Microsoft stole my Chrome tabs, and it wants yours, too (www.theverge.com)
Google Update Reveals AI Will Read All Your Private Messages (www.forbes.com)
Google Update Reveals AI Will Read All Your Private Messages::New warning as AI suddenly targets billions of private messages on smartphones…
Amazon terminates iRobot deal, Roomba maker to lay off 31% of staff (www.cnbc.com)
Amazon terminates iRobot deal, Roomba maker to lay off 31% of staff::Amazon and iRobot said regulatory concerns made it impossible for the deal to move forward, sending the Roomba makers’ shares plummeting.
GoFundMe Is a Boon for Disaster Survivors. Especially the Wealthy Ones. Campaigns on the crowdfunding site raised more money for wildfire survivors with high incomes than for those who need help most (www.nytimes.com)
Microsoft is getting rid of WordPad after 28 years – the veteran editor has been present in the OS since Windows 95 (gadgettendency.com)
Microsoft is getting rid of WordPad after 28 years – the veteran editor has been present in the OS since Windows 95::Microsoft has begun getting rid of another veteran application in its proprietary operating system. The company has released a new test build of Windows 11
A runaway datacenter power grab is great news for net zero (www.theregister.com)
An opinion piece suggesting nuclear power the answer to datacenter needs, could AWS/GCP/Azure actually work together to solve this challenge?
Efficient irrigation system for sustainable agriculture (riego3d.com)
Important tips to keep in mind...
The variety of almost limitless applications of 3D printing (riego3d.com)
An important advantage of 3D printing is the ability to customize the products. Companies can create customized products to better meet customers’ needs. In addition, 3D printing enables the weight of products to be reduced through internal honeycomb structures, which plays a particularly important role in the aviation and...
Enshittification: The 2023 Digital Word of the Year (www.versobooks.com)
Enshittification became popular in 2023 after it was used in a blog post by author of The Internet Con, Cory Doctorow, who used it to describe how digital platforms can become worse and worse:...
Ukraine Seeks Guidance From Israel To Reopen Airspace, Concerns Remain (Ukraine politics) (www.forbes.com)
YouTube’s climate deniers turn into climate doomers — A new report documents a sharp rise in arguments that clean energy and climate policies won’t work (grist.org)
YouTube’s climate deniers turn into climate doomers — A new report documents a sharp rise in arguments that clean energy and climate policies won’t work::A new report documents a shift away from climate denial and a sharp rise in arguments that clean energy and climate policies won’t work.
"We're nowhere near the point where an AI can do your job, but we're well past the point where your boss can be suckered into firing you and replacing you with a bot that fails at doing your job." (Pluralistic) (mbin.grits.dev)
modern operating system running on a Reagan era computer (www.youtube.com)
Is YouFibre any good?
Hey, I’m in the UK and have been getting bombarded by a somewhat-aggressive campaign by YouFibre for their broadband. The actual claims they make are pretty impressive and their Trustpilot score is good, but it’s a little too good and a lot of the reviews feel a bit off so I’m skeptical. Looking on sites other than...
Google's annoying 'update ownership' sideload warning spreads to more apps and phones (www.androidpolice.com)
Demand for gas down 7% as wind energy increases (www.rte.ie)
Demand for gas down 7% as wind energy increases::undefined
Streamlined Solutions: Unveiling the Benefits of Shop Software Online (www.brikl.com)
Discover a revolution in software procurement with ‘Streamlined Solutions.’ This title encapsulates the myriad benefits of shop software online. Experience unparalleled convenience as you navigate a diverse array of applications from the comfort of your device. Unveil user reviews and ratings for informed decisions, and...
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek says Apple's new App Store changes are a 'new low' (www.businessinsider.com)
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek says Apple’s new App Store changes are a ‘new low’::Spotify chief executive Daniel Ek said Apple’s new changes to its App Store in the EU are a “masterclass in distortion.”
[Corp Blog] What is an evil twin attack, and should they worry you? Alternate title: should you use VPN when connecting to the public WIFI? (protonvpn.com)
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Hyundai's "E-corner" system (www.youtube.com)
I am all for easy parallel parking and tight turn-around!
Chip smuggling operation that sent 53,000 banned American chips to China gets busted — $12 million worth of chips funneled through South Korean company (www.tomshardware.com)
Chip smuggling operation that sent 53,000 banned American chips to China gets busted — $12 million worth of chips funneled through South Korean company::A smuggling operation carried out by the unnamed South Korean ‘Company A’ involved 53,000 chips worth nearly $12 million.
Office mandates don’t help companies make more money, study finds (www.spokesman.com)
Office mandates don’t help companies make more money, study finds::Three years after the coronavirus pandemic sent people to work from home in record numbers, U.S. employers are still struggling to get people back to the office.
Scientists announce breakthrough in hypersonic heat shield (techxplore.com)
Nearly 25,000 tech workers were laid off in the first weeks of 2024. Why is that? (www.npr.org)
Nearly 25,000 tech workers were laid off in the first weeks of 2024. Why is that?::undefined
Following lawsuit, rep admits “AI” George Carlin was human-written (arstechnica.com)
Following lawsuit, rep admits “AI” George Carlin was human-written::Creators still face “name and likeness” complaints; lawyer says suit will continue.