IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps)-linked media outlines plan to tax and control undersea internet cables in the Hormuz Strait — Iran…
If data is the new oil, we will be down two oils.
TIL about system justification theory and how people defend unfair systems because it’s easier than admitting they’re being screwed
System justification theory is a theory within social psychology that system-justifying beliefs serve a psychologically palliative function. It proposes that people have several underlying needs, which vary from individ…
Nick Bostrom Has a Plan for Humanity’s ‘Big Retirement
The philosopher thinks humans should pursue advanced AI and the promise of a âsolved world.â
The Web Design Museum released 44 classic Cartoon Network Flash games from the early 2000s, now playable in the browser.
The Web Design Museum released 44 classic Cartoon Network Flash games from the early 2000s, now playable in the browser. Play them here: https://www.webdesignmuseum.org/flash-game-exhibitions/cartoon-network-flash-games
AI data center project secretly sucked 29 million gallons of water over 15 months before detected by residents complaining about low water …
County's soft touch is attributed to the data center being 'our largest customer, and we have to be partners.'
While refrigerators and air conditioners still rely on gases that can leak, a Cambridge startup raises $10 million to create refrigeration …
A Cambridge startup is betting on plastic crystals to transform refrigeration by replacing gases with solid materials that change temperature under pressure, in a technology still under development and initially aimed a…
Software bloat (2026)
What is software bloat? Throughout my life, and the decades before, I have heard over and over again about the advances in computer hardware. I have studied how computers execute instructions, designed simple ones in RT…
When Escalator Breaks, It Turns Stairs
We need resilient systems that fall back to sanity when broken / discriminating. And not whatever.
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.
Ryan Cohen Says He ‘Isn’t Passionate’ About GameStop As He Makes Desperate Bid For eBay
Failing to convince eBay leadership on other stakes, the GameStop CEO leverages his emotional investment
'Nature' Retracts Paper on the Benefits of ChatGPT in Education
The retracted study on ChatGPT in education was already cited hundreds of times.
OpenAI sued over ChatGPT’s alleged role in guiding FSU shooter | The lawsuit claims the shooter carried out his attack using instructions a…
The lawsuit claims the shooter carried out his attack using instructions and advice provided by ChatGPT.
French prosecutors escalate probe of Elon Musk and X to criminal investigation
France is investigating whether Elon Musk and his social media app X were complicit in spreading harmful AI deepfakes.
Sorry, iPhone 17 Users: You Don’t Qualify for Apple’s $250 Million Siri Lawsuit Settlement
Apple still denies wrongdoing.
Elsevier vs Meta: first science publisher sues over scraped research papers
Science publishing giant Elsevier has joined a class-action lawsuit against Meta that alleges the reproduction of copyrighted works in developing the Llama AI model.
“Cannot be explained” – New ultra stainless steel stuns researchers
A team at the University of Hong Kong has developed a new “super steel” that can survive the harsh conditions needed to make green hydrogen from seawater. The material uses an unexpected double-protection mechanism that…
Indie developer who got blocked on Steam for “potential infringement” of his own work finally gets green light after issuing license declar…
WIRED TOKYO 2007 developer Daikichi_EMP has announced a resolution of his IP violation predicament on Steam.
DXC Technology workers begin rolling strikes over underpayment
Technology workers will begin 24 rolling strikes until May 12.
New Steam update shows four Steam Machine models, though we still don't have a release date
Presumably that's for different specced models.
Iran mulls taking full control of all 7 undersea internet cables passing through Strait of Hormuz
The undersea cables carry a large share of global data traffic between Europe, the Gulf, and Asia. Tehran proposes to impose a toll for submarine cables that provide internet communications. Iran also wants all manageme…
Reddit Starts Blocking Mobile Website, Pushing Users to App Instead
Social network Reddit recently began blocking mobile visitors to its website while pushing them to download the official Reddit app, and it's fair to say that the move is not going down well with users. If you visit red…
Former IT contractor convicted for wiping 96 US government databases
A federal jury has convicted a Virginia man for his role in a retaliatory cyberattack that wiped dozens of US government databases.
Over 92,000 tech layoffs in just 5 months of 2026: AI replacing jobs faster than expected as Meta, Microsoft, Amazon job cuts trigger fear …
Tech layoffs 2026: Over 92,000 tech jobs vanished by May 2026, with April seeing the worst layoffs in two years. US tech giants like Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon are cutting staff, citing AI efficiencies and past over-hi…
Big AI's Regulatory Capture: Mapping Industry Interference and Government Complicity
Over the past decade, the AI industry has come to exert an unprecedented economic, political and societal power and influence. It is therefore critical that we comprehend the extent and depth of pervasive and multifacet…
Boulder Bros! - 8 bit mobile game - runs in your browser
Keep going, it gets more difficult - and only headshots count!
