A close reading of a 2006 Julian Assange essay, useful for understanding the motivations behind Wikileaks. (via Ethan Zuckerman)
Julian Assange and the Computer Conspiracy; "To destroy this invisible government"
Tech billionaires censor Seth Rogen for telling too much truth at science award show
The Silicon Valley billionaires behind the Breakthrough Prize just proved they're better at deleting truth than funding it. As reported in The Hollywood Reporter, these tech titans memory-holed Seth Rogen's… READ THE REST
Google decides regular human surveillance isn't enough, targets dolphins
![Detailed engraving of a dolphin and porpoise, by George Shaw, (1809) [Public Domain]](https://i0.wp.com/boingboing.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/dolphin.jpg?fit=300%2C161&quality=60&ssl=1&resize=250%2C190 "Google decides regular human surveillance isn't enough, targets dolphins")
Imagine trying to crack a language where every "word" is a complex pattern of clicks, whistles, and burst pulses. That's what Google's DolphinGemma AI model is tackling, running on waterproofed… READ THE REST
Lyft now offering complimentary transcripts of your private conversations
Remember when the creepiest thing about ride-sharing was being forced to listen to your driver's five-point plan for fixing America? Those were simpler times, folks. As reported by CBC, a… READ THE REST
Drift off to sleep peacefully with these $26 earbuds made for bedtime
TL;DR: If you're sick of counting sheep, try out the SleepEEZ Mini Noise-Blocking True Wireless Earbuds to help you get some rest. They're now only $25.99 (reg. $34) for a limited time. Why… READ THE REST
Get outside with this bundle of two 4K drones for just $140
TL;DR: Pick up drone photography with two 4K drones, the Ninja Dragon Phantom Eagle PRO 4K and the Ninja Dragon Blade K Drone, now just $139.99 (reg. $299). Does the warmer… READ THE REST
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional: Premium coding tool for $28
TL;DR: Beginners and advanced coders alike can take advantage of this license to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows, now just $27.97 (reg. $499). Like to code? Whether you're a total beginner… READ THE REST
