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Bill Gates Blasts 'Absurd' Epstein Files Claims About Cheating with 'Russian Girls' and Getting STD: 'Completely False'
IBTimes - 31 Jan 2026 04:43
Bill Gates has dismissed as 'absurd' the newly released Epstein documents that allege he contracted an STD after cheating with 'Russian girls,' claims he has strongly denied.
For the First Time, Scientists Detect Molecule Critical to Life in Interstellar Space
Universe Today - 31 Jan 2026 00:12
For the first time, a complex, ring-shaped molecule containing 13 atoms-including sulfur-has been detected in interstellar space, based on laboratory measurements. The discovery closes a critical gap by linking simple ch...
Epstein Files Include Melania Trump Emails With Maxwell Arranging New York City Meet-Up
IBTimes - 31 Jan 2026 00:09
New Jeffrey Epstein files reveal friendly 2002 emails between Melania Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell, featuring affectionate nicknames and plans to meet in New York City.
Google Drives AI nonsense finally pushed me to self-host my documents
Android Authority - 31 Jan 2026 12:00Jeffrey Epstein Had a Personal Hacker, Informant Claims
Wired - 31 Jan 2026 11:30
Plus: AI agent OpenClaw gives cybersecurity experts the willies, China executes 11 scam compound bosses, a $40 million crypto theft has an unexpected alleged culprit, and more.
What actually happens to a spacecraft during its fiery last moments? Here's why ESA wants to find out
SPACE.com - 31 Jan 2026 11:00
What actually happens to a spacecraft during its fiery last moments? That's the key question for the European Space Agency's Draco mission, planned for 2027.
This open-source AI tool makes Google Assistant look obsolete
Android Authority - 31 Jan 2026 10:30
OpenClaw delivers real agentic automation by bridging LLMs and your operating system.
China launches AlSat-3B for Algeria, further launches delayed ahead of key human spaceflight test
Space News - 31 Jan 2026 10:10
China launched a satellite for Algeria late Friday, as signs mount that multiple missions have been delayed amid preparations for a key human spaceflight test. The post China launches AlSat-3B for Algeria, further launch...
Google Just Took Down One Of The Biggest Security Risks To Android Users
BGR - 31 Jan 2026 10:00
In an attempt to make Androids safer to use, Google cracked down on shady proxies affecting millions of phones. Here's how these proxies functioned.
Google takes down an invisible network that was secretly using your phone's internet
Android Central - 31 Jan 2026 09:05
Google just crippled IPIDEA, freeing millions of hijacked devices and cutting off a major cybercrime pipeline.
China's Advancements In Thermal Battery Tech Could Be A Game Changer
Slash Gear - 31 Jan 2026 04:45
China has made advancements in thermal battery technology that can make this specific type of battery far more valuable. Here's what we know.
The viral AI agent Moltbot is a security mess - 5 red flags you shouldn't ignore (before it's too late)
ZDNet - 31 Jan 2026 02:00
Handing your computing tasks over to a cute AI crustacean might be tempting - but you should consider these security risks before getting started.
5 Devices Around Your Home You Need To Replace More Often Than You Think
Slash Gear - 31 Jan 2026 01:30
If you think your home gear lasts forever, think again. Several common devices wear out faster than they look, and ignoring them has real costs.
Cracks on Europa Sport Traces of Ammonia
Universe Today - 31 Jan 2026 00:07
The search for life-supporting worlds in the Solar System includes the Jovian moon Europa. Yes, it's an iceberg of a world, but underneath its frozen exterior lies a deep, salty ocean and a nickel-iron core. It's...
White House Scraps 'Burdensome' Software Security Rules
Slashdot - 31 Jan 2026 00:02
An anonymous reader quotes a report from SecurityWeek: The White House has announced that software security guidance issued during the Biden administration has been rescinded due to "unproven and burdensome" requ...
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 1 #700
CNET - 31 Jan 2026 21:01
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Sunday, Feb. 1, No. 700.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 1, #1688
CNET - 31 Jan 2026 21:01
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Sunday, Feb. 1, No. 1,688.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 1, #966
CNET - 31 Jan 2026 21:00
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Sunday, Feb. 1, No. 966.
Aiden Precision Coffee Maker
The Gadget Flow - 31 Jan 2026 21:00
Brew cafe-level coffee at home with the Aiden Precision Coffee Maker, designed for pour-over quality with simple, guided controls. Pour-over level extraction: Dual shower head, timed bloom, and precise flow work together...
NVIDIA is still planning to make a 'huge' investment in OpenAI, CEO says
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Engadget - 31 Jan 2026 20:39Nvidia CEO Denies OpenAI's $100B Investment from Nvidia is 'Stalled'
Slashdot - 31 Jan 2026 20:34
Saturday Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said they still planned a "huge" investment in OpenAI, according to CNBC. Friday the Wall Street Journal had reported that Nvidia's plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI...