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Annas Archive, a pirate activist group, claims to have scraped Spotifys entire music library, totaling nearly three hundred terabytes of data. Theyve released metadata for 99.9% of tracks, but no actual songs yet. Spotify has disabled the accounts and implemented new safeguards against copyright infringement. Annas Archive aims to expand its mission to preserve all forms of human knowledge and culture.

A massive license plate surveillance system in Uzbekistan, operated by Maxvision, was found exposed on the internet, with no password protection. The system, which tracks vehicles across major cities and rural routes, was discovered by security researcher Anurag Sen. The exposure highlights significant privacy risks, especially as the U.S. expands its own license plate reader network. The Uzbek system remains exposed, joining a growing list of similar vulnerabilities.

Experience the magic of the Tooth Fairy Tracker, a new interactive adventure for kids losing teeth. Kiki the Tooth Fairy sends personalized video updates, building excitement and encouraging brushing. The free website offers countdowns, selfies, and vlogs. A redesign and personalization features are on the way, with a twenty-dollar subscription covering six visits. Expansion into Latin America and Europe is planned, with potential partnerships for custom toothbrushes.

Netflix Originals: Beloved Shows at Risk of Disappearing in 2026 Netflix fans, brace yourselves! Over 100 shows licensed from Netflix Originals, known as Netflix Originals, may vanish from the platform by 2026. Whats on Netflix has compiled a list of at-risk movies and series. The exodus begins early, with animated series like The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power leaving in January and February, respectively. Later, Dreamworks How to Train Your Dragon franchise disappears in November. Comedy fans will miss specials like Demetri Martin: Demetri Deconstructed, while movie lovers lose The Resistance Banker after March 11th. Even classics like Arrested Development are slated to go in March 2023, but fans hope for a similar deal extension. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of streaming libraries, as licensing expires and shows migrate to other platforms. Caliphate, for instance, left Netflix in September 2025 and found a new home on Amazon Prime. So, your favorites might just move next door.

Indie Game Awards Scandal: Clair Obscur: Expedition thirty-threes Game of the Year and Debut Game honors revoked due to AI usage, sparking debate on AIs role in gaming and indie purity. Blue Prince takes home Game of the Year, while Indie Vanguard award for Chantey revoked due to publishers connection to defense firm. Awards group vows to handle AI better in future.

FCC Bans New Imports of Foreign Drones, Targeting DJI and Others, Amid National Security Concerns

Alphabets acquisition of Intersect: A strategic move to bolster data center and energy infrastructure Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has agreed to buy Intersect, a company specializing in data centers and energy infrastructure, for $4.75 billion in cash and debt. This acquisition, announced on December 22, 2025, will help Alphabet bring more data centers and power online faster. Intersects expert team and several gigawatts of energy and data center projects, including a co-located site in Haskell County, Texas, will join Alphabet. The company will continue to explore new technologies to boost and diversify energy supplies, supporting Googles data centers and meeting demand from cloud customers. Intersect will remain independent under its own brand, led by founder Sheldon Kimber, and work closely with Googles team on current and new projects. Some assets in Texas and California will not join the deal and will run separately with other investors. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending standard approvals, as Alphabet continues to advance AI-driven energy solutions for the future of data centers.

OpenAI acknowledges persistent prompt injection attacks on its ChatGPT Atlas browser, a security risk highlighted by the UKs National Cyber Security Centre. OpenAI is bolstering defenses with rapid testing and fixes, akin to rivals like Anthropic and Google. Security experts have mixed views, praising OpenAIs automated attacker bot for simulating hacks and spotting novel tricks, but cautioning about the high risks associated with agentic browsers. OpenAI emphasizes this as a top priority, while experts like Rami McCarthy from Wiz suggest the risks might outweigh the benefits for everyday users.