Prior to his death, John Barnett was testifying against Boeing over concerns about standards.

Infinite canvas tools offer a spatial method for information management and have gained popularity in various apps. The JSON Canvas format enhances these tools by ensuring data longevity and user ownership, with open-source accessibility under the MIT license.

The James Webb Space Telescope confirmed Hubble's measurements of the universe's expansion rate, intensifying the Hubble Tension mystery. Webb's findings suggest the need for new physics or unknown factors affecting the expansion.

The article discusses the limitations and rules for applying code suggestions, stating that suggestions must alter the code and cannot be applied to deleted lines or in batches with multiple suggestions per line.

Charlie Gordon, a 37-year-old with a low IQ, is selected for an experimental surgery to increase his intelligence, documented through his progress reports. Despite initial struggles with tests, his motivation impresses the doctors, leading to his participation in the experiment.

The article discusses the effectiveness of diffusion models in generative modeling and their application in various domains. It provides a tutorial on implementing diffusion models from an optimization viewpoint, including theory and practical coding examples.

Simpson's paradox occurs when a trend in separate groups reverses in the aggregate data, a common issue in statistical analysis. It is resolved by addressing confounding variables and is exemplified by gender bias in UC Berkeley admissions and medical treatment effectiveness.

Airbnb bans indoor security cameras to prioritize renter privacy, effective April 30th; hosts must also disclose outdoor cameras and noise monitors. Policy changes follow guest concerns over hidden cameras and privacy expectations.

Our hardware memory tagging support for Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro has uncovered a memory corruption bug introduced in Android 14 QPR2 for Bluetooth LE. We're currently investigating it to determine how to fix or temporarily disable the newly introduced feature as a workaround.

The article promotes react-print-pdf, an open-source tool for creating PDFs with full layout control, integrating dynamic data, and modernizing document production. It invites developers to contribute to its ongoing development and use its components for efficient PDF generation.

The article describes the creation of an open-source e-book search website using ENS, IPFS, and the Glitter decentralized database, with no source code from Liber3. It outlines the process of setting up a Glitter SDK project, implementing a search function, and designing a front-end interface.

Kdenlive 24.02 introduces Qt6 and KDE Frameworks 6, enhancing performance across platforms and Wayland support for Linux. Despite some issues and discontinued PPA, the update offers new features like multi-subtitle support and improved project integrity.

A study shows an unconscious bias leads to more negative descriptions of individuals encountered later in sequences, as seen in experiments with Facebook profiles and "The Bachelor" clips. This bias could affect real-world scenarios like job interviews and social perceptions.

Teable offers a no-code, spreadsheet-like database platform enabling complex app development with ease, featuring templates and a demo for high performance. It promises scalability, data privacy, and flexibility, challenging the limitations of traditional no-code tools.

Kenn Dahl was shocked to find his insurance costs soared due to a detailed LexisNexis report of his driving habits, provided by GM, which insurers used to assess risk. The report tracked his and his wife's car usage without location data, affecting his insurance quotes.

Read on to understand how Google currently evaluates the threat landscape related to post-quantum cryptography, and what implications this has for migrating from classical cryptographic algorithms to PQC.

Speedometer 3.0, developed collaboratively by major browser engines, introduces improved performance tests reflecting modern web usage. It aims to enhance user experience by simulating real interactions and measuring browser responsiveness more accurately.

The article announces the Feb 3, 2024 release of a book with upcoming Chapter 12, and invites feedback on drafts for improvement. It acknowledges contributors for their role in enhancing the book.

The AICI framework enables the creation of Controllers to manage and refine the output of Large Language Models in real-time, offering customization and efficiency. It supports various programming languages, integrates with multiple LLMs, and is designed for both local and cloud execution.

The article explains the process of creating a Lisp interpreter named Lispy using Python 3, focusing on simplicity and fundamental concepts of programming language interpreters. It also discusses the syntax and semantics of the Scheme dialect, demonstrating the interpreter's parsing and execution stages.

