Cookies may be one of the most maligned parts of the internet, but they werenât always so notorious. Back in 1994, a young man named Lou Montulli developed the cookie as a way for website operators to help users save work by remembering them across multiple visits. The humble idea quickly caught on and morphed into a tool for advertisers to closely track user behavior across the internet and target... Read more âș
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A team of researchers has used machine learning to predict and explain terrorist attacks. Their tests suggest the models can accurately predict attacks in regions that are already affected by terrorism. However, they found that âblack swan events,â which occur sporadically, are almost impossible to predict. The researchers, led by Dr Andre Python from Zhejiang University in China, used publicly available data to analyze the location and data of attacks... Read more âș
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Fervent proponents of cryptocurrencies and the blockchains they run on have promised a lot. To them, these technologies represent salvation from corporate power over the internet, government intrusions on liberty, poverty and virtually everything else that ails society. But so far, the reality has mostly involved financial speculation with popular cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and dogecoin, which soar and plunge with alarming regularity. So what are cryptocurrencies and blockchain good for?... Read more âș
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Citizensâ assemblies are having a moment. Growing distrust in governments and experts has revived the ancient Greek method of empowering the public to participate in politics. The model is now gaining traction around the world. In the UK and France, for example, citizensâ assemblies have been convened to deliberate responses to climate change. But selecting the members of these bodies is a complicated task. Ideally, citizensâ assemblies should be both... Read more âș
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TLDR: This Infosec4TC membership opens up more than 90 self-guided courses with instruction of cybersecurity training like ethical hacking, penetration testing, and more. The world needs cybersecurity professionals. Badly. Very, very badly. In fact, the U.S. workforce is estimated to be about half a million cybersecurity pros short right now. Thatâs a huge number, which should make you concerned about the short-term security of all the digital systems you depend... Read more âș
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TLDR: The DNA My Dog Breed Identification Test can give you all the inside scoop on your dogâs insides, the genetics and health tips that can keep them happy and healthy for years. You may be married. You may have a significant other. You may have a child. You may have several children. Your life may be packed to the rafters with family, friends, co-workers, and others to help fill... Read more âș
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Escooter providers are forever seeking ways to facilitate, promote, and enforce safe and responsible ridership. Companies are increasingly turning to AI to aid their efforts. Uber recently published a patent using cameras, mapping, and custom AI processors to detect non-compliant rider behavior such as parking outside designed areas. Uber can then notify users of improper parking or issue penalties. Get free rides for sticking a helmet on your head Veoride... Read more âș
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One of the key challenges of deep reinforcement learning modelsâthe kind of AI systems that have mastered Go, StarCraft 2, and other gamesâis their inability to generalize their capabilities beyond their training domain. This limit makes it very hard to apply these systems to real-world settings, where situations are much more complicated and unpredictable than the environments where AI models are trained. But scientists at AI research lab DeepMind claim... Read more âș
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Surrounding Earth is a powerful magnetic field created by swirling liquid iron in the planetâs core. Earthâs magnetic field may be nearly as old as the Earth itself â and stands in stark contrast to the Moon, which completely lacks a magnetic field today. But did the Moonâs core generate a magnetic field in the past? In the 1980s, geophysicists studying rocks brought back by Apollo astronauts concluded the Moon... Read more âș
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Last night, Apple made a huge announcement that itâll be scanning iPhones in the US for Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). As a part of this initiative, the company is partnering with the government and making changes to iCloud, iMessage, Siri, and Search. However, security experts are worried about surveillance and the risks of data leaks. Before taking a look at those concerns, letâs understand, what is Apple doing exactly?... Read more âș
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After being postponed a year due to the pandemic, the 2021 Tokyo Olympics are cause for great excitement. Weâve waited impatiently to once again, behold the impressive display of sporting skills and competitive endeavors from the top athletes in the world. But an additional factor to get excited about this year is the introduction of many new technologies used to enhance the whole experience. Being held in Japan, arguably one... Read more âș
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Marketing for early-stage technology companies is one of the most active discussions in media, blogs, meetups, conferences, and wherever. Yet, despite the degree of coverage, founders can still struggle to understand how to correctly approach marketing for early-stage startups. Iâve noticed a few reoccurring misconceptions crop up in chats Iâve had with entrepreneurs across a range of industries. Since these beliefs can be huge roadblocks to a companyâs business success,... Read more âș
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As someone whoâs been on tablets PCs since before the Surface line even popularized 2-in-1s, Iâm something of a religious stylus user. I wrote many of my college notes on Microsoftâs OneNote, but in the last few years, the app has lived in a rather frustrating dichotomy. You had âOneNote for Windows 10,â built on the more modern UWP code and available right from the Windows Store, and then you... Read more âș
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Everyone knows the pain of losing your metro ticket and having to line up behind tourists at the station gates as you rush to meet a train. Moscow Metro recently announced a trial of facial recognition called FacePay on the Filevskaya metro line. 1000 commuters are participating in the trial, and the process is simple. Users install the Moscow Metro app, then upload a photo of their face and link... Read more âș
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TLDR: The combination of a HomePower One Backup Battery Power Station and the SolarPower One Portable Solar Panel can have you absolutely ready when the power goes out. One any given day, you can do a quick Google search and pull up a dozen stories. Thousands of people without power in Great Falls, Montana after a substation failed. Or thousands more in the dark after equipment failure in Denver, Colo.... Read more âș
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Google today unveiled four new Nest cameras and a doorbell in an effort to simplify home security â and bring its strongest competition to Amazonâs Ring system yet. They also include Nestâs first battery-powered units, as well as a reduction in price in a redesigned wired Nest Cam, making its security products more accessible than ever. Long story short, hereâs whatâs new: 2nd Gen Google Nest Cam (wired) â $100... Read more âș
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During a rather historic meeting at the White House on Thursday, automakers, the United Autoworkers (UAW), and other leaders officially expressed their support to Biden administrationâs plans to strengthen American leadership on clean vehicles. Through a series of statements, it became clear that the US is finally fully committed to reducing its greenhouse emissions and building a more sustainable transportation model. Ford, GM, and Stellantis announced their common goal to... Read more âș
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Days after Oppo revealed its new-gen under-the-screen camera tech, Xiaomi is set to debut its own in a mainstream device. The company is expected to show off its tech in the Mi Mix 4, launching on August 10. Agatha Tang, the companyâs head of global PR, posted a teaser on Twitter touting the clear screen design without a notch or a hole punch. Innovating on innovation pic.twitter.com/dpl4RmZ7v4 â Agatha Tang... Read more âș
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The typical Australian will change careers five to seven times during their professional lifetime, by some estimates. And this is likely to increase as new technologies automate labor, production is moved abroad, and economic crises unfold. Jobs disappearing is not a new phenomenon â have you seen an elevator operator recently? â but the pace of change is picking up, threatening to leave large numbers of workers unemployed and unemployable.... Read more âș
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If you had gotten used to navigating Facebookâs settings, time to wake up and get to work again. Because the company is rolling out a redesigned settings page on its mobile apps. The new design has a total of six categories:Â Account, Preferences, Audience and Visibility, Permissions, Your Information, and Community Standards and Legal Policies. With this design change, some of the earlier sections such as Security, Privacy, Ads, and... Read more âș
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