Et Tu, Signal?
Software developer Stephen Diehl on Signal's move to introduce support for cryptocurrency: Many technologists viscerally felt yesterday's announcement as a punch to the gut when we heard that the Signal messaging app was bundling an embedded cryptocu.....»»
Linux Has Been Bitten By Its Most High-Severity Vulnerability in Years
Cognitive Dissident writes: Ars Technica is reporting a major new vulnerability in Linux. Named "Dirty Pipeline" it involves abuse of 'pipes' at the shell level as you might guess. The name Dirty Pipe is meant to both signal similarities to Dirty Cow.....»»
UK government wants to kill off mobile signal blackspots for good
New laws will see rural areas connected quicker, and 5G rollout accelerated......»»
Snapdragon X70 5G modem packs an AI processor to improve signal strength and power efficiency
The Snapdragon X70 is also billed as the only modem capable of supporting every commercial 5G band, from 600 MHz to 41 GHz, for universal compatibility across operators’ networks. Furthermore, it’s the first to offer 4x downlink carrier aggregati.....»»
Authors use they/them pronouns less frequently in publications
More people are using "they/them" pronouns to signal their gender identity, but writers tend to avoid using "they" to refer to a single person, according to a new study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill......»»
Zilltek makes high-end MEMS microphones for notebooks
MEMS microphone and power management IC (PMIC) design house Zilltek Technology has focused development and production of digital MEMS microphones on high-end notebook-use models featuring high signal-to-noise (S/N) ratios, and these models are ideal.....»»
For female yellowthroats, there"s more than one way to spot a winning mate
For female common yellowthroats, beauty isn't just skin—or features—deep. New research provides evidence that large or showy physical features of males attract females because they signal high-quality male genes, such as those linked with robus.....»»
Parade optimistic about 2022 revenue prospects
Taiwan-based Parade Technologies, a supplier of mixed-signal ICs for display and high-speed interface standards, is expecting revenue growth in 2022 after meeting its revenue target in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to company chairman and CEO.....»»
Parade expects up to 9% revenue growth in 1Q22
Parade Technologies, a supplier of mixed-signal ICs for display and high-speed interface standards, expects to post revenues of between US$193.5 million and US$212.5 million in the first quarter of 2022, which would represent a slight 1% decrease or.....»»
Twitter is rolling out verified NFT profile pictures
Twitter on Thursday began rolling out a feature that will let some users set NFTs that they own as their profile picture to signal their investment in the emerging digital art space. The move makes Twitter one of the best-known tech platforms so far.....»»
EFF praises Android’s new 2G kill switch, wants Apple to follow suit
In some countries, 2G only serves as an attack vector, so why not turn it off? Enlarge / This phone is receiving a 2G signal. (credit: Getty Images) The Electronic Frontier Foundation is celebrating Google's addition of a 2G.....»»
Control all your PC lighting from a single app with Signal RGB
Signal RGB is a free application that allows control of all your peripheral's lighting effects. Razer, Corsair, SteelSeries, HyperX, Logitech, and more are supported......»»
Federal Investigators Say They Used Encrypted Signal Messages To Charge Far-Right Militia Group Leader
JoeyRox shares a report from CNBC: Federal investigators claimed to access encrypted Signal messages used to help charge the leader of the Oath Keepers, an extremist far-right militia group, and other defendants in a seditious plot on Jan. 6, 2021. I.....»»
Moxie Marlinspike Has Stepped Down as CEO of Signal
Signal founder Moxie Marlinspike is stepping down as CEO of the company, he announced in a blog post on Monday. Executive chairman Brian Acton will serve as acting CEO until a replacement is found. From a report: "Every day, I'm struck by how boundle.....»»
First images of enzyme provide insights into cause of hereditary neurological disease
WEHI researchers have produced the first molecular images of an enzyme that controls proteins to signal and communicate with each other in human cells. The discovery could help to solve the mystery cause of a rare group of hereditary neurodegenerativ.....»»
Swiss Army Backs Home-grown IM Service Amid Privacy Concerns
The Swiss army has told its ranks to stop using foreign instant-messaging services like WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram for official communications. Instead, it's opting for a Swiss alternative -- in part over concerns about legislation in Washington t.....»»
Signal has quietly rolled out a new payments system
Millions of Signal users can now pay and be paid using a new privacy coin called MobileCoin......»»
Signal"s Cryptocurrency Feature Has Gone Worldwide
A beta "payments" feature now lets users of the popular encrypted messaging app send MobileCoin around the globe. From a report: In the spring of 2021, the encrypted communications app Signal announced that it would add a payments feature in beta for.....»»
Newly-discovered protein in the rod cells of the retina helps us see in dim light
PSI scientists have shed light on an important component of the eye: a protein in the rod cells of the retina which helps us see in dim light. Acting as an ion channel in the cell membrane, the protein is responsible for relaying the optical signal f.....»»
Cylindrical vector beam multiplexer/demultiplexer using off-axis polarization control
Cylindrical vector beam (CVB) multiplexing has emerged as a powerful technique to boost signal channels. Coupling and separating CVBs are two pivotal elements in CVB multiplexing communication. Although off-axis control technologies such as miniature.....»»
How to boost your cell signal
We’ll show you how to get better cell reception and ways to increase your cell phone signal strength so you can stop running around looking for that extra bar......»»