Animals are also suffering from stress and anxiety due to the war. A study conducted at Tel Aviv University found that the sound of explosions from fired rockets induces stress and anxiety in geckos, leading to a sharp increase in their metabolic rates. This energy cost may be life-threatening if chronic. The researchers believe this … Read more
A Spanish-speaking cybercrime group called GXC Team has been observed bundling phishing kits with malicious Android applications. This is a level of service known as malware-as-a-service (MaaS). The phishing kit costs between $150 and $900 per month, while the bundle including the kit and Android malware costs around $500 per month. The targets include users … Read more
It is said that the only constant is change, which is abundantly clear with the licensing of Oracle Java. Since 2018, we’ve seen four significant modifications to both the license conditions and pricing which have had an impact on enterprises using Java within their organizations. Initially, we saw the introduction of the Oracle Technology Network … Read more
A text about various natural language processing (NLP) models and their characteristics! 🤖 The article discusses several NLP models, each with its own strengths and limitations: 1. **GTE-Base**: A more detailed and nuanced model for applications that require complex text representations. 2. **GTE-Small**: A compact and fast model optimized for similarity search or downstream enrichments. … Read more
A study found that adults’ faces tend to evolve to suit their names due to social expectations, while children’s faces do not show the same name-based similarities. The researchers used both human participants and machine learning to confirm that adults’ faces can be matched to their names with high accuracy, but children’s faces cannot. They … Read more
Researchers have made a significant discovery in quantum information transmission using particles of light called qudits, which can hold more data than traditional qubits due to their higher dimensions. This new technology could lead to a powerful and secure quantum internet for long-distance communication and the creation of advanced quantum computers and unbreakable encryption. Unlike … Read more
Researchers have made a significant discovery in quantum information transmission using particles of light called qudits, which can hold more data than traditional qubits due to their higher dimensions. This new technology could lead to a powerful and secure quantum internet for long-distance communication and the creation of advanced quantum computers and unbreakable encryption. Unlike … Read more
A study conducted by researchers from Reichman University and Hebrew University discovered that a person’s face may adapt to match their name due to societal influences. This effect, called a self-fulfilling prophecy, was observed more frequently in adults than children. The study involved participants matching faces to names, with greater accuracy for adults than children. … Read more
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal program that provides discounts on internet service and connected devices for eligible low-income households. The program, which was implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, has helped many households save money on their internet bills and access essential online services for work, education, and healthcare. However, the program is … Read more
Wi-Fi security cameras offer convenience for monitoring your home and keeping an eye on deliveries. However, burglars are using technology to disrupt these cameras before breaking in. The Los Angeles Police Department reported that thieves employ Wi-Fi jamming devices to interfere with wireless signals, rendering security cameras useless. These criminals often carry out targeted break-ins, … Read more