Meta denies forcing accounts to follow Donald Trump, claims hiding Democrat hashtags is a bug
Users aren't convinced
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"The Brutalist" director clarifies the usage of AI amid intense backlash
The AI tools were only used to enhance Hungarian dialogue accuracy
Trump addresses speculation over Elon Musk's West Wing office plans
Musk reportedly enjoys broad White House access
Study finds cracking protections in 712 vintage games took 628 years
Research highlights challenges of circumventing obsolete game security
Trump signs executive order delaying TikTok ban for 75 days
TikTok still hasn't returned to the Apple and Google app stores
The energy industry is using a "net-zero hero" narrative shifting blame to consumers
The energy sector uses over a third of the world's fuel supply
Developer ports Doom into a Microsoft Word document
Doom has been ported to most computing platforms and some unconventional formats
Teen enraged by TikTok ban sets fire to Wisconsin congressman's office
The 19-year-old has admitted to the crime
A floppy disk in the mail launched the world's first ransomware attack 35 years ago
The perpetrator managed to avoid prison after exhibiting a series of bizarre behaviors
TikTok restores US services after Trump vows to save it from ban
TikTok blocked access for US users on Saturday
What just happened? It's been an eventful weekend for TikTok. US users found they were unable to access the app on Saturday, the day before the law banning it in the United States came into effect. But services were being restored on Sunday when President Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order to delay the ban, giving TikTok more time to reach a deal that will allow it to stay in the US.
Neverwinter Nights is still getting community-made software updates, more than 20 years after launch
When people really love a game, they'll never stop playing
UK tech minister supports use of ChatGPT for homework, compares AI fears to calculator launch
"We need to make sure that kids and young people are learning how to use this technology"
Joe Biden warns of tech billionaires' threat to democracy in farewell address
"An oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power, and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy"
Lawyer drops Meta as client, citing Mark Zuckerberg's "toxic masculinity and Neo-Nazi madness"
Zuckerberg's changed a lot over the years
A hot potato: Mark Zuckerberg has undergone something of a personal transformation over the last few years, from a nerdy, lizard-like tech geek to an MMA-loving bro championing free speech and calling for more masculine energy. It's a change that has prompted a lawyer to drop Meta as a client due to its CEO's "descent into toxic masculinity and Neo-Nazi madness."
Blue Origin joins the orbital club with New Glenn's successful launch
However, the company was unable to land the first stage booster on drone ship
Goodyear's advances in tire simulations are reducing the need for real-world testing
Simulation eliminates the need for 60,000 miles of test track driving for each development cycle
Gaming industry hits a wall, but PC gaming continues to thrive outpacing consoles
Thank advancements in portable PC gaming and the influence of platforms like Roblox
Cableless GPU design supports backward compatibility and up to 1,000W
New GPUs would include motherboard power connectors and conventional 12V-2x6 connectors
Scammer uses AI to pose as Brad Pitt, tricks woman into sending $850,000
The fake Pitt claimed he needed money for kidney cancer treatment
Facepalm: Not for the first time, someone has been duped into believing they were conversing with a celebrity online and sent them money. The victim in this instance was a 53-year-old French woman, who sent $850,000 to a scammer that used AI-generated content to convince her she was in a relationship with Hollywood star Brad Pitt.
Tech workers can earn thousands recommending strangers for jobs
Underground referral market emerges as job hunters seek edge
Millionaire who wants to live forever stops taking longevity drug over concerns it sped up aging
And caused skin infections
WTF?! Bryan Johnson, the tech millionaire famed for his many attempts to reverse aging and extend his life, including injecting himself with plasma from his teenage son, has run into an issue with one of the 54 different supplements he takes every day: it was making him older, not younger.
This $60 3D-printed Raspberry Pi microscope captures sub-cellular details with amazing clarity
Perfect for researchers on a tight budget
Gaming community casts doubt on Elon Musk's Path of Exile 2 achievements
"One hundred percent someone plays an account for him"
A hot potato: Tech billionaire Elon Musk's recent foray into the world of hardcore gaming has raised eyebrows within the Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) community. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, who previously boasted about his high rankings in games like Diablo 4, streamed an hour and a half of gameplay on January 7, showcasing his level 95 hardcore character, a feat that typically requires immense skill and game knowledge. However, his playing was riddled with inconsistencies and basic errors.
Coder shrinks classic Snake game down to a 56-byte QR code
Game features a quirky glitch that adds to the challenge