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A startup called Haemanthus, connected to Elizabeth Holmes's partner Billy Evans, is drawing uncomfortable comparisons to Theranos. The company holds patents and has attracted investors, but has yet to produce an actual product. Given the history, the tech and biotech communities are watching this one very closely indeed.
Shifting to social media, Mastodon has released version five point zero, a significant milestone for the decentralized platform that has long positioned itself as an alternative to corporate-owned networks. The update signals continued momentum for the fediverse, though whether this release can meaningfully grow its user base beyond the already-converted remains the real question.
And on a lighter but genuinely interesting note, a developer called Quarter has released a terminal-based game launcher that sits quietly on top of whatever gaming client you already use. No logins, no data collection, no API keys. It simply reads your library and hands control back to your existing client. It is a small, honest tool built for people who live in the terminal and just want to play a game without the noise.
Keep surfing. Tech Beat out.
