Nvidia is stopping the default installation of its old Control Panel software with its new driver update, replacing it with a newer Nvidia app. The new app includes all previous features and adds advanced options like driver updates and better gaming support.
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Nvidia's old Control Panel first appeared in 2006.
Starting with driver version 610.47, the old Control Panel will not be installed by default.
The new Nvidia app now provides all active Control Panel features for GeForce RTX graphics cards.
The Nvidia app runs faster and offers new features, like updated driver downloads and improved game upscaling (DLSS overrides).
The old Control Panel remains available for download from the Microsoft Store but won’t receive new updates.
Professional users of RTX Pro, RTX, and Quadro GPUs will keep the old Control Panel for now, as not all features moved to the new app.
Users with the old Control Panel installed won’t lose it unless they perform a clean driver install.
The old Control Panel design has changed very little over nearly 20 years.
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Millionaire investor Kevin O’Leary said many people have wrong information and false claims about his large AI data center project in Utah. He also claimed that China is helping spread false stories to hurt his Stratos project.
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Kevin O’Leary is an investor proposing a big AI data center called Stratos in Utah.
There is growing opposition from local people and groups against the project.
O’Leary called the concerns “ridiculous” and based on wrong or false information.
He said some of the negative views are part of a smear campaign.
O’Leary accused China of helping to spread false information about his project.
The interview where he made these comments was with NewsNation’s “The Beat.”
The data center is intended to support artificial intelligence technology, which requires large amounts of computing power.
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Ribbit is a new word puzzle game on the online platform Puzzmo that challenges players to find hidden words in a letter maze. The game uses a unique visual design where finding words turns letters into singing frogs, creating a fun and engaging experience similar to popular word games like Wordle.
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Ribbit launched in early January and is part of Puzzmo’s collection of daily games.
The game involves finding words in a connected maze of letters.
When players find words with specific letters, those letters turn into little frogs that sing as players progress.
Ribbit offers one particularly long word per puzzle, such as "hippocampus."
The game encourages short daily play that feels rewarding and boosts a sense of accomplishment.
Ribbit is described as a good alternative to endless scrolling on phones, promoting intentional and engaging screen time.
Puzzmo also offers other puzzle games like Circuits and Bongo with different gameplay styles.
The game appeals to fans of word games like Spelling Bee and Wordscapes due to its clever design and enjoyable challenge.
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Doctors have been warned about the risks of prescribing research-grade peptides, which are chemicals sold online without regulation. These peptides are not approved for medical use and may be unsafe.
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Research-grade peptides are chemicals used mostly for scientific studies, not for treating patients.
These peptides are sold online without regulation or safety checks.
Doctors have been advised not to prescribe these peptides to patients.
The peptides might carry health risks since their quality and effects are not verified.
Dr. Céline Gounder provided information about this warning on CBS News.
Research-grade peptides differ from approved medicines because they lack official approval.
There is concern about people buying and using these peptides without proper medical guidance.
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NASA has announced a three-phase plan to build a Moon Base near the lunar South Pole. The plan starts with robotic missions and testing, moves to early habitats and power systems, and ends with a permanent human presence on the Moon.
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Phase One (until 2029) involves up to 25 robotic missions, testing rovers, drones, and communication systems.
About four tons of equipment will be delivered during Phase One to prepare the lunar surface.
Phase Two (2029–2032) focuses on building early habitats, larger solar panels, and starting nuclear power systems.
During Phase Two, NASA plans about 24 lunar landings delivering up to 60 tons of cargo.
Phase Three (from 2032 onward) aims for a continuously staffed Moon Base for long-term human missions.
Permanent habitats and advanced power systems will support extended stays on the Moon.
The Moon Base will serve as a launch point for future space exploration beyond the Moon.
NASA is working with international space agencies, companies, and universities on this project.
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Residential electricity prices in the US have risen about 30% since 2020. New lightweight, plug-and-play solar panels designed for balconies let people generate their own energy easily and cut their electric bills without high upfront costs.
