Bruno, an open-source API client, enhances workflow with git-friendly collections stored in local text files, prioritizing data privacy with no cloud-sync plans.

The article informs that Monodraw requires macOS 11 Big Sur or newer, but offers older versions for previous macOS systems, and communicates directly with users via email or Twitter, respecting privacy.

A bug was reported showing macOS's curl behaves differently than Linux's, falling back to system CA store if provided CA certs fail. Apple considers this intentional and not a security issue, despite the reporter's concern over the inconsistency.

Apple's Safari 17 attempts to combat audio fingerprinting by adding random noise to audio samples, but the measure doesn't fully prevent identification. Techniques to counteract this protection involve improving the fingerprinting algorithm to maintain the ability to identify users.

QuestDB excels in rapid data ingestion and SQL analytics for time series data, boasting a 40x performance boost in parsing CSV temperatures during a contest. A novel parsing technique using bitwise operations and no loops became a key innovation.

The MIT Self-Assembly Lab developed a 4D Knit Dress using heat-activated yarns and a robotic arm, enabling real-time, personalized garment shaping. This innovation combines computerized knitting with robotic technology to reduce waste and improve fit.

Richard Hanania criticizes most books as wasteful, sparing some historical and thought-leader works. Jamie Kreiner's "How to Focus" uses John Cassian's "Conferences" to challenge this view, illustrating timeless struggles with concentration and the transformative power of reading.

The article introduces Self-Retrieval, an LLM-driven IR system that internalizes IR abilities into one LLM, redefining retrieval as document generation. It outperforms traditional methods and enhances LLM-driven applications.

The article discusses the shift from electronic to optical interconnects to improve energy efficiency in processors, and introduces a new all-optical computing and memory scheme to further reduce energy consumption. It presents a photonic integrated circuit for general-purpose digital data processing, advancing the field of optical computing.

TimeLapze is an open-source app for creating color-accurate screen and camera timelapses with small file sizes. It offers secure, space-saving recording and requires 75 stars and 30 watchers for `brew install`.

The article discusses the Call-by-Push-Value (CBPV) paradigm, which combines the benefits of call-by-value and call-by-name evaluation strategies, allowing for more efficient programming and optimization. CBPV clarifies the distinction between values and computations, impacting type inference, side effects, and code generation in programming languages.

React Geiger is a development tool that sonifies React component re-renders, alerting developers to potential performance issues. It utilizes the `<Geiger>` component and React.Profiler to monitor render times, with customizable settings for thresholds and phases.

Protodump is a CLI tool for extracting protobuf definitions from binaries, useful for reverse-engineering APIs. It relies on identifying FileDescriptor byte sequences, with limitations specific to Google's protoc compiler.

LLMs demonstrate the ability to generate fuzzers for code parsing, as in Brendan Dolan-Gavitt's experiment, which found vulnerabilities effectively. However, their precision in static analysis is debated, suggesting a potential for combining fuzzing with LLM-identified vulnerabilities for better results.

The article discusses the ubiquity and lack of a consistent name for the red circle and slash symbol, which signifies prohibition, and traces its roots to European road sign standardization efforts in the 1930s. It also touches on the symbol's adoption in American culture and signage, despite initial resistance.

Generative AI is proliferating, creating content that's populating the internet, but experts warn that using AI-generated content for training new models could lead to accumulating errors and "model collapse." Researchers are considering ways to differentiate and protect human-generated data to prevent the degradation of AI model quality.

The article discusses a quantum gravity alternative where spacetime is classical and matter is quantum, leading to stochastic metric evolution and modified general relativity at low accelerations. It suggests this could explain galactic rotation without dark matter, but calls for further understanding.

A doctoral candidate committed suicide due to struggles with academic misconduct and pressure regarding a flawed paper accepted through his mentor's influence. The incident highlights the need for a thorough investigation by the University of Florida.

The article discusses the benefits and applications of skiplists, emphasizing their simplicity and performance on par with trees. It also explores skiplist extensions and their integration into various systems, highlighting arXivLabs' collaborative framework.

