Ever felt like you’re just not meant for this modern age? Try having the last name “Null.” Err, sorry. Please try again. Null is the term used in computer systems the world over to indicate “no value.” That’s not the same as the number zero, mind you. It’s more like telling the computer there’s “nothing… Continue reading Woman Whose Last Name Is “Null” Keeps Running Into Trouble With Computer Systems
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Let’s Talk About Botched Weiner Implants
Image by Joanne Ho-Young Lee / MediaNews Group / The Mercury News via Getty Government bogeyman Elon Musk has been accused by his number-one nemesis, “212” rapper Azealia Banks, of having a “botched penis implant” — a funny-sounding but extremely real and dangerous complication that can occur when people try to surgically make their dicks… Continue reading Let’s Talk About Botched Weiner Implants
Senior Pentagon Official: New Plan Is to Invest in “Autonomous Killer Robots”
In a startling admission, a senior defense official is laying bare the Pentagon’s accelerating interest in autonomous killer robots. Speaking to Defense One, which didn’t print the official’s name so that they could speak freely, that official said that the Pentagon is looking to move away from funding research on the topic and investing in… Continue reading Senior Pentagon Official: New Plan Is to Invest in “Autonomous Killer Robots”
Young Coders Are Using AI for Everything, Giving “Blank Stares” When Asked How Programs Actually Work
For years, the conventional wisdom for wide-eyed youngsters about to enter the job market was “learn to code.” Now, it seems like some of the programmers themselves could use the same advice. That’s according to Namanyay Goel, an experienced developer who’s not too impressed by the new generation of keyboard-clackers’ dependence on newfangled AI models.… Continue reading Young Coders Are Using AI for Everything, Giving “Blank Stares” When Asked How Programs Actually Work
Our favorite apps for listening to music
Plus, in this week’s Installer: The new iPhone 16E, a hit new Xbox title, the thinnest foldable yet, and much more. Plus, in this week’s Installer: The new iPhone 16E, a hit new Xbox title, the thinnest foldable yet, and much more. David Pierce is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience… Continue reading Our favorite apps for listening to music
The LG soundbar made my home audio sound like a theater – even though it’s not the newest model
ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG S95TR soundbar with wireless subwoofer is optimized for the company’s OLED TVs with immersive audio features. The LGS95TR may be expensive, but the high-quality audio is easily worth the price. The soundbar has many features, but some of the best ones require a newer LG TV model. more buying choices… Continue reading The LG soundbar made my home audio sound like a theater – even though it’s not the newest model
Clean Technica: Silly Rumor Of The Week — Tesla To Buy Nissan003867
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Last Updated on: 22nd February 2025, 12:12 am Nissan is floundering. In December, it started cozying up to Honda to see if the two companies could come to some sort of modus vivendi that would help it halt its… Continue reading Clean Technica: Silly Rumor Of The Week — Tesla To Buy Nissan003867
Elon Musk Threatens FBI Agents and Air Traffic Controllers With Forced Resignation If They Don’t Respond to an Email
Elon Musk is once again leaving his fingerprints on official communications from the federal government. In an email to staff Saturday afternoon, the Office of Personnel Management, which is stacked with Musk loyalists, told employees to send five bullet points detailing what they accomplished last week and cc their manager. “Failure to respond will be… Continue reading Elon Musk Threatens FBI Agents and Air Traffic Controllers With Forced Resignation If They Don’t Respond to an Email
Trump administration reportedly shutting down federal EV chargers nationwide
The General Services Administration, the agency that manages buildings owned by the federal government, is planning to shut down its entire network of electric vehicle chargers, according to a report in The Verge. The GSA reportedly operates a network of hundreds of EV chargers with a total of 8,000 plugs that can be used to… Continue reading Trump administration reportedly shutting down federal EV chargers nationwide
When You Block the Internet on Your Phone, Something Astonishing Happens Mentally
Image by Getty / Futurism Let’s face it: we’re all hopelessly addicted to our smartphones. Such is the power of having the internet at your fingertips at literally every single moment of the day. Is this bad for our brains? Probably; there’s a reason terms like “doomscrolling” exist. But demonstrating a connection between heavy smartphone… Continue reading When You Block the Internet on Your Phone, Something Astonishing Happens Mentally