Stack Overflow users don’t trust AI. They’re using it anyway
The Verge
Today, I’m talking with Prashanth Chandrasekar, who is the CEO of Stack Overflow. I last had Prashanth on the show in 2022, one month before ChatGPT launched. While the generative AI boom had tons of impact on all sorts of companies, it immediately upended ev… more…
Feeding the machine
The Verge
When he was 19 years old, Brendan Foody started Mercor with two of his high school friends as a way for his other friends, who also had startups, to hire software engineers overseas. It launched in 2023 as essentially a staffing agency, albeit a highly automa… more…
Russia poses acute threat, new MI6 chief to warn
BBC News
Blaise Metreweli will say the threat is posed by "an aggressive, expansionist and revisionist Russia". more…
Meta's Quest 4 shift: Reality Labs is reportedly cutting the fat in a move to prioritize gaming. Here's why that's best for everyone
Android Central
No, Meta isn't backing out of VR or "making substantial cuts," as some would lead you to believe. It's getting back to basics and what made Quest great in the first place. more…
Apple Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Hong Kong
MacRumors
Apple has announced the availability of Tap to Pay on iPhone in Hong Kong, allowing independent sellers, small merchants, and large retailers in the region to use iPhones as a payment terminal.
Tap to Pay allows iPhones to accept payments via Apple Pay… more…
Major Automakers Say China Poses 'Clear and Present Threat' To US Auto Industry
Slashdot.org
Major automakers have urged Washington to prevent Chinese government-backed automakers and battery manufacturers from opening U.S. manufacturing plants, warning the industry's future is at stake. From a report: The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which re… more…
How can lawyers stop AI's hallucinations? More AI, of course.
Business Insider
Law firms can't stop lawyers from tinkering with chatbots, so they're adding hallucination detectors. more…
Kent State eliminates 19 majors. See which degree programs are impacted
Record-Courier
Kent State trustees also approved a new deal with NEOMED to provide campus health services. more…
Russia poses acute threat, new MI6 chief to warn
BBC News
Blaise Metreweli will say the threat is posed by "an aggressive, expansionist and revisionist Russia". more…
Why your holiday shopping data needs a cleanup now
Fox News
Data brokers aggressively collect your holiday shopping data to fuel scams and targeted ads. Learn how to delete your digital profile before 2025 starts. more…
Fake Windows update pushes malware in new ClickFix attack
Fox News
The ClickFix campaign disguises malware as legitimate Windows updates, using steganography to hide shellcode in PNG files and bypass security detection systems. more…
Malicious browser extensions hit 4.3M users
Fox News
Malicious Chrome and Edge extensions collected browsing history, keystrokes and personal data from millions of users before Google and Microsoft removed them. more…
Android Emergency Live Video gives 911 eyes on the scene
Fox News
Android rolls out Emergency Live Video for 911 calls, letting dispatchers see real-time scenes during emergencies. Great for holiday travel safety. more…
Trump’s AI-Regulation Ban Is a Threat to National Security
The Atlantic
The United States should not be lobbied out of protecting its own future. more…
How YouTube Ate Podcasts and TV
The Atlantic
Short-form video is taking over everything (including reading). more…
Apple has locked my Apple ID, and I have no recourse. A plea for help
Hey.paris
Summary: A major brick-and-mortar store sold an Apple Gift Card that Apple seemingly took offence to, and locked out my entire Apple ID, effectively bricking my devices and my iCloud Account, Apple Developer ID, and everything associated with it, and I have n… more…
Is It a Bubble? By Howard Marks
Oaktreecapital.com
In his latest memo, Howard Marks explores if there is a bubble in AI, identifying uncertainty, parallels to past bubbles, AI's vast potential, and emphasizing the importance of prudence. more…
Agentic AI Foundation
Block.xyz
Block, Anthropic, and OpenAI have launched the Agentic AI Foundation (AAF). Learn about this new non-profit organization dedicated to making agentic AI safe, accessible, and beneficial for everyone. more…
The History of Xerox
Abortretry.fail
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50 years of proof assistants
Github.io
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App age verification in action: What you share and who gets your information
9to5Mac
App age verification isn’t just a theoretical concept being debated in Congress. A number of laws have already passed that require platforms to verify age for users in select states.
