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The Hidden Cost of the Internet: Why the Web's Environmental Impact Matters Now More Than Ever

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-18 08:00:00

Diagnosing the environmental sustainability of the internet might seem, at first, like trying to figure out where the molecules of water in your morning cup of coffee originated. Water is constantly evolving, cycling through our environments and often carrying the secrets of the places it last passed through. The internet, in all its complexity, appears to operate in a similar fashion. Every time we log online, we step foot into an incredibly intricate stream of data, often cycled, reused and e

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ChatGPT Glossary: 52 AI Terms Everyone Should Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-18 08:00:11

AI is now a part of our everyday lives. From the massive popularity of ChatGPT to Google cramming AI summaries at the top of its search results, AI is completely taking over the internet. With AI, you can get instant answers to pretty much any question. It can feel like talking to someone who has a Ph.D. in everything. But that aspect of AI chatbots is only one part of the AI landscape. Sure, having ChatGPT help do your homework or having Midjourney create fascinating images of mechs based on c

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Anne Wojcicki’s nonprofit reaches deal to acquire 23andMe

techcrunch.com Anthony Ha 2026-03-18 09:55:39

Beleaguered genetic testing company 23andMe announced Friday that it has reached an agreement to sell itself to a nonprofit led by the company’s co-founder and former CEO Anne Wojcicki. Following a massive cyberattack in 2023 and a related lawsuit settlement, 23andMe filed for bankruptcy in March, with Wojcicki resigning in order to become an independent bidder for the company. But pharmaceutical company Regeneron was announced as the company’s acquirer with a $256 million bid. According to th

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How to clear your Android phone's cache and make it feel like new

zdnet.com Elyse Betters Picaro 2026-03-17 19:42:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Google recently released Android 16 to Pixel devices and select OEMs, bringing performance improvements, new Material You changes, and more upgrades. If you want to try this update but are hesitant because you've noticed your Android phone or tablet already feels too sluggish, clearing app and browser caches can give it a fresh boost and free up some storage space. Over time, cached data can accumulate, become corrupted, or simply get outdated, which may slow down

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AI Isn't Magic, It's Maths

news.ycombinator.com Zero Fluff 2026-03-16 04:14:18

So much Hype…. Everyone’s talking about artificial intelligence these days. ChatGPT can whip up an essay or answer your questions like it reads your mind. Midjourney conjures up stunning art from a simple prompt. It almost feels magical. But here at Zero Fluff, we don’t do magic – we do reality. And the reality is: AI isn’t magic at all. It’s math. These AI systems are incredibly sophisticated, but they run on cold, hard calculations, not wizardry. In this no-nonsense guide, we’ll demystify AI

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23andMe founder Anne Wojcicki will regain control of embattled DNA company after all

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-18 23:45:34

In a surprise twist, 23andMe founder and former CEO Anne Wojcicki is set to regain control of the DNA company's assets, according to a press release from 23andMe. In May, a company called Regeneron bought 23andMe for $256 million in a bankruptcy auction, but Wojcicki's nonprofit, TTAM Research Institute, was able to reopen bidding with an "unsolicited offer" of $305 million, The Wall Street Journal reports. A bankruptcy judge agreed to reopen bidding on 23andMe under the condition that Regenero

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How a Cyberattack at a Company You've Never Heard of Nearly Derailed My Anniversary Carrot Cake

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-19 04:00:03

Every year since we got married, my husband and I have celebrated our anniversary with a carrot cake. Some years it was from the amazing bakery in our old neighborhood, while others it was a questionably fresh effort picked up at a train station shop on the way home from the office, but often I would bake my own. The funny thing is, neither of us really likes carrot cake. It just somehow ended up being the top layer of our wedding cake, so we have one every year. That's tradition for you. This

