Google TV’s Uncertain Future
Summary Google has revealed challenges in monetising its Google TV platform, leading to a significant policy shift. Instead of controlling advertising directly, Google is returning ad inventory to publishers and…
AWS wiped my account of 10 years, says open source dev
AWS wiped my account of 10 years, says open source dev An open source developer, Abdelkader Boudih, claims AWS deleted his account, erasing a decade’s worth of work after a…
Microsoft, CISA warn yet another Exchange server bug can lead to ‘total domain compromise’
Summary Microsoft and CISA have issued a warning about a severe bug in Exchange Server hybrid deployments that could enable attackers to escalate privileges from on-premises systems to the cloud.…
Trump Vows 100% Tariff On Chips, Unless Companies Are Building In the US
President Trump has announced plans for a 100% tariff on imports of semiconductors and chips unless companies commit to manufacturing in the United States. He stated that companies such as…
Ask Slashdot: Who’s Still Using an RSS Reader?
The article explores the current state of RSS readers and their continued usage among a dedicated group of users. Many individuals share their experiences with various RSS readers, especially after…
Citizen Lab Director Warns Cyber Industry About US Authoritarian Descent
Ron Deibert, director of Citizen Lab, has alerted the cybersecurity ecosystem about what he classifies as a disturbing shift towards authoritarianism in the US. In a keynote address at the…
‘Facial Recognition Tech Mistook Me For Wanted Man’
‘Facial Recognition Tech Mistook Me For Wanted Man’ Shaun Thompson is challenging the Metropolitan Police after being wrongly identified as a suspect by live facial recognition technology. Stopped outside London…
Taiwan’s High 20% Tariff Rate Linked To Intel Investment
Summary The article discusses Taiwan’s high tariff rate of 20%, which is linked to Intel’s investment strategies. There are ongoing negotiations and considerations regarding the tariff implications on trade relations…
Low Dose of Lithium Reverses Alzheimer’s Symptoms In Mice
Researchers found that administering low doses of lithium to mice with Alzheimer’s-like symptoms reversed cognitive decline and reduced amyloid plaque levels in their brains. This suggests that lithium may counteract…
New Work Achieves a Pure Quantum State Without the Need For Cooling
Researchers at ETH Zurich have made a groundbreaking achievement by maintaining a pure quantum state without the need for extreme cooling techniques, which are typically required in quantum research. Their…