The article explains a script that sends an iMessage when a file with specific content and naming format is in a folder. It uses the filename to determine the recipient and timing of the message.

Mind Medicine's MM120 program for GAD received FDA breakthrough designation, showing significant improvement in a Phase 2b study. MM120 demonstrated sustained efficacy for 12 weeks after a single dose, with plans for a Phase 3 trial.

Tesla's new $3,000 'Basecamp' tent accessory for the Cybertruck disappoints with its design and functionality, diverging from original sleek renders. Installation requires a Tesla Service Center, and while some design elements are praised, overall value is questioned by early users.

The article informs that unlocking a device's bootloader allows customization but voids the warranty and may cause harm, for which Motorola is not liable. Users must comply with laws and accept legal terms before proceeding.

The Ceremony of the Constable's Dues, a historic UK tradition, will be held with a helicopter and marine crafts participating. It involves a march and offering to the Tower of London's Constable, with public viewing available.

Japanese scientists replicated ancient stone tools to study their use, revealing woodworking techniques predate known history. Experiments showed distinctive wear patterns, suggesting advanced tool use 30,000 years ago.

During early Antarctic expeditions, explorers coped with isolation by creating humorous publications like the South Polar Times, mocking their struggles and minimizing perils. This tradition evolved with technological advances, shifting from printed parodies to radio updates and eventually digital media, reflecting a more connected and safer expedition experience.

Cliff Stoll sells three-dimensional immersions of Klein bottles, which are one-sided shapes that intersect themselves. Purchasing from Acme Klein Bottle offers a unique experience, complete with a variety of extras.

The article discusses the challenges of parsing C code due to the preprocessor's complexity and presents SuperC, a tool that effectively handles these issues with novel optimizations. SuperC can fully parse the x86 Linux kernel, outperforming previous tools.

Dead Simple Sites curates the most minimal sites on the web.

Despite more than a century and a half of speculation, these nude, faceless sculptures remain utterly enigmatic. Who made them? And what might they have been for?

The article discusses the author's challenge in getting Zed to use existing language server binaries and the unexpected issue where Ctrl-C wouldn't terminate Zed after launching a shell process. Investigations revealed that the spawned shell took control of the terminal by setting the foreground process group ID, which caused signals from Ctrl-C to be misdirected.

The author expresses frustration with online billing systems that overly rely on ZIP Codes for verification, which often disregards other parts of the address. They recount personal difficulties in purchasing a Samsung phone due to the company's flawed address verification system.

The article lists various tech tools and concepts, ranging from security measures like password managers and 2FA to data analysis with Python and Pandas, and from web development to home automation. It also covers content creation and management including LaTeX publishing and audio-video editing.

Wenting Zhang's purchase of a Securebook 5 on eBay led to a security scare, prompting Washington corrections officials to collect all such devices for updates. Incarcerated students fear losing their work and face educational disruptions, especially before finals and graduation.

STMicroelectronics introduces its second-gen STM32MP2 microprocessors with 64-bit cores and AI capabilities for IoT edge devices. The new chips offer up to 1.35 TOPS for machine learning, industrial-grade durability, and advanced connectivity options.

BBC News is shown the secret site protecting the remains of the Sycamore Gap tree felled last year.

Apple's new policy allows using third-party app stores in the EU but restricts app updates if you're outside the EU for over 30 days. The change aligns with the EU's Digital Markets Act, permitting alternative marketplaces but requiring EU presence for updates.

Purple streetlights in various cities are likely due to a technical failure in the phosphor conversion layer of LED lights, causing a shift to blue light emission. Acuity Brands, a major manufacturer, seems to have produced defective lights around 2017, leading to widespread phosphor failure after about five years.

Alex de Vries created the Bitcoin Energy Consumption Index revealing its high energy use; he also raised concerns about AI's energy needs, suggesting that technological breakthroughs are necessary for sustainability.

Researchers have developed a method to create mini-organs from fetal cells in amniotic fluid, potentially advancing prenatal medicine. This technique may allow for monitoring and treating congenital conditions before birth without ethical issues.

