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@lemmy.ziphttps://www.techspot.com/news/104779-researchers-create-everlasting-5d-genome-memory-crystal-can.html
Researchers at the University of Southampton in the UK successfully stored the entirety of the human genome sequence onto an indestructible 5D optical memory crystal no bigger...
https://www.techspot.com/news/104790-german-investigators-successfully-tracked-suspects-inside-tor-network.html
German news outlet Tagesschau reports that local law enforcement agencies have successfully targeted, tracked, and arrested four suspects in a single investigation. The outlaws used Tor to...
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/09/starlink-imposes-100-congestion-charge-on-new-users-in-parts-of-us/
One-time $100 fee in congested areas, and $100 credit in excess-capacity areas.
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/20/tumblr-reports-350-user-growth-following-xs-ban-in-brazil/
According to Tumblr, in the days since the X ban in Brazil, the site saw 222.99% growth in communities and 349.55% growth in users.
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/using-gpt-4-to-generate-100-words-consumes-up-to-3-bottles-of-water-ai-data-centers-also-raise-power-and-water-bills-for-nearby-residents
Net-zero emission goals went out the window with AI.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/20/24249913/twitch-depreciating-strike-twitchcon-trust-and-safety
Streamers’ less serious strikes will now decay over time.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/20/24249919/arc-browser-boost-firebase-vulnerability-patched
Boosts busted.
https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-telegram-app-ban-official-devices-0147e9244d9a36481a64aacb60e5a06b
Ukraine has banned government officials, military personnel and other defense and critical infrastructure workers from installing the popular Telegram messaging app on state-issued devices.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/09/telecom-accused-of-bricking-hundreds-of-tvs-streaming-sticks-with-bad-update/
Problems with UK Sky hardware started Thursday, seem partially fixed.
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/19/mit-develops-recyclable-3d-printed-glass-blocks-for-construction/
The team points to glass’ optical properties and its “infinite recyclability” as reasons for turning to the material.