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Powering next-gen services with AI in regulated industries

technologyreview.com Mit Technology Review Insights 2026-03-20 03:09:40

For many, the “last mile” of the end-to-end customer journey can present a challenge. Services at this stage often involve much more complex interactions than the usual app or self-service portal can handle. This could be dealing with a challenging health diagnosis, addressing late mortgage payments, applying for government benefits, or understanding the lifestyle you can afford in retirement. “When we get into these more complex service needs, there’s a real bias toward human interaction,” says

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Pirelli's new sensor-equipped tires to monitor road conditions in real time

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-03-20 07:42:00

What just happened? The Italian region of Apulia is preparing to begin a pilot program with Pirelli that will use advanced sensor technology to monitor the condition of its roads. Slated to start in July, this initiative will deploy an integrated system that combines real-time data from sensor-equipped tires with visual analytics from onboard cameras, marking a significant shift in how local governments approach road maintenance and public safety. At the heart of the project is Pirelli's Cyber

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Zero-Shot Forecasting: Our Search for a Time-Series Foundation Model

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-20 05:04:56

Introduction In the last few years, the field of time-series forecasting has seen a fundamental shift. Where we once depended solely on classic statistical methods, think ARIMA, SARIMA, and Prophet, new “foundation” models have emerged, promising to bring the power and flexibility of large language models (LLMs) into the world of time-series data. The allure is obvious: can we build a single, reusable forecasting model that works across a variety of datasets and domains, instead of painstakingl

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Scale AI confirms ‘significant’ investment from Meta, says CEO Alexandr Wang is leaving

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2026-03-20 06:12:21

Data-labeling company Scale AI confirmed on Friday that it has received a “significant” investment from Meta that values the startup at $29 billion. The startup also said its co-founder and CEO Alexandr Wang is stepping down from his role to join Meta and help the bigger company with its AI work. Reports indicate that Meta invested about $14.3 billion for a 49% stake in the startup, which produces and labels data that’s used to train the large language models that underpin a significant portion

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The best fitness rings of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-03-20 20:00:23

The Oura Ring is one of the most popular fitness rings on the market, offering five different finishes and various sizes. The Oura Ring 4 debuted in October and boasts some substantial hardware and software upgrades from the tried and true Oura Ring 3. Oura is still the top brand for smart rings, and you can't go wrong with the Oura Ring 3, but if comfort is your main priority, the Oura Ring 4 is best for you. That's because one of the most essential upgrades from generation to generation is Ou

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Scale AI confirms ‘significant’ investment from Meta, says CEO Alexanr Wang is leaving

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2026-03-20 21:12:21

Data-labeling company Scale AI confirmed on Friday that it has received a “significant” investment from Meta that values the startup at $29 billion. The startup also said its co-founder and CEO Alexandr Wang is stepping down from his role to join Meta and help the bigger company with its AI work. Reports indicate that Meta invested about $14.3 billion for a 49% stake in the startup, which produces and labels data that’s used to train the large language models that underpin a significant portion

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Meta is helping to fund geothermal energy projects in New Mexico

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-21 07:22:22

Meta has entered into an agreement with XGS Energy to develop "next-generation geothermal energy" projects in New Mexico. The plan is for these projects to connect directly into the electrical grid that Meta's data centers draw from, feeding the growing energy needs of the company's AI development. Both companies claim the new deal will add 150-megawatts of carbon-free energy to the grid "with zero operating water use." New Mexico is apparently uniquely suited for geothermal energy production b

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Got a Nintendo Switch 2? Here's the Right Way to Move Your Games and Data

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-21 11:40:00

A system transfer from the original Switch to the Switch 2 is supposed to be easy, and it is. However, there are a few tricks in the process that some Switch 2 owners have tripped over since buying the new portable console. If you have both an original Switch and a Switch 2, Nintendo added a System Transfer tool that moves over your profiles, purchased games, save data and other settings. This option shows up when starting up the Switch 2 for the first time, but if certain instructions aren't f

