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A new Nature Climate Change study suggests airborne microplastics -- especially darker and colored particles -- are likely contributing to atmospheric warming by absorbing more heat than they reflect. Researchers estimate the effect could be roughly one-sixth that of black carbon, though outside experts say the uncertainties remain large and more study is needed before drawing firm policy conclusions. "We can say with confidence that overall they are warming agents," said Drew Shindell, a Duke University ea
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An East Bay apartment complex has been bought at a price that's well below its prior value. Read more ›
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A PG&E Corp. unit has bought a San Jose building in a move to bolster the utility's South Bay operations. Read more ›
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Buterin's influence in the EF will decrease as the board expands. He framed the EF as "one node, with a defined purpose," not the center of Ethereum. Read more ›
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A UK parliamentary committee says the government’s first attempt to sell a national digital ID plan damaged public confidence, putting new pressure on ministers to […] Read more ›
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into Meta’s AI-powered smart glasses, focusing on whether the eyewear collects or enables collection of facial […] Read more ›
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The high-end earbuds are now priced at just $179, making this a great opportunity to grab a pair. Read more ›
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Studebaker might not have survived the 1960s, but in its twilight years, the company managed to put some serious power under some of its car and truck hoods. Read more ›
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Taylor Swift has been busy the past few months, attending award shows, sporting events, and more — here are her standout looks and what they cost. Read more ›
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Creator and influencer startups used these pitch decks to raise millions from VCs and other investors. Read more ›
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Single-player spin-off Squadron 42 is "in the closing stages" but doesn't have a release date either. Read more ›
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Memorial Day is here, meaning the seasonal sales are in full swing. If your plans over the long weekend involve pool parties or barbecues, now is a great time to pick up a portable speaker or set of solar lights, as many of our favorite models are currently on sale. You can also find deals […] Read more ›
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Get the official Pixelsnap Case for Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro at an all-time low price of $34.99. Read more ›
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If range is your top priority, the Model 3 isn't the final word. These EVs stretch a charge much further, both on paper and on the road. Read more ›
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Imec unveiled the world’s first silicon quantum dot qubit device fabricated with High-NA EUV lithography, suggesting quantum computing may eventually scale using the semiconductor industry’s existing advanced manufacturing ecosystem. Read more ›
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Researchers have found that AI-powered hotel booking chatbots are unsettling enough to make users abandon their bookings. Read more ›
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At CES 2026, MSI unveiled a new lineup of power supplies under its MPG and MAG series. The 2026 MPG models are available in 1600W and 1300W variants and feature server-grade SiC MOSFETs designed to deliver a high level of stability and power efficiency. However, the standout addition is GPU Safeguard+, a new protection system aimed at preventing the overheating and melting issues associated with 12V-2x6 GPU power connectors. Read more ›
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Victoria Lee Jones redesigned her son's bedroom to encourage independence, confidence, and self-expression from a young age. Read more ›
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The impressive gaming mouse is 45% off its retail price, with quality features and great battery life. Read more ›
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The MacBook Air is an easy recommendation in the world of laptops thanks to its excellent pillars, featuring a great screen, build quality, performance, keyboard, trackpad, webcam, speakers, and battery life. Apple's latest M5 model can be yours for as low as $899 for the 13-inch version, or $1,099 for the 15-inch mahine. Read more ›
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JPMorgan's 27th annual summer reading list features nonfiction books on trending topics, from AI to longevity. Read more ›
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The CFTC says it is ramping up efforts to catch insider trading and market manipulation in prediction markets, using AI tools, blockchain tracing, and other surveillance systems to flag suspicious bets. It's also monitoring activity by U.S. traders accessing offshore platforms like Polymarket through VPNs. Wired reports: [T]he Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which oversees prediction markets, wants you to know that it's watching very, very closely. The agency is searching... Read more ›
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Microsoft is testing long-requested Windows 11 customization options, including a resizable taskbar, smaller taskbar buttons, and a more configurable Start menu that lets users reduce recommended content. BleepingComputer reports: Starting with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8493, the taskbar can now be configured to use smaller buttons and moved to the bottom, top, left, or right side of the screen. "The ability to move the taskbar to the top or... Read more ›
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An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Wall Street Journal: Going back to grad school has long been the Plan B of young professionals who aspire to climb higher in their careers or struggle to get promoted in a tough job market. New data show that getting a master's degree isn't the guarantee it used to be. The unemployment rate for workers under 35 with a master's degree has... Read more ›
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After three weeks of testimony, which was covered extensively here on Slashdot, a U.S. jury on Monday ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, finding that he waited too long to bring his claims that the company betrayed its nonprofit mission. Reuters reports: The trial had widely been seen as a critical moment for the future of OpenAI and artificial intelligence generally, both in how it should be... Read more ›
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Meta is expected to begin cutting about 8,000 jobs this week as it pours more money into AI infrastructure and looks to "offset" other investments, with additional layoffs reportedly possible later this year. According to CNBC, the morale has worsened inside the company. "Internally, there's an emerging sense of dread across wide swaths of the company," the report says, citing current and former Meta employees. "That's in part because more... Read more ›
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Nintendo is trying to secure a touchscreen-specific monster-catching patent that could be relevant to Palworld Mobile. Japan's patent office has initially rejected the application for lacking an inventive step over prior art, but the company could appeal or amend the claims. Games Fray reports: The Japan Patent Office (JPO) has now made a new monster-catching patent application by Nintendo public. Patent Application No. 2026-019762 covers monster-catching of the kind already... Read more ›
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A researcher known as Chaotic Eclipse has released a proof-of-concept exploit for a new Windows zero-day dubbed MiniPlasma, which BleepingComputer confirmed can grant SYSTEM privileges on fully patched Windows 11 systems. The researcher claims the bug is effectively a still-exploitable version of a 2020 flaw Microsoft said it had fixed. From the report: At the time, the flaw was assigned the CVE-2020-17103 identifier and reportedly fixed in December 2020. "After... Read more ›
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The FBI is seeking up to $36 million for nationwide access to automated license plate reader (ALPRs) data, which could let it query vehicle movements across the U.S. and its territories through a commercial database. 404 Media reports: "The FBI has a crucial need for accessible LPRs to provide a diverse and reliable range of collections across the United States. This data should be available across major highways and in... Read more ›
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An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Sony reportedly won't release its major single-player PlayStation games on PC anymore. According to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, Hermen Hulst, who heads up PlayStation's studios business, informed employees in a town hall on Monday about the change in strategy. Schreier had previously reported on the shift in March, saying that Sony scrapped plans to launch PC versions of last year's Ghost of... Read more ›
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Europe is testing laser-based satellite communications through a new mountaintop ground station in Greece, aiming to deliver faster, more secure links than traditional radio systems as bandwidth demand grows. The Register reports: Lithuanian space and defense biz Astrolight says that it has commissioned a new optical ground station in Greece that will support ESA-backed CubeSat missions testing laser-based communications between satellites and Earth. The Holomondas Optical Ground Station was built... Read more ›
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