Day: July 27, 2020

Face masks are thwarting even the best facial recognition algorithms, study finds – CNET

Researchers from NIST found that face masks are causing facial recognition algorithms to fail as frequently as 50% of the time. …read more Source:: CNet


Cloudflare Launches Workers Unbound, the Next Evolution of Its Serverless Platform

Cloudflare today announced the private beta launch of Workers Unbound, the latest step in its efforts to offer a serverless platform that can compete with the likes of AWS Lambda. TechCrunch reports: The company first launched its Workers edge computing platform in late 2017. Today it has “hundreds of thousands of developers” who use it,…


This probably isn’t the best time for Dodge to tease its new police cars – Roadshow

The updated Charger and Durango Pursuit models are coming this fall. …read more Source:: CNet


These dual band mesh Wi-Fi routers cover up to 4,500 sq. ft. and are up to 40% off – CNET

Get a three-satellite network for $90 or get a node with Gigabit Ethernet for $107. …read more Source:: CNet


You Can Now Boot a Windows 95 PC Inside Minecraft and Play Doom On It

If you’ve ever wanted to build a real and working Windows 95 PC inside Minecraft, now is the time. From a report: A new VM Computers mod has been created for Minecraft that allows players to order computer parts from a satellite orbiting around a Minecraft world and build a computer that actually boots Windows…


Ratings for Open Source Projects Aim to Make Software More Secure

Two companies have teamed up to rate open source projects, but can adopting repository ratings help developers make better decisions regarding open source? …read more Source:: DarkReading


Microsoft Revamps Windows Insider Preview Bug Bounty Program

Researchers can earn up to $100,000 for finding vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s revamped Windows Insider Preview bug bounty program. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Best cheap earbuds and headphones – CNET

Looking for a set of inexpensive headphones? Here are some of the best budget models worth considering. …read more Source:: CNet


Best baby food delivery subscription boxes for 2020 – CNET

These seven convenient options will make babies (and parents) smile. …read more Source:: CNet


Huge Apparent Leak Unearths Nintendo’s Prototype History

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A massive leak of apparent Nintendo source code is giving gamers a rare, unauthorized look at Nintendo’s development process dating back to the Super NES era. The massive trove of files, first posted to 4chan Friday and quickly dubbed the “Gigaleak” by the community, includes compilable…