Apple launches its ChatGPT integration with Siri [11 Dec 24, 9:58pm] Apple released new versions of its iPhone, iPad, and Mac software on Wednesday that include the long-awaited ChatGPT integration with Siri.
Performance Chat Summary: 10 December 2024 [10 Dec 24, 5:36pm] Meeting agenda here and the full chat log is available beginning here on Slack. Announcements Priority Items WordPress Performance Trac Tickets Performance Lab Plugin (and other Performance Plugins) Active Priority Projects Improving the calculation…
Agenda, Dev Chat, Dec 11, 2024 [10 Dec 24, 5:02pm] The next WordPress Developers Chat will take place on in the core channel on Make WordPress Slack. The live meeting will focus on the discussion for upcoming releases, and have an open floor section. Additional items will be referred to in the var…
Performance Chat Agenda: 10 December 2024 [10 Dec 24, 9:51am] Here is the agenda for this week’s performance team meeting scheduled for . If you have any topics you’d like to add to this agenda, please add them in the comments below. This meeting happens in the #core-performance channel. To join the meeting…
WordPress 6.7 Performance Improvements [10 Dec 24, 5:30am] This post is the latest in a series of updates focused on the performance improvements of major releases (see 6.6, 6.5, 6.4, 6.3, and 6.2). WordPress 6.7, “Rollins” is the last major version of WordPress released in 2024. This release delivers im…
Summary of the Developer Blog editorial meeting on 5 December 2024 [7 Dec 24, 1:15pm] Summary of the WordPress Developer Blog meeting, which took place in the #core-dev-blog channel on the Make WordPress Slack. Start of the meeting in Slack. Attendees: @ndiego @areziaal, @webcommsat (async) @bcworkz (async) @milana_cap (async) @ogle…
WordPress 6.7 Release Retrospective [6 Dec 24, 2:11pm] Here's another easy way to contribute: share your feedback on the 6.7 release process! Comments and the survey form are open until January 13, 2025.
AI bias detection tool promises to tackle discrimination in models [11 Dec 24, 8:54pm] Generative AI models like ChatGPT are trained using vast amounts of data obtained from websites, forums, social media and other online sources; as a result, their responses can contain harmful or discriminatory biases.
BallBot demonstrates the science behind balance control for robotics [11 Dec 24, 8:13pm] The robotics field is advancing rapidly, with a growing emphasis on improving machine autonomy and interaction. As robots are tasked with increasingly complex activities, their ability to operate effectively in dynamic and unpredictable environments…
EU conservatives seek to stall 2035 combustion engine ban [11 Dec 24, 7:33pm] The largest group in the European Parliament, the conservative EPP, joined calls Wednesday to "reverse" a ban on combustion engine vehicles starting in 2035, citing the struggles of the automotive industry.
EPA awards $144 million to California to phase out big diesel trucks [11 Dec 24, 7:30pm] The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $144 million in grants to fund 13 projects in California to help the state wean off fossil fuels and phase out big rigs that run on diesel.
High efficiency meets sustainability: Next-generation tandem solar cells [11 Dec 24, 7:22pm] The development of perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells made of stable materials and manufactured using scalable production processes is the basis for the next technological leap in the photovoltaic industry.
