Alterego captures neuromuscular signals from the jaw + face that are activated by internal verbalization. In that way it can transcribe words that a person has not spoken aloud image
AlterEgo
Introducing AlterEgo, the first near-telepathic interface, designed to make technology as intuitive as using your inner voice.
Signal introduces Sparse Post Quantum Ratchet to strengthen encryption
AboutSignal.com
Signal strengthens encryption against future quantum computers - AboutSignal.com
Sparse Post Quantum Ratchet (SPQR) protects message encryption against quantum computers.
Beautiful GIF animations by Renki
About the history + potential of differential privacy
Privacy Guides
What is Differential Privacy?
Differential privacy is a mathematically rigorous framework for adding a controlled amount of noise to a dataset so that no individual can be reide...
Flights in Afghanistan grounded after internet shutdown
The Taliban have yet to give an official reason for the shutdown, but said it would last indefinitely.
image Edward Snowden in Permanent Record
Indulging curiosity
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TechCrunch
Exclusive: Neon takes down app after exposing users' phone numbers, call recordings, and transcripts
Call recording app Neon was one of the top-ranked iPhone apps, but was pulled offline after a security bug allowed any logged-in user to access the...
Ideological extremism πŸ”— low cognitive flexibility
the Guardian
Microsoft blocks Israel’s use of its technology in mass surveillance of Palestinians
Exclusive: Tech firm ends military unit’s access to AI and data services after Guardian reveals secret spy project