Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel, has revealed his ideal Linux PC build, which may not be achievable for enthusiasts due to its high-end specifications. During a recent video, Linus Sebastian from Linus Tech Tips built a custom PC featuring an Intel Arc 8580 GPU, Threadripper CPU, and ECC memory. The surprising choice … Read more
Imagine cells as electronic devices that need energy from batteries – mitochondria – to function. Over time, these batteries wear out and lose their power, causing cells to malfunction. Researchers have created a method to regenerate mitochondria, which could lead to new treatments for degenerative diseases. Mitochondrial dysfunction is linked to many diseases, including neurodegenerative … Read more
New York Attorney General Letitia James is reminding residents about the $700 million Google settlement. This agreement resolves claims that Google had unfair control over app distribution and in-app payments on Android devices. Many consumers who bought apps or made purchases through the Google Play Store between 2016 and 2023 may be eligible for restitution. … Read more
The rich get richer in Mississippi as tax breaks continue to favor corporations. Yet, public schools struggle and hospitals are closing, leaving many without access to affordable healthcare. It’s time to rethink our approach and prioritize those who keep our communities running. The current system is unfair: doctors make $125,000 a year, while janitors make … Read more
Google has released Antigravity, its new integrated development environment (IDE), designed with a team of AI agents that work on your project simultaneously. This AI-powered tool aims to simplify coding by automating tasks and planning software development. Unlike other coding tools that rely on individual assistants, Antigravity uses multiple agents to focus on specific tasks, … Read more
Flock, a company that uses cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor people’s movements, relies on overseas workers from Upwork to train its machine learning algorithms. A leaked panel shows that these workers are tasked with reviewing footage of license plates, vehicles, and people in the US, raising questions about who has access to this … Read more
Cloudflare experienced a significant network outage on December 5, 2025, affecting approximately 28% of its HTTP traffic. The incident was resolved after about 25 minutes, but it left many customers impacted. The issue was caused by changes made to Cloudflare’s body parsing logic while attempting to detect and mitigate an industry-wide vulnerability in React Server … Read more
Apple’s new design chief, Stephen Lemay, may be just what the company needs to improve its software experience. The departure of Alan Dye has sparked hope that the company will refocus on creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. However, for years, Apple’s design has been plagued by a lack of emphasis on user experience and a … Read more
Older generations have developed a unique set of mental strengths, shaped by their environment in the 1960s and 70s. These strengths, such as distress tolerance, deep attention, internal locus of control, and emotional strength to handle conflict, are becoming increasingly rare but deeply needed. People who grew up in this era learned to tolerate discomfort … Read more
Sensory processing challenges are a common concern for parents and clinicians. Researchers have made a significant breakthrough by identifying a distinct brain pattern in neurodiverse children who experience sensory over-responsivity. This condition causes intense physical or emotional reactions to everyday stimuli, such as loud noises or bright lights. A multidisciplinary team of researchers used magnetic … Read more