Author: Vidya Saras
Fifteen technologies developed either wholly or in part by MIT Lincoln Laboratory have been named recipients of 2024 R&D 100 Awards. The awards are given by R&D World, an online publication that serves research scientists and engineers worldwide. Dubbed the “Oscars of Innovation,” the awards recognize the 100 most significant technologies transitioned to use or introduced into the marketplace in the past year. An independent panel of expert judges selects the winners.“The R&D 100 Awards are a significant recognition of the laboratory’s technical capabilities and its role in transitioning technology for real-world impact,” says Melissa Choi, director of Lincoln Laboratory. “It is exciting…
The proliferation of new top-level domains (TLDs) has exacerbated a well-known security weakness: Many organizations set up their internal Microsoft authentication systems years ago using domain names in TLDs that didn’t exist at the time. Meaning, they are continuously sending their Windows usernames and passwords to domain names they do not control and which are freely available for anyone to register. Here’s a look at one security researcher’s efforts to map and shrink the size of this insidious problem. At issue is a well-known security and privacy threat called “namespace collision,” a situation where domain names intended to be used…
One afternoon I was using the device for a little over an hour when I heard a voice in the headset: “You’ve earned a brain break.” Alcaide says the device can detect when your focus is starting to decline and that this feature is meant to help people avoid burnout. “We can tell you when to take a break once we start detecting that your brain is fatiguing,” he says. I didn’t feel fatigued, but I went ahead and took a 10-minute break at the app’s suggestion.Another day, I collected 200 points in a day and earned a trophy with…
Politics / September 24, 2024 There is growing concern within the GOP that the Trump campaign’s get-out-the-vote operation is dangerously anemic. Edit Ad Policy Donald Trump during a campaign rally at Ed Fry Arena in Indiana, Pennsylvania, on September 23, 2024.(Jim Watson / AFP via Getty Images) Alongside enduring enigmas such as “Vivek Ramaswamy: why?” and “What exactly does RFK Jr. think he’s doing?,” one bewildering legacy of the 2024 election cycle will be the Donald Trump campaign’s decidedly anemic ground game. A recent flurry of news reports have noted how tardy and tightfisted the Trump operation has been in…
Company Name: LNbitsFounders: Ben ArcDate Founded: Project: 2019 | Company: 2022Location of Headquarters: Fully remote (most developers based in Europe)Amount of Bitcoin Held in Treasury: N/ANumber of Employees: 6 (+ “a couple dozen other developers”)Website: https://lnbits.com/Public or Private? PrivateFive years ago, Ben Arc first had the vision for LNbits — free and open-source software that works with any Lightning Network funding source and offers a suite of extensions for both personal and business use cases.The vision for the project came to him in what he describes as a flash of inspiration.“Christian Russo, the developer of the RaspiBlitz, had come down…
Ethereum community friends, We’re excited to share that the Devcon Supporter Program, which explores new ways to fund Ethereum-related public goods and impactful projects, is BACK for Devcon 7 in SEA. Originally launched at Devcon VI in Bogotá as an alternative to traditional event sponsorships, we’re excited to share more information about this year’s Supporter Program ahead of our journey to Southeast Asia! Inclusivity by design The Devcon Supporter Program is for everyone. When applying, you’ll be able to select to participate either as a Supporter or as an Impact Team. Which is which? If you are a Supporter, seeking…
PRESS RELEASE – The Oil and Gas Automation and Digitalisation Congress (AUTOMA 2024) is held in Düsseldorf, Germany on 14-16 October 2024. The Congress assembles leading companies from the oil and gas industry to explore the latest trends in automating and digitising processes, shaping the future of the whole value chain. The Oil and Gas Automation and Digitalisation Congress brings together Oil and Gas companies, Refineries, EPCs, Drillers, pipeline operators, service providers and equipment manufacturers. Düsseldorf, one of the biggest tech hubs in Germany, is chosen as a venue for the 7th edition of the event. The Congress takes place…
Get ready for an exciting new chapter in the world of digital art as Slimesunday, the Boston-based artist, unveils his latest solo show, “The Mixtape.” The exhibition will take place at Pellas Gallery on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, promising an immersive experience that pushes boundaries with its innovative blending of nostalgia, censorship, and deeply personal expression. A Deeper Dive into Slimesunday’s Artistic Vision Slimesunday, known for his controversial and thought-provoking digital collages, has become one of the most prominent creators in the NFT and digital art space. His work often explores themes of censorship,…
Alamy(Credit: Alamy)When The Shawshank Redemption came out 30 years ago this week, it seemed to have all the ingredients of a box-office smash.After all, it was based on a novella by one of the world’s best-selling authors, Stephen King, so it looked as if a ready-made fanbase would be interested in seeing it. Indeed, another story, The Body, taken from the same 1982 collection, Different Seasons, had been turned into a hugely successful movie, Stand by Me, in 1986. Director and screenwriter Frank Darabont believed that the story was so filmic that in 1987 he bought the rights to adapt…
Netflix(Credit: Netflix)From an adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s sex-and-scandal-filled novel to a superhero movie-making satire and the return of Netflix’s gripping political drama.Snowed-In Productions(Credit: Snowed-In Productions)1. Joan Sophie Turner, still best known as Sansa Stark on Game of Thrones, stars as the real-life 1980s jewel thief Joan Hannington in a series based on Hannington’s memoir I Am What I Am. As a single mother just out of a bad marriage, Hannington turned to a life of crime, starting out with what became a signature move: swallowing diamonds. Ouch, but also lucrative. The show is full of 1980s colour and fashion as Joan…