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I'm a serial Linux distro hopper - these 7 signs mean it's time to switch
Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Linux I'm a serial Linux distro hopper - these 7 signs…
New York State halts construction of all new data centers
New York became the first state to halt data center construction after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive…
The real AI race may no longer be at the frontier
For several weeks this summer, the AI industry was fixated on Anthropic’s latest frontier models and…
These 5 gadgets will upgrade your Apple Watch - and I recommend them
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Spotify expands its AI push with a ChatGPT-like music assistant
Spotify is taking another step to infuse AI technology into its listening experience, with Tuesday’s news…
Sam Altman didn’t need another lawsuit
OpenAI has spent the better part of the year involved in lawsuit after lawsuit, including one from the…
Superhuman’s new auto-draft feature almost makes me like AI replies
Since the large language model (LLM) explosion started, companies have been trying to solve the problem of…
How to install the MacOS 27 public beta on your Mac today - it's live now
Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Mac OS How to install the MacOS 27 public beta on your…
Windows Search just got a faster, cleaner overhaul - how to try it today
Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Windows Windows 11 Windows Search just got a faster,…
12 YouTube default settings to change right now for a more enjoyable experience
Tech Home Tech Services & Software 12 YouTube default settings to change right now for a more enjoyable…
Don't let an AI chatbot pick your password, ever
Tech Home Tech Security Password Manager Don't let an AI chatbot pick your password, ever Are AI-generated…
Google’s Demis Hassabis says it’s time for a global AI watchdog — led by the US
Demis Hassabis thinks the world needs an AI watchdog with the power to hit the brakes if frontier models…
SEO is not dead: 5 ways to win more citations from AI search
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New York becomes the first state to enact a data center moratorium
New hyperscale data centers can't set up shop in New York for up to a year now that Governor Kathy Hochul (D)…
I tried Google Maps' new 3D Immersive View for Android Auto, and it fixed my biggest navigation problems
Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Mobile OS Android I tried Google Maps' new 3D Immersive…
What is an AI agent?
When you think of AI agents, do you imagine a personal AI assistant like Tony Stark's Jarvis? Perhaps a…
Meet the June 2026 Zappy Award monthly winners
This month's three Zappy Award winners are turning scattered company knowledge into shared context that AI…
Already rich, already successful, why the last wave of tech winners is grinding again
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Using uvx in GitHub Actions in a cache-friendly way
TIL: Using uvx in GitHub Actions in a cache-friendly way I finally found a cache-friendly recipe for using…
Uber’s product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesn’t want to be “everything for everyone”
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Video-generation startup PixVerse raises $439M, valuation soars past $2B
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Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation
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datasette code-frequency chart on GitHub
datasette code-frequency chart on GitHub Out of curiosity I decided to see if I could find a useful…
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
The federal government is warning users of home and small office routers to secure their devices as Russia…