SloveniaOwnership & classification
Founded: 1998
Ownership
Slo-Tech is Slovenia's largest technology web community and portal. It was started by an early user known as 'Luni' in late 1997/1998 and taken over and rebuilt around 2000 by Primoz Bratanic, who has run it since. The site and its personal-data collections are operated by the company iLOL d.o.o. (Tivolska 50, Ljubljana), associated with Bratanic; it is an independent, community-driven project rather than part of any larger media group.
Funding
Funded by online advertising plus the operator's own resources; the domain was originally bought by pooling money among early members and hardware vendors later partnered for product reviews. No party, state or licence-fee funding.
Affiliation & stance
A purely technology- and computing-focused outlet (news, articles and a large user forum) with no political content, party affiliation or state ties. Privately owned by its operator (iLOL d.o.o.) and commercially/ad-funded, it is clearly INDEPENDENT; it has no political lean (UNKNOWN/none).
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Unrated
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 65
77/100
Factual
66/100
Objective
86
Articles
86
reports
Factual: How accurately its articles report the facts, judged against primary sources and the cross-outlet consensus. Only articles that cite their sources are counted.
Objective: How neutral the writing is — whether reporting keeps the writer’s own preferences and opinions out of the article.
Recent coverage
The Nobel Prize in Medicine for the year 2026
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to American researcher Karl Deisseroth and German researchers Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their groundbreaking work in optogenetics. Their research focuses on the brain, specifically how neurons communicate through rapid electrical signals. The scientists discovered that light can be used to control specific neural circuits by using proteins derived from algae. This breakthrough has enabled precise manipulation of neuronal activity in animals, leading to significant advancements in neuroscience. The discovery builds on decades of research into how biological systems respond to light, culminating in the development of light-sensitive proteins like channelrhodopsins, which allow for optical control of cellular processes.
Hackers breach computer systems on a supertanker
A supertanker named VL Prosperity was hacked by unknown actors, gaining control over its operational systems. The incident occurred after U.S. authorities, including the FBI and Coast Guard, boarded the vessel in late August. The ship has been unable to communicate with authorities for several hours and remains anchored in Texas waters. Investigations suggest hackers accessed control systems, though the exact method remains under investigation. The tanker, which can carry 2.3 million barrels of oil, was fully loaded and en route to Galveston. Comparisons are drawn to the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster, where 240,000 barrels of oil spilled. Authorities have not yet released statements, citing ongoing investigations. The Coast Guard reported monitoring 20 vessels threatened by cyberattacks in September, with multiple attacks in August failing to gain control.
Doom runs on the Commodore 64 too.
The classic video game Doom has been adapted to run on the Commodore 64, a retro computer system from the 1980s. Developer Steve McCrea, known online as Kweepa, ported the first episode of Doom, available through shareware, to the Commodore 64 without using additional memory or graphics accelerators. He created a custom raycasting engine to handle the game’s visuals, including lighting effects and height variations, which differ significantly from the original. The game uses a 40x25 text-based screen grid and features simplified graphics derived from shareware assets. The source code for this project is publicly available on GitHub.
The European alternative to Teams poorly received
The European Commission has introduced Element Pro as a sovereign alternative to Microsoft Teams, intended to serve as a backup in case Teams becomes inaccessible in Europe. Despite this, internal staff at the Commission have criticized Element Pro, calling it 'complete garbage' and questioning its usefulness as a viable replacement if Teams fails. They note that it lacks added value and doubts remain about its practicality. The Commission has been increasingly aware of technological dependence on the U.S., prompting efforts to establish tools for digital sovereignty. While Euro-Office, derived from OnlyOffice, is more widely known to the public, Element Pro remains an internally used tool within the Commission. It operates on its own infrastructure and does not require Microsoft’s cloud services. Additionally, Element Pro is reportedly being considered by other organizations such as the United Nations and NATO.
Paramount and Warner after the merger with the name Skydance
Paramount in Warner Bros, dva velika hollywoodska podjetja, sta se odločila za združitev, ki bo imela novo ime Skydance. Izvršni direktor David Ellison je objavil, da bo novo podjetje imenovalo Skydance, kar je bilo njegovo prvotno podjetje. Formalna zaključnica prevzema bo v torek. Novo podjetje bo vključevalo znane platforme kot HBO Max in Paramount+, televizijske kanale kot CBS, CNN, MTV, TBS, Comedy Central in Food Network, ter avtorske pravice do franšiz kot so Harry Potter, Gospodar prstanov, Top Gun in Misija nemogoče. Ynon Kreiz iz Mattela bo postal novi vodja podjetja. Delnice bodo več kotirane na NYSE pod oznako SKYD. Začasno je bil Netflix interesiran za prevzem Warner Bros, a je Paramount ponudil večji znesek, kar je spremenil prevzem v združitev.
Google has launched the first Suncatcher satellite
Google's Sun Cather project has taken a step closer to reality with the launch of its first experimental satellite into space. On Thursday evening Slovenian time, SpaceX launched a rocket carrying a prototype chip developed by Google, known as TPU (Tensor Processing Unit). These chips are used for training and running artificial intelligence models. The satellite carries a version of Google's Gemma AI model to test how these chips perform in space, where conditions like radiation and extreme temperatures pose challenges. The chips will operate for 15 minutes in space before needing a cooling break, which is more difficult in the vacuum of space due to the lack of medium for heat dissipation. Long-term, Google aims to deploy satellites with computational power to run AI models in orbit. This effort is not unique, as SpaceX has also outlined similar plans. Google currently launches only prototypes developed in collaboration with the company Planet, and future launches aim to test communication between satellites while focusing on cooling solutions.