For example, the Twitter/X alternative Bluesky went offline for me in Au… more…
A Doctor at Apple Reveals 9 Hidden Apple Watch Health Features
CNET
Even if you already have an Apple Watch on your wrist, you might not know about these features that can support your health. more…
I’ve never used an Android phone that felt this clean and private
MakeUseOf
Murena's /e/OS tries to keep as much of the Android experience intact as possible while removing excess trackers and Google services. more…
20 SEO Experts Offer Their Advice For 2026 via @sejournal, @theshelleywalsh
Search Engine Journal
These expert insights show SEO marketers and decision-makers exactly where to focus in 2026 to protect organic visibility and turn discovery into real business impact.
The post 20 SEO Experts Offer Their Advice For 2026 appeared first on Search Engine Journal. more…
Best Android travel apps in 2025: Planners, AI guides, translators
Android Authority
Travel in 2025 runs on smart Android apps and eSIMs like Yesim keep everything connected. Fewer apps, less friction, smoother trips. more…
STAC6565 Targets Canada in 80% of Attacks as Gold Blade Deploys QWCrypt Ransomware
Internet
Canadian organizations have emerged as the focus of a targeted cyber campaign orchestrated by a threat activity cluster known as STAC6565.
Cybersecurity company Sophos said it investigated almost 40 intrusions linked to the threat actor between February 2024 … more…
Startup announces 'Galactic Brain' project to put AI data centers in orbit
Space.com
Aetherflux has focused its efforts on space-based solar power, with the goal of "building an American power grid in space." more…
The only number that really matters
Vox
In 1972, the King of Bhutan announced that “gross national happiness is more important than gross domestic product.” It was a charming sound bite that captured imaginations worldwide. Finally, someone was brave enough to say it: Happiness matters more than mo… more…
Generative AI hype distracts us from AI’s more important breakthroughs
MIT Technology Review
On April 28, 2022, at a highly anticipated concert in Spokane, Washington, the musician Paul McCartney astonished his audience with a groundbreaking application of AI: He began to perform with a lifelike depiction of his long-deceased musical partner, John Le… more…
LinkedIn Marketing in 2026: The Complete Guide for Businesses and Creators
Buffer.com
Whether you’re looking to level up your company’s LinkedIn marketing or use LinkedIn to build a personal brand, we’ve got you covered with these LinkedIn best practices. more…
Julia Wolf Is Becoming Her Own Obsession
Highsnobiety
Drake’s favorite singer talks “In My Room,” her Twilight obsession, and moving past the emo label. more…
The Cool-Girl Meetup at Tina Green Nail
Highsnobiety
The unpretentious Brooklyn nail salon is an open secret among a specific set of writers, comedians, actors, and artists: “They never disappoint.” more…
AI is driving up computer prices. This is how Dell is telling staff to prepare, and how much more PCs will cost.
Business Insider
Dell is increasing its prices on December 17 amid a global memory chip supply crisis. Business Insider obtained a list of price changes. more…
Surfshark VPN review: Affordable protection with solid performance
Salon
This new to market VPN has already built a solid reputation more…
Internes Dokument: EU-Staaten fordern ein Jahr Vorratsdatenspeicherung für Internet-Dienste wie Messenger
Netzpolitik.org
Arbeitet an Gesetz zur Vorratsdatenspeicherung: EU-Kommissar Brunner. – CC-BY 4.0 Europäische Kommission
Die EU-Staaten fordern ein neues Gesetz zur Vorratsdatenspeicherung, das weit über die alten Gesetze hinausgeht. Das geht aus einem EU-Dokument hervor, d… more…
InkPoster Tela review: a digital frame with a very analogue heart
Creative Bloq
InkPoster Tela is a cable-free, paper-true art frame that redefines how digital art should look. more…
Digital agriculture grid can change farmers’ lives: Jagadish Babu, co-founder, OpenAgriNet
The Indian Express
Jagadish Babu, the co-founder of OpenAgriNet (OAN), spoke to indianexpress.com on the need for a global digital agriculture grid and the opportunity for farmers, governments and technologists to work together towards such a goal. more…
Wall Street skips tech and goes old school for growth in 2026
The Times of India
Wall Street strategists are advising a shift away from the dominant technology giants, suggesting investors buy into less popular sectors like health care, industrials, and energy for 2026. Concerns over Big Tech's lofty valuations and AI spending, amplified … more…
技術債不再是夢魘——加拿大航空讓代理式 AI 接手數千個函數的現代化轉換
Inside.com.tw
為解決技術債造成的創新枷鎖,AWS Transform 導入代理式 AI,自動化任何程式碼與應用程式的現代化。此技術能將數月工作縮短至數天,大幅降低時間與成本,讓工程師從重複性維護中解放,專注於創造商業價值。 more…
Why Isn’t Online Age Verification Just Like Showing Your ID In Person?
