As powerful as tropical storms may be, a study conducted by scientists from the University of Southern California has revealed an unexpected consequence: deadly germs. The study, which was published this week in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, analyzed samples of stormwater from California’s Central Valley and found that the water was filled with… Continue reading Tropical Storms Leave Behind Lots of Nasty Germs, Study Finds
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A new study found that Facebook’s Pages and Groups shape its ideological echo chambers
In a groundbreaking new study, researchers found that Facebook’s Pages and Groups are largely responsible for the ideological echo chambers that have been a major feature of the social media giant’s platform. The study by researchers at the Computational Propaganda Project (CPP) at the Oxford Internet Institute explored how personal political views are emotionally reinforced… Continue reading A new study found that Facebook’s Pages and Groups shape its ideological echo chambers
Researchers find deliberate backdoor in police radio encryption algorithm
In what may be a startling discovery, security researchers recently uncovered a deliberate backdoor inserted into the encryption algorithm used by police forces worldwide for wireless two-way radio communications. The backdoor was found in the TAIL algorithm, otherwise known as “Type-Appropriate Open Impact Layer”, which is a dual-mode algorithm designed for both broadcast and point-to-point… Continue reading Researchers find deliberate backdoor in police radio encryption algorithm
Stanford researchers find Mastodon has a massive child abuse material problem
Stanford researchers have come to a startling realization. Mastodon, a social media network that is considered as a safer and respectable alternative to other social media networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, has a major issue with child abuse material. According to the researchers, Mastodon has over 15 million active users and many of them… Continue reading Stanford researchers find Mastodon has a massive child abuse material problem
Marvel’s Blade Movie Has Found a Surprising New Star
Marvel Studios’ Blade movie reboot has just snagged a new lead – two-time Academy Award nominated actor Mahershala Ali. The announcement that the star of Moonlight and Green Book is taking over the mantle of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Daywalker was made during Marvel’s massive Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday. Mahershala… Continue reading Marvel’s Blade Movie Has Found a Surprising New Star
TechCrunch’s startup-building podcast Found is nominated for a Webby Award
TechCrunch, one of the leading tech media platforms, is celebrating a major achievement. Its podcast Found has been nominated for a prestigious Webby Award. Since its launch in 2008, the Webby Awards have recognized and celebrated excellence on the internet. They have been presented to websites, video, advertising, media and social for the best of… Continue reading TechCrunch’s startup-building podcast Found is nominated for a Webby Award
I gazed into the Genesis GV60’s ‘Crystal Sphere’ and found joy
The Genesis GV60 is the first concept vehicle from Hyundai to be unveiled in years. From the moment I laid my eyes on it, I was instantly enthralled with its sleek and modern design. But the crowning jewel of this beloved car lies within its interior. The interior of the Genesis GV60 is nothing short… Continue reading I gazed into the Genesis GV60’s ‘Crystal Sphere’ and found joy
ChatGPT Chrome extensions are mainly junk – but I’ve found 4 worth installing
ChatGPT, a new type of Chrome extensions, has been gaining traction in recent times as a way to quickly add functionality to Chrome-based browsers. While the idea of using Chrome extensions to quickly add functionality to Chrome-based browsers is a great idea in concept, the reality is that many of the extensions out there are… Continue reading ChatGPT Chrome extensions are mainly junk – but I’ve found 4 worth installing
Starlink Terminals Found in Illegal Mining Areas of Brazil’s Amazon
Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has been home to illegal mining activities for many years, with devastating effects on the environment and the health of those who live in the area. But the latest discovery of Starlink terminals in these illegal mining sites comes as a new surprise. Starlink is a satellite broadband technology developed by Elon… Continue reading Starlink Terminals Found in Illegal Mining Areas of Brazil’s Amazon
ChatGPT Chrome extensions are mainly junk – but I’ve found 4 worth installing
There’s no doubt that the modern internet is full of chrome extensions, with thousands upon thousands to choose from – and it can be overwhelming trying to find the ones that are actually worth having. It’s an especially tricky task when it comes to ChatGPT extensions, as many of them offer questionable features or are… Continue reading ChatGPT Chrome extensions are mainly junk – but I’ve found 4 worth installing