New York plans to ban smartphones in schools, allowing basic phones only
Kids, and some parents, are unlikely to be pleased
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Cracking the code: How researchers recovered millions from a decade-old, password-protected crypto wallet
A lost password proved to be a blessing in disguise
Finding the flaw: A cryptocurrency holder reached out to renowned hacker Joe Grand about two years ago for help in regaining access to an encrypted digital wallet on his computer reportedly containing about $2 million worth of Bitcoin. Grand turned down the offer. You see, Grand specializes in hardware skills and Michael stored his crypto in a software based wallet.
MIT researchers develop active noise-canceling fabric using piezoelectric fiber
Like noise-canceling headphones, but for your room
This desk hides a full gaming PC, RTX 4090, and widescreen OLED monitor included
YouTube channel DIY Perks shows how to make a hidden hatch PC desk
Valve confirms your Steam account cannot be transferred to anyone after you die
Your Steam games will go to the grave with you
Accounts that track celebrity jets could struggle following privacy changes to FAA bill
Giving jet-owning celebs more anonymity
Iconic 90s messenger ICQ logs off for good after nearly 30 years
"I Seek You" no more
Sony shows off futuristic PlayStation controller concept in new video
The video also showcases transparent smartphones and sleek AR glasses
US Department of Justice files antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster owner Live Nation
"It is time to break up Live Nation"
Netflix reveals first footage of Liam Hemsworth as the new Witcher
Henry Cavill is now making a live-action Warhammer 40,000 series for Amazon
Former Google CEO predicts nuclear-powered AI systems on military bases surrounded by machine guns
Eric Schmidt also warned of the dangers posed by a rogue AI
'I Am Not a Typo' campaign fights autocorrect "bias" against names
A real ducking problem for some
From Nvidia to The Trump Organization: The best and worst reputable companies in 2024
In brief: Which companies do you think have the best reputation among Americans, and which have the worst? Tech firms happen to make up much of the top and bottom ten on the list of 100 brands' reputation rankings, with the star of the moment, Nvidia, sitting in the number one spot.
From the WTF dept: Cooler Master's "AI" thermal paste comes in six different colors
What does AI thermal paste even mean?
Noctua expands product line to help DIYers beat the heat
More uses for Noctua's award-winning PC case fans
Prepare for battle: This zero-gravity gaming chair has tank treads and Gatling guns
Mow down your neighbors with this gaming tank
Amazon looks set to launch a paid-for, generative AI-powered Alexa this year
$20 per month for AI-supercharged Alexa?
Pioneer of minicomputer revolution Gordon Bell dies at 89
MIT prodigy who revolutionized computing from mainframes to minicomputers; his legacy endures
RIP: Gordon Bell, a true visionary of the computer age, has passed away at the age of 89. The computing luminary leaves behind an incredible legacy as one of the key architects who helped usher in the modern era of minicomputers and personal computing.
China's rail gun fires smart bomb at Mach 5 nine miles into the air, test declared a failure
Nine miles wasn't high enough?
WTF?! In news that certainly sounds concerning, China's navy has reportedly tested an electromagnetic rail gun by firing a smart bomb nine miles into the stratosphere at a speed exceeding Mach 5 (3,836 mph). However, the test was declared a failure as the bomb did not reach its intended altitude and failed to follow the expected trajectory.
OpenAI removes Scarlett Johansson-like voice from ChatGPT after actress hires legal counsel
No coincidence that Sam Altman's favorite movie is Her
Dune's iconic stillsuit has been recreated, allowing wearers to drink their own sweat
It tastes just like warm water, apparently
College students find exploit to run laundromat machines for free or add money to an account without paying
UC San Cruz students are NOT using this hack en masse... No really
Lego contraption shatters mouse-clicking speed records at 70+ clicks per second
You've seen hamsters spinning in wheels, now get ready for a mouse supercharged by a wheel
WTF?! You don't often see Lego being used to build parts that you can use with your PC, but Lucas, the man behind YouTube channel Lucas-Dynamics, took on that challenge by building what he calls the world's fastest autoclicker using nothing but toy bricks.
Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton says universal basic income needed in face of AI-related job losses
Hinton repeated concerns about an AI-induced extinction-level event
Acoustic attacks could be a serious threat to the future of underwater data centers
Oceans can be loud places