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DOGE’s USDS Purge Included the Guy Who Keeps Veterans’ Data Safe Online

The dozens of USDS cuts last week hit teams like product management, design, and procurement. Kamens and other sources told WIRED that he is the only person from the USDS engineering team who was fired. He and others speculate that he was targeted because he had been publicly critical of DOGE in the weeks before

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Meta, X approved ads containing violent anti-Muslim, antisemitic hate speech ahead of German election, study finds

Social media giants Meta and X approved ads targeting users in Germany with violent anti-Muslim and anti-Jew hate speech in the run-up to the country’s federal elections, according to new research from Eko, a corporate responsibility nonprofit campaign group. The group’s researchers tested whether the two platforms’ ad review systems would approve or reject submissions

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Google Announces Quantum-Safe Digital Signatures in Cloud KMS

Google announced on Thursday the development of quantum-safe digital signatures (FIPS 204/FIPS 205) in Google Cloud Key Management Service (Cloud KMS) for software-based keys. This is available in preview. The search giant also provided a high-level view into its post-quantum strategy for Google Cloud encryption products, including Cloud KMS and the Cloud Hardware Security Module

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Amid war, a digital tool preserves Ukraine’s unique village houses

Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, architecture studio Balbek Bureau has been creating a series of social initiatives under the flagship RE:Ukraine.Their different installments focus on the building of a temporary housing system, the creation of a social support and rehabilitation centre, and a series of cultural heritage

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DOGE Put Him in the Treasury Department. His Company Has Federal Contracts Worth Millions

There is some precedent for corporate executives to simultaneously work in the US government. When the US was at war in the early 1900s, the federal government recruited business leaders to fill key posts. They retained their private sector jobs and wages; the government pitched in a $1 annual salary to the executives who became

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says market got it wrong about DeepSeek’s impact

Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang said the market got it wrong when it comes to DeepSeek’s technological advancements and its potential to negatively impact the chipmaker’s business. Instead, Huang called DeepSeek’s R1 open source reasoning model “incredibly exciting” while speaking with Alex Bouzari, CEO of DataDirect Networks, in a pre-recorded interview that was released

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Declutter Your Desk with a Pro-Level Headset Stand for $29.99

TL;DR: This RGB Command Station Headset Stand keeps your headsets organized, charges devices at up to 10W, and adds customizable RGB lighting to your setup for $29.99. A cluttered desk can slow you down, whether you’re gaming, streaming, or working. The RGB Command Station is the solution, combining a dual-headset holder, built-in charging, and USB

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‘CHAOS: The Manson Murders’ trailer examines links between Charles Manson and the CIA

Academy Award–winning director Errol Morris (The Thin Blue Line, The Fog of War) turns his eye toward cult leader Charles Manson in the upcoming true crime Netflix documentary CHAOS: The Manson Murders. SEE ALSO: The 30 best true crime documentaries on Max right now Based on the nonfiction book by journalist Tom O’Neill with Dan

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Which iPhone 16 Model Should You Buy?

In a surprising twist, Apple has expanded the iPhone 16 range months after launch with the new iPhone 16e. Unlike the iPhone SE it replaced, the iPhone 16e is a part of the “iPhone 16 family,” according to Tim Cook. That means you have a staggering five different iPhone 16 models to choose from: iPhone

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Five of the most important fintech VCs investing heavily in the sector

Global investing in fintech startups is starting to see an uptick. Just this week, KPMG issued its Pulse of Fintech report for the second half of 2024. In the fourth quarter of 2024, investment climbed to $25.9 billion from $18 billion in the third quarter, according to KPMG. Granted, this is not the enthusiasm of

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