# News & Articles **URL:** https://onehack.st/c/news-articles/30.md?page=87 [Latest](https://onehack.st/latest.md) · [Categories](https://onehack.st/categories.md) · [Tags](https://onehack.st/tags.md) **Page:** 88 --- ## [Python Beats Java Again in New GitHub Annual Report ](https://onehack.st/t/python-beats-java-again-in-new-github-annual-report/165151)
**Author:** [@PlayBoy83](https://onehack.st/u/PlayBoy83)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 1:10pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/python-beats-java-again-in-new-github-annual-report/165151 "2020-12-06T13:10:36Z")
This week the Microsoft-owned code repository site GitHub released its annual report with statistics about its community, writes programming columnist Mike Melanson: The report offers a deep dive into three specific … --- ## [Why Players Blame Skill-Based Matchmaking For Losing In Call of Duty](https://onehack.st/t/why-players-blame-skill-based-matchmaking-for-losing-in-call-of-duty/165077)
**Author:** [@Prometheus](https://onehack.st/u/Prometheus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 10:57am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/why-players-blame-skill-based-matchmaking-for-losing-in-call-of-duty/165077 "2020-12-06T10:57:20Z")
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: Two months ago, esports pro Seth “Scump” Abner logged into the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War multiplayer alpha and found himself struggling. Not because of any… --- ## [JavaScript Turns 25](https://onehack.st/t/javascript-turns-25/165076)
**Author:** [@Prometheus](https://onehack.st/u/Prometheus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 7:09am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/javascript-turns-25/165076 "2020-12-06T07:09:34Z")
The programming language JavaScript emerged 25 years ago and has grown to become one of the most important pieces of the web and browser applications we use today. From a report: JavaScript is the go-to language for … --- ## [Light-Based Quantum Computer Exceeds Fastest Classical Supercomputers](https://onehack.st/t/light-based-quantum-computer-exceeds-fastest-classical-supercomputers/164951)
**Author:** [@TheStrength](https://onehack.st/u/TheStrength)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 3:05pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/light-based-quantum-computer-exceeds-fastest-classical-supercomputers/164951 "2020-12-04T15:05:51Z")
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Scientific American: For the first time, a quantum computer made from photons – particles of light – has outperformed even the fastest classical supercomputers. Physicists led… --- ## [YouTube Will Remind Users To 'Keep Comments Respectful' Before Posting](https://onehack.st/t/youtube-will-remind-users-to-keep-comments-respectful-before-posting/164950)
**Author:** [@Aina](https://onehack.st/u/Aina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2020, 11:14am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/youtube-will-remind-users-to-keep-comments-respectful-before-posting/164950 "2020-12-05T11:14:06Z")
YouTube is taking new steps to weed out bullying, hate speech and other kinds of nasty comments. From a report: The company introduced a new feature that will remind users to “keep comments respectful,” when its auto… --- ## [Is Sony Developing a Dual-GPU PS5 Pro? ](https://onehack.st/t/is-sony-developing-a-dual-gpu-ps5-pro/164814)
**Author:** [@PlayBoy83](https://onehack.st/u/PlayBoy83)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 12:54pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/is-sony-developing-a-dual-gpu-ps5-pro/164814 "2020-12-03T12:54:15Z")
According to a Sony patent spotted by T3, the console maker may be working on a new PlayStation 5 with two graphics card. From the report: The patent describes a “scalable game console” where “a second GPU \[is\] commu… --- ## [Reddit Reveals Daily Active User Count For the First Time: 52 Million](https://onehack.st/t/reddit-reveals-daily-active-user-count-for-the-first-time-52-million/164698)
**Author:** [@NoBody](https://onehack.st/u/NoBody)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 1:09pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/reddit-reveals-daily-active-user-count-for-the-first-time-52-million/164698 "2020-12-02T13:09:50Z")
According to The Wall Street Journal, Reddit says it now has 52 million daily users, with daily usage growing 44 percent year over year for October. The Verge reports: The number is small compared to other social med… --- ## [Microsoft Will Remove User Names from 'Productivity Score' Feature After Privacy Backlash ](https://onehack.st/t/microsoft-will-remove-user-names-from-productivity-score-feature-after-privacy-backlash/164697)
