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The White House's proposed budget would cancel NASA's Gateway space station project

The Trump administration's preliminary 2026 budget proposes the biggest single-year cut to NASA funding in the agency's 67-year history. The cuts are part of the White House's broader government "skinny budget," which aligns with Elon Musk's DOGE wishlist. The NASA portion would gut the agencyโ€™s science programs, cancel the Gateway space station project and phase out the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Microsoftโ€™s new โ€œpasswordless by defaultโ€ is great but comes at a cost

The move is part of an industry-wide push for users to adopt passkeys.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Protect Yourself from Anonymous Calls: Unknown Caller vs. No Caller ID

Learn the key difference between these two possibly sketchy incoming calls on the iPhone.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Google will soon start letting kids under 13 use its Gemini chatbot

Next week, Google will begin allowingkids under 13 who have parent-managed Google accounts to use its Gemini chatbot, according to The New York Times. The Times reports that Gemini will be available to kids whose parents useFamily Link, a Google service that enables families to opt into various Google services for their child. A Google [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

IRS' Crypto Leads Are Leaving the Agency After Accepting DOGE Deals

The pair took voluntary resignation offers and left their positions after only a little more than a year of government service, according to two people.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Google embraces zero-knowledge proof tech for enhanced privacy in digital IDs

Google has added Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) technology to its Google Wallet platform to strengthen user privacy in digital identity systems. The company confirmed this feature is active and enables users to verify their age across apps, websites, and devices, without disclosing personal information. According to Google: โ€œWe will use ZKP where appropriate in other Google [โ€ฆ] The post Google embraces zero-knowledge proof...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

From a Point toย Lโˆž

How AI usesdistance The post From a Point toL appeared first on Towards Data Science.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Towards Data Science favicon Towards Data Science

Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive

Firefox could be put out of business should a court implement all the Justice Departmentโ€™s proposals to restrict Googleโ€™s search monopoly, an executive for the browser owner Mozilla testified Friday. โ€œItโ€™s very frightening,โ€ Mozilla CFO Eric Muhlheim said. The DOJ wants to bar Google from paying to be the default search engine in third-party browsers [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Bitcoin Rises as Wall Street Cements โ€˜Liberation Dayโ€™ Recovery on Strong Jobs Report

While U.S. stocks have recovered from Trumpโ€™s unveiling of "reciprocal" tariffs, the greenback is still weaker.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Thunderbolts*โ€™ ending, explained

Marvel Studios' latest superhero film, Thunderbolts*, is finally out, and its ending has huge ramifications for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

You can now fact check anybodyโ€™s post in WhatsApp โ€“ hereโ€™s how

Perplexityโ€™s new WhatsApp integration can provide fact-checks to misinformation.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics: Scaling Hurdles and Limitations

Azure Synapse Analytics is a strong tool for processing large amounts of data. It does have some scaling challenges that can slow things down as your data grows. There are also a few built-in restrictions that could limit what youโ€™re able to do and affect both performance and overall functionality. So, while Synapse is powerful, itโ€™s important to be aware of these potential roadblocks as you plan your projects. Data...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: DZone favicon DZone

Jony Ive spotted filming something in San Francisco this week

Jony Iveโ€™s 20-year run at Apple may have ended five years ago, but thereโ€™s still interest in what the iconic designer is working on these days. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

What NY's New Security Rules Mean for Finance Firms

According to the New York Department of Financial Services, finance companies operating in New York โ€” even if not based there โ€” must implement a variety of protections against unauthorized access to IT systems.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Dark Reading favicon Dark Reading

Stream a Slew of Free Anime on Pluto TV's New Dedicated Channels

The platform even has a feed devoted entirely to Inuyasha.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Google Gemini redesign makes it a snap to stay on top of your chat history

Google Gemini got a nice updated design that simplifies the side panel with quality of life changes.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Android Authority favicon Android Authority

Build and Query Knowledge Graphs withย LLMs

Going from document ingestion to smart queriesโ€”all with open tools and guidedsetup The post Build and Query Knowledge Graphs withLLMs appeared first on Towards Data Science.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Towards Data Science favicon Towards Data Science

'Grok Is Woke!' MAGA Users Furious as Elon Musk's AI Delivers 'Uncomfortable Truths'

Elon Musk's "truth-seeking" chatbot Grok is causing conservative meltdowns by settling arguments in favor of the left.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Hackers have gained access to the membership data of UK retailer Co-op