Reddit is planning to go public with a valuation of $6.5 billion, offering select users initial stocks, despite consistent losses and never turning a profit. The article criticizes the IPO as exploitative, highlighting unpaid user contributions and the commodification of user-generated content for corporate gain.

Extropic is developing a hardware platform that leverages matter's fluctuations for Generative AI, promising significant speed and efficiency gains over traditional processors. They aim to overcome the limitations of digital logic by using Energy-Based Models and stochastic analog circuits.

Unsloth has been busy fixing bugs in Gemma, including finetuning with the `<bos>` token and precision issues in embeddings and layernorms. They've updated fixes on Colab, addressed issues in transformers, and seek support for their two-person team.

OpenCPN allows for navigation and tracking at the helm, while AvNav enables remote chart plotting via web browser. OpenPlotter supports HDMI connection, dashboard customization, sensor integration, notifications, and IoT for boat monitoring and control.

The EDPS found the European Commission violated data protection laws using Microsoft 365 and ordered corrective actions and suspension of certain data flows by December 2024. The Commission failed to safeguard data transferred outside the EU and did not define data collection specifics in its Microsoft contract.

The article discusses refining game colorization by focusing on background attributes, which requires understanding background data rendering and possibly editing code based on the game type. The process involves setting breakpoints, tracing code, and adapting a routine to incorporate BG attributes, which varies by game.

Humanity's ability to sweat is threatened by fatal heat waves due to a 2°C rise in temperature, with the UK's record heat in 2022 causing thousands of deaths. Cooperation and infrastructure that can handle extreme weather are crucial for survival.

Studies reveal bumblebees and chimpanzees possess the ability to learn complex skills socially, challenging the notion that cumulative culture is unique to humans. This discovery suggests other species can also develop and pass on knowledge previously attributed solely to human capability.

The article discusses performance benchmarks of compute solutions for AI, highlighting the efficiency of Intel Gaudi 2 accelerators over Nvidia's in training and inference tests, and the upcoming public release of the advanced Stable Diffusion 3 model. It emphasizes the need for affordable and powerful computing to make AI technology accessible.

The library offers an asynchronous task system in C with lock-free operations, supporting immediate and delayed task execution with dependencies. It uses standard C11 and POSIX, providing shorthand functions for common task management patterns.

Kaplan's book "3 Shades of Blue" details the influence of jazz icons Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans, highlighting Coltrane's struggle with heroin addiction and his eventual collaboration with Davis despite initial tensions.

The article details the reversed source code availability for GTA III and GTA VC, supporting multiple platforms and processors, with various rendering and audio options. It emphasizes the project's enhancements, compatibility with mods, and non-commercial usage policy.

The Spartan UltraScale+ FPGA series, part of AMD's Cost-Optimized portfolio, offers high I/O to logic ratio, consumes less power, and includes advanced security. It targets applications like embedded vision and industrial networking, supported by AMD's design software.

Figma's engineering critiques (crits) are collaborative sessions for early feedback on technical designs, not approval steps. They've become a key part of the workflow, evolving from initial skepticism to a process that includes the entire organization.

Pywebview 5 introduces Android support, DOM manipulation, and application settings, expanding its GUI-building capabilities for Python programs. It lacks certain features on mobile but offers enhanced file path support and customizable behavior.

The EDPS found the European Commission violated data protection laws using Microsoft 365 and ordered corrective actions and suspension of certain data flows by December 2024. The Commission failed to safeguard data transferred outside the EU and did not define data collection specifics in its Microsoft contract.

Gitu is a Git terminal interface inspired by Magit, designed to gradually incorporate Magit's features and cater to its users. It's installed by extracting the binary to a common path like /usr/local/bin and integrates with editors via environment variables.

Mozilla announces Speedometer 3, a more open and challenging browser performance benchmark created through unprecedented cross-industry collaboration. It aims to enhance real-world web responsiveness and has already led to significant performance improvements in Firefox.

