Declassified documents reveal CIA financial support helped keep NeXT afloat in the 1980s, raising questions about government influence in tech innovation.
CIA Funding Helped Keep NeXT Afloat In The 80S
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SparrowMap – Cameras That Watch Government Vehicles
New SparrowMap system deploys cameras to track government vehicles, raising privacy and security concerns amid ongoing transparency debates.
Tim King, AmigaDOS Developer, Has Died
Tim King, known for his work on AmigaDOS, has passed away. The industry mourns the loss of a key figure in early computer development.
Salem Brought A Guillotine To Oppose New Data Center. Company Reps Left, Feeling ‘Unsafe’.
Protesters in Salem brought a guillotine to oppose a new data center project, prompting company representatives to leave feeling unsafe. Details remain developing.
Parametron: 50S Japanese Computer That Uses Neither Transistors Nor Vacuum Tubes
Discover the Parametron, a 1950s Japanese computer that used innovative parametron technology instead of transistors or vacuum tubes.
Illinois Just Passed A Law That Puts Linux On The Hook For Age Verification
Illinois passes legislation requiring Linux-based systems to implement age verification, raising questions about technology responsibilities and privacy.
Gateway 2000’S Hilariously Bad Ads In The 90S (Part II)
A look back at Gateway 2000’s notoriously bad advertisements in the 1990s, with new insights into their impact and legacy.
Government Orders GitHub To Remove Bluetooth-based Chat App Bitchat: Jack Dorsey
Authorities have instructed GitHub to remove the Bluetooth-based chat app Bitchat, citing security concerns. The move involves Jack Dorsey’s platform.
‘VPNs Are Lawful Technical Tools,’ Says EU Court In Landmark Copyright Ruling
The EU Court confirms VPNs are lawful tools, impacting copyright enforcement and user rights across Europe. Details on implications and remaining questions.
The Zilog Z80 Has Turned 50
The Zilog Z80 microprocessor marks its 50th anniversary, highlighting its lasting impact on computing and embedded systems since its release in 1974.
