Back in 2011, there was this huge project called Mars One. It made everyone around me question whether or not they would participate in the extraterrestrial reality show with open applications where over 200,000 registered but only a few thousand actually paid the fee. The initiative, led by the Dutch entrepreneur Bas Lansdorp, failed, and the company declared bankruptcy in 2019. Now, Elon Musk is working on a new Mars project with his SpaceX company and has also made an open invitation—this time no reality show was promised—and the hype to go to Mars is back on....

A few days ago, Anthropic released two papers with groundbreaking research on how Large Language Models (LLMs) work. While the technical developments were interesting and relevant, what caught my attention the most was the vocabulary used by the AI experts. In the study On the Biology of a Large Language Model, the researchers compared themselves to biologists who study complex “living organisms” that have evolved through billions of years. “Likewise, while language models are generated by simple, human-designed training algorithms, the mechanisms born of these algorithms appear to be quite complex,” wrote the scientists....

According to an extensive report by 404 Media, U.S. police departments near the Mexico border are quietly using AI bots that pose as protesters, sex workers, children, and criminals in an effort to gather intelligence online. Bots pose as kids, sex workers, protesters, and criminals. Massive Blue sells Overwatch AI to Pinal County for $360,000. No arrests have been made yet, but detectives are pursuing leads. The technology—called Overwatch—is being sold by a New York-based company named Massive Blue....

In January 2023, a hacker listed an 84MB dataset allegedly belonging to Puma for sale. According to Cybernews, “the leaked database included customers’ names and contact information, such as emails, telephone numbers, and billing and shipping addresses. It also contained details about their purchases – order numbers, payment methods, total monies paid, shipping costs, and discounts.” According to the cybercriminals behind the dataset listing, it comes from Puma’s Chilean e-commerce website, but Cybernews was unable to verify this independently as of 3 February 2023....

Last Updated: Aug 7, 2025 Seedboxes.cc is principally a seedbox provider, a server for file sharing at very high speeds for torrent users. In addition, Seedboxes.cc also provides a VPN service for free with each offer provided. Since the VPN service is a complementary one, we can’t expect it to be highly advanced and sophisticated like other professional VPN providers in the market such as NordVPN or ExpressVPN. Seedboxes.cc VPN has a small number of servers planted in popular locations in Europe, North America, and Asia....

The great white shark’s skin is covered with tiny tooth-like structures that help it move efficiently through water. These denticles vary in shape, size, and spacing, allowing the shark to maintain high speeds while hunting and to cruise long distances with minimal energy expenditure. Previous research has used shark denticles as inspiration to develop riblets—small, unidirectional ridges—for aircraft and sailboats. However, Tokio Tech News reports that the variation in shape, size, and spacing of denticles across a shark’s body complicates the understanding....

Last Updated: Aug 5, 2025 It was disappointing that, despite SurfEasy’s 8 years of industry experience, only a few things were done correctly. While it does offer impressive speed in my tests, it only has a few servers spread around the world. Additionally, it lacks a kill switch, has intrusive logging policies, and is based in a country with little privacy protection. The application’s simplicity makes it easy to use, although technical experts may find it lacking in capacity....

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The same report by Reuters suggests that Tesla might be ditching the affordable car-project for self-driving robotaxi on the same small-car platform. The same day, Elon Musk posted about unveiling the “Tesla Robotaxi” on August 8, suggesting that a version of the self-driving vehicle might be ready by then, but he did not provide further details. Since then, Tesla has not updated investors about the status of the Model 2, causing frustration and uncertainty....

In a test using OpenAI’s ChatGPT search engine feature, researchers asked for a summary of a fake website containing malicious information to alter the AI’s response—a vulnerability known as prompt injection—and the AI was susceptible to it, even favoring the third party’s instructions. The Guardian revealed that AI-powered search engines can be manipulated by websites with hidden content The test showed ChatGPT’s search engine can be affected by a security vulnerability known as “prompt injection” ChatGPT can prioritize third-party’s hidden instructions when summarizing a website...

Tinder is conducting a test of a new feature that allows paid users to add their height preferences to their dating profiles — a move that some see as embracing the app’s reputation for prioritizing looks, as first spotted by TechCrunch. Tinder tests height preference feature for Gold and Premium users. The setting suggests matches but doesn’t filter out users by height. Height bias has long been common on dating apps....

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The dangers to your privacy are clear even if your internet habits are somewhat ordinary. It’s no mystery then why people are opting for Virtual Private Network (VPN) subscriptions as a means of avoiding danger on the internet. Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity. We are in the same ownership group as some of the industry-leading products reviewed on this site: ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, Private Internet Access, and Intego....

The following guide addresses everything you need to know about I2P and explains how to start using the network. Table of Content: 1 What is I2P? 2 How I2P Works 3 Garlic Routings vs. Onion Routing 4 How is I2P Different from Tor? 5 Does I2P do the same as a VPN? 6 How to set up the I2P Network 7 Configuring your I2p Network 8 How to Use I2P 9 Final Word...

The deals below, which I personally test, have been confirmed as real deals by the mSpy customer support team. The best deal is the yearly offer, with just over 30% savings, with all premium features included. Save 30% on mSpy Today! mSpy provides three subscription choices, with each plan encompassing all the premium functionalities like scheduled screen captures, keyloggers, geo-tracking, chat and social media oversight, and numerous other features. Your only consideration is to select the duration for which you wish to monitor your child’s device: one month, three months, or a year....

Last Updated: Aug 6, 2025 After conducting my tests, I found that WARP falls short compared to most VPNs due to several limitations. It cannot unblock popular streaming platforms, lacks the option to choose a VPN server, and doesn’t deliver the advertised speed. Nonetheless, it did manage to establish a secure encryption tunnel during my testing. Luckily, WARP offers a free service with the choice of upgrading to a premium offer....

That being said, just because a child is developmentally ready for a smartphone, that doesn’t mean that they are mature enough to handle unfiltered access to the internet or social media apps. This is even more true for the younger kids who require a phone even though they’re younger than the recommended age. Therefore, it is a good idea to monitor the child’s activity, especially since this is their first time with a smartphone....

Last Updated: Aug 3, 2025 After multiple tests, I found that ZoogVPN compares favorably with some big names in the industry. It unblocks most streaming platforms, allows you to download torrents safely, and secures your data with state-of-the-art technology. However, you’ll have to deal with its small server network and difficulty connecting with some servers. The free version of ZoogVPN’s service has a monthly bandwidth cap of 10 GB. If you decide to upgrade, you can test out all the extra features of ZoogVPN’s premium version without incurring any costs by taking advantage of the 7-day money-back guarantee....

After extensive testing, I’ve picked out 10 reliable Pirate Bay alternatives that are worth considering. Each of these websites has extensive torrent libraries, multiple ways to tell whether a torrent is safe, and intuitive interfaces that are easy to navigate. Some are even specialized for certain categories, like movie, game, or anime downloads. Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity....

As a result, many companies have begun to accept cryptocurrencies as a valid form of payment. This is also the case with VPNs. Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity. We are in the same ownership group as some of the industry-leading products reviewed on this site: ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, Private Internet Access, and Intego. That said, our detailed reviews follow a strict methodology that examines all relevant performance factors to help you arrive at your own informed conclusion....