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DOGE Dissolved Ahead of Schedule: Its Purpose and What Happens Now Explained
IBTimes - 24 Nov 2025 05:05
DOGE has been dissolved ahead of schedule, raising questions about its original purpose, halted reforms and what federal agencies can expect as responsibilities shift.
Napster Said It Raised $3 Billion From a Mystery Investor. But Now the 'Investor' and 'Money' Are Gone
Slashdot - 24 Nov 2025 02:35
An anonymous reader shared this report from Forbes: On November 20, at approximately 4 p.m. Eastern time, Napster held an online meeting for its shareholders; an estimated 700 of roughly 1,500 including employees, former...
NATO taps Google for air-gapped sovereign cloud
The Register - 24 Nov 2025 13:37
Chocolate Factory wins contract to build fully disconnected systems for training and operational support NATO has hired Google to provide "air-gapped" sovereign cloud services and AI in "completely disconnect...
Google Does Not Read Your Gmail To Train Gemini AI Models
BGR - 24 Nov 2025 12:30
Following the controversy over using user emails to train its Gemini model, Google has clarified its stance on Smart Features. Here's what the company says.
Hackers steal customer data from JPMorgan Chase and Citi
9 to 5 Mac - 24 Nov 2025 12:13
Hackers have obtained customer data from a third-party company used by major Wall Street banks, including JPMorgan Chase and Citi. The disclosure comes just days after a Doordash data breach exposed names, addresses, pho...
Scientists say they've eliminated a major AI bottleneck - now they can process calculations 'at the speed of light'
Live Science - 24 Nov 2025 12:00
A new architecture replaces traditional bottlenecks with a passive, single-shot light-speed operation that could become the foundational hardware for AGI, scientists argue.
Insider Trading Suspicions and Shafted Token Holders at the Heart of Latest Coinbase Controversy
Gizmodo - 24 Nov 2025 11:05
A move that should have simplified trading is fraught with drama.
Global surge in ultra-processed foods sparks urgent health warning
Science Daily - 24 Nov 2025 03:07
Ultra-processed foods are rapidly becoming a global dietary staple, and new research links them to worsening health outcomes around the world. Scientists say only bold, coordinated policy action can counter corporate inf...
New obesity discovery rewrites decades of fat metabolism science
Science Daily - 24 Nov 2025 02:19
Researchers have uncovered a surprising new role for the HSL protein: beyond breaking down fat, it also works inside the nucleus of fat cells to keep them functioning properly. When HSL is missing, fat tissue doesnt expa...
Fire Chief's Wife Flashed Boobs at 14-Year-Old Volunteer Who Treated Them Like Parents: Texts Over Future Sex Desires
IBTimes - 24 Nov 2025 23:58
Pennsylvania ex-fire chief Nathan Turner and his wife, Stephanie Ann Turner, were charged after texts allegedly show her flashing a 14-year-old junior firefighter and discussing sex when he turned 18.
This glowing particle in a laser trap may reveal how lightning begins
Science Daily - 24 Nov 2025 23:57
Using a precisely aligned pair of laser beams, scientists can now hold a single aerosol particle in place and monitor how it charges up. The particles glow signals each step in its changing electrical state, revealing ho...
Houston Storm: Trail of Debris Left After Tornado Batters 100 Homes
IBTimes - 24 Nov 2025 23:56
Over 100 homes were damaged, and 27,000 were left without power after a tornado swept through northwest Houston. Officials report miraculous escapes but warn of gas leaks.
Epsons Bose-backed Google TV projectors hit their best prices yet
Android Authority - 24 Nov 2025 23:54
These living room upgrades now sit at deal-worthy price points.
PC market chaos causes slowdown in consumer GPUs
PC World - 24 Nov 2025 23:34
PC graphics shipments grew 2.5 percent last quarter, a report by Jon Peddie Associates found Monday. Data center GPUs, however, grew an average of 145 percent. And thats the state of the market right now, which analyst J...
Apple reportedly peels away some sales staff in small round of layoffs
The Register - 24 Nov 2025 23:31
Company has hitherto thought different about sackings Apple, which unlike its Big Tech peers has not made substantial job cuts, is reportedly in the process of eliminating several dozen positions in its sales organizatio...
5 Ego Tools You Should Steer Clear Of (According To User Reviews)
Slash Gear - 24 Nov 2025 23:30
Ego's powered yard and home maintenance tools are powerful, versatile, and often affordable, but that doesn't mean every one of its products is a home run.
This tiny plant survived the vacuum of space and still grows
Science Daily - 24 Nov 2025 23:27
Moss spores survived an extended stay on the outside of the ISS and remained capable of germinating once back on Earth. Their resilience to vacuum, extreme temperatures, and UV radiation surprised the researchers who exp...
All main Amazon Echo Show smart screens are at a record-low price this Black Friday!
Android Authority - 24 Nov 2025 23:23
Showing is better than telling!
Amazon Pledges Up To $50 Billion To Expand AI, Supercomputing For US Government
Slashdot - 24 Nov 2025 23:20
Amazon is committing up to $50 billion to massively expand AI and supercomputing capacity for U.S. government cloud regions, adding 1.3 gigawatts of high-performance compute and giving federal agencies access to its full...
Spotify planning price increase for US subscribers
9 to 5 Mac - 24 Nov 2025 23:17
Spotify is already planning its next price increase, according to a new report. more
This Company Lets You Pick Your Favorite Things For A Custom Multitool
Slash Gear - 24 Nov 2025 23:15
A modular multitool system gives DIYers and outdoor users the freedom to build their own setup, choosing the exact implements they want for different jobs.
Apple's Foldable iPhone Might Be The First To Have A 'Crease-Free Design'
BGR - 24 Nov 2025 23:11
According to yet another report, Apple has the technology to build a foldable iPhone that won't develop a crease on the display.