EVERY BUG/QUIRK OF THE WINDOWS RESOURCE COMPILER (RC.EXE), PROBABLY (2 HOUR READ)
13 days ago
This blog post details numerous, often baffling, bugs and quirks of the Windows resource compiler (rc.exe).
INLINE SCOPE FOR CSS (3 MINUTE READ)
13 days ago
The @scope rule in CSS allows developers to directly attach styles to HTML elements, limiting the scope of the CSS to the children of the targeted DOM node.
VAULT 1.18 INTRODUCES SUPPORT FOR IPV6 AND CMPV2 WHILE IMPROVING SECURITY TEAM USER EXPERIENCE (4 MINUTE READ)
13 days ago
HashiCorp Vault 1.18 introduces significant features including support for IPv6, CMPv2 PKI for 5G compliance, and enhanced user experiences for security teams with UI improvements. The update also enhances high availability with adaptive overload protection and enables automatic password rotation fo
EBPF IS COMING FOR WINDOWS (4 MINUTE READ)
13 days ago
eBPF, originally developed for Linux, is being adapted for Windows to enable cross-platform compatibility for in-kernel programs. This effort aims to standardize eBPF, allowing developers to create tools that work seamlessly on both Windows and Linux.
HOW AMAZON SCALES UP FOR PRIME DAY WITH AWS (7 MINUTE READ)
13 days ago
Amazon Prime Day, a major shopping event that rivals Black Friday and Cyber Monday, garners massive global participation and showcases the remarkable capabilities of Amazon Web Services (AWS) in scaling and managing unprecedented levels of traffic and transactions with seamless efficiency.
HOW WE USE DATADOG FOR DETECTION AS CODE (9 MINUTE READ)
13 days ago
Datadog uses Detection as Code (DaC) to effectively manage threat detection and security operations. It utilizes software engineering best practices to streamline rule creation and maintenance across its complex infrastructure.
HOW TO CREATE A SECURE CI/CD PIPELINE USING OKTA TERRAFORM (20 MINUTE READ)
13 days ago
This guide simplifies the journey into DevOps for beginners by teaching how to set up a secure CI/CD pipeline using Okta, Terraform, AWS, and GitHub Actions while ensuring seamless integration and deployment of code changes.
OpenAI Swarm Framework Sparks Debate
13 days ago
OpenAI's new experimental framework, Swarm, allows developers to create networks of AI agents that collaborate to tackle complex tasks. While the technology is not yet an official product, it provides a blueprint for developing multi-agent systems in enterprise settings. Swarm could lead to highly a
AI Struggles with Math Reasoning
13 days ago
A recent study by Apple researchers reveals that large language models (LLMs) struggle with math problems when trivial changes are introduced. While LLMs can solve basic arithmetic, they falter when faced with irrelevant details, like small kiwis in a math problem. This suggests that LLMs don't genu
Intel Partners for AI Hardware
13 days ago
Intel Corporation (INTC) is partnering with Inflection AI to develop new hardware aimed at supporting large language models (LLMs). This collaboration comes amid a surge in artificial intelligence (AI) innovations, with companies racing to monetize their AI technologies. Investors are closely watchi
Khosla Raises $405M for OpenAI
13 days ago
Khosla Ventures has raised $405 million for OpenAI through a special purpose vehicle (SPV), which pools capital from other investors. Although the filing suggests Khosla's stake in OpenAI is around 6% of the recent $6.6 billion funding round, it's unclear how much, if any, of Khosla's own capital wa
New AI Scam Targets Gmail
13 days ago
A new AI-driven scam is targeting Gmail users, leveraging sophisticated techniques that can deceive even experienced professionals. Hackers use fake account recovery notifications and follow-up calls, posing as Google support to steal credentials. These scams often employ AI-generated voices and leg
SpaceX's Super Heavy booster was caught by a launch tower using arms nicknamed the 'chopsticks' at the completion of Starship's fifth flight test
13 days ago
SpaceX's Super Heavy booster was caught by a launch tower using arms that the company has nicknamed the 'chopsticks' at the completion of Starship's fifth flight test yesterday. The remarkable catch was an important step towards making the Super Heavy booster a fully reusable launch system. Starship
