There is a wide variety of bridges, ranging from the longest suspension bridge that links Europe and Asia, to India’s innovative bridges constructed from living roots. Nevertheless, the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in China boasts the distinction of holding both the longest and second-longest bridge titles in the world. The Danyang-Kunshan …
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PhoneSpector and Highster, two stalkerware apps, seem to have ceased operations following a settlement in New York
It seems that the creators of two phone surveillance businesses have closed down their operations after the owner reached a settlement with the authorities on allegations of unlawfully advertising malware that his company created. PhoneSpector and Highster were consumer-grade phone monitoring applications that enabled surreptitious surveillance of an individual’s smartphone. …
Read More »AnyDesk, a prominent provider of remote access services, has taken swift action in response to a recent security breach.
AnyDesk, a remote desktop software provider, has confirmed that it experienced a cyberattack resulting in unauthorized access to its production systems. As a result, the company was forced to implement security measures and suspend operations for nearly a week. Millions of IT professionals rely on AnyDesk’s software to establish fast …
Read More »Mogul aims to assist musicians in monitoring and managing unclaimed royalties
Artists often find the intricate realm of royalties and rights management to be a significant source of frustration. Given the proliferation of record labels and streaming platforms, artists may face challenges in monitoring the utilization of their work and understanding their earnings across various platforms. Mogul aims to provide artists …
Read More »The competition in China’s generative video industry is intensifying
Tencent, the Chinese internet giant recognized for its video gaming empire and chat app WeChat, recently introduced a new iteration of its open source video generation model, DynamiCrafter, on GitHub. It is worth noting that several prominent tech companies in China have been steadily increasing their efforts to establish a …
Read More »The Oversight Board urges Meta to revise its ‘incoherent’ regulations regarding manipulated videos
A deceptive seven-second video of President Biden has the potential to alter Facebook’s policy on disinformation before the 2024 election. However, both the platform and the American voters are facing a limited amount of time. On Monday, the Oversight Board, an independent advisory group Meta established to assess its moderation …
Read More »Cloud Nine: The Concept from the 1960s to Accommodate Billions of Individuals in the Atmosphere
Forecasts of the future from previous times often envision a far greater amount of airborne objects than what actually materializes in reality. Regrettably, the absence of flying automobiles is not the only letdown we have encountered. We have also been deprived of the realization of Buckminster Fuller’s concept of Cloud …
Read More »A prototype of a “Blood Battery” powered by hemoglobin has been shown, marking a world-first
Researchers at the University of Córdoba in Spain have developed a method of integrating hemoglobin, the primary constituent of red blood cells, into a battery. This innovation has resulted in the creation of a prototype that remained functional for a period of 20 to 30 days. Zinc-air batteries provide a …
Read More »Hedgehog crash test dummies assist in safety testing for robotic lawnmowers
Although European hedgehogs are often seen in gardens, their presence beside people may sometimes expose them to risks, including those posed by advanced technology used to maintain our lawns. Recent research has shown the potential for some robotic lawnmowers to pose a threat to hedgehogs. However, fortunately, the study has …
Read More »New research suggests that asteroid 33 Polyhymnia may possess elements that extend beyond the boundaries of the periodic table
Certain asteroids possess a high density. The study on mass density suggests that these objects may contain heavy elements that are not found in the periodic table. The physicists from the University of Arizona were driven by the potential of compact ultradense objects (CUDOs) that possess a mass density surpassing …
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