U.S. security agencies are telling Americans to reboot and secure their home internet routers to stop Russian hackers. The hackers have been taking control of these devices to access personal and work information. The National Security Agency (NSA) and FBI advise updating, securing, and rebooting routers to protect against these threats.
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U.S. officials found Russian hackers exploiting home internet routers.
Hackers are part of Russia’s military intelligence, linked to the GRU.
The NSA recommends rebooting routers and updating security settings.
FBI and Justice Department disrupted a network of compromised routers.
FBI sent commands to fix hacked routers and stop further attacks.
Many people never update router security, making them easy targets.
Routers were hacked to redirect internet traffic and gather user information.
A survey showed that most users haven't changed default router passwords.
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NASA's Artemis II mission is about to complete with the Orion spacecraft returning to Earth and splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. This stage tests essential systems for future moon landings and involves retrieving the crew safely.
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Artemis II's Orion spacecraft is returning to Earth on April 11 at around 00:07 GMT.
The splashdown will occur in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego.
A recovery team will pick up the crew using helicopters and the USS John P Murtha ship.
Weather conditions need to meet specific criteria for a safe recovery.
This mission marks the first moon mission recovery by NASA since Apollo 17 in 1972.
The Orion capsule will re-enter Earth's atmosphere at high speed, slowing rapidly upon re-entry.
The spacecraft will use sequential parachutes to slow down before landing in the ocean.
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A genetic genealogy expert has explained how new technology may help solve Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. DNA found at Guthrie's Arizona home is complex because it contains genetic material from multiple people. Efforts are underway to improve technology that might help identify individuals in these complicated DNA samples.
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Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona, and authorities suspect she was kidnapped.
DNA collected at Guthrie's home includes genetic material from more than one person, making analysis difficult.
CeCe Moore from Parabon Nanolabs believes advancements in DNA technology could help with such complex samples.
New technology might soon help identify individuals in mixed DNA samples.
Surveillance footage from a doorbell camera shows a masked suspect, but there have been no major breakthroughs in the investigation.
Experts are hopeful that discovering another crime scene could provide clearer DNA from the suspect.
The FBI considers finding the suspect's DNA crucial for solving the case.
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The Artemis II mission is NASA's first crewed test flight of the Artemis program. It involves four astronauts traveling around the moon and returning to Earth, with the splashdown expected off the San Diego coast. The mission aims to test the Orion spacecraft's systems to safely support future deep-space missions.
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Artemis II is the first crewed mission of NASA's Artemis program.
The mission includes astronauts from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency.
The spacecraft is called Orion, and it travels around the moon before returning.
The crew lifted off on April 1 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
The splashdown is scheduled for April 10 at 8:07 p.m. Eastern Time.
The splashdown area is off the coast of San Diego.
NASA offers live broadcasts of the splashdown on multiple streaming services.
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A dancer named Breanna Olson, who has ALS, used brainwave technology to control a digital avatar that performed on stage. This technology allowed her to express herself through dance again despite her condition.
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Breanna Olson, a dancer with ALS, used brainwave technology to perform through an avatar.
ALS, also called MND, is a disease that weakens muscles and affects important functions like speech and breathing.
The performance took place in Amsterdam at the OBA Theatre.
Breanna used an EEG headset to capture brain signals linked to dance movements.
The EEG headset was developed by Japanese tech firm Dentsu Labs with data company NTT.
This technology forms part of efforts to help people with disabilities regain forms of personal expression.
Researchers say the project, called Waves of Will, aims to make brainwave tech more accessible.
The technology could also potentially be used for devices like wheelchairs.
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Multiple conservative influencers have reported that X, a social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has removed their ability to earn money from their content. This action is due to violations of X's creator monetization standards, which are rules that govern how users can make money on the platform.
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X is a social media platform owned by Elon Musk.
Influencers like Dom Lucre, Ethan Levins, and American Citizen say their accounts were demonetized.
Demonetzation means they cannot earn money through X's Creator Revenue Sharing program.
X cites violations of its monetization standards as the reason for demonetization.
Influencers can appeal demonetization decisions on X.
In March, X announced suspensions for creators sharing AI-generated videos of armed conflict without disclosure.
Elon Musk purchased X in 2022 and aimed to enhance its status as a platform for free speech.
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Harvard researchers tested ChatGPT against graduate students in a molecular biology course, finding that students performed better by over two letter grades. The study highlighted ChatGPT's difficulties with remembering and applying knowledge, especially in analyzing scientific data, despite attempts to improve its performance with prompts.
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Harvard graduate students outperformed ChatGPT in a molecular biology course study.