Samsung will give you $350 for any phone if you get a ‘Re-Newed’ Galaxy starting at $99 [11 Dec 24, 8:30pm] Samsung started selling officially refurbished Galaxy phones several years ago and has kept up the program in the years since. Currently, the company is running a promo where you can get any “Re-Newed” Samsung Galaxy phone with at least $350 in t…
Android app price drops and freebies: Swim Out, Kenshō, Candy Disaster TD, more [11 Dec 24, 7:57pm] It is now time to scope out the day’s best deals on Android games and apps. Joining this afternoon’s Google Play offers, we are tracking a series of big-time offers as part of the Samsung Discover sale including its Bespoke AI Combo all-in-one wa…
U.S. rigs increased nicely [6 Dec 24, 2:52pm] Active rigs drilling for oil and gas in the U.S. increased by 7 to 589, aker Hughes said Friday. Drilling rigs targeting crude oil in the U.S.rose by 5 to 482, gas rigs gained 2 to 102, and 5 rigs remained classified as miscellaneous. R…
Amgen will expand in North Carolina, create 370 jobs [6 Dec 24, 2:50pm] Amgen will expand its biologics manufacturing operation in Holly Springs, North Carolina, creating 370 additional jobs. The company intends to invest $1 billion in Wake County. Founded in 1980 in Thousand Oaks, California, Amgen today s…
NexGen Cabinets selects North Carolina for East Coast operation [6 Dec 24, 2:50pm] The residential cabinet manufacturer NexGen Cabinets will create 42 new jobs in Duplin County, North Carolina. The company will invest more than $6.7 million to establish an East Coast assembly and manufacturing facility in the Town of Walla…
A new galaxy, much like our own [11 Dec 24, 7:39pm] Stunning new photographs by a team of astronomers have revealed a newly forming galaxy that looks remarkably similar to a young Milky Way. The extraordinary images give us an unprecedented picture of what our own galaxy might have looked like when it…
AI thought knee X-rays show if you drink beer -- they don't [11 Dec 24, 7:38pm] A new study highlights a hidden challenge of using AI in medical imaging research -- the phenomenon of highly accurate yet potentially misleading results known as 'shortcut learning.' The researchers analyzed thousands of knee X-rays and fo…
Mapping the nanoscale architecture of functional materials [11 Dec 24, 5:45pm] Researchers have pioneered a new technique called X-ray linear dichroic orientation tomography, which probes the orientation of a material's building blocks at the nanoscale in three-dimensions. First applied to study a polycrystalline catalyst,…
The distinct nerve wiring of human memory [11 Dec 24, 5:44pm] The black box of the human brain is starting to open. Although animal models are instrumental in shaping our understanding of the mammalian brain, scarce human data is uncovering important specificities. Neurosurgeons nowshed light on the human hippo…
The Worst-Looking Playstation Consoles Ever Made [11 Dec 24, 8:30pm] Aesthetic design helped the PlayStation burst onto the scene in the '90s. Since then, it has also made some questionable design choices in special consoles.
These Were the Most-Searched-for Museums in 2024 [11 Dec 24, 8:53pm] Google’s annual Year in Search reveals which world museums drew the most interest in 2024.The post These Were the Most-Searched-for Museums in 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.
Saudi Arabia Strikes Major Culture Deals With U.K. and France [11 Dec 24, 7:30pm] Both European countries are keen to exchange their expertise for Saudi investment into their own cultural institutions. The post Saudi Arabia Strikes Major Culture Deals With U.K. and France appeared first on Artnet News.
#149 – Corey Maass on Optimising WordPress Images [11 Dec 24, 3:00pm] On the podcast today we have Corey Maass, and he's here to talk about the role of social media, specifically regarding images you share. He highlights tools like his WordPress plugin OMGIMG, which simplifies the creation of shareable images. We…
Automattic Acquires AI Company ‘WPAI’ [10 Dec 24, 7:33pm] Automattic has announced that it has acquired WPAI, a company specializing in AI-powered tools for {…}
ClearlyDefined: 2024 in review – milestones, growth and community impact [11 Dec 24, 1:25pm] As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on a transformative year for the ClearlyDefined project. From technical advancements to community growth, this year has been nothing short of extraordinary. Here’s a recap of our key milestones and h…
Standards and the presumption of conformity [10 Dec 24, 12:44pm] Access to the law includes access to the harmonized standards it predicates. But is it right that those standards can include royalty-due patents (SEPs)?
Driving Open Source forward: make your impact in 2025 [3 Dec 24, 6:51pm] Members Newsletter – December 2024Join us as a supporting member or, if your organization benefits from Open Source, consider becoming a sponsor. Together, we can protect and expand the freedoms that make Open Source possible—for everyone.
