Hashtag Trending Aug.22- Biometrics not as foolproof as it seems? Meta obstructs critical emergency updates amidst wildfires in Canada; John Warnock, co-founder of Adobe has passed
Hacking your finger takes on a whole new meaning. Meta/Facebook’s banning of Canadian news leaves victims of wildfires unable to share valuable and maybe even lifesaving information, QR Codes evade detection in phishing schemes and a legend has passed with the death of John Warnock, co-founder of Adobe. These
Read moreUK’s CMA confirms decision to block Microsoft-Activision but opens fresh probe of restructured deal proposal
The UK’s antitrust regulator has confirmed its April decision to block the $68.7BN Microsoft-Activision gaming mega-merger — rejecting arguments by Microsoft that it should overturn its original prohibition because of developments since the original decision. However in a simultaneous announcement today the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a
Read moreNavigating Immunity, Resilience, and Recovery: Veeam’s Insights from VeeamON Tour 2023
Veeam 2023 Report: 93% ransomware hits backups, 45% targets production data—startling trends spotlight urgent cybersecurity needs. This alarming statistic underscores the enduring presence of ransomware, emphasizing the imperative for businesses to fortify their defenses. Veeam Software, a leading authority in Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery, has recently spotlighted effective strategies for
Read moreX is planning to hide headlines from news links for ‘improved aesthetics’
Elon Musk-owned X, formerly Twitter, is planning to roll out a new way to display news links without any headline or description. The social network will display just the link and the header image in a post, according to a report by Fortune. Musk confirmed the move in a post
Read moreTaxi Fair Negotiating App Available for Lesotho Commuters
Global innovator in mobility and urban services, inDrive, has announced the introduction of its ride-hailing service in Lesotho, as part of the company’s ongoing expansion in Southern Africa. Unlike conventional ride-hailing apps, inDrive permits drivers and passengers to determine their own fares, rather than complying with prices set by algorithms.
Read moreA Guide to Migrating from Webpack to Vite
Learn how to migrate a frontend app from Webpack to Vite, including why you should do it, and how to install Vite and update plugins. Continue reading A Guide to Migrating from Webpack to Vite on SitePoint.
Read moreOne company’s quest to eliminate battery fires
Battery fires are bad. Just ask LG, GM, Tesla, Volkswagen or any of the hundreds of people whose e-bikes have caught fire. While fires caused by EVs are a relative rarity compared with fossil fuel vehicles, that doesn’t mean they’re not dangerous. But there’s something that batteries have that fossil
Read moreMedical research made understandable with AI (ep. 601)
On today’s episode we chat with two of the leaders at Sorcero: CEO Dipanwita Das and CTO Hellmut. Sorcero uses AI and large language models to make medical texts more discoverable and readable, helping knowledge to more easily spread, increasing the chances doctors and patients will find the solutions they
Read moreX reportedly tests removing headlines from links to news articles
The Verge A report from Fortune claims that X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, has tested stripping headlines from articles shared on the site. Posts would only include the lead image and the URL, unless the person or publisher posting the link adds their own text, per
Read moreDipp uses AI to fix bottlenecks between marketing and design teams
Before founding dipp, Jennifer Chen and Mikhail Abramov spent 15 years working as art directors in New York City. During that time, Chen says they realized that the marketing, sales and design process have stayed the same, despite new technology and tools being introduced to the market, and is often
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