EFF
This blog also appears in our Age Verification Resource Hub: our one-stop shop for users seeking to understand what age-gating laws actually do, what’s at stake, how to protect yourself, and why EFF opposes all forms of age verification mandates. Head to EFF.… more…
WTF is an incentives marketing strategy? | How brands are merging loyalty programs and promotions to build long-term customer value
Digiday
This WTF guide, with partner insights from Talon.One, explores why brands should move away from a siloed approach to loyalty and promotions, and should instead implement a unified incentives marketing strategy to create long-term customer value and differenti… more…
What’s at Stake in Trump’s Executive Order Aiming to Curb State-Level AI Regulation
Nakedcapitalism.com
Fortunately, an executive order won't stop states from restricting AI. But expect the Administration to try other routes. more…
The U.S. Is Betting the Economy on ‘Scaling’ AI: Where Is the Intelligence When One Needs It?
Nakedcapitalism.com
A detailed discussion of how AI the data-center investment boom is stoking a societally and financially costly bubble more…
Russia threatens to block all Google services in a 'soft squeeze' of US tech
TechRadar
Russia is considering a complete ban on Google services, according to a member of the State Duma's IT committee. This comes as part of a wider crackdown on foreign technology. more…
India orders VPNs to block access to websites that unlawfully expose citizens' data
TechRadar
The MeitY request comes as a way to protect Indian citizens' personal data, but it could clash with how no-log VPN services operate. Here's all you need to know. more…
Smishing’s evolution: from consumer scam to enterprise threat – how industry is fighting back
TechRadar
Criminals exploit SMS vulnerabilities with advanced tools, turning consumer scams into business-critical risks. more…
Google DeepMind partners with the UK government for 'science breakthroughs, cleaner energy'
TechRadar
Google continues to invest in the UK, this time with a new DeepMind research facility. more…
DoJ takes down sophisticated network smuggling $160m worth of AI chips to China
TechRadar
Chips are still going to China, just not through illegal channels. more…
Hackers distribute thousands of phishing attacks through Mimecast's secure-link feature
TechRadar
A legitimate feature is being abused to hide phishing emails and have them land in inboxes. more…
The UK must build smarter networks to lead in AI
TechRadar
Transforming the UK's legacy networks is vital to unlocking AI's full potential for economic growth. more…
Everyone is wrong about AI regulation, and the history of the Internet proves it
TechRadar
The US White House wants to stop states from regulating AI, and the states want their own AI regulation. What if they're both wrong? more…
History lessons for better public policy: how to build a cyber secure society
TechRadar
Exploring strategies and innovations shaping safer, more resilient digital communities worldwide. more…
The only Core Ultra 265U laptop with a VGA port and a DVD writer just launched — and yes, it HAS to be in Japan
TechRadar
Japan continues to welcome new laptops with retro features, and the NEC VersaPro VX-R blends modern Intel processors with aging connectors effectively. more…
The Architects of AI are TIME's Person of the Year – here's why
TechRadar
TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year celebrates the Architects of AI for reshaping the world. more…
Disney Destiny’s Hercules musical features a standout projection effect that I can’t stop talking about
TechRadar
Disney’s Hercules musical on the Destiny pairs real-time tracking with coordinated projection and lighting to produce an onstage illusion that supports the storytelling. more…
Quantifying the hidden costs of cloud sovereignty gaps
TechRadar
Recent outages are symptoms of an over-reliance on US based hyperscalers. more…
Salesforce bets on agentic AI platform following cautiously optimistic earnings report
TechRadar
Salesforce raises forecasts - Agentforce credited as driving force more…
The Nvidia H200 export saga, as it happened — Beijing ponders response and buyers line up, while Blackwell remains locked behind restrictions
Tom's Hardware UK
The U.S. government has formally approved the export of Nvidia’s high-performance H200 AI chips to China, reinstating access to a class of silicon previously barred under national security rules. more…
Biwin Black Opal OC Lab Gold Edition DDR5-6000 C28 4x48GB Review: High-Performance Memory For Demanding Applications
Tom's Hardware UK
Biwin launches a very special DDR5-6000 192GB memory kit from its OC labs. Can the spacious memory kit outperform the current competition on the market? more…
MSI X870E Godlike X Motherboard Review: 10th anniversary edition brings more exclusivity, numbered placard, and a Lucky plushy
Tom's Hardware UK
