Linus Torvalds on AI, Junk Patches, Humans, and Godzilla
Linus Torvalds once said LLMs might bring a 10X increase to programmer productivity. But speaking at Open Source Summit India 2026, he now says that number was "not scientific,"
reports ZDNet. "That was pulled out of my ass number, obviously."
Today, he con….
Britischer Kolonialismus: Wie die Tech-Milliardäre
Kommt einem irgendwie bekannt vor: Der Historiker William Dalrymple erklärt in seinem Buch über den Aufstieg der East India Company das Geschäftsmodell des Kolonialismus..
5 Phone Brands That Are Owned By Chinese Companies
Some of the most competitive phone brands on the market started as sub-brands before Chinese parent companies spun them off into their own thing entirely..
'Bowls her!' - Bell removes Rodrigues as England start well
Lauren Bell bowls Jemimah Rodrigues with a brilliant delivery to give England a small glimmer of hope on the morning of day three against India, with the tourists falling to 177-3, their lead just short of 300 in the off-one Test at Lord's..
History maker - The best of Bhatia's brilliant century at Lord's
Yastika Bhatia produces a stunning innings to score 113 on day three of the one-off Test between England and India, with the century putting Bhatia into the record books as she becomes the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's..
Jones makes brilliant catch as England strike early on day three
Amy Jones takes a brilliant diving catch to remove Smriti Mandhana, as India's opening batter misses out on making a century at Lord's as she departs for 70, with the tourists 161-2 in their second innings at Lord's..
First ball, final time - Beaumont ends England career with golden duck
In the final innings of her international career, Tammy Beaumont is bowled first ball by India's Kranti Goud at Lord's on day three of the one-off Test, with England needing 457 to win..
'That is extraordinary' - Villiers dismissed after incredible catch
Mady Villiers is caught just before the close of play, after an incredible catch from Richa Ghosh, to leave England 130-6 at stumps on day three, chasing 457 to win the one-off Test against India at Lord's..
Goodbyes to Beaumont and Knight as India close in on Test win
Tammy Beaumount and Heather Knight brought their England careers to an end on day three of the one-off Test with India, with the tourists needing four more wickets to secure victory at Lord's heading into the final day..
'She departs the grand, old stage' - Knight's final dismissal
In her final England appearance, Heather Knight makes 13 before she's caught by Richa Ghosh as England fall to 34-4, chasing 457 to win the one-off Test against India at Lord's..
Nothing is narrowing its scope – in January, it announced that it won’t release a flagship in 2026 and last month it canceled the CMF Phone 3 Pro. This only leaves the (4a) phones and now a (4b) model too, a new mid-ranger that was announced earlier this week….
Nothing Phone (4b) official, Pixel 11 series prices leak, Week 28 in review
Welcome to your week's recap. Nothing dropped the Phone (4b) - cheaper, yet retaining Nothing's core specs - a Glyph Bar (but simplified), a big 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 5,200mAh battery, and a 50MP stabilized main camera. The phone starts at €329 an….
The ATM story: Banks move to cash recyclers from just dispensers
More than 15,000 ATM units are expected to come up for request for proposals (RFPs) for cash recyclers, with nearly 77% of these belonging to PSBs, according to industry executives. Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India and Bank of India are among the len….
Private capital should play a much larger role in India's infrastructure development: Rajkiran Rai, MD & CEO, NaBFID
India requires infrastructure investments of nearly Rs 770 lakh crore over the next 20 years. This requirement cannot be met through budgetary resources alone; private capital will need to play a larger role, says Rajkiran Rai, managing director and chief exe….
China tardó una década en reducir su carbón y lo volvió a subir en seis meses: cuatro razones simultáneas explican por qué el país más renovable del mundo regresó a los combustibles fósiles
Entre enero y mayo de 2026, la generación eléctrica china a partir de carbón y gas subió un 3,4% respecto al año anterior, alcanzando 2,53 billones de kWh, según la Oficina Nacional de Estadística china. El repunte tiene cuatro causas simultáneas: la sequía p….
