This week we discuss Nepal’s Gen Z Revolution: how young people rejected a social media ban and elected their first female prime minister on Discord and Teenage Hackers: the rising threat of youth cyberattacks on schools.

If you, like practically anyone else with a cell phone in the U.S. and beyond, have received a scam text message about an unpaid toll or undelivered mail item, there’s a good chance you have been targeted by a prolific scamming operation. But a series of opsec mistakes ultimately led security researchers and investigative journalists to the real-world identity of the maker of the scamming software, Magic Cat, who researchers say goes by the handle Darcula.  In other news, During a

In this week’s tech and pop culture roundup, the crew swaps travel tales, dives into toy news, and tries out new gadgets. Hear about a massive indoor amusement park experience, a quirky calendar mash-up, a McDonald’s Happy Meal toy line combining pop culture icons, a nostalgic Mac-style USB-C hub, live object recognition from a mobile AI assistant, a hands-on paper airplane STEM kit, and a retro-style college football mobile game. ⸻ Stories & Gadgets Covered Pop Culture & Experiences • Indoor

Reclaim your brain from endless scrolling without losing your sanity! This week on Coffee, Crochet, and Conversation, we cover everything from the latest economic stats (jobs, inflation, and yes, even Sky’s catnip budget 🐾) to practical tips for unplugging and boosting creativity, mood, and mindfulness.We explore:How small tech-free breaks can spark creativity and calmThe power of tiny wins, from finishing a coffee to surviving a 30-minute cat wrestling matchStep-by-step tips for building

Mookie Spitz, unable to STFU, isn’t content with simply talking. In this episode, he does something rare: he resurrects Rusty the Puppy—an original screenplay he co-wrote in 2009 with Rusty Yunusoff—and performs it aloud. Screenplays aren’t meant to be read this way; they’re blueprints for films, terse stage directions mixed with dialogue. But what happens when you strip away the camera, the studio, the actors, and repurpose the script as a piece of audio storytelling? That’s the experiment, ...

In episode 85 of o11ycast, Dr. Cat Hicks unpacks AI’s impact on software teams from a psychological and social-science perspective. Along with Ken, Jess, and Austin, she explores how AI magnifies long-standing tensions between solitary and collaborative models of development, and how fears about AI often reflect deeper issues like undervaluing collaboration or having unrealistic productivity expectations.The discussion also explores empathy, theory of mind, and pluralistic ignorance, highlighting

Explore the latest news in San Francisco and California, from a tragic incident involving a cat and bird flu tainted pet food, to innovative solutions like letting college students sleep in their cars, bringing communities together at events like San Francisco Chinatown's Night Out, celebrating historic achievements like the Valkyries securing a playoff spot, addressing tech giants facing legal challenges, and ongoing investigations by San Jose police.

In this edition of Not This Week, the world surprised everyone by not falling apart. No new world war broke out, the Amazon rainforest didn’t vanish overnight, and Twitter didn’t become a government-run propaganda machine. Experts warned of global collapse, environmental disaster, and authoritarian control—but somehow, humanity stayed calm, trees stayed standing, and cat memes stayed viral. Is peace just a fluke or the quiet win we didn’t expect? Join us as we explore why disaster forecasts went

DoubleVerify stock jumps on hints of interest rate cuts and a reiterated Buy rating, but is it a dead cat bounce? Despite a 3.6% surge, the ad verification company's shares remain far below previous highs, highlighting the volatility and challenges facing tech stocks in a market still wary after recent AI sell-offs. Can DoubleVerify deliver lasting gains, or will it be another swing in a turbulent year? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New reports on the benefits of owning a dog…or pets in general and are dogs actually good at judging people?New study reveals surprising benefit of having a dog | The Independent⁠ ⁠Owning a Cat or Dog Could Boost Brain Health as You Age, Study Finds | Very Well Health⁠ ⁠Do Dogs Know Who’s Good or Bad? The Surprising Truth | SciTechDaily⁠ ⁠Your Dog Is Not A Good Judge Of Character. They Might Not Be Judging You At All | IFLScience⁠ ⁠Do dogs form reputations of humans? No effect of age after