WordPress.org's latest move involves taking control of a WP Engine plugin
13 days ago
WordPress.org has taken over the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin, a popular WP Engine plugin. It claims the move was intended to remove commercial upsells and fix a security problem. WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg claims that the move was related to WP Engine's recently-filed lawsuit agains
Two people communicate in dreams: Inception movie-styled sci-fi turned into reality
13 days ago
Lucid dreams could unlock new dimensions of communication. Researchers at REMspace recently demonstrated that people can communicate in their dreams. Participants in REMspace's study were able to send and receive messages through a server that recorded their brain waves and other polysomnographic da
Scientists found a way to make sound travel in only one direction
13 days ago
Waves tend to flow equally in both directions. This can cause interference, garbling signals or reducing efficiency. Researchers at ETH Zurich have figured out how to direct sound waves so that they only travel forward without weakening the sound's strength. This feat could have vast implications fo
ChatGPT Paints Wild Results Based on Interactions
13 days ago
People are asking ChatGPT to “paint me based on our interactions” and getting some totally wild results. What were these two talking about?! You’ve got the U.S. capitol building, military men, mystical Illuminati references and a Chihuahua. This dude’s either into deep state conspiracies and Taco Be
Anthropic's CEO's 15K-Word Magnum Opus
13 days ago
Anthropic’s CEO penned a 15K-word magnum “opus”. The State of AI 2024 report is out. GPT helped a renter sue a landlord. There’s now an “AI Safety Clock” counting down towards uncontrolled AGI. Anthropic might have just taken a page out of OpenAI’s fundraising playbook. A few weeks ago, we shared ho
Adobe's Firefly Video Model
13 days ago
Adobe just solved the “cool AI tool, but can I actually use it?” problem for creators. Starting today, Creative Cloud subscribers can turn any text or images into awesome video clips with Adobe’s new Firefly Video Model (for FREE btw), joining the company's current suite of generative models for ima
The State of AI Report 2024 is out—we’ll break down the full report later this week. Related to yesterday’s Sunday Special—AI is helping empower “pig butchering” scams, giving scammers the ability to deepfake themselves and translate their scripts into different languages. GPT helped someone sue the
Tesla's Robovan and Cybercab Event
13 days ago
Tesla recently held a robotaxi event featuring the surprise Robovan. The event showcased the Cybercab reveal, emphasizing the future of self-driving autonomous vehicles. Despite past disappointments in driverless vehicles, there is a current robotics renaissance, with a focus on humanoid robots. The
Amazon's Shift to Robotics
13 days ago
Amazon is transitioning into a robotics company, investing in automated warehouses and increasing robot deployment by 10x. Despite a decrease in demand for robots in certain industries, Amazon's new Proteus machines are designed to work alongside humans, lifting and moving heavy packages. Amazon's a
Generative AI and Robotics Integration
13 days ago
The year 2024 marks a significant convergence of generative AI and robotics. This union accelerates the development of adaptable robots, expanding their roles in various industries. The integration of AI enhances robots' cognitive and physical abilities, enabling autonomous actions and responsivenes
Advancements in Healthcare Robotics
13 days ago
Robotics in healthcare extend beyond surgical applications to patient monitoring, rehabilitation, and psychological support. AI-driven diagnostic systems enhance disease detection accuracy, while robotic exoskeletons aid mobility-impaired patients. Healthcare professionals collaborate with robots, t
Social Robots in Elder Care
13 days ago
Japan pioneers social robots for elder care, providing companionship and assistance in daily activities. Robots like Pepper and Paro Therapeutic Robot engage with the elderly, monitoring health and offering companionship. These robots alleviate loneliness and improve mental health among the elderly