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2026 HIPAA Security Rule Update

The 2026 HIPAA Security Rule update introduces mandatory encryption and multi-factor authentication for ePHI.

25 May20 min read

Wired

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Best Memorial Day Deals: Garmin, Birdfy, Branch (2026)

Memorial Day sales offer discounts on gadgets like smart bird feeders and fitness trackers.

Pope Leo XIV says AI must serve humanity, not the powerful few

Pope Leo XIV's encyclical warns that artificial intelligence risks widening inequality and undermining humanity.

Pope Leo: opaque AI run by few firms risks "New Forms of Dehumanization"

Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical, "Magnificent Humanity," warns that opaque AI algorithms controlled by a few companies risk new forms of dehumanization and should not be driven by the idolatry of profit.

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

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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

Wired

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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

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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

Wired

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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

Wired

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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

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‘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

Wired

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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

Wired

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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

Wired

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30% Off Canon Promo Codes | May 2026

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

25 May5 min read

Wired

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Shark Promo Codes for This May

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

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

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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.

16 May4 min read