GitHub, Docker Desktop 4.16, Elon Musk and Tesla, ChatGPT-Written Malware, Sam Bankman-Fried, and basic electronics are in the news today. Read on to find out how the blog broke the web, how Elon Musk and Tesla owners are learning a harsh lesson on revaluation, what ChatGPT-Written Malware is, how Sam Bankman-Fried allegedly ordered FTX co-founder to create a secret backdoor to Alameda Research, as well as the inner beauty of basic electronics.
Exploring the Web in 1993
In 1993, the Web was still relatively new before irony became popular. Every time I got online, I would visit Netscape's What's Cool, which boasted that it was the best way to find cool new web pages worldwide. At the time, it was possible to list every website. People could use webcams to spy on coffee machines on other continents or click a Big Red Button That Does Nothing. There were no platforms, feeds, social networks, or blogs. Webpages had grey backgrounds, and the font was Times New Roman. The links were medium blue. There was no parallax scrolling, but horizontal rule GIFs were popular. It was easy to create a new web page with a few tags. There were no databases to configure, scripts to install, plugins, or security patches. There were no cookies, iframes, web-first scripting languages, or web apps. The navigation and Table of Contents were created by hand, and the "NEW!" graphic was used to indicate updated pages. Links that were not new would turn purple when clicked. Justin's Links became the first daily web diary.T
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Exploring the Web in 1993
How the Blog Broke the Web
I first got online in 1993, back when the Web had a capital letter — three, in fact — and long before irony stretched it...
Docker Desktop 4.16 New Features
Docker introduced Docker Extensions in May 2022 to connect the Docker toolchain to application development and deployment workflows. The Extensions feature allows users to augment Docker Desktop with debugging, testing, security, networking, and many other functionalities and build custom add-ons using the Extensions SDK. With Docker Desktop 4.16, Docker Extensions and the Docker Extensions SDK are now generally available on all platforms. The Extensions Marketplace has grown from 15 initial extensions to over 30, and more are on the way. As part of Docker Desktop 4.16, performance improvements have been made that allow image vulnerability analysis to be done up to 4x faster and use up to 76% less memory. To perform an analysis, users can select an image in the Images tab, and the study will be automatically kicked off. Docker Desktop 4.15 launched a quick experimental search that brings the Hub experience into the local workflow and is now generally available. It allows users to find, pull, and run public or private remote images on Hub. Docker Desktop 4.16 also includes features that will enable users to quickly find containers or compose apps on the local system and get a quick overview of the environment variables.T
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Docker Desktop 4.16 New Features
Docker Desktop 4.16: Better Performance and Extensions GA
We’re kicking off the new year with exciting Docker Extensions news and improved performance in Docker Desktop 4.16....
Tesla Price Cut Angers Customers
Investors were anxious about Tesla's future, which needed to be improved by the company's announcement of price cuts of up to 20% on Thursday. This not only angered customers who had already purchased cars at higher prices, but it has caused people who follow Tesla to worry about the company's future and the choices of the CEO, Elon Musk. Earlier in the month, Tesla had already offered discounts to US consumers, but their deliveries still needed to meet Wall Street's expectations. Brianna Wu, a software engineer and former congressional candidate shared her views about the price cuts in a Twitter thread. She previously had an argument with Musk on Twitter, as she dared him to post a poll asking if he should resign as CEO of Twitter. After he did so and the majority voted for him to resign, he promised to leave his position when someone "foolish enough" agreed to take it. Wu also tweeted about Musk's great losses in wealth this year, and he jokingly replied that she was paying him 8 dollars due to her subscription to Twitter Blue. On her Twitter thread, Wu explained that the price cuts would negatively impact the company, as it would lower their profit margins and revenues. Additionally, Tesla does not have any new cars in the pipeline, and it would cost them a lot of money to introduce new models, meaning they may not be able to increase prices in the future. This news has been difficult for Tesla owners who want to sell their cars.G
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Tesla Price Cut Angers Customers
Elon Musk and Tesla owners are learning a harsh lesson about revaluation
Existing Tesla customers are furious about the company abruptly slashing prices by up to 20% on various models.
