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Trans teens have something to say

By the time the Children's Hospital closed its doors to trans patients, Sage had already stopped taking testosterone. A nonbinary high school student, they originally received treatment for the rapid onset of puberty. The changes their body experienced felt frightening and sudden. They developed PMOS, a relatively common hormonal disorder that can lead to hair growth and irregular periods. The pandemic didn't help. Too much time to focus on scrutinizing the person in the mirror while doomscrolli

The EU Council and Parliament agree: a deportation regime that right-wing extremists have dreamed of

Coercive measures, surveillance, detention: The regulation treats people without papers like criminals. – All rights reserved: IMAGO / SNAEuropean Parliament and governments are tightening deportation rules. Deportation centers in third countries and raids modeled on the US deportation militia ICE are also possible. However, it remains questionable whether the new regulations will actually achieve more and faster deportations.

‘HTTP/2 Bomb’ Exploit Knocks Web Servers Offline in Seconds

The default HTTP/2 configuration of major web servers is vulnerable to an attack chain combining a compression bomb and a Slowloris-style hold. The post ‘HTTP/2 Bomb’ Exploit Knocks Web Servers Offline in Seconds appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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The smart Wi-Fi speaker Sonos Era 100 SL offers room-filling stereo sound and is currently available at the lowest price on Amazon. (speakers, technology/hardware)

620,000 euros in damage: Man is said to have ripped off Johnny Depp unnoticed for years

A man has been arrested in Hungary for allegedly using Johnny Depp's credit card to pay for online purchases without being noticed for almost two years. (cybercrime, security)

Advertisement: Professional wireless microphone DJI Mic Mini 3 now at the best price of the year on Amazon

The DJI wireless microphone set with 28 hours of runtime and clear sound for iPhone and cameras was not cheaper on Amazon this year. (Technology/Hardware, DJI)

(g+) Technology: Toilet Maker Toto Hikes Capex to Meet AI Demand for Its Ceramics

Japanese toilet maker Toto Ltd. expects spending in its chip-related operations to make up more than half its total capex in coming years, as it chases new gains from an artificial intelligence surge. (KI, Software)

Small investors preferred: SpaceX wants to raise $75 billion on the stock market

In addition to setting the stock price early, SpaceX also has other peculiarities that ensure Elon Musk's control. (SpaceX, Stock Exchange)

Police dismantles 9 crime groups in illegal streaming crackdown

European and international law enforcement agencies have dismantled nine organized crime groups and arrested 29 suspects in a major crackdown on illegal streaming operations. [...]

Remake: Zack Snyder directs the new version of The Rattlesnake

The planned Escape from New York reboot has found a director: Zack Snyder is taking over the project. (science fiction, film)

Global Stock Exchange Hit by Monthslong Email Campaign

A threat actor got a near-continuous view into an influential finance executive's email inbox, thanks to clever use of legitimate, native Windows tools.

New cyber force would cost up to $11 billion to start, commission says

The military branch would take 12 to 18 months to get up and running and also include roughly 5,000 members of the National Guard and up to 6,000 civilians, according to the commission.

Machine Dreams 1: AI and the Myth of Emergence

Is AI superintelligence just around the corner? Before we open it, we should check what percentage is science and how much is fiction. A Deep Dive by P. R. Rhesia (AI, Supercomputer)

Microsoft Tries to Calm Legal Threat Fears After Zero-Day Disclosure Backlash

Microsoft responds to backlash over its threats of legal action against researchers who publicly disclose zero-day vulnerabilities. The post Microsoft Tries to Calm Legal Threat Fears After Zero-Day Disclosure Backlash appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 is currently on offer at Amazon at a bargain price. The smartphone is available more cheaply than ever before. (Smartphone, Amazon)

Security mechanisms in IBM WebSphere Application Server can be bypassed

Important security updates have been released for IBM WebSphere Application Server and Business Automation Workflow.

Autonomous driving: Tesla patents self-cleaning cameras

Good visibility is crucial for Tesla's robotaxis. The patented cleaning of the cameras can hardly be retrofitted to series vehicles. (Autonomous driving, electric car)

Not in the mood for Microsoft: Researcher leaks zero-day exploit for Github data theft

In addition to Chaotic Eclipse, Microsoft has apparently angered another researcher. He has now published a dangerous Github exploit. (Vulnerability, Microsoft)

Remarks by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen and Commissioner Jørgensen on the tech sovereignty package

European Commission Speech Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Executive Vice-President Virkkunen When I came into my role as Executive Vice President of the European Commission, one of my main missions was to secure Europe...

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A tablet with a 10-inch HD display, Widevine L1 and 5,000 mAh is available from Amazon as a cheap alternative to branded devices. (tablet, mobile)

Commission appoints Jim Hagemann Snabe as Special Envoy for Industrial Artificial Intelligence

European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Today, Jim Hagemann Snabe has been appointed as Special Envoy for Industrial Artificial Intelligence.

BfDI calls for federal transparency law

On the occasion of her 8th symposium on freedom of information, the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI), Prof. Dr. Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider, renewed her call for a fundamental further development of freedom of information law.

Project stopped: Amazon ends planned Stargate series

The new Stargate series will not be implemented. However, Amazon is still looking for ways to continue the brand. (Films & Series, Amazon)

Public hearing of the Health Committee on the Medical Register Act

Panther Lake & Wildcat Lake: Intel is having delivery problems with Intel 18A processors

Intel is pushing customers for newer processors, but can't deliver enough. The reason could be purchased chiplets. (Intel, processor)

Google adds Android protection against AI deepfake scam calls

Google is introducing a new Android security feature that will detect and flag phone calls in which scammers use artificial intelligence to impersonate a user's personal contacts. [...]

MS Build 2026: Windows should become more secure

In addition to the AI ​​additions for developers, Microsoft is also bringing security improvements for Windows users.

Argamal: Malware hidden in hentai games

Kaspersky researchers analyze new Argamal RAT distributed via infected hentai games and allowing the attacker to control the target machine.

AI has a water problem. Google thinks it has a fix

In the face of widespread backlash to the AI data center buildout throughout the US, Google is touting its efforts to minimize the environmental impact by actually increasing water for local communities. The company laid out five commitments around water use in a new blog post published Wednesday, including a goal to replenish more water than it uses at its data centers by 2030. Google also said it will invest in local water infrastructure, identify alternative water sources to power its facilit

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Apple's premium over-ears AirPods Max with USB-C fall to a new best price on Amazon. (Airpods, Bluetooth)