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Discord’s new age verification requirement sucks
I like Discord as a concept. I don’t always like Discord’s policies—most currently, its upcoming worldwide age verification requirement. The approach sucks. I understand the problem. Unfiltered, the internet is not a safe place for kids. Discord is rightfully attempting to address predators, hazardous content, and other dangers for minors by...

Over 45 undocumented Palestinians detained in police raids

At least 9 dead in Madagascar as Tropical Cyclone Gezani hits the Indian Ocean island

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As far-right leader Marine Le Pen's appeal trial ends, her presidential bid is at stake

Greek PM Mitsotakis visits Turkey amid rising tensions

12 things we spotted in the Oscars class photo
Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone and Michael B Jordan are among the stars at the annual Oscars luncheon.

Trane Technologies to buy LiquidStack in AI cooling push
Trane Technologies will acquire AI-focused data centre cooling specialist LiquidStack, expanding its liquid and rack-level thermal management range.

Telehouse Europe appoints Chris Lamb as Enterprise Director
Telehouse Europe names Chris Lamb Enterprise Director to drive sector-led growth and tailored infrastructure for demanding workloads.

Dead possum found in Roxburgh reservoir triggers boil water notice for area
The Central Otago District Council said the possum was found during an unrelated inspection on Wednesday, and it's not known how long it's been in the water.

Bitsight unveils dark web tool to secure supply chains
Bitsight launches an AI-driven dark web monitoring tool to give organisations earlier warning of cyber threats targeting key suppliers.

Police search Arizona home of person detained in connection to Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Police are now searching the home of the person, who was taken into custody at a traffic stop.

Armis unveils AI-native Centrix platform for app security
Armis launches AI-native Centrix platform to secure application code, aiming to cut false alarms and safeguard AI-assisted development.

Child hospitalised after being hit by bus while riding a bike in Auckland
Emergency services were called to the crash on Te Atatu Road around 6.30pm on Wednesday.

Why PC power users are jumping on this lifetime cloud deal (84% off!)
TL;DR: Get 4TB of secure, global cloud storage with OnlineDrive’s lifetime cloud storage subscription for $174.99 and skip monthly fees for good (MSRP $1,137). Cloud storage speed depends on where your data lives. If the nearest server is halfway across the world, performance suffers. And, if your provider is also charging you every single...

Children 'bombarded' with weight loss drug ads online, says commissioner
The Children's Commissioner suggested social media advertising for children should be banned.

Adobe behebt Sicherheitslücken in Lightroom, InDesign und After Effects
Adobe hat beim Patch Day im Februar Updates bereitgestellt, die 44 Sicherheitslücken beseitigen. Der Hersteller hat diese in neun Security Bulletins dokumentiert. Betroffen sind After Effects, Audition, Bridge, das DNG SDK, InDesign, Lightroom Classic, Substance 3D Designer, Substance 3D Modeler und Substance 3D Stager. Die Mehrzahl der Schwachstellen (27) ist...

What's it like in the village that inspired Wuthering Heights?
The Yorkshire village of Haworth is in the spotlight ahead of the new Wuthering Heights film release.

Object First triples growth on ransomware-proof backups
Object First posts 183% bookings surge as demand soars for immutable on-premises backup storage to combat escalating ransomware threats.

Java use surges in AI as Oracle pricing drives shift
Java’s role in AI is surging as 62% of firms build AI in Java, while Oracle’s pricing push drives mass migration to OpenJDK.

Study finds 28,000 fake domains mimic top websites
Study finds over 28,000 fake domains mimicking top global sites, exposing users to rising phishing, malware and industrial-scale squatting.

How five digital forces will redefine banking by 2026
Banks are shifting from product sellers to trusted digital infrastructure, fusing AI, mobile, embedded finance, identity and digital currencies.

Meet the tiny Android smartphone designed for everyday use — now $99.99
TL;DR: Get a fully functional Android smartphone in a credit-card-sized body for $99.99 (MSRP $199.99) — no gimmicks, just a tiny phone that actually works. Big phones have officially gotten out of hand. They stretch pockets, pull down gym shorts, and demand two hands for the simplest tasks. The NanoPhone Pro flips that script...