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Open source package with 1 million monthly downloads stole user credentials
27 April 2026 @ 9:04 pm
If you're one of millions using element-data, it's time to check for compromise.
Musk and Altman face off in trial that will determine OpenAI's future
27 April 2026 @ 8:45 pm
Musk’s shifting stance on AI dangers may complicate trial over OpenAI’s mission.
OpenAI ends its exclusive partnership with Microsoft
27 April 2026 @ 8:10 pm
Amended agreement clears the way for OpenAI models to run on Amazon Bedrock.
EU tells Google to open up AI on Android; Google says that's "unwarranted intervention"
27 April 2026 @ 8:03 pm
Gemini gets preferential treatment on Android, but maybe not for long (in Europe).
With new patch design, the Crew-13 astronauts clearly aren't superstitious
27 April 2026 @ 7:45 pm
Houston, we have another "13."
"Super ZSNES" is a stab at a modern SNES emulator from the original developers
27 April 2026 @ 6:30 pm
Upgrades to SNES graphics and sound go way beyond the typical screen filtering.
China kills Meta’s acquisition of Manus as US-China AI rivalry deepens
27 April 2026 @ 6:12 pm
The unwinding of Meta’s deal shows how tech founders struggle to cut China ties.
Study: Infrasound likely a key factor in alleged hauntings
27 April 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Low-frequency infrasound (below 20 Hz) can raise cortisol levels in saliva and increase irritability.
Steam Controller: The Ars Technica review
27 April 2026 @ 5:36 pm
Valve's new hardware is solid but might not justify its $99 price.
National Science Board eviscerated; Trump admin fires all 22 members
27 April 2026 @ 3:04 pm
Members had planned to release report that US is ceding scientific ground to China.