Improving Open Source security with the new GitHub Secure Open Source Fund [3 Dec 24, 1:15pm] Launched with a $1.25 million commitment from partners, the GitHub Secure Open Source Fund is designed to address a critical issue: the often-overlooked necessity of security for widely-used Open Source projects.
Give Your Input on the State of Open Source Survey [20 Nov 24, 7:05pm] The OSI has partnered again with OpenLogic by Perforce to produce a comprehensive report on global, industry-wide Open Source software adoption trends. The 2025 State of Open Source Report will be based on responses to a survey of those working with…
The aquaculture revolution is coming | Gibran Huzaifah [11 Dec 24, 3:44pm] Aquaculture — or the practice of farming in water — is the fastest-growing food system in the world, says tech entrepreneur Gibran Huzaifah. He shares the story of how a moment of near-starvation during his university years sparked his mission to…
Why your body fights weight loss | Katherine Saunders [10 Dec 24, 3:46pm] Why does losing weight often feel like an uphill battle? Physician Katherine Saunders unpacks how our bodies are wired to store fat, revealing that obesity isn’t simply a lack of willpower — it’s a complex, chronic disease rooted in evolutionar…
How your childhood toys tell your life story | Chris Byrne [9 Dec 24, 4:06pm] What was your favorite toy when you were a kid? Your answer might reveal more about you than you expect, says toy historian Chris Byrne. From Matchbox cars and Barbie to Rubik's Cube and Squishmallows, he explores how playthings reflect cultural…
Why violence is rising with global temperatures | Peter Schwartzstein [6 Dec 24, 3:33pm] Climate change doesn't just melt ice caps, it also fuels conflict, corruption and division worldwide, explains TED Fellow and journalist Peter Schwartzstein. From droughts in Syria to rising seas in Bangladesh, he explores how climate stress esc…
How a deepfake almost ruined my political career | Cara Hunter [5 Dec 24, 3:47pm] A nightmare scenario happened to politician Cara Hunter: just weeks before her election, she became the victim of a deepfake scam that threatened to upend her life and career. In a fearless talk, she explores AI's potential to undermine truth an…
The song that sparked a movement in Afghanistan | Nila Ibrahimi [5 Dec 24, 3:46pm] Afghan activist Nila Ibrahimi shares her experience using song to protest — and ultimately reverse — oppressive laws in Afghanistan just before the Taliban took back control of the country. In a brief Q&A with Head of TED Chris Anderson, Ibra…
Pregnant humpback whales' energy needs increase when fasting during migration [11 Dec 24, 10:05pm] Proper intake of food is essential for pregnant humpback whales to pull off the extreme physical feat of annual migration between Hawaiʻi and Alaska. Researchers at the Marine Mammal Research Program (MMRP) at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hawai…
Unexpected shifts in cell populations revise understanding of aging process [11 Dec 24, 9:12pm] If you looked at two snapshots of the same maple tree taken in July and December, you'd see a dramatic change from summer's full green crown to winter's bare branches. What those two photos don't show you, however, is how the chan…
Scientists look to mid-Pliocene to inform future behavior of East Asian summer monsoon [11 Dec 24, 9:11pm] The East Asian summer monsoon (EASM) stands as the most northerly extending monsoon system, defined by its remarkable seasonal march. It features a stepwise northward migration of rainfall stages, starting with the pre-Meiyu season in southern China…
Nanoscale analysis uncovers method to prevent dental erosion from carbonated drinks [11 Dec 24, 9:05pm] A Korean research team, which had previously visualized and scientifically proven the harmful effects of carbonated drinks like cola on dental health using nanotechnology, has now identified a mechanism for an effective method to prevent tooth damage…
Russian gas: What Austria and Europe have learned from their dependence [11 Dec 24, 9:00pm] Russia's Gazprom stopped supplying Austria's OMV last month, prompting a number of headlines. However, there was no major panic this time. It was a completely different story almost three years earlier: when Russian troops invaded Ukraine i…
