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World Cup 2026: how mobile networks can avoid cybersecurity chaos at kick-off

Short-term defenses help operators boost security ahead of World Cup <img src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fg7bgy65pWhFo4Qzib58yX-1280-80.jpg' />

The nicest AI in the room is the one you should actually worry about

AI constantly agreeing with you feels efficient, aligned & productive. But in reality, this lack of rebuttal can be deeply dangerous. <img src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rNZmVCrdHzszaDCyTrBWmj-1280-80.jpg' />

VPN deal of the week: Cyberghost has dropped to only $1.75 per month, cheaper than ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark – pick up this cut-price security tool to protect your identity on your tablet, smartphone, or TV while it's at its 2026 rock bottom.

It's the lowest price we've seen for CyberGhost in ages <img src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N4EFrqbHvsmJqoBvtWRFfV-1280-80.jpg' />

How to watch Destination World Cup 2026 for free — get ready for soccer's biggest tournament with this documentary

Destination World Cup 2026 follows three international stars in the build-up to this summer's tournament in North America. Here's how to watch the series for FREE from anywhere in the world. <img src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yBuXukUVCsiiD9XJBgWj6h-1280-80.jpg' />

Sam Altman just dropped a big hint that GPT-6 is coming soon — ‘with extra goblins’

A throwaway joke from Sam Altman about goblins has quietly signaled that GPT-6 may already be on the way. <img src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LEEmgDXdWiSd4AfSJdoXKc-1280-80.jpg' />

My hair is flat and fine, this one product brought it back to life (and it’s under £5)

The Wella Shockwaves Volume mousse is an affordable and surprising way to get long-lasting volume into fine hair. <img src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zpnsY6awJTkPa9c6BVu4pY-1280-80.png' />

Scott Aaronson on quantum: "Will you heed my warnings NOW?"

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This entry-level Garmin watch helped break running records, and it's discounted just in time to train for the Aussie marathon season

If you're training for any of the upcoming marathons this year, the Garmin Forerunner 55 could help you achieve your goals without costing too much. <img src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kzw8EhUVor5AY4XcEm5VuN-1280-80.jpg' />

Dreame’s Aurora smartphones look like nothing I’ve ever seen — but will they ever see the light of day?

Dreame has a pair of new phones, but will we ever see Aurora again? <img src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g83AnBYJDKdHK7haT2KHjE-1280-80.jpg' />

On Writing

“To me, the big nut to crack is to how to tell a story, what’s the right way to tell a particular story.”Continue reading on Go Into The Story »

Page One: “Super Dark Times” (2017)

Written by Ben Collins & Luke PiotrowskiContinue reading on Go Into The Story »

Biology is a Burrito: A text- and visual-based journey through a living cell

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Where the goblins came from

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Alignment whack-a-mole: Finetuning activates recall of copyrighted books in LLMs

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Functional programmers need to take a look at Zig

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The Zig project's rationale for their firm anti-AI contribution policy

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Craig Venter has died

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Gooseworks (YC W23) Is Hiring a Founding Growth Engineer

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Vera: a programming language designed for machines to write

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Forget the Toyota Tacoma—this pickup makes more sense daily

For years, midsize pickups have pretty much followed the same playbook—body-on-frame builds, off-road toughness, and a reputation for lasting forever. At the center of that world is the Toyota Tacoma, a truck known for durability and strong resale value. But as buyer needs shift, that old formula doesn’t feel quite as untouchable as it used to.