- Robot Vacuums Hacked To Shout Slurs At Their Owners
Freitag 21:30 – BeauHD at Slashdot
Ecovacs robot vacuums have been hacked across the U.S. to shout racial slurs at unsuspecting people. VICE News reports: The issue is specifically with Ecovacs‘ Deebot X2 model. The hackers gained control of the devices and used the onboard speakers to blast racial slurs at anyone within earshot. One such person was a lawyer from Minnesota named Daniel Swenson. He was watching TV when he heard some odd noises coming from the direction of his vacuum. He changed the password and restarted it. But then the odd sounds started up again. And then it started shouting racial slurs at him like a surly d … - The Average Social Security Check Is Increasing By $48 Per Month. Here's When — and Why It's Not More.
Freitag 20:50 – Sherin Shibu at Entrepreneur
The change affects tens of millions of Americans. - Steam Adds the Harsh Truth That You're Buying 'A License,' Not the Game Itself
Freitag 20:50 – BeauHD at Slashdot
In response to California’s new law targeting „false advertising“ of „digital goods,“ Valve has added the following language to its checkout page: „A purchase of a digital product grants a license for the product on Steam.“ Ars Technica reports: California’s AB2426 law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Sept. 26, excludes subscription-only services, free games, and digital goods that offer „permanent offline download to an external storage source to be used without a connection to the internet.“ Otherwise, sellers of digital goods cannot use the terms „buy, purchase,“ or related terms that would „co … - Silicon Valley Is Debating If AI Weapons Should Be Allowed To Decide To Kill
Freitag 20:10 – BeauHD at Slashdot
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: In late September, Shield AI cofounder Brandon Tseng swore that weapons in the U.S. would never be fully autonomous — meaning an AI algorithm would make the final decision to kill someone. „Congress doesn’t want that,“ the defense tech founder told TechCrunch. „No one wants that.“ But Tseng spoke too soon. Five days later, Anduril cofounder Palmer Luckey expressed an openness to autonomous weapons — or at least a heavy skepticism of arguments against them. The U.S.’s adversaries „use phrases that sound really good in a sound bite: Well, ca … - Have We Reached Peak Human Life Span?
Freitag 19:34 – msmash at Slashdot
The oldest human on record, Jeanne Calment of France, lived to the age of 122. What are the odds that the rest of us get there, too? Not high, barring a transformative medical breakthrough, according to research published this week in the journal Nature Aging. From a report: The study looked at data on life expectancy at birth collected between 1990 and 2019 from some of the places where people typically live the longest: Australia, France, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Data from the United States was also included, though the country’s life expectancy is … - Chain of Thought Prompting for LLMs
Freitag 19:30 – Kevin Vu at DZone.com Feed
The advent of ChatGPT and Large Language Models has already affected education. With mixed results and a spectrum of ethical acceptability, students can use chat-tuned LLMs to plan, as a starting point for research, to edit and suggest stylistic or grammatical improvements, or even as a ghostwriter to write assignments. The well-known non-profit Khan Academy offers its own personalized tutor, Khanmigo, developed in partnership with OpenAI to guide learners using an inductive approach. But despite impressive capabilities in many domains, even the largest and most advanced LLMs exhibit surprisin … - Pokeworks is the Largest and Fastest Growing Franchise in the Poke Category
Freitag 19:00 – Matthew Goldstein at Entrepreneur
Pokeworks had $1.1MM in average sales in 2022 for company locations and was named the #1 Poke franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine. - European Govt Air-Gapped Systems Breached Using Custom Malware
Freitag 18:11 – msmash at Slashdot
An APT hacking group known as GoldenJackal has successfully breached air-gapped government systems in Europe using two custom toolsets to steal sensitive data, like emails, encryption keys, images, archives, and documents. From a report: According to an ESET report, this happened at least two times, one against the embassy of a South Asian country in Belarus in September 2019 and again in July 2021, and another against a European government organization between May 2022 and March 2024. In May 2023, Kaspersky warned about GoldenJackal’s activities, noting that the threat actors focus on governm … - 'Unreal and Dystopian': Apple Intelligence Is Summarizing Breakup Texts So You Don't Have to Read Them
Freitag 18:09 – Sherin Shibu at Entrepreneur
A viral post viewed over four million times shows what happens when AI reads your texts before you do. - Why Every Athlete Should Think Like a Startup Founder
