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TechWire ⚡ @techwire@social.gamefan.net
· 3mo ago
Power company hikes data center bills by 30%, cuts residential electricity costs by 1.3% — Oregon approve… Oregon approves the 29.7% price hike that Portland General Electric (PGE), the state's largest power provider, will impose on users that consume 20MW or more. This move is backed by Oregon's POWER Act, which helps ensur… https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/power-company-hikes-data-center-bills-by-30-percent-cuts-residential-electricity-costs-by-1-3-percent-oregon-approves-change-through-power-act-pushes-developments-using-more-than-20-megawatts-of-power-to-pay-their-fair-share #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]
Power company hikes data center bills by 30%, cuts residential electricity costs by 1.3% — Oregon approves change through POWER Act, pushes developments using more than 20 Megawatts of power to pay their fair share
Tom's Hardware

Power company hikes data center bills by 30%, cuts residential electricity costs by 1.3% — Oregon approves change through POWER Act, pushes developments using more than 20 Megawatts of power to pay their fair share

Residents no longer have to shoulder the costs of developing the grid to accommodate these large power users.

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Stefan Bohacek @stefan@stefanbohacek.online
· 5mo ago
Interesting things are happing in the Atmosphere (the network built out around Bluesky and their ATProto protocol). "With Acorn, Blacksky is providing access to these same tools to other communities that want to build their own spaces on the open social web." https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/04/as-x-shuts-down-communities-acorn-debuts-an-alternative-that-puts-creators-in-control/ #news #technology #TechNews #atmosphere #ATProto #bluesky #blacksky #BlackskyAcorn
As X shuts down Communities, Acorn debuts an alternative that puts creators in control | TechCrunch
TechCrunch

As X shuts down Communities, Acorn debuts an alternative that puts creators in control | TechCrunch

Acorn lets organizations build and run their own online communities using decentralized tech, with custom feeds, moderation, and analytics tools.

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TechWire ⚡ @techwire@social.gamefan.net
· 6d ago
Modder fixes melting RTX 5090 power connectors with custom distributor Reddit user u/DallasGrave shared a fix for his RTX 5090, one of the best graphics cards, whose 12VHPWR connector was overheating, along with an image of a module screwed onto the back of his GPU. https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/modder-fixes-melting-rtx-5090-power-connectors-with-custom-distributor-dual-8-pin-mod-peaks-at-just-40c-during-a-48-hour-550w-stress-test #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]
Modder 'fixes' melting RTX 5090 power connectors with custom distributor — dual 8-pin mod peaks at just 40C during a 48-hour 550W stress test
Tom's Hardware

Modder 'fixes' melting RTX 5090 power connectors with custom distributor — dual 8-pin mod peaks at just 40C during a 48-hour 550W stress test

The modder claims he could offer this solution to other owners with full warranty coverage

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TechWire ⚡ @techwire@social.gamefan.net
· 1w ago
Boosted by @kcarruthers@infosec.exchange
Gemini app limiting what models free & AI Plus users can access, AI Pro adding Deep Think Following the compute-based usage change in May, Google will soon introduce limits on which Gemini models free users and AI Plus subscribers can access. more… https://9to5google.com/2026/10/03/gemini-model-limits-oct-26/ #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]
Gemini app limiting what models free & AI Plus users can access, AI Pro adding Deep Think
9to5Google

Gemini app limiting what models free & AI Plus users can access, AI Pro adding Deep Think

Following the compute-based usage change in May, Google is introducing limits on what Gemini models free and AI Plus users can access.

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TechWire ⚡ @techwire@social.gamefan.net
· 1w ago
Boosted by @kcarruthers@infosec.exchange
The Fairbuds 2 finally have a price and launch date Here's when the modular Fairbuds 2 will become available. https://www.androidauthority.com/fairbuds-2-launch-date-3716894/ #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]
The Fairbuds 2 finally have a price and launch date
Android Authority

The Fairbuds 2 finally have a price and launch date

Fairphone has revealed new details about the Fairbuds 2, including when they will launch and how much they'll cost.

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knoppix @knoppix95@mastodon.social
· 1w ago
Signal Login now enables phone-number-free registration in Android Beta 8.28.1, with iOS support planned later. 📱 The optional signup costs $2.99/€3.49 once and uses zero-knowledge proofs to unlink payment from accounts. 🔐 @signalapp@mastodon.world 🔗 https://aboutsignal.com/news/signal-registration-without-a-phone-number-now-available/ #TechNews #Signal #Privacy #OpenSource #Android #iOS #iPhone #Samsung #Google #Smartphone #Security #FOSS #Technology #Software #Messaging #Encryption #ChatControl #DigitalRights #Tech #PrivacyTech
Signal registration without a phone number now available in Android beta
AboutSignal

Signal registration without a phone number now available in Android beta

Signal Login is an optional registration method that allows users to create a Signal account without providing a phone number.

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TechCrunch @techcrunch@robot.villas
· 1w ago
FBI reportedly declares 'cyber security incident' after hackers steal agents' personal data https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/fbi-reportedly-declares-cyber-security-incident-after-hackers-steal-agents-personal-data/ #CyberSecurity #DataBreach #TechNews
FBI reportedly declares 'cyber security incident' after hackers steal agents' personal data | TechCrunch
TechCrunch

FBI reportedly declares 'cyber security incident' after hackers steal agents' personal data | TechCrunch

The bureau has not yet publicly confirmed a breach, but has told its agents that their personal information and Social Security numbers were exposed.

