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Google Temporarily Pauses AI-Powered 'Homework Helper' Button in Chrome Over Cheating Concerns
Slashdot - 21 Sep 2025 03:34
An anonymous reader shared this article from the Washington Post: A student taking an online quiz sees a button appear in their Chrome browser: "homework help." Soon, Google's artificial intelligence has read...
Soar through 44 million stars in Gaia telescope's latest 3D map of our galaxy - Space photo of the week
Live Science - 21 Sep 2025 12:00
Scientists have used the Gaia Space Telescope to create a 3D map of star kindergartens within the Milky Way, and you can fly through it.
PIRG, Other Groups Criticize Microsoft's Plan to Discontinue Support for Windows 11
Slashdot - 21 Sep 2025 05:44
The consumer advocacy nonprofit PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) is now petitioning Microsoft to reconsider pulling support for Windows 10 in 2025, since "as many as 400 million perfectly good computers that can...
AI Tools Give Dangerous Powers to Cyberattackers, Security Researchers Warn
Slashdot - 21 Sep 2025 23:17
"On a recent assignment to test defenses, Dave Brauchler of the cybersecurity company NCC Group tricked a client's AI program-writing assistant into executing programs that forked over the company's databases...
NASA resurrects its VIPER moon rover for a 2027 mission with Blue Origin
Engadget - 21 Sep 2025 23:13
NASA is apparently giving its ice-scouting moon rover mission another try. The space agency has announced that the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) project - which was called off last year after a ...
Trump Hints at the Murdochs Joining the TikTok Deal
Gizmodo - 21 Sep 2025 22:30
Just who everyone wanted.
More Durable UV Coating For Solar Panels Made From Red Onion Skins
Slashdot - 21 Sep 2025 22:17
Long-time Slashdot reader fahrbot-bot shared this report from ZME Science Researchers from the University of Turku, in collaboration with Aalto University and Wageningen University, have developed a bio-based UV protecti...
Reporters Warn of 'Censorship' as Pentagon Threatens to Strip Credentials Over New Restrictions
IBTimes - 21 Sep 2025 14:01
Pentagon announced new media restrictions that would make it harder for journalists to distribute even unclassified information, sparking press freedom concerns.
This new Gemini feature is the best and worst thing thats happened for my learning
Android Authority - 21 Sep 2025 14:00
Guided Learning's road blocks ultimately hamper the educational experience.
Did Jimmy Kimmel Really Cost Disney $3.87B? We Ran the Numbers-And the Internet's Claim Falls Apart
IBTimes - 21 Sep 2025 09:00
Claims say Jimmy Kimmel's suspension wiped $3.87B off Disney's value overnight. Our report checks the facts behind the viral figure.
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on September 21
Mashable - 21 Sep 2025 06:00
See the moon phase expected for September 21, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.
NASA just confirmed its 6,000th alien world. Some are truly bizarre
Science Daily - 21 Sep 2025 04:13
NASA has confirmed 6,000 exoplanets, marking a major milestone in humanitys quest to understand other worlds. From gas giants hugging their stars to planets covered in lava or clouds of gemstones, the diversity of discov...
How Big Is The Internet? Here's How Much Data Is On It
Slash Gear - 21 Sep 2025 03:00
We may use the internet every day, but we take the massive resource for granted. How much data is actually on the internet and how is it quantified?
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Sept. 22, #364
CNET - 22 Sep 2025 01:49
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Sept. 22, No. 364.
Are The HEMI Engines In Dodge Chargers & Challengers The Same As What's In Trucks?
Slash Gear - 22 Sep 2025 01:45
Think the HEMI under your Charger is identical to the one in a Ram or Durango? The reality is more nuanced and there are differences.
Why One Computer Science Professor is 'Feeling Cranky About AI' in Education
Slashdot - 22 Sep 2025 01:42
Long-time Slashdot reader theodp writes: Over at the Communications of the ACM, Bard College CS Prof Valerie Barr explains why she's Feeling Cranky About AI and CS Education. Having seen CS education go through a num...
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, Sept. 22
CNET - 22 Sep 2025 01:36
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Sept. 22.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Sept. 21, #363
CNET - 22 Sep 2025 01:31
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Sept. 21, No. 363.
The 60th Anniversary Bronco Is A Sweet Throwback To The Original - Here's What To Know
Slash Gear - 22 Sep 2025 01:00
Celebrating the SUV's heritage, the Ford Bronco 60th Anniversary trim features an incredible new paint job, but has several new details and easter eggs as well.
How Accurate Are Harbor Freight Torque Wrenches? (According To Users)
Slash Gear - 22 Sep 2025 00:45
Users have tried the various torque wrench offerings from Harbor Freight to general approval. Some have even put the tools through rigorous testing.
Firewall upgrade linked to three deaths after Australian telco cut off emergency calls
The Register - 22 Sep 2025 00:39
Optus was unaware network changes caused a problem, and ignored some customer complaints Australian telco Optus says its staff may not have followed established processes when a firewall upgrade they conducted resulted i...
5 Unique DeWalt Products (And What They're Used For)
Slash Gear - 22 Sep 2025 00:30
DeWalt sells a extraordinarily wide variety of power tools. Of course, there's the usual drills and saws, but it also makes stuff with far more specific uses.