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popularmechanics 43h ago

A Study Suggests Aliens Aren’t Little Green Men. They’re Purple People Eaters.

We might have had it wrong this whole time.
theconversation 41h ago

Do petrol retailers really ‘price-gouge’ during oil price spikes?

Research suggests that profiteering may actually be more likely when we’re not watching prices closely.
infoq 43h ago

Stripe Engineers Deploy Minions, Autonomous Agents Producing Thousands of Pull Requests Weekly

Stripe engineers describe Minions, autonomous coding agents generating over 1,300 pull requests per week. Tasks can originate from Slack, bug reports, or feature requests. Using LLMs, blueprints, and CI/CD pipelines, Minions produce production-ready changes while maintaining reliability and human review.
windowscentral 43h ago

Windows Central Podcast LIVE

Tune in to the LIVE recording of the Windows Central Podcast on March 20 at 3PM ET!
atlasobscura 37h ago

Paul’s Vintage Bicycle Museum in Elizabeth, Illinois

On an unassuming stretch of Main Street in the small town of Elizabeth sits a doorway into cycling’s wonderfully peculiar past. Behind it waits a collection of vintage bicycles so varied and charming that it’s hard not to grin as you walk in the door.
omgubuntu 7h ago

BenQ Display Pilot 2 software now has a Linux version

BenQ released a Linux version of its Display Pilot 2 software at the end of 2025, but I only heard about this week when reading about the launch of the company’s latest coding monitor. Priced at $699/£599, the BenQ RD280UG is a 28-inch, 3:2 monitor with ‘nano matte’ panel. It runs a 4K+ (3840×2560) resolution at a 120 Hz refresh rate. Also available are a number of monitor-level features controlled by the official Display Pilot 2 software.
kottke 39h ago

Britain Has Invaded All but 22 Countries

Of the current 200 nations in the world, the British have invaded all but 22 of them. The lucky 22 include Sweden, Luxembourg, Mongolia, Bolivia, and Belarus. The full analysis is available in Stuart Laycock’s book, All the Countries We’ve Ever Invaded.
vox 22h ago

Nancy Pelosi tells us how she really feels

Nancy Pelosi’s record of impact is undeniable.
hbr 45h ago

Overcoming Self-Doubt When Launching Your Own Business

How to make clearer decisions, lead more steadily, and ultimately build a more resilient company.
9to5mac 37h ago

Apple’s rumored iPhone roadmap reveals major overhauls coming

The blueprint for Apple’s annual iPhone releases has stayed fairly consistent for years, but changes have already started, and rumors say even more iPhone overhauls are coming.
petapixel 14h ago

Planning Landscape Photos, Part 1: Must-Have Gear and Scouting

Just walking out with your camera and hoping for the best reduces the chances of getting good photos. With a little forethought and the right tools, however, you can take fabulous shots. Landscape photography requires planning.
techcrunch 14h ago

Publisher pulls horror novel ‘Shy Girl’ over AI concerns

Hachette Book Group said it will not be publishing “Shy Girl” over concerns that artificial intelligence was used to generate the text.
9to5google 41h ago

Google Messages launches group RCS Mentions and Trash folder

After beta testing for the past several weeks and months, Google Messages today officially announced Mentions and the Trash folder.
eff 42h ago

FCC Chair Carr’s Threats to Punish Broadcasters Are Unconstitutional

EFF joined other digital rights and civil liberties organizations in calling out the unconstitutionality of Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr’s recent threats to punish broadcasters for airing statements he disagrees with.
spectrum.ieee 39h ago

IEEE Partners With Academia to Create Microcredential Programs

The rapid ascent of artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing has created a paradox: Industries are booming yet they face a critical shortage of skilled workers. Demand for data center technicians, fabrication facility workers, and similar positions is growing.
9to5toys 39h ago

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Dune Imperium, Forager, Bloons TD 6, more

Friday’s lineup of the best Android game and app deals awaits below, including titles like Bloons TD 6, Unreal Life, Candleman, Wings of Glory, Raiders of the North Sea, Doom & Destiny Worlds, The Isle of Cats, Dune: Imperium Digital, Forager, and more. We also still have Pixel Watch 4 deal at a giant $162 off and a host of giant Google Pixel 10 Pro/XL open-box deals at up $380 off today. Hit the jump for the rest of today’s deals.
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