GrapheneOS says Google is making life harder for rival operating systems and devices
GrapheneOS claims Google's security systems make it harder for alternative operating systems and devices to access apps and online services.
FCC Attempts to Solve Robocall Problem by Potentially Creating Even Bigger Privacy Problem
This move could kill burner phones if it goes forward.
AI data centers face increasing complaints about inaudible but 'felt' infrasound — citizens complain high- and low-frequency sounds do not …
Data centers emit sounds from the humming of cooling systems, rumbling of diesel generators, and whirring of fans, which can be heard for hundreds…
tangled: The next-generation social coding platform
Tangled now has native support for vouching! You can vouch or denounce users that you interact with. Vouched users will have a green shield icon beside their profile pictures, and denounced users will have a red one. Yo…
How We Lost Communication to Entertainment
How We Lost Communication to Entertainment par Ploum - Lionel Dricot.
Obsidian Plugin Abused in Social Engineering Campaign to Deliver New PHANTOMPULSE RAT - CyberNetSec.io
A sophisticated campaign is abusing the Obsidian note-taking app to deliver a new RAT, PHANTOMPULSE, to targets in the finance and crypto sectors using social engineering and malicious plugins.
Plex’s price hikes prove I was right to switch to Jellyfin
Streaming your own media shouldn’t come with a subscription. Here’s why Plex users are frustrated — and why Jellyfin might be a better bet.
Lithium deposit valued at over $1.5 trillion discovered in the U.S.
McDermitt Caldera in Oregon is attracting attention for what could be one of the largest lithium deposits ever identified in the U.S.
Mark Zuckerberg Just Told 8,000 Employees Their Layoffs Are a Line Item in His $145 Billion AI Bill
On Meta’s Q1 2026 earnings call, CFO Susan Li said the quiet part out loud. “We recently shared internally that we plan to reduce the size of our employee base in May. We believe a leaner operating model will allow us t…
Equal Earth Map
A wall map in the Equal Earth projection showing countries of the world. The map is free of charge.
A major watchdog says data centers are wreaking havoc on North America's power grid
The top North American grid watchdog warns that AI data centers threaten grid stability with power swings, calling for action to prevent outages.
Forza Horizon 6 Leaks And Is Being Pirated On PC More Than A Week Before Release
In what looks like an accidental unencrypted upload, Playground Games has inadvertently leaked the entire Forza Horizon 6 build on Steam.
Fintech startup Parker files for bankruptcy
Parker, a well-funded startup offering corporate credit cards and banking services, has filed for bankruptcy and is widely reported to have shut down.
How Star Trek's Visual Style Evolved | Rowan J Coleman
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Multiple universities forced to reschedule final exams after Canvas cyber incident
On Thursday, dozens of students took to social media to say they saw a message from a cybercriminal group as they navigated through Canvas, an educational platform created by Instructure that hosts teaching materials, t…
Why are AGI and conscious AI just a marketing scam?
Does conscious AI really exist, or is it just a marketing scam to raise billions and capture your personal data?
I found 5 wildly anti-Arab moments in 80s movies.
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
SAP dives deeper into Iceberg with Dremio acquisition
: ERP giant previously leaned on Databricks for integration
Internet Archive Launches New Foundation in Switzerland
Thirty years ago, Brewster Kahle founded the Internet Archive with an ambitious goal: Universal Access to All Knowledge. Today, that mission continues to grow with an exciting new chapter: the launch of the Internet Arc…
Both Fedora and Ubuntu will get AI support – soon
Furores are fermenting in the forums
That Drone in the Sky Could Be Tracking Your Car
Police are using their drones as flying automated license plate readers (ALPRs), airborne police cameras that make it easier than ever for law enforcement to follow you. "The Flock Safety drone, specifically, are flying…
TIL about featherbedding
Featherbedding is the practice of hiring more workers than are needed to perform a given job, or to adopt work procedures which appear pointless, complex and time-consuming merely to employ additional workers.[1] The te…
We accidentally recreated old Facebook
Background We started off with a simple idea for a product; we wanted to re-use the chat interface for everything except chat. It was supposed to be just for photos but expandable later. The idea was that most people al…
ABC refuses to capitulate to U.S President admin, fights FCC probe into 'The View' | FCC chair Brendan Car hasn’t been able to bully ABC an…
FCC chair hasn't been able to bully ABC and owner Disney into submission.