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Slashdot |
Parrot OS Switches to KDE Plasma Desktop
"Yet another distro is making the move to the KDE Plasma desktop," writes Linux magazine.
"Parrot OS, a security-focused Linux distribution, is migrating from MATE to KDE Plasma, starting with version 7.0, now available in beta."Based on Debian 13, Parrot OS's goal is a shift toward "modernization, focusing on clearing technical debt and future-proofing the system." One big under-the-hood change is that the/tmpdirectory is now automatically mounted astmpfs(in RAM), as opposed to the physica...
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TechCrunch |
‘It felt so wrong’: Colin Angle on iRobot, the FTC, and the Amazon deal that never was
The iRobot founder opens up about the 18-month regulatory process that he says doomed the Roomba maker -- and what it means for American innovation.
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NYT > Technology |
U.S. and Venezuela Jam Caribbean GPS Signals to Thwart Attacks, Raising Flight Hazard
Military brinkmanship between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has led to an increase in electronic warfare in the region.
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Boy Genius Report |
What Is A Dumb Phone And Who Buys Them?
What is a dumb phone? We break down the rise of feature phones, the benefits of digital minimalism, and the surprising demographics buying them today.
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Gizmodo |
The ‘Steel Ball Run’ Anime Rides to Netflix in March
'Steel Ball Run,' the next chapter in the 'Jojo's Bizarre Adventure' saga, gets a new trailer ahead of its spring premiere.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 21, #924
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Dec. 21 #924
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Dec. 21, #454
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Dec. 21, No. 454.
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CNET News |
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 21, #1646
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Dec. 21, No. 1,646.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 21 #658
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 21, No. 658.
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Neowin |
Valve discontinues the entry-level Steam Deck, considerably raising the starting price
Valve has ended the production of the cheapest Steam Deck it has been offering since the beginning, making a big jump to the starting price point.
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Boy Genius Report |
4 Cool Things That You Can Do With Apple CarPlay
Think you know your car's infotainment system? Here are 4 cool things you can do with Apple CarPlay to make your commute safer, smarter, and more entertaining.
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TechCrunch |
OpenAI allows users to directly adjust ChatGPT’s enthusiasm level
ChatGPT users can now tweak the chatbot’s warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji use.
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Slashdot |
Flock Executive Says Their Camera Helped Find Shooting Suspect, Addresses Privacy Concerns
During a search for the Brown shoogin suspect, a law enforcement press conference included a request for "Ring camera footage from residents and businesses near Brown University," according to local news reports.
But in the end it was Flock cameras according to an article in Gizmodo, after a Reddit poster described seeing "odd" behavior of someone who turned out to be the suspect:
The original Reddit poster, identified only as John in the affidavit, contacted police the next day and came i...
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9to5Mac |
Indie App Spotlight: ‘AnywAIr’ lets you play with local AI models on your iPhone
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.
AnywAIr, which is a play on the word “anywhere”, is a nifty little iOS app that lets you play with AI models – regardless of if you have an internet connection. It offers custom themes, a plethora of tools and games, and all of the local AI models you could want to mess with.
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AppleInsider News |
These Mac mini deals start at $479, with delivery by Christmas
Finish up your holiday shopping with triple-digit discounts on Apple's M4 Mac mini, which starts at just $479, with delivery by Christmas to many locations.Grab last-minute deals on Apple's latest Mac mini.If you're looking for a last-minute holiday gift for someone special, Amazon and B&H Photo have discounts on Apple's latest Mac mini, with free next day delivery on orders shipped within the contiguous U.S. on dozens of SKUs at B&H.Amazon also has several models available for delivery by Chris...
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Boy Genius Report |
Robert Downey Jr. Agreed To Star In Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday Under One Condition
While there was plenty of speculation that RDJ would return for the final two Avengers' projects, the surprise was the role change for the beloved actor.
