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Edinburgh councillors pull the plug on 'green' AI datacenter
: Planners backed it, campaigners blasted it, and officials sided with emissions fears (11:44 | register)
Too much AI for some, too little for others: Why AMD can't win with investors
: A diverse portfolio is usually a good thing, except when AI is the only thing (08:56 | register)
For once, Supermicro has dodged drama and just delivered datacenters
: Single customer accounted for 63 percent of surging revenue (08:56 | register)
AI agents can't yet pull off fully autonomous cyberattacks but they are already very helpful to crims
: Don't relax: This is a 'when, not if' scenario (06:22 | register)
GitHub ponders kill switch for pull requests to stop AI slop
updated: Code community site begins to see that AI could drive people away (03:50 | register)
Microsoft boffins figured out how to break LLM safety guardrails with one simple prompt
: Chaos-inciting fake news right this way (01:07 | register)
Four horsemen of the AI-pocalypse line up capex bigger than Israel's GDP
: Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft eye $635B in infrastructure spend (Tegnap | register)
AI chatbots are no better at medical advice than a search engine
: And people make bad information worse by failing to provide chatbots with the right details (Tegnap | register)
Supermarket sorry after facial recognition alert flags right criminal, wrong customer
: System worked as intended, but staff then kicked out innocent bystander (Tegnap | register)
AI.com goes for $70M as crypto boss bets big on buzzword bubble
: Latest evidence that the world has gone mad (Tegnap | register)
Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 spends $20K trying to write a C compiler
: AI agents build something that mostly works but worries the project's creator (Tegnap | register)
More than 135,000 OpenClaw instances exposed to internet in latest vibe-coded disaster
: By default, the bot listens on all network interfaces, and many users never change it (Tegnap | register)
DIY AI bot farm OpenClaw is a security 'dumpster fire'
: Your own personal Jarvis. A bot to hear your prayers. A bot that cares. Just not about keeping you safe (Tegnap | register)
Firefox makes AI optional, like it probably should have been all along
: Users can disable every generative feature in one click not everyone wants a chatbot bolted to their tabs (Tegnap | register)
Romanian rail workers accused of bribery turned to ChatGPT for legal tips
: Corruption probe takes detour as staff facing trial reportedly asked AI if seat-blocking scams caused financial damage (Tegnap | register)
Follow the money: Switzerland remains Europe's top destination for tech pay
: Average Swiss salaries dwarf those on offer across the rest of the continent (Tegnap | register)
Unlocking the hidden power of unstructured data with AI
Sponsored Feature: Hyland is helping enterprises turn their fragmented, unstructured data into governed, AI-ready intelligence (Tegnap | register)
Study: Platforms that rank the latest LLMs can be unreliable
The results of popular LLM ranking platforms can be skewed by just a few data points, possibly providing an unreliable report about which LLM would perform best in real situations, according MIT researchers who also developed a way to test the rankings and identify these influential data points. (Tegnap | mit)

Elon Musk merges xAI into SpaceX to spread universal consciousness via a sentient sun
: Burning Man woo woo values House of Grok at $250 billion (Tegnap | register)
Amazon can't build AI capacity fast enough, throws another $200B at the problem
: 'As fast as we install this AI capacity, we are monetizing it,' says Amazon CEO Andy Jassy (Tegnap | register)
Atlassian swears it can handle AI without blowing out costs, or being swamped
: CEO feels under-appreciated amid year-long value slump (Tegnap | register)
Indian police commissioner wants ID cards for AI agents
Asia In Brief: PLUS: China broadens cryptocurrency crackdown; Australian facial recognition privacy revisited; Singapore debuts electric VTOL; and more! (Tegnap | register)
Ex-Googler nailed for stealing AI secrets for Chinese startups
: Network access from China and side hustle as AI upstart CEO aroused suspicion (Tegnap | register)
OpenAI chases business bucks with confusingly named Frontier platform
: IPO, were halfway there: AI, livin on a prayer (Tegnap | register)
Autonomous cars, drones cheerfully obey prompt injection by road sign
: AI vision systems can be very literal readers (Vas. | register)
Backblaze says AI traffic and neoclouds could shape future networks
