Crypto Wallets Deter Some Gamers from Trying Web3 Games
21 days ago
In a recent research report around web3 gaming, 10% of respondents cited the complexities of crypto wallets as a primary deterrent keeping them from trying web3 games. 7% didn't understand the value proposition, 2% are happy with web2 games, and 9% stated it does not appeal to them. Nearly 60% of we
Symbiotic X Hacked, Malware is Infecting SVG Files: Crypto-SEC
21 days ago
Symbiotic X's social media account was compromised, leading to a phishing attack where users are being lured into connecting wallets to a fake site, potentially losing their tokens. Malware embedded in SVG image files has emerged as a new threat. These files infect users' computers and install remot
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Set to Take Place in the U.S.
21 days ago
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025, with 32 teams, is set to take place in the U.S. next summer. It has been surrounded by mystery, controversy, and limited details, raising concerns about player workload due to its expansion. Though criticized for its design, the recent unveiling of the tournament's logo
Google Docs Adds Tabs and Subtabs Feature
21 days ago
Google Docs is adding tabs and subtabs to help organize longer documents. The feature is available to all Google Workspace and personal account users. These tabs can be created via the bullet-point symbol, labeled individually, and easily navigated or shared. Editing is limited to those with editor
Squarespace Integrates AI Tools for Website Creation
21 days ago
Squarespace's Design Intelligence integrates generative AI tools to streamline website creation while maintaining customization. It is aimed at helping users create unique, design-driven sites. Instead of replacing designers, AI enhances the design process, offering faster, curated results that refl
Importance of Sonic Branding for Consumer Recognition
21 days ago
Criticisms about Instagram's new sonic logo for Reels highlight the growing importance of sonic branding for consumer recognition. Successful examples like MGM's Roaring Lion and McDonald's jingle show how sound can evoke emotional and physiological responses, influencing brand perception.
Typography Variables Structure
21 days ago
Set up Typography Primitives and Typography collections to manage typography variables structure. The Primitives collection should hold font families, scales, and weights. The main Typography collection groups should contain text styles. Aliasing primitives ensures that updates to fonts or sizes ref
Match Agency's New Branding and Web Design Approach
21 days ago
Match Agency has launched a new visual identity to celebrate its second anniversary that emphasizes simplicity and functionality with a modern yet timeless black-and-white color palette that enhances clarity and focus. The redesign incorporates clean typography, a grid system for structure, and a st
Artist Appeals Copyright Denial for AI-Generated Work
21 days ago
Synthetic media artist, Jason Allen, is appealing the US Copyright Office's denial to register his Midjourney-generated work, 'Théâtre D'opéra Spatial.' The Office rejected it due to the extensive use of AI, claiming insufficient human authorship. Allen argues that his iterative prompt process quali
How to Differentiate Yourself as a Creative in a Saturated Market
21 days ago
Standing out in today's creative industry requires embracing your personal story, style, and values while tapping into what excites you most about your craft. Using short-form video, storytelling, and diversifying your skills can help you connect with audiences and differentiate yourself.
The Rise of Individualism and Effects on the Workplace
21 days ago
Pop bands like the Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys dominated the '90s, but today's music scene is dominated by solo artists, reflecting a shift toward individualism.
Controlling Legacy After Death for Creators and Artists
21 days ago
Michael Crichton's estate is suing Warner Bros. over 'The Pitt,' claiming it is an unauthorized reboot of ER and that Crichton's contractual rights require approval for sequels and spin-offs.
Icon Usability Evaluation for Digital Icons
21 days ago
Effective icon usability depends on recognizability, correct interpretation, and factors like relevance, findability, and visual appeal.
