Mysterious Roman-era board game that eluded scientists for a century finally solved by AI

The cutting-edge gamebot, named Ludii, “played the game against itself and identified a few variants that are enjoyable for humans to play.” ...
The Hacker News

Trojanized Gaming Tools Spread Java-Based RAT via Browser and Chat Platforms

Trojanized gaming tools and new Windows RATs like Steaelite enable data theft, ransomware, and persistent remote control.
MIT Technology Review

AI is rewiring how the world’s best Go players think

Ten years after a milestone victory, AI now dominates Go training. Players are figuring out what that means for the game.
InfoWorld

JDK 26: The new features in Java 26

Java Development Kit (JDK) 26, a planned update to standard Java due March 17, 2026, has reached its second release candidate (RC) stage. The RC is open for critical bug fixes, with the feature set ...
NPR

Books

November 24, 2025 • Our annual reading guide returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that's more than 4,000 great ...