Cybersecurity Expert Develops ‘Adversarial’ Patterns to Evade Surveillance Detection
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Cybersecurity Expert Develops ‘Adversarial’ Patterns to Evade Surveillance Detection

A cybersecurity professional has developed a novel method to circumvent modern surveillance systems, creating computer-generated patterns designed to prevent cameras and license plate readers from detecting objects or individuals. Bill Swearingen, the creator of the ‘noRecognition’ project, has spent the past year refining these patterns through extensive testing, aiming to offer a way for people […]
Silicon Valley’s ‘Artificial State’ Threatens Democracy, Warns Historian Jill Lepore
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Silicon Valley’s ‘Artificial State’ Threatens Democracy, Warns Historian Jill Lepore

In her forthcoming book, “The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State,” acclaimed historian Jill Lepore issues a stark warning: technology companies are increasingly usurping the fundamental functions of democratic governance. This profound shift, Lepore contends, signifies “a return to tyranny and mystification in the form of rule by algorithms, corporations, machines.” While she clarifies […]
Zoox Secures Key Exemption for Commercial Robotaxi Launch, Paving Way for Driverless Future
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Zoox Secures Key Exemption for Commercial Robotaxi Launch, Paving Way for Driverless Future

Amazon-owned Zoox is set to commence commercial robotaxi operations on August 10th, marking a significant milestone in the autonomous vehicle industry. The company received a crucial exemption from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), allowing its custom-built vehicles, which lack traditional controls like steering wheels and pedals, to operate commercially. This exemption permits Zoox […]
Verizon Restores Mobile Service Nationwide Following Major Afternoon Outage
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Verizon Restores Mobile Service Nationwide Following Major Afternoon Outage

Thousands of Verizon wireless customers across the United States experienced a frustrating disruption in mobile connectivity on Saturday afternoon. The widespread outage, which significantly impacted voice services, began at approximately 3:30 p.m. ET and lasted for several hours before engineers successfully mitigated the problem. Peak disruption metrics indicated that over 13,000 complaints were registered during […]
The Retro Revival: Can Myspace Stage a Comeback in an Age of Social Media Fatigue?
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The Retro Revival: Can Myspace Stage a Comeback in an Age of Social Media Fatigue?

Decades after losing its crown to Facebook and fading into internet history, the iconic early 2000s platform Myspace is once again eyeing a potential return. Current stewards of the brand, Viant Technology co-founders Tim and Chris Vanderhook, have reignited speculation about another relaunch. Having acquired the platform back in 2011 and previously enduring heavy financial […]