The article discusses various document expansion layouts and credits @dehesselle for making the app available on MacOS. It also introduces TT2020Base-Regular, an advanced open-source typewriter font.

The author expresses confusion over the practical use of TPUs for production, citing a lack of resources for running modern models, compatibility issues, and difficulties in understanding memory consumption and accessing TPU v5.

Roku experienced a data breach affecting 15,363 accounts, compromising login details between Dec 28, 2023, and Feb 21, 2024. They've taken measures like resetting passwords and monitoring for suspicious activity, and advise affected users to stay vigilant.

The article discusses the history and impact of the Bauhaus movement, which revolutionized art, design, and architecture in the 20th century with its emphasis on the unity of form and function. Despite its brief existence due to Nazi closure, Bauhaus's ideologies and methods continue to influence modern design.

The forests of the Eastern U.S. will witness a rare concurrent emergence of two cicada broods, after a quiet period since 2021. This spectacle, involving a 13-year and a 17-year brood, is part of an ancient lifecycle crucial to local ecosystems.

Katja Grace's Berkeley apartment is a blend of old-world charm and futuristic elements, reflecting her work as an A.I. safety researcher contemplating the potential of A.I. to destroy the world. Discussions on A.I.'s future, including doomer and optimist perspectives, converge at her dinner parties, amidst debates on existential risks and the alignment problem of artificial intelligence.

The article explains Gilbert Strang's existence proof of the singular value decomposition (SVD), stating that every matrix is diagonal with proper bases. It breaks down the proof into overview and details, focusing on real matrices and illustrating the construction of SVD.

Jupiter's moon Europa produces less oxygen than hoped, which might affect its habitability, but it's not considered prohibitive. Europa's icy surface generates oxygen through space particle bombardment, potentially supplying its subsurface ocean.

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goqite (pronounced Go-queue-ite) is a persistent message queue Go library built on SQLite and inspired by AWS SQS (but much simpler).

The article criticizes "maybe functions" for causing code confusion by returning unpredictable nulls, suggesting to shift control logic to consumers or use monads to manage null checks. It highlights the difficulty in maintaining and debugging "maybe functions".

The article explains the components and physics behind XY Monitors used in vector games, detailing the electron gun, deflection amplifiers, and high voltage supply. It also discusses electron beam deflection, focusing, and challenges like pincushion distortion correction.

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Midjourney blames Stability AI employees for a service outage caused by "botnet-like" scraping, leading to a ban on their use of the service. The situation, still developing, has sparked criticism over AI model data practices.

The article warns DNS admins and hobbyists not to modify custom nameservers on web.com/NetworkSolutions.com, as changes won't update the root DNS servers. Support confirms this limitation, and communication is now only through web chat.

Kurt Gödel's completeness theorem affirmed every tautology in predicate logic is provable, while his incompleteness theorems demonstrated that in any consistent formal system, there are true statements that are unprovable. His work refuted the possibility of a complete axiomatization of arithmetic.

A technical issue on LATAM flight LA800 caused a severe jolt, injuring passengers, with one seriously hurt and 50 receiving medical care. The incident led to a canceled flight and an investigation into the cause.

The U.K. Prime Minister reassures the Tory countryside base of support as EU export checks loom, potentially disrupting supply chains and increasing costs. Meanwhile, the new Foreign Secretary travels to Washington to affirm backing for Ukraine.

In 1923 Missouri, Adam Rarely was bitten by a rabid dog and sought cure from Reverend Sutton's "mad stone," believed to extract rabies' poison. The stone's repeated application and the ritual's perceived success reflect historical rabies' fear and the allure of folk remedies.

The article reviews the synthesis and historical significance of ancient blue and purple pigments, focusing on Egyptian Blue and Han Blue/Purple, with a nod to the author's extensive background in inorganic chemistry and archaeometry. It explores the cultural and technological evolution of pigment use, highlighting the interplay between art and science throughout history.

