MildlyConcerned
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- Comment on Google sues web scraper for sucking up search results ‘at an astonishing scale’ 5 hours ago:
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- Google sues SerpApi for allegedly scraping search results at an “astonishing scale” by evading bot-blockers (SearchGuard) and selling the data, violating copyright laws.
- SerpApi circumvented Google’s protections by masking automated queries as human traffic using fake browsers and multiple IP addresses.
- Google seeks a court order to stop SerpApi’s scraping activities and destroy related technology, claiming it undermines licensed content and partnerships.
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- Comment on LG TVs’ unremovable Copilot shortcut is the least of smart TVs’ AI problems 5 hours ago:
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• LG TV owners complained about an unremovable Microsoft Copilot shortcut added via a firmware update, sparking online backlash. LG clarified it was only a web app shortcut, not a full installation, and promised to allow users to delete it.
• Both LG and Samsung are integrating AI chatbots like Copilot into their TVs, with plans to expand their use for content discovery, problem-solving, and other features, raising concerns about privacy and unwanted bloatware.
• The broader issue involves smart TVs increasingly pushing AI chatbots and tracking, complicating privacy policies and adding unwanted software, despite user preferences for simpler, ad-free viewing experiences.
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- Comment on Happy Public Domain Day everyone 5 hours ago:
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- Public Domain Day 2026: On January 1, 2026, works from 1930 and sound recordings from 1925 enter the US public domain, making them freely available for use, sharing, and adaptation. Notable entries include literature like As I Lay Dying and The Maltese Falcon, characters like Betty Boop and Pluto, and films like All Quiet on the Western Front.
- Cultural and Artistic Impact: The public domain fosters creativity by allowing new works to draw from older ones, as seen in titles like Cakes and Ale, which references Shakespeare. Classic cartoons and films from 1930 reflect diverse styles, from Disney’s wholesome charm to Fleischer Studios’ surreal, edgy aesthetics.
- Legal and Historical Context: The article clarifies that only the original 1930 versions of characters enter the public domain, while later adaptations remain copyrighted. It also highlights pre-Code Hollywood’s bold content, contrasting it with later censorship under the Hays Code.
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- Comment on Facebook is testing a link-posting limit for professional accounts and pages | TechCrunch 5 hours ago:
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- Meta is testing a link-posting limit for professional accounts and Facebook Pages, restricting users to two links unless they pay for a Meta Verified subscription ($14.99/month). Affiliate links and Meta platform links (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) are exempt.
- The test aims to assess value for paid subscribers, with Meta stating it wants to learn if increased link-posting limits benefit Meta Verified users. Publishers are excluded from the test, and links in comments remain unaffected.
- Creators and brands may be impacted, as they rely on posting external links. Meta’s Q3 report showed only 1.9% of feed views in the U.S. came from linked posts, mostly from followed Pages. The test could push users to post natively on Meta platforms instead.
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- Comment on TP-Link Tapo C200: Hardcoded Keys, Buffer Overflows and Privacy in the Era of AI Assisted Reverse Engineering 5 hours ago:
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• Security Vulnerabilities Found in TP-Link Tapo C200: The article details multiple pre-authentication vulnerabilities discovered in the TP-Link Tapo C200 IP camera, including a memory overflow in the ONVIF XML parser, an integer overflow in HTTPS Content-Length handling, and unauthenticated WiFi hijacking and network scanning APIs. These flaws could lead to crashes, MitM attacks, and physical location exposure.
• AI-Assisted Reverse Engineering: The researcher used AI tools like Grok, GhidraMCP, and Claude Opus to streamline firmware decryption, code analysis, and vulnerability discovery. AI helped decompile functions, rename variables, and map critical components like HTTP handlers and encryption routines.
• Disclosure and Vendor Response: The vulnerabilities were reported to TP-Link, but patches were delayed beyond the 90+30-day responsible disclosure window. The article highlights concerns about TP-Link’s role as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) and its handling of security reports. Public disclosure occurred after 150 days with no fixes.
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- Comment on AI boom has caused same CO2 emissions in 2025 as New York City, report claims 5 hours ago:
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• The AI boom is projected to produce as much CO2 emissions in 2025 as New York City, equivalent to over 8% of global aviation emissions, with water use surpassing global bottled-water demand.
• A study by Alex de Vries-Gao highlights the environmental costs, estimating AI’s 2025 carbon footprint at 80m tonnes and water use at 765bn liters, with tech companies often lacking transparency in reporting their climate impact.
• Datacenters, especially AI-focused ones, consume vast resources—some using as much electricity as 2m households—with the U.S., China, and Europe leading in consumption, while concerns grow over diesel backup power in countries like India.
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- Comment on 915 MHz Forecast: Rolling Your Own Offline Weather Station 5 hours ago:
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- [Vinnie] created an offline weather station using a Raspberry Pi and RTL-SDR to receive 915 MHz signals from an Ecowitt WS90 sensor, which measures wind, temperature, humidity, light, UV, and rain.
- The base station features a weatherproof enclosure with a 12V battery and Raspberry Pi that decodes sensor data using the rtl_433 library and converts it into structured JSON for processing.
- The system includes a local weather model backend and dashboard, operating without internet, tracking sensor trends and station health via a custom API.
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- Comment on RAM and SSD prices are still climbing—here’s our best advice for PC builders 5 hours ago:
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• RAM and SSD prices have spiked dramatically since summer 2025, with some RAM kits costing up to four times more and SSDs doubling in price, driven by high demand from AI data centers and supply shortages.
• Industry predictions suggest supply constraints and rising prices will persist into 2026, making it a challenging time for PC builders, especially for DDR5 memory and newer components.
• To mitigate costs, builders can consider alternatives like DDR4 for budget systems, slower DDR5 speeds, single RAM sticks, or pre-built PCs, though compromises in performance or flexibility may be necessary.
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