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    GitHub yet to remove malicious imitation software after three weeks●GitHub has not removed malicious imitation software after 3 weeksYhnTechnologySoftware27548 min ago

    A developer reports that GitHub has left malicious imitation software listed on its platform for three weeks despite repeated takedown requests. The post describes how the copycat package impersonates legitimate software and poses a security risk to users who download it. The slow response has drawn criticism of GitHub's abuse-handling process, with discussion focusing on how hard it is for small developers to get fraudulent repositories removed quickly.

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    Starlink to offer gigabit download speeds to existing users▼Starlink is launching gigabit download speeds for existing users as fees may rise✉newsTechnologyInternet18 h ago

    Starlink is rolling out gigabit download speeds to its existing customers, according to a report by Notebookcheck. The upgrade comes as the satellite internet service signals that subscription fees may rise. The move would put Starlink's top-tier speeds closer to competitive fibre offerings, though pricing changes could affect current subscribers.

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    NASA's Nancy Grace Roman telescope begins transmitting data to Earth●Teleskop Nancy Grace Roman już przesyła dane na Ziemię, choć regularne obserwacje naukowe dopiero przed nim. Teraz NASAMmastodonScienceSpace842 min ago

    NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is already sending data to Earth even though its regular scientific observations have not yet started. NASA has been testing whether ground stations can handle the data downloads once the telescope begins full operations. The trials involved ground stations from three space agencies, including Japan's JAXA, as preparations continue ahead of the mission's science phase.

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    MIT Technology Review argues AI breakthroughs may be hype●The Download: why AI's latest breakthroughs and fears may be more hype than reaYhnTechnology4952 min ago

    MIT Technology Review's Download newsletter argues that the most recent claims of dramatic AI breakthroughs — and the fears attached to them — may owe more to hype than to reality. The piece urges readers to be skeptical of sweeping claims about the technology's capabilities and dangers, adding to a growing debate over how much of the current AI narrative is grounded in measurable progress.

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    New Analysis Examines the Economics of Open-Weight Inference●The Economics of Open-Weight InferenceYhnBusinessEconomy581 h ago

    A new publication, 'The Economics of Open-Weight Inference', examines the costs and financial trade-offs of running open-weight AI models. It looks at how deploying freely downloadable model weights compares economically with using closed, API-based services, a question of growing importance for companies and developers deciding how to build on AI systems. Details of the publication's specific findings were not available.

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    Blender officially coming to Android with touch-first interface●Blender su Android ufficiale: download APK, funzioni e dispositivi compatibili # blender # android Presentata alla BCON2MmastodonTechnologyMobile246 min ago

    Blender, the popular open-source 3D creation suite, has shown its first official Alpha demo for Android at BCON26. The mobile version features a redesigned touch interface and stylus support, with an APK now available for download. Reports highlight which functions work and which devices are compatible, though an official full release date has not yet been confirmed.

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    Fake TVTap app spreads new Android banking trojan RemControl●Punto Informatico: Falsa app TVTap installa il nuovo malware Android RemControl RemControl è un nuovo trojan bancario peMmastodonTechnologyMobile13 h ago

    A fake TVTap app hosted on a site imitating the Google Play Store is distributing RemControl, a new Android banking trojan. Security outlet Punto Informatico reports the malware can target users' banking credentials once installed. The warning is circulating among Italian-speaking tech audiences, who are being urged to avoid third-party app stores and download apps only from official sources.

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