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Congress Demands Answers on Data Privacy Ahead of 23andMe Sale

wired.com Emily Mullin 2026-03-22 03:08:34

US Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jan Schakowsky on Thursday sent letters to the two potential buyers of troubled genetic testing firm 23andMe demanding details about consumer data privacy should either of them acquire the company. Signed by 20 other Democratic members of Congress, the letters were sent to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and TTAM Research Institute, which have put forth separate bids to buy 23andMe. In the letters, they ask Regeneron and TTAM if they will continue to give custome

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Data bill opposed by Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa finally passes

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-03-22 09:13:32

Data bill opposed by Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa finally passes 3 hours ago Share Save Zoe Kleinman • @zsk Technology editor Share Save Watch: Sir Elton John speaks to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg A bill which sparked an extraordinary stand-off between some of the UK's most high-profile artists - and their backers in the House of Lords - has finally been passed. Peers wanted an amendment to the drably-titled Data (Use and Access) Bill which would have forced tech companies to declare their use

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20,000 malware domains taken out by massive 26-country police strike

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-03-22 15:16:39

A massive international law enforcement operation coordinated by Interpol has seen one of the biggest ever takedowns of a malware network. The simultaneous strike across 26 countries resulted in more than 20,000 domains being taken offline, and the arrest of 32 suspects … Bleeping Computer reports that the investigation was coordinated by Interpol. Led by Interpol and conducted from January to April 2025, the operation focused on disrupting infostealer malware groups that steal financial and

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SchemeFlow (YC S24) Is Hiring a Founding Engineer (London) to Speed Up Construction

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-23 03:08:43

Overview We’re looking for an excellent Full-Stack Engineer to join the team. Someone with unstoppable grit, a relentless bias to action, and a “make it happen” mentality. You’ll be joining the trenches in a Y-Combinator backed AI company in London. You’ll be inspired by the mission to deploy technology to unlock the bureaucracy of getting things built. And you’ll be pumped to have a chance to work with a relentlessly driven, high-performance, ambitious team. About the role Tech You will be

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Next.js 15.1 is unusable outside of Vercel

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-23 03:20:23

If you use Next.js anywhere but Vercel, here's some bad news: Next.js 15.1+ is broken. tl;dr: Starting with version 15.1.8, Next.js might break metadata handling for non-Vercel deployments, potentially devastating your search rankings. This is not a bug. When Did This Happen? In 2024, Vercel introduced metadata streaming as an experimental feature. This fundamentally changes how Next.js handles metadata. Traditional approach: Metadata tags (title, description, Open Graph tags) are rendered d

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SmartAttack uses smartwatches to steal data from air-gapped systems

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-03-22 20:08:00

A new attack dubbed 'SmartAttack' uses smartwatches as a covert ultrasonic signal receiver to exfiltrate data from physically isolated (air-gapped) systems. Air-gapped systems, commonly deployed in mission-critical environments such as government facilities, weapons platforms, and nuclear power plants, are physically isolated from external networks to prevent malware infections and data theft. Despite this isolation, they remain vulnerable to compromise through insider threats such as rogue em

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Public gains unprecedented access to Webb telescope's vast cosmic survey

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-03-22 22:59:00

The big picture: A new chapter in cosmic exploration has begun with the release of a vast, searchable database from the COSMOS-Web survey, granting the public unprecedented access to the deepest view of the universe ever captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. This milestone allows everyone from seasoned astronomers to curious enthusiasts to explore and analyze a treasure trove of celestial data that was once the exclusive domain of specialized researchers. The COSMOS-Web project – the larg

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Lemony is a plug-and-play device for secure on-premise AI

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2026-03-22 22:00:00

Lemony launched a simple-looking device to deliver on-premise artificial intelligence to redefine how organizations deploy generative AI. Lemony’s secure, hardware-based node offers enterprise-grade ‘AI in a Box,’ empowering companies to run advanced, end-to-end AI workflows privately, instantly, and without cloud dependence. Lemony has secured a $2M seed funding round led by True Ventures. Lemony’s AI nodes are stackable and scalable, creating small, modular AI compute clusters that support s

