A generalist AI agent for 3D virtual environments

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Google DeepMind introduces SIMA, an AI capable of understanding and acting in various video games using natural language. SIMA shows promise in generalizing AI learning across different environments without game-specific programming.

House passes bill to force TikTok sale from Chinese owner or ban the app

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The U.S. House passed a bill mandating TikTok's Chinese owner to sell the app or face a U.S. ban, reflecting bipartisan concern over national security. Despite TikTok's user opposition and uncertain Senate prospects, the bill gained strong House support and presidential endorsement.

How photos were transmitted by wire in the 1930s

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The article describes the surprising content of a 1937 video on wire photo transmission, revealing a portable setup that sent photos via telephone lines. It also discusses the impact of this technology on fashion, leading to a piracy lawsuit by French couturiers.

JIT WireGuard

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Fly.io has enhanced WireGuard's performance and scalability for their global container-to-VM service, using innovative techniques to manage connections and improve gateway efficiency. They replaced NATS with HTTP for reliability and introduced on-demand WireGuard peer configuration to reduce stale peers and speed up connections.

Nvtop: Linux Task Monitor for Nvidia, AMD and Intel GPUs

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NVTOP monitors GPU activity in a user-friendly interface, supporting multiple vendors and allowing customization via setup utility. It requires specific kernel versions for full functionality and offers various installation methods, including snap and AppImage.

LaVague: Open-source Large Action Model to automate Selenium browsing

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LaVague automates simple, repetitive tasks using natural language to Selenium code conversion, aiming to save users' time for more meaningful activities. It's built on open-source technology, ensuring transparency and alignment with user interests, and supports local models for privacy.

Show HN: Flox 1.0 – Open-source dev env as code with Nix

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Flox combines a virtual environment with a package manager, streamlining dependency management across software development. Originating from Nix deployment at D. E. Shaw group, it facilitates reproducibility and offers support through various community channels.

Paul Alexander, ‘the man in the iron lung’, has died

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Paul Alexander worked as a lawyer and lived for decades in a metal cylinder which breathed for him.

A world from a sheet of paper (2023) [video]

Direct File officially opens in 12 pilot states

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Taxpayers encouraged to try innovative new option before April 15 deadline IR-2024-68, March 12, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today the full-scale launch of the innovative Direct File pilot and encouraged eligible taxpayers in 12 states to try the new service to file their tax returns online for free directly with the IRS.

Giant 'sand battery' holds a week's heat for a whole town

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Finland's Polar Night Energy is scaling up its innovative 'sand battery' to store thermal energy, aiming to meet a week's winter heating demand in Pornainen. The new system, 10 times larger than the pilot, will also cut local CO2 emissions by 70%.

Show HN: A user-friendly UI for viewing and editing Markdown files

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Marker is an open-source, user-friendly UI for writing & editing markdown files. Everything you create lives in your filesystem.

IRS has launched its free tax filing service, Direct File, in 12 states

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The IRS's Direct File service is now available in 12 states for simple tax returns, offering a free and secure filing option without hidden fees. Eligible taxpayers can file directly with the IRS, with the pilot potentially expanding in the future.

Insult Passphrase Generator

Each entry has about 42 bits of randomness. Queries are not recorded. Randomness is probably as good as the random resource in the operating system.

Nanos – A Unikernel

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Our latest benchmarks show that Nanos serves static content almost twice as fast as Linux. ... and we are just getting started. Tested with Go (net/http) on Google Compute Engine (1 vCPU). Learn More

BreakTime: Running Breakout inside Google Calendar

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The article describes "BreakTime," a Google Calendar-based Breakout game created as a Chrome extension with no external dependencies, featuring a custom-built game engine and the ability to decline meetings by destroying their corresponding bricks. The author discusses the game's development, including collision detection challenges, adding game 'juice', and the process of declining events ...

