GitHut is a “small space” that consolidates all the programming languages used in the repositories on GitHub, which is the largest code host in the world with 3.4 million users. The visual representation of data aims to make the complicated world of GitHub a little more accessible to everyday people and tech entrepreneurs. While at first glance the infographic may seem a bit chaotic, the simple interface makes it easy to find out which programming language is best for any particular project....

The idea came out of Dr. Jed Johnson’s OSU postgraduate research on cancer and greater consistency in real-world discoveries. To date, Johnson and fellow team members Ross Kayuha and Timm Peddie, have been able to bring the idea into reality and create a host of tissue that is easily and readily assimilated into a body. These tissues can replace or enhance existing tissues that may have been damaged or removed due to diseases, accidents, or genetic ailments....

Although originally discovered in September, Facebook hasn’t revealed the details of the breach to its users until now. It would be fair to say that it’s had its hands full with other data issues of late, making the latest one less than surprising. We take a look at what the breach means, how you can tell if you’ve been affected, and how Facebook has responded so far. Facebook Breach: What Happened and When?...

MIT researchers have explored new debugging methods to test the security of popular websites that were written using Ruby on Rails. The sites tested include over 50 popular sites. Surprisingly, these debugging methods uncovered 23 previously undiagnosed security flaws, in less than two minutes. So, how exactly is this done? According to Daniel Jackson, professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, the new system uses a technique called “static analysis”, which seeks to generally describe how data flows through a program....

Here are some of the innovations that are about to change the world of renewable energy as we know it: Mirrored solar dishes With so many great things to say about solar energy, many people often wonder why solar power is not the world’s only power source. Well this has not been possible yet because solar equipment is quite expensive to make. Getting power out of places like the desert where you would expect a lot of the sun’s energy to be collected is not any easy either....

Also announced: the Nokia 5.3, Nokia 1.3, and Nokia 5310 phones. The livestream didn’t take much time to dive into this first product announcement, so we won’t, either. Here’s what to know about the Nokia 8.3 5G, which is available this summer for €599. The device’s PureView quad camera with ZEISS optics was also hyped up at the livestream event, which mentioned the “cinematic effects” like blue flare, and an adaptive display that dynamically adjusts to best accommodate a variety of light sources and strengths....

Perhaps he’s inspired by the Latin phrase Scientia potentia est: I’m sure you’re all familiar with it. It reads “knowledge is power”, and in this case Griffel has used his central philosophy to offer his students power over their very futures. If you take a One Month class Griffel doesn’t see you as only another number passing through the system. Rather, he cares if you finish or not because that means you’ve been able to use One Month to change your life for the better....

That’s a massive increase that’s even higher than previously reported, and one that must be addressed. Google is already on the case, having launched its first rewards program specific to open-source software late last month. But not every company has millions of dollars lying around to pay bug bounties. Here’s what to know about open-source risks and how to dodge them. Open-Source Cyberattacks Rose Quickly Across the Last Year Software supply chain management service provider Sonatype came up with its 700% growth statistic by identifying new malicious open-source packages as they pop up....

VERASENSE™ is a disposable sensor-assisted total knee replacement instrument that delivers data wirelessly and enables surgeons to make evidence-based decisions on ligament/soft tissue balance and implant position in real time. According to the company, patients whose knees have been balanced through the use of VERASENSE™ show statistically significant improvements in joint function, pain, activity level and patient satisfaction. According to The Miami Herald, OrthoSensor, has already raised about $53 million in financing, bringing its total funding to about $72 million....

Currently, the Android-based console has over 250 game titles and 21,000 game developers, but they want to expand the pipeline even more. Reaching out to game developers from all walks of life, the idea is that Free the Games will bring in new, quality titles while helping developers. To be eligible, a developer must launch a Kickstarter campaign for their planned title on or after August 9, include a short description of the game features, and agree to launch exclusively on the Ouya platform for a minimum of six months....

