4chan’s creator says ‘Epstein had nothing to do’ with creating infamous far-right board /pol/
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4chan’s creator says ‘Epstein had nothing to do’ with creating infamous far-right board /pol/

Chris Poole, founder of 4chan, clarifies that the launch of the controversial /pol/ board was coincidental to his meeting with Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing that the decision was made weeks earlier. The Verge provides further insights into this intriguing connection.


What is /pol/ on 4chan?
/pol/, short for Politically Incorrect, is an anonymous political discussion board on 4chan created in 2011 as a rebranding of the previous /new/ news board, intended to contain xenophobic, racist, and far-right content from other parts of the site.
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Why was /pol/ created according to Christopher Poole?
Christopher Poole created /pol/ to siphon off and contain overtly xenophobic, racist comments, and memes from other 4chan boards, following the deletion of the /new/ board which had devolved into extreme content similar to Stormfront.
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13 February 2026

The Verge
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 14 #713
General Technology

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 14 #713

The latest NYT Strands puzzle for February 14, No. 713, offers intriguing hints and answers, inviting puzzle enthusiasts to challenge their skills and enjoy a delightful brain-teaser experience. Perfect for crossword lovers seeking a fresh challenge!


What is a spangram in the NYT Strands puzzle?
A spangram is a special theme word that represents the puzzle's theme and must touch two opposite sides of the grid.
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How do hints work in NYT Strands?
Finding three non-theme words provides a hint that reveals the letters of one themed word; mistakes also offer hints without penalty.
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13 February 2026

CNET
Technology News

Oxide plans new rack attack, packing in Zen 5 CPUs and DDR5 RAM

Oxide Computer has secured $200 million in Series-C funding to enhance its hardware offerings, including revamped Turin EPYC servers. The startup continues to innovate with improved processing power, memory, and networking solutions in the open hardware space.


What are Zen 5 CPUs in the context of Oxide's new servers?
Zen 5 refers to the microarchitecture used in AMD's 5th Generation EPYC 9005 'Turin' series processors, offering up to 192 cores and significantly improved performance over prior generations like Milan, with higher clock speeds such as up to 4.1 GHz on certain models.
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What is the difference between DDR4 and DDR5 RAM in Oxide's upgraded servers?
DDR5 RAM provides higher memory speeds, greater capacity (up to 8 TB in compatible systems), and improved bandwidth compared to DDR4 used in Oxide's prior Milan-based EPYC 7713P servers, enabling better performance for demanding cloud workloads.
Sources: [1], [2]

13 February 2026

The Register
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