Data analysis suggests temperament and economic preferences guide career choices [11 Dec 24, 8:59pm] A doctoral dissertation to be defended at the Oulu Business School at the University of Oulu reveals that the temperament traits of those who become leaders include curiosity, impulsiveness, energetic, and self-confidence. For entrepreneurs, economic…
Hyundai’s electric air taxi startup Supernal is moving its HQ from DC to California [11 Dec 24, 9:50pm] Hyundai’s electric vertical takeoff and landing startup Supernal is shifting its global headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Irvine, California and asking around three dozen of workers to relocate, TechCrunch has learned. The company told TechCrun…
Honda cuts funding to robotaxi venture with Cruise and GM in Japan [11 Dec 24, 9:37pm] Honda Motor Co. will stop funding a joint venture with General Motors and Cruise to launch a robotaxi service in Japan, now that GM has pulled the plug on Cruise and its commercial robotaxi ambitions, reports The Nikkei. GM said Tuesday it would ceas…
Pentagon says mystery drones over New Jersey are ‘not US military,’ not likely foreign [11 Dec 24, 8:33pm] In a press briefing on Wednesday, the Pentagon said it has no evidence that the mysterious drones that have been flying over New Jersey and other parts of the northeast U.S. in recent weeks were coming from a foreign entity, nor were they U.S. milita…
Microsoft’s M12 invests another $22.5M into NeuBird, months after its $22M seed round [11 Dec 24, 7:35pm] Late last year, Gou Rao and Vinod Jayaraman founded NeuBird to automate IT site reliability operations tasks with generative AI. Having sold their previous cloud-native storage startup, Portworx, to PureStorage for $370 million, the pair was well-ver…
Get Ready for the Geminid Meteor Shower, the Last Big Astronomy Event of 2024 [11 Dec 24, 8:20pm] Get Ready for the Geminid Meteor Shower, the Last Big Astronomy Event of 2024From a total solar eclipse to bright auroras and comet sightings, 2024 has been amazing for stargazers around the world. Now, as the year is coming to a close, it is going…
Funny Winners of the 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards [11 Dec 24, 6:30pm] Funny Winners of the 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsA wily squirrel entering a hollow tree has won the 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. The image, taken by Milko Marchetti, beat out a record number of entries in the tenth…
Woman Swimming Into a Fish “Wormhole” Wins 2024 ColorPro Awards [11 Dec 24, 3:45pm] Woman Swimming Into a Fish “Wormhole” Wins 2024 ColorPro AwardsA dynamic image of a diver swimming toward a large school of fish has won the 5th annual ColorPro Awards. Themed around “momentum,” the contest was organized by ViewSonic, a glob…
Artist Weaves Together the Female Form and Nature in Larger-Than-Life Embroidery [11 Dec 24, 2:50pm] Artist Weaves Together the Female Form and Nature in Larger-Than-Life EmbroideryTextile artist Katerina Marchenko is known for her delicate embroidery on transparent tulle, creating designs that seem to float in midair. But her artistry extends beyo…
Brazil’s Internet Intermediary Liability Rules Under Trial: What Are the Risks? [11 Dec 24, 2:00pm] The Brazilian Supreme Court is on the verge of deciding whether digital platforms can be held liable for third-party content even without a judicial order requiring removal. A panel of eleven justices is examining two cases jointly, and one of them d…
Introducing EFF’s New Video Series: Gate Crashing [10 Dec 24, 7:56pm] The promise of the internet—at least in the early days—was that it would lower the barriers to entry for any number of careers. Traditionally, the spheres of novel writing, culture criticism, and journalism were populated by well-off straight whi…
Speaking Freely: Tomiwa Ilori [10 Dec 24, 6:40pm] Interviewer: David Greene*This interview has been edited for length and clarity.Tomiwa Ilori is an expert researcher and a policy analyst with focus on digital technologies and human rights. Currently, he is an advisor for the B-Tech Africa Projec…
