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My Cookbook of the Week: ‘Tate’s Bake Shop Cookbook’ Is a Pleasant Throwback to a Simpler Age
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Welcome to “Cookbook of the Week.” This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, flipping through a truly excellent cookbook has a magic all its own. My cookbook of…
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‘It’s far from showing its age’: Java might’ve just turned 30, but it’s still going strong and here to stay
Java, one of the world’s most popular programming languages, has officially turned 30 – but it’s still a long way from reaching its twilight years. The programming language was first released in May 1995, and its launch came at a pivotal time in the development of the world wide web. The programming language was perfectly suited to cater for growing…
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Apple opposes Texas app store age verification bill
Apple CEO Tim Cook personally intervened in an attempt to stop a Texas age verification bill, The Wall Street Journal reports. SB 2420 — passed by the legislature but awaiting a signature by Governor Greg Abbott — would require app store operators like Apple to verify the age of users accessing their stores. The company’s opposition puts it in conflict…
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A lofi journaling kit for the digital age
I recently took up travel journaling as an honest alternative to performative social media. My kit cobbles together the best pen, paper, and photo printer I could find to document vanlife adventures for my spawn and some version of my future self that I’ve yet to meet. My father left behind a typewritten memoir that I’ve returned to again and…
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Genshin Impact Will Require US Players to Verify Their Age or Face Suspension
Genshin Impact has a massive player base globally, with the community heavily invested in the lore and character development. Well, before the release of Nod-Krai, Hoyoverse has announced that it now requires players in the US to undergo an age verification process to prevent their accounts from getting suspended. This move comes in response to the FTC settlement over the…
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“Governance is an irreplaceable role”: Microsoft Security VP on why diversity and sector expertise will keep security workers relevant in the age of agentic AI
Security teams can stay relevant through AI skills and by doubling down on the benefits of diversity, according to a Microsoft Security expert. Even as organizations adopt more autonomous AI security agents to keep up with the evolving threat landscape. Vasu Jakkal, corporate vice president, Microsoft Security, took to the RSAC Conference 2025 keynote stage to discuss how the security…
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How to keep tech workers engaged in the age of AI – Computerworld
Personal growth isn’t about stacking up certifications or chasing the next title, Stavola said. It’s about becoming more valuable, period. “Whether you’re an engineer, a manager, or a CIO, growth happens when you apply what you learn in ways that create real impact,” he said. “I’ve seen too many tech professionals fall into the trap of ‘more knowledge equals more…
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How to Spend Less on Healthcare as You Age
Each year during open enrollment (Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 for traditional Medicare and Jan. 1 to March 31 for Medicare Advantage plans), take a look at the options for the next year. Make sure that they’re in your price range; your doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies are in-network; and your meds are covered. “Ideally, you want a plan where most—if…
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Meta is ramping up its AI-driven age detection
Meta is expanding how it uses AI to detect teens on Instagram — and, in some cases, will begin overriding account settings. Instagram announced it was using AI for age detection in 2024; the system looked for signals that users were under 18 years old, like if messages from friends say “happy 16th birthday,” for example (Meta also says it…
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Discord is verifying some users’ age with ID and facial scans
Discord is preventing some users from accessing sensitive content unless they allow the platform to verify their age by scanning their face or ID. The new age verification process is described as an “experiment” by Discord, and is being trialed in the United Kingdom and Australia in response to local laws that require online platforms to have guardrails in place…
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