Pew Research Center: People are increasingly convinced that social media is bad for democracy
The Pew Research Center conducted a large study across 37 countries examining public opinion on social media's impact on democracy. The survey found that in most countries, the percentage of people who believe social media harms democracy has increased since 2022. In developed and wealthier nations, this proportion tends to be higher. Notably, in the United States, 64% of adults hold this view, similar to four years ago. Other highly critical countries include Australia, France, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, the UK, and the US. Exceptions among wealthy nations are Israel and Singapore. The most positive views of social media's impact on democracy were reported in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Thailand, and the Philippines. The median across all countries is 55% holding a positive view of social media's influence on democracy. There is a noticeable generational divide, with younger people generally having more positive opinions. Slovenia was not included in the study. However, most respondents believe social media has made people more informed and given them more opportunities to have their voices heard. While social media has certainly aided misinformation and political polarization, it's
Next year, the memorial will be even more expensive.
The price of computer memory chips (pomnilnik) is expected to rise further next year due to high demand and limited production capacity, according to manufacturers. Companies like Micron have shifted focus to higher-value products such as High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), while discontinuing lower-end brands like Crucial. Micron reported record revenue of $54.2 billion in the last quarter, with a gross margin of 86.8% and net profit of $37.7 billion, significantly up from $11.3 billion in revenue and much lower profits just a few years ago. The cost of memory has nearly doubled in the past quarter alone, and most production capacity for 2027 is already sold out. Discussions are underway for 2028 supplies, but production expansion is slow, leading to expectations of continued supply shortages.
Siemens has stopped the open source project Radioss
Siemens has decided to halt the open-source project Radioss and now sells it as a commercial package under the name Simcenter Radioss. The GitHub repository for OpenRadioss has been removed, although existing versions retain the GNU AGPL license. Users can still access and modify the old code but will no longer receive free updates. Radioss was a popular finite element solver developed by Altair, which had been available as open-source since 2022 under the GNU AGPL license. It was widely used by engineers for tasks like analyzing structures. Siemens acquired Altair last year and has now discontinued the project. While further development could change, removing existing repositories is less ethical. The current code remains legally shareable, leading to expectations of quick forks such as OpenCourant.
Upon purchasing a used processor, he discovered that it was blocked in games due to cheating by the previous owner.
An online report suggests that purchasing a used Ryzen 7 5800x3d processor could result in inheriting sanctions from its previous owner who cheated in games. A buyer on Reddit reported that after installing the processor, they were unable to play certain games from Riot Games, including Valorant, League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and 2XKO. The issue appears to stem from Riot's anti-cheating system called Vanguard, which runs deep within Windows and requires features like TPM, Secure Boot, and VirtualProtect. The system likely identifies the processor through unique metrics such as voltage measurements or by storing a hash value in the TPM module. While the exact method remains unclear, Riot confirmed that the previous owner had cheated and was therefore blacklisted.
At the Youth Computer Olympiad, one bronze
The 19th Balkan Youth Informatics Olympiad (jBOI 2026) concluded in Sarajevo, where Slovenia was represented by four students. Svit Viršek won a bronze medal, while Lovro Logar received an award. The competition, organized by the Bosnia and Herzegovina Informatics Federation (BHOI), involved 55 participants from 13 countries. The age limit was set at 15 years, targeting middle school students or very young high schoolers. Romanian competitor Andrei Nemțișor won first place with 99.78%, followed by Benedykt Kvasnytsya with 83.33%. Svit Viršek finished 21st.
How the ChatGPT drove the Toyota
A group of programmers in San Francisco conducted an experiment to determine if a general-purpose large language model (LLM) could drive an automobile without specific training for driving skills. They used a Toyota Corolla, drove it onto nearly empty parking lot, and attempted to control steering, throttle, and brakes using models like GPT-6 Astra, Claude Fable 5.1, Grok 4.6, and GPT-5.6 Sol. While major automotive technology companies rely on specialized systems for autonomous driving, these general LLMs were not designed for this purpose. The project, called DrivingBench, was led by Aditya Ramabadran, Tobias Gessler, and Simon Mahns at Axiom Math. They used the Comma tool, which allows classic cars to be driven autonomously by communicating with the vehicle’s electrical systems and sensors. Although such use is illegal on public roads, they tested the models on an empty parking lot with a foot on the brake. One model (GPT-6 Astra) was briefly tested, but more interesting results came from observing the vehicles' behavior.
In the heart of the tech world, they want the most advanced artificial intelligence to be the "off switch".
The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has signed an executive order requiring state agencies to examine the possibility of implementing a mandatory 'off switch' for the most advanced artificial intelligence models. The order does not directly impose such a switch but asks agencies to prepare recommendations by November 16th on whether and how such a system could be introduced. This proposed switch would allow emergency shutdowns of advanced AI models if they malfunctioned or went out of control, according to the French news agency AFP. Newsom justified this move by stating that the federal government is not doing enough to regulate AI development. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has warned against overestimating the risks of rapid AI advancement and urged American tech companies to continue developing the technology to maintain a competitive edge over China. California, home to many companies developing cutting-edge AI models, aims to accelerate work on comprehensive and responsible AI oversight before it is too late. The executive order also requires companies to grant access to their laboratories for independent experts who would conduct regular security reviews and assesss