Pokémon Go community in chaos after company upholds disqualification of player who celebrated too hard

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the fixed it! woohoo

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets a price cut but loses new Call of Duty games No more new Call of Duty games at launch

BREAKING: Microsoft is dropping the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass today. Both subscriptions will no longer get new Call of Duty games at launch. Full details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/915928/...

"It's just for porn. We'll only scan your face if you wanna consume porn. Don't you want the children to be safe? Please, won't you think of the children? They might see a boob online. The absolute horror. Won't somebody please think of the children?!?"

“I thought my drive was corrupted” — Windows 11’s April update is tripping BitLocker recovery for some users A faulty BitLocker configuration is forcing some PCs into BitLocker recovery mode after the April 2026 update, but there's a workaround to resolve this issue.

🚨The latest Windows 11 update (KB5083769) is causing the BitLocker recovery screen to appear on boot for some PCs.

Here's what's happening and how to fix it quickly👇
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3D-Printed Homes, an Abandoned $590,000 Deposit, the FBI: What Really Happened in This Small Town? Two men promised a $1.1 million 3D printer could fix Cairo, Illinois’ housing crisis. More than a year later, the one duplex it printed still isn’t finished. And the more we asked questions, the weird...

I am telling you, you have to read this story. It is absurd. It is bizarre. Twists and turns! Molly Parker is a great storyteller.

Good morning Bluesky.

Say hello to our resident Orca, in front of the Seattle waterfront during a gorgeous PNW sunset. He was traveling with his family and T034s, T037/T037Bs. Those little ones in the pods are always the most playful ones. We love our whales. This photo should be a poster!

This made me laugh way more than it should have.

Fisher-Price Is Pivoting to AI-Powered Autonomous Weapons Manufacturing “We at Fisher-Price have always believed in the power of imagination. In discovery. In the joy of a child pressing a button and hearing a satisfying sound. T...

"Effective immediately, Fisher-Price will exit the 'child development toy' vertical and re-emerge as Mattel·igence AI Defense Systems, a fully integrated autonomous weapons manufacturer focused on AI-enabled lethality solutions for the modern battlefield. Our stock is up 4000%."

New Microsoft Defender “RedSun” zero-day PoC grants SYSTEM privileges A researcher known as "Chaotic Eclipse" has published a proof-of-concept exploit for a second Microsoft Defender zero-day, dubbed "RedSun," in the past two weeks, protesting how the company works…

New Microsoft Defender “RedSun” zero-day PoC grants SYSTEM privileges www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microso...

Dope! Nice troubleshooting!

A Titanic museum exhibit flooded on the 114th anniversary of the ship's sinking

It also flooded two years ago, during its opening year

Get your first glimpse of the Dungeon Masters opening credits - a thrilling blend of papercraft and CGI, brought to life by the team at blink_ink and the music of David Arkenstone.

'How worlds are created': UW astronomers find evidence of planets clashing University of Washington astronomers have published evidence of a possible planetary collision that could inform our understanding of how celestial objects like the moon form.

University of Washington astronomers have published evidence of a possible planetary collision that could inform our understanding of how celestial objects like the moon form.

what was the issue and fix?

The Shocking Secrets of Madison Square Garden's Surveillance Machine Famously vengeful Knicks owner Jim Dolan has long spied on people at his iconic arenas. WIRED goes deep inside the operation that allegedly tracked a trans woman, lawyers, protesters, and more.

Famously vengeful Knicks owner Jim Dolan has long spied on people at his iconic arenas. WIRED goes deep inside the operation that allegedly tracked a trans woman, lawyers, protesters, and more. www.wired.com/story/madiso...

Man in shower happily spraying self in face with bottle of Rain-X

Seattle Resident Applies Rain-X Directly to Skin to Avoid Needing Umbrella: tinyurl.com/mw32bfmz

Target has announced a 30th anniversary collection with The Pokémon Company. https://bit.ly/47XUbMw

The Pokémon universe goes hard on ecology and climate science The Pokémon franchise, including its recent game Pokémon Pokopia, is inspired by real animals and their ecology. It’s no surprise that so many scientists love to try and “catch ’em all”

My latest for @sciam.bsky.social is all about the real biology, ecology, and climate science that is used to create the world of Pokémon, and how scientists use it to teach science in the real world.

