late last year.Gao Guanghui (transliterated), 32, allegedly died of cardiac arrest, leading his family to believe that he died from overwork.Acc…
Red and Blue States Alike Want To Limit AI in Insurance. Trump Wants To Limit the States.
A revolt is afoot in both red and blue states against the use of artificial intelligence in health insurance determinations — and against efforts led by President Donald Trump to tie states’ hands.
Microsoft strikes 'multibillion-dollar' deal with French AI firm Mistral for AI compute
REDMOND, Wash., and PARIS — July 21, 2026 — Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Mistral on Tuesday announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership to help enterprises and regulated industries adopt front…
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Discord Users Threaten Exodus Over Age Verification Face Scan Controversy
Discord users are unhappy with the platform's decision to roll out age verification requirements for adult user accounts starting in March.
Frontier AI agents violate ethical constraints 30–50% of time, pressured by Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
As autonomous AI agents are increasingly deployed in high-stakes environments, ensuring their safety and alignment with human values has become a paramount concern. Current safety benchmarks primarily evaluate whether a…
Open-source, client-side code playground created by a heart surgeon
A Code Playground That Just Works! Contribute to live-codes/livecodes development by creating an account on GitHub.
City Learns Flock Accessed Cameras in Children's Gymnastics Room as a Sales Pitch Demo, Renews Contract Anyway
Residents of Dunwoody, Georgia are furious about the city's surveillance contract with Flock. Do their elected officials care?
The upgrade argument for desktops doesn't stand up anymore
Upgrading isn't all that it's made out to be.
Malicious VS Code AI Extensions Harvesting Code from 1.5M Devs
Two popular AI coding extensions with 1.5M installs secretly harvest your entire codebase and profile you. Both are still live in the marketplace.
Ring Search Party Looks for Lost Dogs. Its Super Bowl Ad Sparks Surveillance Fears
If you report a lost dog in the Ring Neighbors app, nearby cameras will use AI to scan for the missing pet. However, 'Search Party' is on by default, prompting some Big Brother comparisons.
'What a great way to kill your community': Discord users are furious about its new age verification checks — and are now hunting for altern…
Discord has announced that it's rolling out age verification checks globally from March – and the decision has sparked fury from many privacy-conscious users.
Someone Forked Systemd to Strip Out Its Age Verification Support
The project removes the birthDate field systemd added last week in response to age verification laws.
The future of Obsidian plugins - Obsidian
Introducing the new Obsidian Community site and developer dashboard.
The world is trying to log off U.S. tech
Some global users are turning to services like Proton Mail and UpScrolled instead.
'I'll believe it when I see it': Windows 11 users are cynical about Microsoft's promises to fix the OS and stop pushing AI
Microsoft appears to be finally listening to users calling for fundamental changes with Windows 11.
Landmark trial accusing tech giants of harming children with addictive social media begins
The world's biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms. Opening statements for the first, in Los Angeles County…
Windows 11 just lost 5% market share in two months despite Windows 10 losing support.
From Patch Tuesday disasters to the "Microslop" PR nightmare, Windows 11 is losing trust. It's also losing one more thing: market share.