R language flaw allows code execution via RDS/RDX files

A new vulnerability has been discovered in the R programming language that allows arbitrary code execution upon deserializing specially crafted RDS and RDX files. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 12 minutes ago

3 Body Problem's VFX Designer on Creating a Sci-Fi World

Netflix’s 3 Body Problem won over audiences with its sci-fi mysteries, complex characters, and startling visuals. If you’re still haunted by that Panama Canal scene—in which a ship full of people is sliced into ribbons—or the unpredictable landscapes of the VR game world, here’s … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 14 minutes ago

Google now pays up to $450,000 for RCE bugs in some Android apps

Google has increased rewards for reporting remote code execution vulnerabilities within select Android apps by ten times, from $30,000 to $300,000, with the maximum reward reaching $450,000 for exceptional quality reports. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 25 minutes ago

Alison Badgett named director of the Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center

With decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, she will lead the center as MIT boosts social impact experiential learning opportunities. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 29 minutes ago

This Black Garlic Tastes Sweet and Won't Give You Bad Breath, Scientists Say

Would you be willing to eat pitch-black garlic cloves in exchange for no stinky breath? Researchers in Australia are studying and hoping to popularize a unique, specially aged variant of the cooking herb. The blackened variant apparently has a sweet flavor, while still having the … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 34 minutes ago

This Easy Weeknight Garlic Bread Is Made for Garlic Lovers

A combination of garlic powder and fresh garlic give this buttery, crusty bread a wonderfully intense garlic flavor in under 15 minutes. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 36 minutes ago

16 Chicken Leg Recipes That'll Never Let You Down

These 16 chicken leg recipes are simple to make, not too expensive, and incredibly flavorful. Spices and techniques from around the world, from tagine to fried chicken, will have you stocking your freezer with drumsticks and thighs. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 41 minutes ago

QBism: The simplest interpretation of quantum physics

Quantum mechanics is simultaneously our most powerful and weirdest scientific theory. It’s powerful because it offers exquisite control over the nanoworld of molecular, atomic, and subatomic phenomena. It’s weird because, while we have a complete mathematical formalism, we physic … | Continue reading


@bigthink.com | 43 minutes ago

Apple's New Beats Solo Buds Are Dirt Cheap and Have a Long Battery Life

Apple announced two new offerings to its Beats line of headphones and earbuds. The Beats Solo Buds are a pair of true wireless earphones that promise up to 18 hours of battery life, while the Beats Solo 4 is an upgrade for those looking to swap their current over-the-ear cans for … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 44 minutes ago

Five TV Shows to Enjoy During Your Lunch Break (Part 2)

Unwind and recharge during your lunch break with these five sitcoms. Perfect for solo enjoyment or family time, take 30 minutes to escape into laughter and relaxation! | Continue reading


@tasteofprose.com | 46 minutes ago

Titanium gadget throws a monkey wrench into the world of mini multitools

What makes a compact titanium multitool stand out from the kazillion others that are on Kickstarter at any given moment? Well, an adjustable wrench is a definitely a rare feature, and that's just one of the things you'll find on the Ti EDC Wrench. Continue Reading Category: Good … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 48 minutes ago

From Season 3 Teaser Confirms the Horror Will Continue for Town’s Unwilling Inhabitants

The true nature of the town will come into focus, if the third season's promises are anything to go by The post From Season 3 Teaser Confirms the Horror Will Continue for Town’s Unwilling Inhabitants appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 51 minutes ago

How to Make Real Deal Iowa Ham Balls

Not your average meatballs, these Iowa ham balls are a regional favorite in which ham and ground pork are bound with buttery crackers and tangy buttermilk, then shaped and baked in a sticky sweet sauce. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 56 minutes ago

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Is Coming to iPhones and iPads on June 6th

At last fall’s iPhone event, Apple and Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed Mirage would be coming to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Today, Ubisoft confirmed with a press release that the game is coming on June 6th, just before WWDC. In addition to the iPhone, the game is comi … | Continue reading


@macstories.net | 58 minutes ago

This Startup Uses the MIT Inventor App to Teach Girls Coding

When Marianne Smith was teaching computer science in 2016 at Flathead Valley Community College, in Kalispell, Mont., the adjunct professor noticed the female students in her class were severely outnumbered, she says. Smith says she believed the disparity was because girls were no … | Continue reading


@spectrum.ieee.org | 59 minutes ago

American egg producer adopts new technology that could make culling obsolete: 'Someone has to move the needle'

