Samantha Cole reports via 404 Media: A Japan-based online art platform is banning kink content for users based in the US and UK, as laws in these countries continue to tighten around sites that allow erotic content. Pixiv is an image gallery site where……
The Performance Impact of C++’s `final` Keyword for Optimization
In the world of software development the term ‘optimization’ is generally reason for experienced developers to start feeling decidedly nervous, especially when a feature is marked as an ‘easy and …read more
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Wordle Player Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in the English Language – CNET
If your starter word doesn’t feature E or A, rethink your Wordle strategy. Here’s the entire alphabet ranked by use….
IBM to acquire Hashi for $6.4 billion, hopes it will boost software biz and Red Hat
Investors want to know what Big Blue is smoking after growth disappoints
IBM has announced it will acquire Hashi for $6.4 billion, and touted the deal as meaning its hybrid cloud platform will emerge with a “comprehensive” set of products.……
Apple Reportedly Developing Its Own Custom Silicon For AI Servers
Hartley Charlton reports via MacRumors: Apple is said to be developing its own AI server processor using TSMC’s 3nm process, targeting mass production by the second half of 2025. According to a post by the Weibo user known as “Phone Chip Expert,” Apple……
Google Delays Third-Party Cookie Demise Yet Again
Google is delaying the end of third-party cookies in Chrome — again. This marks the third time Google pushed back its original deadline set in January 2020, when the company said it would phase out third-party cookies “within two years” to improve int……
Australia’s spies and cops want ‘accountable encryption’ – aka access to backdoors
And warn that AI is already being used by extremists to plot attacks The director general of Australia’s lead intelligence agency and the commissioner of its Federal Police yesterday both called for social networks to offer more assistance to help thei……
‘ArcaneDoor’ Cyberspies Hacked Cisco Firewalls To Access Government Networks
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: Network security appliances like firewalls are meant to keep hackers out. Instead, digital intruders are increasingly targeting them as the weak link that lets them pillage the very systems those devices ……
Feeling Exhausted? Discover How Non-Sleep Deep Rest Can Revitalize Your Energy – CNET
Napping isn’t the only way to get over an afternoon slump. Here’s how NSDR can help you feel more energized….
Windows 11’s Start Menu Will Soon Have Ads: Here’s How to Turn Them Off – CNET
The update is optional for now but it should start rolling out to all Windows 11 users next month….