IBM Makes Encryption Paradox Practical
“Fully homomorphic” cryptography allows partial access to digital vaults without ever opening their locks How do you access the contents of a safe without ever opening its lock or otherwise getting inside? This riddle may seem confounding,.....»»
Thirsty on the moon? Just throw some regolith in the microwave
No matter where we go in the universe, we're going to need water. Thus far, human missions to Earth orbit and the moon have taken water with them. But while that works for short missions, it isn't practical in the long term. Water is heavy, and it wo.....»»
The WhatsApp of secure computation
A key term when discussing encryption these days is end-to-end (E2E) encryption. The idea with E2E encryption is that data is kept confidential between the encryptor and the intended receiver. This might seem an obvious requirement, but not all so-ca.....»»
World Press Freedom Day: organizations join forces to save encryption
World Press Freedom Day: organizations join forces to save encryption.....»»
I used System76’s Pangolin for weeks, and Linux was not the biggest problem
A comfy keyboard, weird trackpad, blah webcam, and notably mature Linux desktop. Enlarge / The Pangolin has a somewhat plain, practical all-black look. It gets a little wilder when you start plugging things into its gracious arra.....»»
Researchers: Drone seeding and E-seeds sound exciting, but ecosystem restoration needs practical solutions
A drone drops a small wooden projectile with three spiral tails and a seed mounted on the tip. It gently lands on the bare ground and sits there, exposed to the elements, until it rains. Then, the moisture penetrates the wood fibers, and the spiral t.....»»
Watch Strap Co. Fury Apple Watch band review: timeless and practical
The Watch Strap Co. Fury Diamond Edition Apple Watch Strap is an armor-like, stainless steel band that's stylish and built to last.Watch Strap Co. is a London-based company that offers various Apple Watch bands for men and women. The company focuses.....»»
Google Authenticator sync lacks end-to-end encryption, but Google is working on it
Google finally added a great feature to Google Authenticator, support for account syncing, which will save you a lot of trouble along the way. You … The post Google Authenticator sync lacks end-to-end encryption, but Google is working on it app.....»»
Apple"s diversity efforts are "selfish & practical" says head of developer relations
Apple's head of developer relations, Susan Prescott, says the company continues to focus on inclusion and diversity and promises new features at WWDC 2023.Apple continues efforts on diversity and inclusionSpeaking at a recent event at Apple's new off.....»»
Thales CTE-RWP protects critical files and folders from ransomware attacks
At RSA Conference 2023, Thales launched CipherTrust Transparent Encryption Ransomware Protection (CTE-RWP), an optional licensed feature to the CipherTrust Data Security Platform. CTE-RWP will elevate the protection of customer files and folders from.....»»
2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country Review: Unconventional Appeal
As exclusive as it is practical, the Volvo V60 Cross Country may be overshadowed by SUVs, but for wagon fans that's arguably part of its charm. As exclusive as i.....»»
Valley-transistor in two-dimensional materials: An ingredient for all-optical quantum technologies
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have devised a novel method to construct valley transistors in two-dimensional materials using brief light pulses, bringing us closer to realizing practical all-optical quantum technologies......»»
33 practical gift ideas for Mother’s Day 2023
Thoughtful tech gifts that will delight moms this Mother's Day. These Mother's Day gifts are mom-approved! (credit: Soleil Summer | Condé Nast) There’s no such thing as a perfect Mother’s Day gift—not in the abstract. Motherly.....»»
I was wrong. E-bikes are so practical, they’re a transit cheat code
You’ve probably rolled your eyes at them. So have I. And we’re both wrong. E-bikes are the commuting solution right under your upturned nose......»»
Proton launching end-to-end encrypted password manager beta as an iCloud Keychain alternative
Delivering on one of Proton Mail users’ top requests for years, Proton is starting the beta of its password manager. Naturally, coming from Proton, it features end-to-end encryption and is open source so anyone can audit the security features. Rea.....»»
FBI and others urge Meta to halt encryption plans, citing child abuse risk
Global task force claims tech firms "blindfold themselves to child sexual abuse." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Olemedia) The long-running battle over encryption between tech companies and law enforcement continues, wi.....»»
Quantum effects of D-Wave’s hardware boost its performance
A clear performance edge, though the relevance to practical problems remains unclear. Enlarge / The D-Wave hardware is, quite literally, a black box. (credit: D-Wave) Before we had developed the first qubit, theoretician.....»»
Meta plan to make Facebook messages more secure faces law enforcement backlash
Global task force claims tech firms "blindfold themselves to child sexual abuse." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Olemedia) The long-running battle over encryption between tech companies and law enforcement continues, wi.....»»
A practical guide for why spatial audio music is great
Most people shrug off spatial audio because they don't know what it is or have decided it's a gimmick, but others are convinced Dolby Atmos songs sound better. Here are some practical examples of that, and why spatial audio benefits music.Dolby Atmos.....»»
Entrust offers zero-trust solutions for authentication, HSM, and multi-cloud compliance
Entrust is supporting organizations’ zero trust journey with new foundational identity, encryption, and key management solutions. “Zero trust approaches are reshaping security in a perimeter-less world. While the conversation often starts with id.....»»
Proton launches shared calendars while keeping end-to-end encryption
Privacy-focused Proton is out today with an upgrade for its calendar service. While maintaining end-to-end encryption, Proton now features shared calendars to better collaborate with friends, family, colleagues, and more. more… The post Proton la.....»»