We scaled PgBouncer to 4x throughput

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Using multiple PgBouncer processes with SO_REUSEPORT and peering leverages all CPU cores, achieving 4x throughput vs. a single process. This setup avoids pooler bottlenecks, maximizing resource use under high concurrency.

The early History of the Singular Value Decomposition (1993) [pdf]

Einstein's relativity rules chemical bonds in heavy elements, new research shows

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Brown University researchers discovered relativistic effects in heavy elements like bismuth blur sigma/pi bonds in triple bonds, challenging textbook models. Photoelectron spectroscopy revealed hybridized bonds, impacting chemistry education and applications in solar cells and quantum tech.

QuadRF can spot drones and see WiFi through my wall

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The QuadRF is a Raspberry Pi-powered phased-array radio enabling advanced signal processing, WiFi analysis, and RF visualization, with potential for Moon-scale radio experiments. Despite a rough UI, its MIPI-based high-speed data transfer and modular design showcase impressive performance for SDR applications.

Speculations Concerning the First Ultraintelligent Machine (1965) [pdf]

Designing ultraintelligent machines demands understanding brain-like subassemblies and semantics for efficient memory and meaning. These machines, leveraging parallel processing, could surpass human intelligence, necessitating control to manage their transformative impact.

Google Search lets creators know more about their reach

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Google introduces a Search Console feature enabling creators to track search terms leading to their Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube content, offering insights into audience interactions. This update expands Google Search's role as a hub for creators to monitor how users discover their social media posts.

Apple sues OpenAI, accuses ex-employees of stealing trade secrets

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Apple sues OpenAI for trade secret theft by ex-employees, including Tang Tan and Chang Liu, who allegedly stole confidential data and used it in hiring. The lawsuit highlights over 400 Apple alumni at OpenAI, led by Jony Ive, and claims OpenAI exploited Apple's proprietary info for hardware projects.

Otary – Image and Geometry Python Library Now Has Tutorials

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This part of the documentation contains examples of what you one can do with Otary. Those examples are just meant to help you understand how to use Otary and not to be a complete reference. Just explore and have fun with all the possibilities that Otary has to offer.

Tropical forests facing increasing risks of exposure to critical temp thresholds

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The average pantropical tsm decline was 0.4°c per decade. the strongest decline in south america was 0.55°c a decade ago, says dr. tim taylor. data used in this study are available in the persistent repository at https://zenodo.org/records/15083361 (65). he acknowledges funding from the swiss nsf snf through the deephsm project (200021

Book: RISC-V System-on-Chip Design

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An update on residential proxies and the scraper situation

Websites are overwhelmed by scraper bots using residential proxies and compromised devices, evading detection through fake user behavior and coordinated attacks. Defensive measures like traffic analysis and temporary takedowns offer limited relief as attackers adapt, underscoring the need for ethical AI training data solutions.

FCC approves test of space mirror to light night sky

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The FCC approved Reflect Orbital's solar-reflecting satellite, sparking health, safety, and environmental concerns, while SpaceX's massive satellite plans and unregulated "weird space stuff" threaten orbital sustainability and atmospheric integrity. Unchecked satellite expansion, including AI data centers and debris, risks collisions, ozone depletion, and greenwashing, highlighting the need ...

An iroh powered smart fan

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This guide demonstrates building a smart fan using an ESP32 and iroh, measuring temperature/humidity via a DHT22 sensor and controlling a fan locally or remotely via a browser-based WebAssembly GUI, without cloud dependency. The ESP32 connects to WiFi, uses iroh's relay for global access, and employs Rust-based RPC protocols for sensor data and fan control, with optional authentication for ...
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SpaceX seeks FCC approval for 100,000 Gen3 Starlink satellites to deliver ultra-low-latency, multi-gigabit broadband, requiring hardware upgrades and facing interference risks. The plan aims to expand satellite internet access but encounters regulatory challenges, competition, and astronomical objections.