"The assumption is, once we start, some other people will follow." American egg producer adopts new technology that could make culling obsolete: 'Someone has to move the needle' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 59 minutes ago

Something Strange Is in The Garden: A Conversation With Clare Beams

"What I wanted to do [...] was to write a book about pregnancy as a haunted house." The post Something Strange Is in The Garden: A Conversation With Clare Beams appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 59 minutes ago

GNOME Foundation News: Call for GNOME Asia 2024 Location Proposals

The GNOME Foundation invites bids for hosting GNOME Asia 2024. This is your chance to bring GNOME Asia to your city! If you are interested in submitting a proposal to host GNOME Asia in your city, please submit an intent to bid by filling out this short form. Intent to Bid submis … | Continue reading


@foundation.gnome.org | 1 hour ago

Magnus and John – Snowbirds

Magnus and John are no strangers to the music game, but this EP truly reflects their honed talents. | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 1 hour ago

Apple has just released updates to XProtect and XProtect Remediator

Apple has just released updates to XProtect Remediator security software (Catalina or later), bringing it to version 132, […] | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 1 hour ago

Make Like Anakin and Fall in Love With This Queen Amidala Doll

If you had to make a list of visuals Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is best known for, Queen Amidala’s costumes would be right near the top. Darth Maul is certainly striking, the cities of Theed and Otoh Gunga are stunning, and those Naboo Starfighters are awesome, but … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Philips Agrees to Pay $1 Billion to Patients Who Say They Were Injured by Breathing Machines

by Debbie Cenziper, ProPublica; Michael D. Sallah, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; and Julian Andreone, Medill Investigative Lab ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up … | Continue reading


@propublica.org | 1 hour ago

Millions of Docker repos found pushing malware, phishing sites

Three large-scale campaigns have targeted Docker Hub users, planting millions of repositories designed to push malware and phishing sites since early 2021. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 1 hour ago

Cemplex Houses, Aspen / S2 Architects

S2 Architects have masterfully designed the Cemplex Houses in Aspen, Colorado, creating a unique living solution for two local brothers and their families. This dual-house development is situated on a single lot Continue reading | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 1 hour ago

This Classic Middle Eastern Recipe Turns Hummus Into a Celebratory Meal

Transform humble ingredients like chickpeas and pita into a satisfying meal by combining them with tahini, toasted pine nuts, and tender pieces of fried meat. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 1 hour ago

Behind the wheel of CXC’s $600,000 off-road racing simulator

CXC Simulations wanted to build something special for a cruise liner. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

'Tiger Stripes' on Enceladus Linked to Moon's Spectacular Geysers

Jostling on the fault lines of Enceladus’ frozen crust may be responsible for the plumes of icy material spewing from the moon’s watery underbelly, according to a team of researchers that recently modeled the motion. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Elegant Oil Cruets That Appear to Float

These elegant, double-walled Cilindro oil cruets are by Italian industrial designer Corrado Dotti. They're handmade, out of borosilicate glass.There's also a Cubo version… …and finally the Sfera. (The vessel without a spout is a salt shaker.) They're also available with tinted … | Continue reading


@core77.com | 1 hour ago

Zwift’s New Structured Training API Could Be Interesting

And when I say ‘could’ in the title, I mean ‘will’. But...more on that in a second. First , Zwift announced a smattering of new things today in their ‘This Season on Zwift’ update. That update happens roughly every quarter, … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 hour ago

Rama is a testament to the power of Clojure

It took more than ten years of full-time work for Rama to go from an idea to a production system. I shudder to think of how long it would have taken without Clojure. Rama is a programming platform that integrates and generalizes backend development. Whereas previously backends we … | Continue reading


@blog.redplanetlabs.com | 1 hour ago

Dusty 'Cat's Paw Nebula' contains a type of molecule never seen in space — and it's one of the largest ever found

Scientists have detected a new, unusually large molecule never seen in space before. The 13-atom molecule, called 2-methoxyethanol, was detected in the Cat's Paw Nebula. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 hour ago

Woman demonstrates simple method to make meal from condiments jar: 'I've never thought of using it'

"Literally genius." Woman demonstrates simple method to make meal from condiments jar: 'I've never thought of using it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Gems From a Master of SF: The Collected Stories of Vernor Vinge

Vinge was one of the all-time greats; his stories remain thrilling, thought-provoking, and stand the test of time... The post Gems From a Master of SF: The Collected Stories of Vernor Vinge appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 1 hour ago

Getting Dinner with Friends Who Don’t Know Each Other: Into the Friendship Multiverse

