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US DHS reportedly demanded personal information about ICE critics from Discord, Reddit, Google, and Meta— 3 platforms have complied

The US Department of Homeland Security has reportedly issued hundreds of subpoenas to major online platforms, including Google, Reddit, Discord, and Meta, to obtain personal information of individuals who criticize ICE. According to anonymous sources, the subpoenas requested names, email addresses, telephone numbers, and other identifying data. Google, Meta, and Reddit have reportedly complied with some of the requests, while Discord has not yet commented.

/security

UK Considering VPN "ID Checks"

The UK government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is considering new measures to enforce age limits set by the Online Safety Act, including requiring ID checks for VPN access. This proposal, aimed at preventing under-18s from bypassing age restrictions on services and functionalities, raises significant privacy concerns as it would undermine the core purpose of VPNs, which is to protect user identity and privacy. The potential policy shift would mark a substantial state intervention into online anonymity, drawing comparisons to authoritarian regimes where encryption is heavily regulated.

/boardgames

Netflix Adds Ticket to Ride (after just acquiring Catan) to its Board Game Screen Adaptation List

Was release in pdf statement

/gaming

“Blame the gamers” backfires: Highguard dev’s tirade over reviews and memes draws heavy criticism

A developer for the game Highguard publicly criticized gamers and content creators for the game's negative reception, drawing heavy criticism. The developer's post on X, which has since been deleted, accused gamers of 'hate' and 'toxic positivity', while popular streamers and YouTubers argued that the developer's response was misplaced and that content creators simply reflect popular opinion. The developer also mentioned receiving over 14k review bombs from users with less than an hour of playtime, many of whom didn't even finish the required tutorial.

/technology

Many consumer electronics manufacturers 'will go bankrupt or exit product lines' by the end of 2026 due to the AI

According to a report by PC Gamer, Phison CEO Pua Khein-Seng predicts that the AI memory crisis will lead to many consumer electronics manufacturers going bankrupt or exiting product lines by the end of 2026. The shortage of memory, particularly DRAM and NAND Flash, is expected to last until 2030, with some estimates suggesting it could extend even further. The crisis is attributed to the high demand for memory in AI and other computing-adjacent devices, causing a significant reduction in the production of consumer electronics such as mobile phones, PCs, and TVs.

/piracy

Amazon Wins $6 Million in Damages Against Pirated DVD Stores & Takes Over Domains

A California federal judge awarded Amazon $6 million in damages and granted a broad domain seizure request targeting pirate DVD sellers. The defendants, believed to be based in China, never showed up in court. The court also directed domain registrars and registries to transfer ownership of all eight piracy domains to Amazon.

/technology

EU Parliament blocks AI features over cyber security & privacy fears

The European Parliament has disabled AI features on work devices due to cybersecurity and data protection concerns. The Parliament's IT department found that some AI features sent data to the cloud, which couldn't be guaranteed secure. The disabled features include writing and summarizing assistants, enhanced virtual assistants, and webpage summaries. The Parliament advises lawmakers to apply similar precautions to their private devices used for work.

/private

EU Parliament blocks AI features over cyber, privacy fears

/technology

Western Digital runs out of HDD capacity: CEO says massive AI deals secured, price surges ahead

Western Digital has exhausted its HDD capacity, with enterprise and AI sectors consuming the majority of storage. Consumer share has plummeted to 5%, while cloud revenue accounts for 89% of total revenue. AI's massive data needs, particularly in cloud services, have driven up HDD prices and demand.

/books

George R. R. Martin Is "Not in the Mood" to Finish The Winds of Winter

It's been 15+ years man 😭

/nintendo

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales - Releases June 18th

This page announces the upcoming release of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, an action RPG from the creators of OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT, set to launch in 2026 on multiple platforms.

/books

“Novelist” Boasts She Can Churn Out Books in 45 Minutes. "Regular Writers Will Never Be Able to Keep Up"

Little does she know, without actual novelists what she's doing would never be possible.

/technology

Discord in Damage Control As Users Threaten To Ditch

"The “vast majority” of users have nothing to worry about because the company’s AI will be able to accurately estimate their age and bypass the controversial new verification procedures..."

/mtg

Magic's 2026 Scheduled Release Dates

More specific set release dates; from Hasbro earnings release (obviously subject to change).

/technology

Ayaneo’s new Windows handheld will cost up to $4,299 with maxed out specs

If you thought the ROG Xbox Ally X was bad, this is like double an actual PC build.

/politics

ICE Taps into School Security Cameras to Aid Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

An investigation by The 74 reveals that police departments across the U.S. are leveraging school district security cameras to aid President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign. Audit logs show that police are searching a national database of automated license plate reader data, including from school cameras, for immigration-related investigations. The data raises questions about the repurposing of campus surveillance technology intended for student safety to support immigration enforcement and whether school districts understand how broadly their data is being shared with federal agents.

