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Guide Explains How Pickpockets Operate in New York

A Hacker News post highlights a guide about pickpocketing in New York City. It describes common theft techniques and offers practical awareness for residents and visitors. The item is informational rather than breaking news.

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Bunny CDN reports security incident

Bunny CDN, a content delivery network provider, has reported a security incident. Details are limited, but CDN security issues can affect the websites and services that rely on its infrastructure.

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French digital tax threatens VideoLan nonprofit behind VLC

France’s digital services tax may impose costs that could shut down VideoLan, the nonprofit behind the VLC media player. VideoLan says it lacks commercial revenue to absorb the tax, raising concerns that digital-tax rules could harm open-source projects.

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French National Assembly votes for €0.055/GB internet tax

France’s National Assembly voted in favor of a tax of €0.055 per gigabyte of internet data use. The measure would affect broadband and mobile data consumption if it becomes law, with potential impact on telecom operators and consumers.

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Google satellite AI server sends its first response to Earth

Google has demonstrated an AI server aboard a satellite transmitting its first response back to Earth. The test marks an early step toward running AI computation in orbit rather than relying solely on ground data centers. It could eventually support faster, more resilient satellite operations and space-based data processing.

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Rare Martian meteorite offers a window into the planet's ancient crust

Scientists analyzing a rare meteorite that originated from Mars have gained new insight into the composition of the planet's ancient crust. Because intact Martian rock samples are scarce, each one offers a valuable direct check on data gathered by orbiting spacecraft and rovers. The findings help refine the timeline of how Mars formed and evolved.

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Satlyt advances plan to turn satellites into space data centers

Satlyt, a startup, has taken another step toward building data centers on satellites rather than on Earth. The company aims to process and store data in orbit, which could reduce bandwidth needs and enable faster space-based computing. The milestone is early-stage, and its practical impact will depend on future deployment.

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GitHub reports incident affecting Actions, Pages, and Webhooks

GitHub experienced an incident affecting Actions, Pages, and Webhooks, according to a Hacker News report. The disruption could block CI/CD workflows, site deployments, and integrations for developers who rely on GitHub for software delivery.

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Zest launches AI agent that finds restaurants and books reservations by text

Zest introduced an AI agent that can search for restaurants and make reservations through text messages. The tool aims to simplify dining planning by handling discovery and booking in a conversational interface. It is another example of AI agents moving into everyday consumer transactions.