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YouTube rolling out updated miniplayer on Android, iPhone [U]
YouTube teased a “little refresh” of the mobile app’s miniplayer earlier this week, and this update is now rolling out on Android and iOS. This follows the “feedback” people sent in after the October launch. more…
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Mahmoud Khalil blocked from holding son for first time by Ice, lawyers say
Detained Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist forced to meet month-old baby from behind glassMahmoud Khalil, the detained Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist, was not allowed to hold his newborn son after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) officials refused to allow a contact visit between him and his family, his lawyers said on Wednesday.Instead, Khalil, 30, was forced to meet...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Experts Chart Path to Creating Safer Online Spaces for Women
Gaps in laws, technology, and corporate accountability continue to put women's safety and privacy online at risk.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:At Google I/O, Sergey Brin makes surprise appearance — and declares Google will build the first AGI
Google co-founder Sergey Brin makes surprise appearance at Google I/O, declaring "Gemini will be the very first AGI," revealing philosophical tensions with DeepMind CEO Hassabis who urges scientific caution in the high-stakes AI race.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Are Character AI’s chatbots protected speech? One court isn’t sure
A lawsuit against Google and companion chatbot service Character AI — which is accused of contributing to the death of a teenager — can move forward, ruled a Florida judge. In a decision filed today, Judge Anne Conway said that an attempted First Amendment defense wasn’t enough to get the lawsuit thrown out. Conway determined […]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Signal says no to Windows 11’s Recall screenshots
Signal is taking proactive steps to ensure Microsoft’s Recall feature can’t screen capture your secured chats, by rolling out a new version of the Signal for Windows 11 client that enables screen security by default. This is the same DRM that blocks users from easily screenshotting a Netflix show on their computer or phone, and […]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:iOS 18: What The Black Dot On Your iPhone Is For
A black dot just showed up next to your iPhone's Dynamic Island? Don't worry-there's a new reason for it in iOS 18.4
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:GeoGuessr community maps go dark in protest of EWC ties to human rights abuses
Update: GeoGuessr will no longer participate in the EWC, GeoGuessr AB said in a statement. Our original story follows: A group of GeoGuessr map creators have pulled their contributions from the game to protest its participation in the Esports World Cup 2025, calling the tournament "a sportswashing tool used by the government of Saudi Arabia to distract from and conceal its horrific human rights record." The protestors...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:What a Proposed Moratorium on State AI Rules Could Mean for You
Congressional Republicans have proposed a 10-year pause on the enforcement of state regulations around artificial intelligence.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Google Doubles Down on AI: Veo 3, Imagen 4 and Gemini Diffusion Push Creative Boundaries
Tech giant Google introduced a suite of powerful generative tools while adding hefty price tags for premium access.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:US lawmaker reintroduces bill amid pushback on Trump's crypto ties
A Democratic representative in the US Congress will support a blockchain bill at a time when many left-leaning lawmakers are blocking crypto-related pieces of legislation due to concerns with President Donald Trump’s potential conflicts of interest.In a May 21 notice, Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer said he had reintroduced the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, a bill that “solidifies that digital asset...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Irwin the kangaroo gets the jump on police in Durango, Colorado – again
This time, the most notorious roo-peat offender is caught after leaping into the arms of a ‘big farm boy’ officerThe most notorious roo-peat offender in Durango, Colorado, was once again seen hopping through town. Irwin, a pet kangaroo, first jumped through Durango as a baby in October 2024. On Monday, he showed that his escapist tendencies have followed him from the pouch to adolescence.Irwin (named after Steve Irwin)...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:OpenAI ventures into hardware with $6.4B deal for legendary designer Jony Ive’s startup io
OpenAI announced on May 21 that it will acquire Jony Ive’s artificial intelligence hardware startup io in an all-equity transaction valued at approximately $6.4 billion, according to a report by CNBC. The acquisition, OpenAI’s largest to date, marks a decisive step into hardware for the company best known for its generative AI models. The deal […] The post OpenAI ventures into hardware with $6.4B deal for legendary...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Reading code is still the most effective method to debug multi-thread bug
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Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Lumma Stealer Takedown Reveals Sprawling Operation
The FBI and partners have disrupted "the world's most popular malware," a sleek enterprise with thousands of moving parts, responsible for millions of cyberattacks in every part of the world.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Russell T Davies Reveals Why Now Was the Time for ‘Doctor Who’ to Resurrect the Rani
Apparently if you become the 'Doctor Who' fan who cried Rani often enough, you are eventually rewarded.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:I always recommend buying headphones on sale, and these are the ones to snag during Memorial Day sales
Memorial Day sales are ramping up, and I've hand-picked the best deals to help you upgrade your cans on a budget.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Save $250 on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra!
