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macOS is designed to put your Mac to sleep when it is not being used. That is usually exactly what you want. Sleep saves power, protects battery life, and keeps a MacBook from running when it is closed and stuffed in a bag. Sometimes tasks like downloads, backups, remote sessions, and AI coding need a temporary exception. Fortunately, there are some great Mac apps for giving you this control.
Robinhood sees ‘record-breaking’ traffic after SpaceX stock debuts
The trading platform says some customers experienced intermittent disruptions, but those issues have resolved.
Over 400 Arch Linux packages compromised to push rootkit, infostealer
More than 400 packages in the Arch User Repository (AUR) are distributing a Linux rootkit and infostealer malware targeting credentials and access tokens. [...]
Claude Fable 5 secretly throttled AI researchers, and the internet went wild
Claude Fable 5 gave users access to Mythos-class power, but its hidden safeguards turned a safety feature into a trust problem for Anthropic.
Arzopa Z3FC review: An ultra-light and thin portable monitor that's perfectly balanced for work and play
For business travel and gaming on the go, there's not much I didn't like about this 16.1-inch display.
I’m a certified Apple hater, but new Apple Intelligence tools like Spatial Reframe mean I'm considering a switch from Android
After Apple delivered a standout WWDC, I'm stunned to admit I’m considering a switch from Android
When it comes to total water use, AI data centers are a drop in the bucket
Even moderately sized data centers can have an outsized local impact.
Copper thin films reveal ballistic electron transport that could reshape future chip wiring
A joint research team has experimentally observed ballistic transport in single-crystalline copper thin films, demonstrating that ballistic transport is achievable in an industry-standard metal at interconnect-relevant dimensions. The study, titled "Ballistic transport in nanodevices based on single-crystalline Cu thin films," was published in Nature Communications.
Google sues Chinese cybercrime network that used Gemini to automate scams
The fraudsters allegedly targeted hundreds of thousands of people with Gemini-coded scams sites.
A spy in your pocket? How the UK’s proposed on-device nude image blocking could work in reality
Apple and Google have until September to either activate built-in features or implement new scanning tools. Privacy advocates are raising the alarm, but the government is ready to "change the law" if needs be.
Predictably, Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction appeal has been denied
Three judges denied Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction appeal. Is anyone the least but surprised.
Scientists Finally Solved the Mystery of How Venus Flytraps Snap Shut
New research seems to bust a common hypothesis for how a Venus flytrap's trap begins to close, while supporting another.
Surface pre-treatment, barrier layer, automated machining and assembly of cryogenic CFRP hydrogen tanks
Researchers from Plasma Technology and Surfaces, Paint/Lacquer Technology, as well as Automation and Production Technology at Fraunhofer IFAM, in collaboration with HYTANK project partners, developed resource-efficient manufacturing and joining technologies for the production of large-format, double-walled hydrogen tanks made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP)—ranging from suitable surface…
RFK Jr. melts down over NYT report, admits he blacklists reporters
NYT reported Kennedy is disengaged. Kennedy's response seems to show NYT is right.
Nvidia preps to sell its Vera CPUs into China as its GPU sales stay frozen — customers encouraged to place orders for CPU shipments as early as August
Nvidia has told Chinese clients that its Arm-based Vera server CPUs could be available as soon as August.
How to watch The Alien Autopsy Scandal online – stream documentary from anywhere
Sky’s new UFO documentary will have you looking out for aliens - here’s how to watch it anywhere
40% of enterprises will scrap AI agents - 3 ways to ensure yours don't fail
How do you create real ROI from autonomous AI? Three digital leaders share lessons they've learned in the field.
Identity theft protection and digital privacy shouldn't break the bank — this LifeLock Advanced deal secures your identity for less
LifeLock is 16% off right now, so secure your identity for less than $17 per month
