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A Data Center Drained 30 Million Gallons of Water Unnoticed
Slashdot - 12 May 2026 03:30
A Georgia data center developed by QTS used nearly 30 million gallons of water through two unaccounted-for connections before residents complained about low water pressure and the county utility discovered the issue. ...
GitLab promises a different kind of layoff as biz pivots toward AI
The Register - 12 May 2026 03:58NASAs Curiosity Takes Close Look at Rock That Got Stuck on Drill
NASA Breaking news - 12 May 2026 00:09
Description NASAs Curiosity Mars rover used its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to capture this view of a rock nicknamed Atacama on May 6, 2026, the 4,877th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. The rock had gotten stuck to the ...
Mini Shai-Hulud Worm Compromises TanStack, Mistral AI, Guardrails AI & More Packages
The Hacker News - 12 May 2026 14:20
TeamPCP, the threat actor behind the recentsupply chain attack spree, has been linked to the compromise of the npm and PyPI packages from TanStack, UiPath, Mistral AI, OpenSearch, and Guardrails AI as part of a fresh Min...
Free OnlyFans Lure Used to Spread Cross-Platform CRPx0 Malware
SecurityWeek - 12 May 2026 13:46
CRPx0 is a complex, stealthy malware campaign that targets macOS and Windows systems, and appears to have Linux capabilities in development. The post Free OnlyFans Lure Used to Spread Cross-Platform CRPx0 Malware appeare...
Deal Reached With Hackers to Delete Data Stolen From the Canvas Educational Platform
SecurityWeek - 12 May 2026 13:26
The company that operates online learning system Canvas said it struck a deal with hackers to delete the data they pilfered in a cyberattack that created chaos for students, many of them in the middle of finals. The post...
Star Catcher just raised $65 million to build the world's first power grid in space - with lasers
SPACE.com - 12 May 2026 13:00
Star Catcher Industries just raised $65 million to build a constellation of power-beaming satellites, which the Florida company thinks will supercharge the off-Earth economy.
Microsoft makes Copilot easier to summon, harder to ignore in Office
The Register - 12 May 2026 12:59Florida Man Arrested for Flying Drone While Under the Influence
PetaPixel - 12 May 2026 12:28Who Owns Marathon Gas Stations?
Slash Gear - 12 May 2026 03:45
Marathon Gas Stations have a long and complicated ownership history including acquisitions, biofuel and monopoly breakups. Here's the whole story.
Red Hat blasts RHEL 10.1 into orbit aboard Voyager's micro datacenter
The Register - 12 May 2026 02:14Double Canvas breach acknowledged as ShinyHunters sets new pay-or-leak deadline
The Register - 12 May 2026 01:16Wacom MovinkPad 11 review: Good for artists, but mind your workflow
AppleInsider - 12 May 2026 00:19
Wacom is back with a new pen display pad, with the MovinkPad 11 aimed at artists who like to sketch and create on the go. That's assuming that you can fit it into your workflow.Wacom MovinkPad 11Wacom stands as one o...
The US smartphone slump is hitting Android makers harder than Apple
Android Authority - 12 May 2026 23:50
A new report says Samsung and Motorola are growing in retail, but Apple still owns the carriers.
Memes on his phone! Sam Altmans trial testimony takes a turn
Mashable - 12 May 2026 23:47
Sam Altman takes the stand at Elon Musk's trial on the future of OpenAI.
Are Digital Cameras Affected By Radiation?
BGR - 12 May 2026 23:47
Digital cameras are used everywhere today, from outer space to the inside of a nuclear reactor, so what does that radiation do to the camera?
Unplugging Certain Auto Accessories Can Positively Impact Your Car's Battery Life
Slash Gear - 12 May 2026 23:45
While you might use certain devices all the time in the car, if you're having battery problems, it might make sense to unplug them while the car isn't running.
Anthropic in Talks to Raise Funding at a $950 Billion Valuation
The New York Times - 12 May 2026 23:40
The start-up, which recently released a powerful A.I. model called Mythos and is separately battling with the Pentagon, was previously valued at $380 billion.
4 New Features Google Just Revealed For Android In 2026
BGR - 12 May 2026 23:29
During The Android Show: I/O Edition, Google showed off a bunch of interesting new features coming to Android in 2026, including Pause Point and 3D emoji.
You Can Control Your Apple TV With Your Apple Watch - Here's How
BGR - 12 May 2026 23:17
Your Apple Watch can do all sorts of cool tricks, but did you know you can use it to control your Apple TV experience? Here's how it works and how to set it up.
Google launches line of Android laptops festooned with Gemini AI
The Register - 12 May 2026 23:15Surprise! VisionQuest Arrives on Disney+ in October
Gizmodo - 12 May 2026 23:10
Paul Bettany returns as the onetime Avenger in Marvel's second 'WandaVision' spin-off.