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This extreme fragility might make quantum computing sound hopeless. But in 1995, the applied mathematician Peter Shor discovered a clever way to store quantum information. His encoding had two key properties. First, it could tolerate errors that only affected individual qubits. Second, it came with a procedure for correcting errors as they occurred, preventing them from piling up and derailing a computation. Shor’s discovery was the first example of a quantum error-correcting code, and its two key properties are the…

It’s hard to imagine more intimate data than that collected by female technologies or “femtech.” These apps and devices not only monitor women’s menstrual cycles but also record their sexual encounters, orgasms, and pregnancies. A new study shows that many femtech companies do not adequately safeguard such sensitive information. Some may even intentionally leak personal data to third parties. The research, led by Dr Maryam Mehrnezhad at the Royal Holloway University in London, is part of a…

Image Source : FILE Representational Image Signal, the encrypted messaging platform, is making changes to enhance user privacy. Now, instead of displaying your phone number to everyone, Signal is introducing usernames for chats. This means your phone number will no longer be visible to people who don't have it saved in their contacts. How usernames work You…

Meta on Thursday said it is working to provide age-appropriate experiences for teens, and to make it simpler for parents to shape their teens’ online experiences and protect them from unwanted contact."We’re announcing an additional step to help protect teens from unwanted contact by turning off their ability to receive DMs from anyone they don’t follow or aren’t connected to on Instagram - including other teens - by default," the company said in a statement. Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering…

Flooding in British Columbia's Fraser Valley in November 2021. Credit: UBC Applied Science It's time to recognize the power of healthy forests in managing global growing flood risk, and to shift towards more sustainable forestry practices and policy. This call is emphasized by UBC researchers in an article published in the journal Science of the Total…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Tipping elements of the Earth system should be considered global commons, researchers argue in a new paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Global commons cannot—as they currently do—only include the parts of the planet outside of national borders, like the high seas or Antarctica. They…

When choosing the best CCTV camera for your home, it's essential to consider various factors. The camera's resolution is very critical for capturing clear images. High-definition cameras can provide crisp and detailed footage, making it easier to identify individuals or specific details in the video. Another important aspect is the camera's field of view - a wider angle means more area is covered, reducing the number of cameras you might need. Connectivity plays a significant…

Image Source : FILE Representational Image As the holiday season approaches, the risk of falling victim to scams is on the rise. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the increased use of IoT (Internet of Things) devices and the festive shopping spree to exploit weak security systems. A software firm, Check Point has provided a list of ten common holiday scams and…

Every year, around this time, as people gear up for Christmas and New Year celebrations, scams start to skyrocket. According to Check Point, with the arrival of IoT devices, cybercrime has exponentially increased due to the weak security systems we see in these IoT devices from karaoke machines and connected home appliances like vacuum cleaners and coffee machines, to digital wallets on our mobile phones to new and improved tablets and even smart toys for kids. According to a recent industry survey, Check Point says that…

Image Source : FREEPIK QR Code Scam (Representaional Image) QR Code Scams: QR code scams are not new. In 2021, such fraud came to light when Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's daughter Harshita was duped of Rs 34,000 by a man on an e-commerce platform where she had listed a sofa on sale. Of late, several such QR code scams have been making headlines where people…