Month: October 2023

  Myanmar’s Military Junta and its Spying Obsession News Digest – The Myanmar military junta is setting up an extreme surveillance regime compounding human rights violations. – The blend of physical and digital scrutiny is peaking to unprecedented levels. – Chinese-made surveillance technology deployed includes facial recognition and number-plate readers. – Digital surveillance includes neutrally...

  **Key Points** – Melissa Trixie was targeted by an online impersonation attack – someone created fake profiles in her name. – The person behind the harassment made derogatory remarks and divulged personal information through these profiles. – Despite her suspicion, she had to struggle to get concrete evidence linking the person she suspected. –...

  A Twist in the Tale: The Origins of Biomolecular Handedness Key Highlights Scientists study why biomolecules prefer a certain “handedness” or chirality. New research suggests electron interactions with magnetic surfaces aboard primal Earth could be the reason. The different “handedness” biomolecules contributes greatly to their function. Understanding the formation of biomolecular chirality could help...

  Here’s the rundown of what you need to know: 1. Cryptocurrency has been used to raise millions for controversial organization Hamas. 2. Exxon Mobil has used data gathered from hacking to benefit their operations. 3. North Korea continues to prove itself a tech savant with cryptojacking increases. 4. Garmin reportedly paid the ransom after...

  The Psyche Mission: An Eye in the Sky with a Laser Close by Key Points to Laser-In On: NASA’s Psyche orbiter sets its sights on the metal-rich asteroid, also named Psyche. The primary goal of the mission is to gather and analyze data on this unique and untapped asteroid’s characteristics. Along its journey, it...

  Let’s break down the key components of the article: – “Dear David” is a film based on a 2017 viral Twitter thread. – It was started by Adam Ellis, a BuzzFeed cartoonist, who claimed his apartment was haunted by a ghost boy with a dented head, “Dear David”. – The thread was wildly popular,...

  FTX, Alameda and the Star Witness: The Power Balance Game Key Points Star witness Caroline Ellison testifies in FTX and Alameda case. Ellison’s testimony is used by the prosecution to establish Sam Bankman-Fried’s alleged power over financial decisions. The role of Bankman-Fried at FTX and Alameda under scrutiny. Allegations suggest manipulated decision-making processes. Power...

  A New Tool on the Block: The Art-Saving Kudurru Article breakdown: Introducing Kudurru, a newly developed tool that armors artists against unethical web scraping. Brainchild of the creator of Have I Been Trained?, Kudurru takes the fight against art plagiarism to the next level. The tool can block web scrapers, hindering them from copying...

  Best Amazon Prime Day WIRED Gear Deals: The Highs and Lows Key Points Amazon’s Prime Day event offers a smorgasbord of deals on all sorts of technology, from laptops to smartwatches. Among the discounted products are many of the gear recommended by WIRED – the tech-savvy’s ultimate guide to all things digital. From fighting...

  Hottest Prime Day TV Deals To Warm Up Your Winter Evenings Talking Points The pre-Black Friday rush has kicked into gear. TV deals have never looked better. Prime Day offers are a gateway to doorstep mania, setting the stage for binge-watching cosy sessions. From pocket-friendly 4K TVs to colossal OLED bad boys, there is...