Freitag 18:00 – Lindsay Yaw Rogers at Entrepreneur
Whether you’re a high-profile star or a lesser-known athlete, thinking like a startup founder can unlock long-term financial stability, emotional fulfillment and career longevity. - Every Business Should Follow These 3 Principles from The Restaurant Industry
Freitag 17:30 – Greg Davis at Entrepreneur
Whether you’re managing a law firm, operating a retail business or running a tech company, these principles are my non-negotiables. - Ukraine Arrests VPN Operator Facilitating Access to Russian Internet
Freitag 17:20 – msmash at Slashdot
penciling_in writes: Ukrainian authorities have arrested a 28-year-old man in Khmelnytskyi for running an illegal VPN service that allowed users to bypass Ukrainian sanctions and access the Russian internet (Runet). The VPN, active since Russia’s invasion, enabled Russian sympathizers and people in occupied territories to reach blocked Russian government sites, social media, and news. Handling over 100GB of data daily and linking to 48 million Russian IP addresses, the VPN may have been exploited by Russian intelligence. Ukrainian cyber police, in collaboration with the National Security Servi … - An Overview of TCPCopy for Beginners
Freitag 17:00 – Bin Wang at DZone.com Feed
With the rapid development of Internet technology, server-side architectures have become increasingly complex. It is now difficult to rely solely on the personal experience of developers or testers to cover all possible business scenarios. Therefore, real online traffic is crucial for server-side testing. TCPCopy [1] is an open-source traffic replay tool that has been widely adopted by large enterprises. While many use TCPCopy for testing in their projects, they may not fully understand its underlying principles. This article provides a brief introduction to how TCPCopy works, with the hope of … - Here's the Key to Staying Ahead of the Competition, No Matter What Industry You're In
Freitag 17:00 – Edward Fernandez at Entrepreneur
Here’s how entrepreneurs can stand out in a competitive and saturated business marketplace by investing in original tech development. - Former Google Chief Urges AI Investment Over Climate Targets
Freitag 16:41 – msmash at Slashdot
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt urged prioritizing AI infrastructure over climate goals at a Washington AI summit this week. Schmidt, who led Google until 2011, argued that AI’s rapid growth will outpace environmental mitigation efforts. „We’re not going to hit the climate goals anyway because we’re not organized to do it,“ Schmidt told attendees, addressing concerns about AI’s surging energy demands. Data centers powering AI are projected to consume 35 gigawatts annually by 2030, up from 17 gigawatts in 2023, according to McKinsey. Schmidt, now heading AI drone company White Stork, suggested A … - 5 Steps to Creating More Inclusive PR Campaigns That Resonate With Your Customers
Freitag 16:30 – Emily Reynolds Bergh at Entrepreneur
Creating inclusive PR campaigns is essential for reaching a diverse audience and staying relevant in today’s market. - The Editors Protecting Wikipedia from AI Hoaxes
Freitag 16:01 – msmash at Slashdot
A group of Wikipedia editors have formed WikiProject AI Cleanup, „a collaboration to combat the increasing problem of unsourced, poorly-written AI-generated content on Wikipedia.“ From a report: The group’s goal is to protect one of the world’s largest repositories of information from the same kind of misleading AI-generated information that has plagued Google search results, books sold on Amazon, and academic journals. „A few of us had noticed the prevalence of unnatural writing that showed clear signs of being AI-generated, and we managed to replicate similar ’styles‘ using ChatGPT,“ Ilyas L … - This Little-Known U.S. City — Where Self-Employed People Make $179,080 a Year on Average — Could Be a Great Place to Start a Side Hustle
Freitag 16:00 – Amanda Breen at Entrepreneur
Nowadays, practically anyone can start a side hustle — but earnings may vary significantly. - Elon Musk Announces the 'Cybercab' and Other Surprises at Tesla's 'We, Robot' Event. Here's What to Know.
Freitag 15:24 – Sherin Shibu at Entrepreneur
It’s going to take a few years before you see Tesla robotaxis on the road. - Microsoft To Sell Xbox Games Directly Through Android App
Freitag 15:22 – msmash at Slashdot
Microsoft will offer direct game purchases through its Xbox app for Android starting November, following a U.S. court ruling against Google’s app store monopoly. The move allows Microsoft to circumvent Google’s revenue cut on in-app purchases and signals renewed focus on mobile gaming, bolstered by its recent $75.4 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition.Read more of this story at Slashdot. - These Sisters Started a Side Hustle After a 'Light Bulb Moment' Led to a 'Versatile' Product. Now It's Done Over $45 Million in Sales.
