I abandoned OpenLiteSpeed and went back to good ol’ Nginx
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A method of "look twice, forgive once" can sustain social cooperation
The theory of indirect reciprocity holds that people who earn a good reputation by helping others are more likely to be rewarded by third parties, but widespread cooperation depends on agreement about reputations......»»
A social media platform that is actually good for democracy?
Technology is often seen as a threat to democracy, with the surge in AI capabilities the latest big concern......»»
2024 has been an unbelievable year for Google Pixel
Google's Pixel lineup has had a lot of good years, but 2024 was its first truly outstanding one......»»
Review: Intel Lunar Lake CPUs combine good battery life and x86 compatibility
But it's too bad that Intel had to turn to TSMC to make its chips competitive. An Asus Zenbook UX5406S with a Lunar Lake-based Core Ultra 7 258V inside......»»
Thousands of abandoned mines in Colorado are leaking toxic water, but Congress finally has a solution in sight
Polluted water leaking from thousands of abandoned mines in Colorado's mountains is turning wetlands orange and dumping toxic dissolved metals in the headwaters of many of the state's rivers......»»
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom review: a good start, but not yet royal
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's item-cloning puzzle hook is delightfully clever, but it's not quite fully realized yet......»»
Rivian launches pre-owned vehicle sales, joining Tesla in growing used EV market
Rivian has launched pre-owned sales of R1T and R1S models. Demand for used electric vehicles is solid because steep depreciation makes them a good value compared with gasoline cars, iSeeCars says......»»
Study finds good nutrition boosts honey bee resilience against pesticides, viruses
In a new study, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign tackled a thorny problem: How do nutritional stress, viral infections and exposure to pesticides together influence honey bee survival? By looking at all three stressors toget.....»»
The internet can be toxic—but there are also online oases where mutual care flourishes
The internet can be a toxic place. Disinformation, hate speech and trolling are not just abundant—they are encouraged by the economy of clicks which governs many online platforms. There are no good clicks, no bad clicks, only clicks. By that metric.....»»
10 long years with—and good riddance to—Apple’s iPhone 6 design
Op-ed: On living with the iPhone 6 design—and its flaws—for a full decade. Enlarge / The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, the first iteration of a very, very long-lived phone design. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) This past weekend.....»»
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (September 20-22)
Need some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these three underrated movies with Tom Hanks, Michelle Pfeiffer, Emma Watson, and more......»»
3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (September 20-22)
Need something good to watch this weekend? Then stream these (HBO) Max movies starring Emily Blunt, Alain Delon, Jamie Dornan, Ernie Hudson, and others......»»
Could We See Qualcomm Acquire Intel’s Business Soon?
Intel hasn't been in a good place lately. The post Could We See Qualcomm Acquire Intel’s Business Soon? appeared first on Phandroid. The continued rise of Arm-based computing solutions in recent years has certainly shifted the direct.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Ring tipped to get two new sizes
If you have large hands, then you know the struggle of finding the right ring size. Good news: Samsung is launching more sizes for its Galaxy Ring......»»
Here’s an exclusive discount on all Nomad iPhone 16 cases for 9to5 readers, plus prev-gen models from $9 (Today only)
It wasn’t easy, but we have managed to secure 9to5 readers an exclusive delivery day deal on the beloved Nomad iPhone 16 cases. The brand is a favorite around here among both staffers and readers, and for good reason, but it’s also not one that g.....»»
AMD Strix Halo might give gaming handhelds a major boost
A new report about the upcoming AMD Strix Halo APUs shows what appears to be a very powerful GPU. That's good news for next-gen consoles......»»
Anker recall: Stop using these three power banks right now
If you have a phone or a tablet, there’s a good chance that you own or have considered buying one of Anker’s popular chargers or … The post Anker recall: Stop using these three power banks right now appeared first on BGR......»»
Editorial: Elon Musk plays politics at Tesla"s risk
Most auto executives maintain strict boundaries in public settings, and the box is there for a good reason......»»
Forget about the iPhone 16. New iPhone 18 details just leaked
We have some news about the iPhone 18, which won't even be released until 2026. The news is good, assuming you typically buy iPhone Pro models......»»
Here’s what to expect from the Camera Control button in third-party camera apps
One piece of good news from the keynote is that the shiny new Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 will also be made available to developers of third-party camera apps. Apple has published its guidelines for developers, which give us some idea o.....»»