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Microsoft blames AI for delayed Exchange update, cant say when it will arrive
The Register - 17 Aug 2026 04:31Anthropic Criticized For Adding Watermarks to Text that Claude Generates - or Processes
Slashdot - 17 Aug 2026 02:04
This week Anthropic announced its Claude chatbot will watermark the text it generates, reports the blog Futurism. "It works by making subtle changes in the AI's word choices across the text it generates, which ar...
Lowes new 15-foot Halloween animatronic makes the Home Depots Skelly look petite
Mashable - 17 Aug 2026 16:07
Lowe's 2026 Halloween collection includes a new $429 Skeleton Watcher that stands taller than the Home Depot's 12-foot Skelly.
Google Workspace lets Gemini access your company data by default - how to shut it down
ZDNet - 17 Aug 2026 11:38
In Google Workspace, Gemini has access to Gmail, Docs, Calendar, Chat, and more by default. Here's why it matters, and how administrators can disable it today.
Code fixers have fired up the AI warp drive. Strange new worlds await
The Register - 17 Aug 2026 11:04A rocket crashed into the moon. It was harmless, but the next one might not be.
Space News - 17 Aug 2026 11:00
Earlier this month, a discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage crashed into the lunar surface at 8,700 kilometers per hour. This was not a controlled landing. The stage had been [] The post A rocket crashed into the moon. I...
Meta Faces Landmark Trial That Could Reshape its Platforms and Cost $1.4 Trillion
PetaPixel - 17 Aug 2026 10:57Bipartisan 'Uprising' Against Flock Cameras: a Larger Fight Against Big Tech and Surveillance?
Slashdot - 17 Aug 2026 03:04
Politico notes that over 20 local jurisdictions in America "either stopped using Flock cameras or began the process of doing so in July, according to a tracker maintained by DeFlock, an activist group that has been m...
Why Big Techs AI Spending Is $3 Trillion Higher Than It Seems
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2026 01:00Anthropics annualized revenue surges to $65B
TechCrunch - 17 Aug 2026 23:56
The model maker added $18 billion in annualized revenue in two months.
Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED review: Excellent color-calibration, not perfect for Mac users
AppleInsider - 17 Aug 2026 23:55
The Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED model U3226Q is a color-accurate OLED monitor with a full port hub. It makes a strong case as a Studio Display XDR alternative for Mac users, assuming you're fine with not having a R...
Forminator WordPress Flaw Can Enable Unauthenticated RCE via Malicious PHP Uploads
The Hacker News - 17 Aug 2026 23:52
A critical security flaw has been disclosed in Forminator Forms, a WordPress plugin with more than 600,000 active installations, that could be exploited to achieve arbitrary code execution on susceptible sites. The vulne...
Apple's sixth developer betas arrive for iOS 27, macOS 27, and more
AppleInsider - 17 Aug 2026 23:50
Weeks away from a probable launch, Apple has outed its sixth developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and macOS 27.An earlier iOS 27 beta screenThe Apple Developer Beta program has now rea...
Almost nobody pays attention to web standards anymore
The Register - 17 Aug 2026 23:35From TikTok to witness list: How much can social media influence the Lindsay Clancy trial?
Mashable - 17 Aug 2026 23:24
A viral TikTok led Lindsay Clancys defense to seek a potential witness, showing how true-crime fandom can enter the courtroom.
How Wall Street Sussed Out That Situational Awareness Was on the Ropes
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2026 23:24How Wall Street Sussed Out That Situational Awareness Was On the Ropes
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2026 23:24You Can Use iMessage On Your Android Phone Again Thanks To This App
BGR - 17 Aug 2026 23:17
Want to use iMessage on an Android phone? A returning messaging app promises a more complete Apple-style experience, but there are caveats to know.
Yes, Harbor Freight Does Sell Replacement Parts - Here's What To Know Before You Buy
Slash Gear - 17 Aug 2026 23:15
Harbor Freight's tools are often considered great value for money, and this value extends thanks to its robust availability for replacement parts.
Cavern C2 Uses DNS and Google Apps Script to Blend Into Legitimate Traffic
The Hacker News - 17 Aug 2026 23:11
Cybersecurity researchers have traced the continued evolution of the Cavern (aka Cav3rn) command-and-control (C2) framework used by Iranian nation-state hackers in attacks targeting entities in Israel. Russian cybersecur...
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4975-4981: Happy 14th Landing Anniversary
NASA Breaking news - 17 Aug 2026 23:10
By Susanne P. Schwenzer, Professor of Planetary Mineralogy at The Open University, UK Earth planning date: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 This week was very special for the Curiosity team here on Earth as we celebrated the 14th la...
Supreme Court Rejects Verizon Bid For $47 Million Refund of FCC Fine
Slashdot - 17 Aug 2026 23:00
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The Supreme Court today rejected Verizon's attempt to get a $47 million refund from the Federal Communications Commission. In a list of orders (PDF) issued by th...