Apr 08
Since a fix was released yesterday, a bug has been crawling around the internet for a staggering two years. Introduced to glom on to the system known as OpenSSL back … Continue reading
Mar 26
If you’ve been stressing out or if you’re getting swamped at work or if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, here’s how you fix it: by watching this lovely time lapse of fireflies by Vincent Brady. Just put it on full screen, zone out and watch fireflies (or lightning bugs if that’s what you call them) paint the world with light and create mesmerizing art.
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Mar 21
You’ve seen all the mind-boggling space images from the Hubble telescope, so this might seem… bizarre. What looks like a light painting or a computer rendering is an actual image sent back during the Hubble’s observing session. This is what happens when the telescope locks onto a bad guide star. The European Space Agency explains:
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Feb 26
The drama surrounding Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox continues as its CEO is reported to have confirmed the veracity of the Crisis Strategy Draft document leaked yesterday. The once popular exchange … Continue reading
Feb 23
On Friday, Apple quietly released iOS 7.0.6, explaining in a brief release note that it fixed a bug in which "an attacker with a privileged network position may capture or modify data in sessions protected by SSL/TLS." That’s the understated version. Another way to put it? Update your iPhone right now.
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Feb 13
Here’s a shortcut that makes the ongoing Mail retrieval bug in OS X Mavericks slightly less annoying.
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Feb 12
Toyota is recalling 1.9 million Prius hybrids to fix a serious bug in the engine control unit which can cause transistors to overheat—and potentially cause the hybrid system to shut down while driving.
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Feb 10
Bitcoin has been under increasing scrutiny all around the world as it gains popularity. Many governments are saying that bitcoin is increasingly used for illegal activities like terrorism funding and … Continue reading
Feb 03
Some unfortunate users have suffered from email troubles with Mail since OS X Mavericks’ launch, something addressed with 10.9.1 after a sharp focus on the issue by Apple. Still, some … Continue reading
Jan 27
Like a silent bionic army, the era of the cyborg has crept upon us. Or so a group of reviewers said recently when they evaluated where the science of cyborgs has led.
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