Differential is an RPC framework that infers service contracts from function signatures, simplifying service interface creation without direct communication between services. It uses a control-plane for load balancing and orchestration, providing a type-safe client for function access and eliminating the need for service authentication.

Diana de Avila developed sudden artistic talents after a neurological event, a rare case of acquired savant syndrome. This condition can emerge after injury or disease, leading to exceptional abilities in specific domains with no prior experience.

A study indicates that individuals with essential tremor are thrice as likely to develop dementia. Research highlights a possible connection between the disorder and cognitive decline.

The article introduces a new sedimentary model for star dunes based on studies of Erg Chebbi in Morocco, which will help identify such dunes in the geological record. It details the dune's growth and migration patterns, linking them to Holocene climate changes and variable wind regimes.

Apple's fan-less M3 MacBook Air offers silent operation but sacrifices performance and overheats, while the M3 MacBook Pro with a fan maintains better sustained performance. High temperatures in the MacBook Air limit power draw and cause discomfort, though aftermarket thermal mods can help.

Hepatocentrism, the belief that the liver is the central organ of life and emotions, persisted in Western thought until the 17th century. The doctrine influenced art and literature even after its decline, as seen in works like "Snow White" and "Moby Dick."

The article introduces a new file utility format, Block Erasure Format (BEF), highlighting its simplicity, speed, and modular design, though it's not yet proven in real-world scenarios. BEF is streamable, customizable, and aims for high data resilience, with future and backward compatibility in its binary format.

Toyota's cautious EV strategy, once criticized, proves profitable as hybrid sales surge amidst a slowdown in electric vehicle demand. Critics doubted Toyota's approach, but recent profit and sales growth vindicate their hybrid focus.

The author expresses surprise at the confusion surrounding Git's HEAD, noting its complexity and multiple meanings, including as a revision parameter and in various command outputs. They explain .git/HEAD's role in determining the current branch and the implications of a detached HEAD state.

Tanya d’Anger, a part-time college instructor, faced extreme work hours and financial instability, leading to detrimental effects on her health and family life. The broader issue highlights the precarious nature of contract faculty in Toronto's colleges, who endure job insecurity and lower wages compared to full-time counterparts, despite growing student enrollments and college expansions.

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The article introduces a tool and algorithm for creating pixel-art images using Javascript and a binning technique on a canvas element. It details the process, inputs, and interactive web tool features for users to experiment with their own images.

The article discusses how namazu-e woodblock prints, depicting catfish causing earthquakes, flourished as a genre after the devastating 1855 Ansei Edo earthquake, serving as protective charms and satirical social commentary. Despite the destruction, these prints reflected a celebratory spirit and themes of societal rebalancing, often produced illegally and anonymously.

Google's "Rules of Thumb" equates computational costs to a "SWE" unit, reflecting the cost of an engineer. This metric aids in resource optimization and highlights the growing value of compute over human labor.

The iOS 17.4 SDK allows EU developers to create alternative app marketplaces with capabilities like software installation and data access, subject to Notarization and oversight requirements. Apple grants entitlements to compliant developers, who must also manage user and developer protections, content moderation, and financial obligations.

Terraform Industries aims to make green hydrogen cost-competitive by developing a scalable electrolyzer for cheap synthetic natural gas production. They believe that overcoming the high costs of green hydrogen production and electrolyzer capex is key to widespread adoption and are exploring solar power to achieve this.

The article explains that a t-statistic of 2 indicates 95% confidence intervals nearly touching zero, covering from 0% to 200% of an estimate. It also highlights that tighter confidence intervals require much stronger statistical evidence than merely rejecting the null hypothesis.

Vanja Månborg's article discusses the impact of rent control in Sweden since 1917, highlighting that despite its longevity, it has led to a rental housing market in disarray. The article also reflects on historical urbanization, building regulations, and the post-WWI housing market recovery.

The article argues against creating new XML languages due to the difficulty, time consumption, and high chance of failure, suggesting instead to use existing languages like XHTML, DocBook, ODF, UBL, and Atom. It emphasizes the network effect, where the value of a language increases with its adoption and software implementation.

