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Troves Of New 9/11 Docs Suggest NYC Officials Knew Of Air Quality Health Risks - NBC New York

Troves Of New 9/11 Docs Suggest NYC Officials Knew Of Air Quality Health Risks – NBC New York

Leaked documents reveal New York City officials were aware of health risks from 9/11 air quality, raising questions about response and transparency.
After 9/11, Documents Suggest, New Yorkers Were Misled About Air Quality - Nytimes.com

After 9/11, Documents Suggest, New Yorkers Were Misled About Air Quality – Nytimes.com

Declassified documents indicate New Yorkers were likely misled about air safety after 9/11, raising concerns over health risks and government transparency.
It Took A Year To Ship WebAssembly In Anubis

It Took A Year To Ship WebAssembly In Anubis

Development of WebAssembly support in Anubis took a full year to ship, highlighting challenges in integrating new tech into the platform.
I Turned My Security Cameras Into An Automatic Bird Identification System

I Turned My Security Cameras Into An Automatic Bird Identification System

A hobbyist transforms home security cameras into an automated bird identification tool, sparking increased interest in DIY wildlife monitoring.
CIA Funding Helped Keep NeXT Afloat In The 80S

CIA Funding Helped Keep NeXT Afloat In The 80S

Declassified documents reveal CIA funding helped keep NeXT afloat during the 1980s, raising questions about government involvement in tech startups.
Parametron: 50S Japanese Computer That Uses Neither Transistors Nor Vacuum Tubes

Parametron: 50S Japanese Computer That Uses Neither Transistors Nor Vacuum Tubes

A 1950s Japanese computer, the Parametron, used a novel technology that did not rely on transistors or vacuum tubes, marking an early alternative in computing history.
The Alpha 21264 CPU: NT's Greatest RISC (1998)

The Alpha 21264 CPU: NT’s Greatest RISC (1998)

The Alpha 21264, released in 1998, marked Digital’s (now Compaq) top RISC processor, showcasing advanced architecture and high performance for the era.
Rating Every Version Of Windows

Rating Every Version Of Windows

A detailed analysis ranks every Windows operating system version based on performance, features, and user feedback, providing insights for users and tech enthusiasts.
iOS 26 Gets First Jailbreak Thanks To Dopamine

iOS 26 Gets First Jailbreak Thanks To Dopamine

Dopamine claims to have successfully jailbroken iOS 26, marking the first such breach. Details remain limited and the implications are still unfolding.
Celebrating 45 Years Of Kermit With The First New C-Kermit Release In 15 Years

Celebrating 45 Years Of Kermit With The First New C-Kermit Release In 15 Years

The first new version of C-Kermit in 15 years marks the 45th anniversary of the Kermit software, offering new features for legacy communication systems.