As reported in the Wall Street Journal, Apple announced that about 500 financial institutions have now signed onto Apple Pay, which means banks are adapting to the mobile-payment system to keep customers. According to a study of 500 smartphone owners released today by Chicago-based market research firm Lab42, nearly a third of respondents (30 percent) would be willing to switch banks in order to gain access to mobile payments. This willingness to switch is a key takeaway for the hundreds of banks already committed to the Apple Pay platform, as they consider the importance of marketing the mobile payment feature....

Let that sink in: Periscope was acquired by Twitter before Periscope launched. Meerkat vs. Periscope “Meerkat is, essentially, the same exact product. How do two of the same exact products launch at the same time?” Jason Calacanis asked on a recent This Week in Startups podcast. In fact, why do we have these two products that allow you to literally pop your head up into someone else’s world which are both being launched right now?...

After all, visuals are an excellent way to communicate information quickly and move people emotionally and psychologically: the challenge is finding the relevant image or animation easily. There are other companies who have recognized and are taking advantage of this trend as well, companies like Pixit. Already a popular GIF-chat app that analyzes what you’re typing to provide relevant GIFs, Pixit recently unveiled two new platforms in a GIF search engine and a web client....

After all, it’s just a dugout portion of the ground filled in with concrete, some wiring, pipes, and water. I think the answer to the question lies not in the construction of the pool itself, but rather what we put into the pool. He’s not wrong at all, which is why Alliende and his team built drop. It’s a small, solar powered pool monitor that measures all key water quality variables and sends them to a polished app dashboard that works on both iOS and Android....

The interview with Bloomberg revealed that Obama has been thinking about running a business since his campaign days. While the infamously anti-business president has been regulating his pants off in order to fix some of the wealth inequality that plagues this country, he can’t help but recognize his own charisma and business savvy when it comes to starting his own company. Obama understands the dangers of comparing the presidency to entrepreneurship, as they obviously have wildly different features that can become complicated when compared....

Here are a few tips to help get you through the slump and be able to be your most productive self, as shared via Business Insider. Think Positive This may seem common, but having a positive attitude can have a dramatic effect on how your work day goes. This can be difficult to do, especially if you’re on a tight deadline or have a not-so-great work culture. However, staying positive and taking control of your attitude can lead to an increase in productivity, attentiveness, and overall work happiness....

Launched this month, his site Rainbow Chronicle lets users input and rate organizations and individuals based on their LGBT-friendliness. It also features a heat map showing how friendly your community is and a blog with related news. The site has many possible targets: a gay couple looking for a romantic restaurant, parents worried about their son’s new football coach, parishioners seeking an open-minded priest, a potential employee looking for same-sex partner benefits, or even voters deciding between politicians....

The Numbers 85 percent of Gen Z respondents are open to being contacted on social media. However, 74 percent of Gen Z respondents have never been contacted about job opportunities. That’s a massive cognitive gap in what recruiters should be doing versus what they are doing. Granted, it’s tough to figure out how to locate the right demographic over Facebook and Twitter. Often, you need to let people come to you, making this issue more the potential employees’ fault than the employers....

The company filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday revealing that it had raised $867,861 out of a $1.5 million offering. It claimed 13 investors so far were involved in the round. Reached on Thursday, Peter Van Alstine, Redd’s CEO, said he couldn’t comment until the round closed. This is the company’s second significant round of funding. Last year, it raised $1 million from a group of investors led by Dan Nordstrom, CEO of Seattle-based Outdoor Research, and Greg Hanson, founder of Skyline Capital, a venture capital firm in Seattle....

While remote and hybrid working have been a hot topic for the world’s workers in the past two years, not everyone can agree on how to tackle it, and for every company that cuts its workers some slack, there are others who demand staff are at their office desks everyday. One company that has a clear approach to remote working is Airbnb, so much so that CEO Brian Chesky is going fully remote for several months....