The Future of Primordial Black Holes: Open Questions and Roadmap

:::info Authors: (1) Antonio Riotto, Département de Physique Theorique, Universite de Geneve, 24 quai Ansermet, CH-1211 Geneve 4, Switzerland and Gravitational Wave Science Center (GWSC), Universite de Geneve, CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland; (2) Joe Silk, Institut d’Astrophysique, UMR 7095 CNRS, Sorbonne Universite, 98bis Bd Arago, 75014 Paris, France, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The Johns Hopkins … Read more

“BigID’s mission is to empower enterprises to take control of their data” says BigID Co-Founder

10 Questions with Nimrod Vax, Co-Founder, Head of Product at BigID  via [The Startup Founder Interview Template]. HackerNoon: What is your company in 2–5 words? Nimrod Vax: AI-augmented data security, compliance, and privacy. Why is now the time for your company to exist? NV: When Dimitri Sirota and I co-founded BigID in 2016, we had … Read more

The Dopamine Trap of Feature Factories: Why We Celebrate Features and How to Focus on True Impact

If you’ve ever experienced a rush of satisfaction when a feature goes live, you’re not alone. It’s especially rewarding when you’re a user of your own product and see the feature working as intended. As a product manager, I know the feeling well–seeing a feature released and functioning smoothly can make me proud and lift … Read more

An Intro to Kubernetes for Docker Developers

As a developer with Docker experience, you already understand the basics of containerization—packaging applications with their dependencies into a standardized unit. Now, it’s time to take the next step: Kubernetes. Kubernetes, or K8s, is a powerful container orchestration system that can manage your containerized applications at scale. This guide will help you move from Docker … Read more

Code Smell 266 – Collection Aliasing

Exposing your collections couples your solution TL;DR: Use immutable collections to prevent unintended side effects. Problems Unpredictable behavior Debugging challenges Data corruption Violation of the Principle of Least Astonishment Premature optimization Unexpected Mutations Concurrency problems Compromised thread safety Increased coupling Solutions Use immutable collections Create immutable classes Copy the collection before modification Avoid collection getters … Read more

Interface and Data Biopolitics in the Age of Hyperconnectivity: Interface and Data Biopolitics

:::info Author: (1) Salvatore Iaconesi, ISIA Design Florence and *Corresponding author (salvatore.iaconesi@artisopensource.net). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1. A Hymn 2. Asymmetry 3. Bubbles, Guinea Pigs 4. Interface and Data Biopolitics 5. Conclusions: Implications for Design and References 4. Interface and Data Biopolitics The scenario described in the previous sections has important impacts on … Read more

Interface and Data Biopolitics in the Age of Hyperconnectivity: Bubbles, Guinea Pigs

:::info Author: (1) Salvatore Iaconesi, ISIA Design Florence and *Corresponding author (salvatore.iaconesi@artisopensource.net). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1. A Hymn 2. Asymmetry 3. Bubbles, Guinea Pigs 4. Interface and Data Biopolitics 5. Conclusions: Implications for Design and References 3. Bubbles, Guinea Pigs An evidence of this occurrence is the emergence of knowledge and information … Read more

Flare Network Integrates Polyhedra’s zkBridge for Cross-Chain Security

Flare Network has integrated Polyhedra’s zkBridge Decentralized Verifier Network (DVN) into its ecosystem, aiming to enhance cross-chain security and interoperability. The integration, approved by the Polyhedra community, will enable Flare developers to create cross-chain applications using LayerZero while leveraging zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs. zkBridge, a cross-chain interoperability protocol, uses zkSNARKs to verify transactions across different blockchain … Read more

Interface and Data Biopolitics in the Age of Hyperconnectivity: Asymmetry

:::info Author: (1) Salvatore Iaconesi, ISIA Design Florence and *Corresponding author (salvatore.iaconesi@artisopensource.net). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1. A Hymn 2. Asymmetry 3. Bubbles, Guinea Pigs 4. Interface and Data Biopolitics 5. Conclusions: Implications for Design and References 2. Asymmetry This scenario also describes a progressive asymmetry in the distribution of power, rights, freedoms … Read more

Interface and Data Biopolitics in the Age of Hyperconnectivity: Abstract and A Hymn

:::info Author: (1) Salvatore Iaconesi, ISIA Design Florence and *Corresponding author (salvatore.iaconesi@artisopensource.net). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1. A Hymn 2. Asymmetry 3. Bubbles, Guinea Pigs 4. Interface and Data Biopolitics 5. Conclusions: Implications for Design and References Abstract This article describes their biopolitical implications for design from psychological, cultural, legal, functional and aesthetic/perceptive … Read more

Is Decentralized AI Winning The War Against AI Data Silos?

