dataparty is releasing a small, capable LoRa companion dev kit with 2.4GHz and sub-1GHz capabilities. It combines SX1276 and SX1281 chips for mesh networking and high-speed data transfer.
A Harvard study found AI systems outperformed human doctors in emergency medicine triage, diagnosing 67% of cases accurately compared to 50-55% for humans. The AI's advantage was particularly pronounced in triage circumstances requiring rapid decisions with minimal information.
The author visited Southwest Headquarters, touring facilities including the LEAD Center, pilot uniform shop, and Network Operations Center. They saw flight attendants training, pilots practicing safety demonstrations, and experienced a full-motion simulator.
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The author replaced their entire desktop with custom-built software, including a text editor, file manager, and IRC client, using Rust and assembly language. This was made possible by the low barrier to entry and the ability to tailor software to their exact needs and workflow.
Native applications are losing to Terminal User Interfaces (TUIs) and Electron apps due to complexity and inconsistency. Developers should focus on creating homogeneous interfaces that give consistent experiences, following user interface design theory.
Mercedes-Benz admits touch-sensitive controls were a mistake, will offer physical buttons in future models. The brand will blend screens with physical controls, listening to customer feedback for direct access to specific functions.
The Miyawaki method of reforestation involves densely planting native species to rapidly regenerate degraded land and promote biodiversity. This approach has been successfully implemented in various locations, including urban areas and farms, to address environmental concerns and promote ecological reconnection.
Mobile network surveillance campaigns have been identified using multiple techniques to track targets by combining 3G and 4G signalling network protocols with direct device exploitation via SMS. The campaigns leveraged identifiers and infrastructure associated with operators worldwide, demonstrating extensive global reach and exploiting structural weaknesses in the mobile telecommunications ecosystem.
User created an MCP server for Ableton Live to control with voice commands using Codex. They want to create an EDM song with audio vocals, chip tunes, and 80's drum machines, using Ableton devices and third-party plugins.
A new Banksy statue in central London depicts a suited man walking off a ledge, with the artist's signature confirmed through his Instagram account. London authorities have placed safety barriers around the statue and do not plan to remove it, with the mayor hoping it can be preserved for public enjoyment.
This harness provides skills for CAD, robot description, motion, and manufacturing, with bundled docs and standalone repos. It includes skills for STEP, STL, URDF, and robot motion, with Claude Code compatibility.
Banksy installed a massive resin statue in central London under cover of darkness with a large team of experienced crew members. The artwork, showing a besuited man blinded by a flag, has been well received and will remain accessible to the public.
North Korean defectors face significant linguistic barriers in South Korea due to differences in word meanings and usage. These barriers impact their identity, psychological well-being, and ability to settle in South Korean society.
Echo is wrong about security through obscurity being redundant, as it can still provide an additional layer of security by making it harder for attackers to find vulnerabilities. Obscurity can be an effective deterrent, as it increases the time and money attackers must spend to find and exploit vulnerabilities.
The user built a DIY hair electrolysis machine to permanently remove body hair using electricity, focusing on galvanic electrolysis due to its simplicity and safety. The machine uses a charge pump to boost voltage, a 5-bit resistor DAC to control current, and a MOSFET to drive the electrolysis process, with a user-friendly interface and automation features.
Metal Gear Solid 2 source code leaked on 4chan, potentially allowing mods for the 2011 HD remaster. The leak includes code from PlayStation Vita and Xbox 360 ports, but details are conflicting.
As an exception to my usual posts, this time I’ll write about a feature that’s already released. Since Plasma 6.6, you can enable automatic brightness in the display settings… let’s take a look at how it works, and why it took so long to make it happen. This is where the problems start - most laptops unfortunately don’t come with a brightness sensor, and there’s effectively no monitors that ...
When a browser ships an older Chromium version, its users are exposed to known, already-patched security vulnerabilities. Attackers actively exploit these flaws, since the fixes are public in Chromium's source but not yet shipped to users of the lagging browser. Check your own browser's Chromium version →
Pirates have cracked or bypassed all Denuvo-protected games, with zero remaining uncracked. Denuvo responded by adding a 14-day online check to some titles, posing problems for gamers with spotty internet connections.
The website is blocked due to security reasons after a suspicious action was detected. Please email the site owner with the Cloudflare Ray ID and details of the action that triggered the block.
Researchers at Texas A&M found that compounds in coffee may activate a receptor called NR4A1, which helps protect the body from stress and damage. This could explain coffee's health benefits, including reduced risk of chronic disease and longer life.
Jet engines have become the norm in air transportation, with most of the 19,400 global air fleet being jets, carrying 5 million passengers daily. The development of single-crystal turbine airfoils has greatly improved jet engine efficiency and life.
Teams should focus on setting up alerts as the core of infrastructure monitoring, not just building dashboards. Alerts should be actionable and teams must enforce a zero-tolerance policy on false alarms to prevent alert fatigue.
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The SHARP model requires sufficient disk space and RAM, so it uses the hosted model by default. Uploading the ONNX file directly may not work due to the separate .onnx.data sidecar.
A 76-year-old woman in Colorado is repeatedly pulled over due to a one-character error in a police database, which flags her vehicle as having stolen plates. The issue is widespread, with multiple drivers reporting similar problems, highlighting the need for clear error correction protocols and transparent processes for disputing flagged status.
A company called Sonic Fire Tech is developing an AI-driven acoustic fire suppression system that uses infrasound waves to put out fires without water. The system aims to replace traditional sprinklers in homes and commercial buildings, but experts have raised questions about its effectiveness and reliability.
To effectively use large language models, plan the conversation, frontload directions, and use precise instructions to avoid misinterpretation and maximize the model's potential. Treat the model as a puzzle to solve, manage the conversation, and enforce standards for outputs to achieve desired results.