Reddit is expected to go public in March with a valuation of $5 billion, earning an Unattractive Stock Rating due to its high valuation and unprofitability. The company faces challenges in monetizing its user-generated content without alienating users, amidst concerns of overvaluation and potential addition to the Zombie Stock list.

A study links microplastics in arteries to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, or death, with 60% of surgery patients found to have these particles. The findings prompt calls for more research, though causation isn't established.

The article offers complete digital access to FT journalism with the ability to cancel anytime, and discounts for upfront annual payments. It also includes the delivery of the print edition from Monday to Saturday.

To view comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, one needs binoculars or a telescope and a sky map; it's named after two famed comet hunters, Pons and Brooks. The comet, with a roughly 71-year orbit, has had historical naked-eye sightings and is known for unpredictable brightness outbursts.

With Vinlo, you can create videos from your audio with a spinning art image you can share on social media like Tiktok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Social media videos are muted by default and with a static background image, people might not click unmute to listen to your music. With a spinning vinyl image, you will increase chances of people listening to your music. For artists and aspirers.

Bython allows for flexible indentation in code and supports existing Python modules. It translates '.by' files to Python and requires Python installation to run.

The article discusses a platform offering self-hosting with Docker and Terraform, semantic search integration, typo-tolerant search, UX enhancements, and various APIs for customization. It also provides instructions for setting up development tools like NodeJS, Yarn, Rust, Docker, and PostgreSQL.

The Associated Press said it has noted "an inconsistency in the alignment" of Princess Charlotte’s hand.

The article discusses streaming data from databases using DuckDB and a named pipe, revealing a bug in Go's handling of pipe reads on Mac. A patch was quickly devised after the bug report, improving non-blocking IO operations.

Utilization rates at U.S. EV charging stations have significantly increased, making Level 3 chargers profitable in 19 states. Despite this profitability, the U.S. needs more infrastructure to meet the growing demand and ensure convenience.

The Provincial Court of Pontevedra fined Engel Systems SL and its staff for selling pirate IPTV services and devices, with the company receiving a 673,000 euro fine and a sales ban. Despite the large-scale illegal operation and subsequent law enforcement crackdown, no prison sentences were handed down.

The author expresses discomfort with reliance on Big Tech, particularly Google, and outlines a "De-Google" project to systematically replace these services with alternatives, assessing each service's performance, cost, and privacy concerns. They highlight specific services and their potential replacements, emphasizing the desire for more privacy-respecting options.

Attached: 1 image If you bought or sold something on the darknet bazaar Incognito Market, you may be in for a surprise. Apparently Incognito is now extorting all of its former users, saying that depending on their vendor level, not having your info leaked could cost between $100 and $20,000.

The article discusses the significant decline in populations of exotic farm animals like emus, llamas, and ostriches over the past two decades, contrasting with the stable numbers of traditional livestock. It explores various factors contributing to this trend, including market speculation, changes in farm sizes, and shifts in agriculture and investment practices.

Bloomberg connects decision makers with essential business and financial information. Literature's view of humanity's future has shifted from Asimov's populated universe to Liu's vulnerable Earth.

The article discusses the release of Linux kernel 6.8, highlighting its inclusion in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and various updates like Raspberry Pi 5 support and Intel CPU optimizations. It also mentions improvements in networking and hardware support, advising users to wait for official distribution updates.

Charles and Ray Eames' influence on modern creatives is showcased at The Eames Institute, housing over 40,000 artifacts, now open to the public. Their design philosophy emphasized experiential interactions, evident in their furniture and films.

The author argues against overcomplicating initial software setups with scalability concerns, using their simple quiz game project, Binary Duel, as an example of starting small. They advocate letting scalability be a result of success rather than a barrier.

Vienna-based photographer Jamie McGregor Smith has spent years travelling the continent in search of sacred spaces that allowed architects’ imaginations to run wild

The US government's report advocates for the use of memory safe programming languages and highlights security in software development, with Delphi listed as a memory safe option despite discussions about its garbage collection. It also emphasizes the need for secure open-source ecosystems and advanced security techniques in response to vulnerabilities like Log4Shell.