: The western US saw the most activity overall (Vas. | register)
Feeling taxed by layoffs, IRS turns to AI helpers
: Fewer humans, more bots - just in time for filing season (Vas. | register)
Snowflake bets $200M that OpenAI makes databases more chatty
: Cuts out the Azure middleman with multi-year deal for 'tighter alignment' (Vas. | register)
Anthropic apes OpenAI with cheeky chatbot commercials
: The Claude maker wants you to know about ChatGPTs ad plans (Vas. | register)
Want digital sovereignty? That'll be 1% of your GDP into AI infrastructure please
: Analyst predicts massive spend on domestic AI stacks (Vas. | register)
Microsoft spends billions on AI, converts just 3.3% of Copilot Chat users
: CEO talks momentum while paid uptake remains minimal (Vas. | register)
OpenClaw patches one-click RCE as security Whac-A-Mole continues
: Researchers disclose rapid exploit chain that let attackers run code via a single malicious web page (Vas. | register)
Microsoft declares 'reliability' a priority for Visual Studio AI
: Perhaps a little less focus on AI would help as well? (Vas. | register)
Curse of AI to push up PC prices as memory and CPU shortages bite
: Component supply is being diverted toward datacenters, squeezing the consumer market (Vas. | register)
Microsoft sets Copilot agents loose on your OneDrive files
: AI helpers can now rummage through multiple documents (Vas. | register)
Three AI engines walk into a bar in single file...
: Meet llama3pure, a set of dependency-free inference engines for C, Node.js, and JavaScript (Vas. | register)
AIs lust for memory drags down the smartphone industry, and Qualcomm with it
: On the upside, House of the Snapdragon has started shipping its own AI silicon (Vas. | register)
Musk distracts from struggling car biz with fantastical promise to make 1 million humanoid robots a year
: To what end? Who knows? Tesla isn't even using them in its own factories yet (Vas. | register)
AI datacenter boom triples US gas power builds, filling the air with more CO2
: Reduce emissions? Screw that - we have money to lose and memes to generate (Vas. | register)
Dow Chemical says AI is the element behind 4,500 job cuts
ai-pocalypse: The 129 year old chemical company uses Palantir-rival C3's AI as its software of choice. (Vas. | register)
IBM says AI is insane in the mainframe as z17 sales surge
: Big Blue leaning on software smarts to modernize COBOL estates and cut costs (Vas. | register)
Anthropic cements its position as the not-OpenAI with no-ads pledge
: As profit-starved AI companies scramble to monetize chat interactions, Claude bets on trust (Vas. | register)
Rise of AI means companies could pass on SaaS
: The writing is on the wall as AI companies race to add vertical functionality (Szo. | register)
DWP finds Copilot saves civil servants a whopping 19 minutes a day
: Tool speeds up searches and first draft emails, becomes 'comfort blanket' for Whitehall workers (Szo. | register)
Authentication in 2026 - moving beyond foundational MFA to tackle the new era of attacks
Moving beyond foundational MFA in a new era of attacks
Safer Internet Day How the VPN industry is reacting to the rising risks of AI
From privacy-first chatbots to advanced security tools designed to mitigate danger
There's a simple way to watch the Winter Olympics 2026 for free
The Winter Olympics has plenty of ways for you to watch for free
Singapore spent 11 months booting China-linked snoops out of telco networks
: Operation Cyber Guardian involved 100-plus staff across government and industry
Zettlab D6 Ultra NAS review: Ironically, AI might not be the best feature of this network-attached storage device
The Zettlab D6 Ultra is a high-performance NAS with aspirations to become a full-blown AI.
Power your home for days with this massive Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus portable power station - it's got a $1100 discount right now
Jackery is running a big price cut on the HomePower 3600 Plus, knocking $1,100 off and bringing the portable whole-home backup station down to $1,699.
Workday CEO Eschenbach steps down co-founder Bhusri to return
Workday is entering a new chapter
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, February 11 (game #710)
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Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, February 11 (game #1479)
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, February 11 (game #976)
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The Until Dawn developer's next game, Directive 8020, just got a release date at long last
A new Directive 8020 trailer has arrived, with the survival horror game now available to pre-order.