Students scored higher than ChatGPT by more than two letter grades.
ChatGPT struggled with tasks involving remembering and applying information.
Students scored 98% compared to ChatGPT's 82% on "remember" questions.
ChatGPT did poorly on understanding, applying, and analyzing questions, scoring 66%.
The AI's performance was tested using GPT-4o, released in May 2024.
The test used pre-2022 assignments to prevent students from using AI assistance.
Researchers noted ChatGPT's difficulty in interpreting scientific graphs and data.
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A recent surge in layoffs in the tech industry has been partly attributed to "AI washing," a term describing the practice of blaming artificial intelligence for workforce reductions. Analysts suggest that some companies use AI as an excuse for layoffs they wanted to make for other reasons. Experts indicate it might take time for AI to truly lead to productivity gains.
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Nearly 80,000 tech workers lost their jobs from January to April 2026.
"AI washing" involves using AI as a reason for layoffs, often without real evidence of increased efficiency.
About 47.9% of recent layoffs reportedly blamed AI productivity gains.
Cognizant's chief AI officer believes actual productivity gains from AI will take six months to a year.
OpenAI CEO mentioned that some companies may use AI as a scapegoat for layoffs.
Reddit users have expressed skepticism about AI's current effectiveness and link to layoffs.
Some commentators note that AI's effect on job displacement may not be as significant as claimed.
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A Reddit user posted about a mysterious reddish stain on a wall in their 104-year-old house, which sparked curiosity and concern about its cause. After investigating, it was discovered that the stain was from their cat's urine, which contained blood due to a condition known as feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC).
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A Reddit user noticed a reddish stain on a wall in their old house's basement.
The stain resembled blood, causing speculation among online users.
Some users suggested it might be animal blood or related to a pet's health issue.
The user took their cat to the vet, who diagnosed the cat with feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC).
FIC is a condition that affects cats' urinary tracts, causing pain and blood in urine.
The user discovered the stain was due to the cat's urine, not blood from the wall.
The post gained significant attention, with around 25,000 upvotes on Reddit.
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AI company leaders want to influence how their technology is regulated, but they face challenges because Congress often struggles with tech policy. Leaders from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are proposing big ideas for AI regulation, but political processes in Washington are slow and complex.
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AI CEOs, including from OpenAI and Anthropic, want to help shape regulations around AI technology.
Congress has a history of difficulties in creating tech policies, such as for social media and privacy.
OpenAI suggests broad policy changes like tax reform and shorter workweeks due to AI's impact.
Anthropic focuses on transparency and the economic effects of AI, advocating for audits and stricter controls.
OpenAI and Anthropic are working to promote policies at the state level where regulations are more likely to succeed.
There is public demand for government action on AI issues, with companies pushing for greater transparency.
There is a disconnect between fast-moving tech companies in Silicon Valley and the slower legislative process in Washington.
The AI industry has support in the White House but faces challenges in swaying Congressional policy.
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The Artemis crew is scheduled to splash down near San Diego after completing their mission orbiting the Moon. The splashdown sequence will take about 42 minutes, and involves the Orion spacecraft's re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, which is the most hazardous part of the mission. This mission prepares for potential lunar landings by 2028, but no Moon landing will occur this time.
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The Artemis mission involves four astronauts returning from a trip around the Moon.
The splashdown will happen off the coast of San Diego.
The splashdown is scheduled for Friday at 20:07 Eastern US time.
The splashdown sequence, starting with a module separation, takes 42 minutes.
Re-entry poses the greatest risk due to extreme temperatures faced by the spacecraft.
Nasa plans a Moon landing by 2028, although this mission does not include one.
The mission helps prepare for future lunar landings by testing various processes.
The spacecraft must endure temperatures of nearly 2,760 degrees Celsius during re-entry.
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The article discusses a TikTok user's popular travel tech bag checklist that helps travelers keep their gadgets organized and functional. The video highlights helpful items like a cord adapter kit and travel tech organizers, which many viewers find useful for avoiding common travel problems.
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A TikTok creator shared a travel tech bag checklist on social media.
The checklist includes different tech organizers for short and long trips.
A key item is a compact cord adapter kit for converting charging cables.
Other items include a magnetic mini tripod, MagSafe battery pack, and a Bluetooth adapter.
The checklist aims to keep travel accessories organized and functional on the go.
The TikTok video received positive responses from viewers who found the tips helpful.
Newsweek describes the move towards compact, multi-use travel tools as an ongoing trend.
