Monthly Archives: August 2026
Atari ST Video Codec Developed to Stream 1990s Cutscenes on Vintage Hardware
Discover how a software developer engineered a custom Atari ST video codec to seamlessly stream 1990s MS-DOS cutscenes on 1985 hardware. Continue reading
CyberAgents Exchange Launched by Tenable for AI Security Tools
Discover the new CyberAgents Exchange, an open-source registry launched by Tenable at Black Hat USA 2026 to share and deploy AI-powered security tools. Continue reading
HTTP 402 Revival: The Ghost Code Activated for AI Machine Commerce
Discover how HTTP 402, a 27-year-old unused web status code, has been officially revived in 2026 as x402 to enable autonomous AI agent payments and machine commerce. Continue reading
US FCC Drafts Import Ban on Chinese Optical Transceivers for AI Data Centers
The US FCC is drafting an import ban on Chinese optical transceivers, impacting AI data center supply chains and sending ripples through tech markets. Continue reading
BornHack Radio 102.8 FM Brings Ephemeral Analog Broadcasts to Hacker Camp
Discover how BornHack Radio operated a purely analog 102.8 FM station at the Danish hacker camp, rejecting internet streaming for ephemeral live broadcasts. Continue reading
Affirmative Opt In: Advocacy Groups Demand Meta Overhaul Privacy Settings
A coalition of 40 advocacy groups demands Meta enforce strict affirmative opt in privacy settings and data control across its platforms. Continue reading
SMOKE SCREEN Campaign Uses Fake Software Updates to Deploy ScreenConnect
Discover how the new SMOKE SCREEN campaign uses fake Adobe and Zoom updates to deploy ScreenConnect for persistent remote access. Continue reading
Texas Data Center Grid Connections Paused Pending Comprehensive Audit
Texas halts new data center grid connections as Governor Abbott orders a comprehensive audit of the state’s power infrastructure to manage surging energy demand. Continue reading
IBM 604 Vacuum Tube Flip-Flop Module Restored by Hardware Historian
Computer historian Ken Shirriff successfully powers up a vintage TR-3 trigger module from a 1948 IBM 604, showcasing early vacuum tube computing archaeology. Continue reading