Save $200 on Creality's 'exceptional' beginner 3D printer - Hi Combo is just $399 with multi-color printing and fast 500mm/s speeds
Crealitys Hi Combo is now $200 off, down to $399 for a fast, beginner-friendly 3D printer with multi-color support, auto-calibration, and near plug-and-play setup.
58% of Brits faced significant online risk in 2025 increased AI usage is reducing digital trust
Fraud and cyberbullying seem to be the biggest issues
McDonalds is giving away free McNugget Caviar kits for Valentines Day how to get yours today
Kits are extremely limited, so mark your calendars.
Proton VPNs new Android update fixes the one thing we hate about Quick Connect
You can finally tell Proton VPN to ignore specific countries with this new Android feature
How to watch Jordan Stolz at Winter Olympics 2026: Free Speed Skating Streams, TV Channels
All the ways to watch Jordan Stolz live streams for FREE, as the speed skater looks to win numerous medals at the Winter Olympics 2026.
The 5 best films we saw at Sundance 2026
Whether you want something funny, dark, inspiring, or deeply weird, we've got a pick for you.
Salesforce halts development of new features for Heroku cloud AI platform
Heroku will no longer get new feature updates
Refreshing your home audio setup? From Sonos to Bose, Ive tested each and every wireless speaker here, and rounded up my faves for superb sound and features in ...
I test wireless speakers for a living based on my hands-on experience, these offer the kind of superb sound and fantastic features you wont want to miss
Mario Tennis Fever takes Mario sports back to arcade basics in the best way
The Nintendo Switch 2's first Mario sports game is a pretty good one.
Mario Tennis Fever is a fun and wacky tennis game, if not quite a Switch 2 exclusive smash
Mario Tennis Fever serves up new wacky mechanics that add to a fun and varied arcade tennis game even though it
Romeo is a Dead Man is a hyper-violent sci-fi trip thats as gripping as it is mystifying
Romeo is a Dead Man is not perfect, but it is one of the most fascinating action games of recent years.
A modder has created a Witcher 4 prequel quest starring Ciri before The Witcher 4 has even released but you might have some trouble running it
A new mod for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has been released, adding a brand new questline for Ciri that takes place before the events of The Witcher 4.
When machines remember us: Rethinking privacy in the age of humanoids
How humanoid AI will redefine privacy, trust, and dignity
Atlantic.net review
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Save over $300 on the Hisense 55-Inch Class QLED 4K S7N CanvasTV at Amazon
This combination of a TV and art display has dipped below $700.
That makes no sense to me at all: Jony Ive rejects Tesla-style 'giant iPads' and reveals button-heavy Ferrari Luce cockpit
Ferrari has revealed some of the interior of its Luce EV, while designer Jony Ive takes a swipe at touchscreens.
Siris new Gemini-powered brain is almost here find out how to try it in iOS 26.4 this month
The first stages of Siri
Ive watched the Virgin River season 7 trailer more times than I can count and one unexpected storyline already feels like rage bait
Netflix has dropped the first Virgin River season 7 trailer and its total rage bait, with every storyline first-look is more infuriating than the last.
Solarwinds WHD flaws exploited in attacks targeting servers and credentials
Two flaws are being actively used
GoDaddy in 60 minutes: Not a great experience
One hour with GoDaddy: 60 minutes with an established brand in web hosting
Apple and Google agree to change app stores after 'effective duopoly' claim
The UK's markets regulator says the proposed commitments "will boost the UK's app economy".
These outdoor Philips Hue lights are expected to get a big upgrade soon with new color effects and an 1,100-lumen brightness boost
Philips Hue has been busy upgrading several product lines recently, and the Lucca series is said to be next.
The Walmart Presidents' Day sales has an incredibly cheap way to get a Whoop band and a 12-month subscription
The Walmart President
RAM crisis got you down? Don't build a new PC just get a pre-built system like this one instead
Hell freezes over, pigs fly, and buying a pre-built desktop is now cheaper than navigating the murky waters of online retailers amid rising component prices.