THIS POST IS NOT ABOUT PYTHON (5 MINUTE READ)
21 days ago
Python is slower compared to languages like C, especially when using complex features, and struggles with efficient multi-CPU usage. Despite these limitations, Python can still be effective for many projects due to its ease of use and the speed of modern hardware. Engineers need to choose the right
WHAT'S NEW IN PYTHON 3.13 (1 MINUTE READ)
21 days ago
Python 3.13 introduces a new interactive interpreter, experimental free-threaded mode (PEP 703), and a Just-In-Time compiler (PEP 744). It also improves error messages with color-highlighted tracebacks and allows modifications to the locals() function. The update removes deprecated APIs and enhances
VALKEY 8.0 NOW GA WITH IMPROVED MEMORY EFFICIENCY (2 MINUTE READ)
21 days ago
The Linux Foundation released Valkey 8.0 a couple of weeks ago. It offers up to 20% more capacity than previous and maintains compatibility with Redis. Key improvements include per-slot dictionaries, a new multi-threaded architecture, and memory optimizations, boosting performance without breaking c
DOCKER BEST PRACTICES: USING TAGS AND LABELS TO MANAGE DOCKER IMAGE SPRAWL (4 MINUTE READ)
21 days ago
Relying solely on the "latest" tag is misleading, as it doesn't guarantee you're pulling the most recent version. A better approach to managing Docker image sprawl is to use semantic versioning with tags and employ labels for tracking image metadata, ensuring clarity and consistency in identifying D
MIGRATING IN-PLACE FROM POSTGRESQL TO MYSQL (8 MINUTE READ)
21 days ago
In a complex migration project, Yelp successfully transitioned its Reservations service from a PostgreSQL database to a Yelp-standard MySQL database, overcoming numerous technical challenges to ensure uninterrupted service for restaurant clients while ultimately benefiting from enhanced performance
UNPROTECTED CONTAINER REGISTRIES (4 MINUTE READ)
21 days ago
Unprotected container registries pose a significant risk to cybersecurity, with over 10,000 still unsecured, exposing sensitive data to potential attackers. To combat this issue, organizations must enforce strict security measures, including authentication and regular audits, while the community sho
AWS LETSENCRYPT LAMBDA – OR WHY I WROTE A CUSTOM TLS PROVIDER FOR AWS USING OPENTOFU AND GO (12 MINUTE READ)
21 days ago
This post discusses the limitations of using AWS Certificate Manager for certificates outside of AWS services and suggests LetsEncrypt as an alternative. It introduces a Lambda function that automates the issuance and renewal of LetsEncrypt certificates, which can be used with AWS services and store
THE COLDEST MONDAY WITH A $1 MILLION CLOUD BILL: TERRAFORM TO THE RESCUE (2 MINUTE READ)
21 days ago
A compromised service key led to a cryptomining attack at a startup that resulted in over $1 million in unexpected cloud costs.
EBPF - CILIUM ON FHIR® - A STAR WARS STORY (5 MINUTE READ)
21 days ago
Anakin Skywalker, now a new employee of the Galactic Empire, faces a critical moment after being severely injured on Mustafar, as he navigates galactic health systems powered by advanced FHIR technology for his emergent medical needs.
PULUMI ESC AND EXTERNAL SECRETS OPERATOR: THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR TODAY'S CLOUD-NATIVE SECRET MANAGEMENT (9 MINUTE READ)
21 days ago
Pulumi ESC and External Secrets Operator enhance cloud-native secret management by securely managing and synchronizing sensitive data across Kubernetes clusters.
Microsoft's Profit Share Stake in OpenAI
21 days ago
Now listen to this: Microsoft’s profit share stake in OpenAI is WILD—the big M gets 75% of ALL of OpenAI’s future profits, until the $13B it originally invested gets repaid. This means OpenAI has to generate $17.3B in net income before it can generate its own profits. As Jack Raines pointed out, onl
Two AI legends (and one famous AI “Doomer”) just won the Nobel Prize
21 days ago
First, OpenAI raised the largest VC round in history, and now, two Godfathers of AI just won the Nobel Prize in Physics. John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton developed the foundations for machine learning that all modern AI relies on.