Freitag 15:00 – Amanda Breen at Entrepreneur
Co-founders Lauren Stephens and Kaki McGrath, along with their mother Bonnie Dudley, turned everyday-wear brand Dudley Stephens into a multimillion-dollar success. - The International Franchise Association Tops the 2024 Trade Association Rankings — Here's What It's Doing Right
Freitag 15:00 – Carl Stoffers at Entrepreneur
The findings are part of APCO’s 10th annual TradeMarks study, which surveyed over 330 congressional staffers, government officials and business leaders last summer. - Former FTX Executive Updates His LinkedIn That He's Starting a New Role — In Prison
Freitag 14:47 – Erin Davis at Entrepreneur
Ryan Salame, former co-chief executive officer of FTX Digital Markets, is set to begin his prison sentence on Friday. - US Officials Race To Understand Severity of China's Salt Typhoon Hacks
Freitag 14:45 – msmash at Slashdot
U.S. officials are racing to understand the full scope of a China-linked hack of major U.S. broadband providers, as concerns mount from members of Congress that the breach could amount to a devastating counterintelligence failure. From a report: Federal authorities and cybersecurity investigators are probing the breaches of Verizon Communications, AT&T and Lumen Technologies. A stealthy hacking group known as Salt Typhoon tied to Chinese intelligence is believed to be responsible. The compromises may have allowed hackers to access information from systems the federal government uses for court- … - Test-Driven Generation: Adopting TDD Again, This Time With Gen AI
Freitag 14:30 – Chanwit Kaewkasi at DZone.com Feed
You know, over the past few years, software development has gone through some pretty exciting changes. New tools and methodologies have popped up, all aiming to make our lives easier, streamline processes, and boost code quality. One of the big players in this space has been Test-Driven Development (TDD). If you’re not familiar, TDD is where developers write test cases for functionality before they actually write the code. It’s a neat idea, but let’s be real — TDD can be tough to get the hang of! From my own experiences, I gotta admit: TDD is hard! It demands time, practice, and a whole lot of … - Your Devices Are Dirty. Here's How Entrepreneurs Can Cash in On An Electronic Crisis
Freitag 14:30 – Kerry Chen at Entrepreneur
The article highlights the global e-waste crisis and the importance of cross-border cooperation, policy frameworks, and technological innovation in managing electronic waste while showcasing successful examples from the EU, Japan, and companies like Apple. - What I Learned About Leadership as a NCAA Division 1 Soccer Referee
Freitag 14:00 – Trevor Rappleye at Entrepreneur
In the high-pressure moments of Division 1 soccer games, I’ve made split-second decisions — a skill that is invaluable in business. Here are some key leadership lessons from my experiences. - OpenAI's GPT Store has Left Some Developers in the Lurch
Freitag 14:00 – msmash at Slashdot
OpenAI’s GPT Store, launched in January 2024, has failed to deliver on promised revenue-sharing for most small developers. Despite CEO Sam Altman’s earlier statements about paying creators, only a select few have been invited to a pilot program, Wired is reporting.Developers like Josh Brent Villocido, whose Books GPT was featured at launch, remain excluded from monetization opportunities. Many GPT creators report lack of analytics and unclear performance metrics. Some have devised workarounds, placing affiliate links or ads within their GPTs.Read more of this story at Slashdot. - I Wasted So Much Time By Not Doing These 4 Things When I Started My Business
Freitag 14:00 – Chloe Samaha at Entrepreneur
Here’s what I’ve learned by building my business and what I would do differently if I could start over. - Network Guardians: Crafting a Spring Boot-Driven Anomaly Detection System
Freitag 12:00 – Sreejith Sreekandan Nair at DZone.com Feed
We’re going to set out on a mind-blowing tour around network security. Upon considering the nearness and risk posed by cyber threats in this epoch, it is important to prevent the threats so that they do not cause irreversible damage within the network. This three-part article series will take you through the process of developing a network anomaly detection system using the Spring Boot framework in a robust manner. The series is organized as follows: Part 1: We’ll concentrate on the foundation and basic structure of our detection system, which has to be created. Part 2: The second volume deals … - Asahi Linux Brings Support For AAA Gaming To Apple Silicon Macs
Freitag 11:00 – BeauHD at Slashdot
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Liliputing: The Fedora Asahi Remix GNU/Linux distribution is now shipping with alpha versions of OpenGL, OpenCL, and Vulkan graphics drivers that allow you to play some games on Macs with M1 or M2 series processors. But there are a few things to keep in mind. One is that most of the PC games you’re likely going to want to play are designed to run on Windows PCs with DirectX drivers and x86 processors. So there’s some emulation required to get them to run on Macs with ARM-based processors, a Linux-based operating system, and Vulkan drivers. Some of the w … - US Military Spaceplane To Perform Orbital Maneuvers
Freitag 8:00 – BeauHD at Slashdot
