Meta has been fined $101 million by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission for storing hundreds of millions of user passwords in plaintext and making them available to company employees. The fine is the latest in a series of penalties imposed on Meta for violating EU data protection regulations. In 2019, Meta disclosed the lapse in its … Read more
A new open-source tool, Tosint, is helping security researchers and law enforcement agencies gather insights from Telegram sources to combat cybercrime. Created by Andrea Draghetti, head of threat intelligence at D3Lab, Tosint analyzes and tracks cybercriminals involved in phishing attacks. The tool extracts critical information from Telegram channels or groups used by criminals to exchange … Read more
Imagine walking into a conversation with someone and having no idea what they know or don’t know about the topic at hand. This is more common than you think, as we often make assumptions about our partners’ knowledge and understanding. The Johari Window Model, developed by Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham in the mid-20th century, … Read more
Researchers at the University of Seville have discovered a compound called phytoene, found in foods like tomatoes, carrots, and red peppers, which can extend the lifespan of nematodes by up to 18.6% and slow paralysis linked to amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. The study used phytoene extracts from microalgae and showed a reduction … Read more
Researchers have discovered a crucial link between an enzyme’s absence and brain function impairment. The study found that mice lacking the TRMT10A gene had significantly lower levels of tRNA, leading to impaired protein synthesis in the brain and compromised synapse structure. This deficiency resulted in diminished cognitive abilities and neuronal dysfunction. The research, conducted at … Read more
A new open-source AI model, Molmo, has been released by the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2), enabling developers to create AI agents that can perform complex tasks on computers. The multimodal model can interpret images and converse through a chat interface, potentially helping AI agents browse the web, navigate file directories, and draft documents. With … Read more
Steven Spielberg is renowned for his filmmaking prowess, but few know about his passion for gaming. The legendary director has a long history with the games industry, having worked on classic adventure games and even created the first Medal of Honor game. His son, Max, follows in his footsteps as a gamer and game developer. … Read more
Steven Spielberg is known for his legendary movies, but he also has a significant history with the gaming industry. Early LucasArts employees recall him calling for help when stuck on their classic adventure games, which inspired him to create the Medal of Honor series. He also worked on EA’s Boom Blox and a cancelled title … Read more
Meta has announced its ambitious project “Orion”, a pair of holographic AR smart glasses that integrate AI, eye tracking, hand tracking, and a neural interface. The $300 Quest 3S VR headset was also showcased during the company’s Meta Connect 2024 keynote. Orion features tiny projectors in the arms of the glasses that project light across … Read more
Scientists have discovered a brain mechanism that explains how drugs like methamphetamine and PCP impair cognitive functions, particularly memory. Research led by Marta Pratelli at the University of California San Diego has found that these drugs trigger neurotransmitter switching in the cerebral cortex, causing neurons to switch from excitatory glutamate to inhibitory GABA neurons. This … Read more