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HTMX and Alpine.js: How to combine two great, lean front ends

HTMX and Alpine are two low-overhead ways to empower your front end. Neither requires a build step, and both let you add Ajax-style API calls and client-side UI updates with minimal fuss.

Los Angeles sheriff's department to retest 4,000 DNA samples after using faulty kits for 8 months

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said this week it will retest 4,000 DNA samples and open an internal investigation after learning that it used potentially flawed test kits for eight months.

An AI-based drone that speeds up the detection and monitoring of wildfires is presented in Germany

EBERSWALDE, Germany (AP) — A company that specializes in early wildfire detection has developed a new, AI-based drone it says will help speed up the detection, location and monitoring of fires.

Figure skating embraces the future with new technology, modern concepts to engage athletes and fans

BOSTON (AP) — Ashley Wagner and Ben Agosto know what it's like to step off the ice at the figure skating world championships and feel as though they've conquered the sport. And what it feels like when the notoriously fickle sport bites back.

What is 'classified' information? What are 'secure' communications? Here's a primer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration's use of a popular messaging app to discuss sensitive military plans — with a journalist on the text chain — is raising questions about security and the importance of safeguarding the nation's secrets.

How to free up space on your Mac

If you need to free up space on your Mac, consider deleting duplicate photos in your image library. Apple makes it easy to do, and the CyberGuy explains the process.

ECMAScript 2025 JavaScript standard takes shape

ECMAScript 2025, the next version of an ECMA International standard for JavaScript, will standardize new JavaScript capabilities ranging from JSON modules to import attributes, new Set methods, sync iterator helpers, and regular expression modifiers.

Informatica readies new Claire Copilot capabilities for IDMC

Enterprise data management vendor Informatica is adding new capabilities to Claire Copilot, the generative AI assistant in its Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC).

Preserve loved ones' voicemails on iPhone

Saving the voices of loved ones can be a comforting way to keep alive memories. Kurt "the CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to preserve voicemail messages.

Splunk launches inventory tool to simplify OpenTelemetry monitoring

Splunk this week announced a new Service Inventory product that uses OpenTelemetry to offer a comprehensive view into service instrumentation, which the observability company says will solve a critical pain point in modern infrastructure monitoring by providing visibility across cloud and Kubernetes

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Trump to hold a meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stake

LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump will hold a Wednesday meeting with aides about possible investors who could buy a stake in TikTok, a deal that could potentially stop the social media site from being banned in the United States.

Meta and UFC team up to bring AI and VR to fans

UFC is joining up with Facebook’s parent company Meta in a deal that will bring mixed martial arts to more fans around the world.

NASA's Webb telescope captures photos of the asteroid that won't hit Earth in 2032

NASA's Webb telescope has captured pictures of the asteroid that caused a stir earlier this year when it topped Earth's hit list.

ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind “Spirited Away” and other beloved movies, were delighted this week when a new version of ChatGPT let them transform popular internet memes or personal photos into the distinct style of Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki.

IBM Cloud speeds AI workloads with Intel Gaudi 3 accelerators

IBM Cloud is broadening its AI technology services with Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators now available to enterprise customers.

What is S/4HANA? SAP’s latest ERP system explained

What is S/4HANA? S/4HANA is SAP’s latest iteration of its flagship enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The successor to SAP ECC, S/4HANA is built on an in-memory database and is designed to enable real-time data processing and analysis for businesses.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment sees Zelda take the lead, plus upgraded Switch 2 Editions bring Hyrule GPS and new memories to the best Switch Zelda games

Nintendo has revealed a new Hyrule Warriors title as part of its Nintendo Switch 2 unveiling - and I'm stoked.

Judge blocks social media age-verification law in Arkansas

The Arkansas law would require people under 18 to only access certain sites with parental permission.

23andMe customer DNA ‘up for grabs’ amid bankruptcy: Attorney

With a saliva sample, DNA-testing companies like 23andMe provide a profile of a person’s genetic heritage.

An AI watchdog accused OpenAI of using copyrighted books without permission

An artificial intelligence watchdog is accusing OpenAI of training its default ChatGPT model on copyrighted book content without permission.

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Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June with new Mario Kart World game

Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date and $449.99 price tag for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers.

Apple and SpaceX enter the Star Wars era

Apple and SpaceX may be on a satellite communications collision course with Elon Musk’s firm attempting to block Apple from expanding satellite messaging for iPhones unless it does so with Starlink rather than other satellite communications partners.

Trump says he expects Musk to eventually return to running companies

President Trump on Monday said he expects Elon Musk will eventually return to running his companies after his work overhauling the federal government. A reporter noted that Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is a special government employee, which means he can only work for 130 days in his role.

Mario Kart World – everything we know so far

Mario Kart World has now been fully announced for Nintendo Switch 2. Here's what we know about the racer so far, including a look at the latest news and trailers.

10 Windows features you aren’t using, but should

Windows is full of useful features, and new elements are constantly coming into the mix. To be sure, Microsoft’s given us plenty of features that aren’t particularly useful. Some things even blink into existence for a short while before vanishing completely.

Google adds end-to-end email encryption to Gmail

Google has introduced a new end-to-end encryption (E2EE) feature in Gmail, enabling organizations to send encrypted emails that even Google cannot read to other Gmail users.

Dow wants to power its Texas manufacturing complex with new nuclear reactors instead of natural gas

Dow, a major producer of chemicals and plastics, wants to use next-generation nuclear reactors for clean power and steam at a Texas manufacturing complex instead of natural gas. Dow's subsidiary, Long Mott Energy, applied Monday to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a construction permit.

HTMX and Alpine.js: How to combine two great, lean front ends

HTMX and Alpine are two low-overhead ways to empower your front end. Neither requires a build step, and both let you add Ajax-style API calls and client-side UI updates with minimal fuss.

Los Angeles sheriff's department to retest 4,000 DNA samples after using faulty kits for 8 months

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said this week it will retest 4,000 DNA samples and open an internal investigation after learning that it used potentially flawed test kits for eight months.

An AI-based drone that speeds up the detection and monitoring of wildfires is presented in Germany

EBERSWALDE, Germany (AP) — A company that specializes in early wildfire detection has developed a new, AI-based drone it says will help speed up the detection, location and monitoring of fires.