Programmers increasingly rely on diverse computing elements like GPUs and FPGAs due to the blur between hardware and software. The rise of heterogeneous systems challenges traditional hardware-software design, pushing for new programming models and infrastructures.

Chinese police probe a leak of documents from security contractor I-Soon, revealing hacking tools used to spy on dissidents and ethnic groups. The leak exposes methods for surveilling and influencing social media, with ties to China's Ministry of Public Security.

The Yimbytown conference, historically a liberal professional gathering to discuss urban issues, has recently welcomed Republicans, highlighting a bipartisan approach to housing and zoning reform. The event showcases a shift towards inclusivity in addressing America's housing density and exclusivity challenges.

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The GAO report details collaboration between gaming companies and federal agencies to combat domestic violent extremism, but notes a lack of overarching strategy. The report follows governmental pressure on gaming firms to address extremism, amidst broader concerns over free speech rights.

Precision weapons, like America's $100,000 guided artillery shells, have become costly and scarce, leading to shortages in conflicts like Libya in 2011. However, the war in Ukraine showcases a shift to cheaper, consumer tech-inspired drones that offer a blend of precision and abundance, altering modern warfare dynamics.

The article reflects on the shift in motivations for creating open-source software, highlighting a move away from political ideals to personal desires for creation and recognition. Despite challenges, developers continue to contribute to open source for the fulfillment of creating lasting, acknowledged work.

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An alien-like AGI, potentially surpassing human intelligence, poses existential risks and challenges our ability to align it with human values. Philosophers like Popper and Kuhn suggest science advances through paradigm shifts, implying AGI may disregard human programming in pursuit of scientific truth.

Germany has been resistant to Google Street View due to its strong privacy values and a history of surveillance abuse, but recent efforts show a gradual acceptance. Google has adapted by working with German privacy authorities and offering opt-outs, easing some privacy concerns.

Hatok dedicated three years to archive over 100 hours of Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia cutscenes, ensuring game preservation. The project was meticulous, including canon character weapons and battle context, resulting in a comprehensive two-terabyte collection.

The author made progress in building a digital audio mixer, now using a Teensy Audio Shield for easier setup and considering custom hardware due to codec availability issues. FOSDEM inspired a 4-in 4-out USB-controlled mixer design, which faced power supply challenges during development.

The article discusses the challenges of fair benchmarking in DBMS performance comparisons, highlighting the ease of manipulating results either intentionally or inadvertently. It provides advice on recognizing and avoiding common pitfalls to ensure equitable system evaluations.

The Microsoft Security Team identified Midnight Blizzard, a Russian state-sponsored actor, as the perpetrator of a January attack on their email systems and internal resources. Microsoft has not found customer systems compromised, but is actively investigating and enhancing security measures.

A new theory suggests gravity may be "wobbly" rather than influenced by dark matter, challenging the notion that dark matter accounts for universe's unseen mass. This controversial idea, still unproven, proposes space-time fluctuations could explain cosmic phenomena attributed to dark matter.

KAIST introduced the 'C-Transformer,' an AI chip boasting ultra-low power usage and compact size for LLM processing, outperforming Nvidia's A100 GPU in efficiency. Despite its advancements, direct performance comparisons with standard AI accelerators are lacking, raising questions about its true capabilities.

Starlink's engineering teams have significantly improved network latency globally, with median latency in the US reduced by over 30% and worst-case latency by over 60%. These enhancements aim to provide stable 20ms latency and minimal packet loss.

The MIT License grants free use, modification, and distribution of software, with the inclusion of copyright and permission notices. It disclaims warranties and limits the liability of the authors and copyright holders.

A cybersecurity agency was hacked, leading to the shutdown of two systems involved in sharing security tools and assessing chemical facility security. Despite no operational impact, the incident highlights the universal vulnerability to cyber threats.

The article describes a forum for Rust language discussions, emphasizing performance and productivity, and outlines posting guidelines and linking policies. It's not an official Rust forum for feature requests.

The Tank Museum in the UK aided Ukraine by reverse-engineering Soviet-era tank tracks using its archival materials and expertise. Cook Defense Systems utilized these resources to produce replacement tracks for Ukrainian armored vehicles.