Figure 01 robot demos its OpenAI integration

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IBM and NASA build language models to make scientific knowledge more accessible

IBM and NASA have developed efficient transformer-based language models trained on scientific texts, which outperform general models in various tasks and are now open-sourced on Hugging Face. These specialized models, with a custom tokenizer and domain-specific training, show significant improvements in benchmarks and retrieval tasks.
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A federal court expanded copyright's reach by ruling software intended to interoperate with Oracle's as a "derivative work," setting a troubling precedent. The EFF argues this misinterpretation could stifle innovation and interoperability in software development.

Mass timber is great, but it will not solve the housing shortage

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The article discusses the potential of mass timber to alleviate the housing shortage by enabling faster and cheaper construction of tall buildings, as per a memo on the FAS website. However, it also highlights the current cost challenges and limited impact on housing volume, despite mass timber's advantages in carbon sequestration and fire safety.

Show HN: Creating custom coloring pages from photos. Great for parents/teachers

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Personalize your photos into coloring pages, cool sketches, beautiful oil paintings, dreamy watercolors, and many more. Experience the enchanting magic of art with your own pictures. Powered by cutting-edge AI. Try it yourself.

Giant sequoias are a rapidly growing feature of the UK landscape

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Imported giant sequoias in the UK, similar to their native growth in the US, capture significant carbon. Study maps UK sequoias, using laser scanning to assess their growth and carbon sequestration potential.

Silicon Valley is pricing academics out of AI research

Fei-Fei Li urges for national AI resources to compete with tech giants and preserve independent research. Academia's lack of access to computing power and data widens the resource gap with industry, affecting AI innovation.

Ibis, a federated Wikipedia alternative

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Prostate cancer includes two different evotypes

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Researchers discovered two prostate cancer subtypes, termed evotypes, using AI on DNA data, which could lead to personalized treatments and better prognosis. This international study, funded by Cancer Research UK, may revolutionize diagnosis and treatment, potentially saving thousands of lives.

Features lost across versions of macOS

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The article discusses the varied approaches TidBITS readers take towards installing macOS updates, with some delaying updates until the subsequent major release. Reasons for waiting include concerns over update completion time and system stability.

Tell Congress: Stop the TikTok Ban. Instead, Protect Our Data No Matter Who

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The article criticizes a bill fast-tracking a TikTok ban in the US for not addressing broader data privacy issues and potentially infringing on free speech rights. It advocates for comprehensive data protection legislation over platform bans based on origin.

The Myers diff algorithm: part 1

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The article introduces a book on Git internals and discusses the complexity and significance of diff algorithms in version control, using Git's default algorithm developed by Eugene W. Myers as an example. It explains the concept of finding the shortest edit script through a graph search, promising a detailed walkthrough in subsequent articles.
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A former F5 employee and Nginx contributor forked the web server into Freenginx due to a security policy dispute, aiming for a developer-run alternative. The fork is significant as Maxim Dounin, a major contributor, left Nginx at F5 over non-technical management decisions.

OpenAI: Streaming is now available in the Assistants API

Ageism Haunts Some Tech Workers in the Race to Get Hired

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Despite a healthy US economy, the tech industry faces layoffs, and ageism remains a persistent issue, with older workers finding job searches challenging. RelevantDB's viral job listing and IBM's alleged age discrimination highlight the industry's struggle with age bias.

Lemonade Stand

The article recounts the author's journey of exploring and attempting to reverse engineer the game Lemonade Stand, leading to insights about programming quirks from the past. It highlights the challenges of replicating old code and the significant speed differences between vintage and modern computing.

Show HN: Query Your Sheets with SheetSQL

Auto Makers Are Selling Data on Your Driving Habits to Your Insurer

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Mozilla's study showed the auto industry as the worst for privacy, collecting vast amounts of data without clear consent. Automakers share driving data with insurers to adjust rates, often without prominent disclosure or meaningful regulatory action.

4T transistors, one giant chip (Cerebras WSE-3) [video]

Technical Manual TM 11-410: The Homing Pigeon (1945)

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The article details the Project Gutenberg release of "The Homing Pigeon," a comprehensive manual on the breeding, training, and use of homing pigeons for military communication. It covers the pigeons' characteristics, care, and the impact of factors like weather and injury on their performance.