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US residential energy prices have increased by about 30% since 2020.
A new $400 solar kit from Bright Saver can be set up on a balcony or backyard and plugs into a normal wall outlet.
The kit weighs around 10 pounds and takes about 15 minutes to install without professional help.
Users can save about 10% to 25% on monthly electricity costs depending on the number of panels used.
Additional savings are possible if the solar panels are combined with batteries that store extra energy.
This balcony solar technology is very popular in Germany, with around 4 million units installed.
US adoption has been slower due to varied regulations and concerns from utilities about grid safety.
As of 2025, 34 US states and Washington DC have introduced laws to permit this type of solar, with some states already approving it.
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Spider-Noir is a new live-action series on Prime Video based on the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir. It tells the story of a 1930s private investigator, Ben Reilly, played by Nicolas Cage, and offers viewers the choice to watch in either color or black and white to match the film noir style.
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Spider-Noir follows Ben Reilly, a private investigator and former vigilante known as The Spider.
The series is set in 1930s New York and inspired by the film noir genre from the 1940s and 1950s.
Viewers can choose to watch the show in color or in black and white.
The black and white option aims to reflect the story’s dark, shadowy atmosphere and mystery elements.
Cast members say the black and white style influences how scenes are filmed and perceived.
Reviews are mostly positive, praising the unique style, though some critics find the dual-format choice frustrating.
Nicolas Cage and others hope the black and white option will attract younger audiences to classic noir storytelling.
Fans and cast note that both versions offer different experiences, with black and white enhancing the show's mood.
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Motorola’s 2026 Razr phones include flip models and a new tablet-style foldable called the Razr Fold. These phones focus on stylish design and unique features like color options and desk clock modes, but their technical performance is average.
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Motorola’s 2026 lineup features Razr flip phones and the Razr Fold, a tablet-style foldable phone.
Razr phones have big screens when opened and large external displays for basic use without unfolding.
The phones offer unique design materials like wood, vegan leather, and fabric not common in other brands.
The Razr phones come in bright colors certified by Pantone for accurate shades.
Some special features include mini apps for the outer screen, desk clock displays, and a camcorder camera mode.
Performance and speed specs of the Razrs are average compared to other smartphones.
The Razrs are visually attractive but may not suit users who protect phones heavily with cases and screen protectors.
Motorola allows more use of the external screen than Samsung’s similar flip phones, helping reduce distractions by limiting app use without unfolding.
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Ofcom fined Youngtek Solutions Ltd £600,000 for not having proper age checks on its adult websites to stop children in the UK from accessing porn. The company did not follow UK rules between July and September 2025 but started using age verification after Ofcom’s warning.
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Youngtek Solutions Ltd runs four adult websites without proper age checks during July-September 2025.
Ofcom fined the company £500,000 for the age verification failure and £100,000 for not responding to information requests.
UK law requires online porn sites to have strong age checks to prevent access by children, starting July 2025, under the Online Safety Act (OSA).
Ofcom can fine companies up to £18 million or 10% of their revenue and block non-compliant sites in serious cases.
Other porn companies have also received fines recently: £1 million to AVS Group Ltd, £800,000 to Kick Online Entertainment SA, and £1.35 million to 8579 LLC.
By January, 77 of the top 100 UK pornography sites had added age verification.
Ofcom emphasizes its commitment to using full enforcement powers to protect children online.
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NASA announced the first phase of its plan to build a moon base, including landers, rovers, and drones. They awarded contracts to four U.S. companies to supply this equipment, aiming to have it ready before astronauts return to the moon as soon as 2028.
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NASA plans to build a moon base with various robots and equipment.
Contracts totaling hundreds of millions of dollars were given to four American companies.
Blue Origin will provide landers to deliver lunar buggies near the moon’s south pole.
Firefly Aerospace will supply drones to help set up the base.
The first Artemis astronauts are expected to land on the moon by 2028.
