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Women Still Face Too Much Bullshit—in Silicon Valley and Beyond
The article is an editor’s letter from WIRED examining persistent gender discrimination in Silicon Valley and media. The author recounts her 17-year career encountering sexism—from inappropriate comments about her appearance to pay discrimination and denial of credit for her work. The piece highlights how deeply ingrained these gender dynamics remain despite incremental progress, and notes…
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We Surveyed 634 Women Who Work in Tech. They Let Loose
WIRED surveyed 634 women in technology and found widespread evidence of gender-based harassment, discrimination, and bias across companies of all sizes. Over a third of respondents reported experiencing gender-based harassment or bias, with women describing dismissive colleagues, sexual harassment from supervisors, unequal pay, and being passed over for promotions. This survey contradicts the prevailing narrative…
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Android signage failure leaves Amsterdam hotel lifts displaying error
An Android-based digital signage app called LOTA stopped working in the lifts at Amsterdam’s Mövenpick hotel during rainy weather and a 24-hour public transport strike. The incident attracted attention because the malfunctioning display appeared to add to the city’s wider transport disruption, though there is no evidence the software failure was connected to the strike.…
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The Biggest Sci-Fi Hit of 2026 Is Officially Back in the Streaming Spotlight
Project Hail Mary, the sci-fi adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, has become the defining film of 2026 so far. The film has successfully transitioned to streaming, now ranking ninth on the Prime Video top ten in the United States, demonstrating its continued appeal to audiences. It faces upcoming…
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Amazon blocks Meta’s Muse agent over undisclosed shopping access
Amazon has blocked Meta’s Muse AI agent from shopping on behalf of users, saying Meta had not disclosed its access to Amazon’s store. Amazon argued that Muse violated its Conditions of Use, while raising privacy and security concerns because the agent allegedly did not identify itself and might capture customer credentials. Meta had said Muse…
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Axel Rudakubana faces further charges over alleged Belmarsh attacks
Axel Rudakubana, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the Southport dance-class murders, appeared via video link at Westminster Magistrates’ Court facing charges linked to alleged attacks on staff at Belmarsh prison. The case matters because it involves further alleged offences committed while he was imprisoned, including violence and possession of a weapon. The charges…
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Salesforce explores outcome-based AI pricing beyond traditional user licences
Salesforce is rethinking how it charges for AI products because agents and APIs perform work without individual human users, undermining its traditional per-seat licensing model. It is exploring outcome-based pricing, such as charging for customer-service cases resolved, alongside consumption-based credits and bundled contracts. The company is testing three main approaches: seat licences, Flex Credits based…
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After 8 Years in Space, ‘BepiColombo’ Is Finally Approaching Mercury
BepiColombo has entered the final phase of its eight-year journey to Mercury after successfully separating its propulsion module. The joint ESA–JAXA mission matters because Mercury is exceptionally difficult to reach and has been visited by only two previous probes; its observations could improve understanding of how rocky planets, including Earth, formed and evolved. The spacecraft…
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Roman Sands RE:Build review finds ambitious time-loop horror marred by bugs
Roman Sands RE:Build traps players in a time loop at a decaying beach resort, where they perform repetitive concierge tasks for demanding residents. Its deliberately monotonous structure critiques reward-driven game design and gig-economy labour, while flamboyant vaporwave visuals and sound create an unsettling, surreal atmosphere. The game’s second act shifts to a failing underground research…
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Marvel’s Wolverine “fart gas” scent trails addressed by a surprise update
Marvel’s Wolverine has received hotfix 01.001.005 to make its controversial scent trails less visually prominent. The bright blue “fart gas” lines help Wolverine find objectives and collectibles, while audio-sense indicators have also been toned down; Insomniac is considering a future option to disable them completely. The update also fixes crashes affecting a small percentage of…