This is just about the most fun I’ve ever had interviewing anyone, and I hope you enjoy! 🧪🌎

What Is a Shark? A New Genetic Analysis Throws an 'Unexpected Wrench' Into Our Understanding of the Ocean Predators Some shark species might belong to their own distinct lineage, which is separate from all other sharks, rays and skates, according to a new study

What Is a Shark? A New Genetic Analysis Throws an ‘Unexpected Wrench’ Into Our Understanding

Some shark species might belong to their own distinct lineage, which is separate from all other sharks, rays and skates, according to a new study www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/w...

Ransomware Attack Hits North Dakota Water Plant, Operations Shifted to Manual Monitoring   A water treatment facility in northern North Dakota was recently targeted in a ransomware attack, prompting operators to temporarily switch to manual monitoring of system gauges. Officials from the City of Minot confirmed on Wednesday that despite the cyber incident, the region’s drinking water remained secure. In a letter submitted to the FBI, staff reported detecting the ransomware on March 14, which led to the use of “manual procedures” for approximately 16 hours until a replacement server was installed. Jennifer Kleen, communications and engagement manager for Minot, explained that the ransomware affected the plant’s SCADA system, “which is kind of like a dashboard system. It brings all of those gauge readings to one spot.” While manual gauge checks are part of standard practice, employees had to perform them more frequently during the system outage. The Minot water treatment plant supplies water to the city—home to around 50,000 residents—and surrounding communities under the Northwest Area Water Supply network, reaching a total of about 80,000 users. Authorities discovered a ransom note on the compromised SCADA server, but it did not specify any payment demand. No ransom was paid, and officials have not identified the group responsible for the attack. Recovery efforts are nearly complete, with the facility currently relying on an older server while preparing a new system. The city noted that the incident has created “opportunities for training exercises, improved communication, and preventative system design.” In a local television interview, City Manager Tom Joyce acknowledged that he would have convened a “crisis action team” earlier, including key officials, “to ensure we’re all on the same page right away.” Cyber threats to water utilities have been on the rise, with groups linked to countries like China and Iran frequently targeting such infrastructure. A 2024 report by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Inspector General highlighted multiple vulnerabilities across U.S. water systems. Out of more than 1,000 systems assessed—serving 193 million people—97 were found to have critical or high-risk vulnerabilities, while 211 had moderate to low-risk issues, including “having externally visible open portals.” Government bodies at both federal and state levels have been pushing for stronger cybersecurity measures in the water sector. Proposed legislation aims to help smaller utilities modernize their systems and meet updated security standards. Meanwhile, New York recently introduced “first-in-nation” cybersecurity regulations, supported by funding for water treatment facilities. However, experts warn that implementing such upgrades can take significant time—often months or even years—leaving systems exposed in the interim. Recent geopolitical tensions, including military actions involving the United States and Israel against Iran, have further heightened concerns. Information-sharing organizations, including the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center, recently cautioned about a “highly volatile” threat landscape, warning of possible “increased cyberattacks from Iranian state-sponsored actors, hacktivists, and cybercriminal groups aligned with Iran.”

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Since around midnight PDT today (April 12, 2026) there's been quite an active swarm of earthquakes at the Juan de Fuca Ridge, about 250mi offshore WA. With 18 detected so far, up to M4.2, the USGS locations show that these are NOT anywhere near the Cascadia Subduction Zone. (1/2)

UNC6783 Hackers Use Fake Okta Pages in Corporate Breach Campaign Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter (X), Mastodon and Facebook at @Hackread

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The official new Xeno Arena update for No Man's Sky will introduce a completely new Pokemon-inspired multiplayer element and is already available! 🚀🎮

Read More: bit.ly/4vj1urU

Check out this IGN Playlist of every game various reviewers at IGN have given a 10/10 score over the years. How many have you played and finished? Log in to track! https://bit.ly/48M3mjQ

Willy Crash arcade game stuck on error screen

i guess he will

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WireGuard VPN developer can't ship software updates after Microsoft locks account | TechCrunch The popular open source VPN maker is the second high-profile developer to say Microsoft locked his account without notifying him and are blocking their ability to send software updates to users.

New, by me at TechCrunch: The developer of the widely popular Wireguard VPN says he is also unable to ship software updates to Windows users after Microsoft locked his account, marking the second high-profile app developer (VeraCrypt) in the past few weeks to face this issue.

Burger King being offloaded from a truck

I want to remind you the US military can deliver a Burger King anywhere on Earth within 48 hours, even if the people there do not know they want one yet.