When working on applications, you will often need to convert one type to another. Object mapping is the process of mapping a source object to a destination object, where the types of the source and destination objects might differ. For example, you might need to create an instance of one class from an instance of
Read MoreThe recent evolution of .NET has been fun to watch. Since .NET became an open-source platform, it has finally delivered on its cross-platform promise. At the same time, support for Linux has given it more traction in the cloud-native space, with the latest releases supporting container runtimes. To read this article in full, please click
Read MoreSystems management and security software provider Quest Software is shipping Toad Data Studio, a platform for streamlining database management in heterogeneous relational and NoSQL database environments. Announced January 17, Toad Data Studio allows users to manage nearly any database platform in their environment including cloud and on-premises sources and relational, NoSQL, and data warehouse sources,
Read MoreCharlotte Yang / Bloomberg: Meituan’s stock dips below its 2018 IPO price, closing down 85% from an all-time high; Alibaba and Tencent are down 78% and 60%+, respectively, from their peaks — – Stock down 85% from all-time high on worry over outlook, macro — ‘The market has been overly negative’ on Meituan, Goldman says
Read MoreKatie McQue / The Guardian: Meta sent 27M+ reports, or 84% of the tips, of suspected CSAM to the NCMEC in 2022; some prosecutors say the volume of AI-generated tips delays investigations — Social media firms relying on AI for moderation generate unviable reports which prevent authorities from investigating cases
Read MoreLawrence Abrams / BleepingComputer: Have I Been Pwned adds ~71M email addresses of stolen accounts to its service from the Naz.API dataset, which allegedly contains 1B+ lines of stolen credentials — Have I Been Pwned has added almost 71 million email addresses associated with stolen accounts in the Naz.API dataset to its data breach notification
Read MoreApple is now forced to sell “tweaked” versions of its watches that include a disabled blood oxygen monitoring app
Read MoreEllen Huet / Bloomberg: Fairly Trained, a nonprofit founded by ex-Stability AI VP Ed Newton-Rex, will give certification labels to AI companies that get consent for their training data — New system seeks to create a sort of ‘organic’ or ‘fair trade’ label for AI. — A new initiative will evaluate …
Read MoreThe audiophile brand may have cut the cost with its new wireless active speakers. But with an expansive, organized soundstage as good as this, you’ll never know these are bargain-basement KEFs.
Read MoreThe Rigol DHO800 and DHO900 series use Android underneath, and as you might expect, this makes them easier to hack. A case in point: [VoltLog] demonstrates that you can add WiFi to the scope using a cheap USB WiFi adapter. This might seem like a no-brainer on the surface, but because the software doesn’t know
Read MoreA new settlement in an Apple lawsuit could see iPhone 7 owners paid a decent chunk of money.
Read MoreJon Keegan / The Markup: A Consumer Reports study involving 709 volunteers: a total of 186,892 companies shared the volunteers’ data with Facebook, averaging 2,230 companies per person — A new study looks at who is sending information about your online activity to Facebook … By now most internet users know their online activity is
Read MoreChris Dolmetsch / Bloomberg: SEC v. Coinbase: in an opening hearing, Coinbase says that buying crypto on an exchange is more like collecting Beanie Babies than investing in a stock or bond — – Exchange compares tokens to plush toys to oppose regulation — Courts are divided on whether crypto sales are securities
Read MoreCredit: Kris Carlon / Android Authority T-Mobile has confirmed to Android Authority that its Price Lock policy is changing for new customers. Subscribers who already have Price Lock in place will continue taking advantage of the older policy. If you decide to switch plans, you’ll come under the purview of the new Price Lock policy
Read MoreIt wasn’t long after the development of the LED that LED watches became available. They were prized for their clear light output and low power draw. Neon bulbs, on the other hand, are thirsty for current and often warm or even hot in operation. And yet, [Lucas] found a way to build them into a
Read MoreWall Street Journal: New Mexico’s lawsuit against Meta includes a 2021 Meta presentation that says 100,000 minor users each day received sexually abusive content on its Platforms — A 2021 Meta Platforms presentation estimated 100,000 child users were harassed daily, according to unredacted portions of a New Mexico lawsuit
Read MoreSheila Chiang / CNBC: TSMC reports Q4 revenue down 1.5% YoY to ~$19.62B and net income down 19.3% YoY to ~$7.56B, both above estimates on the back of weaker macroeconomic conditions — – TSMC reported fourth-quarter revenue slipped 1.5% from a year ago to NT$625.53 billion, while net income dropped 19.3% from a year ago
Read MoreCredit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Galaxy AI may not remain free after 2025. Samsung reportedly notes the same in the footnotes of its product listings for the Galaxy S24 lineup. Different terms may apply to AI features provided by third parties like Google. Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 series with much aplomb last evening.
Read MoreFinancial Times: PitchBook: VC investment in AI and machine learning companies totaled nearly $80B in 2023, accounting for 23% of deals, the largest of any sector — Smartphone makers have no intention of handing telecoms market to newcomers — AI-washing has reached consumer tech.
Read MoreCredit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority An analyst has revealed more details about the Galaxy Ring wearable. The smart ring will apparently be available later this year in three finishes. Samsung surprised us at its Unpacked event yesterday by teasing the Galaxy Ring. The company confirmed that this smart ring will offer Samsung Health
Read MoreCredit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Apple is removing the blood oxygen monitoring feature from the Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 in the US. The change only affects new models of the smartwatches sold starting January 18. Those who already own an Apple Watch Series 9 or Watch Ultra 2 with blood oxygen
Read MoreThe world’s trawlers are stirring carbon dioxide into the water—and into the atmosphere.
Read MoreCredit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Google has started testing and rolling out a number of changes to its products and services in Europe. The new updates are the company’s response to the EU’s upcoming Digital Markets Act that goes into effect in March. Changes are coming to Android, Search, Chrome, and more. Europe
Read MoreGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai. | Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge Google has laid off over a thousand employees across various departments since January 10th. CEO Sundar Pichai’s message is to brace for more cuts. “We have ambitious goals and will be investing in our big priorities this year,” Pichai told all Google employees
Read MoreAlex Heath / The Verge: Internal memo: Sundar Pichai says Google will see more “role eliminations” in 2024, though not at the scale of 2023’s reductions and not affecting every team — Google has laid off over a thousand employees across various departments since January 10th.
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