A series of malicious cyber attacks has been linked to Chinese state-sponsored groups, including APT31, APT41, and Volt Typhoon. The attacks, known as Pacific Rim, aimed to exfiltrate sensitive data from firewalls worldwide and compromise devices in critical infrastructure, government facilities, and research organizations. The attacks began in late 2018, when Sophos detected a cyber-attack … Read more
Quantum computing is advancing rapidly, with the potential to revolutionize various fields. However, it’s not without its challenges. One major hurdle is error correction, which can significantly impact performance and reliability. To address this issue, Steve Brierley, founder and CEO of Riverlane, emphasizes the importance of quantum error correction (QEC). “Solving quantum error correction is … Read more
Mozilla Foundation cuts 30% workforce, eliminating advocacy divisions. The move follows a second round of layoffs this year, with the company shifting focus back to its Firefox browser and AI development. Once known for promoting online safety and transparency, the now-defunct departments had around 120 employees, which were reduced to 80 following the latest cut. … Read more
Mozilla Foundation Layoffs Hit 30%, Sparking Concern Over Internet Impact The Mozilla Foundation, parent company of the popular Firefox web browser, has laid off 30% of its workforce as part of a broader restructuring effort. The organization’s advocacy and global programs divisions have been eliminated, raising questions about its future impact on the internet. According … Read more
Mozilla Foundation has laid off 30% of its employees, approximately 36 staff members, as the organization undergoes a restructuring to increase agility and impact in its mission to create a more open and equitable technical future. The layoffs are part of a broader effort by Mozilla to revamp its strategic communications and produce a unified … Read more
The Mozilla Foundation, the non-profit organization overseeing Firefox’s development, is letting go of around 36 employees, representing a third of its staff. The decision, announced by VP Brandon Borrman, aims to increase agility and impact while continuing its advocacy mission. In a statement, Borrman explained that the restructuring will focus on eliminating roles associated with … Read more
A recent study by researchers at the University of Toronto has challenged the long-held assumption that language difficulties in older adults are due to a decline in word retrieval from memory. Instead, the study suggests that the speed of speech may be the underlying factor. In the study, 125 healthy adults between the ages of … Read more
Film director Ridley Scott’s new movie, Gladiator II, has sparked outrage among historians and enthusiasts due to alleged historical inaccuracies. The film features scenes set in the Colosseum, including a shark-filled arena and gladiators riding rhinos. Historian Dr. Shadi Bartsch from the University of Chicago has criticized the film, calling one scene “Total Hollywood bullshit.” … Read more
Renowned historian Dr. Shadi Bartsch has criticized director Ridley Scott’s sequel to the 2000 film “Gladiator,” calling it “total Hollywood bullshit.” The film, which hits theaters on November 22, features a scene depicting a flooded Coliseum teeming with sharks and another showing a Roman gladiator facing off against a rhinoceros. Bartsch points out that Romans … Read more
Early reviews of Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel “Gladiator II” have been shared online, giving fans a glimpse into the film’s reception. The movie is expected to be released next week, with full reviews scheduled for release at that time. Reactions from viewers indicate that some were entertained by the film, while others expressed disappointment or … Read more