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In this article, the author discusses WordPress security features related to nonces and AJAX/REST requests and identifies three critical vulnerabilities in popular WordPress plugins. WordPress powers 43% of websites on the internet, making it a prime target for exploitation. The author highlights that many plugins solely rely on nonces for authorization, which can lead to […]
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Chemical ‘waves’ can encode information like radio waves, according to a team led by Stephen Fletcher from the University of Oxford. They developed a reaction network that generated oscillations to shape the waves for data transduction. This innovative concept could be integrated into biological systems and devices. By controlling variables like the rate of injection […]
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have accidentally created a super-black material that absorbs almost all light, opening up possibilities for fine jewelry, solar cells, and precision optical devices. The material, named Nxylon, remains black even when coated with gold and can replace rare black woods like ebony and rosewood in watch faces and […]
Roometron offers a unique opportunity to boost your real estate marketing with eye-catching 3D visuals. They transform floor plans into interactive 3D spaces, allowing for immersive VR experiences. The pay-as-you-go model is budget-friendly at just $16 per house plan. Roometron’s fast and efficient 3D technology is compatible with mobile and VR devices. From residential homes […]
Xmoji is a straightforward X11 emoji keyboard that works independently of toolkits or input methods. With features like left-clicking to insert emojis with zero-width spaces, and a search tab to find emojis by name, the tool aims to improve emoji handling for X11 applications. Unique to Xmoji is its use of X resources for appearance […]
In East Germany during the 1980s, Superfest glasses were created with extraordinary durability, resistant to breakage and designed to last five times longer than regular glasses. However, their strength ultimately led to their decline in the market as glass retailers rely on products breaking for profit. Despite being unseen objects in daily life, drinking glasses […]
BudgetFlow is a new app designed to help you manage your budget in a visual and interactive way through flow charts. The site is in beta and welcomes feedback. Users can create budgets and view them as sankey diagrams. A unique feature is the Smart Pockets, which can automate sending excess cash to another pocket […]
In February of 2017, the Oroville Dam spillway in California was severely damaged due to heavy rain. The failure was attributed, in part, to the drainage system below the spillway. Water can create pressure that lifts and moves structures, so drains are used to relieve this pressure. French drains, named after American inventor Henry French, […]
Happy S’mores Day! In today’s Follow Up, we dive into the infamous Wolf of Wall Street cold call script and the successful sales team at Stratton Oakmont. Despite their illegal activities, their sales tactics are dissected, including the power of pattern interrupts, objections handling, and the secret weapon “Fair enough?”. Qualifying prospects early, scarcity tactics, […]
After thirteen years, X is closing its San Francisco headquarters. CEO Linda Yaccarino announced in an email that employees will be relocated to the South Bay. Engineering workers will share an office in Palo Alto with another company owned by Elon Musk, while the remaining employees will move to Santana Row in San Jose. The […]