Dagli Usa al Regno Unito, all’Italia: il campo largo che cerca di arginare l’espansionismo di Pechino
NEW DELHI - A pochi giorni da un clamoroso test missilistico cinese nell’Oceano Pacifico, domenica gli Stati Uniti, il Regno Unito e una dozzina di altri Paesi sia occidentali sia....
A Loud Pounding Noise Has Been Coming From Above His Apartment for Months, But Nobody Believes Him and He Can’t Figure Out How to Prove It
He should gather some hard evidence.
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Flags Semaglutide Supply Delay, Says No Recall Risk
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (NYSE:RDY) said a scale-up issue tied to the active pharmaceutical ingredient for its semaglutide injection will temporarily delay c....
Motorola conferma l'arrivo del nuovo Edge 70 Max: un possibile flagship killer?
Il Motorola Edge 70 Max sta arrivando: si tratta di un nuovo componente della gamma di smartphone Motorola che, tra le specifiche, avrà il chip Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.
Torvalds: 'Non sono più un programmatore, chiamatemi development lead'. E boccia il mito del '10x' delle IA
All'Open Source Summit India 2026 di Mumbai il creatore di Linux ha ridefinito il proprio ruolo all'interno del kernel, ammettendo di aver quasi smesso di leggere codice, e ha fatto il punto su intelligenza artificiale, Rust e hardware ormai da rottamare.
Alguien ha convertido un vídeo de YouTube en un Mario Kart que puedes controlar
Una idea de dos creadores de contenido ha pensado como nunca antes en los fans de Mario. El resultado ha sido un vídeo de YouTube en una versión interactiva y jugable de Mario Kart, específicamente en la clásica pista Rainbow Road. Los canales Atlas Arcade y ….
Eighty-three years ago this month, Foreign Affairs published Sir Halford Mackinder’s last iteration of his “heartland” theory of global geopolitics titled “The Round World and....
Descubrió una tenia de un metro tras viajar a la India y tres años después le encontraron 38 parásitos en el cerebro: "Nunca pensé que algo así pudiera pasarme"
Hay viajes que dejan recuerdos imborrables y otros que, sin saberlo, pueden cambiar una vida para siempre. Lo que para Lowri Denman fue una aventura de tres meses por la India acabó convirtiéndose, años después, en una inesperada lucha contra una ….
BRUTAL ACCIDENTE: Camión le pasa por encima a una mujer y sobrevive (VIDEO)
El pasado lunes en Tiptur (India), una mujer fue atropellada por un camión de carga fuera de control. En las imágenes de una cámara de seguridad se observa a la víctima caminando por una vía transitada y el instante en que el vehículo se acerca a alta velocid….
Europa Occidental avanza como un sonámbulo hacia el suicidio de su civilización
Ladislav Zemánek, investigador del Instituto China-CEE de la Academia China de Ciencias Sociales en Budapest, asegura que, ante la revolución demográfica que vive Europa, el continente se está quedando sin tiempo para decidir qué tipo de lugar quiere ser..
IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast to 3% on Iran War Impact
IMF Downgrades 2026 Global Growth Outlook The International Monetary Fund has reduced its 2026 global growth forecast to 3%, down from 3.5% in 2025, according to the fund’s July 8 World Economic Outlook update. [1] confirmed that the IMF would decide on its g….
COVID Vaccine in Early Pregnancy Led to Higher Rates of Two Birth Defects
A new study from Iran found that two rare birth defects — atrioventricular septal defects and cleft palate — occurred more often in infants whose mothers received an aluminum-containing COVID-19 vaccine during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy compared with …
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The word hikikomori was coined by Japanese psychiatrist Tamaki Saito in the late 1990s to describe young people who withdraw completely from society, and he estimated even then that over a million were shut in their rooms across Japan.
In 1998, Japanese psychiatrist Tamaki Saito coined the term hikikomori for young people who withdraw completely from society, estimating over a million cases in Japan — a number later government surveys would confirm.
The post The word hikikomori was coined b….
Avengers: Doomsday Concept Art May Confirm A Major Loki Rumor - Possible Spoilers
The recently released Avengers: Doomsday concept art places Loki front and centre, but does it confirm a rumour about the former God of Mischief's role in this first half of the Multiverse Saga finale?.
