Patents for software and genetic code could be revived by two bills in Congress
PERA and PREVAIL want to re-enable patents struck down by Supreme Court rulings. Enlarge / An image from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where in 1874, the newest thing was not software or genetic compositions, but shutter.....»»
Containers have 600+ vulnerabilities on average
Containers are the fastest growing – and weakest cybersecurity link – in software supply chains, according to NetRise. Companies are struggling to get container security right. Issues from misconfigured clouds, containers, and networks to.....»»
Microsoft fixes exploited zero-day (CVE-2024-49138)
On December 2024 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft resolved 71 vulnerabilities in a variety of its products, including a zero-day (CVE-2024-49138) that’s been exploited by attackers in the wild to execute code with higher privileges. CVE-2024-49138 expl.....»»
Hey musicians, don’t miss Positive Grid’s 12 Days of Gearmas
Need a gift for musicians, be sure to check out the Positive Grid 12 Days of Gearmas sale with amps, software, and more available......»»
New Beats Pill gets first firmware update since June launch
Apple has released a firmware update for the latest iteration of the Beats Pill, though there are currently no details about the software update's contents.The Beats Pill has received its first-ever firmware update since its release.Tuesday's firmwar.....»»
Attackers actively exploiting flaw(s) in Cleo file transfer software (CVE-2024-50623)
Attackers are exploiting a vulnerability (CVE-2024-50623) in file transfer software by Cleo – LexiCo, VLTransfer, and Harmony – to gain access to organizations’ systems, Huntress researchers warned on Monday. “We’ve discover.....»»
Preventing data leakage in low-node/no-code environments
Low-code/no-code (LCNC) platforms enable application development by citizen developers, often generating “shadow engineering” projects that evade security oversight. While LCNC solutions like Power BI reports and automated workflows foster agilit.....»»
Neosync: Open-source data anonymization, synthetic data orchestration
Neosync is an open-source, developer-centric solution designed to anonymize PII, generate synthetic data, and synchronize environments for improved testing and debugging. What you can do with Neosync Safely test code with production data: Anonymize s.....»»
The Shark FlexFusion — the perfect gift and now 15% off
The Shark FlexFusion is the perfect way to style your hair and it's currently 15% off when you use a specific code at Sharkclean. Here's why you'll love it......»»
New iOS 18.2 RC and more now available, with major updates imminent
Apple has released updated RC (release candidate) builds for iOS 18.2, macOS 15.2 RC, and more software betas. These follow the first RC versions that arrived last week, and come ahead of the expected public launches some time this week. more….....»»
Not so simple machines: Cracking the code for materials that can learn
It's easy to think that machine learning is a completely digital phenomenon, made possible by computers and algorithms that can mimic brain-like behaviors. But the first machines were analog and now, a small but growing body of research is showing th.....»»
Apple has reportedly approached Sony to partner on Apple Vision Pro controllers
A new report claims Apple has approached Sony in an effort to bring handheld game controller support — and presumably more games — to the Apple Vision Pro.VR hand controller support could revitalize the software market for the Apple Vision Pro.Bl.....»»
iOS 18.2 is nearing its public release and it"s packed with AI features
The release candidate version of iOS 18.2 has arrived, as Apple gears up for the software's full public rollout. Here's everything you need to know about the update and its features.Here's what's new in iOS 18.2.On Thursday, two weeks after the fourt.....»»
macOS Sequoia 15.2 RC now available, wide release soon
Apple has released the macOS Sequoia 15.2 RC (release candidate) in beta. It’s available for both developers and public beta users, providing both groups with access to the exact software expected to ship to all users soon. Here’s everything you.....»»
Vision Pro stadiums, ‘Heartstrings’ ad, and holiday tech support
From now through December 31, save 20% on all 9to5Mac Daily Plus, 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus, and 9to5Mac Pro annual subscriptions with promo code HOLIDAY! Visit 9to5mac.com/join to sign up. Benjamin and Chance reflect on their tech support an.....»»
Experiments show coating rice seedling with nanoscale carbon dots from durian helps rice plants thrive in salty soil
Extreme weather and pollution have increased the salt content in some soil, making growing conditions harsh for salt-sensitive crops like rice. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Nano detail a possible solution that doesn't require genetic modificatio.....»»
Researchers crack the code of how fish embryos actively control their hatch timing
Dr. Matan Golan of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Agricultural Research Organization—Volcani Institute led a team of researchers who uncovered how fish embryos determine the ideal moment to hatch......»»
That"s no straw: Hummingbirds evolved surprisingly flexible bills to help them drink nectar
Hummingbird bills—their long, thin beaks—look a little like drinking straws. The frenetic speed at which they get nectar out of flowers and backyard feeders may give the impression that the bills act as straws, too. But new research shows just ho.....»»
AI-based chatbot make recommendations for bioimage analysis
Scientists from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), together with a research team from Ericsson and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, have developed an artificial intelligence–based software program that can search for informati.....»»
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A holiday discount code knocks up to $300 off every single 2024 MacBook Pro equipped with Apple's M4, M4 Pro or M4 Max chip. Learn more about how you can save on your next laptop purchase.Save up to $300 on every M4 MacBook Pro model.Apple's latest M.....»»
Can you choose to believe something, just like that?
Some years ago, I was in a lively conversation with a software developer about arguments for and against God's existence. After discussing their merits and shortcomings, he paused—perhaps a little impatiently—and said, "You know, these arguments.....»»