Last month, over a dozen automobile and smartphone manufacturers gathered in Palo Alto, California, for the 16th annual “Plugfest,” hosted by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) to test out the latest in digital key technology. Digital keys, which allow vehicle owners to lock, unlock, and […]
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Section 230 turns 30 as it faces its biggest tests yet
Thirty years ago today, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a bill credited with creating the groundwork for the modern internet, became law and set off a chain of events that would make it a lightning rod for the techlash. The statute has survived […]
How I Built the Star Trek control panel of my dreams
One of my pandemic hobbies that stuck was home automation. I discovered Home Assistant – the popular open source, extremely customizable home automation platform – and all the intricate things you can do with it to make your home work better. I have ADHD and […]
Dylan Thomas’s Poetic Defiance: “Do Not Go Gentle” Rages Against Death’s Grip
The Story Behind Dylan Thomas’s “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” and the Poet’s Own Stirring Reading of His Masterpiece Dylan Thomas’s “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” stands as one of the most powerful pleas against surrendering to death, written […]
Thailand and Portugal Elections Amid Tragedy; Global Conflicts Intensify with Strikes and Tense Diplomacy – 2/8/2026, 4:24:24 PM
Thailand held elections for its new House of Representatives on Sunday, amid a shooting incident injuring a security guard in Yala province. Portuguese voters also returned to polls, while a firefighter died in Portugal during storm response operations, raising storm-related fatalities to 14.[1] Conflicts and […]
Japan’s Pivotal Election: Redefining Global Role – Feb 8, 2026
Japan stands at a pivotal crossroads as it holds national elections, an event that could redefine its domestic and international landscape. With the Asia-Pacific region on high alert, the stakes of this election extend beyond Japan’s borders, influencing global dynamics. Japan’s Election: A Critical
GOG is already working on native Linux support
GOG recently posted a job listing for a senior software engineer focused on porting its Galaxy desktop client to Linux. Now, in reply to a Reddit AMA, the GOG team has revealed that work on native Linux support is already underway. It’s still too early […]
Former Tumblr head Jeff D’Onofrio steps in as acting CEO at the Washington Post
After what can generously be called a contentious tenure as the CEO of The Washington Post, Will Lewis is stepping down following mass layoffs this week. Jeff D’Onofrio, former CEO of Tumblr from 2017 to 2022, will step in as acting CEO and publisher. D’Onofrio […]
US-Iran High-Stakes Talks Begin Amid Rising Tensions and Recent Military Strikes – 2/7/2026, 8:28:33 PM
Based on the latest news from February 7, 2026, here are the major developments: US-Iran Diplomatic Talks High-stakes talks between the US and Iran are underway, marking the first major meeting since the US and Israel conducted strikes on Iranian nuclear sites[1]. The discussions are […]
I went back to Linux and it was a mistake
It’s a complete coincidence that I installed Linux around the same time as my colleagues Nathan Edwards and Stevie Bonifield. A few months ago, I decided to breathe new life into a 2019 Dell XPS 15 that had been collecting dust for a couple of […]