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.....»»
10X coders beware: Meta’s new AI model boosts coding and debugging for free
New weights-available coding model is free for research and commercial use. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Benj Edwards) Meta is adding another Llama to its herd—and this one knows how to code. On Thursday, Meta unvei.....»»
Big Tech isn’t ready for landmark EU rules that take effect tomorrow [Updated]
Starting Friday, the EU will require more transparency from platforms than ever. Enlarge (credit: the_burtons | Moment) Tomorrow, the world's biggest tech companies will finally be confronted with a European Union law de.....»»
Leaked Wipeout source code leads to near-total rewrite and remaster
"Either let it be, or shut this thing down and get a real remaster going." Enlarge / Do you remember how fast Wipeout was in 1995? It's just as fast now. You, however, may not be as fast. Just saying. (credit: Psygnosis / Dominic.....»»
Zoom’s CEO thinks Zoom sucks for building trust, leaked audio reveals
Everyone being friendly on Zoom stifles creativity, Zoom founder said. Enlarge (credit: Morsa Images | DigitalVision) Earlier this month, Zoom announced a surprising decision to require some of its employees to return to.....»»
Big Tech isn’t ready for landmark EU rules that take effect tomorrow
Starting Friday, the EU will require more transparency from platforms than ever. Enlarge (credit: the_burtons | Moment) Tomorrow, the world's biggest tech companies will finally be confronted with a European Union law de.....»»
Researchers develop framework to guide electrolyte design for advanced batteries
From cellphones to electric vehicles to microgrids, the future is battery powered. The current go-to lithium-ion batteries, however, require hard-to-find, expensive materials, and their liquid electrolytes can make for a volatile product. Solid-state.....»»
WinRAR 0-day that uses poisoned JPG and TXT files under exploit since April
Vulnerability allows hackers to execute malicious code when targets open malicious ZIP files. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A newly discovered zero-day in the widely used WinRAR file-compression program has been exploit.....»»
IBM’s generative AI tool aims to refactor ancient COBOL code for its mainframes
Humans are still "in the driver's seat," but it could make code more modular. Enlarge / COBOL 73, as seen (inside Windows) in the IRS's Austin, Texas, offices in 2022. (credit: Washington Post / Getty Images) There are h.....»»
Juniper Networks fixes flaws leading to RCE in firewalls and switches
Juniper Networks has fixed four vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-36844, CVE-2023-36845, CVE-2023-36846, CVE-2023-36847) in Junos OS that, if chained together, could allow attackers to achieve remote code execution (RCE) on the company’s SRX firewalls.....»»
Understanding how attackers exploit APIs is more important than ever
In this Help Net Security video, Andy Hornegold, Product Lead at Intruder, dives into API security and explores how several recent high-profile breaches were caused by simple failings – which didn’t require sophisticated security to prevent. The.....»»
NHTSA proposes rule requiring seat belt warnings for front and rear passengers
NHTSA's proposed rule would amend a federal regulation for occupant crash protection, which currently mandates visual and audible alerts to encourage seat belt use for the driver's seat but does not require a warning for other seating positions......»»
WinRAR vulnerable to remote code execution, patch now! (CVE-2023-40477)
RARLAB has fixed a high-severity RCE vulnerability (CVE-2023-40477) in the popular file archiver tool WinRAR. About CVE-2023-40477 A widely used Windows-only utility, WinRAR can create and extract file archives in various compression formats (RAR, ZI.....»»
How To Install A Bidet and Bidet Toilet Seat- Complete Guide
Bidets make for a convenient bathroom upgrade that prevents water wastage while reducing toiletry costs. Despite the variations in the installation processes between bidet types, bidets may not require professional help to be attached to a toil.....»»
Scientists propose adapting a Mars ISRU system to the changing Mars environment
Human missions to Mars will require a substantial launch vehicle to ascend from Mars to rendezvous with a waiting Earth return vehicle in Mars orbit. For an ascending crew of 6, the current best estimate of oxygen propellants required for ascent is a.....»»
Consumer groups ask FTC to set car dealer obligation on spot deliveries
Several consumer groups petitioned the Federal Trade Commission to require that car dealers uphold credit terms in a "spot delivery" contract if a lender can't be found to buy the deal......»»
Florida"s academic standards distort the contributions that enslaved Africans made to American society
The state of Florida ignited a controversy when it released a set of 2023 academic standards that require fifth graders to be taught that enslaved Black people in the U.S. "developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their benefit.....»»
Building for Apple Vision Pro: Using the visionOS sample code
The Apple Vision Pro will bring an entirely new class of spatial apps to users. Here's how to get started by checking out Apple's sample code.When Apple introduced the Apple Vision Pro and visionOS two months ago at WWDC 2023, it shook the world. App.....»»
Apple could be refreshing the iPhone 14 with a USB-C port
Code found hidden in tvOS 17 suggests that older handsets might be getting the USB-C treatment too......»»
iPhone 15 Pro & A17 details, Maui family saved, and an iPhone repair debacle on the AppleInsider podcast
The AppleInsider Podcast hosts discuss new leaks pointing to a September 13 iPhone 15 launch, tvOS 17 beta code revealing mystery iPhone models, SOS via Satellite saving lives in the Maui wildfires, and Stephen going without an iPhone for a couple of.....»»
Researchers visualize novel catalyst at work
A novel catalysis scheme enables chemical reactions that were previously virtually impossible. A method developed at the University of Bonn is also environmentally friendly and does not require rare and precious metals......»»