Linux bitten by second severe vulnerability in as many weeks
Production-version patches are coming online and should be installed pronto. Source: https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/05/linux-bitten-by-second-severe-vulnerability-in-as-many-weeks/
Mozilla says 271 vulnerabilities found by Mythos have "almost no false positives"
The developer of Firefox says it has "completely bought in" on AI-assisted bug discovery. Source: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2026/05/mozilla-says-271-vulnerabilities-found-by-mythos-have-almost-no-false-positives/
Chaos erupts as cyberattack disrupts learning platform Canvas amid finals
Across the country, schools and colleges postpone year-end tests. Source: https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/05/chaos-erupts-as-cyberattack-disrupts-learning-platform-canvas-amid-finals/
We Replaced His Google Home With THIS - AMD $5000 Ultimate Tech Upgrade
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Can a PC beat a PS5?
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We Automated our Tech Lawn - Mammotion Luba 3 AWD
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AMD Proving to be Linux Chads AGAIN - WAN Show May 8, 2026
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My Wife Wanted a DDR Pad...
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This Should Be Illegal...
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Progress Bars Are Lying To You
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Ars Asks: Share your shell and show us your tricked-out terminals!
A celebration of the tweaks and customizations that make life easier at the CLI. Source: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2026/05/ars-asks-share-your-shell-and-show-us-your-tricked-out-terminals/
Widely used Daemon Tools disk app backdoored in monthlong supply-chain attack
Daemon Tools users: It's time to check your machines for stealthy infections, stat. Source: https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/05/widely-used-daemon-tools-disk-app-backdoored-in-monthlong-supply-chain-attack/
This Video Keyboard Raised $3.8M on Kickstarter
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I bought a TV with NO 'Smart' Features...
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Why Reddit blocked my daily visit to its mobile website
Reddit REALLY wants you to use its app. Source: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2026/05/why-reddit-blocked-my-daily-visit-to-its-mobile-website/
GameStop offers $56 billion for eBay, struggles to explain how it'll pay for it
Amid falling revenue and store closures, GameStop wants to buy the much larger eBay. Source: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/05/gamestop-offers-56-billion-for-ebay-struggles-to-explain-how-itll-pay-for-it/
Amazon is Disabling Old Kindles... Buy One of These Instead
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This Gaming Chair Might be Illegal
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The PS5's Price went Up so I Built a PC that Beats it
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Microsoft Has Promised to Fix Windows - WAN Show May 1, 2026
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