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How To Prevent WordPress SQL Injection Attacks

Have you thought about the security risks WordPress websites face? Anders Johansson explores why they are frequent hacker targets and shares how WordPress SQL injection attacks work and how to remove and prevent them. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/03/how-prevent-wordpress-sql-injection-attacks/

In Paris or Berlin - Take the lightning talks challenge!

SymfonyLive Paris 2025 (March 27 – 28) and SymfonyLive Berlin 2025 (April 3 – 4) are fast approaching! While an incredible lineup of speakers and topics has already been announced, you still have a chance to take the stage during the lightning talks session… https://symfony.com/blog/in-paris-or-berlin-take-the-lightning-talks-challenge?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

1mo | Symfony
Sister, can you spare $12,000 to help me decarbonize my home?

I went to CES with Engadget for the first time this year and, among the robots, laptops, TVs and more robots, the most exciting products I saw were ones trying to make our homes more eco-friendly in the most low-effort ways possible. I saw an

1mo | Engadget
Apple Mac Studio M4 Max review: A creative powerhouse

The Mac Studio is Apple’s ultimate performance computer, but this year’s model came with a twist: It’s equipped with either an M4 Max or an M3 Ultra processor. The latter might seem like a step backward, since nearly all Macs (except the Mac Pro) are

1mo | Engadget
Pick up Apple's 10th-gen iPad while it's $80 off

Last week was busy with a bunch of Apple announced news as the company refreshed its Mac and iPad lineups. As a result, there are deals aplenty on older models as part of an apparent clear out. Take, for instance, the

1mo | Engadget
The Apple Watch Series 10 is cheaper than ever right now

If you're on the market for a new smartwatch, Amazon has a great sale on the latest Apple Watch. You can pick up the

1mo | Engadget
Samsung will cut its Galaxy Store commission to 80/20 for games

Samsung is changing its revenue-sharing policy and reducing its cut for certain apps so that developers and publishers can get more money from sales. As part of its announcements ahead of this year's upcoming Game Developers Conference (GDC), the company said that it's implementing an 80/20 revenue share model for games on the Galaxy Store. Previously, Samsung had a 70/30 sharing model, wherein it took 30 percent of an app's revenue. The new model also applies to games built on the company's

1mo | Engadget
Snapchat launches generative AI video Lenses

Snapchat's future includes generative AI video Lenses, wherein users can watch themselves cuddling with virtual animals on screen. The first three Lenses the app has launched include the Racoon and Fox, which animate the animals into a Snap. Meanwhile, the third one called Spring Flowers will generate a bouquet of flowers and use a zoom-out effect to reveal who's holding it. All three Lenses, as well as f

1mo | Engadget
WhatsApp is reportedly developing reply threads

WhatsApp never waits long between updates and this time it's reportedly changing how replies look. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is currently working on a feature that would put all replies to the same

1mo | Engadget
UK watchdog finds Apple's mobile browser policies are restricting innovation

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has determined that the country's mobile browser markets are "not working well for consumers and businesses" and "holding back innovation." Most of the watchdog's ire is directed at Apple for policies such as requiring mobile browsers to use its engine, WebKit and, thus, limiting competitor's abilities to differ

1mo | Engadget
How To Build Confidence In Your UX Work

UX initiatives are often seen as a disruption rather than a means to solving existing problems in an organization. In this post, we’ll explore how you can build trust for your UX work, gain support, and make a noticeable impact. Part of Measure UX and Design Impact by yours truly. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-build-confidence-in-your-ux-work/

Warping 3D Text Inside a Glass Torus

Explore how MeshTransmissionMaterial in Three.js bends light, creates refraction effects, and enhances realistic glass-like materials. https://webdesignernews.com/warping-3d-text-inside-a-glass-torus/

Free Gothic Blackletter Fonts for Designers

Ever spent hours scrolling through font libraries only to find Gothic Blackletter typefaces hidden behind paywalls or riddled with licensing restrictions? You’re not alone. For designers, content creators, and vintage enthusiasts, sourcing high-quality Gothic fonts that balance historical authenticity with modern usability can feel like hunting for a needle in a haystack. https://webdesignernews.com/free-gothic-blackletter-fonts-for-designers/

Design through the looking glass

Hello! This week we’re reflecting on design that poses for the camera or lays a filter over it. We’re asking if all design must pose for the camera now and peering through a Claude Glass—the 18th century’s equivalent of a photo filter 📸 https://webdesignernews.com/design-through-the-looking-glass/

Eco-Friendly Logo Design

As sustainability becomes a key focus for businesses, brands are rethinking their visual identities to reflect environmental responsibility. https://webdesignernews.com/eco-friendly-logo-design/

The History of WordPress: From 2003 to today

Today, WordPress powers more websites than any other content management system. It didn’t start that way though. The initial groundwork was laid for what was to become WordPress back in 2001. And the open source platform didn’t officially come into being until 2003. https://webdesignernews.com/the-history-of-wordpress-from-2003-to-today/

Exclusive: T-Mobile Raising Rates Today for More Legacy Customers

CNET obtained a T-Mobile memo sent to customers about a $5 per line price hike. The increase only affects some people on older plans. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/exclusive-t-mobile-raising-rates-today-for-more-legacy-customers/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 Intel reveals its new CEO

