Technology News
Elon Musk: X's New Algorithm Will Be Made Open Source in Seven Days
Slashdot - 11 Jan 2026 05:34
"We will make the new algorithmopen source in 7 days," Elon Musk posted Saturday on X.com. Musk says this is "including all code used to determine what organic and advertising posts are recommended to users,&...
17 Million IG Accounts at Risk: IG Data Breach Sees Private Data Hit Dark Web
IBTimes - 11 Jan 2026 00:42
Massive IG data breach exposes 17 million IG accounts to the dark web. Check if you are at risk and secure your account now.
Meta admits to Instagram password reset mess, denies data leak
The Register - 11 Jan 2026 23:43
PLUS: Veeam patches critical vuln; Crims bribing dark web insiders; UK school takedown; And more infosec in brief Meta has fixed a flaw in its Instagram service that allowed third parties to generate password reset email...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Doomerism Has 'Done a Lot of Damage'
Slashdot - 11 Jan 2026 22:29
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang "said one of his biggest takeaways from 2025 was 'the battle of narratives' over the future of AI development between those who see doom on the horizon and the optimists," reports ...
Rare Form Of Helium Found In The US Being Hyped As Possible Future Fuel Source
Slash Gear - 11 Jan 2026 21:45
Helium-3 discovery in Minnesota is sparking big energy claims, but the science, rarity, and real-world limits matter more than the hype around it.
Google Maps audio navigation quirks make it difficult to trust
Android Authority - 11 Jan 2026 11:00
I can't keep an eye on my screen, but audio directions have left me with a bad taste.
Watch India launch advanced military satellite on rocket's 1st flight since May 2025 failure
SPACE.com - 11 Jan 2026 11:00
You can watch India launch 16 payloads, including an advanced military satellite, to space tonight (Jan. 11). It will be the first liftoff of a PSLV rocket since a May 2025 failure.
Nature-Inspired Computers Are Shockingly Good At Math
Slashdot - 11 Jan 2026 02:34
An R&D lab under America's Energy Department annnounced this week that "Neuromorphic computers, inspired by the architecture of the human brain, are proving surprisingly adept at solving complex mathematical prob...
5 Useful New Features Your Android Phone Got For Free In 2025
Slash Gear - 11 Jan 2026 02:30
These Android updates are less about flash and more about trust, helping with scams, emergencies, tracking people, and constant notification noise.
These New Cars Don't Offer Android Auto - Here's Why
Slash Gear - 11 Jan 2026 23:45
Along with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto has been one of the most popular automotive technology integrations in recent decades.
Apple launching revamped Health app later this year with these four upgrades
9 to 5 Mac - 11 Jan 2026 23:36
Over the past year or so, weve heard a plethora of Health app related rumors. Tim Cook has stated that one of Apples largest contributions to society will be in health, and this series of upgrades will be a key part of t...
5 Highly Rated Flipper Zero Accessories You Can Find On Amazon
Slash Gear - 11 Jan 2026 23:30
Thinking about buying Flipper Zero accessories? These picks explain what each add-on does, where it helps, and where the limits show up.
Finnish Startup IXI Plans New Autofocusing Eyeglasses
Slashdot - 11 Jan 2026 23:29
An anonymous reader shared this report from CNET: Finland-based IXI Eyewear has raised more than $40 million from investors, including Amazon, to build glasses with adaptive lenses that could dynamically autofocus based ...
Replace dozens of AI subscriptions with one $75 lifetime purchase
Mashable - 11 Jan 2026 23:00
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The 2026 Golden Globes Are Tonight. Heres Everything You Need To Know
Gizmodo - 11 Jan 2026 22:55
The 2026 Hollywood awards season starts tonight.
Kepler network to link OroraTech sensors for Earth monitoring
Space News - 11 Jan 2026 22:53
MILAN - OroraTech has entered a multi-year partnership with Kepler to supply thermal sensors for Keplers new optical communications constellation. The first four SAFIRE Gen4 sensors under the agreement launched Jan. 11 a...
War has pushed Gazas children to the brink - like the living dead
Science Daily - 11 Jan 2026 22:45
A new study warns that war in Gaza has pushed children to the edge, leaving many too hungry, weak, or traumatized to learn. Education has nearly collapsed, with years of schooling lost to conflict, hunger, and fear. Rese...
Your Sound System Is Probably Plugged Into The Wrong HDMI Port - Here's Why
BGR - 11 Jan 2026 22:17
You might not be taking full advantage of your sound system as not all HDMI ports work the same. Learn about the features and differences between them.
Colossal Chinese Hypergravity Machine Can Compress Time And Space Itself
Slash Gear - 11 Jan 2026 22:15
China has broken a record by installing a massive hypergravity machine that can "compress" time and space for the benefit of important experiments.
Trump Administration Wants to Achieve Pax Silica Through AI. Heres What That Means
Gizmodo - 11 Jan 2026 22:14
Trump administration's global influence strategy runs through the AI supply chain.
A massive gene hunt reveals how brain cells are made
Science Daily - 11 Jan 2026 21:49
A large genetic screen has revealed how stem cells transform into brain cells, exposing hundreds of genes that make this process possible. Among the discoveries is PEDS1, a gene now linked to a previously unknown neurode...
12 Types Of Wire Nuts And Connectors (And What They're Used For)
Slash Gear - 11 Jan 2026 21:30
There are many types of wire connectors out there but these are some of the most common ones you'll encounter.