OTR Backup 08/10/2025

• Cybersecurity's Worst Week Yet? Firefox Phishing Attacks, Meta Steals Data, and Ransomware Outsmarts Defenders | PCMag

  From the halls of Black Hat to breaking developments around the globe, these were the most alarming revelations that shook the security landscape this week.

• The War for the Web Has Begun

  One of the internet's biggest gatekeepers has accused a rising AI star of breaking the web's oldest rules. The explosive feud could change how we all get information online.

• The Google Calendar makeover has arrived at last

  Complete with annoying optical illusion

• This beautiful town is one of the best spots to live in Ontario and it's steps from 3 beaches - Narcity

  If sandy shores, quaint streets and small town charm sound like your ideal lifestyle, you might want to check out this beautiful Ontario village. Perched along the shores of a shimmering lake, the town offers serene beaches and cute shops that are straight out of a storybook.

• Enjoy Wordle? Try These 10 Other Word Games Next - CNET

  There are plenty of word and puzzle games out there to try.

• The Classroom Observation That Made Me Want to Quit Teaching (Opinion)

  An administrator said my students were "disengaged" and yet there's more to it than that, writes a 25-year teaching veteran.

• I Made the Switch to Linux—These Surprises Caught Me Off Guard

  Switching to Linux can be just as surprising as it is exciting.

• Canada's brand-new coin features a dazzling pulsating effect | National

  Canada's newest collector coin isn't just shiny — it also features an intricate optical illusion that makes it look like it's moving.

• “What Screams Insecurity But Most People Don’t Realize It?” (26 Answers) | Bored Panda

  This internet user sought out one of Reddit’s most insightful and thought-provoking communities, asking its members to reveal obscure behavioral traits that indicate that someone lacks confidence.

• Welcome to the weird new empty world of Linkedin

• It's PC Gamer's Gripes Week and you know what Windows 11 is… mostly fine. But it sure ain't perfect | PC Gamer

• AI is taking hold in K-12 schools – here are some ways it can improve teaching

  Leading thinkers in the field are seeking a more nuanced understanding of how best to use AI to shape the future of education.

• I asked GPT-5, Claude AI, Gemini, and Copilot to explain cold fusion to me like I was a 5-year old, and you'll be surprised which did it best | TechRadar

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