Protect your brain with... coffee?

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Most people throw away their grounds after making coffee.

However, one lead researcher at the University of Texas El Paso is using them to potentially cure brain disease. Let’s dive in…

In today’s tech rundown:

• Coffee grounds help stop brain disease

• Fingerprint auth bypassed on major laptops

• 7 new products

• 7 quick stories

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TODAY’S HEADLINES

BRAIN HEALTH

☕️ Coffee grounds help stop brain disease

The Rundown: Researchers at the University of Texas El Paso have discovered a novel use for the six million tons of coffee grounds in a potential shield for brain cells against neurodegenerative diseases.

The details:

• Spent coffee grounds are being repurposed to create CACQDs, which may prevent neuron loss that leads to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

• Lead researcher Jyotish Kumar aims for a cure, not just symptom management.

• CACQDs are shown to fight free radicals and inhibit harmful protein aggregates in cell samples, without damaging the cells.

• The process of creating CACQDs is eco-friendly and cost-friendly.

The relevance: This breakthrough not only promises to address the underpinnings of neurodegenerative diseases but also offers a sustainable use for a massive waste product.

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MICROSOFT

🔓 Fingerprint authentication bypassed on major laptops

The Rundown: Security vulnerabilities in fingerprint sensors have been exposed, allowing researchers to bypass Windows’ Hello protections. The flaw affects devices from industry giants like Dell, Lenovo, and Microsoft.

The details:

• Blackwing Intelligence uncovered weaknesses in fingerprint sensors used for Windows Hello on several laptops.

• Researchers managed to perform a man-in-the-middle attack, raising concerns about device security.

• Vulnerabilities were found in the cryptographic setup of sensors from Goodix, Synaptics, and ELAN.

Why it matters: With a significant portion of Windows users relying on biometric authentication, these findings spotlight the need for robust security measures. Microsoft's efforts to create a passwordless future could be at risk if such vulnerabilities aren't addressed.

NEW PRODUCTS

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SNIPPETS

The Nachteiland high-rise in Amsterdam aims to be an energy-positive building by using sustainable materials and integrating solar paneling.

Sony is facing a class action lawsuit in the UK, claiming it unfairly overcharged PlayStation Store customers due to its dominant market position.

China's Belt and Road Initiative has increased its renewable energy project share to 47% in 2022, up from 19% a decade ago.

Google Meet is introducing a hand-raising detection feature that uses the webcam to recognize when a user wants to speak during a call.

OpenAI and Microsoft are sued by authors claiming unauthorized use of their work in AI training.

A judge stated there is evidence suggesting Elon Musk was aware of Tesla Autopilot's defects but continued its use; a related lawsuit will proceed to trial.

Apple is exploring hardware solutions to enhance user privacy and thwart "shoulder surfers" who steal iPhone passcodes to access devices and sensitive data.

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