Snapchat’s ‘disappearing’ messages make it easy for predators to target kids, state lawsuit alleges

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Snapchat is the app of choice for criminals targeting kids for sextortion or child sexual abuse material (CSAM), New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez alleges in a new lawsuit filed against the app’s owner, Snap. The suit accuses Snap of violating New Mexico law against unfair practices and … Read more

Efficient File Uploads in Node.js: Using Express, MongoDB, and GridFS for Scalable Storage

File uploads are a common feature in many web applications, but handling them efficiently and securely can be challenging. In this article, we will explore how to implement efficient file uploads using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. We will cover the entire process, from setting up the server to storing files in MongoDB GridFS, ensuring that … Read more

🎉sdg Earns the Great Place To Work® Certification in the USA!

When thinking of an outstanding workplace, many people might focus on perks like fantastic benefits, lively parties, and stylish offices. However, the true magic happens when there’s trust in leaders, pride in one’s work, and genuine camaraderie among colleagues. ✨ An impressive 100% of our USA employees affirmed that Social Discovery Group is a fantastic … Read more

How to Handle Ransomware if You Are a Worldwide Multi-Platform Large-Scale Enterprise?

We are talking about large-scale enterprises here. Suppose you are a large-scale enterprise with centers on multiple continents. How do you handle ransomware attacks? Well, you’ll be giving them a lot more importance! But suppose you are in a single country. Not in the class of MAANG – But still, a large-scale enterprise is operating … Read more

An Architect’s Guide to Machine Learning Operations and Required Data Infrastructure

MLOps, short for Machine Learning Operations, is a set of practices and tools aimed at addressing the specific needs of engineers building models and moving them into production. Some organizations start off with a few homegrown tools that version datasets after each experiment and checkpoint models after every epoch of training. On the other hand, … Read more

TechCrunch Minute: This robotic wheelchair can climb stairs

Korea’s Institute for Machinery and Materials unveiled a pretty cool robotic wheelchair this week. By creating a compliant wheel that conforms to the terrain around it, these engineers have created an early version of a wheelchair that can climb stairs and traverse rocky terrain. The wheel uses a “smart chain” structure, which means that a … Read more

Nanoleaf’s new wall panels can show off your plants and Funko Pops

Nanoleaf’s Blocks come in two sizes and can integrate with fabric panel covers, pegboards, and shelves. | Image: Nanoleaf Nanoleaf is giving its popular smart lighting panels a major refresh. The Nanoleaf Blocks (starting at $199.99) feature edge-to-edge lighting that the company says eliminates hot spots and dark corners, bringing a smoother, more even look. … Read more

New underground wells could store carbon dioxide pollution for Microsoft and Amazon

Construction equipment during a groundbreaking ceremony at the Occidental direct air capture plant in Texas on April 28th, 2023. | Photo: Getty Images A major project to capture and store carbon dioxide pollution for companies including Microsoft and Amazon just took a significant step forward — the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued draft permits for … Read more

German LLM maker, Aleph Alpha, pivots to AI support

Europe doesn’t have many large language model (LLM) makers but one of these rare AI beasts — Germany’s Aleph Alpha — appears to be preparing to rule itself out of the running, per Bloomberg, which has an interview with CEO Jonas Andrulis on its pivot to a broader generative AI-support play. The idea with a … Read more

Telegram Is Driving Crypto Adoption, Despite Bad News

Telegram’s crypto adoption story via TON may be its lasting mark in 2024 despite recent news leaving many with a negative impression, says Daniel Cawrey, a former CoinDesk journalist who is now chief strategy officer of Tonkeeper, a non-custody wallet app for The Open Network (TON) ecosystem.