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Refactoring The-Internet: Fork, Fix, Farewell to Heroku and hello to Render!
With this blog post, we will be taking Dave Haeffner's The-Internet, https://the-internet.herokuapp.com/, a ten-year old web app test site, fork it, investigate using Google AI how to modernize the server architecture, and port it over to a new home at Render.com. Spoilers: The original version, but
“Software is over”: Bold AI developer takes aim at Adobe with open source clones
For a while, those hoping to avoid the difficulty and expense of dealing with Adobe's Creative Suite have been able to use several free and/or open-source alternatives that replicate some or all of those capabilities. Now, one developer is using AI-powered reverse engineering to mimic the look, feel, and functionality of Adobe's well-known software with what he hopes will soon be perfect fidelity. Artcraft got its start last year as a "controllable AI for artists" that allows for precise post-generation editing of AI-crafted images and videos.
Heat pump hits 320°F to supply steam and hot water for heavy industry
Scientists have tested high-temperature heat pumps at up to 320 degrees Fahrenheit to deliver cleaner steam and process heat for the industry.
What Worries Experts About the Russia 'Plague' Incident
Public-health experts say the incident should serve as a wake-up call.
Explaining fan interference call in Yankees vs. Rays ALDS Game 3: Why Anthony Volpe's hit was ruled a double
After replay, officials ruled that a fan had reached over the wall and Volpe's home run was overturned
Global protests mark October 7 attack with calls for Gaza ceasefire
Demonstrators have taken to streets across the world to demand an end to Israeli attacks on Gaza and the West Bank.
Canada’s Jobs Report Lands Friday: This Bank Stock Could Move First
Friday’s jobs report could shake CIBC shares, but borrower stress matters more than one headline number.
Ayushmann Khurrana On 25 Years Of PM Modi’s Service: 'May He Continue To Do Good Work'
Ayushmann Khurrana and film icon Kamal Haasan joined other public figures in extending warm wishes to PM Narendra Modi as he marked 25 years of continuous service in public.
The Dell 14 Plus Is a Copilot+ PC. Here's What That Actually Means - CNET
From live translation to smarter video calls, a Copilot+ PC’s on-board AI hardware can make a practical difference in your workday.
Nvidia-backed Firmus said to close books as mega IPO struggles
Reports say it has not drawn enough support for the A$11 share price marketed to potential investors Read more at The Business Times.
World's first fleet-capable drill robot hits 10x speed, 99% accuracy
DEWALT's DALE downward drilling robot can work in fleets, drill up to 10x faster, and tackle massive data center construction projects.
WHO questions Russia: "If plague is ruled out, what did she actually die from?"
The World Health Organization is demanding answers from Russia amid reports of a second suspected case of plague. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Grading the Yankees hot seats: After playoff elimination, could Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman be out?
The Yankees were swept by the Rays in the ALDS and now have a long, cold winter to figure out how to fix things in 2027
11-year-old shot by sibling with unsecured gun in Detroit
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said the 11-year-old was in critical condition at Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit.
An AI-generated Rumpelstiltskin meme is freaking out much of the internet
A creepy Rumpelstiltskin-like imp has become a viral meme template. The AI clip looked so real that many assumed it was from an old film.
Obsession Horror Movie Returns to Theaters for New Rerelease, But There’s a Catch
Curry Barker's Obsession returns to theaters for a rerelease, but there is a catch to watch the horror flick on the big screen once again.
AI chatbots endorse existing climate-related policies twice as often as new proposals
A new study of multiple large language models (LLMs) found that when users asked chatbots for advice, the chatbots were more likely to make suggestions that favor the status quo over alternatives. The tendency of artificial intelligence to default to more common advice could be bad news for the clim
New US Navy modular booster targets 500 motors yearly at production
The Navy plans to field its new weapon in 2031, with X-Bow developing its solid rocket motor booster under a potential $69.7 million deal.
Patreon Co-founder Sam Yam Partners with Podcaster Chloe Shih After Joining OpenAI’s Creator Initiative (EXCLUSIVE)
Sam Yam is partnering with podcast host Chloe Shih on a new series to explore how technology can help those navigating parenthood.
Ask an Expert — Five Ways to Help Someone Struggling With Mental Health
Observant family members can be the first responders to mental health or substance use concerns. Recognizing changes, listening without judgment, and simply being available can make a meaningful difference.
