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Researchers have made a breakthrough in 3D printing by successfully creating a robotic hand with bones, ligaments, and tendons made of different polymers. This was made possible by a new technology that combines 3D printing with a laser scanner and a feedback mechanism. By using slow-curing polymers with enhanced elastic properties, the researchers were able […]
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Signal, the encrypted messaging and calling app, is a nonprofit service that has gained widespread popularity and competes with well-funded Silicon Valley competitors like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. Signal announced that its operating costs for this year are around $40 million and are projected to reach $50 million by 2025. The president of Signal, Meredith […]
In June 2023, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) discovered a 0-day exploit targeting Zimbra Collaboration, an email server used by many organizations. The vulnerability allowed malicious scripts to be injected into websites, leading to email data theft and credential phishing. TAG observed four different groups exploiting the bug, even after a patch was released. This […]
Beak.js is a powerful tool that allows you to integrate custom conversational assistants into your React applications. One of its key features is a built-in UI, which provides a beautiful and fully customizable chat window for your users. Additionally, Beak.js is easy to use and can be seamlessly integrated into your existing React app with […]
A recent study conducted by Elizabeth Bowman and her colleagues at the University of Melbourne has shown that ‘smart drugs’, such as Ritalin and modafinil, may not be as beneficial for cognitive enhancement as previously thought. The researchers studied 40 healthy individuals aged between 18 and 35 and conducted a knapsack optimization problem task to […]
Numbat is a programming language that aims to simplify computations with physical units. It has a static type system where physical dimensions act as types. For example, the expression “3 months” has a type of Time. The language allows for easy conversion between units without changing type annotations. Explicit type annotations can help avoid mistakes […]
In this web content, the author discusses their research on weaknesses and attack vectors in password reset options. They highlight a pattern they noticed when resetting passwords on various websites, where part of the phone number is masked in a way that reveals only a few digits. They provide a list of popular websites and […]
Signal is a widely used messaging app known for its strong privacy features. It uses the Signal Protocol, which is a leading end-to-end encryption technology used by other platforms like WhatsApp and Google Messages. Signal is a non-profit organization, which sets it apart from other tech companies that prioritize profit over privacy. The app is […]
At the Linux Plumbers Conference in 2023, Thomas Gleixner announced that the addition of realtime support to Linux is almost complete. The main challenge left to tackle is printk(), which handles printing messages to system consoles and logs. Gleixner described printk() as “stupid” and explained that it is currently synchronous, causing unnecessary latency and hindering […]
In this article, the author reflects on the state of user interface (UI) design and usability. The author acknowledges that their previous rant on UI problems was popular and prompts them to write a follow-up. They express frustration with the lack of change and the recurring non-arguments that arise when discussing these issues. The author […]