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Critical security vulnerabilities (buffer overflows) have been discovered in Nix and Lix package manager daemons, allowing local attackers to execute arbitrary code as root in multi-user installations...
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning about a severe vulnerability dubbed 'CopyFail' that affects major Linux versions. The bug is already being activel...
Security researchers discovered a critical zero-authorization vulnerability in a DoD-contracted startup's multi-tenant system that could have allowed unauthorized access to sensitive data. The flaw wa...
A security researcher has discovered that Microsoft Edge stores all saved passwords in plain text in the browser's memory, even when they're not being used. This vulnerability could potentially allow ...
OpenAI details their technical approach to delivering low-latency voice AI at scale, explaining the engineering challenges and solutions for real-time voice interactions. The article covers their infr...
A TechCrunch investigation reveals that US healthcare marketplaces, including those under the Affordable Care Act, shared sensitive user data including citizenship status and race with major advertisi...
Scientists have conducted the most precise test yet of Newton's law of gravity at sub-millimeter scales, confirming its accuracy down to 0.1 millimeters. The experiment used a sophisticated torsion ba...
A new study reveals that LLMs significantly distort written language by altering conclusions, changing stances, and introducing larger semantic shifts than human editors. The research, which analyzed ...
The article discusses the Copy Fail exploit (CVE-2026-31431) and its implications for Podman rootless containers. While the vulnerability allows local unprivileged users to obtain root access within c...
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in cPanel and WHM web hosting software, compromising thousands of websites. The mass exploitation comes shortly after the vulnerability's publi...
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are engaged in a high-stakes legal battle over OpenAI's future, with Musk accusing the company of abandoning its original non-profit mission to benefit humanity in favor of pr...
The article discusses the growing concern over how big tech platforms use behavioral design to manipulate user behavior, often against their own interests. It calls for regulatory intervention to prot...
This technical article provides an in-depth explanation of Monero's proof-of-work algorithm, RandomX, which is designed to be ASIC-resistant and CPU-friendly. It covers the algorithm's design principl...
Redis creator Salvatore Sanfilippo (antirez) details the lengthy development process behind Redis arrays, a feature that allows multiple Redis instances to work together as a single logical database. ...
The article discusses how Async Rust remains in an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) state, particularly highlighting the issue of binary bloat in embedded systems. The author, an embedded software enginee...
A security researcher discovered and inadvertently caused the shutdown of a law enforcement honeypot operation targeting DDoS-for-hire services. The researcher identified the fake 'Cyberzap' stresser ...
This article examines the historical and technical issues with the gethostbyname and getaddrinfo DNS resolution APIs, explaining why they're fundamentally flawed for reliable DNS lookups. It traces th...
Canonical's security audit of uutils coreutils revealed 113 issues, including 44 CVEs, leading them to retain GNU versions of 'cp', 'mv', and 'rm' in Ubuntu 26.04. The audit, conducted by Zellic, foun...
The article challenges the common criticism that LLMs' nondeterminism is their fundamental flaw, arguing that the real issues lie elsewhere. It explains that while compilers are deterministic function...
Byline is a new open specification that adds structured author identity and context to syndication feeds (RSS, Atom, JSON Feed), helping readers better understand the source and perspective of content...
AI chip manufacturer Cerebras is preparing for a highly anticipated IPO that could value the company at $26.6 billion or higher. The company has developed a strong partnership with OpenAI, which has b...
New data from Appfigures reveals that mobile apps integrating image AI models are experiencing significantly higher download growth compared to those adding chatbot features, with visual AI driving 6....
AI startup Sierra has raised $950 million in funding, bringing its total capital to over $1 billion, with plans to establish itself as the global leader in AI-powered customer experience solutions. Th...
In Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, his sole AI expert witness Stuart Russell warned about the dangers of an AGI arms race, testifying about AI risks including cybersecurity threats and alignment p...
Anthropic and OpenAI have both formed strategic partnerships with asset management firms to expand their enterprise AI offerings, marking a significant push into the corporate sector. This move signal...
Amazon is launching Amazon Supply Chain Services, opening its global logistics network to all businesses and directly competing with established players like UPS and FedEx. This move represents a sign...
Barocal has developed a novel cooling technology using plastic crystals that can be compressed to create a cooling effect, potentially offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional refrigeration...
Ouster has developed a new color lidar system that combines depth sensing with color imaging capabilities, potentially replacing traditional camera systems in various applications. The technology repr...
Canadian election officials successfully used 'canary traps' to identify the source of a leaked electoral database. The Alberta Republican Party was identified as the source after their uniquely modif...
A highly cited study claiming ChatGPT's positive impact on education has been retracted by Springer Nature due to analytical discrepancies and unreliable conclusions. The paper, which synthesized data...
GameStop has made a surprising $56 billion unsolicited bid to acquire eBay, despite eBay's market cap being four times larger. The proposal suggests using GameStop's 1,600 US stores as authentication ...
Elon Musk's attempt to settle his lawsuit against OpenAI backfired when his threatening messages to OpenAI President Greg Brockman became admissible in court, potentially undermining his case. The mes...
The Trump administration has stalled approximately 165 onshore wind farm projects across the US, citing national security concerns. The Department of Defense has halted routine approvals needed for wi...
