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Celebrating Ten Years of Mario Kart 8
In 2024, the gaming community marks a significant milestone as Mario Kart 8 celebrates its 10th anniversary. Originally launched in 2014 on the Wii U, this beloved racing game continues to captivate players around the globe, even managing to outsell every sing...
A Surge of Misinformation
As the countdown to Election Day intensifies, voters in swing states like Michigan and Pennsylvania are experiencing a deluge of misleading text messages. These messages are crafted to appear as if they are from supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris, creating confusi...
Elon Musk’s Misleading Election Claims Generate 2 Billion Views on X
In a striking display of political influence, Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man, has leveraged his ownership of X (formerly Twitter) to propagate false claims about the upcoming U.S. election. This disinformation campaign, oc...
X's Transformation Into a Hub for Hate Speech
On November 5, 2024, significant discussions arose surrounding the controversial evolution of X, formerly known as Twitter, into a site under growing scrutiny for enabling and promoting white supremacist ideologies. The changes, largely attributed to E...
When, Where, Why, Who, and How of XSS Vulnerabilities
On January 8, 2024, the HackerOne platform released details regarding Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, which consistently rank as the most prevalent issue in bug bounty programs and testing. This form of vulnerability facilitates att...
Understanding Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities and Their Impact
In today's digital landscape, organizations are increasingly vulnerable to information disclosure attacks. According to HackerOne’s 8th Annual Hacker-Powered Security Report, which was published recently, information disclosure...
Understanding Improper Access Control Vulnerabilities and Their Real-World Impacts
Improper access control vulnerabilities have emerged as a significant threat within the cybersecurity landscape, most notably highlighted in HackerOne's 8th Annual Hacker-Powered Security Report. Released recently,...
Concerns Over Surveillance in Smart Devices
As modern technology continues to infiltrate our kitchens, concerns regarding privacy and excessive surveillance have emerged. Recently, consumer group Which? raised alarms about smart devices like air fryers that gather personal data and utilize invasiv...
Addressing Traffic Congestion in Austin
As the vibrant city of Austin, Texas, continues to attract new residents seeking employment, culture, and entertainment, it has also become a battleground of traffic congestion. To combat this issue, Rekor—a company specializing in traffic management and pub...
Transforming Industries with Visual AI
Enterprises and public sector organizations are at the forefront of revolutionizing their workflows with the integration of AI agents that specialize in visual data. This transformation is happening across various sectors globally, utilizing an array of devic...
Strategic Partnership Announced
At the recent Conference for Robot Learning (CoRL) held in Munich, Germany, an exciting new collaboration was unveiled between Hugging Face and NVIDIA. This partnership aims to propel robotics research and development by leveraging their respective open-source robot...
Revolutionizing Robotics with Advanced Tools
In an exciting development for the robotics community, NVIDIA introduced cutting-edge AI and simulation tools aimed at expediting the creation and learning of AI-enabled robots during the Conference for Robot Learning (CoRL) held in Munich, Germany. Thi...
Integrating Generative AI Tools into Obsidian for Enhanced Productivity
When, Where and Why?
In the ever-evolving landscape of generative AI, a fresh opportunity emerges for productivity enthusiasts looking to enhance their workflows. Recently, a step-by-step guide was published on how to effect...
Trump vs. Harris: Engaging Visuals for the 2024 US Election
As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, the political landscape is heating up, particularly with the anticipated showdown between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. This matchup is not just a simple political battle; it represents a...
Overview of the 2024 US Election Landscape
As the 2024 US presidential election heats up, a significant showdown is expected between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. This highly anticipated contest will take place on November 5, 2024, and the digital arena is set to...
Understanding the NIS2 Directive and Its Relevance
In 2024, Germany has made significant strides towards implementing the NIS2 Directive, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity across the EU. This directive establishes a framework for handling IT crises, ensuring that businesses and government agencies...
Dapr: Modern Distributed Application Development in Review
In the evolving landscape of software development, Dapr (Distributed Application Runtime) emerges as a pivotal tool facilitating the creation of applications that consist of multiple microservices. This technology is particularly relevant...
Upcoming Event in Vienna
On the weekend of November 9-10, 2024, photography enthusiasts will gather at the Photo+Adventure event held at the Pyramide in Wien/Vösendorf. This exciting event will feature booths from various camera manufacturers, travel providers, and a diversity of other exhibitors....
Introduction to the New Legislation
On Wednesday, the German government introduced a legislative proposal aimed at strengthening battery collection practices throughout the country. This initiative is in response to the escalating presence of lithium-containing batteries found in devices such as e...
Exploring WASM as a Runtime for Large Language Models
In a recent episode of the iX podcast BURN 4 IT, host JP Hoepfner delves into how WebAssembly (WASM) can be leveraged as a runtime for large language models (LLMs). This discussion took place as part of a technology-focused series aiming to ill...