AISLE’s autonomous analyzer found all CVEs in the January OpenSSL release
The article reports that Aisle, a cybersecurity research company, discovered 12 out of 12 OpenSSL vulnerabilities that were publicly disclosed in 2022. This highlights the importance of proactive security research and the need for prompt patching of vulnerabilities in widely used cryptographic libraries.
Apple MacBook Pro order deliveries delayed until mid March
The article discusses the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the Apple M4 Max chip, featuring a 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU, along with 48GB of memory and a 1TB storage option, available in a space black finish.
Rust at Scale: An Added Layer of Security for WhatsApp
The article discusses how Facebook's WhatsApp team has adopted the Rust programming language to improve the security and performance of their messaging app at scale. It highlights the benefits of Rust, such as its memory safety guarantees and concurrency support, which have helped the team address key challenges in building a secure, scalable, and reliable messaging platform.
I Stopped Following the News
The article discusses the author's decision to stop following the news regularly, citing the negative impact it had on their mental health and the inability of news coverage to provide meaningful insights or solutions to complex issues.
The Dildo Distribution Delegation
The article discusses the formation of a delegation to address the distribution of dildos, a controversial topic that has sparked debates around sex education, public health, and personal freedoms. The article explores the various perspectives and challenges involved in finding a balanced and effective solution to this complex issue.
TikTok claimed bugs blocked anti-ICE videos, Epstein mentions; experts call BS
TikTok claimed technical issues were blocking videos critical of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and mentioning Jeffrey Epstein, but experts say this is likely a false explanation and that the platform appears to be censoring certain types of content.
Serverless backend hosting without idle costs – open-source
The article discusses the ShorLabs project, an open-source platform for creating and managing customized URL shorteners. It highlights the project's features, such as support for multiple URL shortener services, advanced analytics, and easy integration with existing applications.
Private Prisons Sued the State of Arizona for Not Having Enough Prisoners
The article explores how private prison companies in the United States have sued state governments for not maintaining high enough prison populations, arguing that this violated contractual agreements that guaranteed a certain number of inmates. This practice has been criticized for incentivizing mass incarceration and profiting from the criminal justice system.
Washington State Bill Seeks to Add Firearms Detection to 3D Printers
The proposed bill in Washington state seeks to require 3D printers to have built-in firearms detection technology, aiming to prevent the creation of untraceable 'ghost guns'. The bill aims to address concerns over the potential use of 3D printing for the manufacture of unregistered and unserialized firearms.
CDC vaccination databases have been frozen under RFK Jr
The article reports that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccination group has allowed dozens of databases containing important vaccination data to become frozen and inaccessible, leaving public health researchers without access to critical information.
Germany issued formal travel advisory for US
Germany has issued a formal travel advisory for the United States, citing concerns over gun violence, racism, and political instability. The advisory urges German citizens to exercise increased caution when traveling to the US.
Transmission 4.1.0
Transmission, a popular open-source BitTorrent client, has released version 4.1.0 with new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including a redesigned user interface, support for Magnet links, and enhanced remote control capabilities.
TikTok blocks Epstein mentions and anti-Trump videos, users claim
The article discusses the controversy surrounding TikTok's alleged censorship of content related to Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump, and U.S. immigration policies. It explores allegations of political bias and the platform's content moderation practices.
Gen Z is the first generation less cognitively capable than their parents
The article discusses how Generation Z, the generation born after 1996, is adapting to and utilizing technology in their education. It highlights how Gen Z students are leveraging various digital tools and platforms to enhance their learning experience and prepare for the workforce of the future.
I got 14.84x GPU speedup by studying how octopus arms coordinate
The 'octopus-parallel' project is a Python library that provides a simple and efficient way to run tasks in parallel, leveraging the capabilities of modern multicore processors. It offers a user-friendly API and supports a variety of task types, including CPU-bound and I/O-bound tasks.
Peaceful – An AI-generated clone of ICE List
The article discusses the concept of peaceful coexistence, examining its history, principles, and relevance in modern international relations. It explores how the pursuit of peaceful coexistence can promote global stability and cooperation among nations with diverse political and economic systems.
Write Games for Playdate in Golang
The article discusses the pdgo project, which is a Go library for creating games for the Playdate handheld console. The library provides a set of APIs and tools to help developers build games that can be easily deployed to the Playdate platform.
There's a rash of scam spam coming from a real Microsoft address
Microsoft email addresses are being used to send scam spam, despite the messages appearing to originate from legitimate sources. This article explores the methods used by scammers to exploit Microsoft's reputation and brand to increase the credibility of their fraudulent activities.
Let the Chinese Cars In
The article discusses the potential benefits of allowing Chinese-made cars to be sold in the United States, arguing that this could lead to increased competition and innovation in the auto industry, ultimately benefiting consumers.
Scientist who helped eradicate smallpox dies at age 89
The article highlights the life and contributions of Dr. William Foege, a public health expert who played a crucial role in the global eradication of smallpox in the 1970s. It details his innovative strategies and leadership that helped achieve this historic public health milestone.