The Godlike X is an excellent flagship motherboard offering the best of what’s available. The X’s limited run and included goodies make it collectible, but the price for exclusivity could be prohibitive. more…
Why China Can’t Win the AI-Led Industrial Revolution
Project Syndicate
History has consistently shown that industrial revolutions require free institutions and robust demand to support ongoing entrepreneurship and the commercialization of new, productivity-enhancing products and services. With its system of totalitarian party-st… more…
The Global Economy’s Hidden Rebalancing
Project Syndicate
Although the global growth rate in 2026 is projected to be almost the same as it was in 2025, the headline figure belies deeper structural shifts in capital flows and comparative advantage. These shifts are the real story, because they are quietly reshaping h… more…
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How In Order To Start A Casino: Guide
Line25.com
Set Up In Addition To Create Casino Online Business Offerings Create, Build And Begin Your Own On The Internet Casino With Professional Advice Exactly About Just How To Start ... Read More →
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The 7 Largest Internet Casinos In America Ranked By Size And Even Entertainment Options
Line25.com
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"Watched, Tracked & Targeted": Gaza Writer Mohammed Mhawish on Life Under Israeli Surveillance
Democracy Now!
Award-winning Palestinian reporter Mohammed Mhawish, who left Gaza last year, joins us to discuss his new piece for New York magazine about Israel’s surveillance practices. It describes how Palestinians throughout the genocide in Gaza have been watched, track… more…
RNA Co-creation Consortium Is Turning Sebum RNA Into a New Skin Health Metric
Ubergizmo
CEATEC 2025 featured the usual lineup of AI demos, service robots, and experimental interfaces. But inside Hall 4, a quieter, lab-style booth stood out for a very different reason. There, the RNA Co-creation Consortium demonstrated that RNA extracted from fac… more…
A New Chapter for The Gadgeteer
The Gadgeteer
FEATURE – If you’ve been reading The Gadgeteer for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed Julie Strietelmeier’s name at the top of the masthead. For 28 years, she built this place from the ground up. Now, for the first time since 1997, The Gadgeteer has … more…
6 Weather Stories To Watch For In 2026
Forbes
As 2025 draws to a close, here are the top 6 stories our weather expert is keeping an eye on for 2026. more…
[FREE EBOOKS] ChatGPT for Conversational AI and Chatbots, The Art of Cyber Security & Four More Best Selling Titles
Javacodegeeks.com
Hello fellow geeks, Fresh offers await you on our Information Technology Research Library, please have a look! ChatGPT for Conversational AI and Chatbots: Learn how to automate conversations with the latest large language model technologies ($27.99 Value) FRE… more…
The walls around public media keep coming down
Niemanlab.org
When I joined Hawaiʻi Public Radio a year and a half ago, the welcome from the team and the community was warm and full of aloha. This was not surprising. What was unexpected were the dozens of strangers from across the country reaching out to say “Welcome to… more…
SSPAI Morning Brief: Meta Promises EU-Compliant Personalized Ad Options, and More
Sspai.me
Morning Briefing Meta promises to offer EU users compliant personalized ad options On December 8, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Competition and Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology issued a statement noti… more…
Q&A: Travel’s High-Stakes Era Redefines What Care Means
Skift
As travelers invest more in premium, emotionally charged trips, hotels face rising pressure to provide continuity and reassurance. Peace of mind has not only become the ultimate luxury, but a new measure of guest loyalty. more…
Oracle will shop around for AI chips after adopting a policy of 'chip neutrality'… but of course it'll still buy the latest Nvidia GPUs
PC Gamer
Oracle assures investors it's willing to look beyond Nvidia for AI chips. more…
US extradites Ukrainian woman accused of hacking meat processing plant for Russia
Theregister.com
The digital intrusion allegedly caused thousands of pounds of meat to spoil and triggered an ammonia leak in the facility A Ukrainian woman accused of hacking US public drinking water systems and a meat processing facility on behalf of Kremlin-backed cyber gr… more…
Porsche panic in Russia as pricey status symbols forget how to car
Theregister.com
Satellite silence trips immobilizers, leaving owners stuck Hundreds of Porsches in Russia were rendered immobile last week, raising speculation of a hack, but the German carmaker tells The Register that its vehicles are secure.… more…
What Makes Oracle (ORCL) a Strong Technology Company?
