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Tuesday January 28, 2025. 11:15 PM
Big-game hunting to the extreme Hellcat, the ransomware crew that infected Schneider Electric and demanded $125,000 in baguettes, has aggressively targeted government, education, energy, and other critical industries since it emerged around mid-2024.…
TL;DR: Enjoy 2TB of lifetime FileJump cloud storage for $74.97 (reg. $467) and say hello to endless space. Do you ever find yourself frantically deleting files to free up space, only to regret it a week later? We've all been in a similar sitch—choosing between old vacation...
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has emerged as a groundbreaking player in the AI field, sparking a wave of disruption in the U.S. tech sector. Using open-source technology and cost-efficient methodologies, DeepSeek has delivered AI models that rival those of ...
Hugging Face researchers are attempting to recreate DeepSeek's R1 artificial intelligence model in an open-source format, just days after the Chinese AI lab's release sent markets soaring. The project, called Open-R1, aims to replicate R1's reasoning capabilities while...
The Federal Communications Commission will abandon a proposal that would have banned mandatory internet service charges for apartment and condominium residents. FCC Chair Brendan Carr halted the Biden-era plan that sought to prevent landlords from requiring tenants to pay...
From AI startup CISO to running federal IT - sure, why not? The US has a new federal chief information officer who, based on his resume, has no prior experience as a CIO but is now tasked with overseeing IT operations and strategy for the entire federal government.…
Researchers at Beijing's Chinese Academy of Sciences have used the gene-editing technology CRISPR to create mice from two fathers. CRISPR is a powerful genetic editing tool that allows scientists to precisely modify DNA by cutting and replacing specific genetic sequences....
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The KaOS project kicks off 2025 with a new website design and a new ISO snapshot of its rolling release operating system. The project's latest version, KaOS 2025.01, includes Plasma 6.2 and Zen Browser, a...
Google, on its Google Maps naming policy, back in 2008: By saying “common”, we mean to include names which are in widespread daily use, rather than giving immediate recognition to any arbitrary governmental re-naming. In other words, if a ruler announced that henceforth the...
Companies are planning smaller raises this year, according to a new survey of chief financial officers from Gartner. From a report: It's become harder to find a job, particularly in the white-collar world. So employers are far less worried about people quitting and don't...
Pay no attention to the DeepSeek behind the headlines OpenAI has announced ChatGPT Gov, a variant of the Enterprise version of the product specifically tailored for use by the US government.…
An anonymous reader shares a report: LinkedIn has removed at least two accounts that were created for AI 'co-workers' whose profile images said they were '#OpenToWork.' 'I don't need coffee breaks, I don't miss deadlines, and I'll outperform any social media team you've ever ...
This trailer for SNL's 3-hour-long marathon tribute to their musical guests is fun to watch. LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! This is fun and upbeat, and all I need to remember is the incredible history Saturday Night Live has had, hosting...
There is a special Copilot key on some Windows laptops that can be used to launch Microsoft’s AI assistant — and now support for the key is coming to Linux. That support has been added in version 6.14 of Linux, though exactly what it will be used for depends on which...
No wonder OpenAI needs $500B for Stargate Americans could soon see the price of electronics skyrocket in response to a 25-100 percent import tariff on computer chips promised by US President Donald Trump on Monday.…
A few weeks ago, Santa Cruz, California surfer Alessandro 'Alo' Slebir rode an enormous wave at Mavericks. LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! Alo Slebir (Santa Cruz, California, USA) slides through the vortex of a potential World Record wave...
So many of the symbols and icons we use every day are learned without ever knowing the meanings behind them. We just go about our days, pressing and clicking on buttons, without a second thought — and a lot of them have become unrecognizable to younger generations, like...
A 24-year-old fellow turned up at Vietnam's Can Tho University of Medicine complaining of swelling and intense pain in one of his eyes. The man claimed that he was previously examined at a medical facility near his home but they couldn't find anything wrong. — Read the rest ...
A dissatisfied customer has sued Oregon-based Mandala Journey Work LLC for failing to provide a peaceful four-day experience at a 'tranquil' home with strolls in the forest. Instead, the lawsuit alleges, the trippy retreat included a crowded AirBNB and a motor tour of...
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