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.....»»
Video: A signal from beyond
UConn astrophysicist Chiara Mingarelli is part of a team of researchers who recently published data on a hint of a signal that sent ripples of excitement through the physics community. These monumental findings are the culmination of 12 and a half ye.....»»
Lattice FPGAs with High I/O Density Bring Low Power Signal Bridging and Interface Management to Edge Devices
New Lattice MachXO2ZE FPGA Options Deliver High Density I/O Support at Small Size, Low Power to Enable Smart Consumer and Industrial IoT Edge Devices HILLSBORO, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC), the lo.....»»
10 Effective Points for a Better Software Testing Process
Despite what most of us might assume, software testing is not simply a matter of conducting a string of tests and evaluations, and getting the green signal. There’s an elaborate process and calculative approach to determine if an application will c.....»»
Are SAFEs obscuring today’s seed volume?
SAFEs have effectively pushed a lot of public signal regarding seed deals, and even smaller rounds, underground. Just over a year ago in our coverage of the 2019 venture capital market, we noted that “United States-demarcated angel.....»»
Rapid, reliable on-site drug detection using wearable sensor
Researchers in South Korea have successfully developed a wearable sensor that can detect illegal drugs in sweat by using nanomaterials technology that amplify the optical signal of narcotics to a flexible, body-worn material. Led by Dr. Ho Sang Jung,.....»»
Galaxy-Size Gravitational-Wave Detector Hints At Exotic Physics
The fabric of spacetime may be frothing with gigantic gravitational waves, and the possibility has sent physicists into a tizzy. A potential signal seen in the light from dead stellar cores known as pulsars has driven a flurry of theoretical papers s.....»»
Senate Democrats send a strong signal of support for Artemis Moon program
"We urge you to proceed with the planned selection." Enlarge / NASA has named a cadre of "Artemis Astronauts," but the program's future is uncertain. (credit: NASA) One of the biggest questions about space policy under the Biden administration.....»»
Researchers investigate signal transfer in proteins across multiple time scales
Consider for a moment a tree swaying in the wind. How long does it take for the movement of a twig to reach the trunk of the tree? How is this motion actually transmitted through the tree? Researchers at the University of Freiburg are transferring th.....»»
US households are spending close to $50 a month on streaming
The data could also be a signal that people are increasingly spending more time indoors in an effort to slow the spread of Covid-19......»»
Pebble founder launches Beeper, a universal chat app that rolls 15 top services into one
With Beeper, you get a unified inbox for WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, iMessage, Twitter, Slack, Discord, Signal and Instagram, just to name a few. The complete list of supported networks is available over on Beeper’s website, and the company tells.....»»
The US Rejoins the Paris Climate Accord. Will It Matter?
Biden’s first-day actions signal that he’s serious about global warming. But he’s got to make up for four years of lost time......»»
Signal and Telegram are also growing in China – for now
As fears over WhatsApp’s privacy policies send millions of users in the West to Signal and Telegram, the two encrypted apps are also seeing a slight user uptick in China, where WeChat has long dominated and the government has a tight grip on on.....»»
Signal Back After 24 Hours of Outages Caused by Surging Traffic
"After experiencing technical difficulties Friday, the Signal messaging app appears to be back up and running," reports the Verge: The company tweeted Saturday night that it was "back," although added that some users may still see error messages in.....»»
The best Wi-Fi extenders for 2021
Your network is only as good as your Wi-Fi signal. In this guide, we'll recommend the best Wi-Fi extenders to help boost your wireless signal and expand range......»»
WhatsApp changes: Signal messaging platform restored after surge prompts outage
Signal experienced a surge and stopped working after WhatsApp unveiled new privacy terms last week......»»
Thousands of Users Unknowingly Joined Signal Because of a 12-Year-Old"s App
"At least 10,000 Signal users can be attributed to a 12-year-old kid in India who created a somewhat popular clone of the encrypted chat app," reports Motherboard: Dev Sharma, a Signal user from Melbourne, Australia, found the Signal clone when he e.....»»
WhatsApp changes: Signal messaging platform stops working as downloads surge
Signal has been downloaded millions of times since WhatsApp unveiled new privacy terms last week......»»
Hard to crack research reveals how crop roots penetrate hard soils
Scientists have discovered a signal that causes roots to stop growing in hard soils which can be 'switched off' to allow them to punch through compacted soil—a discovery that could help plants to grow in even the most damaged soils......»»
E2E encrypted email providers also see sign-ups surge as chat app users flock to Signal and Telegram in search of privacy
Privacy concerns that have been driving app users to alternative chat apps like Signal and Telegram in recent weeks, since Facebook-owned WhatsApp announced a T&Cs change, appear to also be generating some uplift for end-to-end encrypted email provid.....»»
Signal"s Brian Acton Talks About Exploding Growth, Monetization and WhatsApp Data-Sharing Outrage
Brian Acton is crossing paths again with Facebook. From a report: Over more than a decade of building and operating WhatsApp, the company's co-founder first competed against and then sold his instant messaging app to the social juggernaut. Only a few.....»»