The second phase (2029-early 2030s) will build permanent infrastructure like power grids.
The third phase will create long-term habitats for astronauts during the 2030s.
NASA aims to support science, a lunar economy, and future Mars missions.
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Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta have joined a nonprofit called Elemental Impact to support new technologies in data centers. The goal is to use data centers to test and develop cleaner energy methods that reduce pollution and address community concerns.
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The initiative is led by Elemental Impact, a nonprofit investment firm focused on clean technology.
It targets advanced cooling, energy storage, and low-carbon building materials for data centers.
Data centers use a lot of electricity, which increases fossil fuel use and emissions.
Elemental Impact plans to invest $500,000 to $5 million in up to 10 startups by 2027.
The major tech companies helped fund the initiative and pay membership fees but have not committed more money yet.
The project also has support from philanthropic groups like Breakthrough Energy and Builders Vision Philanthropy.
The initiative aims to help startups connect with data center developers to quickly test new technologies.
Microsoft said this effort fits into its wider plan to address community concerns about energy use and environmental impact.
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Two leading AI companies, OpenAI and Anthropic, offer different views on how AI will affect jobs. Anthropic warns AI could replace many white-collar jobs, while OpenAI sees less job loss and more job creation so far.
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Anthropic’s co-founder Chris Olah said AI might displace a large number of human jobs.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said earlier fears of job loss have not come true as expected.
Many tech companies, including Meta and Coinbase, have laid off workers partly due to AI-related cost changes.
Some layoffs aim to balance high AI technology expenses.
Research shows job losses have mostly happened in sectors less affected by AI, while new AI-related jobs are increasing.
Job openings for software engineers have grown by more than 18% compared to last year.
Some companies like Microsoft and Uber are reducing AI use because it is expensive and not as productive as hoped.
Experts say AI’s impact on jobs will vary by industry, causing job losses in some areas and job growth in others.
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Simon Rogers, Google's data editor, collected and analyzed Google search queries from the past 20 years to show what people commonly ask online. His book, *What We Ask Google*, reveals patterns in searches that reflect everyday life, parenting, and human curiosity.
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The book is based on anonymized search data tracked by Google Trends since 2004.
It covers popular questions about parenting, such as why babies get hiccups or how to tell if a child has ADHD.
The author organizes the data into chapters with lists, graphs, and biographical notes.
Some search patterns are surprising, such as specific health questions common to certain countries or U.S. states.
Search interest in “take care of parents” recently surpassed “take care of kids,” showing changing family care responsibilities.
The book notes trends like spikes in searches about eye pain during the 2024 solar eclipse in certain U.S. areas.
The author works for Google and presents a mostly positive view of how the internet serves people’s questions.
The book does not deeply explore the effects of AI on search or the broader social and political impacts of online searches.
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FRANCE 24’s live video streams are temporarily not working on its digital platforms because of a technical problem. The company’s teams are trying to fix the issue as fast as they can.
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FRANCE 24 cannot show its live broadcasts online right now.
The problem is caused by a technical fault.
The issue affects all digital platforms where FRANCE 24 streams live content.
FRANCE 24’s teams are working on restoring the service.
Viewers cannot watch the live stream until the problem is fixed.
FRANCE 24 apologized for any trouble this causes its audience.
The incident was reported on May 27, 2026.
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A team of sixth-form students from Friends' School in Lisburn built a basketball-playing robot that won first place in the UK-wide First Tech Challenge robotics competition. The students worked together to design, build, and program the robot, which was tested for speed and accuracy in shooting and collecting basketballs.
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The robot, named 25416, was created by a team from Friends' School in Lisburn.
The team won first prize at the UK-wide First Tech Challenge held in London.
The competition’s theme was focused on robot basketball.
The students spent hundreds of hours on designing, building, and programming the robot.
Team members specialized in different areas such as hardware, software, 3D printing, and manufacturing.
The robot’s challenge was to pick up and shoot basketballs quickly and accurately without expanding beyond set size limits.
