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A Project Moohan benchmark gets spotted, and may have revealed the Android XR headset's key spec https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality…

AI Slop: Die Schattenseite der KI-Revolution
Immer wieder trifft man auf Social-Media-Plattformen auf den Begriff "AI Slop". Wir erklären, was dahinter steckt.
https://www.heis…

"A common Israeli taking point [is] 'How should America respond if rockets were launched from Tijuana at San Diego?' ... it highlights both Israeli ignorance and fears and Palestinian and Xicano/Migrant commonality. Just like how Tel Aviv and Gaza are part of Historic Palestine, San Diego and Tijuana were both Mexico but more importantly part of the homeland of the Kumeyaay People."

License plate reader company Flock has stopped US agencies from accessing cameras in CA, IL, and VA after reports of lookups related to ICE and an abortion case (404 Media)
https://www.404media.co/flock-removes-state…

Flock Removes States From National Lookup Tool After ICE and Abortion Searches Revealed
Following 404 Media’s reporting and in light of new legislation, automatic license plate reader (ALPR) company Flock has stopped agencies reaching into cameras in California, Illinois, and Virginia.

Thanking the @… folks for the excellent work they do, and especially for their upcoming support for security certificates for IP addresses which is nothing short of revolutionary for the future of the (Small) Web.

Getting ready to issue IP address certificates
Happy to see the progress on this. Thought you might be interested in seeing how important this feature is going to be for the Small Web: It’s going to be invaluable for helping decentralise the web. Thank you for the work you do 🙂

#TGIQF: Das Nerdquiz rund um den Barcode
Revolution mit Piep: Seit über 50 Jahren machen Barcode Waren und auch Dienstleistungen digital erfassbar. Wir haben dazu ein Nerdquiz für Sie!

»Telegram Purged Chinese Crypto Scam Markets—Then Watched as They Rebuilt:
Last month, Telegram banned black markets that sold tens of billions of dollars in crypto-scam-related services. Now, as those markets rebrand and bounce back, it’s done nothing to stop them.«
Is anyone of you surprised? But the real question is, how do I convince people to stop using Telegram?
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Telegram Purged Chinese Crypto Scam Markets—Then Watched as They Rebuilt
Last month, Telegram banned black markets that sold tens of billions of dollars in crypto scam-related services. Now, as those markets rebrand and bounce back, it’s done nothing to stop them.

Official 2025 Cowboys training camp calendar, dates revealed https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/official-2025-cowboys-training-camp-calendar-dates-revealed

AI Weakens Critical Thinking. This is How To Rebuild It. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-algorithmic-mind/202505/ai-weakens-critical-thinking-and-how-to-rebuild-it

AI Weakens Critical Thinking. This Is How to Rebuild It
AI does our thinking for us and our minds are paying the price. Here’s how to reclaim cognitive independence.

🌡️ Global mercury levels in rivers have doubled since Industrial Revolution, research reveals
https://phys.org/news/2025-06-global-mercury-rivers-industrial-revolution.html

Global mercury levels in rivers have doubled since Industrial Revolution, research reveals
Mercury levels in the world's rivers have more than doubled since the pre-industrial era, according to new research from Tulane University that establishes the first known global baseline for riverine mercury pollution.