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The article discusses a recent incident where the status page for the AI language model Claude experienced a partial outage, leading to intermittent availability and delayed responses. The incident was quickly identified and resolved by the engineering team.

The article discusses the history and development of Last.fm and its AudioScrobbler technology, which was launched in 2002 and allowed users to automatically track their music listening habits across various platforms.

The article discusses the challenges faced by website owners when their HTML content is repeatedly crawled by bots, and suggests that they should instead use the available API to access the desired data in a more efficient and respectful manner.

The article discusses the rise of AI-powered agents that are beginning to encroach on the traditional Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business model, as these agents can directly connect users to services and data, bypassing the need for SaaS platforms.

The article examines the effectiveness of 'dyslexia fonts' in improving reading comprehension for individuals with dyslexia. It discusses the mixed research findings and the importance of a personalized approach when addressing the needs of those with dyslexia.

The article discusses the tensions between Adafruit's closed-source hardware and software policies, and the open-source ethos of the Arduino platform. It highlights the challenges faced by open-source projects when working with hardware vendors that impose restrictive licensing terms.

A viral video shows a woman and her daughter discovering a stranger locked in the trunk of a Waymo self-driving car in Los Angeles' MacArthur Park. The incident is under investigation by authorities.

The article explores how trauma and mental health issues disproportionately affect certain communities in the United States, highlighting the need for comprehensive and accessible mental health support and resources to address these disparities.

Tesla's vehicle registrations in Europe dropped by 36% in November compared to the same period last year, indicating a slowdown in the electric vehicle maker's sales in the region.

The article discusses Sphotonix's development of 5D glass storage technology, which aims to provide high-capacity, long-term data storage solutions for data centers. The technology utilizes femtosecond lasers to encode data in glass, offering potential benefits such as increased storage density and extended data retention times compared to traditional storage media.

The article is a tribute to the renowned science fiction author John Varley, who passed away in 2025 at the age of 78. It highlights Varley's significant contributions to the genre, his influential works, and the lasting impact he had on the science fiction community.

The article discusses the potential impact of AI replacing human workers and the idea of AI systems paying taxes to offset the economic disruption. It explores the challenges and considerations around implementing such a tax system as automation continues to transform the job market.

The article discusses the concept of the 'blob' in software development, where the entire application is treated as a single, monolithic unit. It explores the potential drawbacks of this approach and suggests alternative architectural patterns that may offer more flexibility and scalability.

Researchers have successfully demonstrated quantum teleportation using existing internet technology, paving the way for practical applications of quantum computing in the near future. The study showcases the potential for integrating quantum technologies into current communication networks, enabling secure and efficient data transmission.

Samsung plans to halt SATA SSD production, which could lead to up to 18 months of SSD price pressure, potentially worse than the impact of Micron's recent decision to end consumer RAM production.

The article explores the phenomenon of 'grok', a concept of fully comprehending and intuitively absorbing information, in the context of the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia. It examines how the spread of misinformation and lack of context can lead to misunderstandings and the importance of critical thinking when consuming information online.

A JetBlue pilot narrowly avoided a midair collision with a Venezuelan Air Force fighter jet while flying over the Caribbean Sea, highlighting the potential dangers faced by commercial aircraft in contested airspaces.

This article provides an overview of HyperCard, a pioneering software application developed by Apple for the Macintosh in the late 1980s. It explores the innovative features and capabilities of HyperCard, which allowed users to create their own interactive multimedia applications without extensive programming knowledge.

Mesa, a fintech startup, has shut down its credit card that rewarded customers for paying their mortgages. The article discusses the reasons behind the card's closure, including regulatory challenges and the company's inability to achieve the desired scale.

Denmark implements a social media ban for government officials, aiming to limit the use of platforms like Facebook and Twitter for political purposes. The move follows similar restrictions in countries like Australia, as governments grapple with the impact of social media on public discourse and policy decisions.