Finger: The 1971 Social Network That Refuses to Die
Originally a simple Unix tool for user lookup, Finger has quietly persisted for over five decades, recently resurging as a symbol of decentralized identity and retro-tech nostalgia.
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SpaceX Hits 100 Launches in a Year, While Lunar Crater Reveals Rocket Impact
SpaceX completes its 100th mission of the year with a Starlink deployment, while NASA imagery confirms a new crater on the Moon caused by a rocket booster impact.
Cursor Launches Origin, a GitHub Alternative, Amid Major Outage
AI-powered code editor Cursor introduces Origin, a new code hosting platform, while GitHub suffers a significant outage with error rates reaching 20%.
NASA's LRO Reveals New Crater on Moon from SpaceX Falcon 9 Impact
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Toy Story 5 Hits Digital: Where to Stream and Rent
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McDonald's Turns Its Iconic Caramel Apple Pie Into a Coffee for Fall
McDonald's is launching a new Caramel Apple Pie Coffee for the fall season, blending the flavors of its beloved dessert with espresso and available in hot and iced versions.
Peacock raises prices across all subscription tiers
Peacock is increasing the cost of every one of its streaming plans, with the entry-level ad-supported tier rising from $7.99 to $8.99 per month.
iPhone 18 Pro Max: Everything We Know About Apple's Next Flagship
Rumors point to exclusive camera upgrades, new colors, and a September launch for the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Here's what to expect.
Reddit Tests TikTok-Style Audio and Video for Popular Stories
Reddit is experimenting with audio and video versions of popular posts, letting users watch or listen to stories instead of reading them.
Rust GPU Offload: High Performance Meets Memory Safety
Recent benchmarks show that offloading Rust code to GPUs delivers impressive performance while preserving memory safety, a major step forward for systems programming and high-performance computing.