The team shared their passion by hosting robotics workshops for local primary schools.
They won the competition shortly before taking their A-Level exams in related subjects like maths, physics, and software systems development.
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NASA plans to conduct three moon missions this year focused on establishing a presence on the moon’s south pole. These missions are part of efforts to build a lunar city for future exploration and research.
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NASA will launch three different missions to the moon in 2024.
The missions aim to explore and settle the lunar south pole area.
The South Pole is a key location because it may have water ice useful for astronauts.
These missions support long-term plans to build a settlement or "city" on the moon.
NASA’s goal is to maintain a continuous human presence on the moon.
This effort is part of a larger space exploration program for the future.
The missions are technologically advanced and part of international competition in space.
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Valentina Palmiotti, a top ethical hacker, won big prizes at the Pwn2Own hacking contest but said advanced AI tools like Claude Mythos might soon replace many human hackers. These AI systems can quickly find security problems in software, helping companies fix them before criminals attack.
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Valentina Palmiotti, also called Chompie, was the top individual winner at this year’s Pwn2Own hacking contest in Berlin.
AI tools like Claude Mythos have found over 1,600 vulnerabilities in many software programs.
These powerful AI tools are only shared with trusted governments and cybersecurity groups due to their risks.
Pwn2Own offers money to hackers who find security flaws before criminals do; this year, $1.3 million was awarded.
Chompie used AI tools to help her find bugs faster but worries AI could soon do much of the hacking work alone.
Another top hacker, Orange Tsai, sees AI as a helpful assistant in research but still believes human skill is important.
The contest promotes fixing software flaws to improve online security worldwide.
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President Donald Trump has appointed former Attorney General Pam Bondi to the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), which advises on AI policy. Bondi will help coordinate between the government and leading tech executives on the panel.
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Pam Bondi, former Attorney General, was appointed by President Trump to PCAST.
Bondi was removed as Attorney General by President Trump last month.
PCAST is chaired by former White House AI adviser David Sacks and White House science adviser Michael Kratsios.
The panel includes tech leaders like Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, and Oracle’s Larry Ellison.
Bondi’s role will focus on connecting the government with tech companies on AI issues.
She will also advise on national infrastructure in a new position.
Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the Justice Department and is currently recovering.
Vice President JD Vance expressed support for Bondi’s continued involvement in the administration.
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Two Instagram ads featuring football players Harry Kane and Erling Haaland for an online betting site were banned by the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The ASA said the ads were irresponsible because they might attract children under 18, even though the betting company had set age restrictions on its account.
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The Advertising Standards Authority banned two Instagram ads showing Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.
The ads promoted betting on football players and events for an online site called Oddschecker.
The ASA said the ads were irresponsible because they could attract under-18s.
Oddschecker said the posts were mostly editorial (news-like), not ads, and limited to users 18 and older.
The ASA found some children may lie about their age when signing up to Instagram, so the age limit was not enough.
One ad showed Kane with a message about Ballon d’Or betting, and the other showed Haaland with a World Cup bet message.
The ASA rejected Oddschecker’s defense and said the ads broke advertising rules.
A separate ad featuring Thierry Henry was allowed because he is less likely to appeal strongly to under-18s.
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NASA is planning to build a base on the moon and has started ordering machines like landers, rovers, and drones to help. They gave contracts to four U.S. companies to deliver these machines before astronauts arrive, possibly by 2028.
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NASA announced the first phase of its moon base project recently.
Four U.S. companies received contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Blue Origin will provide two landers to bring moon buggies near the moon’s south pole.
The moon buggies, called lunar terrain vehicles, will be built by Astrolab and Lunar Outpost.
Firefly Aerospace will send the first drones to the moon.
The hardware is planned to arrive before astronauts land as part of the Artemis III mission.
Artemis II mission in April flew astronauts around the moon, farther than the Apollo missions.
Artemis III, scheduled for next year, will include docking practice between NASA’s capsule and lunar landers made by Blue Origin and SpaceX.
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