In the age of AI, speed, accuracy, and efficiency are not tradeoffs. However, palpable concerns over data control and user privacy have continued to linger due to the increasing number of centralized AI platforms dominating the space. The problem, which the overbearing presence of these corporations has created, is data silos– (a pejorative term for … Read more

10-Day .Net Aspire Challenge: Day 1 – An Introduction to .Net Aspire

Step-by-step guide on how to use the .Net Aspire framework in Visual Studio. Introduction .Net Aspire framework is used to develop cloud and production-ready distributed applications. It consists of components to handle cloud-native concerns such as Redis, Postgres, etc. Prerequisites Install .Net 8  Install Visual Studio 2022 version 17 or higher .Net Aspire Workload Container runtime such … Read more

HTML Image Uploader: A Useful Guide

In today’s digital landscape, images and file uploads are integral to both websites and mobile apps, whether for user-generated content or internal use. Online tools, social media platforms, and internal systems all require efficient file upload capabilities to function smoothly. For instance, image editing tools and social media sites rely on effective file uploader services … Read more

ShivaDutt Jangampeta’s Role in Advancing Cybersecurity Practices

“The future of cybersecurity involves not just protecting data but predicting threats before they occur,” says ShivaDutt Jangampeta, senior manager of security engineering at JP Morgan Chase. As digital threats grow, advanced and proactive approaches become crucial. Jangampeta’s work focuses on anticipating and neutralizing dangers before they can cause harm. A Journey Rooted in Excellence … Read more

GAM3 Awards 2024 Ceremony To Be Held At YGG Play Summit, Philippines

MANILA, Philippines, August 27th, 2024/GamingWire/–Hosted annually by GAM3S.GG, the GAM3 Awards 2024 will see its first in-person award ceremony take place this November at the YGG Play Summit in Manila, Philippines. GAM3S.GG has partnered with Yield Guild Games (YGG), the world’s largest network of web3 gamers and gaming guilds, to bring the awards to the … Read more

How to Monitor Blockchain Transactions in Realtime With dRPC and Web3.js

Blockchain transaction monitoring is important for maintaining the security, transparency, and efficiency of decentralized systems. Accessing real-time insight is important for decentralized apps (DApps), where seamless and secure interaction with blockchain is essential. Blockchain transaction monitoring involves observing and analyzing transactions within a blockchain network. Also known as Know Your Transaction (KYT), this monitoring activity … Read more

How to Create a Monorepo With Vite, Cloudflare, Remix, PNPM and Turborepo (No Build Step)

Introduction I needed a way to use Remix with Vite and Cloudflare Workers-Pages with minimal configuration. I saw other repositories, such as: The gospel stack, Girish21, Himorishige. But they had some limitations: I didn’t want to pre-build it, as I didn’t want to poison the repositories with more configuration files. Cloudflare Workers/Pages has a different … Read more

AccentFold: Enhancing Accent Recognition – Conclusion, Limitations, and References

:::info Authors: (1) Abraham Owodunni, Intron Health, Masakhane, and this author contributed equally; (2) Aditya Yadavalli, Karya, Masakhane, and this author contributed equally; (3) Chris Emezuem, Mila Quebec AI Institute, Lanfrica, Masakhane, and this author contributed equally; (4) Tobi Olatunji, Intron Health and Masakhane, and this author contributed equally; (5) Clinton Mbataku, AI Saturdays Lagos. … Read more

The Top C# .NET UI Controls

When you’re choosing UI controls for C# .NET development, there are many things you should consider. You’re not just looking for a one-size-fits-all solution. You want a toolkit that’s packed with features, versatile enough to handle any project you throw at it, and one that will hold up over time as technologies evolve. Let’s take … Read more

CulturaX: A High-Quality, Multilingual Dataset for LLMs – Conclusion and References

:::info Authors: (1) Thuat Nguyen, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Oregon, OR, USA; (2) Chien Van Nguyen, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Oregon, OR, USA; (3) Viet Dac Lai, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Oregon, OR, USA; (4) Hieu Man, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Oregon, OR, USA; (5) Nghia Trung … Read more

Why I Chose to Open Source Aloha: My Commitment to Privacy and Collaboration

My name is Andrew Frost Moroz, and I’m the creator of Aloha Browser, an alternative to mainstream browsers with advanced security and privacy features. Last month, privacy-first Aloha Browser, a project I’ve nurtured since its inception in 2015, reached a significant milestone. We made the pivotal decision to open-source our core code, a move that … Read more

AccentFold: Enhancing Accent Recognition – Empirical Study of AccentFold

:::info Authors: (1) Abraham Owodunni, Intron Health, Masakhane, and this author contributed equally; (2) Aditya Yadavalli, Karya, Masakhane, and this author contributed equally; (3) Chris Emezuem, Mila Quebec AI Institute, Lanfrica, Masakhane, and this author contributed equally; (4) Tobi Olatunji, Intron Health and Masakhane, and this author contributed equally; (5) Clinton Mbataku, AI Saturdays Lagos. … Read more

Unlocking Creative Potential: Exploring Latent Spaces in 3D Generative Design

The creative process in design has always been about pushing boundaries, exploring new frontiers, and reimagining what’s possible. As we continue to integrate advanced computational methods into the design workflow, one particularly exciting avenue is the exploration of latent spaces within generative systems. Latent spaces, the abstract realms where generative models operate, offer unprecedented opportunities … Read more

AccentFold: Enhancing Accent Recognition – What Information Does AccentFold capture?

:::info Authors: (1) Abraham Owodunni, Intron Health, Masakhane, and this author contributed equally; (2) Aditya Yadavalli, Karya, Masakhane, and this author contributed equally; (3) Chris Emezuem, Mila Quebec AI Institute, Lanfrica, Masakhane, and this author contributed equally; (4) Tobi Olatunji, Intron Health and Masakhane, and this author contributed equally; (5) Clinton Mbataku, AI Saturdays Lagos. … Read more

Poor Randomness: Securing Random Number Generation in Spring Applications

Welcome to my three-part deep dive into the world of Java cryptography! In this series, we’ll explore common pitfalls that can compromise the security of your Spring applications, and provide practical, code-centric solutions to address them. With that said, We kick off with a critical look at random number generation, a fundamental aspect of many … Read more