Avengers: Doomsday: Kevin Feige Calls Cast A "Dream" As Fans On Social Media Complain About Missing Heroes
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has described Avengers: Doomsday's main cast as a "dream," but fans on social media are unhappy that so many characters appear to be missing from the movie..
Pai de Haaland acusa arbitragem e vira destaque em jornais internacionais
A revolta de Alf-Inge Haaland com a arbitragem da partida entre Noruega e Inglaterra ultrapassou as redes sociais e ganhou destaque na imprensa internacional. As declarações do pai de Erling Haaland, que acusou o árbitro Clément Turpin de favorecer os inglese….
"I think what's sad and tragic is over time, the trade-off of revenue and user experience became a more core part of the conversation."
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“It’s a credit card and it works” | Ask Us Anything Ep88 | 7-8-26
What are our favorite USA destinations? If you go for the AA elite status as your Hyatt milestone benefit, when does the AA status expire? We answered these questions and more on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on June 3rd, 2026. Watch the full epi….
Trends with Benefits #156: A CIO’s Take on Geopolitics, the Dollar, & the Case for Going Global
Welcome to Trends with Benefits, the podcast that gives you an insider’s edge into finance, tech, and investing. Hosted by Ed Lopez, VanEck’s Head of Product....
New Zealand, India strike 'milestone' strategic partnership
Sealed during a landmark visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the pact covers tighter defence cooperation, including with naval exercises, as well as stronger ties in trade, diplomacy, culture, sport and science..
India's batting under the microscope after T20 defeats by England, Ireland
July 12 : Pundits and former players highlighted India's struggles with the bat on Saturday after the Twenty20 World Cup champions suffered back-to-back series defeats by England and Ireland.England beat India by 56 runs in the fifth and final T20I at Southam….
L’inflazione climatica sul cibo pronta a colpire: colpa del “super El Niño”
Secondo gli analisti, l'arrivo di El Niño e la fragilità delle catene di approvvigionamento colpite dai conflitti porteranno a uno shock dei prezzi alimentari senza precedenti.
L'articolo L’inflazione climatica sul cibo pronta a colpire: colpa del “super El N….
„Super El Niño” ar putea declanșa un val global de scumpiri alimentare cu efecte până în 2028, avertizează analiștii
Economiștii avertizează că un fenomenul meteorologic „Super El Niño”, care s-ar putea manifesta în acest an, ar putea declanșa un șoc sever al prețurilor alimentelor la nivel mondial, ale cărui efecte s-ar putea resimți până în 2028..
Noua ordine în turism: Tokyo devine capitala mondială a călătoriilor
Turismul internațional continuă să crească într-un context economic și geopolitic marcat de incertitudini. Un raport recent arată că deciziile de călătorie sunt influențate de un ansamblu complex de factori, în care costurile și cursul valutar rămân important….
Air defences: India should induct drones and precision missiles in line with its own threat analysis
With innovation in aerial weaponry shaping the outcomes of war, India needs to rethink its defence plan. The role that drones and precision missiles could play must be worked out afresh in the context of India’s ongoing shift to a threatre command architectur….
Why it’s absurd and unfair to drag Indian business-family culture into a case of murder
Business family stereotypes are particularly unjust when invoked in the context of a grave crime. Such generalized notions don’t withstand scrutiny. Yet, commentators have sought to offer a cultural explanation for the death of a young man..
Manu Joseph: Why we shouldn’t be so impressed with all the street heroism we see in the country
Indians seem to excel in the spectacle of rescues, but neglect meaningful measures of safety. Displays of heroic actions by bystanders that attract applause ought to make us think about the state this country is in..
FIFA to review another World Cup expansion, with 64-team format under consideration for 2030
Despite the growing doubts surrounding the expansion to 48 teams, the 2026 World Cup has been competitive, thrilling fans around the world. However, FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed that they are already considering a possible expansion to 64 national….
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Analiză The Guardian. Întoarcerea fenomenului ciclic natural El Niño, amplificat de încălzirea globală și suprapus cu efectele războiului din Iran, poate genera o tendință de scumpire a alimentelor, din a doua parte a acestui an și până în 2028. Goldman Sachs estimează o “climaticflație” de 15,8%, pe medie, pentru produsele agricole.