A hacking group called "DragonForce" has gained access to Co-op's membership data, the UK retailer and insurance provider shared in a press release. DragonForce actually contacted the BBC directly to confirm that it had the private data of 20 million people. Co-op's statement says the hackers accessed name and contact details, but don't have things like "membersโ€™ passwords, bank or credit card details, transactions or...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Texas goes after toothpaste in escalating fight over fluoride

Colgate and Crest toothpastes are in the crosshairs.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Co-op apologises after hackers extract โ€˜significantโ€™ amount of customer data

The National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency are assisting with an inquiry, the group saidThe Co-op has apologised after hackers accessed and extracted data relating to a โ€œsignificant numberโ€ of its customers from one of its systems.The group, which owns more than 2,000 grocery stores and more than 800 funeral parlours and offers legal and financial services, said hackers had been able to access...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Why this Bose portable speaker is my top recommendation for most people (and it's on sale)

The Bose Soundlink Max checks all the right boxes for a portable speaker: loudness, sound clarity, durability, and a lengthy battery life.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Mike Waltz Has Somehow Gotten Even Worse at Using Signal

A photo taken this week showed Mike Waltz using an app that looks likeโ€”but is notโ€”Signal to communicate with top officials. "I don't even know where to start with this," says one expert.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Crypto skeptic to release SBF, Mashinsky interviews in documentary

Ben McKenzie, an actor known for his roles on television shows including Gotham and The OC, will make his directorial debut in a scathing documentary about cryptocurrency.According to an April 29 Deadline report, McKenzie wrote, directed, and produced the documentary Everyone Is Lying To You For Money, set to premiere at SXSW London in June. The film features footage from 2022 of former FTX CEO Sam โ€œSBFโ€ Bankman-Fried...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Last Chance to Snag the Chase Sapphire Preferred's 100K Welcome Bonus

One of my favorite travel cards has an offer that could knock $1,250 off your next trip.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

26 Best Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts for Every Kind of Mom in 2025

Mother's Day is almost here, but shopping for a gift for Mom doesn't have to be stressful. Check out these outstanding gifts for the queen of the castle.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Idaho: seven people killed in highway crash near Yellowstone, police say

Authorities say pickup truck and tour van collided about 16 miles from park entrance and both vehicles caught fireA pickup truck and a tour van collided on a highway leading to Yellowstone national park, leaving seven people dead and eight others injured, Idaho state police said.The crash happened just before 7.15pm on Thursday near Henryโ€™s Lake state park in eastern Idaho, police said in a press release. The state...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Are VPN-ready routers the best home Wi-Fi upgrade? My buying advice after testing one

Setting up a VPN for your whole home isn't always easy - so I put one of the top contenders, Privacy Hero 2, to the test. Here's what I learned.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Trumpโ€™s 2026 budget proposal: Crippling cuts for science across the board

Budget document derides research and science-based policy as "woke," "scams."

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

API Documentation: The Importance of Clear and Concise API Documentation

Imagine purchasing a standing fan straight out of the box, all parts dismantled, and you have no manual or guide to put them together. Did you imagine that just now? Cool. Here is another scenario: imagine purchasing an LG product, such as a smart TV...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: freeCodeCamp favicon freeCodeCamp

How to Write Good API Documentation

Imagine purchasing a standing fan straight out of the box, all parts dismantled, and you have no manual or guide to put them together. Did you imagine that just now? Cool. Here is another scenario: imagine purchasing an LG product, such as a smart TV...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: freeCodeCamp favicon freeCodeCamp

Microsoft just increased all Xbox prices: Grab one before the hikes go into effect

Microsoft just increased all Xbox prices: Grab one before the hikes go into effect Microsoft Gaming is about to get a lot more expensive โ€” at least for Xbox fans. Effective May 1, Microsoft is increasing the price of Xbox consoles and controllers, and not by an insignificant amount: The Xbox Series S 512GB, is now $380, more than a 25 percent increase from $300. The Xbox Series S 1TB is now $430, a 22 percent increase...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Disney Says It Made Its Walt Disney Robot to Remind Fans He Was an Actual Person

The company is already on the defense over ethical concerns about the animatronic, coming to Disneyland for the park's 70th anniversary.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Gizmodo favicon Gizmodo

NASAโ€™s SPHEREx Telescope Just Switched On. Time to Map the Entire Universe in 3D

The space-based observatory will scan the cosmos in 102 colors we can't see to unlock the secret history of the universe.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Gizmodo favicon Gizmodo

In praise of a special little bag

Nothing cements your relationship status with a new hobby like buying a special bag for it. Hiking? Cycling? Photography? You bet there's a special bag designed for just that. Getting into a new thing and accumulating gear for it is a joy. An important and underappreciated subcategory of that enjoyment is finding a special bag [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge