KoBox X11 features ePUB, PDF, and text display, with Wi-Fi, web browser, and encrypted storage. It offers a user-friendly experience with search, auto-suspend, and customizable options.
SHARP is a neural network that regresses a 3D Gaussian scene representation from a single image in under a second. It produces photorealistic images for nearby views with robust zero-shot generalization and state-of-the-art performance on multiple datasets.
A Chrome extension called Urban VPN Proxy with 6 million users secretly harvested AI conversations from platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. The extension's data collection was enabled by default and operated independently of its VPN functionality.
The author tested World of Warcraft on a Snapdragon X Elite dev kit with Windows 11 25H2, comparing native and x86 versions. The x86 version now rivals the native version in performance.
The TV show "Are You the One?" is essentially a game where contestants try to guess their perfect matches, and a strategy based on information theory can be used to determine the best way to gain information and win the game. By using this strategy, it's possible to show that the contestants on the show are not making the best decisions and that a simple algorithm can perform better than them ...
The current centralized app architecture is feudal, with servers owning users' data and keys, but a decentralized approach like federation or peer-to-peer networking can offer more autonomy and security. However, these decentralized systems can also centralize over time, and a new architecture called relay, which uses simple servers to relay information, may offer a more scalable and secure solution.
The Cheetah MX4 Mini is a compact, open-source 3D printer motherboard with STM32H series MCU and multiple protection circuits. It supports Marlin, Klipper, and other firmwares via USB-C, SD card, UART, and SPI TMC drivers.
Semiconductor technology has transformed the world since the 20th century, and understanding its underlying physics is essential for its operation. This lecture series provides a broad introduction to semiconductor physics, covering topics from materials properties to carrier transport and recombination.
The author questions the value of computing in orbit, asking why a watt or flop in space is more valuable than on the surface, and argues that the economics of space-based computing are not yet competitive with terrestrial alternatives.
Ford adjusts its electric vehicle plans, shifting focus to hybrids and extended-range electrics due to weakening US customer enthusiasm and reduced government support. The company will now account for 50% of sales with these models by 2030, down from its initial 40% goal.
UmbrelOS is a home server that allows you to store files, stream media, run a Bitcoin node, and more. It offers features like ad-blocking, AI model hosting, and self-hosted apps for a private and secure home experience.
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Rollstack is a remote-friendly company that automates slide decks and documents for businesses. They're looking for a Software Engineer to build core features and work on integrations, AI insights, and performance optimization.
Bob Dylan performed a private concert for one person, Fredrik Wikingsson, in a Philadelphia theater. Wikingsson, a huge Dylan fan, was chosen for the unusual performance, which featured 1950s covers, including Buddy Holly's "Heartbeat."
The author argues that MATLAB's syntax is still valuable for certain types of work, such as linear algebra and signal processing, despite its dated runtime and business model. A new runtime, RunMat, is proposed to execute MATLAB-style syntax in a modern, high-performance way that integrates with cloud and CI workflows.
A complaint against Pepsi and Walmart was unsealed, revealing a price discrimination scheme where Pepsi kept higher wholesale prices for non-Walmart stores, allowing Walmart to maintain a price advantage. This scheme is a violation of the Robinson-Patman Act and has contributed to food inflation and the decline of independent grocery stores.
Chafa is a terminal graphics package that displays pictures and animations using ANSI X3.64. It supports various font files and has Python and JavaScript bindings for use in programs.
The user encountered a kernel bug in Ubuntu 25.10 that caused their machine to freeze when using async-profiler, but found a workaround by starting the profiler with the -e ctimer option. They then used QEMU and GDB to debug the kernel, understanding the deadlock and attempting to resurrect the frozen kernel by lying to it about return values and forcibly releasing locks.
SoundCloud experienced a security breach where threat actors stole a database containing user information, but no sensitive data was accessed. The breach affects 28 million accounts, with users unable to access the site via VPN due to a configuration change.
Control of carriage, or access to media, amplifies power and stifles creativity. Fair carriage, like YouTube's view-based payment, can benefit creators and culture by decentralizing attention and resources.
John Updike was a prolific writer who produced numerous novels, short stories, and poetry throughout his life. His letters, collected in a new book, reveal his daily life, relationships, and writing process, showcasing his unique perspective on human nature and everyday experiences.
A new mechanism called the "immersion" mechanism explains the origin of short-lived radionuclides in the early Solar System, suggesting that Earth-like planets may be more common than previously thought. This mechanism proposes that cosmic-ray nucleosynthesis in a supernova shockwave reproduces estimated SLR abundances at a supernova distance, preserving the protosolar disk and allowing for ...
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Canadian language experts are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to ditch British spelling in official documents, and 'utilize' Canadian spelling instead. Canadian English has been the standard in government communications for decades. But eagle-eyed linguists and editors have spotted British spellings — like "globalisation" and "catalyse" — in documents from the ...
People often put too much effort into everything they do, leading to unnecessary tension and reduced performance. The Alexander Technique suggests that the appropriate amount of effort is zero, and that non-doing can lead to a felt experience of effortlessness and improved performance.
The user set up a Raspberry Pi to monitor and control HDMI-CEC traffic in their home theater, automating the process of waking up the Denon receiver and switching to the correct input when consoles wake up. They created a Python script that watches for consoles waking up and sends a command to the Denon to kickstart audio negotiation, resolving issues with HDMI-CEC in their setup.
Google is discontinuing the dark web report, focusing on tools with clear, actionable steps to protect online information. Existing tools like Results about you and online safety tips will continue to help users strengthen security and privacy.
Let's Encrypt is introducing new root certificates and shortening certificate lifetimes, with most users requiring no action. Users can opt-in to new profiles for gradual changes, including short-lived certificates and IP addresses.
A writer argues that their formal writing style, shaped by their Kenyan education, is being misidentified as AI-generated due to its similarity to large language models trained on formal texts. This highlights the cultural bias in AI detection tools that value informal, conversational writing over formal, structured writing.
Last time, we started our exploration of how Windows synthesizes text clipboard formats by looking at the conversion between CF_OEMTEXT and CF_TEXT. Today, we’ll look at what happens when CF_UNICODETEXT enters the picture. The introduction of CF_UNICODETEXT means that we now have three clipboard text formats, and therefore six possible conversions. The four new conversions are These ...
The user tested the security of the Freedom Chat app and found several vulnerabilities, including a PIN leak and a phone number exposure through a contact discovery feature. The app's contact discovery feature was not rate limited, allowing the user to leak every Freedom Chat user's phone number and match it to their PIN.