New underwater drones helping map shipwrecks off WA coast
New underwater drones are helping map shipwrecks off the WA coast. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Developer Diary, Memorial Day https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/05/27/memorial.html #programming #project #devjournal
‘Peak cringe’: Canva goes viral for on-stage rap video
The rap was panned as being awkward and emblematic of how detached Silicon Valley has become from reality. But its co-founders say it was all part of the plan. ⌘ Read more
Sonos boss sounds off on high-stakes headphones, app backlash
US audio firm Sonos has a lot riding on its latest release – Bluetooth headphones that will tackle head-on the products of tech giants Bose, Sony and Apple. ⌘ Read more
Is the Ray-Ban Meta mash-up worth putting on your face?
Meta and Ray-Ban’s smart glasses put cameras, microphones, speakers and a little bit of AI into an object you would probably be wearing anyway. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: An Army of Roger Cormans https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/05/26/corman.html #freeculture #indie #media #rant
Xbox sequel raises the bar for audio, immersion and mental health in video games
Like a visually stunning eight-hour TV series, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is a 10th century Viking adventure following a warrior who lives with psychosis. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Free Culture Book Club — Unprintable https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/05/25/unprintable.html #freeculture #bookclub
On my blog: Toots 🦣 from 05/20 to 05/24 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/05/24/week.html #linkdump #mastodon #socialmedia #week
MediSecure patient data up for sale on Russian hacking forum
A hacker claiming to have the stolen data of thousands of Australian patients is selling it for $US50,000. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Real Life in Star Trek, Darmok https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/05/23/darmok.html #scifi #startrek #closereading
Communications watchdog suing Optus over data breach
Some 10 million customers had their information stolen in what was one of the worst cyberattacks in Australian history. ⌘ Read more
Communications watchdog suing Optus over data breach
Some 10 million customers had their information stolen in what was one of the worst cyberattacks in Australian history. ⌘ Read more
Will customers stomach higher prices from Telstra?
Mobile phone plan prices are likely to rise following Telstra’s announcement to revamp its pricing structure, but not everyone is convinced that its customers will stick around. ⌘ Read more
Government urged to ban AI-generated election materials
There are fears deepfakes of Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton could be used to spread misinformation ahead of the next federal election. ⌘ Read more
Microsoft introduces AI PC era with direct shots at Apple’s MacBook
Laptops carrying the CoPilot+ badge are faster and longer lasting than the MacBook Air, Microsoft says, as it showcases ARM-powered Surface devices. ⌘ Read more
Telstra to cut up to 2800 jobs
CEO Vicki Brady says the cull would affect 9 per cent of its workforce and save the company $350 million. ⌘ Read more
Telstra to cut up to 2800 jobs
CEO Vicki Brady says the cull would affect 9 per cent of its workforce and would save the company $350 million. ⌘ Read more
Telstra to cut up to 2800 jobs
CEO Vicki Brady says the cull would affect 9 per cent of its workforce and would save the company $350 million. ⌘ Read more
Telstra to cut 9 per cent of its workforce
CEO Vicki Brady says the cull would affect up to 2800 jobs and was necessary to improve productivity. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Developer Diary, World Metrology Day https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/05/20/metrology.html #programming #project #devjournal
Proposed super laws a ‘kick in the guts’ for tech start-ups
Teal independent MP Allegra Spender is leading a chorus of technology start-ups and investors criticising the government’s proposed superannuation changes. ⌘ Read more
Google, OpenAI race to create indispensable AI assistant
Both companies are rolling out technology that lets you talk to their chatbots in a much more natural way. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Free Culture Book Club — Catburglar https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/05/18/catburglar.html #freeculture #bookclub
On my blog: Toots 🦣 from 05/13 to 05/17 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/05/17/week.html #linkdump #mastodon #socialmedia #week
Data deleted: UniSuper outage raises lockout fears