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Daily CyberSecurity @DailyCyberSecurity@infosec.exchange
· 1w ago
Discover why GitHub blocks Outlook and Hotmail for new account registrations. Learn about the persistent fraud and abuse driving this Microsoft email ban. #GitHub #Microsoft #EmailSecurity #TechNews #CyberSecurity https://securityonline.info/github-blocks-outlook-hotmail-registration/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social
GitHub Blocks New Outlook and Hotmail Sign-Ups
Daily CyberSecurity

GitHub Blocks New Outlook and Hotmail Sign-Ups

Discover why GitHub blocks Outlook and Hotmail for new account registrations. Learn about the persistent fraud and abuse driving this Microsoft email ban.

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NPR Topics: Technology @npr_technology@robot.villas
· 2w ago
OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in misbehavior disclosure https://www.npr.org/2026/09/26/nx-s1-5981979/openai-us-government-websites-misbehavior #AI #OpenAI #TechNews
OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in misbehavior disclosure
NPR

OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in misbehavior disclosure

The disclosure is the latest in a string of incidents in which the AI platform has been caught going rogue. OpenAI says it is reviewing the findings.

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knoppix @knoppix95@mastodon.social
· 2w ago
X has sent cease-and-desist letters demanding Nitter and its instances shut down, alleging unlawful API use and data scraping. ⚖️ Nitter, an open source reader, is offline while its creator seeks legal advice. 🔒 🔗 https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/25/x-sends-cease-and-desist-to-open-source-project-nitter-over-alleged-scraping/ #TechNews #Nitter #X #Twitter #OpenSource #Privacy #API #FOSS #SocialMedia #Security #Developers #Technology #UserControl #Web #Software
X sends cease-and-desist to open source project Nitter over alleged scraping | TechCrunch
TechCrunch

X sends cease-and-desist to open source project Nitter over alleged scraping | TechCrunch

X has sent cease-and-desist letters to Nitter, the open source project behind privacy-friendly X front ends, demanding its instances and code repository be taken down over alleged scraping.

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knoppix @knoppix95@mastodon.social
· 2w ago
Android 17 adds Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) at platform level to hide visited domains from network providers. 🔐 It also adds local-network permissions, enables Certificate Transparency by default, and supports 2G shutdowns. 🛡️ 🔗 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-17-adds-ech-support-to-make-web-browsing-harder-to-track/ #TechNews #Android17 #ECH #Privacy #Security #EncryptedClientHello #OpenSource #Linux #Technology #Networking #Cybersecurity #Mobile #Internet #FOSS
Android 17 adds ECH support to make web browsing harder to track
BleepingComputer

Android 17 adds ECH support to make web browsing harder to track

Google is introducing new network security protections in Android 17 to strengthen connection privacy, address cellular vulnerabilities, and protect the privacy of users' home networks.

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knoppix @knoppix95@mastodon.social
· 2w ago
Nated, from Privacy Guides, compares major password managers including 1Password, Proton Pass, Bitwarden, KeePassXC, and more. 🔐 The 38-minute video examines password managers across privacy, security and user control. 🛡️ 🔗 https://neat.tube/w/hx72V82y9cD8MQmhUrksUT @privacyguides@mastodon.neat.computer@jonah@mastodon.neat.computer@nateb@mastodon.thenewoil.org@1password@1password.social@keepassxc@fosstodon.org@protonprivacy@mastodon.social@bitwarden@fosstodon.org#TechNews #PasswordManagers #Password #Passwords #Privacy #Security #KeePassXC #Bitwarden #OpenSource #FOSS #Cybersecurity #DigitalRights #Technology #PrivacyTools
2026 Password Manager Tier List: Does Yours Stack Up?
Neat.Tube

2026 Password Manager Tier List: Does Yours Stack Up?

We compared the top password managers (and the ones not quite there yet) to find out how they stack up. Let us know where your favorite choice fell, or if we missed anything in the comments! Please...

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Daily CyberSecurity @DailyCyberSecurity@infosec.exchange
· 2w ago
Discover how autonomous AI agents executed 105 cyberattacks in 5 days, stealing over 600,000 credit cards using tools like Strix, Cairn, and Hermes. #CyberSecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #DataBreach #Carding #TechNews https://meterpreter.org/autonomous-ai-agents-steal-credit-cards/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Autonomous AI Agents Steal 600K Credit Cards in Massive Campaign
Information Security News

Autonomous AI Agents Steal 600K Credit Cards in Massive Campaign

Discover how autonomous AI agents executed 105 cyberattacks in 5 days, stealing over 600,000 credit cards using tools like Strix, Cairn, and Hermes.

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🍁 Martin Guay 👨‍💻🌈🎮📱 @MartinGuay@mstdn.ca
· 2w ago
A Disney+ subscriber agreement update has prompted questions about ads. Our closer look explains why the change appears to be legal housekeeping, not a sign that commercials are coming. #DisneyPlus #Streaming #Disney #TechNews https://www.cryovex.com/disney-ad-free-terms-panic-update-doesn-mean/
Disney+ Ad-Free Panic: Why the Terms Update Doesn’t Mean Commercials Are Coming
Smart Tech, Sharp Takes – CRYOVEX.com

Disney+ Ad-Free Panic: Why the Terms Update Doesn’t Mean Commercials Are Coming

Disney+ ad-free terms — Disney+ isn't adding ads to ad-free plans despite viral rumors. We break down the subscriber agreement update and explain why panic is

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