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Freenode Apologizes as Prominent Open Source Projects Switch to Libera Chat

Slashdot reader AleRunner writes: Ubuntu has announced that, with immediate effect Ubuntu's IRC channels are moving to libera.chat. The move follows a "hostile takeover" of Ubuntu's namespace by Freenode's new management that appears to be happening.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotMay 29th, 2021

What a VPN kill switch is, and why you need it

A kill switch can help prevent your privacy from being breached when your encrypted VPN connection stops working. This is why your VPN needs it.An iPad disconnected from the InternetThe basic idea of a virtual private network (VPN) service is that yo.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Ars Live: Our first encounter with manipulative AI

On Nov. 19, join Benj Edwards and Simon Willison's live YouTube chat about the "Great Bing Chat Fiasco of 2023." In the short-term, the most dangerous thing about AI language mode.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Disarm a Drone

Invasive drones are snooping everywhere — here’s how they can be defeated. The post Disarm a Drone appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

A failed experiment and chance open up new paths to an established reaction for chemists

The original plan of the research groups of Dr. habil. Christian Hering-Junghans and Prof. Torsten Beweries at the Rostock LIKAT was to develop a phosphorus-based ligand. However, the syntheses led to a different substance than expected, namely a tri.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Apple gearing up for ‘first foray into smart home camera market’

Apple is planning to launch a smart home security camera in 2026, a prominent figure with contacts in Apple’s supply chain claimed on Monday......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Apple releasing Vision Pro immersive music experience from The Weeknd this Thursday

Apple has another new piece of immersive video content coming soon to the Vision Pro. The company has released a teaser trailer for ‘Open Hearts,’ a new immersive music experience from The Weeknd that’s debuting exclusively on Vision Pro this T.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

iOS 18.2 beta 3 adds new ‘Require Screen On’ toggle for Camera Control

iOS 18.2 beta 3 adds another new toggle for personalizing the iPhone 16’s Camera Control. Now, you can open the Camera app with a single press of the Camera Control even if your display is off. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Get 20% OFF with the 8BitDo Ultimate Controller!

It's compatible with the Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 devices, and even the Steam Deck. The post Get 20% OFF with the 8BitDo Ultimate Controller! appeared first on Phandroid. 8BitDo makes some of the best third-party controllers on the mark.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Powerpipe: Open-source dashboards for DevOps

Powerpipe is an open-source solution designed to streamline DevOps management with powerful visualization and compliance tools, making it simple to track, assess, and act on key data for smarter decision-making and continuous compliance monitoring. D.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Good News, Make: Vol. 91 with 2025 Boards Guide Is Out Now

Discover 38+ projects and learn about the latest dev boards from Adafruit, Seeed, Sparkfun, Pimoroni, and more. The post Good News, Make: Vol. 91 with 2025 Boards Guide Is Out Now appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Get Started in 3D Printing With Lydia Cline and Tinkercad

Lydia Cline discusses how to get started with a printer and software for creating your own designs at Maker Faire Bay Area. The post Get Started in 3D Printing With Lydia Cline and Tinkercad appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Smart surveillance system improves tomato plant monitoring with high-speed disease detection, fruit counting

Tomatoes are a critical source of nutrients and remain one of the most widely cultivated fruits globally. However, intensive greenhouse practices increase susceptibility to diseases, which can reduce yields by up to 30% and degrade fruit quality......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

All upcoming Switch games: 2024, 2025, and beyond

The Nintendo Switch is home to a superb library of games, and more are on the way. In this roundup, we'll dive into the best upcoming Switch games......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Quasi-periodic eruptions from eRO-QPE2 are remarkably stable, study finds

An international team of astronomers has inspected long-term evolution of quasi-periodic eruptions (QPEs) from a QPE source designated eRO-QPE2. The study found that QPEs from this source are remarkably stable over the investigated period of over thr.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Nintendo Switch’s successor must overcome one major challenge

It's good that Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible with Switch games, but Nintendo's next console must give people a reason to upgrade......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 10th, 2024

Saturday Citations: Color vision created demand for colorful animals; observing black hole light echoes; deadlines!

This week, researchers hypothesized that human culture is distinguished from cultures of other species like whales by unique open-endedness—the ability to communicate and understand an infinite number of possibilities. An ancient unicellular organi.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Discord terrorist known as “Rabid” gets 30 years for preying on kids

FBI considers 764 terror network a top threat to kids online. A Michigan man who ran chat rooms and Discord servers targeting children playing online games and coercing them into.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Chemists find easier way to produce biodiesel from waste oil

UC Santa Cruz chemists have discovered a new way to produce biodiesel from waste oil that both simplifies the process and requires relatively mild heat. This discovery has the potential to make the alternative fuel source much more appealing to the m.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Sony LinkBuds Open review: a new level of open-ear audio

Sony's LinkBuds Open find a way to crack the audio conundrum that comes with open earbuds......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

The OnePlus Open renewed my faith in folding phones. Here’s why

I've had some bad experiences with folding phones. After using the OnePlus Open, I'm a folding phone believer once more. Here's why......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024