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Neowin |
[Price Drop] SwifDoo PDF Editor now just $29.97 with a coupon
Get more jobs done in less time with all the PDF tools you need: edit, convert, view, compress, merge, sign, and do a lot more.
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Techdirt |
This Week In Techdirt History: December 14th – 20th
Five Years Ago This week in 2020, USA Today published its latest bogus oped against Section 230 that misrepresented the law, a district court rejected CDT’s challenge of Trump’s ridiculous executive order about 230, and Trump appointed an unqualified 230-hater to a top DOJ role. Lindsay Graham threatened to repeal 230 if it wasn’t reformed, […]
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Digital Trends |
It may be entry-level, but Mercedes’ CLA is an EV game changer
The history of innovation at Mercedes-Benz goes back to the invention of the car itself. For most of that time, innovation has gone hand in hand with classism. Mercedes typically introduces new tech on its most-expensive cars first, allowing it to trickle down to more-affordable models once some of the development costs are amortized. Now […]
The post It may be entry-level, but Mercedes’ CLA is an EV game changer appeared first on Digital Trends.
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AppleInsider News |
AI calculations on Mac cluster get big boosts from new RDMA support on Thunderbolt 5
Real-world test of Apple's latest implementation of Mac cluster computing proves it can help AI researchers work using massive models, thanks to pooling memory resources over Thunderbolt 5.An M3 Ultra Mac Studio quartet set up for clustering over Thunderbolt 5 - Image Credit: Jeff GeerlingIn November, Apple teased inbound features in macOS Tahoe 26.2 that stands to considerably change how AI researchers perform machine learning processing. At the time, the headline improvement made to MLX, Apple...
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Gizmodo |
Rest in Hell, Fake AI-Made YouTube Trailers
Rejoice, two of the biggest contributors to the AI movie trailer problem on YouTube have been taken down.
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Business Insider |
5 things we learned from the latest Epstein files drop
The Justice Department released new documents related to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday.
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Slashdot |
Military Satellites Now Maneuver, Watch Each Other, and Monitor Signals and Data
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Washington Post. (Alternate URL here):
The American patrol satellite had the targets in its sights: two recently launched Chinese spacecraft flying through one of the most sensitive neighborhoods in space. Like any good tactical fighter, the American spacecraft, known as USA 270, approached from behind, so that the sun would be at its back, illuminating the quarry.
But then one of the Chinese satellites countered by slowing down. As USA 270 zippe...
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TweakTown News |
Blizzard aims to release 'one or two big things' per year, president says
Blizzard president Johanna Faries says that the goal is to have the studio release 1-2 big games and/or content expansion drops throughout any given year.Continue reading at TweakTown
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TechRadar - All the la... |
NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, December 21 (game #658)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
I compiled a list of 167 hard disk drives worth buying - here are six things I found out
My in-depth look at 167 hard disk drives shows why capacity, durability, and price per TB keep HDDs relevant, despite widespread SSD adoption.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, December 21 (game #924)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, December 21 (game #1427)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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Mashable! |
Data center investments reached $61 billion in 2025, report finds
A new S&P Global report shows that the data center market is booming.
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Neowin |
Supernatural stealth FPS Blood West is free to claim on the Epic Games Store today
The Epic Games Store's daily freebie offer has refreshed for a third time, and you can now grab a copy of the supernatural immersive sim Blood West.
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Boy Genius Report |
Comet 3I/Atlas Is Emitting A Radio Signal - Here's What We Know
Scientists have sought out and detected radio emissions from from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, confirming what most scientists have been thinking.
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Thurrott.com |
Google Delays Full Gemini Rollout on Android to 2026
Google has delayed Gemini replacing Google Assistant on Android phones and other mobile devices to sometime in 2026.
The post Google Delays Full Gemini Rollout on Android to 2026 appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Gizmodo |
Volkswagen’s Microbus-Style EV Will Not Come Back in 2026
Is it being paused, only to be quietly killed later on?
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Parrot OS Switches to KDE Plasma Desktop
