Geek Life 3.31.11

What’s it like to be the richest man in the world? Find out for yourself.

The fanfic site could be down for weeks due to a “security incident.” Users are not taking it well.

Five hauntings from the other side of technology.

Don’t buy a loved one something you wouldn’t want for yourself. These are the must-haves that tech enthusiasts have on their wish lists this year.

The price of anything with memory is skyrocketing thanks to AI. Aging streaming devices are no exception.

The comedian sees being online as similar to visiting the zoo. “I don’t need to interact with that,” he says. “It’s just a thing that I enjoy, and then I walk away.”

The new open-source model speaks the language of DNA and can help researchers understand the effects of any changes on gene activity and health.

The critical flaw in UEFI firmware—used by most server vendors and data centers—allows attackers to execute code early in the boot process.

OpenAI is updating ChatGPT for all users with an “Intelligent UI” that’s more visual—generating interactive elements as part of the chatbot’s outputs.

With pricing in flux and new models available, here’s which Surface Laptop and Surface Pro to buy.

The French AI lab claims its latest release matches or outperforms even the best models from DeepSeek and Z.ai in coding and cybersecurity.

At a recent event for security firm NordVPN, NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal revealed that he got hacked—and warned the public about the need to “have control of their own information.”