日本公僕「患病在家」著浴袍吸煙開線上會議 遭踢爆與情婦身處情趣酒店

線上會議雖未如面對面會議般莊重,但仍有基本的工作禮儀。日本秋田縣一名55歲高級公務員,日前參加線上新聞發布會時,竟身穿浴袍並公然吸煙。他事後宣稱當時「在自宅休養」,卻被眼尖網民揭發其實身處情趣酒店,身


中國網盤 2,999 元 5 年 1PB 容量 結果存了 18TB 就被指超出合理使用

【合理使用 🤪】近年,中國各大雲端網盤推出「大容量、低月費」方案搶客,然而日前發生的一宗個案,揭露了這些服務背後的潛在風險。一名用戶在購買「123雲盤」的 5 年期 1PB 儲存方案後,因上傳 18TB 的相機原始影像

Someone turned old analog gauges into real-time PC monitors using an ESP32

Some excellent retro vibes made from discarded gauges.

Indians rethink study abroad, turn to higher education at home


ASUS’ ROG Strix PSU Returning From RMA Was Discovered To Have Bypassed Internal Safety Fuse Instead Of Replacing Faulty Components, Creating A Potential Fire Hazard

The high-quality power supply unit is the first and last line of internal defense to keep your PC from impending harm, as it’s loaded with a bevy of protections to prevent irreparable damage. However, someone at ASUS decided to take a shortcut when an ROG Strix PSU owner revealed that the unit returned from RMA featured a bypassed safety fuse. If you think this wasn’t already blatantly irresponsible of the company, here’s what happened next.

The insides of the premium 850W PSU were

An ASUS ROG Strix PSU bypassed safety protocols when returning from RMA, causing a potential fire hazard
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Beijing and Manila clash over arrests of ‘illegal’ workers as tensions worsen

Manila rejects criticism of defence chief – who accused China of ‘squid tactic’ – just as president indicates he wants to ‘reset’ ties

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Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr said Beijing’s approach was a “classic squid tactic – disinformation through avoidance”. Photo: Reuters

Manila on Sunday dismissed Beijing’s criticism of Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr over his role in the arrests of Chinese workers at a steel plant in Misamis Oriental in May.

A Chinese embassy official in Manila late on Saturday accused Teodoro of carrying out “anti-China

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I gave Tencent’s WeChat AI agent control for 24 hours: where it excelled – and stumbled

Xiaowei sits inside an ecosystem where messaging, payments and millions of mini-programs have already coexisted for years. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Tencent Holdings ’ WeChat is already the undisputed super-app for over a billion people in China, handling everything from splitting dinner bills to hailing taxis. Now, Tencent is embedding an artificial intelligence agent named Xiaowei into the platform, adding a hands-free, automated assistant to its vast digital ecosystem.

In its latest earnings results announced on Wednesday, Tencent highlighted Xiaowei for the first time, touting its focus on user privacy and inference efficiency.


They own 2 excavators in Gaza and can't keep up with demand as families dig for remains

As the search for remains continues in Gaza, officials on the ground say there's a serious lack of heavy machinery like excavators to speed up the process of digging through the rubble. One family that owns two of the machines says the high cost of fuel and oil, and the lack of spare parts for maintenance, means they can't keep up with the demand for their services.


How Iowans feel about Trump's tariffs, Canada's treatment as Republicans vie for support

Much like the Calgary Stampede in Canada, the Iowa State Fair is a crucial stop for politicians to meet voters, making it a hotbed for political debates — especially when U.S. midterms are coming up. And this year, one of the topics on Iowans' minds is U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war.


Tiny, beautiful species are going missing from restored forests and wetlands

A regrown forest can look tall, lush and green. Restored wetlands can buzz with insects and flutter with birds. But scientists looking more closely are finding that some of their smallest inhabitants — mosses, lichens and algae — are still missing.