Economiștii avertizează că “un super ciclu meteorologic El Niño”, care începe din acest an și va dura până în 2028, ar putea provoca un șoc sever al prețurilor globale la alimente, din cauza suprapunerii cu criza îngrășămintelor chimice, cauzate de războiul d….
Success by spin - Ecclestone puts herself on Lord's honours board
Sophie Ecclestone becomes the first English woman on the Lord's honours board as she takes five wickets during India's second innings of the one-off Test..
Obi to Diaspora Africans: Your voices matter when things go wrong
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged Africans in the diaspora to remain actively involved in shaping the continent’s future, saying their voices are important whenever things go wrong in Africa. Obi made….
Twórca MagRail: w Polsce barierą dla kolei magnetycznej jest mentalność
Wątpię, by kolej magnetyczna pojawiła się w Polsce w ciągu kilku dekad, barierą jest mentalność. Gdyby to było rozwiązanie na węgiel, wtedy byłaby szansa – powiedział PAP Przemek Ben Paczek, finalista Europejskiej Nagrody dla Wynalazców i twórca systemu lewit….
'Picked out of Mumbai and Punjab Kings quota': Kris Srikkanth makes outrageous allegation of favouritism towards new India all-rounder
With India coming up fresh from a 4-0 whitewash at the hands of England, former India legend Kris Srikanth has some stark remarks against newcomer Suryansh Shegde..
India's heaviest T20 series defeats: Where does India vs England 2026 debacle rank?
Explore India's heaviest T20 series defeats in history. See where the 2026 4-0 debacle against England and the Trent Bridge 125-run collapse rank on the list....
The nation IShowSpeed has offered to play for and help them qualify for 2030 World Cup
American content creator IShowSpeed has offered his services to one of the world’s biggest nations ahead of the 2030 World Cup. The YouTube star has been a notable presence at this year’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico..
'One of the best players in the world': Moeen Ali suggests India bring back T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav after disastrous T20I campaign in UK
Former England star Moeen Ali has urged Team India to recall T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav, calling him one of the best players in the world....
England vs India ODIs: Dates, schedule, squads, TV channel and live stream details for three-match series
With Team India getting ready to exact revenge for their 4-0 whitewash in the upcoming 3-match ODI series against England, here's how you can catch every gam....
India’s T20 blueprint rattled as England’s 4-0 sweep rewrites the script at Southampton
England has emphatically dismantled Twenty20 cricket's traditional powerhouse, delivering India a sobering reality check as it begins the two-year task of building a team capable of reclaiming the T20 World Cup. The two-time T20 world champions in blue were l….
Most sixes in international cricket by a wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler overtakes MS Dhoni
England star Jos Buttler made history at the Rose Bowl, smashing 8 sixes during a brutal 131 vs India to overtake MS Dhoni's record for most international sixes by a wicketkeeper..
Gautam Gambhir's India support staff set for overhaul as Ryan ten Doeschate, Morne Morkel weigh futures after England series
With team India reeling from the 4-0 whitewash at the hands of England, Gautam Gambhir's support staff might be looking for new gigs as the Men in Blue look for an overhaul..
Worst starts by India men's T20I captains: Where Shreyas Iyer ranks among MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and others
Following a winless UK tour against Ireland and England, see where Shreyas Iyer ranks among MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli for the worst T20I captaincy starts..
Blind ranking: Aaron Finch picks Sachin Tendulkar as No.1 90s cricketer, later removes India icon for Australia legend
Watch former Australia captain Aaron Finch participate in a viral blind ranking challenge, picking Sachin Tendulkar at No. 1 before adjusting for an Aussie icon..
'We played musical chairs with the openers': R Ashwin lashes out at Indian team management after embarrassing 4-0 loss to England
Ravichandran Ashwin heavily criticised the Indian team management after the 4-0 T20I series loss to England, slamming the constant shuffling of opening batters..
Indian left-handers at Wimbledon final: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi joins Abhishek Sharma and Yuvraj Singh to watch Sinner vs Zverev
With the Wimbledon finals having an all-star match-up featuring Skinner vs Zverev, young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi joins Indian legend Yuvraj Singh and batting partner Abhishek Sharma at the event..
