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How to watch Brothers online from anywhere in the world

True Detective duo play fictionalised versions of themselves in bold sitcom

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The EU will force data centers to disclose how much water and energy they are using

European data centers could be due to report even more data

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As a robovac expert, I recommend the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni to most people — but its Max sibling is a heck of a lot cheaper at just AU$899

That's a whopping 65% discount ahead of Amazon's next Prime Big Deal Days sale

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Trump wants to rename Artificial Intelligence ‘Super Intelligence’ — but his real message is that he doesn't want to regulate it, and that's what worries me

Intelligence unleashed

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RSS: the no-algorithm protocol

Most platforms love their algorithms. An algorithm let the platform define what you see, and algorithms can be optimised to make sure you keep scrolling and get the max number of advertisements served. Platforms like Instagram are fighting against the right of a timeline not dictated by an algorithm, but simply defined by time. Adam...

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Linux users beware — CISA flags three major security issues you need to patch right now

Two flaws have available mitigations, too

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The Ensh*ttificator

We all know. Digital products are getting worse. Cory Doctorow wrote a book about enshittification with a number of great examples (Amazon, Google) This very funny video from the Norwegian consumer organisation about Enshittification gets you in the world of updates, chatbots & pop-ups to make products more shitty. https://vimeo.com/1168468796

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Watch Hawthorn vs Brisbane for FREE: Live streams & TV channels

All the ways to watch Hawthorn vs Brisbane for free from anywhere, as the Hawks and Lions face off at the MCG in the AFL 2026 Preliminary Final.

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Guild Wars 3 won't have a busy HUD like other MMOs, partly because it's designed for console too — 'We think it's just a better combat experience if we can show more of the things happening in the world' says ArenaNet

Although it's a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), ArenaNet has confirmed that Guild Wars 3 will have a minimal HUD.

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Age limits for social media? Social media is not smoking!

A number of countries are trying to forbid the use of social media under a certain age. Some countries go for 13 years, others for 16 years. The policy seems to be similar to the policies for smoking or alcohol. But does it make sense to treat social media the same? Smoking and alcohol are...

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Chinese scientists reveal underwater solar panels that work 10 meters beneath the waves — perovskite tech paves the way for 'self-sustained' marine devices

Scientists have developed solar panels that can operate at depths of up to 10 meters underwater.

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MobLand season 2 is absolutely phenomenal — if there really was drama with Tom Hardy behind the scenes, it's worked

Thankfully, the Harrigans are as chaotic as they've ever been — their family drama in MobLand season 2 is nothing short of exceptional.