Save $250 and get the industry's favorite Android phone!
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Quick Share’s mobile data toggle is finally rolling out
Ready to handle your biggest files, data caps be damned!
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:CFTC exodus: Fourth commissioner to depart 'later this year'
Kristin Johnson of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced that she plans to depart the agency before 2026.In a May 21 notice, Johnson said she planned to step down from the CFTC “later this year,” having completed her term, which ended in April. The commissioner filling a Democratic seat at the financial regulator had served since March 2022 after being nominated by former President Joe...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Want to Watch the 'Final Destination' Movies? You Need Just One Streaming Service
You can watch five flicks in the franchise right now with a Max subscription.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Android 16 includes a desktop interface Google built from Samsung DeX
Devices running Android 16 will pick up a new trick when the software update rolls out later this year: The ability to run a desktop-style interface while connected to an external display. An early version of the idea was spotted for phones in betas of Android 16, but as 9to5Google noticed, Google made the feature official during its developer keynote. According to the presentation, the new windowing and external...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:I helped a lost dog’s AirTag ping its owner: An ode to replaceable batteries
The most repair-friendly device Apple makes needs to stick with coin batteries.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:These are the apps creators cant live without in 2025
At the Webby Awards, creators named their favorite apps—mostly editing tools and picks for inspiration, organization, and relaxation.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Solana Mobile reveals trustless architecture, token for Seeker device
Solana Mobile, a subsidiary of blockchain technology company Solana Labs, has revealed the next steps for its soon-to-be-shipped Seeker device and the overall ecosystem. The steps include a new, trustless architecture, a native token, and the Seeker ship date.According to the announcement, Solana Mobile will ship the device starting Aug. 4. Seeker is the company’s second-generation device, after the Saga Web3 phone...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Samsung is selling the popular Frame TV with a free bezel for up to $1,800 off
Samsung is slashing prices on various Frame TVs and offering free bezels with select purchases ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Ivanti EPMM Exploitation Tied to Previous Zero-Day Attacks
Wiz researchers found an opportunistic threat actor has been targeting vulnerable edge devices, including Ivanti VPNs and Palo Alto firewalls.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Sam Altman: ‘Steve Jobs would have been damn proud’ of Jony Ive’s latest move
In their comprehensive report about the bombshell acquisition of Jony Ive’s AI startup by OpenAI, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and Shirin Ghaffary said OpenAI’s CEO believed Apple’s co-founder would have been “‘damn proud’ of Ive’s latest move”. He may be right. more…
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:News publishers call Google’s AI Mode ‘theft’
The trade association backing some of the biggest news publishers in the US slammed Google’s newly expanded AI Mode, which trades traditional search results for an AI chatbot-like interface. In a statement on Wednesday, the News/Media Alliance said the new feature is “depriving” publishers of both traffic and revenue. During Google I/O on Tuesday, the […]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Hyperliquid Trader's $1 Billion Bitcoin Bet Seesaws Amid Price Volatility
The position’s liquidation price was upped to $104,000.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Dell wants to be your one-stop shop for enterprise AI infrastructure
The Dell AI Factory claims to speed up data throughput and lower latency for making AI predictions at the edge. Here's how the pieces come together.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Sam Altman's World raises $135M from Andreessen, Bain, to expand network
World, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s digital identification project, raised $135 million from venture capital firms Andreessen Horowitz and Bain Capital Crypto, the company said in an announcement.The capital will be used to expand World's network of iris-scanning orbs and infrastructure in the United States, where the company said in April it would operate in six cities, and increase coverage around the globe, according to...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:This Sony Noise-Cancelling Headphones Hit Their Lowest Price for Memorial Day, You’ll Barely Pay a Thing
Save up to 35% on the Sony WH-CH720N noise canceling over-the-ear headphones.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:GENIUS Act clears Senate motion, House lawmakers reintroduce Blockchain Certainty Act
US lawmakers advanced two blockchain-related legislative efforts on May 21, approving the GENIUS Act for debate and reintroducing the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act in the House. Lawmakers voted 69–31 to approve a motion to proceed on the Government and Enterprise Need for Innovation in the United States Act, or GENIUS Act, allowing formal debate and […] The post GENIUS Act clears Senate motion, House lawmakers...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Macron’s party moots banning headscarves in public for under-15s
President calls government meeting to address finding that Muslim Brotherhood poses ‘threat to national cohesion’ Emmanuel Macron’s centrist political party has suggested banning girls under 15 from wearing the Muslim headscarf in all public places, as the president chaired a high-level government meeting to discuss what it called “political Islamism” in France.The French president’s office said he had asked ministers...
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