Breanna Stewart says refs wrongly told Liberty they had no timeouts left in final seconds of loss to Dream
The Liberty didn't call a reset timeout before their final possession of the 101-98 overtime loss
Tanker hit by multiple projectiles off north coast of Qatar, UKMTO says
The UK maritime agency has reported a rise in attacks on vessels in the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Tropical Storm Simon forms in the Pacific Ocean off the southwestern coast of Mexico
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Simon formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean off the southwestern coast of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said.
Why Oscar-winner Eva Marie Saint never went Hollywood
The actress talks of working with Alfred Hitchcock and Paul Newman, and why she never wanted Cary Grant's fame
Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files
At today's Windows and Surface event, Microsoft showed off an upgrade to its Copilot AI system that will give it access to local files on your PC and the ability to take actions across the OS. It's part of an idea Microsoft is calling "Hybrid Intelligence," where apps and tools rely on a mix of […]
OpenAI says it has solved 377 maths equations that have stumped experts for years
Mathematicians have lashed out after the AI giant released hundreds of new findings.
NASA Sets Coverage for SpaceX 35th Station Resupply Launch, Arrival
A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft departs from the International Space Station on June 16 after undocking from the Harmony module’s forward port. Dragon, packed with completed science experiments and cargo for retrieval and analysis on Earth, parachuted to a splashdown off the coast of southern California the following day.Credit: NASA NASA and SpaceX are targeting 6:33 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, Oct. 13, for the next launch to deliver science investigations, supplies, and equipment, including the final set of International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Arrays, to the space station.
Why muscle health should be a bigger part of clinical nutrition – Texas A&M Stories
Experts call for greater attention to muscle health across aging, illness and weight loss.
Mitchell Johnson’s combined AUS, SA Test XI
For a bit of fun this week, I’ve picked a combined Australia-South Africa Test XI from players who played Test cricket from 1981, the year I was born, through to today.
Why is Guantanamo prison still open?
Guantanamo Bay opened after the US invasion of Afghanistan. 25 years later, the war is over, but the prison remains open
DeMeco Ryans takes over defensive play-calling for the 0-4 Texans
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston coach DeMeco Ryans is taking over defensive play-calling duties for the winless Texans.
‘Top of the Mountain’: Henry Rollins Lists This 1980s Band Among Rolling Stones, Beatles of Rock History
Henry Rollins claimed that Joy Division ranks alongside David Bowie and the Rolling Stones, and he's not the only one.
Robot data startup Mecka AI nabs $60M from Sequoia | TechCrunch
The startup pays people to record everyday tasks.
Listening to hidden insects could give farmers an early warning of crop pests
Crawling through muddy soybean fields to inspect several plant-mounted microphones was not on Emily Sur's graduate school bingo card, but she's not mad about it. Her research offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of entomology, agriculture and emerging technologies while still doin
3 Fired OpenAI Employees Write Plea for Chain of Thought Monitoring to Be Preserved
OpenAI fired them, but says it agrees with their recommendations.
Experts Say This Is the Most Important Thing to Know About the Dengue Outbreak
Experts say there are ways to protect yourself and your family even if infections are near you.
Busselton squash caps standout month with historic triumphs
History was made at Busselton Squash Club in this year’s country week, with its women’s team producing a breakthrough performance.
Death of 87-year old sparks furious Spain housing protests
Hundreds of protesters gather outside Spain’s Parliament, demanding action over soaring rents.
Hanwha recognized on Fast Company's 2026 Next Big Things in Tech list
/PRNewswire/ -- Recognition honors EnergyFluo™, an agentic AI energy management system that orchestrates power from multiple sources, inclusive of grid,...
Nana Patekar Death LIVE: Veteran Actor Dies At 75 In Goa, Last Video Goes Viral
Nana Patekar dies at 75 after suffering cardiac arrest at his Goa home. The veteran actor was declared dead at 5:20 AM. Follow live updates, tributes and funeral details here.
Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11
Microsoft revealed the specs and price for its Surface Laptop Ultra, AI PCs that run on Nvidia chips that are designed to run AI models and agents.
Microsoft event debuts new AI-friendly hardware and Windows changes
In its first live event in two years, Microsoft today announced its newest Surface laptop, outlined a host of changes coming to Windows 11, and shared a vision of how local-AI and agentic workflows could reshape personal computing for those in the dev community as well as home enthusiasts. Surface Laptop Ultra Originally teased in May 2026, the new Surface Laptop Ultra will be Microsoft's first offering to take advantage of the new Nvidia RTX Spark SoC (system on a chip).
