Summary Rene Turcios, a 29-year-old participant in San Francisco, has gained notoriety for winning numerous hackathons without knowing how to code. Since 2023, he has attended over 200 hackathons, earning…
Summary Apple has introduced a novel AI coding model called DiffuCode, which leverages diffusion technology to generate code in a more efficient manner compared to traditional autoregressive models. The model…
Scientists have successfully created the first-ever lasers made entirely from edible materials, which could be used for monitoring the properties of foods and medications. By using tiny droplets of everyday…
Summary This week, the US Energy Department selected two companies to initiate the first nuclear microreactor experiments at a new facility called DOME in Idaho. These tests are aimed at…
Two Sudo Vulnerabilities Discovered and Patched Recently, two serious vulnerabilities affecting Sudo were uncovered and patched. Reported by researchers in April, these flaws could potentially allow local attackers to elevate…
Summary Apple’s upcoming iOS 26 update for iPhone introduces a unique feature in FaceTime that pauses video and audio calls when nudity is detected. Initially aimed at protecting children, reports…
Researchers have observed wild killer whales presenting fish to humans, a behaviour implying a sociable motive behind this unusual interaction. Over 20 years, 34 incidents of orcas offering prey to…
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) has moved swiftly to acquire Juniper Networks for a whopping $14 billion, following a settlement regarding an antitrust case with the US Justice Department. This deal allows…
Summary XBOW has made waves by becoming the top-ranked penetration tester on HackerOne, outperforming 99 other security experts in uncovering vulnerabilities. The automated pentester, known as Xbow, submitted over 1,060…
Summary New research challenges the long-held belief that low-grade inflammation, or “inflammaging,” is an inevitable part of the aging process. A study focusing on a small Indigenous group in the…