Toyota has invested $10 billion in Woven City, a futuristic testbed community in Japan where 100 selected residents are living among extensive sensor networks. The project aims to develop and test adv...
Amazon is expanding its shipping and logistics operations into a new business service called Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), allowing companies outside its marketplace to utilize its extensive fu...
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi discusses the company's expansion into a broader travel platform, including hotel bookings through Expedia and new services like in-car amenities. The interview explores Ube...
Tesla has reached Elon Musk's 10-billion-mile threshold for 'safe unsupervised' driving with its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system, though the system remains at Level 2 autonomy requiring active d...
A new Python binding for the TRE regex library demonstrates superior performance and security compared to Python's built-in re module, particularly in resisting ReDoS attacks. The binding, created usi...
Redis creator Salvatore Sanfilippo has proposed adding native array support to Redis through a new pull request, introducing 18 new array-specific commands. The most notable feature is ARGREP, which e...
Kitten Space Agency is an upcoming space simulation game positioned as a spiritual successor to Kerbal Space Program, featuring realistic physics and space exploration mechanics. The development team ...
The article expresses concerns about Bun, a new JavaScript runtime, questioning its long-term sustainability and potential fragmentation of the Node.js ecosystem. The author raises valid points about ...
A new NBER working paper examines the relationship between employment and cognitive decline, finding that involuntary job loss can accelerate cognitive deterioration in older workers. The study analyz...
GameStop has made a surprising $55.5 billion takeover bid for eBay, marking a major strategic move by the video game retailer. The offer represents a significant premium over eBay's current market val...
Oasis is a minimal, statically-linked Linux distribution that differs from traditional Linux systems by emphasizing simplicity and reproducibility. It features completely static linking for all system...
Acorn launches a decentralized community platform as an alternative to X's now-defunct Communities feature, offering creators more control with customizable feeds, moderation tools, and analytics. The...
AMD is making progress on adding HDMI 2.1 support to its Linux amdgpu driver, including HDMI FRL for higher bandwidth and features like dynamic HDR and Variable Refresh Rate. While still missing Displ...
MIT researchers have developed a computational model that allows luthiers to virtually design and test violins by adjusting various parameters to hear how changes affect the instrument's sound during ...
Colin Angle, creator of Roomba, has launched a new startup called Familiar Machines & Magic that's developing a companion robot named 'Familiar.' The dog-sized robotic pet features expressive facial f...
Heat pump sales in Europe increased by 17% in Q1 2026, driven by rising energy prices and government incentives for energy-efficient heating solutions. The trend reflects a broader shift toward sustai...
Telik is a new native macOS app that allows users to track YouTube channels and playlists without requiring a Google login. The app offers features like channel grouping with tags, filtering out YouTu...
ssh-tpm-agent v0.9.0 introduces key confirmation dialogs and changes to public key permissions. The update adds a -c flag for key confirmation and makes public keys world-readable by default, aligning...
The author reflects on how over-reliance on a car's lane-keeping assistance feature has degraded their fundamental driving skills, drawing parallels to potential risks of over-dependence on AI tools. ...
Retro Games Ltd. is launching THEC64 Handheld, a portable version of their popular Commodore 64 emulation device, set to release in October 2026. The device comes preloaded with 25 games including bot...
The article discusses the design and implementation of Inter-Process Communication (IPC) in microkernel operating systems, using the FTL operating system as an example. It explains how IPC functions a...
Katie Haun's venture firm has raised $1 billion for new funds focused on crypto and blockchain startups. The funding demonstrates continued investor confidence in the crypto sector despite market vola...
OpenAI claims Elon Musk sent threatening texts to Greg Brockman and Sam Altman, warning they would become 'the most hated men in America' if they didn't settle his lawsuit against the company. The mes...
DoorDash has introduced new AI-powered tools to help merchants streamline their operations, including faster onboarding, photo editing for food presentation, and automated website creation. The tools ...
Nicolas Sauvage, an investor at TDK Ventures, is focusing on the less glamorous but crucial infrastructure aspects of AI, such as power management and cooling systems. His investment portfolio since 2...
The creator of Notepad++, Don Ho, has disavowed an unofficial 'Notepad++ for Mac' release by developer Andrey Letov, stating it uses the Notepad++ trademark without permission and misleads users into ...
The article discusses the recent Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, focusing on how the event exemplifies the sport's modern era under Liberty Media's ownership, with its emphasis on high-end entertainment a...
Apple has discontinued the $599 entry-level Mac mini with 256GB storage, making $799 the new starting price for a model with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. The company is also facing supply chain issues,...
Elon Musk has reached a settlement with the SEC over allegations of delayed disclosure of his Twitter stock purchases, agreeing to pay a $1.5 million penalty. The case centered on Musk's failure to ti...
Google's upcoming Pixel 11 series may see reduced RAM configurations due to ongoing supply chain constraints, with base models potentially dropping to 8GB from 12GB and Pro models possibly starting at...
AUTEUR is a new e-ink typewriter featuring a mechanical keyboard, designed specifically for writers seeking a distraction-free writing experience. The device notably lacks internet connectivity, AI fe...