Zuckerberg reveals Facebook's AI, VR and Internet.org plans

In a Q&A on his profile today, Mark Zuckerberg explained how he and his team are preparing Facebook for the future. In it, he revealed that he believes the ultimate communication technology will allow us to send thoughts to each other.

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Using CreateJs: PreloadJS, SoundJS, and TweenJS

In the first part of this series about using CreateJs, we had a look at EaselJs. In this second and last part, we will look at PreloadJs, SoundJs, and TweenJs. PreloadJS is a library that lets you manage and co-ordinate the loading of assets.

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Token-Based Authentication for AngularJS and Laravel Apps

Adding authentication to an AngularJS and Laravel application is not the most straight-forward, especially if we take the approach of creating independent front-end and backend applications and connecting them with an API exposed by Laravel.

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Top Googler leaves to set up new cybersecurity agency

One of Google's most well-regarded security researchers is leaving the company, reportedly to help the government beef up its cybersecuity. Re/code is reporting that Peiter "Mudge" Zatko will be building a new agency that examines electronic threats in a similar manner as the famous Underwriters Laboratories does for safety research.

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What is the Difference Between Pinging With and Without http://?

If you are experimenting with and learning about pinging a website, you may be surprised by the results based on “what” you ping. Today’s SuperUser Q&A post helps clear things up for a confused and frustrated reader.

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VPNs may not protect your information as well as you think

VPNs (virtual private networks) are a popular choice for sidestepping censorship and geographic restrictions on services like Netflix with more than 20 percent of Europeans using them. However, researchers at the Queen Mary, University of London recently examined 14 of the region's most popular VPN providers and found nearly all of them leaked information about their users to some degree.

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Designing a great digital product

There are a number of apps and online services that I use on a daily basis. I really value the ones that consistently solve my problems in a meaningful way. I’m familiar with their brands and more importantly, I have trust in them.

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