In a rare disclosure, the U.S. Space Force announced that its secretive X-37B spaceplane will execute a series of maneuvers before returning back to Earth. SpaceNews reports: The reusable spacecraft, which has been in orbit since December 28, 2023, will perform aerobraking maneuvers to alter its trajectory around Earth, the Space Force said Oct. 10. This technique involves making multiple passes through the planet’s upper atmosphere, using atmospheric drag to modify the vehicle’s orbit while conserving fuel. These maneuvers also are intended to showcase responsible space operations, the Space … - Man Learns He's Being Dumped Via 'Dystopian' AI Summary of Texts
Freitag 5:30 – BeauHD at Slashdot
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: On Wednesday, NYC-based software developer Nick Spreen received a surprising alert on his iPhone 15 Pro, delivered through an early test version of Apple’s upcoming Apple Intelligence text message summary feature. „No longer in a relationship; wants belongings from the apartment,“ the AI-penned message reads, summing up the content of several separate breakup texts from his girlfriend — that arrived on his birthday, no less. Spreen shared a screenshot of the AI-generated message in a now-viral tweet on the X social network, writing, „for … - Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Cybercab, Robovan and Updated Optimus Robot
Freitag 3:40 – BeauHD at Slashdot
At Tesla’s „We, Robot“ event at Warner Bros. Studios tonight, Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Cybercab, Robovan, and an updated version of the Optimus robot. Slashdot is at the event capturing photos and getting demos of everything announced. You can follow along on X. Below is a summary of each of the offerings. Tesla Cybercab: The Tesla Cybercab is a futuristic, fully autonomous robotaxi designed without a steering wheel or pedals, positioned to revolutionize mass transit with extremely low operating costs. It features a sleek design with upward-opening butterfly doors and a compact cabin that … - Automating PMO Meetings With n8n Automation
Donnerstag 20:00 – Asim Rais Siddiqui at DZone.com Feed
In today’s world data and time are two of the most valuable things. The power of data is always in the news, but what about time? There are a ton of operations that are still being done manually which can easily be automated. Today, I am going to talk about one of those manual tasks that take an eternity to be completed.
Yes, I am talking about the prep for PMO meetings. But you may ask: how can you automate it? Well, here is how I did it using n8n automation. - MariaDB Vector Edition: Designed for AI
Donnerstag 18:00 – Vamsi Kavuri at DZone.com Feed
As a solutions architect with over two decades of experience in relational database systems, I recently started exploring MariaDB’s new Vector Edition to see if it could address some of the AI data challenges we’re facing. A quick look seemed pretty convincing, especially with how it could bring AI magic right into a regular database setup. However, I wanted to test it with a simple use case to see how it performs in practice. In this article, I will share my hands-on experience and observations about MariaDB’s vector capabilities by running a simple use case. Specifically, I will be loading … - Augmenting the Client With HTMX
Donnerstag 16:00 – Nicolas Fränkel at DZone.com Feed
This post is part of a series comparing different ways to implement asynchronous requests on the client to augment the latter. So far, I described the process with Vue.js and Alpine.js. Both are similar from the developers‘ point of view: they involve JavaScript.
In this post, I’ll focus on HTMX, whose approach is quite different. - Operationalize a Scalable AI With LLMOps Principles and Best Practices
Donnerstag 14:00 – Asia Banu Shaik at DZone.com Feed
Organizations are fully adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and proving that AI is valuable. Enterprises are looking for valuable AI use cases that abound in their industry and functional areas to reap more benefits. Organizations are responding to opportunities and threats, gain improvements in sales, and lower costs. Organizations are recognizing the special requirements of AI workloads and enabling them with purpose-built infrastructure that supports the consolidated demands of multiple teams across the organization. Organizations adopting a shift-left paradigm by planning for good govern … - Custom Domains for HTTP/2 on Heroku
Donnerstag 12:00 – Alvin Lee at DZone.com Feed
Several months ago, Heroku announced HTTP/2 support from browser to router. This is pretty awesome, as it means our Heroku applications can now reap the benefits of multiplexing and stream prioritization. It looks like Heroku’s roadmap will eventually get HTTP/2 all the way to the dyno, which means we’ll get gRPC down the road, too. Sweet.
But, as I read the announcement more closely, I noticed something that’s worth paying attention to: - Leveraging Seekable OCI: AWS Fargate for Containerized Microservices
Mittwoch 21:00 – Elakkiya Daivam at DZone.com Feed
AWS Fargate’s Seekable OCI (SOCI) introduces significant performance enhancement for containerized applications by enabling lazy loading of Docker container images. This reduces startup time for Fargate tasks, particularly for large container images, and makes it ideal for applications that need rapid scaling.
AWS Fargate is a serverless compute engine that offers many different capabilities: