‘The Future is Not Self-Hosted’
A software developer argues against self-hosting as the ideal future, describing his experiences in building a complex home server after frustrations with Amazon’s changes to Kindle. Instead, he advocates for…
Scammers Unleash Flood of Slick Online Gaming Sites
Summary Fraudsters are flooding social media platforms with ads for over 1,200 polished online gaming and wagering sites that deceive users into depositing cryptocurrency funds. These sites attract players with…
Boring Company To Build Tesla Tunnels Under Nashville
Elon Musk’s Boring Company has set its sights on constructing a 10-mile underground transportation loop in Nashville, designed to connect the airport to downtown. Funded through private means, this project…
Google’s AlphaEarth AI Maps Any 10-Meter Area on Earth Using Satellite Data
Google’s AlphaEarth AI Maps Any 10-Meter Area on Earth Using Satellite Data Google has unveiled AlphaEarth Foundations, a groundbreaking AI model that processes immense volumes of satellite data to monitor…
Voice Actors Push Back As AI Threatens Dubbing Industry
Voice actors and industry associations are raising concerns over the increasing use of AI in dubbing, calling for regulations to protect jobs, artistic integrity, and the use of their voices…
Google Tool Misused To Scrub Tech CEO’s Shady Past From Search
Summary A San Francisco tech CEO has exploited a Google search tool to remove negative articles about his past, specifically relating to a 2021 domestic violence arrest. The issue gained…
Peacock Feathers Can Be Lasers
Peacock Feathers Can Be Lasers Peacock feathers have revealed a surprising secret: they can act as lasers! Researchers discovered that these feathers contain tiny reflective structures capable of amplifying light…
Australia Widens Teen Social Media Ban To YouTube, Scraps Exemption
Australia is expanding its social media ban for teenagers to include YouTube, a move aimed at protecting minors from harmful content. This decision comes after significant concerns were raised by…
Stack Overflow Data Reveals the Hidden Productivity Tax of ‘Almost Right’ AI Code
This article discusses findings from Stack Overflow’s latest survey, revealing a frustration among developers regarding AI coding solutions. Despite a high adoption rate of AI tools (84%), trust in their…
Physicists Disagree Wildly on What Quantum Mechanics Says About Reality
Summary A recent survey conducted by Nature of over 1,100 physicists revealed significant disagreements regarding the interpretation of quantum mechanics, even though it is celebrated as one of the most…