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Why most enterprise AI agents never reach production and how Databricks plans to fix it

venturebeat.com Sean Michael Kerner 2026-03-22 22:00:00

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Many enterprise AI agent development efforts never make it to production and it’s not because the technology isn’t ready. The problem, according to Databricks, is that companies are still relying on manual evaluations with a process that’s slow, inconsistent and difficult to scale. Today at the Data + AI Summit, Databricks launched Mosaic

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Asset sprawl, siloed data and CloudQuery’s search for unified cloud governance

venturebeat.com Taryn Plumb 2026-03-22 22:30:00

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Gaining visibility — and, ultimately, insights — into enterprise cloud assets is growing ever more challenging. Cloud estates are sprawling and fragmented, and inventory capabilities in existing tools can be narrow and unintuitive, separating elements like cost and security data into disconnected platforms with limited flexibility. Cloud

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Databricks open-sources declarative ETL framework powering 90% faster pipeline builds

venturebeat.com Shubham Sharma 2026-03-23 01:29:32

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Today, at its annual Data + AI Summit, Databricks announced that it is open-sourcing its core declarative ETL framework as Apache Spark Declarative Pipelines, making it available to the entire Apache Spark community in an upcoming release. Databricks launched the framework as Delta Live Tables (DLT) in 2022 and has since expanded it to he

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This new kids plan runs on T-Mobile’s network and is just $5 a month

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-22 02:29:57

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Helium has launched a new $5 a month Sprout plan for kids, offering 3GB of data with unlimited talk and text and enhanced privacy. Unlike the free Helium plan, Sprout does not require sharing location or private data and comes with flexible parental controls. The plan is ideal for parents wanting an affordable way to test if their child is ready for their first phone. Earlier this year, Helium unveiled a new free plan that gives users 3GB of data on

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Why you should delete your personal data from the internet, and how to keep it from resurfacing

9to5mac.com Sponsored Post 2026-03-21 06:15:12

Image: Incogni Try searching your full name online right now and see what surfaces. Within a few clicks, you’re likely seeing your home address, phone number, age, and even details about family members. If that’s what a simple search turns up, just imagine what malicious actors can find when their business relies on exploiting your personal data. If there was a big red delete button, you’d set a new record for how fast you could smash it! The problem is there isn’t one, unless you know where

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Meta wants to give evidence for Apple in UK privacy battle

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-03-22 22:55:42

I bet nobody had ‘Meta arguing for privacy on Apple’s behalf’ on their tech bingo cards, but that’s exactly what the social networking company is hoping to do. Meta has asked the court’s permission to give evidence in support of Apple’s privacy battle with the British government over a feature intended to apply end-to-end encryption to almost all iCloud data … Apple’s privacy battle with the British government At present, some of your iCloud data is fully protected by end-to-end encryption (E

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DanaBot malware operators exposed via C2 bug added in 2022

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-03-22 05:46:49

A vulnerability in the DanaBot malware operation introduced in June 2022 update led to the identification, indictment, and dismantling of their operations in a recent law enforcement action. DanaBot is a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platform active from 2018 through 2025, used for banking fraud, credential theft, remote access, and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Zscaler's ThreatLabz researchers who discovered the vulnerability, dubbed 'DanaBleed,' explain that a memory leak allow

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The Hidden Cost of the Internet: Why the Web's Environmental Impact Matters Now More Than Ever

ChatGPT Glossary: 52 AI Terms Everyone Should Know

Anne Wojcicki’s nonprofit reaches deal to acquire 23andMe

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Scale AI confirms ‘significant’ investment from Meta, says CEO Alexanr Wang is leaving

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Data bill opposed by Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa finally passes

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This new kids plan runs on T-Mobile’s network and is just $5 a month

Why you should delete your personal data from the internet, and how to keep it from resurfacing

Meta wants to give evidence for Apple in UK privacy battle

DanaBot malware operators exposed via C2 bug added in 2022

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