The Obsidian Canvas file format has been renamed to JSON Canvas, with resources and specifications available at jsoncanvas.org under the MIT license. It aims to ensure data ownership and interoperability for infinite canvas app users.

The Zayed Sustainability Prize, honoring UAE's founding father's legacy since 2008, rewards innovators tackling environmental and human development challenges. With a new Climate Action category, it supports impactful solutions, benefiting millions globally and highlighting the UAE's commitment to sustainability.

The article discusses the potential for AI to replace human skills, suggesting that no skill is safe from AI in the long term, including creativity, leadership, and critical thinking. It also highlights that some jobs like plumbing may remain more resistant to automation due to the unpredictability and complexity of the work environment.

The article criticizes existing "why you should write a blog" articles for focusing on counterarguments and not providing practical advice, advocating for blogging as a means to enhance friendships, job opportunities, and personal growth. It offers concrete advice on starting a blog, emphasizing consistent writing, engaging topics, and learning from feedback to improve.

Spondylus, known as spiny oysters, are bivalve molluscs not closely related to true oysters but share some habits like cementing to rocks. They have a rich history, used in art and trade across cultures, and vary in appearance with a ball-and-socket shell hinge.

The article discusses the expected growth of the information communication technology sector and the associated increase in data centre water consumption, highlighting the lack of transparency and data on water efficiency. It also examines the environmental impact of data centres, including their indirect and direct water use, and the industry's efforts to reduce consumption.

TikTok's shareholder agreement prohibits criticism, risking forfeiture of vested shares, a practice deemed unusual but legal unless it deters legitimate complaints to authorities. Ex-employee Ryan challenges this clause, alleging retaliation after being excluded from a stock buyback offer.

The article suggests that the M3 MacBook Airs, while not as innovative in design as the M2 models, may be more significant due to their timing with the phasing out of Intel Macs. Despite familiar design elements, updates like a faster chip and new coating for the Midnight version make the M3 Airs potentially appealing upgrades.

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OpenAI's ChatGPT reached 100 million users in two months, sparking a tech race in generative A.I., compared to major historical innovations. The environmental cost of A.I. is significant, prompting legislative action and standards for sustainable A.I. to address its carbon and water footprint.

Job seekers looking for impactful roles may find positions that seem promising but lack real influence due to inefficient organizations and meaningless tasks. The SELF framework helps evaluate a job's potential impact by considering problem significance, solution efficacy, role leverage, and personal fit.

The article discusses the challenges in Rust's design regarding list comprehensions and memory management, highlighting the language's focus on explicit control over memory allocation and lifetimes. It also explains that while list comprehensions are not incompatible with Rust, the complexity of memory and type control in the language makes their implementation non-trivial.

The article confirms the authenticity of a complex intersection known as The Magic Roundabout in Swindon, UK, featuring five mini roundabouts. It's considered challenging yet successful, with relatively few accidents since its 1972 opening.

Passengers on the flight from Sydney to Auckland reported experiencing a "quick little drop".

The article expresses surprise at the profitability of selling seemingly trivial items like forms, despite the lack of straightforward options for creating a contact form on platforms like Github Pages. It criticizes the excessive features and high costs associated with "simple" form API services.

Officials in Hong Kong hasten to pass a national security law, Article 23, which could lead to life sentences for political crimes. The law aims to quash dissent and is seen as Beijing's move to tighten control over the city.

Colbert introduces a novel approach to integrating formula storage and execution within SQL databases, enhancing analytical capabilities while maintaining security and orthogonality. It allows for dynamic, type-checked formula fields that can be applied flexibly across different data sets and SQL statements.

MLPerf introduced a Storage Benchmark for AI model training, with tests by JuiceFS showing over 97% GPU utilization, indicating high storage performance. JuiceFS's distributed cache system enhances scalability and I/O throughput, supporting large-scale AI training effectively.