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Science/Tech

How To Turn Your Declined Bond Into A Detour, Not A Dead End

Today at 08:15 AM, via Tech Financials

“A declined home loan application can feel like a closed door, but it’s actually a starting point to rehabilitate your credit score, for a better outcome in the next few months,” says Bradd Bendall, National Head of Sales for BetterBond. “A rejection of a bond approval is often a signal to fix the part of your […]

BlockDAG New Product Launch Final Countdown Starts as HYPE & Pi Coin Show No Strong Signal

Today at 08:05 AM, via Tech Financials

The market is watching Hyperliquid price movements as derivatives activity continues to shape short-term volatility across perpetual trading platforms, where liquidity shifts often dictate direction. Meanwhile, Pi coin price today reflects a slower stage of progress, with valuation still tied to ecosystem rollout and limited exchange exposure. BlockDAG is approaching a defining moment with its […]

The Canvas Hack Is a New Kind of Ransomware Debacle

Today at 07:02 AM, via Wired

Thousands of schools around the US were paralyzed on Thursday after education tech firm Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform following a breach by hackers going by the name ShinyHunters.

50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | May 2026

Today at 07:00 AM, via Wired

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Sam Altman Had a Bad Day In Court

Today at 05:50 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Business Insider: As the trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI ended its second week, the Tesla CEO started scoring points against Sam Altman. His witnesses landed three solid punches in testimony about how Altman runs OpenAI as CEO, raising concerns about his dedication to AI safety, the nonprofit’s mission, and his honesty as a leader of the organization....

Water flows to parched NSW wetlands could be turned back on within weeks as drought fears loom

Today at 05:45 AM, via The Guardian

Water minister Rose Jackson calls drying in Gwydir region ‘devastating’ as bill passes upper house

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Water flows to parched New South Wales wetlands where an urgent rescue mission to save dying wildlife unfolded are a step closer to resuming after legislation passed the state parliament’s upper house.

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IMF Warns New AI Models Risk ‘Systemic’ Shock To Finance

Today at 01:00 AM, via Slashdot

The IMF is warning that advanced AI-powered cyberattacks pose a serious threat to global financial stability. “IMF analysis suggests that extreme cyber-incident losses could trigger funding strains, raise solvency concerns, and disrupt broader markets,” the lender warned in a new report. The report urged greater international cooperation and emphasized resilience, since breaches are...

60% of MD5 Password Hashes Are Crackable In Under an Hour

Today at 00:00 AM, via Slashdot

In honor of World Password Day, Kaspersky researchers revisited their study on the crackability of real-world passwords and found that 60% of MD5-hashed passwords could be cracked in under an hour with a single Nvidia RTX 5090, and 48% could be cracked in under a minute. “The bottom line is that passwords protected only by fast hashing algorithms such as MD5 are no longer safe if attackers...

CEOs Want Tariff Refunds As Earnings Take a Hit

Yesterday at 23:00 PM, via Slashdot

Companies including Philips and Pandora say they plan to seek tariff reimbursements after the Supreme Court ruled Trump’s sweeping duties illegal, with the U.S. potentially facing up to $175 billion in refunds. Many firms say tariffs hurt earnings, but CFO survey results suggest companies applying for refunds are unlikely to pass savings back to consumers through lower prices. CNBC reports:...

How to Disable Google’s Gemini in Chrome

Yesterday at 22:31 PM, via Wired

Chrome users were caught off guard by a 4-GB Google AI model baked into Chrome, sparking privacy concerns. The good news: You can easily uninstall it. The bad? You might not want to.

Microsoft Issues Warning About Linux ‘Copy Fail’ Vulnerability

Yesterday at 22:00 PM, via Slashdot

joshuark shares a report from Linux Magazine: Microsoft has issued a warning that a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 has been found in the Linux kernel. The vulnerability in question is tagged CVE-2026-31431 and, according to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), “This Linux Kernel Incorrect Resource Transfer Between Spheres Vulnerability is a frequent attack vector...

Two Britons evacuated from hantavirus-hit ship ‘improving’ in hospital

Yesterday at 21:20 PM, via The Guardian

Man, 69, is in intensive care in Johannesburg, while expedition guide Martin Anstee, 56, receiving care in Netherlands

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Two Britons who were medically evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are improving, global health officials have said.

A British passenger, understood to be a 69-year-old man, was taken to South Africa on 27 April and is receiving care at a private...

Google Unveils Screenless Fitbit Air, Google Health App To Replace Fitbit

Yesterday at 21:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Wearables have really come full circle. The early Fitbits didn’t have screens, but the move to smartwatches put a screen on everyone’s wrist. Now, devices like Whoop and Hume are designed as data trackers first and foremost without so much as a clock. Google’s newest wearable jumps on that trend: The Fitbit Air doesn’t have a screen, but it...

LinkedIn Profile Visitor Lists Belong to the People, Says Noyb

Yesterday at 20:00 PM, via Slashdot

A LinkedIn user in the EU is challenging Microsoft’s refusal to provide a full list of profile visitors under GDPR Article 15, arguing that the data should be available for free because LinkedIn processes it and sells a more complete version to Premium users. Privacy group Noyb says the case could set a broader precedent over whether companies can monetize user-related data while denying access...

Motherboard Sales ‘Collapse’ By More Than 25%

Yesterday at 19:00 PM, via Slashdot

Motherboard sales are sharply declining as AI demand drives shortages and price hikes for memory, storage, CPUs, and other PC components. “Because of this, users who don’t have deep pockets are putting off upgrading their PCs and holding on to their current devices longer,” reports Tom’s Hardware. From the report: Asus, which sold 15 million motherboards in 2025, has only shipped a little more...

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