Instagram has raised some eyebrows recently with the discovery of a mysterious feature lurking in the depths of its code. Dubbed ‘Meta Verified’, this potential new feature has everyone talking, with some speculating it could be part of an effort to flood users’ feeds with content that has been ‘verified’ by the platform. However, in… Continue reading Instagram’s code reveals a ‘Meta Verified’ feed filter, but company denies active test
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Whitney Wolfe Herd is coming to the Code Conference
As tech continues to dominate the world’s trends and discussions, one name is becoming more and more prominent – Whitney Wolfe Herd. The Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the wildly popular dating app Bumble, Wolfe Herd produces technology that has revolutionized many aspects of the dating world. Her innovative approach to both technology and… Continue reading Whitney Wolfe Herd is coming to the Code Conference
What are “drainer smart contracts” and why is the FBI warning of them?
The FBI has recently warned of a new type of cybercrime activity called “drainer smart contract.” These contracts are a form of malicious code that exploits vulnerabilities in smart contracts to siphon off cryptocurrency from unsuspecting users. Smart contracts are computer programs that run on a blockchain network. They self-execute when certain conditions are met,… Continue reading What are “drainer smart contracts” and why is the FBI warning of them?
Hosting Ars, part three: CI/CD, or how I learned to stop worrying and love DevOps
DevOps, or a combination of development and operations, is becoming an increasingly popular way for software teams to work together. In Part Three of our Hosting Ars series, we’ll look at how CI/CD helps teams to quickly and easily deploy code updates and keep the system running smoothly. CI/CD, or Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery, is a… Continue reading Hosting Ars, part three: CI/CD, or how I learned to stop worrying and love DevOps
Reflex open source tool helps turn Python code into web apps
In recent years, the need to quickly turn Python code into web applications has grown rapidly. As such, many developers have sought out viable and efficient solutions to their problem. Fortunately, one such solution exists in the form of the open-source tool, Reflex. Reflex enables users to take advantage of the simplest and most efficient… Continue reading Reflex open source tool helps turn Python code into web apps
Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl is coming to the Code Conference
Recently, Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl is scheduled to add his voice to a growing list of executives at the upcoming Code Conference. This is a big move for Kyncl to make for a number of reasons. Kyncl has had an impressive career so far in Warner Music Group as the Chief Executive Officer.… Continue reading Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl is coming to the Code Conference
VC Office Hours: Black Girls Code founder Kimberly Bryant starts a new chapter
Kimberly Bryant is well-known for using technology and engineering to empower young girls of color to pursue STEM fields. As the Founder of Black Girls Code, she has made a big impact by providing coding instruction and resources to young girls that might not have otherwise been exposed to those skills. To continue her mission… Continue reading VC Office Hours: Black Girls Code founder Kimberly Bryant starts a new chapter
Developer creates “regenerative” AI program that fixes bugs on the fly
In a recent breakthrough, a software developer revolutionized machine-driven development with the creation of a “regenerative” Artificial Intelligence (AI) program. This AI program has the ability to automatically identify and repair bugs in the code without programmers having to do any type of intervention. This AI program is essentially a “healing” technology that works by… Continue reading Developer creates “regenerative” AI program that fixes bugs on the fly
New AI model can “cut out” any object within an image—and Meta is sharing the code
In today’s digital world, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more and more widespread. Now, a new AI model has been unveiled that is revolutionizing the potential of digital image manipulation. The new technology, which has been developed by the AI-focused startup Meta, is capable of automatically cutting out or removing any object… Continue reading New AI model can “cut out” any object within an image—and Meta is sharing the code
Trojanized Windows
In a massive supply chain attack, malware-infected Windows and Mac apps have infiltrated the widely used cloud-based communications system 3CX. Upon installation, these trojanized apps create a backdoor into the system, leaving the environment vulnerable to cyberattacks. The attack demonstrates how groups can move around intel in a stealthy manner without alerting any party involved.… Continue reading Trojanized Windows