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The TLS working group has finalized Encrypted Client Hello (ECH), closing TLS 1.3's last major privacy gap by encrypting server identities during handshakes. This breakthrough leverages DNS records to hide destination servers from snoopers, but faces geopolitical friction and middlebox challenges as deployments expand.

Long before CGI, Universal Pictures created its iconic 1936 spinning globe logo using ingenious practical effects involving phosphor-coated plexiglass, multiple exposures, and complex projection techniques. This deep dive reveals the forgotten analog engineering marvel that took six months to perfect.

Passwords alone are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated attacks, costing billions annually. Proton has launched Proton Authenticator, a free, open-source 2FA app offering encrypted backups, multi-device sync, and desktop support to eliminate common security compromises. This move reinforces Proton's mission to democratize privacy-first tools in an era of rising account takeovers.

The Open Source Geospatial Foundation has launched GDAL/OGR 3.11.3, the latest iteration of the critical library translating raster and vector geospatial data formats. This update reinforces the backbone of countless mapping applications and location-based services developers rely on worldwide.

ZDNET's latest evaluation reveals how leading CRM platforms like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Pipedrive are leveraging AI, deep customization, and ecosystem integration to transform customer engagement from simple tracking into strategic engineering. For developers and tech leaders, selecting the right CRM now involves evaluating API ecosystems, AI capabilities, and architectural flexibility as much as core features.

A new MIT survey shows 75% of working adults across three key U.S. states support 17 out of 18 proposed AI regulations, with content labeling receiving 91% approval. Conservative respondents showed significantly less enthusiasm (67%) than liberals (80%), particularly regarding proposals to slow AI development.