This is your Advanced Quantum Deep Dives podcast.Today’s quantum horizon glimmers with a discovery so unexpected it feels like stumbling into Schrödinger’s living room and finding the cat—miraculously—both alive and reading equations. I’m Leo, your Learning Enhanced Operator, and what has me charged up for this Advanced Quantum Deep Dives episode is a “forgotten” particle—recently revived at the University of Southern California—that’s rewriting our map of universal quantum computing. Let’s skip the

Cats develop dementia similarly to humans with Alzheimer’s disease.Scientists hope their findings lead to new treatments for both humans and our feline friends.For more, we spoke to the lead author, Dr Robert McGeachan, at the University of Edinburgh’s Royal School of Veterinary Studies.A swarm of jellyfish forced the shutdown of France’s largest nuclear power plant, Gravelines.But how unusual is this event?And, Reddit blocks the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine from archiving large portions of

In this episode, we dive deep into the biggest software supply chain attack in history. Is AI killing the open web as we know it, and what can we do to stop it?Join our expert panel as we break down two of the internet's biggest threats. First, we explore Google's warning about the open web's rapid decline, the risks of AI data poisoning, and why developers are using ChatGPT more than Stack Overflow. Then, we uncover the details of the historic npm supply chain fishing attack that

In this episode of Power Bytes, we explore why understanding the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is critical for businesses relying on generator sets for prime power. From fuel efficiency and maintenance strategies to predictive technologies and regulatory compliance, we break down hidden costs that impact long-term performance and profitability. Learn how smart planning and lifecycle analysis can help you make power decisions that pay off. Email us: powerbytes@cat.com LinkedIn: https://w...

This is your Quantum Dev Digest podcast.Welcome to Quantum Dev Digest—I’m Leo, Learning Enhanced Operator, your resident quantum computing specialist, and if your mind is feeling a bit like Schrödinger’s cat—caught between curiosity and confusion—you’re in just the right place.Let’s cut straight to the heart of today’s narrative. The labs have been buzzing all month, but the development that truly sent ripples through the quantum community came in the form of an exotic new quantum

“I have had over 300 cars — this is the best so far.” Mark is a car guy. He collects and modifies Datsun 1600s, but also has a couple of Rolls Royces and Bentleys in his extensive backyard near Sydney Australia. So, when he gets excited about a new vehicle, ... [continued] The post Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo — Goes Like a Scolded Cat! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Are UK regulators set to burn down the tech sector? In this video, we break down the high-stakes battles between Wikipedia, Apple, and UK regulators.Join us as we dissect the UK court's judgment against Wikipedia's challenge to the Online Safety Act and analyze Apple's clash with the CMA over new competition rules. We explore the culture clash between engineers and policymakers, the real-world impact on user experience, and the future of big tech in the UK. This isn't just a legal

A mysterious trend called “Black Cat Boyfriend” is taking social media by storm, sparking endless memes, personality comparisons, and debates about relationships. But what does it really mean to be a “black cat boyfriend,” and why is it resonating so strongly right now?In this episode, we break down the cultural roots of the archetype, the viral TikTok and X (Twitter) discourse fueling its rise, and the psychology behind why people are labeling themselves or their partners as black cat or golden

Sapphire Partners’ Beezer Clarkson — the rare limited partner brave enough to share her thoughts publicly — just joined my Substack Live to talk about her latest analysis of the state of venture capital. You can listen to the recording in the video above. Clarkson published her findings on LinkedIn — and I’m including some of the key charts and takeaways below. Clarkson asked whether megafunds are sucking up so much oxygen in venture capital that they aren’t leaving any room for smaller, boutique VC