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Dev releases ‘unblockable’ ASCII video stream software, stoking fears of unstoppable ads
A new and unique video streaming solution is pitched as a 'high-performance, real-time ASCII video rendering engine' that can be used to broadcast 'an unblockable video stream.'
Several police officers arrested for using controversial Flock AI license plate reader system to stalk romantic partners, says report
Tens of officers have been fired, and some even arrested, for abuse of the Flock license plate reader system used by police departments throughout the US, according to a new report.
Linux developers are using AI vibe coding to keep vintage AMD GPUs alive
Linux developer uses AI to help update Linux GPU driver support for vintage HD 2000 - HD 6000 series.
Apple demonstrates cross-platform Siri upgrades in macOS 27 Golden Gate at WWDC
At WWDC, Apple revealed its upcoming macOS update, macOS 27 Golden Gate, with a more refined Liquid Glass design and cross-platform Siri and Apple Intelligence features.
RetroPad is a ‘full-feature-parity version of Notepad from XP’ in just 2,749 bytes
A 'full-feature-parity version of Notepad' has been written in x86 assembly and it weighs in at under 3KB.
Bill Gates once starred in a bizarre Doom promo to push Windows 95 back in 1993
Bill Gates gives a possessed Doom heavy weapon dude both barrels in a rediscovered Windows 95 plus DirectX gaming presentation.
Linux prepares to axe legacy x32 hybrid mode — hybrid 32-bit/64-bit mode faces complete removal by 2027 due to low adoption
Linux developers are discussing removing x32 ABI from the Linux kernel; a hybrid x32/64-bit mode that was never widely adopted by software developers.
IBM ThinkPad T43 enthusiast installs 'almost' every version of Windows on the single-core laptop without using virtual machine
An IBM ThinkPad user boasts that they can install '(almost) all versions of Windows from NT 4 to 10 22H2' with driver support, without resorting to virtual machine (VM) technology.
