/diggMy Digg 🕶️ delivered 🫡
/technologyNo-as-a-Service
No as a Service (NaaS) is a simple API that returns a random rejection reason. Use it when you need a realistic excuse, a fun “no,” or want to simulate being turned down in style.
/technologyCommodore is back!
Commodore, once a home computing giant, faces revival under a retro gaming YouTuber, but challenges remain due to fragmented ownership and past failures.
/newsKabul could become first modern capital in the world to run out of water, NGO warns
Kabul faces a severe water crisis, potentially becoming the first modern capital to run out of water, according to Mercy Corps. Population growth, climate change, and over-extraction have depleted groundwater, leading to economic and health crises.
/diggWe need a "Home" button on profile pages
I think there is no link or button on the profile pages to return to the homepage on the web.
/technologyGitHub made Copilot Chat extension for VS Code open source
GitHub Copilot enhances coding in Visual Studio Code with inline suggestions and conversational AI. It offers tailored code completions, next edit suggestions, and autonomous agent mode for seamless coding tasks.
/technologyGithub Profile achievements and badges and how to get them
Explore the ultimate guide to unlocking GitHub achievements and badges, including steps for Quickdraw, Pull Shark, and Starstruck. Enhance your GitHub profile with these badges of honor.
/technologyJack Dorsey pumps $10 million into a nonprofit focused on open-source social media
Jack Dorsey invests $10M in 'and Other Stuff', a nonprofit aiming to develop open-source social media tools, including Nostr and Cashu, to transform the social media landscape.
/politicsTrump announces novel plan to send weapons to Ukraine and gives Russia new deadline to make peace
President Trump announced a plan to send weapons to Ukraine and threatened Russia with severe tariffs if peace isn't reached within 50 days, expressing frustration with Putin over the prolonged conflict.
/scienceFirst malaria treatment for babies approved for use
A new malaria treatment for babies, developed by Novartis, has been approved and will be rolled out in African countries. This is the first drug specifically designed for the youngest children, addressing a significant treatment gap.
/artMacPaint art from the mid-80s still looks great today 👌
Exploring MacPaint art from the mid-80s reveals timeless creativity, inspiring a search for the artists behind these iconic works and a look into similar art on the Amiga.
/technologyAt Amazon’s biggest Data Center, everything is supersized for AI
Amazon is constructing a massive data center in Indiana, part of Project Rainier, to power AI development for Anthropic, aiming to create a human-brain-like AI system.
/technologyMedium's CEO explains what it took to stop losing $2.6M monthly
Medium's CEO Tony Stubblebine explains how the platform turned a $2.6M monthly loss into profitability through product changes, financial restructuring, and cost-cutting measures.
/technologyOpenAI delays the release of its open model, again
OpenAI delays the release of its open model for the second time, citing the need for additional safety tests. The delay comes as the company aims to maintain its position as a leading AI lab amidst growing competition.
/sportsLiverpool FC to retire number 20 shirt in honour of Diogo Jota
Liverpool will retire Diogo Jota's number 20 shirt in honor of the forward who died in a car crash, marking a unique tribute in the club's history.
/technologyMillions face hosepipe bans as UK heatwave reaches 34.7C
The UK faces a heatwave with temperatures reaching 34.7C, prompting hosepipe bans for over seven million people and amber heat health alerts in parts of England. Wildfire warnings are also in effect, and the NHS advises staying hydrated and in the shade.
/technologyBluesky is rolling out age verification in the UK
Bluesky is implementing age verification in the UK to comply with the Online Safety Act, using Kid Web Services. Users can verify age via face scan, ID, or payment card. Non-compliant platforms face hefty fines.
/technologyAustralia is quietly introducing 'unprecedented' age checks for search engines like Google
Australia introduces mandatory age checks for search engines like Google to limit children's access to harmful content, raising privacy concerns and drawing comparisons to social media age-assurance measures.
/financeAiralo, which offers affordable eSIM roaming packages for travelers, raised $220M at a $1B+ valuation
Singapore's Airalo, a leading eSIM startup, raised $220 million, valuing it over $1 billion. Investors see potential in the growing digital travel eSIM market, despite competition from platforms like Holafly and Starlink.
/technologyAI chatbot's simple ‘123456’ password risked exposing personal data of millions of McDonald’s job applicants
Security researchers discovered vulnerabilities in McDonald's AI chatbot, exposing personal data of 64 million job applicants due to a simple password and an API flaw.
/technologyGoldman Sachs is testing viral AI agent Devin as a ‘new employee’
Goldman Sachs is testing Devin, an AI agent, as a new employee to augment its workforce, advocating for a hybrid model where AI is supervised by humans to enhance productivity.
/financeBitcoin surpasses $118K, its second all-time high in less than 24 hours
Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $118,900, driven by President Trump's pro-crypto stance and institutional investor interest, marking a significant resurgence from its April low.
/technologyHow AI will accelerate biomedical research and discovery
Experts Daphne Koller, Noubar Afeyan, and Dr. Eric Topol discuss how AI is transforming biomedical research, from drug discovery to clinical care, highlighting their influential roles in the field.
/technologyGrok is coming to Tesla vehicles 'next week,' says Elon Musk
Elon Musk announced via X that Grok, the AI chatbot from xAI, will be integrated into Tesla vehicles next week. This follows the debut of Grok 4 and concerns over the chatbot's misbehavior.
/technologyLinda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk's X
Linda Yaccarino resigned as CEO of X after two years, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to protect free speech and transform the company. Her departure coincided with the suspension of X's AI chatbot, Grok, following an antisemitic incident.
/sportsApple looks to bid on becoming US home for Formula 1
Apple is reportedly bidding to become the U.S. home for Formula 1, aiming to expand its live sports streaming. This move follows the success of its F1 movie and growing U.S. interest in the sport.
/technologyOpenAI closes its deal to buy Jony Ive’s io and build AI hardware
OpenAI has acquired Jony Ive's startup, iO Products Inc., to develop AI hardware integrating with ChatGPT's technology.
/scienceArchaeologists discover 3,500-year-old city in Peru
Archaeologists discovered a 3,500-year-old city, Peñico, in Peru, believed to be a trading hub linking ancient communities. Located 200km north of Lima, it was founded between 1,800 and 1,500 BC, shedding light on the Caral civilization.
/technologyOpenCode: AI coding agent, built for the terminal
Opencode is an open-source AI coding agent for the terminal, supporting multiple providers and featuring a TUI focus. It includes a client/server architecture and can be run locally with Bun and Golang. For new features, discuss via GitHub issues.
