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A Pokémon creature is the latest subject of the internet's fixation on Luigi Mangione
Social media has seized on a picture of the Pokémon character Breloom as part of a wide-ranging online effort to rally around Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian ...NBC News - 3h -
Blockchain Innovation Will Put an AI-Powered Internet Back Into Users’ Hands
In 2025, blockchain alternatives will offer more choice, open source innovation, and community-controlled options. They will carry the torch of the open internet.Wired - 1d -
The Internet’s Obsession With Luigi Mangione Signals a Major Shift
On Monday, police arrested Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old app developer, in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Online reaction to his apprehension reveals a new form ...Wired - 2d -
Who’s the most basic person on the internet? A court will have to decide between these two beige influencers | Arwa Mahdawi
Sydney Nicole Gifford has accused rival Alyssa Sheil of copying her bland style, in a $150,000 lawsuit over lost income and ‘mental anguish’. What’s behind this race to the bottom? . Sydney Nicole ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Hackers Claim to Have Stolen Data From Supply Chain Company Blue Yonder
After an attack in November, a ransomware group says it still has hundreds of gigabytes of confidential data and continues to make threats. It’s a harsh reminder to beef up your company’s ...Inc. - 2d -
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Meet the Plant Hacker Creating Flowers Never Seen (or Smelled) Before
Biotechnologist Sebastian Cocioba started hacking plants to put himself through college. Now, from his home lab on Long Island, he wants to bring the tools of genetic engineering to the masses.Wired - 3d -
The weight-loss drug boom has become one of the internet's biggest scams
As demand for obesity drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro and Ozempic, outpaces supply, online scams are rising, according to cybersecurity experts.CNBC - 4d -
Internet Plans Now Come With 'Nutrition Labels.' No One Knows How to Read Them.
Internet-service providers must disclose prices and speeds on labels like packaged foods—but consumers can’t find or understand them.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
He Investigates the Internet's Most Vicious Hackers---From a Secret Location
In the increasingly dangerous world of cybercrime, Brian Krebs faces threats, manipulation and the odd chess challenge.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Arizona State player's vicious targeting leads to ejection, first-half suspension for College Football Playoff
Sun Devils defender Shamari Simmons is key playmaker at nickelCBS Sports - 4d -
Why top internet sleuths say they won't help find the UnitedHealthcare CEO killer
A high-profile violent crime typically sets social media abuzz with tips and theories from amateur internet sleuths, hunting for the alleged perpetrator.NBC News - 5d -
How Stalker 2's Launch (Literally) Broke The Internet
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has enjoyed a generally positive overall reception , despite launching with a few issues . But Stalker 2 released to near-unanimous praise from players in Ukraine, ...GameSpot - 6d -
Music Review: CHVRCHES' Lauren Mayberry makes feminist pop on debut solo album, 'Vicious Creature'
Lauren Mayberry, frontwoman of the Scottish synth-pop band CHVRCHES, liberates herself from preconceptions on a punchy debut solo album, “Vicious Creature," writes The Associated Press’ Elise Ryan ...ABC News - 6d -
Chinese Hackers Steal Metadata From American Cell Phone Users in Massive Hacking Effort
A senior security official says customers of Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Lumen, and other wireless carriers were targets of attacks by groups linked to China’s government.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
How to make sure texts and calls are encrypted after the FBI's warning about Chinese hackers
Federal officials warned that a massive Chinese hacking operation against American telecommunications companies hasn’t yet been fully expelled.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Chinese hackers stole large amounts of Americans’ phone data from eight telecoms, officials say
A Chinese hacking campaign that spied on texts and calls of U.S. citizens is significantly larger than previously known to the public.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
U.S. officials ‘still working to expel’ Chinese hackers from massive telecom breach
U.S. officials update reporters on it’s investigation into a massive and ongoing Chinese hack of multiple U.S. telecom companies. NBC News Justice and Intelligence Correspondent Ken Dilanian ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Why Hackers Want Your Health Information
Health records contain personal information that can leave patients exposed to financial and medical risks.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Nous Research is training an AI model using machines distributed across the internet
Nous's DisTrO, Distributed Training Over-the-Internet, allows foundation class models to be trained without expensive superclusters.VentureBeat - Dec. 2
