A hacker modified a Wi-Fi smart bulb to host banned books, raising concerns about digital censorship and DIY tech activism.
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7 Best PC Processors for Prime Day Deals in 2026
Thorsten Meyer AI ranks seven PC processors to watch for Prime Day 2026, led by AMD’s Ryzen 5 7600.
15 Best Graphics Cards for Gaming, AI, and Creative Work in 2026
Thorsten Meyer AI ranks 15 graphics cards for gaming, AI and creative work, with VRAM, power and pricing shaping the list.
Patterns Everywhere
Exploring how fundamental patterns like waves and feedback govern phenomena from physics to control systems, as revealed by recent insights.
US Government directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5
The US government has issued a directive to halt all access to Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5, citing national security concerns over potential jailbreaks.
Three Days at the Frontier: Washington Suspends Fable 5 and Mythos 5
Washington ordered Anthropic to disable Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 worldwide after a disputed jailbreak raised security concerns.
This Week in Security: Microsoft on Microsoft, Register Your Domains, Linux on ARM, and FreeBSD Joins the File Cache Club
A roundup of recent security developments including Microsoft GitHub issues, domain registration risks, Linux on A, and OpenSSL vulnerabilities.
See tree damage across Des Moines metro following severe thunderstorms
Severe thunderstorms swept through the Des Moines metro, causing widespread tree damage. Authorities are assessing the impact as residents report fallen branches and uprooted trees.
The Trojan Horse in Your Living Room: How Smart TVs Became the World’s Most Sophisticated Ad Surveillance Network
Smart TVs collect detailed screen and sound data every second, selling it to advertisers. Regulatory actions are increasing, but the industry persists.
Build vs Buy a Prebuilt AI Workstation
Deciding between building your own or buying a prebuilt AI workstation? Discover the cost, control, and speed tradeoffs to make the best choice in 2026.
