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Mesh systems generally provide better Wi-Fi coverage than standalone routers, but you can make the mesh signal even stronger.

More than 4 million people already use EFF’s free tracker-blocking extension to stop companies from spying on them online. Safari users can now install Privacy Badger and join them in the fight against online tracking. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Sony is reportedly discontinuing its last UHD Blu-ray player, as the company further distances itself from physical media

The vaccine’s success bolsters hope that mRNA vaccines and individualized cancer-targeting medicines could offer a new paradigm for cancer therapies: arstechnica.visitlink.me/Jwu695

Big lore drops, game-changing reveals, and some killer jokes as well; this week’s episodes of Seven Havens have it all. https://bit.ly/3WIkBPi

As SpaceX throttles Ukraine’s Starshield, experts warn that Elon Musk’s de facto monopoly over launch and satellite tech poses a major threat to global security. Read more: www.theverge.com/science/1017...

There’s no denying that Netflix’s recent lineup has been lackluster, but these issues feel like they’re endemic to the company itself rather than something that can be blamed solely on a trio of executives. Read more from @charlespulliam.bsky.social:

Check out my latest video! Local AI Coding from Scratch: A Practical Beginner's Guide - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBnhKwMxIhs

The X4 Pro adds a touchscreen, lighting, and improved software, making it even easier to recommend. www.theverge.com/gadgets/1010...

PRAGMATA (Steam) is $43.51 on Gamesplanet buff.ly/sa9ckop #ad

A new threat emerges in the latest trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero

A new site-blocking bill in Congress has procedural improvements. But it also explicitly reaches VPNs and broadens what kind of websites can be targeted. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Nicolas Cage said he'll "probably not work with" Amazon again after declining to sign a waiver to use AI on Spider-Noir. https://bit.ly/4yj5ARp

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Activists have launched a 'defendants union', likely the 1st project of its kind in the modern history of US political protest: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... @dnbrgr.bsky.social @willpotter.bsky.social @prisonculture.bsky.social @sdonziger.bsky.social

Player engagement with Resident Evil games jumped 50% in the run up to and following the release of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, according to data shared exclusively with GI www.gamesindustry.biz/resident-evi...

Guillermo Del Toro drank 40 Red Bulls a day while filming Blade 2 with Wesley Snipes! #IGN30

Check out my latest video! My Local AI Built a QuickBooks Replacement—and More ! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qoaL-QHXbo

South Park Season 29's second episode doesn't fully click, but you can always count on Butters and his dysfunctional family to carry the day. https://bit.ly/4dcnjCf

A second anthology film inspired by the fan-built horror fiction forum has just been announced—and this time, it's more on the level.

The major platforms—Facebook, YouTube, and X—are all refusing to show the trailer for the upcoming documentary that eviscerates the ridiculous pest Elon Musk. So I guess we have to do our part to make sure it is seen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...

Review: Cherry Xtrfy K63W: Ultra-Wideband Wireless Tech Comes to Gaming Keyboards

Wardogs has already made more money than Marathon, and its Steam launch momentum is ahead of Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2. https://bit.ly/4j2GMsI

A new breed of cat has been discovered for the first time in 100 years. https://bit.ly/3TEprfl

Fall's biggest anime release is almost here

Happy Batman Day! Art from Batman: Ghosts by Sam Kieth (2018)

What comes after Lies of P? It looks like it might be Wonders of O, according to a new trademark. https://bit.ly/4radhat

Modders are extending The Blood of Dawnwalker's 30-day time limit to allow more time to complete every questline. But while this goes against the developer's vision, it shouldn't be seen as vandalism. https://bit.ly/4xwNfQi

Active noise cancellation makes headphones much better, but you should know how it works and what the drawbacks are as well.

It’s AI CEO against AI CEO, and things are changing by the day. www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...

Apple has introduced a new security feature in iOS 27 designed to detect when a user is being pressured into making a fraudulent bank payment. However, the feature is shipped in the 'off' position, requiring users to know it exists and manually enable it to receive protection. -

Google's AI model hacked real companies during testing due to a misconfiguration by its testing partner, as well.

Not every smart TV is as easily hackable as Gamers Nexus says LG’s are, but they’re all tracking what you watch unless you opt out. www.theverge.com/tech/997682/...

You can listen to thousands of hours of Negativland’s Over The Edge on the Internet Archive. But you can’t experience this LIVE performance from home. Negativland IN PERSON. 📅 Wed, Sept 16, 6 PM 📍 Internet Archive, 300 Funston Ave, SF 🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/negativlan...

AOC Agon Pro 34" Curved Gaming Monitor QD OLED 175Hz NVIDIA G-SYNC AG346UCD is $399.99 on Amazon (low stock) amzn.to/4xOJir9 #ad

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Almost 1,900 Blizzard workers vote through a "historic" union contract securing protections against layoffs and gen-AI. https://bit.ly/3Vmi9gH

Hasbro responds to DHS using AI Optimus Prime to promote mass deportations and anti-immigrant messaging. https://bit.ly/4r2PYPM

Wardogs has already surpassed a million copies sold and is lighting up Steam's concurrent player charts. https://bit.ly/3VnmwIo

OpenAI confirms ‘wiki incident,’ says it’s ‘working on a framework’ for more disclosure

Head of Data Centers at OpenAI Reportedly Quits https://gizmodo.com/head-of-data-centers-at-openai-reportedly-quits-2000803117

A new consumer research report reveals that YouTube has officially surpassed live television as the primary daily video habit for Americans. - https://cordcuttersnews.com/youtube-has-overtaken-cable-tv-as-americans-dominant-daily-video-habit/

A recent Star Citizen development stream went horribly wrong, resulting in some fans losing confidence in the long-awaited sci-fi game. https://t.co/aPvi7oZ3iS

Concerns of generative AI use hover over 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' while others think it's a case of Photoshop at work.

The 25-year-old 3dfx Voodoo 3 has received a Linux kernel driver update. This allows the classic GPU to boot on modern systems without a legacy PC BIOS, extending its life for hobbyist projects. -

In some tight midterm races, how farmers frustrated with the war and rising costs vote could make a difference.

Workers fired by Rockstar don't recommend boycotting Grand Theft Auto 6, suggest buying a T-shirt to help fund their legal battle. https://bit.ly/4i9TC84

New: Flock is rolling out a series of policy changes addressing police abuse of data it collects through roadside cameras. In an interview, the CEO Garrett Langley told me why he's come around to to mandating new guardrails on the platform, even before laws catch up. www.theverge.com/policy/97933...