FTC Rightfully Acts Against So-Called “AI Weapon Detection” Company Evolv [6 Dec 24, 8:20pm] The Federal Trade Commission has entered a settlement with self-styled “weapon detection” company Evolv, to resolve the FTC’s claim that the company “knowingly” and repeatedly” engaged in “unlawful” acts of misleading claims about the…
This Bill Could Put A Stop To Censorship By Lawsuit [5 Dec 24, 6:38pm] For years now, deep-pocketed individuals and corporations have been turning to civil lawsuits to silence their opponents. These Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, or SLAPPs, aren’t designed to win on the merits, but rather to harass j…
CodeQL zero to hero part 4: Gradio framework case study [11 Dec 24, 3:00pm] Learn how I discovered 11 new vulnerabilities by writing CodeQL models for Gradio framework and how you can do it, too.The post CodeQL zero to hero part 4: Gradio framework case study appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
What the EU’s new software legislation means for developers [10 Dec 24, 3:28pm] The EU Cyber Resilience Act will introduce new cybersecurity requirements for software released in the EU. Learn what it means for your open source projects and what GitHub is doing to ensure the law will be a net win for open source maintainers.Th…
The top 10 gifts for the developer in your life [6 Dec 24, 11:34am] Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift for your significant other, the colleague you drew in the office gift exchange, or maybe (just maybe) even for yourself, we’ve got you covered with our top 10 gifts that any developer would love. The p…
How to generate unit tests with GitHub Copilot: Tips and examples [5 Dec 24, 5:00pm] Learn how to generate unit tests with GitHub Copilot and get specific examples, a tutorial, and best practices.The post How to generate unit tests with GitHub Copilot: Tips and examples appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Gaady Awards [4 Dec 24, 5:00pm] The Gaady Awards are like the Emmy Awards for the field of digital accessibility. And, just like the Emmys, the Gaadys are a reason to celebrate! On November 21, GitHub was honored to roll out the red carpet for the accessibility community at our San…
Mastering AI Overviews For Greater Search Visibility via @sejournal, @hethr_campbell [11 Dec 24, 5:00pm] Watch as we walk through an in-depth analysis of 120,000 Google queries, uncovering critical insights into Google’s AI Overviews, and how to utilize them effectively.The post Mastering AI Overviews For Greater Search Visibility appeared first on S…
Insights From Microsoft Ads Partners: Copilot And PMax via @sejournal, @LisaRocksSEM [11 Dec 24, 11:30am] Discover Microsoft’s latest updates on Copilot and ads, including enhanced ad integration, Performance Max optimization, and insights into AI-driven conversational search.The post Insights From Microsoft Ads Partners: Copilot And PMax appeared fir…
Automate your Bluesky analytics with Google Apps Script and Sheets [5 Dec 24, 10:22pm] In this blog post, Stéphane Giron provides a guide to tracking Bluesky social media statistics using Google Apps Script and Google Sheets. With the growing popularity of Bluesky it can be useful and interesting to understand the social media dynamic…
🚀 Stuck on a Google Apps Script Challenge? Let’s Solve It Together! [3 Dec 24, 8:01pm] In this blog post, Dmitry Kostyuk offers Google Apps Script users assistance with their coding challenges. Users can submit their problems through a Google Form, providing details about their problem, relevant code snippets, and any additional commen…
Quickly copy or move existing files in Google Drive from a Google Sheet [19 Nov 24, 8:55pm] Say goodbye to tedious file management. This Google Apps Script tool from Phil Bainbridge lets you effortlessly copy or move multiple files between Google Drive folders. By using the power of Google Sheets, you can quickly and efficiently organize yo…
Google announces Gemini 2.0 Flash and new coding agent [11 Dec 24, 5:28pm] Google has announced the launch of the latest model in the Gemini family, as well as a new coding agent for developers called Jules. Gemini comes in two different model variants, with Flash balancing performance with speed and Pro optimizing for pe…
