Brazil Deploys Millions of Lab-bred Mosquitoes To Combat Dengue Epidemic Brazil has initiated an extensive programme to release millions of lab-engineered mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria, designed to halt the transmission…
Content Summary The “Block BEARD” bill has surfaced in the US Senate, aiming to provide a method for blocking foreign piracy websites. Spearheaded by a bipartisan group of senators, including…
SEC Debuts ‘Project Crypto’ To Bring US Financial Markets ‘On Chain’ The SEC has launched “Project Crypto” to overhaul outdated securities regulations for a blockchain-based future, aiming to support tokenized…
The Trump administration has revealed plans for a new health tracking initiative which will enable Americans to share health records across various applications run by private tech companies. The programme,…
Summary Hackers from the group UNC2891 orchestrated a high-tech bank heist by secretly installing a 4G-enabled Raspberry Pi in a bank’s ATM network, utilising advanced malware that evades detection using…
Summary A recent record-breaking lightning flash measured an astonishing 515 miles (829 km), confirmed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). This event occurred on October 22, 2017, stretching from east…
Researchers Develop a Low-Cost Visual Microphone Researchers have created an innovative microphone that captures sound using light, transforming tiny vibrations on object surfaces into audible signals. Using a single-pixel imaging…
Summary Reddit is making a bold move to become a full-fledged search engine, utilising its vast array of user-generated content. CEO Steve Huffman announced plans to focus resources on this…
Summary A group of cybercriminals successfully implanted a Raspberry Pi on a bank’s network in Indonesia, allowing them to drain cash from an ATM. The attack, reported by Group-IB, was…
Microsoft Ends Tradition of Naming Competitors in Regulatory Filings Microsoft has decided to ditch its long-standing habit of naming its competitors in regulatory filings. This break from tradition was highlighted…