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Season 3 of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" is scheduled to focus on a large-scale war in the show's storyline. Although a release date hasn't been announced, the series completed filming in December 2025 and may come out in 2027. The show is a prequel to the Peter Jackson films, featuring key characters like Elrond and Galadriel.
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"The Rings of Power" is a prequel series to Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" movies.
Season 3 will showcase a major war involving Elvish civilizations and Sauron.
The series is set in The Second Age of Middle-earth.
Filming for Season 3 wrapped up in December 2025.
The anticipated release window for Season 3 is fall 2027.
Key characters from the series include Elrond, Galadriel, and Gandalf.
New cast members include Jamie Campbell Bower and Eddie Marsan.
Charlie Vickers continues to play the role of Sauron.
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TV for dogs is becoming more popular, with various channels catering to pet owners who leave their dogs at home. Opinions vary on whether dogs actually watch these videos or benefit from them. Some research shows limited attention from dogs, while other studies suggest potential benefits.
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A YouTube channel, Siesta Dog TV, shows videos made for dogs and has been popular since its start six years ago.
The channel's videos use colors that dogs can see best and calming music to relax them.
TV for dogs is a growing trend, with many channels offering similar content like Four Paws TV and Puppy Dreamscape.
Research from Queen's University Belfast in 2023 showed dogs looked at TV screens for only 10.8% of viewing time.
Experts stress the importance of social interaction with humans and other dogs for animal wellbeing.
Some videos are created using AI, making it easier to produce diverse content.
A study at Auburn University found that dogs already watching TV may experience a meaningful world through television.
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Netflix will remove a significant list of movies and TV shows from its U.S. streaming service in April 2026. This includes various popular titles, such as 20 James Bond movies, which will no longer be available by the end of the month.
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Netflix is taking 50 titles off its service in the U.S. during April 2026.
20 of these titles are James Bond movies, leaving April 21.
Some notable movies removed on April 1 include "Ford v. Ferrari," "Molly’s Game," and comedies like "Big Momma's House."
TV series such as "Van Helsing" and "Black Sails" will depart mid-month.
Netflix has introduced new content like documentaries and dramas to replace these departures.
Viewers are encouraged to watch the leaving titles before they are no longer available.
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Anthropic has begun testing a new AI model called Mythos. The company is allowing limited access to this model for testing purposes, as it may cause major disruptions.
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Anthropic announced a limited test for its new AI model named Mythos.
Mythos is considered very powerful and could potentially cause disruptions.
Anthropic is allowing some companies to access Mythos to identify any weaknesses.
The limited release of Mythos is causing concern among some people.
Geoff Bennett had a discussion about this with Gerrit De Vynck.
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The article discusses how digital wallets are becoming a more realistic alternative to traditional bank accounts. Advances in design and functionality have made digital wallets easier to use and more accessible to everyday consumers.
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Digital wallets are improving and are now easier to use and fund.
Stablecoins, a type of digital currency with a stable value, are becoming integrated into global finance.
Modern digital wallets resemble financial apps with user-friendly features.
Initial challenges with wallet sign-up processes are largely resolved, making onboarding similar to digital banking.
Wallets now allow direct purchases of digital currency using common payment methods.
Many businesses are adopting blockchain technology and using stablecoins for faster and cheaper financial transactions.
Digital wallet functionalities are increasingly integrated into popular apps and platforms.
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Nevada's main electricity provider, NV Energy, says it might not meet the state's renewable energy goals because of the power needed for new data centers. The utility will need three times the electricity used in Las Vegas and may rely on fossil fuels to meet this demand.
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NV Energy is Nevada's largest utility company, providing electricity to 90% of the state.
The company says it needs three times more electricity for proposed data centers.
Nevada has a goal to use 50% renewable energy by 2030.
Fossil fuels might be necessary to meet the increased demand for electricity.
Data centers are driving the increased demand for power.
NV Energy is concerned about meeting the increased electricity needs without violating clean energy targets.
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NASA's Artemis II mission features astronauts traveling around the Moon using the Orion spacecraft. The spacecraft, capable of withstanding extreme re-entry conditions, will return to Earth on April 10. The mission is part of a larger goal for the U.S. to land humans on the Moon again by 2028.
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The Artemis II crew is scheduled to return to Earth on April 10.
The Orion spacecraft is traveling at about 25,000 mph during re-entry.
The spacecraft's shield will face temperatures up to 5,000F.
The mission includes various tests, such as practicing maneuvers.
The U.S. aims to land humans on the Moon by 2028 as part of future missions.
Artemis II is NASA's first crewed lunar mission in 50 years.
People viewed the launch from commercial planes and nearby areas.
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