**Author:** [@NoBody](https://onehack.st/u/NoBody)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 12:54pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/microsoft-will-remove-user-names-from-productivity-score-feature-after-privacy-backlash/164697 "2020-12-02T12:54:59Z")
Microsoft says it will make changes in its new Productivity Score feature, including removing the ability for companies to see data about individual users, to address concerns from privacy experts that the tech giant … --- ## [Pirate Bay Founder Warns US Govt Against Mafia-Esque Copyright Lobby](https://onehack.st/t/pirate-bay-founder-warns-us-govt-against-mafia-esque-copyright-lobby/164539)
**Author:** [@PlayBoy83](https://onehack.st/u/PlayBoy83)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 12:36pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/pirate-bay-founder-warns-us-govt-against-mafia-esque-copyright-lobby/164539 "2020-12-01T12:36:28Z")
One of the original founders of The Pirate Bay, Peter Sunde, is warning against the power American corporations have on the internet. After several copyright industry groups reported Sunde’s domain registration servic… --- ## [The 'Advent of Code 2020' Event Begins](https://onehack.st/t/the-advent-of-code-2020-event-begins/164538)
**Author:** [@PlayBoy83](https://onehack.st/u/PlayBoy83)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 12:34pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/the-advent-of-code-2020-event-begins/164538 "2020-12-01T12:34:47Z")
“Need a vacation from 2020? Why not go on an adventure and learn programming at the same time?” asks developer Eric Wastl on Twitter, announcing this year’s edition of the Advent of Code. From the site: Advent of Co… --- ## [Microsoft Also Patented Tech to Score Meetings Using Filmed Body Language, Facial Expressions ](https://onehack.st/t/microsoft-also-patented-tech-to-score-meetings-using-filmed-body-language-facial-expressions/164436)
**Author:** [@BlueHacker](https://onehack.st/u/BlueHacker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/microsoft-also-patented-tech-to-score-meetings-using-filmed-body-language-facial-expressions/164436 "2020-11-30T14:36:51Z")
Remember when Microsoft was criticized for enabling “workplace surveillance” over “productivity scores” in its Microsoft 365 office software which gave managers highly detailed profiles of each individual employee’s a… --- ## [Want to see other people’s WhatsApp status without letting them know? Here’s how](https://onehack.st/t/want-to-see-other-people-s-whatsapp-status-without-letting-them-know-here-s-how/164417)
**Author:** [@TheStrength](https://onehack.st/u/TheStrength)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 1:20pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/want-to-see-other-people-s-whatsapp-status-without-letting-them-know-here-s-how/164417 "2020-11-30T13:20:55Z")
People’s WhatsApp status are like Instagram/Facebook stories. If people check your WhatsApp Status you will get to know when you check the list. But there is a way to check others’ status without letting them know. La… --- ## [A Hacker is Selling Access To the Email Accounts of Hundreds of C-Level Executives ](https://onehack.st/t/a-hacker-is-selling-access-to-the-email-accounts-of-hundreds-of-c-level-executives/164199)
**Author:** [@PlayBoy83](https://onehack.st/u/PlayBoy83)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 4:11pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/a-hacker-is-selling-access-to-the-email-accounts-of-hundreds-of-c-level-executives/164199 "2020-11-28T16:11:03Z")
A threat actor is currently selling passwords for the email accounts of hundreds of C-level executives at companies across the world. From a report: The data is being sold on a closed-access underground forum for Rus… --- ## [Microsoft's 'Project Latte' Aims To Bring Android Apps To Windows 10](https://onehack.st/t/microsofts-project-latte-aims-to-bring-android-apps-to-windows-10/164198)
**Author:** [@PlayBoy83](https://onehack.st/u/PlayBoy83)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 12:46pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/microsofts-project-latte-aims-to-bring-android-apps-to-windows-10/164198 "2020-11-28T12:46:19Z")
Windows Central reports: Microsoft is working on a software solution that would allow app developers to bring their Android apps to Windows 10 with little to no code changes by packaging them as an MSIX and allowing … --- ## [Amazon Workers To Stage Coordinated Black Friday Protests in 15 Countries](https://onehack.st/t/amazon-workers-to-stage-coordinated-black-friday-protests-in-15-countries/164088)