Intel has gained a new CEO three months after Pat Gelsinger announced he’d be leaving – Lip-Bu Tan to take post.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/intel-reveals-its-new-ceo

 Bill Gates predicts "we will all have an AI agent" helping us prioritize what deserves our attention

Bill Gates says AI will be integrated across all aspects and spheres of our lives, similar to the personal computer era and how it eventually made it to every household.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/bill-gates-predicts-we-will-all-have-an-ai-agent-helping-us

Windows survival skills: 8 things every PC user should know how to do
1mo | pcworld.com
Torn Between Cable and Fiber Internet? Let's Clear Things Up

If you're looking for fast and reliable internet, both cable and fiber can deliver the goods. But which one should you choose? https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/torn-between-cable-and-fiber-internet-lets-clear-things-up/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 NymVPN officially launches and claims to be "the world’s most secure VPN"

NymVPN has just thrown a challenge to the VPN industry, promising to protect against against AI-driven surveillance and advanced censorship. Here's all you need to know.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/nymvpn-officially-launches-and-claims-to-be-the-worlds-most-secure-vpn

 The hidden costs of your on-premise software

Great data automation software creates value. It enables your business to work faster, more efficiently and more cost-effectively.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-hidden-costs-of-your-on-premise-software

 How to harmonize the complexities of global AI regulation

The EU AI Act rollout presents companies with tough decisions to make and an urgent need for a risk management framework.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-to-harmonize-the-complexities-of-global-ai-regulation

 Data centers are being pushed to their limits, but digital twins could help

It’s widely recognized that AI is pushing data centers to their limits, but the tech could also help solve the problems.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/data-centers-are-being-pushed-to-their-limits-but-digital-twins-could-help

The best Apple Watch accessories for 2025

Your Apple Watch is already a powerful tool on your wrist, but the right accessories can make it even better — whether you’re looking to boost its battery life, upgrade its style or make it more convenient to use. From a stylish sport loop that keeps things comfortable during workouts to a sturdy charging stand for your bedside, there are plenty of ways to enhance your experience.

If you're rocking a Watch Ultra 2 and need a rugged silicone band for outdoor adventures or have a Watch S

1mo | Engadget
Podcast Odposlech: Bývalí vězni z Guantánama na Slovensku

Podcast Odposlech investigace.czVěznici Guantánamo zřídila v roce 2002 Bushova administrativa. Na americké námořní základně na Kubě zadržovala osoby podezřelé z terorismu. Věznice se postupně stala symbolem hrubého porušování lidských práv. Většina lidí v ní byla držena bez obvinění

 Driving innovation and reshaping the insurance landscape with AI

AI is revolutionizing insurance with automation, personalized policies, fraud detection and enhanced cybersecurity measures.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/driving-innovation-and-reshaping-the-insurance-landscape-with-ai

Tim Berners-Lee Wants to Know: 'Who Does AI Work For?'

The web's inventor says companies worked together decades ago to create an open internet. That isn't happening with generative AI. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tim-berners-lee-wants-to-know-who-does-ai-work-for/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Meta is trying to stop a former employee from promoting her book about Facebook

Meta has notched an early victory in its attempt to halt a surprise tell-all memoir from a former policy executive turned whistleblower. An arbitrator

1mo | Engadget
 Grab Split Fiction at a great discount, giving both you and a buddy access to the game

Electronic Arts and Hazelight Studios' Split Fiction is available with near-universal acclaim, and you can grab a discounted copy if you act quickly.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/grab-split-fiction-at-a-great-discount-giving-both-you-and-a-buddy-access-to-the-game

Od instrukční sady SSE k sadě SSE2

Proč se většina nově přidaných instrukcí SSE omezuje na práci s hodnotami typu single, když je mnoho aplikací založených na celočíselných datech nebo naopak používá typ double? Odpovědí byla instrukční sada SSE2. https://www.root.cz/clanky/od-instrukcni-sady-sse-k-sade-sse2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

1mo | root.cz
Potulky tmavými zákutiami kryptológie: holubia pošta a inzeráty

V záverečnej časti pokračujeme v rozprávaní o ďalšom zo spôsobov komunikácie za frontovými líniami – holubou poštou a dozvieme sa ako sa vodilo nášmu umelcovi tajomstiev – hrdinovi G.W. Bellym pri lúštení novinových inzerátov. https://www.root.cz/clanky/potulky-tmavymi-zakutiami-kryptologie-holubia-posta-a-inzeraty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

1mo | root.cz
iOS 18.4 introduces a new default navigation app choice, but only in Europe

When it goes live, iOS 18.4 will allow some users to set a default navigation app other than Apple Maps. The software of choice can be set from the Settings app by going to Apps, then to Default Apps, then to Navigation. This way, users can opt for a program like Google Maps or Waze to be automatically opened when you're getting directions.

This sounds

1mo | Engadget
Google asks Utah’s governor to veto the state's app store age verification bill

Google is pushing back on a bill that would make Utah the first state in the US to have a law requiring app stores to conduct age verification of their users. The company has formally requested the state's governor to veto the bill, passed by the state legislature

1mo | Engadget