GitHub Will Require All Code Contributors To Use 2FA
GitHub, the code hosting platform used by tens of millions of software developers around the world, announced today that all users who upload code to the site will need to enable one or more forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) by the end of 2023.....»»
Juniper fixes critical RCE in its SRX firewalls and EX switches (CVE-2024-21591)
Juniper Networks has fixed a critical pre-authentication remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability (CVE-2024-21591) in Junos OS on SRX firewalls and EX switches. About CVE-2024-21591 CVE-2024-21591 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could a.....»»
Android 15 might bring back lock screen widgets
After iOS 16 reintroduced lock screen widgets, Google is dusting off its old code. Enlarge / Jelly Bean is back! (credit: Andrew Cunningham) It sure looks like Android 15 is going to have lock screen widgets. The Android.....»»
New paper explores four nearby fast radio burst sources
Fleeting blasts of energy from space, known as fast radio bursts (FRBs), are a cosmic enigma. A Canadian-led international team of researchers has published new findings suggesting that supernovae are the predominant contributors to forming sources t.....»»
HackerOne collaborates with Semgrep to streamline code review for modern development
HackerOne announced a partnership with code security solution, Semgrep, to combine Semgrep’s automated code security tools with expert support from HackerOne PullRequest code reviewers. Security teams can now analyze code through Semgrep and ha.....»»
Vision Pro could gain an Apple Pencil-like controller
Despite Apple emphasizing that the Apple Vision Pro does not require any kind of handheld controller, it is researching how to make an Apple Pencil for it that will have virtual brush tips, seen only by the wearer.Either a very chunky Apple Pencil or.....»»
BBEdit 15 adds new Minimap and ChatGPT built into the app
BBEdit, a popular text and code editor for macOS, received a huge update this week to version 15. With BBEdit 15, users will find a new Minimap to get an overview of the document, but the main highlight of the update is the ChatGPT integration built.....»»
A magnetically actuated acoustic metamaterial
Space coiling acoustic metamaterials are static and require manual reconfiguration for sound-field modulation. In a new report published in Communications Materials, Christabel Choi, and a team of scientists in computer science and engineering in the.....»»
Researchers develop technique to prevent software bugs
A team of computer scientists led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently announced a new method for automatically generating whole proofs that can be used to prevent software bugs and verify that the underlying code is correct. This new.....»»
SQLi vulnerability in Cacti could lead to RCE (CVE-2023-51448)
A blind SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2023-51448) in Cacti, a widely-used network monitoring, performance and fault management framework, could lead to information disclosure and potentially remote code execution. Cacti is often used in network op.....»»
Apple Vision Pro has 16GB of memory, potentially 1TB of storage
The Apple Vision Pro may be equipped with 16GB of memory at launch, code exploration has uncovered, with storage for the mixed-reality headset potentially able to reach as high as 1TB.Watching Spatial Video on an Apple Vision ProApple announced that.....»»
Rapid AI development is putting security and privacy at risk
It doesn't require much knowledge to poison or misdirect an AI in most phases of its development.....»»
Study explores the properties of a faint tidal disruption event
Using a spectral synthesis code designed to simulate conditions in interstellar matter, astronomers have explored a faint tidal disruption event (TDE) designated iPTF16fnl. Results of the study, published Dec. 29 on the pre-print server arXiv, delive.....»»
The 11 best USB-C cables for 2024, chosen by experts
Many new smartphones require USB cables, as do various accessories. Our roundup of the best and most versatile cables on the market will make your choice easy......»»
The 11 best USB-C cables for 2024
Many new smartphones require USB cables, as do various accessories. Our roundup of the best and most versatile cables on the market will make your choice easy......»»
Get 240+ Mac apps for $72.25 with this 1-year Setapp subscription deal
Retailing for $119.88, a 1-year subscription to Setapp's Personal Plan for Mac is now available for just $72.25 with a bonus promo code. This offer ends on January 8.Unlock the full feature set of your Mac with a yearly subscription to Setapp. This h.....»»
The Sims 5: release date speculation, trailers, gameplay, and more
The Sims 5 is currently being worked on under the code name Project Rene. Here's everything you need to know about your next life-sim obsession ahead of launch......»»
Job ads with wide pay ranges can deter applicants
As more states require employers to list compensation on job ads, a trending strategy to use very wide pay ranges could potentially harm recruitment, according to a Washington State University study......»»
Chicken whisperers: Humans crack the clucking code
A University of Queensland-led study has found humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased, just by the sound of their clucks......»»
Samsung confirms Galaxy AI features will require an internet connection
Samsung has confirmed that the AI features in the Galaxy S24 series will require an internet connection. The post Samsung confirms Galaxy AI features will require an internet connection appeared first on Phandroid. One of the issues with A.....»»
Strategies to engineer metal-organic frameworks for efficient photocatalysis
The ever-increasing global energy shortage and the worsening of the environment urgently require the substitution of conventional fossil-based energy for green and sustainable energy......»»