"What a jerk!" Uncontested provocative statements can signal dominance
When people publicly agree with a statement that they privately disagree with, we infer that the speaker is dominant and likely to be in a superior hierarchical position, concludes a new study published in the scientific journal Social Psychological.....»»
Week in review: Free online cybersec courses, Signal post-quantum upgrade, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: September 2022 Patch Tuesday forecast: No sign of cooling off September is here, and for most of us in the northern hemisphere, cooler temperatures.....»»
Researchers publish post-quantum upgrade to the Signal protocol
PQShield published a white paper that lays out the quantum threat to secure end-to-end messaging and explains how post-quantum cryptography (PQC) can be added to the Signal secure messaging protocol to protect it from quantum attacks. The company is.....»»
Primate behavior changed as zoos closed for pandemic, research suggests
Primates spent more time resting and alone, performed more sexual and dominance behaviors and ate less when zoos and safari parks were closed to the public during the first COVID-19 lockdown, a study suggests......»»
Cutting-edge Analysis of EDGE Compute Nodes & 5G
NEDGE systems enable 5G/6G network providers to move cloud access, data processing, and storage closer to the consumer. This reduces the signal latency to levels that allow technologies such as autonomous vehicle control, AR/VR applications, eVTOL,.....»»
Chinese MLCC industry counts on market size and structural change to challenge Japanese dominance
China's fast-growing multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) market will see the country account for 43.5% of global MLCC demand by 2025, making it the largest, according to the Chinese market research firm JW Insights. The research estimates that more t.....»»
Microsoft and Nintendo are probably not raising console prices like Sony
Both Nintendo and Microsoft quickly got out statements to distance themselves in the wake of Sony announcing a price hike for the PS5. Both Nintendo and Microsoft quickly got out statements to distance themselves in the wake of Sony announcing a.....»»
Bioinspired molecular dyes for biomedical fluorescent imaging
Fluorescence imaging can be conducted with long Stokes shift dyes that minimize crosstalk between the excitation source and fluorescent emission to improve the signal-to-background ratio. Regardless, researchers still form simple, small molecule dyes.....»»
Cadence, UMC team up for 22nm analog and mixed-signal IC design flow certification
Cadence Design Systems' analog and mixed-signal (AMS) IC design flow has been certified for United Microelectronics' (UMC) 22ULP/ULL process technologies, according to the companies. This flow optimizes process efficiency and shortens design cycle ti.....»»
PlayStation sued for £5bn in the UK over ‘rip-off’ games
The gaming firm is accused of using its market dominance to impose extra charges and drive up prices......»»
Researchers gain new insights into a dynamic protein targeted in cancer therapy
New structural information about an enzyme target in cancer medicine could help the development of next generation inhibitors. The enzyme, called PARP1, senses DNA damage and sends a cellular signal to carry out repair. PARP1 activity is important to.....»»
Signal says hundreds of users may have been hit in phishing attack
Messaging app Signal urges users to re-register app to avoid potential attacks.....»»
Signal privacy: Twilio phishing attack exposed some phone numbers, but no other data
A phishing attack on communications giant Twilio led to a Signal privacy compromise for around 1,900 users. Their phone numbers were exposed, along with SMS verification codes that would allow an attacker to register accounts to a new device … mo.....»»
1,900 Signal users exposed following Twilio breach
The attacker behind the recent Twilio data breach may have accessed phone numbers and SMS registration codes for 1,900 users of the popular secure messaging app Signal. “Among the 1,900 phone numbers, the attacker explicitly searched for three.....»»
1,900 Signal users’ phone numbers exposed by Twilio phishing
No message, profile, or other data exposed—but SMS remains a weakness. Enlarge / Signal's security-minded messaging app is dealing with a third-party phishing attempt that exposed a small number of users' phone numbers. (credit: Gett.....»»
Rising cloud spending may not signal the end of traditional infrastructure
Augmenting existing systems with cloud resources, rather than replacing legacy altogether, creates an efficient, effective hybrid approach. Augmenting existing systems with cloud resources, rather than replacing legacy altogether, creates an effi.....»»
DOJ gearing up to sue Google over digital ad market dominance
The Department of Justice is reportedly preparing to sue Google over concerns that the company illegally controls the online advertising market.Google Chrome on a MacBook ProCurrently, the DOJ's lawyers are questioning publishers, hoping to gain addi.....»»
Tesla faces new probes into motorbike deaths, false advertising
NHTSA is investigating bike deaths as California says Tesla statements are "untrue." Enlarge / Elon Musk said in June that without autonomous driving technology, Tesla is "worth basically nothing." Tesla went into the weekend.....»»
Twitter subpoenas Elon Musk"s associates as legal battle heats up
Twitter has subpoenaed a number of Elon Musk's associates, according to court filings and public statements, as the company moves forward with its legal fight against the Tesla billionaire over his attempt to terminate their $44 billion acquisition d.....»»
Suck it, Picard. The Orville is Star Trek: The Next Generation’s true spiritual successor
With its found family dynamic and provocative themes, The Orville, and not Picard, is the true spiritual successor to Star Trek: The Next Generation......»»
Apple hires Lamborghini exec to work on its EV
The move is another signal that Apple is committed to producing a self-driving electric car following years of setbacks and upheaval......»»