**Author:** [@Prometheus](https://onehack.st/u/Prometheus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/amazon-workers-to-stage-coordinated-black-friday-protests-in-15-countries/164088 "2020-11-28T16:31:23Z")
On Friday, Amazon warehouse workers and social and environmental justice activists around the world will stage a series of coordinated protests, strikes, and actions to demand the online retailer respect workers’ righ… --- ## [Android apps support for Microsoft Windows 10 next year update](https://onehack.st/t/android-apps-support-for-microsoft-windows-10-next-year-update/164058)
**Author:** [@NoBody](https://onehack.st/u/NoBody)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 9:54am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/android-apps-support-for-microsoft-windows-10-next-year-update/164058 "2020-11-28T09:54:22Z")
Report: Microsoft to bring support for Android apps in Windows 10 next year, x86 emulation for ARM processors A new report from Windows Central outlines what we might expect from Microsoft in 2021. Windows 10 has been Mi… --- ## [iPhone 12 Pro materials original worth roughly Rs 30,000 which is cheaper than what they charge](https://onehack.st/t/iphone-12-pro-materials-original-worth-roughly-rs-30-000-which-is-cheaper-than-what-they-charge/164057)
**Author:** [@Shayla](https://onehack.st/u/Shayla)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 2:40pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/iphone-12-pro-materials-original-worth-roughly-rs-30-000-which-is-cheaper-than-what-they-charge/164057 "2020-11-27T14:40:44Z")
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro was built using components that are worth $406 only, which is roughly Rs 30,000. HIGHLIGHTS Apple iPhone 12 Pro has a Bill of Materials of $406, roughly Rs 30,000. The Bill of Materials for th… --- ## [hCaptcha Runs On 15% Of the Internet ](https://onehack.st/t/hcaptcha-runs-on-15-of-the-internet/163930)
**Author:** [@PlayBoy83](https://onehack.st/u/PlayBoy83)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 12:31pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/hcaptcha-runs-on-15-of-the-internet/163930 "2020-11-26T12:31:25Z")
In a blog post, hCaptcha announced that its bot detector is running on about 15% of the internet, adding they they “took most of this market share directly from Google reCAPTCHA.” From the post: Competing with Google… --- ## [Twitter Will Warn You If You 'Like' Misleading Tweets](https://onehack.st/t/twitter-will-warn-you-if-you-like-misleading-tweets/163795)
**Author:** [@PlayBoy83](https://onehack.st/u/PlayBoy83)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 12:56pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/twitter-will-warn-you-if-you-like-misleading-tweets/163795 "2020-11-25T12:56:20Z")
Earlier this year, Twitter started flagging disputed and potentially misleading tweets. Now, it’s expanding the feature so that you’ll also get a warning if you attempt to “like” a disputed tweet. Engadget reports: T… --- ## [GIF | The Biggest Digital Marketing Trend For 2020](https://onehack.st/t/gif-the-biggest-digital-marketing-trend-for-2020/163784)
**Author:** [@NoBody](https://onehack.st/u/NoBody)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/gif-the-biggest-digital-marketing-trend-for-2020/163784 "2020-11-25T12:18:14Z")
The new year is coming and if you are in the digital marketing industry, it’s time to ask yourself: “What is going to be the biggest digital marketing trend for 2020?” 2017 is going to be a year when GIF will celebrate … --- ## [Apple Makes Another Concession On App Store Fees](https://onehack.st/t/apple-makes-another-concession-on-app-store-fees/163680)
**Author:** [@NoBody](https://onehack.st/u/NoBody)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 2:14pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/apple-makes-another-concession-on-app-store-fees/163680 "2020-11-24T14:14:40Z")
Apple said on Monday that companies that offer digital classes or virtual events through iPhone apps won’t have to use Apple’s App Store in-app purchases through June 2021, enabling them to charge their customers dire… --- ## [Memory vs. Disk vs. CPU: How 35 Years Has Changed the Trade-Offs](https://onehack.st/t/memory-vs-disk-vs-cpu-how-35-years-has-changed-the-trade-offs/163564)
**Author:** [@TheStrength](https://onehack.st/u/TheStrength)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/memory-vs-disk-vs-cpu-how-35-years-has-changed-the-trade-offs/163564 "2020-11-23T12:18:12Z")
Long-time Slashdot reader 00\_NOP is a software engineer (with a PhD in real-time computing) re-visits a historic research paper on the financial trade-offs between disk space (then costing about $20,000 per kilobyte) … --- ## [How Firefox Boosted Its JavaScript Performance](https://onehack.st/t/how-firefox-boosted-its-javascript-performance/163563)
