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Microsoft pulls plug on plans for 244-acre data center in Caledonia

Microsoft abandons plans for a 244-acre data center in Caledonia due to community pushback from residents.

25 May4 min read

Ars Technica

US's big bet on quantum computing may not be entirely legal

The US government's $2 billion investment in quantum computing companies may be illegal due to improper use of allocated funds.

25 May6 min read

These Privacy-Conscious Gay Dating Apps Want to Dethrone Grindr

New gay dating apps are emerging as privacy-conscious, community-driven alternatives to established platforms like Grindr, addressing user concerns about monetization and data control.

25 May5 min read

Ars Technica

I spent years forcing myself to finish The Witcher 3—don't repeat my mistake

Forcing oneself to complete a critically acclaimed video game like The Witcher 3 can be a mistake, as personal enjoyment often diverges from popular consensus and genre labels.

25 May9 min read

In Defense of My Attachment to This Lululemon Duffel Bag (2026)

The Lululemon 3-in-1 Duffle offers a versatile, comfortable, and durable solution for carrying gym essentials, featuring a water-repellent design and ample storage capacity.

25 May3 min read

Use Tiny11 to Rescue a Computer Running Windows 10

Tiny11 is a lightweight version of Windows 11 that can run on older computers.

25 May5 min read

9to5Google

‘Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’ leaks, but it’s probably not for the foldable you thought

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is reportedly a rebranded standard model, not a new wider form factor device.

25 May3 min read

The AI Era Is Creating a Bug Hunting Arms Race

AI models are identifying software vulnerabilities and developing exploits, changing the economics of bug bounties and vulnerability disclosure programs.

IBM Spins Off the First Pure-Play Quantum Chip Foundry

IBM spins off the first pure-play quantum chip foundry.

25 May25 min read

A Probe Took Incredible Pictures of Mars on Its Way to a Far-Off Asteroid

NASA's Psyche probe captured detailed images of Mars during a flyby to calibrate its instruments before heading to a metallic asteroid.

25 May4 min read

Shark Promo Codes for This May

Shark offers various promo codes, including 10% off first orders and 15% off purchases over $150 for students.

25 May4 min read

30% Off Canon Promo Codes | May 2026

Canon offers 30% off select products with promo codes and discounts for students and professionals.

Playing Atari ST Music on the Amiga with Zero CPU

Researchers emulated the Atari YM2149 sound chip on the Amiga using the PAULA chip with zero CPU usage.

Mozilla to UK regulators: VPNs are essential privacy and security tools

Mozilla informed UK regulators that virtual private networks are crucial privacy and security tools, advocating against age-gating them despite concerns about young people circumventing online age assurance systems.

Hosting a website on an 8-bit microcontroller

An 8-bit microcontroller can host a website by implementing a custom TCP stack and leveraging the Serial Line Internet Protocol for network connectivity.

A nicer voltmeter clock

A designer created a refined voltmeter clock, using custom-printed decals for continuous hand motion and a CNC-milled wooden enclosure with a bent side wall for a seamless appearance.

16 May3 min read

9to5Google

What new Google Messages features are rolling out [May 2026]

Google Messages rolls out new features including editable Smart Replies, redesigned read receipts, a trash folder for deleted chats, and real-time location sharing powered by Find Hub.

OpenAI and Government of Malta partner to roll out ChatGPT Plus to all citizens

Malta's government partners with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Plus to all citizens nationwide.

16 May

Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settle suit over harm to students

Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settle a lawsuit alleging social media addiction hurts students and disrupts learning.

16 May4 min read

Sony tries to explain that its AI Camera Assistant doesn’t suck

Sony's AI Camera Assistant makes suggestions based on lighting and depth, but its examples show poor photo quality.

16 May4 min read

NPR’s Manoush Zomorodi talks about living with too much tech

Manoush Zomorodi's new book, Body Electric, examines how constant tech use hurts physical health.

16 May4 min read

Turtle Beach made a good SteelSeries headset clone that’s $50 less

Turtle Beach's Stealth Pro 2 headset offers similar features to SteelSeries' Arctis Nova Pro Omni at a $50 lower price point.

16 May7 min read