US microreactor to test fueled transport, full power in 2027
A US nuclear battery that reached criticality in 150 days is scheduled for full-power testing at Idaho Laboratory in 2027.
Entropy starts 60-minute IV psilocin dosing in phase II binge-eating trial | Stockhead
Entropy Neurodynamics (ASX: ENP) starts Cohort 2 dosing in phase II BED trial of its IV-infused psilocin treatment.
Trump says he'll award Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that he would award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to fireballer Roger Clemens.
US bars Fiji-based man over corruption tied to China
The State Department has accused the man of paying bribes to Fijian citizens to advance Chinese interests.
What will happen to Paramount+ and HBO Max under the new Skydance?
The deal merging Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. closed on Tuesday, bringing with it new questions about the future of the companies’ flagship streaming services: Paramount+ and HBO Max. What will that mean for streaming consumers? So far, the new company hasn’t said much. Unification “over time” Skydance announced that consumers can expect improvements in its streaming products, as well as a unification into a single service “over time,” according to a press
Nana Patekar Passes Away: Riteish Deshmukh, Nimrat Kaur, Others Mourn His Demise
Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 following a cardiac arrest. Riteish Deshmukh expressed shock, while Nimrat Kaur and others paid tribute to the veteran actor.
Meta’s Muse launches on iPad just a month after its mobile debut
Meta’s AI agent Muse is now available on iPad, just a month after its mobile debut, as the company rapidly expands the assistant’s reach and integrations.
Apple's iPhone Air 2 Might Squeeze a Bigger Battery into a 5.2mm Chassis
Early leaks suggest Apple is making the iPhone Air 2 even thinner at 5.2mm while squeezing in a higher-density battery and better cameras.
SSC, OU Polytechnic Institute sign Cybersecurity Transfer Agreement - Shawnee News-Star
SSC Seminole State College and the University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute have established a new articulation agreement designed to provide SSC …
Ex-CDC head posits if Russia was studying 'manipulated' plague strain
Dr Robert Redfield made the warning during an interview, saying the scale of the response from the Russian authorities 'doesn't make sense' for a standard plague infection.
What's next for Yankees? After ugly playoffs sweep, Aaron Boone, Aaron Judge face the biggest questions
The Yankees offense all but vanished in the ALDS against the Rays, and it's getting harder to rely on the aging Judge to keep them afloat
Yemeni government forces claim 1,860 Houthis ‘neutralised’
Yemeni government forces said in a social media post that they carried out 2,103 'precise targeting operations'.
Coupang Challenges KFTC’s 10-Year Data Order in Court
The legal battle between the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) and Coupang is intensifying over the commission’s order requiring the e-commerce company to sub
‘Misty Green’ review: Chris Rock viciously criticizes Hollywood
Even if Rock’s vivisection of showbiz ultimately doesn’t come together, it holds your interest with a frenetic push and jagged turns and features a stunner of a performance from Rosalind Elea…
Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B Valuation, launches AI agents for business users
The developer of Hermes Agent raised a $90 million Series B.
OpenAI says it has solved 377 maths equations that have stumped experts for years
Mathematicians have lashed out after the AI giant released hundreds of new findings.
FRENCH PM SPEECH
In a televised address from his official residence the French prime minister acknowledges young people anger 'doesn't come from nowhere' and promises a plan to respond to the crisis #EuropeNews
Two more cases of deadly Legionnaires' disease reported in New York
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported in the New York City borough of Staten Island, a day after officials announced they were investigating two cases in the borough of Queens.
What's next for the Braves? Biggest offseason questions after another early postseason exit
Atlanta rebounded from a poor 2025 to win the NL East, but were unable to finish the job and were knocked out by the Dodgers in the NLDS
Zooming in on Michigan's 10 most dangerous dams
Here's a closer look at each of the 10 high hazard, poor condition dams in Michigan.
ASML Stock Has All The Ingredients For A Breakout (Q3 Earnings Preview) (NASDAQ:ASML)
ASML stays a buy as AI-driven chip demand lifts bookings, capacity, and margins. Read here for a detailed investment analysis.
These Apple Amazon Deals Start at $15, from Headphones to AirTags
You still have time to save on Apple's most coveted products, from AirTags to wired headphones.