**Author:** [@TheStrength](https://onehack.st/u/TheStrength)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/how-firefox-boosted-its-javascript-performance/163563 "2020-11-23T12:18:10Z")
InfoWorld reports:Firefox users can expect improved JavaScript performance in the Firefox 83 browser, with the Warp update to the SpiderMonkey JavaScript engine enabled by default. Also called WarpBuilder, Warp impro… --- ## ['Ubuntu Web Remix' Distro Offers Firefox-Based Chrome OS Alternative](https://onehack.st/t/ubuntu-web-remix-distro-offers-firefox-based-chrome-os-alternative/163457)
**Author:** [@Prometheus](https://onehack.st/u/Prometheus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 12:16pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/ubuntu-web-remix-distro-offers-firefox-based-chrome-os-alternative/163457 "2020-11-22T12:16:18Z")
Rudra Saraswat is the creator of the Ubuntu Unity distro (which uses the Unity interface in place of Ubuntu’s GNOME shell). But this week they released Ubuntu Web Remix, “a privacy-focused, open source alternative to… --- ## [GTA Online Is Getting A Big New Heist You Can Play Solo If You Want](https://onehack.st/t/gta-online-is-getting-a-big-new-heist-you-can-play-solo-if-you-want/163370)
**Author:** [@PlayBoy83](https://onehack.st/u/PlayBoy83)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 5:33pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/gta-online-is-getting-a-big-new-heist-you-can-play-solo-if-you-want/163370 "2020-11-21T17:33:48Z")
https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/c\_fit,f\_auto,g\_center,pg\_1,q\_60,w\_1600/sjivt4kusghu3jxfjy3g.jpg Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto Online’s biggest update ever will be released on December … --- ## [Netflix For Free | India](https://onehack.st/t/netflix-for-free-india/163239)
**Author:** [@Aravindha\_Hariharan](https://onehack.st/u/Aravindha_Hariharan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/netflix-for-free-india/163239 "2020-11-20T14:29:08Z")
Netflix announces free subscription for 2 days in India, no card details required popular streaming app Netflix has announced that it will make its streaming services in India free for two days. This means that the users… --- ## [Google's Native Version of Chrome For Apple's ARM Macs Is Out Now ](https://onehack.st/t/googles-native-version-of-chrome-for-apples-arm-macs-is-out-now/163130)
**Author:** [@TheStrength](https://onehack.st/u/TheStrength)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 2:59pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/googles-native-version-of-chrome-for-apples-arm-macs-is-out-now/163130 "2020-11-19T14:59:32Z")
According to Chrome product manager Mark Chang, Google’s version of Chrome that support ARM Macs is now available to download. The Verge reports: In theory, a native version of the notoriously resource-hungry browser… --- ## [GeForce NOW Games Available on iOS Devices Through Safari, Fortnite Coming Soon](https://onehack.st/t/geforce-now-games-available-on-ios-devices-through-safari-fortnite-coming-soon/163128)
**Author:** [@TheStrength](https://onehack.st/u/TheStrength)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 2:57pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/geforce-now-games-available-on-ios-devices-through-safari-fortnite-coming-soon/163128 "2020-11-19T14:57:15Z")
GeForce NOW, NVIDIA’s streaming gaming service, today announced the launch of Safari integration, which will bring Fortnite and other games to Apple’s iOS devices through the Safari browser. From a report: The new Sa… --- ## [Twitter Launches Disappearing 'Fleets' Worldwide](https://onehack.st/t/twitter-launches-disappearing-fleets-worldwide/163016)
**Author:** [@TheStrength](https://onehack.st/u/TheStrength)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 1:44pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/twitter-launches-disappearing-fleets-worldwide/163016 "2020-11-19T13:44:55Z")
Twitter said on Tuesday it was globally launching tweets that disappear after 24 hours, similar to the stories feature that is popular on Snapchat and Facebook’s photo-sharing app Instagram. Reuters reports: Twitter … --- ## [Mac Certificate Check Stokes Fear That Apple Logs Every App You Run ](https://onehack.st/t/mac-certificate-check-stokes-fear-that-apple-logs-every-app-you-run/162881)
**Author:** [@PlayBoy83](https://onehack.st/u/PlayBoy83)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/mac-certificate-check-stokes-fear-that-apple-logs-every-app-you-run/162881 "2020-11-17T13:46:06Z")
Last week, Apple released macOS Big Sur and the rollout was anything but smooth. The mass upgrade caused the Apple servers responsible for checking if a user opens an app not downloaded from the App Store to slow to a… [Previous page](https://onehack.st/c/news-articles/30.md?page=86) [Next page](https://onehack.st/c/news-articles/30.md?page=88)