Members of one of the nation’s largest superannuation funds have regained access to their funds, but there are new questions about the Australia’s reliance on three US tech giants. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Real Life in Star Trek, Redemption Part 2 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/05/16/redemption-part-2.html #scifi #startrek #closereading
Apple’s 2024 iPads come in powerful, and much too powerful
The new iPad Air acts as a premium option for those not satisfied by the standard iPad, while the new Pro is aimed at the most demanding users. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate large-scale healthcare data breach at MediSecure
Federal police are investigating after the Melbourne-based healthcare business was targeted in a ransomware data breach. ⌘ Read more
お知らせ：インシデント報告Webフォームメンテナンス（2024/05/16）終了のお知らせ ⌘ Read more
Police investigate large-scale healthcare data breach
Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator has not named the company, but says federal police and government agencies are probing the hack. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate large-scale healthcare data breach
Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator has not named the company, but says federal police and government agencies are probing the hack. ⌘ Read more
Sumo slammed by data breach, as energy and internet customers have details leaked
Thousands of customers have had their credit scores and other personal information posted online as the flood of national data breaches grows. ⌘ Read more
單元測試中如何解決文件依賴問題
現如今的 Web 應用程序往往採用 RESTful API 接口形式對外提供服務，後端接口直接向前端返回 HTML 文件的情況越來越少，所以在程序中操作文件的場景也變少了。不過有些時候還是需要對文件進行操作，比如某個 API 接口需要返回應用程序的 ChangeLog，那麼這個接口就可以通過讀取項目的 CHANGELOG.md 文件內容，將其發送給前端。在編寫單元測試時，文件就成了被測試代碼的外部 ⌘ Read more
Trevor Long reviews the all-new iPad Pro, iPad Air and Apple Pencil Pro
After their announcement last week, Trevor Long has a first hands-on look at the all-new iPad Pro, Apple’s thinnest ever product. ⌘ Read more
Mortgage lender suffers hack, credit card details published on dark web
Firstmac customers are being warned they may need to replace their identity documents after copies of them were stolen by a ransomware gang. ⌘ Read more
Google’s latest Pixel pops with AI tricks at budget price
Whether you want powerful AI image editing or not, the Pixel 8a is a very impressive smartphone for $850. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Developer Diary, Amerigo Vespucci https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/05/13/vespucci.html #programming #project #devjournal
Good money, good vibes: Why Gen Z doesn’t care about work perks
Free lunches, gym memberships and gimmicky thrills are no longer important to young professionals, according to a survey. ⌘ Read more
Optus desperately needs a reset. Here’s what comes next
Australia’s second-largest telco is priming for a much-needed reboot after suffering the nation’s worst data breaches and telecommunications outages. ⌘ Read more
With a series of firsts, Apple’s new iPad launch points to changes ahead
At Apple’s new heritage-listed headquarters in London, the company gave hints about the future in its reveal of new iPads and accessories. ⌘ Read more
What happens if a sexbot is your first intimate encounter? Nothing good
Artificial intelligence, particularly its intersection with pornography, could have a huge impact on gender relations offline. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Free Culture Book Club — Cistemfailure https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/05/11/cistemfailure.html #freeculture #bookclub
On my blog: Toots 🦣 from 05/06 to 05/10 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/05/10/week.html #linkdump #mastodon #socialmedia #week
On my blog: Real Life in Star Trek, Season 4, TNG https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/05/09/ng-season-4.html #scifi #startrek #closereading
お知らせ：JPCERT/CC Eyes「TSUBAMEレポート Overflow（2024年1～3月）」 ⌘ Read more
Discotheque: Music mogul Matt Gudinski joins investors sinking $10 million into start-up
Matt Gudinski is bringing his record label - which just turned 50 - firmly into the 21st century with a new investment. ⌘ Read more
Apple’s iPad event: Five things you should know
We’ve had our hands on all of Apple’s newly announced hardware. Here are our first impressions. ⌘ Read more
Apple’s most AI-focused chip debuts in its thinnest device ever
The company has debuted two new lines of iPads, including a larger screen iPad Air and a powerful OLED iPad Pro. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Developer Diary, Hıdırellez https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/05/06/hidirellez.html #programming #project #devjournal