I was having a quiet evening at home when, suddenly, I received a text. It was my friend Laura, asking if I was free Friday. But I already had plans to get dinner with a different friend—a woman Laura had never met, named Erica. I yearned to invite Laura along but knew, sadly, th … | Continue reading


@mcsweeneys.net | 1 hour ago

🐥 Fixing GPG errors when installing apt packages

I was experiencing GPG errors when trying to install packages using apt when using GitHub Actions. The errors I was seeing were similar to the following: Err:16 http://ppa.launchpad.net/ondrej/php/ubuntu jammy InRelease The following signatures were invalid: ERRSIG 4F4EA0AAE526 … | Continue reading


@yellowduck.be | 1 hour ago

Pluralistic: Live Nation/Ticketmaster is buying Congress (30 Apr 2024)

Today's links Live Nation/Ticketmaster is buying Congress: The other gig economy. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history: 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019, 2023 Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. Recent appearances: Where I've been. Latest books: You keep readin' … | Continue reading


@pluralistic.net | 2 hours ago

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace's Official 25th Anniversary Poster Is Now Available

“Every generation has a legend. Every journey has a first step. Every saga has a beginning.” This week, that saga once again begins in movie theaters with Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, returning for not just May the Fourth Be With You, but its 25th anniversary, happe … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Woman's sudden blindness in 1 eye revealed hidden lung cancer

Doctors say it's very unusual to develop a visual impairment as the first symptom of lung cancer. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 2 hours ago

Dave & Buster's Adding Bets to Its App as America's Gambling Fixation Kicks Into High Gear

Dave & Buster’s plans to add a feature to its app that will allow customers to place bets amongst themselves on competitive games, according to an announcement from the entertainment chain on Tuesday. It’s just the latest sign that tech-based gambling is becoming normalized in th … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Questions of Love: Raising an Autistic Daughter

Does she know she has been fighting her entire life? She fought to get nourishment and to breathe as a tiny baby. Fifteen years later she continues to fight. Fight for comfort, fight for words, and fight for peace within her own body and mind. Does she know she was born into a wo … | Continue reading


@findingcoopersvoice.com | 2 hours ago

EPCOT’s ‘Luminous: The Symphony of Us’ Soundtrack Available to Stream Online

The soundtrack for “Luminous: The Symphony of Us (Music from the EPCOT Nighttime Spectacular)” is finally available on online streeaming services. The Details The nighttime spectacular “Luminous: The Symphony of Us” opened at EPCOT on December 5, 2023, but until now, the soundtra … | Continue reading


@thedisneyblog.com | 2 hours ago

Fox News Cherrypicks Old EVs to Represent The “Foolish” Nature Of All EVs

In a recent video by Fox News, the company finds basically every EV-negative headline they could find for the last several years, and then interviews an automotive journalist who owns two older EVs. The conclusion? EVs are a failure. Here’s the video (I’ll talk about it more afte … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 2 hours ago

Hummus for Breakfast? Yes, Please

Served with a boiled egg and pita, qudsiyeh—hummus topped with fava beans—is a common breakfast throughout the Levant. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 2 hours ago

5 tips for planning a trip with Bear

Planning a trip, be it to a new city or across the globe, can feel like diving into a sea of details—tickets, schedules, and coordinating with friends. But hey, here’s the good news: Bear’s got your back! Think of it as your travel buddy, tagging along without the hefty price tag … | Continue reading


@blog.bear.app | 2 hours ago

The Curious Case of Apple’s Third-Party SDK List for Privacy Manifests

Apple: Starting May 1, 2024, new or updated apps that have a newly added third-party SDK that‘s on the list of commonly used third-party SDKs will need all of the following to be submitted in App Store Connect: Required reasons for each listed API Privacy manifests Valid signatur … | Continue reading


@pxlnv.com | 2 hours ago

What is Security Engineering? Part 2.

A broad overview of the ever-developing security engineering field; a domain that can feel intimidating to some software engineers. With Nielet D'Mello, security engineer at Datadog. Part 2. | Continue reading


@newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com | 2 hours ago

G7 Energy Ministers Agree To Close Coal-Fired Generating Stations By 2035

The G7 energy ministers have agreed to a statement that supports phasing out coal-fired generating stations by 2035. The post G7 Energy Ministers Agree To Close Coal-Fired Generating Stations By 2035 appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 2 hours ago

This Smart Tupperware Find Keeps My Fruit Fresh for Twice as Long (I’m Buying Two More!)

It's a game-changer! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago