Ethereum’s slot time is getting cut in a step-by-step process, according to co-founder Vitalik Buterin. The plan aims to reduce slot time using a “sqrt(2) at a time” formula, starting with increments of 4 seconds: 12 seconds down to 8, then 6, then 4, and finally 3 seconds before reaching the goal of 2 seconds. … Read more
When judging an email’s authenticity, it’s tempting to look at what’s visible – the sender’s name, the display name, or even the company name. However, these details don’t prove much on their own. Instead, focus on metadata, such as SPF (Sender Policy Framework), DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail), and DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) … Read more
Democratic senators and at least one Republican are urging the Pentagon to back down from its ultimatum to Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company. They say Congress should play a bigger role in regulating military use of AI, which could lead to mass surveillance. The Pentagon has set a deadline for Anthropic to use its … Read more
Open-source operating systems offer an alternative to popular choices like Linux and Windows. While Linux is often associated with open-source, other systems have been developed to reimagine what an OS can be. Plan 9 From Bell Labs was a pioneering effort that aimed to create a distributed operating system. Although it struggled with commercialization, its … Read more
Ethereum is embarking on a bold new plan to become the high-speed “internet of value” by 2029. The project, outlined in the “Strawmap” roadmap, aims to make the blockchain faster, more scalable, and more private. The core goal is near-instant finality, which currently takes 16 minutes for transactions to be confirmed. By 2029, Ethereum hopes … Read more
Xbox’s new CEO Asha Sharma recently met with a familiar face – none other than Larry Hryb, also known as Major Nelson. The meeting sparked speculation about the future of Xbox and whether Major Nelson would return to the platform. Asha Sharma, who took over as Xbox’s leader after Phil Spencer’s retirement, has been making … Read more
Google has introduced its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini 3.1 Pro, which boasts improved reasoning capabilities and smarter problem-solving skills. The new model is designed to tackle complex tasks more efficiently than its predecessor. Gemini 3.1 Pro’s benchmarks show significant improvements over its predecessor, with a score of 77.1% in the ARC-AGI-2 test for … Read more
Gemini 3.1 Pro is a major update that takes our AI to the next level. It’s designed for complex tasks where simple answers aren’t enough, using advanced reasoning to help with challenging projects. With Gemini 3.1 Pro, you’ll get: – Smarter problem-solving capabilities – Higher limits in the Gemini app for users with Google AI … Read more
US President Donald Trump hailed his first 13 months in office as “transformative,” but his address also highlighted uncomfortable realities, including vulnerabilities to lawsuits and congressional opposition. The speech underscored the challenges facing a president who relies on executive orders and unilateral actions. Trump’s most substantial legislative victory was the “Big Beautiful Bill” passed by … Read more
Silicon Valley’s emphasis on humans being “agentic” themselves has surged as AI coding tools handle most grunt work. Deciding what they should do is now the most valuable skill in tech, shifting focus from individuality to teamwork and collaboration. Source: https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-agentic-individuals-future-of-work