/mtg

Magic’s Avatar the Last Airbender became the 3rd highest selling set in franchise history, trailing Lord of the Rings & Final Fantasy.

Hasbro reported a strong financial performance for Q4 2025 and the full year, with record adjusted operating profit and margin. The company achieved double-digit growth in revenue and cash flow, driven by its gaming-led growth model and disciplined execution. Key highlights include a 31% year-over-year revenue increase in Q4, an 180% increase in adjusted operating profit, and a 24.2% adjusted operating margin for the full year. Hasbro's strategy of expanding partnerships and leveraging its brands, such as Magic and D&D, contributed to its success. The company also outlined a 2026 outlook with expectations of moderate revenue and margin expansion, supported by a robust entertainment pipeline and strategic cost savings initiatives.

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How to disable 13 AI features in Windows 11 safely, with no 3rd-party apps

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to disable various AI features in Windows 11, including Copilot, AI Actions, and other integrated AI functionalities across different applications like Edge, Photos, Notepad, Paint, and Outlook.

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Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics

The Department of Homeland Security has been using administrative subpoenas to demand user information from tech companies about individuals critical of the Trump administration. These subpoenas, which do not require judicial oversight, seek identifiable information such as login times, locations, and device details. While they cannot access content like emails or online searches, they can reveal personal data. The use of these subpoenas has raised concerns, particularly as they target individuals documenting ICE operations and those who have criticized government policies. The subpoenas are often withdrawn after legal action is threatened by the account owners.

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'More Than 400 Piracy Domains Completely Wiped': Top 10 Anime Streaming Sites Targeted in New U.S. Government Report

A recent U.S. government report highlights the growing threat of anime and manga piracy, with top illegal streaming sites in India, China, Vietnam, and South Africa being targeted. The International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) recommends these countries be placed on the U.S. Priority Watch List due to rampant piracy, urging swift takedown of infringing content and legal reforms.

/technology

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Court Rules - ‘Ripping’ Clips, for YouTube Reaction Videos, violates DMCA

This puts downloading for fair-use into question.

/technology

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Google to pay $68M over allegations its voice assistant eavesdropped on users

Google has agreed to pay $68 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged its voice assistant had illegally recorded users and then shared their private conversations with advertisers.

/technology

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Microsoft rolls out native System Monitoring (Sysmon) in Windows 11

"Microsoft is also testing a new policy that allows IT admins to uninstall the AI-powered Copilot digital assistant from managed devices".

/cosmere

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Sanderson - Mistborn & Stormlight Archives Screen Rights and Apple TV + Weekly Update

Brandon talks about partnering with Apple TV to create Mistborn (Movie Feature) and Stormlight Archive (Series)! He appreciated the direction and control Apple gave him to make sure his vision is produced properly! He feels very well with them and is confident it will go great.

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Positron raises $230M Series B to take on Nvidia's AI chips

Semiconductor startup Positron has raised $230 million in Series B funding, with investors including Qatar Investment Authority, to develop high-speed memory chips for AI workloads. The investment comes as demand for alternatives to Nvidia's AI chips grows, with companies like OpenAI seeking options. Positron's chips are designed for inference, crucial for deploying AI models at scale.

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Majority (77%) of books in Amazon's ‘Success' self-help genre likely written by AI

A recent study by AI detector Originality.ai found that 77% of the 844 books in Amazon's 'Success' self-help subgenre published between August 31 and November 28, 2025, were likely written by AI. The study revealed that 90% of these books contained AI-written elements in their descriptions, bios, or sample texts. The author of the study, Michael Fraiman, argues that this practice is damaging to Amazon's brand and unfair to consumers who may not realize they are purchasing AI-generated content.

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ChromeOS will ‘phase out’ by 2034 - Aluminium OS set to roll out by 2028

Court documents suggest that Google plans to phase out ChromeOS by 2034, as its new Android desktop experience, Aluminium OS, is expected to fully release in 2028.

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Google confirmed it is closing free YouTube background playback loopholes

Google has confirmed it is closing free YouTube background playback loopholes, which have been accessible through third-party browsers like Samsung Internet, Brave, or Vivaldi. This change affects users who have been using these browsers to bypass the YouTube Premium paywall for background playback. Google’s decision aims to ensure that users who want to use this feature must subscribe to YouTube Premium.

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Learn about the history of Black Librarianship for Library Lovers & Black History Month

This blog post from the Orange County Library System highlights the significant contributions of African American librarians to the field of library and information science, emphasizing their role in combating racism and promoting diversity in collections. It acknowledges the hard work and perseverance of Black librarians, including pioneers like Edward Christopher Williams and Clara Stanton Jones, and celebrates their achievements, such as Dr. Carla Hayden becoming the first African American and woman to be named Librarian of Congress.

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New research findings challenge assumptions about men’s reading habits

Despite an old belief, new research indicates that a protagonist’s gender has almost no impact on whether a man wants to continue reading a story.