Resident Evil Survival Unit devs wanted the mobile game to be 'objectively scary', so they monitored play testers' brainwaves
South Korean studio JOYCITY, the developers behind Resident Evil Survival Unit, apparently monitored play testers
The 3 best Apple Watches are on sale for Presidents' Day and this deal is the best of the bunch
This Apple Watch Ultra 2 deal at Best Buy is the best Apple Watch deal we
Time to upgrade your smartwatch? You can trade in now to save up to $200 on 'the best mainline Galaxy Watch in ages'
Score the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 for as little as $199.99
Will Smith eating spaghetti was peak AI chaos in 2023 now it shows how fast the tech has evolved
Will Smith eating spaghetti is the AI video benchmark revealing just how quickly it has improved
SiteGround in 60 minutes: An impressive experience
One hour with SiteGround: Launch an online shop within 60 minutes
Huge stalkerware data breach sees 500,000 records leaked by hacktivists
Someone targeted a company operating multiple stalkerware apps
10 best vibe coding tools of 2026
Build software with conversational AI prompts, no coding required
Samsung's best ultrawide OLED monitor just got a massive price cut for Presidents' Day
The Best Buy Presidents
Jimmy Kimmel responds to Trump and the rights reaction to Bad Bunnys Super Bowl halftime show
"It really is amazing how differently people can see the same thing."
How to cancel Discord Nitro in the wake of its deeply concerning age verification policy announcement
Discord plans a
How to watch Small Prophets from anywhere it's *FREE*
Mystery, comedy, and homemade prophets collide in this new BBC show
Horizon Zero Dawn 3 is reportedly 'three to five years' away and will likely be a PS6 launch title now that multiplayer action game Horizon Hunters Gathering is...
Horizon Zero Dawn 3 is reportedly still years away after Guerrilla Games moved many members of its development team over to the Horizon Hunters Gathering team.
Europe is going all-in on sovereign cloud investment to triple by 2027
European Cloud IaaS spend will triple as the global average barely doubles
The Anker Solix C1000 power station is on sale for its best-ever price at Amazon save over $400
For all your power needs.
Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds are $50 off right now at Amazon score better sleep for $130
You'll be out like a light.
'It's my unexpected favorite' IKEA exec reveals why this $10 / £5 sensor is his top pick from the new smart gadget range
Exclusive: here
Sterling Stock Pickers OpenAI-powered platform is $55
A simpler way to research stocks.
Get Surfshark One for under $2.30 per month with 3 extra months for free
Keep your favorite devices safe and secure going into 2026.
21 last-minute Valentines Day gifts for procrastinators in love: Thoughtful gifts that wont feel rushed
Don't panic. Let's get strategic about this.
Act fast the DJI Mini 3 drone is over $100 off right now at Amazon
This deal is selling fast.
Jon Stewart hits back at MAGAs reaction to Bad Bunnys Super Bowl halftime show
"Why the f*** is it the Super Bowl halftime entertainer's job to unify the country?"
Bluesky finally has drafts
Users have been waiting for this feature for a while.
Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears
The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles
How to watch The Artful Dodger season 2 online from anywhere
Past sins return as Jack balances love, law, and loyalty
Google redeems Gemini after awkward Olympics ad in a Super Bowl spot among many sentimental AI contenders
Google Gemini
This little gadget turned me into a morning person by opening my bedroom blinds automatically and it only took five minutes to install
The smartest way to rise and shine
What is the release date for The Pitt season 2 episode 6 on HBO Max?
The Fourth of July shift is starting to get to Dr. Robby. Can he keep it together in The Pitt season 2 episode 5, and when is it on HBO Max?
February's best Australian Apple deals include up to 23% off MacBooks, AirPods, iPads and more
But hurry, we dont expect these deals to last forever
'Lethal' and 'magical' Palantir tech is in demand by Pentagon, China, Middle East, CEO says
: Less popular in Canada and Northern Europe
OpenAI introduces ads...for the people!
: ChatGPT starts showing marketing messages in the US
Lowest ever price: Save $300 on the M5 MacBook Pro in this Presidents' Day deal for photo editors
Apples 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5, 32GB of memory, and a 1TB SSD is down to $1,899 for Presidents Day save $300 at B&H.
The ultimate writer's toolkit: 25 gadgets and gifts to help you finish your novel
From mechanical keyboards to mug warmers, I found the best gifts and gear for writers.
Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
Apple TVs new comedy-horror is a big stew of Jaws, Stephen King and Atlanta and it somehow works
This new Apple TV horror series turns a sleepy seaside town into an unsettling haunt from its creators childhood.
I tested the BenQ PD2706QN for 3 months - and it's a beautifully color-accurate QHD designer monitor poised to surprise you with its quality
The BenQ PD2706QN is a 27-inch color-accurate monitor with QHD Resolution, a spectacular nano-matte panel, great ports, and a better price tag.
These ultra-cheap wireless earbuds let you play Flappy Bird on the charging case, and it sure is one of the features of all time
Flappy Bird on an earbuds case? These ultra-cheap earbuds come with gaming functionality, but Im not convinced its that valuable.
This Anker battery pack solved my battery anxiety and its been purchased 3,000 times in the past month
It comes in four colors, and offers multiple ways to charge
Apple devices are finally getting their first serious discounts of the year shop my top picks on AirPods, iPads, and smartwatches starting at $99.99
Your long-awaited Apple device deal has finally arrived
Haworth Fern office chair review: Incredibly premium ergonomics with great all day comfortability
The Haworth Fern is a beautiful ergonomic office chair with a unique design, Wave Suspension technology
HP CEO prints final page after six years, moves to PayPal
: Multimillion-dollar tenure could have bought a couple of crates of toner
'What a great way to kill your community': Discord users are furious about its new age verification checks and are now hunting for alternatives
Discord has announced that it
I watched the Super Bowl on LG's award-winning C5 OLED TV and now I know why it's our best-rated display
One of the best OLED TVs of 2025 is on sale at Best Buy. I already own one and can recommend you jump on this one fast and save even more money than I did.
Discord defaults to teen experience for all users
The popular messaging platform will require proof of age to access many features and content.
Microsoft starts the countdown for the end of Exchange Web Services
Exchange Web Services will be shut down from April 2027
I tested the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 1 - a fresh spin on my favorite portable business laptop
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 1 brings convertibility to the T-Series ThinkPad family, adding yet another feature to a long-standing lineup.
Amazons early Presidents Day deals include discounts on Apple, Roborock, and more
If you missed Black Friday, this is your first real chance to save in 2026.
'Today, the real standard is no longer simply 'wire-free' but 'senseless intelligence' whether the robot can be like an invisible gardener' Segway Navimow CEO o...
Exclusive: I chatted to the CEO of one of the leading lawnbot brands to get his take on the changing landscape of robot mowers.
BridgePay payments system knocked offline by ransomware attack
US Secret Service is involved
The 'ultimate power solution': Save $1400 on our five-star rated EcoFlow home backup system at Best Buy for President's Day
EcoFlow is running a major Presidents Day deal, with the Delta Pro 3 portable whole-home power station discounted by $1,399, a 41% saving.
I test XR glasses for a living, and this $35 accessory is a must-buy if you hate how quickly your devices battery drains
This adapter will save you from boredom.
Discord to start requiring face scan or ID to access adult content
The online chat service, which has 200 million monthly users, will blur adult content by default.
TV upgrade in order? Snag the Hisense 85-inch QD7 Mini LED TV while its $500 off.
The once $1,300 TV is now just $799.99.
Last-minute shopping for Valentines Day? Two of our Dyson beauty favorites are $150 off.
Grab the Airwrap i.d. and Supersonic Nural on sale.
YouTube puts lyrics behind a paywall
The company offers five free lyric views before the restriction takes effect.
Here are 11 TVs from Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale recommended by an expert
Shop record-low best-rated TVs from Samsung, LG and TCL
Dutch data watchdog snitches on itself after getting caught in Ivanti zero-day attacks
: Staff data belonging to the regulator and judiciary's governing body accessed
HPs massive Presidents Day sale: Save up to $2845 (not a typo!) on AI-powered laptops and 4K desktops
You can enjoy up to 74% savings, but you
Scared your printer will stop working with Windows 11? Don't be here's what you need to know about Microsoft's support plans
Heard some printers are going to stop working with Windows 11? Here
Is Apple Fitness+ running out of gas? Fresh rumors suggest its under review and could be folded into the Health app
Apple Fitness+ could merge with the Health app and an AI-powered wellbeing coach, a new report claims.