A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a system based on artificial intelligence to detect fake news, with a very high rate of accuracy.On the way to the fight against online disinformation, a research team from the Artificial Intelligence Software Architectures and Algorithms group, attached to the Lincoln Laboratory of the famous MIT, … [Read more...] about Online misinformation: MIT is developing an AI capable of detecting fake news networks
QUIC, the protocol developed by Google to boost internet connections becomes a standard
The key: more secure connections and better web performance.One of Google's many efforts to make the web faster is now accessible to everyone. With Quic, Google has improved the speed and security of our internet connections. The protocol, tested for 8 years, is now mature enough to be adopted on a larger scale.Earlier this week, the Internet Engineering Task Force … [Read more...] about QUIC, the protocol developed by Google to boost internet connections becomes a standard
MagSafe charger recovered iPhone 12 from bottom of canal
The MagSafe charger has found unexpected use. Thanks to the powerful magnets located in the Apple charger, it is possible to transform the accessory into a fishing case for iPhone 12. This trick allowed a German user to find his smartphone, lying without the slightest scratch, at the bottom of the Berlin canal in minutes. A user named Frederik Riedel, an … [Read more...] about MagSafe charger recovered iPhone 12 from bottom of canal
NASA sends luminescent baby squids and tardigrades into space
This Thursday, June 3, NASA will send baby squids and tardigrades aboard the ISS for scientific experiments that will improve living conditions in space. SpaceX's resupply mission will take off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.SpaceX is planning its 22nd resupply mission this Thursday, June 3 at 1:29 p.m. EST (7:29 p.m. KST). It will depart from the Kennedy Space … [Read more...] about NASA sends luminescent baby squids and tardigrades into space
Apple recruits and assesses cryptocurrency opportunities
Apple's Payments Unit is looking for a Business Development Specialist with experience in cryptocurrencies.This job posting suggests that Apple is keeping a close eye on cryptocurrencies and could make a foray into the industry.Apple takes an interest in cryptocurrenciesApple could be one of the latest giants to explore cryptocurrency payments, according to a new … [Read more...] about Apple recruits and assesses cryptocurrency opportunities
TikTok accused of using disguised ads targeting children
The European Commission has started action against TikTok, which has one month to react and review its policies and business practices.On Friday 28 May 2021, the European Commission and the network of national consumer protection authorities (CPCs) launched an action against TikTok. They accuse the app of using disguised ads targeting children and want it to comply with … [Read more...] about TikTok accused of using disguised ads targeting children
New breakthrough for the Chinese “artificial sun”
The Chinese "artificial sun" kept plasma at a temperature of 120 million degrees Celsius for 101 seconds. Good news for electricity production.120 million degrees... A temperature a little too high for the beach, but conducive to energy production. On May 28, 2021, the Chinese nuclear fusion experimental project, also known as the Experimental Advanced Superconducting … [Read more...] about New breakthrough for the Chinese “artificial sun”
US soldiers have detailed the security of their nuclear bases to the Internet
To learn the complex security protocols of their nuclear base, some American soldiers had the bad idea of using online review apps. As a result, they exposed confidential military information to the entire Internet.By simple queries on a search engine, it was possible to access hundreds of review sheets created by American soldiers. More precisely, by soldiers … [Read more...] about US soldiers have detailed the security of their nuclear bases to the Internet
The Curiosity rover saw strange clouds shining on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover, which surveys Gale crater, has photographed rare clouds in the sky of Mars. These images help scientists understand the formation and nature of the various clouds on the Red Planet."Cloudy days are rare here because the atmosphere is so fine and dry, but I kept my cameras ready and wanted to share some recent photos with you": NASA shared new … [Read more...] about The Curiosity rover saw strange clouds shining on Mars
Amazon and Microsoft targeted by personal data investigations
Following the Schrems II judgment, the European Data Protection Supervisor launched two investigations against Amazon and Microsoft.On May 27, 2021, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) launched two surveys on the use of cloud services from Amazon and Microsoft, AWS and Microsoft Azure. The EDPS is also scrutinizing the use by different EU bodies and … [Read more...] about Amazon and Microsoft targeted by personal data investigations
