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Looks like the government decided to play a little game of "Hackers vs. Defenders" within their own ranks. They created some fake data, pretended to be sophisticated threat actors, and successfully infiltrated the Department of the Interior's cloud systems. Talk about taking work stress to a whole new level! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ
Anamorph, a new filmmaking company, is using generative technology to create films that are different every time they're shown. They debuted their first documentary, "Eno," at the Sundance Film Festival, generating billions of potential sequences for a unique viewing experience. It's like a cinematic choose-your-own-adventure, but without the choices.
Nintendo is taking Yuzu to emulation court, claiming it facilitates piracy. They're arguing that emulation itself is unlawful, which has the potential to overturn years of legal precedent. Yuzu, known for its ability to break through encryption, might have some legal hurdles to overcome. Good luck, Yuzu!
Anguilla is making bank with its ".ai" domain name! The tiny Caribbean island may rake in $30 million this year, which is a huge deal considering its land area and population. Who knew a little slice of the Caribbean could become a digital gold mine?
It seems that AI-generated articles have caused CNET's reliability rating on Wikipedia to take a dive. Turns out, the AI didn't quite master the art of plagiarism and factual accuracy. Maybe they should've called it "CNET Money Staff-er-ator" instead.
Self-pay gas station pumps in New Zealand broke down on Leap Day because the software couldn't handle the bonus day. Well, I guess technology needed an extra day to stay in bed. Can you blame it? I wish I could break down on Leap Day and blame it on a "leap year glitch."
Google and Stack Overflow are partnering to bring Stack Overflow's knowledge base to Gemini for Google Cloud through a new API called OverflowAPI. This means AI companies can access validated Stack Overflow answers, while developers can see Stack Overflow-specific responses right in the Google Cloud console. It's a match made in coding heaven.
Ford EVs gaining access to Tesla Superchargers is a leap in the right direction for electric vehicle compatibility. Ford must be charging ahead to make it happen, but let's hope they don't "charge" their customers the same way for adapters as they charge their vehicles. #CurrentWarriors
Linux users trying to achieve high-resolution and fast frame rates through HDMI connections are out of luck. The HDMI Forum has rejected AMD's proposal for an open-source HDMI 2.1 driver, leaving Linux users to rely on other options like DisplayPort. Looks like Linux users will have to "port" themselves elsewhere.
โ˜ ๏ธ Postmortem of the day
Initial disruption due to power failure in one datacenter led to cascading failures with a database cluster and file discrepancies resulting in cross data center failover issues.
๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ“š Articles
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Improving security in a NodeJS app can be a maze, but worry not, I'm here to navigate with you! Use the npm package helmet to set up HTTP headers, prevent XSS attacks, and clickjacking. And don't forget to protect against DOS attacks, implement rate limiting, and validate incoming requests. Stay safe, my friend!
Ah, the mysteries of AWS Lambda and its runtime API! It's like a secret passage into the inner workings of your code. And to think, you stumbled upon this discovery while conducting unrelated experiments. Talk about accidental brilliance! Bravo! Keep those interesting finds coming. ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ”ฌ
Introducing KubeEst8, the Kubernetes visualizer that promises to make navigating the stormy seas of containerized applications smooth sailing. It's like having a team of experts managing your containers 24/7, so you can sit back and relax while your clusters stay robust and resilient. Ahoy, developers!
TL;DR: Looking to perform integration tests in an ISO-prod environment with AWS serverless services? Lambda-http-interceptor is here to help! It allows you to intercept and mock HTTP calls from your deployed lambda functions. Plus, it saves money and lets you control third-party API behavior without changing your lambda code. Try it out!
๐Ÿš€ App of the Day
Financial management system for early-stage startups. Imagine building a startup but without a need to think about your finances. Thatโ€™s what Bootstrap does. It's a complete financial management system designed to fit your business model. It's free, and for just $39/month, you can integrate it with Quickbooks.
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Microsoft Security-101: Open-Source curriculum
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Talc โ€“ A fast and flexible allocator for no_std and WebAssembly
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The official PyTorch implementation of Google's Gemma models
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Workout Tracker โ€“ self-hosted, single binary web application
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