Ghost Font: A font that humans can read but AI cannot

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Ghost Font uses motion and decoy messages in videos to create human-readable text invisible to AI models, unlike the now-obsolete ZXX font. It explores AI perception limits and potential applications like CAPTCHA, though encryption remains the most secure method.

Show HN: Learn by rebuilding Redis, Git, a database from scratch

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Pick a system. Build it from scratch. Every lesson is choose → write → run, until it clicks. Each card opens a structured Fundamentals → Intermediate → Advanced track. Tap the > chevron to reveal all 37 languages. “You can’t cheat — you either solve the problem or you don’t. It’s the first platform where I actually understand what I’m writing.”

Why it's so difficult to produce American-made medical gloves

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Digital Deli, 1984 book by early PC hackers and enthusiasts

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Digital Deli (1984), edited by Steve Ditlea, explores computer history, culture, and tech through essays by notable authors. It’s archived online with permission, prohibiting unauthorized commercial use."

The mask that compiles to nothing: how HotSpots JIT learned to reason about bits

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An optimizing compiler removes the redundant bitwise AND in (x << 2) & -4 because left-shifting x by 2 guarantees the two lowest bits are zero, matching -4's mask. C2 achieves this by tracking integer ranges and known bits, proving the AND operation has no effect.

Good Tools Are Invisible

A good tool should be invisible, not celebrated for complexity or puzzles. Avoid reframing flaws as fun or identity; prioritize productivity over tribalism and honest evaluation.

AI 2040: Plan A

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Plan A advocates for an international agreement with transparent AI research and global collaboration to safely develop superintelligence, avoiding existential risks. Without such measures, unchecked AI races risk power concentration and catastrophic outcomes, urging immediate governance action.

Your code is fast – if you're lucky

Modern compilers like Clang optimize Quicksort with branchless code (csel/cmov), achieving ~6x speedup over original and nearly double std::sort's performance on macOS/M1. GCC generates slower branch-based code for equivalent logic, highlighting compiler-specific optimizations.

The Victorian War on Rabies

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The vintage beauty of Soviet control rooms (2018)

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Just for the pleasure, a selection of vintage control rooms dating back to the Soviet era! A beautiful collection of control rooms filled with large buttons and analog dials, long before the democratization of computers and screens. If you want more awesome content, subscribe to Design You Trust Facebook page.

Late Bronze Age Collapse

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The Late Bronze Age Collapse (c. 1220–1170 BC) saw interconnected states in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East decline or collapse, marked by site destructions and political fragmentation. Causes remain debated but likely include climate shifts, warfare, and economic strain, with uneven regional impacts.

The tech of 'Terminator 2' – an oral history (2017)

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In 1991, ILM pioneered CGI tools like 'Make Sticky' and 'Body Sock' to create Terminator 2's liquid metal T-1000, overcoming limited resources and nascent tech. Artists and developers collaborated intensively, blending innovation with practical problem-solving, cementing the film's legacy as a VFX milestone.

Silent speech with ultrasound

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Our system achieves 15.6% word error rate using 50 hours of ultrasound tongue data, outperforming lip-reading with 12.5% on 1M hours. Challenges include hardware miniaturization and non-American accents, but it generalizes across speakers and shows promise for silent speech tech.

After 7 years in production, Scarf has reluctantly moved away from Haskell

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A long-time Haskell advocate, the author moved Scarf's new development to Python due to AI-driven workflows and Haskell's compilation/ecosystem bottlenecks, urging the community to prioritize AI-era optimizations like faster builds, better tooling, and agent-friendly design to remain relevant.

Combustion engine web-based simulator

Crank-angle-resolved combustion engine simulator: build an engine, watch it run, and read real thermodynamics — P–V diagrams, dyno curves, knock prediction and more.

Alternate clock designs and time systems

The article critiques the traditional 24-hour time system's inconsistency and explores alternative metric-based time designs, like decimal or hexadecimal formats, for simpler calculations and readability, while acknowledging challenges in adoption and accuracy. It invites suggestions for custom time systems, emphasizing flexibility in reimagining how we measure and display time.