Yahoo Entertainment
Janus Henderson Investors, an investment management company, released its “Forty Fund” third-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be... more…
Saudi energy companies secure contracts for Syrian oil and gas projects
Offshore Technology
The agreements aim to provide services and technical support for oil and gas fields in Syria. more…
Inflation Data, AI Earnings and Other Can't Miss Items this Week
Barchart.com
Markets enter a critical week still reeling from Friday's sharp selloff in technology and AI stocks following disappointing reactions to Oracle and Broadcom ... more…
Is Nasdaq Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?
Barchart.com
While Nasdaq Stock has underperformed the Nasdaq Composite over the past year, analysts remain moderately bullish about its prospects. more…
Brazil eyes sustainable critical minerals potential
Mining Technology
Mining Technology explores the key ways in which Brazil is positioning itself as a sustainable leader in the critical minerals market. more…
Is Erie Indemnity Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?
Barchart.com
While Erie Indemnity has lagged behind the S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects. more…
Accenture and Anthropic to expand enterprise use of Claude AI
Verdict
Accenture and Anthropic are introducing a joint product for enterprise CIOs. more…
Major automakers say China poses 'clear and present threat' to US auto industry
Yahoo Entertainment
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Dec 11 - Major automakers on Thursday urged Washington to prevent Chinese government-backed automakers and battery... more…
Procyon acquires OLV to expand presence in US
Privatebankerinternational.com
The acquisition of OLV adds more than $500m in assets under management (AUM), bringing Procyon’s total AUM to nearly $9bn. more…
Siemens Mobility and Railpool plan locomotive service hub in Verona
Railway-technology.com
The planned centre will feature five tracks for light maintenance and an additional track outfitted with a wheel lathe. more…
Swiss Re and RIQ collaborate on AI-driven reinsurance solutions in UAE
Lifeinsuranceinternational.com
The partnership was formalised through an MoU. more…
Is Hewlett Packard Enterprise Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?
Barchart.com
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has notably underperformed the Nasdaq Composite over the past year, yet analysts remain optimistic about the stock’s prospects. more…
Here’s Why CyberArk Software Ltd (CYBR) Rose 19% in Q3
Yahoo Entertainment
TimesSquare Capital Management, an equity investment management company, released its “U.S. Focus Growth Strategy” third-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy... more…
D.A. Davidson Remains a Buy on Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
Yahoo Entertainment
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the Good Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. On December 4, D.A. Davidson reiterated a Buy rating on... more…
Clear Secure (YOU) Climbs to 4-Year High After Bagging CMS Contract
Yahoo Entertainment
We recently published 10 Big Names Leaving Wall Street in the Dust; 4 at Fresh Highs. Clear Secure Inc. (NYSE:YOU) is one of the best performers on Friday... more…
Coinbase (COIN) to Launch Kalshi-Powered Prediction Market?
Yahoo Entertainment
Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) is one of the 14 Most Promising Fintech Stocks to Invest In. On December 12, CNBC reported that Coinbase Global, Inc... more…
Rivian’s Autonomy & AI Day Failed to Move the Needle for RIVN Stock. How Should You Play It Here?
Barchart.com
Rivian announced a custom chip, new AI models, and in-house vehicle computer. more…
As Baidu Spins Off Its AI Chip Division, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold BIDU Stock?
Barchart.com
Baidu’s AI ambitions are accelerating, but a chip spinoff adds both upside potential and execution risk. more…
Akola invests in poultry production
Just-food.com
The Lithuania-headquartered group is investing €43m ($50.4m) across the wider business in the 2025-2026 financial year. more…
Faisal Al-Husseini on Bahri’s Next Wave: Digital Twins, Immersive Training, and Decarbonization
Ship Technology
In this interview, Bahri Chemicals President Faisal Al-Husseini details how the company is advancing the maritime industry’s next wave—following Bahri’s win ... more…
The system behind the screen
Retailbankerinternational.com
Dr Gulzar Singh explains why the silent architecture that runs deposits, cards and payments will determine which banks stay relevant in real-time commerce more…
Walmart Just Hit the Nasdaq Exchange. Should You Buy WMT Stock Here?
Barchart.com
Investors consider buying Walmart stock after it recently moved to the Nasdaq? more…