Whether you run IT for a massive organization or simply own a smartphone, you’re intimately familiar with the unending stream of software updates that constantly need to be installed because of bugs and security vulnerabilities. People make mistakes, so code is inevitably going to contain mistakes—you get it. But a growing movement to write software… Continue reading The Rise of Rust, the ‘Viral’ Secure Programming Language That’s Taking Over Tech
Author: Wired Magazine
The Strange Death of the Uyghur Internet
Making a living as a programmer also became hard, says a former Bilkan developer, who asked to remain anonymous out of concern for his family’s safety. In 2016, the government started requiring that websites establish Communist Party branches or be supervised by a party member, making it difficult to avoid blacklisting. Authorities have also expanded… Continue reading The Strange Death of the Uyghur Internet
Seeking Psychedelics? Check the Data Privacy Clause
Next week, Coloradans will vote on a ballot initiative that, if approved, would create a regulated market for psilocybin in the state. Under this initiative, called Proposition 122, or the Natural Medicine Health Act, psilocybin would be produced in Colorado and administered under supervision at licensed “healing centers.” (Other substances could be added in a… Continue reading Seeking Psychedelics? Check the Data Privacy Clause
Rolex Deepsea Challenge 2022: the Deepest Diver You Can Buy
Rolex describes its new release, the Deepsea Challenge, as “a watch that defies the limits.” That means the limits of depth and atmospheric pressure in addition to engineering, since the Deepsea Challenge is designed to be able to function up to 11,000 meters—almost 7 miles—underwater. But you’d be forgiven for concluding it means the depths… Continue reading Rolex Deepsea Challenge 2022: the Deepest Diver You Can Buy
AWOL LTV-3500 Short Throw Projector Review: Bright but Expensive
However, this is the first projector I’ve used where I felt I didn’t need blackout curtains (or significant modifications to my home). During the day, I could put on music videos or shows and still see what was happening perfectly well. As evening sets in, the lighting naturally becomes perfect for a movie night, with… Continue reading AWOL LTV-3500 Short Throw Projector Review: Bright but Expensive
12 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids (2022): All Ages, STEM, Books, and Snacks
Here is a proposition: Rather than delight your kid once or twice a year with a big, expensive present that will eventually get put aside, why not surprise them with a small, delightful package once a month? I have two kids, a 5-year-old and a 7-year-old, and they love it when something arrives in the… Continue reading 12 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids (2022): All Ages, STEM, Books, and Snacks
Asus Zenfone 9 Review: Small but Mighty
There’s no shortage of big phones these days. Apple even went so far as to nix a successor to last year’s iPhone 13 Mini and instead replaced it with the iPhone 14 Plus. Small phones are hard to come by, but they’re not completely extinct yet. If you’re tired of straining your fingers to reach… Continue reading Asus Zenfone 9 Review: Small but Mighty
Startups Have a Sellout Problem. There’s a Better Way
Onetime startups like Meta, Twitter, and Amazon are now part of the world’s infrastructure, acting as today’s local news, phone lines, and postal service. They don’t just drive economies; they’re public goods that serve a social purpose, that define and enable countless aspects of society. The problem is, businesses like these are not accountable to… Continue reading Startups Have a Sellout Problem. There’s a Better Way
China Operates Secret ‘Police Stations’ in Other Countries
For years, AlphaBay ruled the dark web. If you were in the market to buy drugs or stolen credit cards, the digital bazaar was the place to turn. At its peak, more than 350,000 products were listed for sale—an estimated 10 times the size of the notorious Silk Road market—and the website proved to be… Continue reading China Operates Secret ‘Police Stations’ in Other Countries
If Musk Starts Firing Twitter’s Security Team, Run
Elon Musk is buying Twitter for $44 billion after the least sexy will-they-won’t-they saga of all time. And while Musk attempted to reassure advertisers yesterday that “Twitter obviously cannot become a free-for-all hellscape, where anything can be said with no consequences,” the acquisition raises practical questions about what the social network’s nearly 240 million active… Continue reading If Musk Starts Firing Twitter’s Security Team, Run