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Indonesia’s under-16s social media ban took effect on March 28, 2026Google Trends data shows a massive spike in VPN searches since thenMany users are turning to VPNs to protect their personal dataIndonesia has officially rolled out a sweeping ban on social media use for children under 16 — and the digital fallout is already visible. In the wake of the new law targeting high-risk platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, interest in Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) has indeed skyrocketed across the country.According to recent Google Trends data, searches for the term “VPN” in Indonesia have surged over the past…

It’s a sad day for the dozens of players still grinding The Elder Scrolls: Blades. Bethesda announced that it’s permanently shutting down the servers for its free-to-play mobile spinoff on June 30. First spotted on Reddit, The Elder Scrolls: Blades has already been delisted from the App Store and Google Play store, and is currently unavailable on the Nintendo Store.In the meantime, players will receive a free bundle of Gems and Sigils, while all items in the in-game store are available for just one Gem or Sigil each. With a server shutdown imminent, The Elder Scrolls: Blades’ will at least…

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.Today’s NYT Strands puzzle is tough, but in the end, it’s a fun one. And the spangram makes a fun themed shape! Some of the answers are difficult to unscramble, so if you need hints and answers, read on.I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.Read more: NYT Connections…

Google TurboQuant reduces memory strain while maintaining accuracy across demanding workloadsVector compression reaches new efficiency levels without additional training requirementsKey-value cache bottlenecks remain central to AI system performance limitsLarge language models (LLMs) depend heavily on internal memory structures that store intermediate data for rapid reuse during processing.One of the most critical components is the key-value cache, described as a “high-speed digital cheat sheet” that avoids repeated computation.This mechanism improves responsiveness, but it also creates a major bottleneck because high-dimensional vectors consume substantial memory resources.Article continues below You may like Memory bottlenecks and scaling pressureAs models scale, this memory demand becomes…

A new trailer has given us our best look yet at the upcoming The Ghost in the Shell anime. While it might not tell us all that much about the direction the show will go in plot-wise, it sure is aesthetically pleasing, with a throwback art style that looks a lot more like the original manga than we’ve seen with other adaptations. The series will be released on Prime Video this July.The Ghost in the Shell is being produced by Science Saru. The studio hasn’t revealed much about its story, only noting that it’s based on Masamune Shirow’s manga, so…

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.Today’s Mini Crossword was a little tricky. The fishing clue, 6-Across, stumped me for a while, but it eventually made sense. Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.Read more: Tips and Tricks…

AI enables engineers to detect design inconsistencies before construction beginsGenerative AI automates documentation workflows, creating audit-ready and traceable regulatory applicationsHigh-fidelity Digital Twins validate designs virtually and reuse proven engineering patternsThe global energy sector is facing unprecedented demand, yet nuclear power projects continue to encounter extensive delays before construction even begins.Highly customized engineering, fragmented datasets, and labor-intensive regulatory reviews slow progress across permitting, design, and construction phases.Engineers often spend thousands of hours drafting, cross-referencing, formatting, and reviewing tens of thousands of pages, leaving development timelines vulnerable to inefficiencies and cost overruns.Article continues below You may like AI solutions to reduce nuclear…

Austria is the latest country to prepare a social media ban for its children, but it’s going even further than others by including anyone under 14. In a press release, the Austrian government said it has introduced a comprehensive catalogue of measures meant to shield minors from the harms of social media. According to the press release, an official bill will be introduced by the end of June.Andreas Babler, a vice chancellor and leader of the Social Democratic Party of Austria, said the government’s efforts would include the new age restriction, improved media literacy and clear rules for social media…

Disneyland had a huge 2025 when it kicked off its 70th anniversary. This year, we’ll see the original Disney theme park continue to celebrate the milestone — all while building three new rides at California Adventure and a whole new Disneyland entrance and Avatar area.Over at Walt Disney World in Florida, four new lands are being built right now, themed around villains, Pixar characters and more.Here’s everything you need to know about Disneyland, Disney World and Disney Cruise Line in 2026 and beyond.Bluey has arrived at Disneyland Concept art of the Bluey show coming to Disneyland in 2026. Disney/Ludo StudioSpring break saw a…

Even though Amazon hasn’t officially kicked off its Easter sale in the same way as Currys and Argos have right now, there are still several solid deals at the retailer this weekend.• Browse all of this weekend’s best deals at AmazonI’ve picked out 20 of the best offers for you right here, including huge discounts of up to 68% off smart home tech, appliances, gaming, wearables, laptops, and more.I check Amazon regularly and these offers stand out to me as some of the best available in the last few weeks — and are unlikely to be beaten until we get…