EDB Brings Cloud Agility and Observability to Hybrid Environments with Sovereign Control [10 Dec 24, 5:36pm] EnterpriseDB (“EDB”), the leading Postgres data and AI company, today introduced significant enhancements to EDB Postgres® AI, empowering enterprises to deploy secure, flexible AI-driven applications in a sovereign, hybrid environment. EDB Post…
OpenSilver 3.1 adds new drag-and-drop XAML designer for VS Code [10 Dec 24, 5:19pm] OpenSilver 3.1 has been released, bringing new features to the open source framework for building web apps using .NET. These include a drag-and-drop XAML designer for VS code, a more modern UI theme, expanded support for Windows Presentation Foundati…
How to address change fatigue to sustain business agility [6 Dec 24, 4:31pm] Change is necessary for growth in software engineering organizations, but adapting to change requires time, energy and resources that can detract from a focus on delivering value. While a certain degree of change is essential, excessive change can le…
First Public Working Draft: Pointer Events Level 4 [28 Nov 24, 6:55am] The features in this specification extend or modify those found in Pointer Events, a W3C Recommendation that describes events and related interfaces for handling hardware agnostic pointer input from devices including a mouse, pen, touchscreen, etc.
Tips for coping with anxiety this holiday season [10 Dec 24, 7:30pm] Anxiety is the number one mental disorder in the US. Here, researchers share ways to mitigate it during the holiday season.
2 shots per year cut HIV infection risk by 96% [10 Dec 24, 6:50pm] "Seeing these high levels of efficacy—at almost 100%—in an injectable that people only have to take every six months is incredible."
Longer hockey careers boost CTE risk [10 Dec 24, 4:16pm] "Ice hockey players with longer careers not only were more likely to have CTE, but they also had more severe disease."
Study shatters ‘sophomore slump’ myth [9 Dec 24, 3:53pm] The "sophomore slump" effect only crops up among professional critics, not fans, according to new research.
Cheap Phone Scanner Shows Lots Of People Are Still Being Targeted By NSO Group Spyware [11 Dec 24, 8:01pm] NSO Group may be on the ropes but its flagship product continues to satisfy its customers — customers that include some of the worst human rights abusers in the world. Sure, recent developments have managed to land the company on US blacklists and…
You Can Help Us Design New Cards For One Billion Users [11 Dec 24, 6:02pm] As part of our final push to get our Kickstarter campaign for our new card game over the line, we’ve added a new limited tier for backers who want to show their support while getting more involved. We’re inviting 5 superbackers to work with us to…
OSPA’s concrete altos house cantilevers at a forested brazilian hilltop [11 Dec 24, 5:00pm] wooden panels line the facade to serve as adjustable brise soleils, allowing residents to adapt to the sun’s position and open the house up to nature.The post OSPA’s concrete altos house cantilevers at a forested brazilian hilltop appeared first…
miami debuts first floating padel court made from recycled shipyard steel [11 Dec 24, 11:55am] constructed using recycled steel from old shipyard materials, the court operates without engines or batteries.The post miami debuts first floating padel court made from recycled shipyard steel appeared first on designboom | architecture & design…
BMW and AB+AC architects present meditative modular pavilion at dubai design week [11 Dec 24, 11:30am] every element -- from the structural framework to the translucent drapes -- recalls the comfort of the automotive brandcan be disassembled, replaced, and reused.The post BMW and AB+AC architects present meditative modular pavilion at dubai design we…
TOP 10 reader submissions of 2024 – public spaces [11 Dec 24, 10:30am] we continue our yearly roundup with our top 10 picks of public spaces, including diverse projects submitted by our readers.The post TOP 10 reader submissions of 2024 – public spaces appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine…
