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The indie web is here to make the internet weird again
The indie web is here to make the internet weird again The indie web movement has begun, aiming to make the internet “weird again” by promoting alternative platforms and websites. The indie web movement started as a response to the decline of GeoCities, a free web hosting service that Yahoo shut down in 2009 (US) […]
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97 percent of people struggle to identify AI music, but it’s not as bad as it seems
97 percent of people struggle to identify AI music, but it’s not as bad as it seems 97% of people struggle to identify AI-generated music, according to a recent survey by Deezer and Ipsos. The survey asked participants to guess which three tracks were completely AI-generated out of three, with only those who correctly identified […]
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News Tower proves good journalism is no game
News Tower proves good journalism is no game News Tower is a management sim game where players inherit a struggling newspaper in the 1930s. The game challenges players to turn the paper into New York’s premier news destination while managing various aspects, such as finances and employee satisfaction. Players must balance keeping the lights on […]
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Around 500 million PCs are holding off upgrading to Windows 11, says Dell
Around 500 million PCs are holding off upgrading to Windows 11, says Dell Dell reports that around 500 million PCs are holding off upgrading to Windows 11, citing hardware requirements as a major obstacle. The PC market is expected to remain relatively flat next year, with Dell’s COO Jeffrey Clarke warning of slower upgrades due […]
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Intel says star hire from TSMC didn’t steal secrets
Intel says star hire from TSMC didn’t steal secrets TSMC has sued Intel executive Wei-Jen Lo, alleging that he violated his employment contract and noncompete agreement, as well as Taiwan’s Trade Secrets Act. Lo, a Taiwanese engineer who previously worked at TSMC from 2004 to 2023, joined Intel this fall to help improve its mass […]
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The VPN panic is only getting started
The VPN panic is only getting started After the UK’s Online Safety Act took effect this summer, Brits quickly found ways to bypass its internet age restrictions. The most popular method was using virtual private networks (VPNs) to spoof IP addresses from other countries and avoid face scans. According to a report by the BBC, […]
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‘Without prejudice’: What this 2-word legalese means for the dismissed charges against James Comey and Letitia James
‘Without prejudice’: What this 2-word legalese means for the dismissed charges against James Comey and Letitia James Former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James had their indictments dismissed by a federal judge, Cameron McGowan Currie, on November 24, 2025. The dismissals were made “without prejudice,” meaning that the charges can […]
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Strong iPhone 17 sales may push Apple ahead of Samsung this year
Strong iPhone 17 sales may push Apple ahead of Samsung this year Counterpoint Research predicts Apple’s iPhone 17 sales will push it ahead of Samsung as the number one phone manufacturer this year. The report estimates Apple will ship 243 million phones, while Samsung will ship 235 million, with Apple holding a 19.4% share of […]
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Zombies, Run! isn’t headed for the grave after all
Zombies, Run! isn’t headed for the grave after all Zombies, Run!, a popular fitness app, was initially sold to a new company but has been bought back by co-creator and author Naomi Alderman. The app, which combines running/walking with post-apocalyptic audio storytelling, had around 10 million users worldwide when it was first founded in 2012. […]
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Nonprofit news outlets are often scared that selling ads could jeopardize their tax-exempt status, but IRS records show that’s been rare
Nonprofit news outlets are often scared that selling ads could jeopardize their tax-exempt status, but IRS records show that’s been rare Nonprofit news outlets are often hesitant to sell ads due to concerns that it could jeopardize their tax-exempt status, but IRS records show this has been rare. The IRS requires nonprofits to pay taxes […]
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