'The Matrix' green code was inspired by sushi recipes. That's not the full story

The film's code designer, Simon Whiteley, reportedly created the effect by scanning characters from his wife's Japanese ...
Hackaday

Arduino Code? On My 8051? It’s More Likely Than You Think

The 8051 was an 8-bit Harvard-architecture microcontroller first put out by Intel in 1980.  They’ve since discontinued that ...
IEEE

Enhancing BOTDR SNR using Learned-Dictionary Sparse Reconstruction of Brillouin Gain Spectrum Matrix

Abstract: A method of enhancing signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in Brillouin optical time domain reflectometer (BOTDR) is proposed using sparse reconstruction of the Brillouin gain spectrum (BGS) matrix.
Live Science

World's smallest QR code can store data for thousands of years ‪—‬ but you need an electron microscope to see it

Scientists created a tiny matrix that stores data by etching its grid into a thin ceramic film with a focused ion beam. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission ...
Newsweek

Who is John Barron? Trump Accused of Using Fake Name To Call C-SPAN

A pseudonym used by President Donald Trump in the 1980s and 90s popped up on Friday, when an individual identifying as a Republican from Virginia named John Barron called C-SPAN to complain about ...
InfoWorld

Microsoft brings C++ smarts to GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code

Updates to GitHub Copilot in VS Code provide the same C++ symbol context and CMake build configuration awareness as Microsoft’s C/C++ DevTools and CMake Tools extensions. Microsoft has introduced C++ ...
New York Post

C-SPAN caller using Trump’s pseudonym and remarkably familiar accent slams Supreme Court tariff ruling

WASHINGTON — An apparent prankster dialed into C-SPAN Friday using President Trump’s famous pseudonym, “John Barron,” and sporting a remarkably family accent, calling into the public access channel to ...
Wired

Code Metal Raises $125 Million to Rewrite the Defense Industry’s Code With AI

Code Metal, a Boston-based startup that uses AI to write code and translate it into other programming languages, just closed a $125 million Series B funding round from new and existing investors. The ...
Geeky Gadgets

Build a Safer OpenClaw Alternative AI Assistant Using Claude Code

Building a safer alternative to OpenClaw using Claude Code addresses significant security concerns while preserving the core functionality of an AI assistant. OpenClaw is recognized for its automation ...
Game Rant

Best Nioh 3 Character Creator Codes & How to Use

Ayyoun is a staff writer who loves all things gaming and tech. His journey into the realm of gaming began with a PlayStation 1 but he chose PC as his platform of choice. With over 6 years of ...
BGR

You're Probably Using Your USB-C Ports Wrong - Here's How

For those who have used PCs for a sufficiently long time, you probably remember trying to insert a USB plug into a port, only to have to flip it upside-down to get it in there. The advent of USB-C in ...
Nasdaq

Novavax Grants License for Use of Matrix-M Adjuvant to Pfizer

Per the terms of the agreement, Novavax will receive an upfront payment of $30 million from Pfizer and is eligible to earn up to $500 million in potential development and commercial milestone payments ...