ChatGPT-Written Malware
ChatGPT-written malware was seen in the wild shortly after the AI chatbot's launch. Participants in cybercrime forums with little or no coding experience were using it to write software and emails for malicious purposes. Cybercriminal communities have shown interest in this new trend and are using the AI chatbot to generate malicious code. A forum participant posted code that combined cryptographic functions, such as code signing, encryption, and decryption. The code used various algorithms for different tasks, including elliptic curve cryptography, the Blofish and Twofish algorithms, RSA keys, and digital signatures. ChatGPT-generated code is limited, but it has opened up new capabilities for less skilled hackers. Bruce Schneier is a public-interest technologist working at the intersection of security, technology, and people. He has been writing about security issues since 1998. He is a fellow and lecturer at Harvard's Kennedy School, a board member of EFF, and the Chief of Security Architecture at Inrupt, Inc.Secret Backdoor Revealed at FTX
A shocking moment occurred when an Audi A5 was seen mowing down a motorcyclist in a possible road rage attack. The incident happened after the motorcyclist had collided with a pedestrian seconds earlier, and the driver of the Audi A5 fled the scene on foot. The UK is preparing for a sub-zero blast overnight, with wintry showers causing ice chaos in Kent and Sussex. This is due to the Met Office issuing a yellow warning for snow for the upcoming six-day freeze. The forthcoming "Blue Monday" has been dubbed the "most depressing day of the year." This article explains what it is and why it needn't be as bleak as one might fear. A drive-by shooting occurred at a church during a funeral, causing panic among the mourners who ran for cover. Shots were fired from a black Toyota in what is believed to be a revenge attack that left a 7-year-old girl critically injured and four other women and a child injured. Council workers in a boarded up homemade a startling discovery - a body that may have been lying there for 20 years. This article reveals some of the world's most bizarre laws, such as illegally flushing the toilet after 10 pm in Switzerland or riding a cow while drunk in Scotland. This SATs paper is designed to test Year Nine pupils on chemistry, biology, and physics questions. The first victim of a Nepal plane crash has been identified as a 33-year-old Russian travel blogger who posted a selfie from her seat with the message "Go to Nepal" before the Yeti Airline aircraft came down.King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla made a joint appearance at a Sunday service at Balmoral, with the King beaming and both of them waving to the crowd. This was the first joint appearance since Prince Harry demanded an apology from his family for how his wife Meghan was treated. This article explains a simple 5-minute breathing exercise that is said to be even better than mindfulness and can keep you happy. This article reveals how slow ambulances are in particular areas. An attorney told the Delaware bankruptcy court that Gary Wang was said to create a personal line of credit of $65 billion in customer funds from FTX to the hedge fund, to which Wang exclaimed, "I can't undo that!"I
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Secret Backdoor Revealed at FTX
FTX co-founder 'ordered to create secret backdoor' to Alameda Research
A bombshell testimony has revealed that the co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX was ordered by Sam Bankman-Fried to create a 'secret' backdoor to funnel money to Alameda Research.
Electronics Visual Feast
IEEE websites use cookies to improve the user experience. By using our websites, you agree to put these cookies. To learn more, read our Privacy Policy. Eric Schlaepfer runs the engineering Twitter account @TubeTimeUS, where he posts cross-section photos, shares his retrocomputing and reverse engineering projects, investigates engineering accidents, and features vacuum tubes. He is the co-author of Open Circuits: The Inner Beauty of Electronic Components (No Starch Press, 2022). Windell H. Oskay is the cofounder of Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories and coauthor of Open Circuits: The Inner Beauty of Electronic Components (No Starch Press, 2022). Innovations from research labs have the potential to inspire new generations of consumer products. Tekla S. Perry is a senior editor at IEEE Spectrum and has been covering the people, companies, and technology of Silicon Valley for over 40 years. She is an IEEE member and holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Michigan State University. This paper fuel cell will soon be used to power temperature and humidity trackers and smart bandages.S
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Electronics Visual Feast
The Inner Beauty of Basic Electronics
Open Circuits: The Inner Beauty of Electronics is a visual feast for those who love electronics....
Written by Sam Chahineon Sun Jan 15 2023