First things first
Lots of tech news today, from big moves in digital identity to AI helping verify software at scale. Privacy and security are still front and center, with stories about vulnerable logins, ongoing vulnerabilities, and privacy debates.
Meanwhile, curious projects like running iOS on Android or exploring local Wikipedia keep things fun and weird. Just another day in the wild world of tech, right?
The top 6
eMudhra is exiting its global SSL/TLS certificate business to focus on digital identity and eSignature solutions. The company offers products like emSigner, SecurePass, CertiNext, and IDBroker for enterprise authentication, access management, and certificate lifecycle management.
Quad9 will cease offering its free DNS resolver service in France starting November 24 due to a court ruling that requires blocking certain domain resolutions. The organization opposes the ruling, citing conflicts with its mission to protect user privacy and internet integrity.
A woman faces a potential six-year prison sentence over a Cash App account she did not open. Prosecutors are pursuing charges despite concerns about the case's fairness and the woman's lack of involvement.
All 12 AI models surveyed agreed that humans prioritize belonging and loyalty over truth and principles. They view human consciousness as primarily a tool for social justification rather than rational decision-making.
Containers are just processes with restrictions, not standalone entities, and Docker images are simply folders that Docker converts into root filesystems. Docker's container runtime, runc, is written in Go, which presents challenges due to Go's design, and Docker generally requires root access for full functionality.
A project named hackios-xnu-kernel enables running full iOS 16.5 firmware on Android devices. The open-source repository has gained community interest with 247 stars and 71 forks.
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Quote of the day
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Sun Tzu
Also big today
Nvidia OpenShell is a secure, private runtime designed for autonomous AI agents. It is an open-source project with over 17,000 stars on GitHub, emphasizing safety and privacy for AI deployment.
Jared Kushner's hacked phone revealed secret negotiations and over $700 million in transfers linked to Middle Eastern and Azerbaijani bank accounts. Dutch intelligence uncovered connections to mercenaries, warlords, and covert foreign influence activities involving Kushner.
Local Wikipedia provides geocoded Wikipedia articles for places within a half-hour walk, focusing on local landmarks and areas. It displays up to 25 nearby items or the closest 500 if more are available.
Google cleared 300 hectares of Finnish forest to build data centers. The clearing is reported to be illegal and has raised environmental concerns.
LLMs now enable large-scale formal software verification, allowing developers to mathematically prove security properties of code. This breakthrough helps identify and fix long-standing bugs in critical software like assembly code, enhancing cybersecurity.
Security watch platform pwn.watch reports ongoing incidents, including critical vulnerabilities in GitLab and the Linux kernel. Many of these issues remain unpatched, posing significant risks to affected systems.
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Arc will be discontinued on December 22, 2026, with users encouraged to switch to Dia, its successor browser focused on security and speed. Data from Arc can be easily imported into Dia, which offers similar features like tab groups, profiles, and extensions.
Taler is preparing to operate legally in Germany by establishing Taler Operations AG and applying for an e-money license from BaFin. The new company will enable Taler to function as an electronic payment system in the Euro-zone, with a focus on compliance and dedicated support.
Canadian MPs are proposing legislation to restrict gambling advertisements during sports broadcasts due to increasing concerns about gambling-related harms. The bill aims to limit the widespread promotion of online betting, which has been linked to rising problem gambling rates.
OpenAI and Anthropic could potentially generate more revenue by founding their own companies using their models instead of selling tokens. The question raises concerns about whether token sales are the most profitable strategy given declining prices and commodification.
Natural language programming is criticized for not reducing the complexity and care needed in coding, as machines still require precise instructions. Switching to native language interfaces would likely increase the workload for both humans and machines, rather than simplifying programming tasks.
Crystal 1.22.0 introduces support for LLVM 23 & 24, improved DWARF parsing, and support for native event loops across all targets. The release also removes deprecated features like Process.fork and adds new macros for compile-time text operations.
Song of the day
Deep cuts
AI requests in Texas produce 8.5 times more CO2 emissions than in Sweden due to energy differences. This highlights the environmental impact of data centers depending on local energy sources.
Hedra is a 3D open world game created from scratch by a high school student, with a codebase exceeding 100,000 lines. It is available on Steam and involves game development tools like Bullet physics, OpenGL, and GLSL.
eMudhra login systems are vulnerable to brute-force attacks, risking unauthorized access. Users should implement stronger security measures to protect their accounts.
AI enables the enclosure of the scientific information commons, transforming shared knowledge into private assets. This shift risks undermining the social and collaborative foundations of scientific progress, similar to historical enclosures of common lands.
Matthias Endler criticizes Silicon Valley's hustle culture and the obsession with rapid growth, advocating for a sustainable, deliberate approach to building meaningful products. He emphasizes the value of small, intentional projects that prioritize quality and long-term impact over quick profits and hype.
The Last Museum offers semantic search across over 6.3 million artworks from major museums, covering a timeline from 3000 BC to 2026. It enables users to explore diverse pieces from artists like Van Gogh, Vermeer, and Monet through advanced search features.
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