Thiswasafirst collects the first postings ever published at some of the web's most well-known sites. Behold Jack Dorsey's first tweet, Yakov Lapitsky's first YouTube upload, and Brad Fitzpatrick's first Livejournal entry. We're honored to be featured among the greats: they also showcased Mark's first linkpost at Boing Boing, posted January 2000. Streettech's still live, too!
The first things ever posted at famous websites
Tech leaders, scientists, etc., call for pause in AI development
"Tech leaders" want to stop AI as a threat to society. If the threat it poses to some incumbent corporate positions in tech also looms large, it's only fair to… READ THE REST
UK bans Tik Tok on government phones
The British government banned the use of Tik Tok on government phones Thursday, citing the possibility that such use could provide useful intelligence to the Chinese-owned company's political masters. The… READ THE REST
Samsung faked "moon photo" tech
Take a photo of the moon with a Samsung smartphone and it'll be remarkably crisp and detailed. Turns out, though, that the company's gadgets are faking it by slapping AI-aligned… READ THE REST
Surprise your dad with the ultimate under-$100 bathroom upgrade this Father's Day
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Help dad invest smarter with a Father's Day deal on Tykr Stock Screene
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Get a wireless charging station for less than $50 this Father's Day
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