Simplicity of IRC (2022)

The article praises the simplicity of the Internet Relay Chat (IRC) protocol, noting its role in fostering creativity among young hobbyists by enabling them to create bots and tools with ease. It also provides practical examples of IRC sessions and various methods to connect to IRC networks like Libera Chat.

Spinkube: Running WASM in Kubernetes

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SpinKube and Fermyon Platform enhance Kubernetes with support for efficient WebAssembly applications, offering high-density deployment and cost savings. These open-source projects simplify the development and operation of WebAssembly workloads in Kubernetes environments.

Any Technology Indistinguishable from Magic Is Hiding Something

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The article critiques the dominance of Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta (GAMM) over the internet's infrastructure, likening the cloud to a euphemism that hides their control. It argues for awareness and action against this oligopoly to reclaim a more independent web.

Pi 5 overclocking: Silicon Lottery

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The Raspberry Pi 5 generally operates comfortably at 2.6-2.8 GHz, with a rare few reaching 3.0 GHz, while the default 2.4 GHz is the efficiency sweet spot. Overclocking to 3.0 GHz offers marginal performance gains but at a significant power cost, and not all units can achieve this speed due to silicon variability.

Nvidia founder tells Stanford students their high expectations is a hindrance

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Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang advises Gen Z, especially those from elite backgrounds, to lower their expectations and embrace resilience for success. Despite his wealth, Huang reflects on his own hardships and believes suffering builds character and greatness.

United Airlines tells Boeing to stop building Max 10s and to switch to max 9s

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United Airlines CEO has halted Boeing 737 MAX 10 production for MAX 9s due to certification delays and may swap orders for Airbus A321neos. The airline's shift reflects a lack of trust in Boeing after recent incidents and uncertainties.

More AR Glasses USB Protocols: The Worse, the Better and the Prettier

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The article discusses the author's experience with the Grawoow G530 AR glasses, a replacement for the discontinued Nreal Light, detailing the technical aspects and protocols. It also highlights the author's contributions to the AR community through blog posts that have influenced sales and provided valuable insights.

Storybook 8

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Storybook 8 launches with major updates including visual testing, React Server Component support, and improved framework compatibility. The release, built from 8,865 commits and 773 PRs, also features a refreshed UI and removes React dependency for non-React projects.

US House passes bill to force ByteDance to divest TikTok or face ban

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Airlines Colluded to Ensure Onboard Food Would Be Awful

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Airline deregulation in the U.S. shifted control over routes and pricing from government to airlines, fostering competition in service quality. Despite efforts, including IATA's strict definitions, to limit competition, airlines like SAS innovated, leading to a fine for excessive sandwich lavishness.

How the biggest plane would supersize wind energy

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Marcel Grossmann and his contribution to the general theory of relativity

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The article details Marcel Grossmann's life and his crucial yet often overlooked role in developing the Einstein-Grossmann theory, a precursor to general relativity, emphasizing the need to recognize his contributions to the field.

March 14, 7:00 a.m. CT: Starship's third flight test

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What Is Enlightenment? (1784)

Kant defines enlightenment as the ability to use one's own understanding without guidance, attributing its absence to a lack of courage and decision-making. He argues that freedom, especially in public reasoning, is essential for enlightenment and criticizes societal and governmental constraints that hinder intellectual freedom.

How Arnold Schoenberg changed Hollywood

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Arnold Schoenberg, a modernist composer who fled Nazi Europe for Los Angeles, embraced American culture while influencing Hollywood with his musical innovations. His family maintains his legacy in L.A., where his music is celebrated, though less frequently than in Europe.

UN experts find 'no harmful effects' from Fukushima (2021)

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A UN report states the Fukushima nuclear accident hasn't increased cancer risks beyond normal, with no direct health effects from radiation found in residents. Despite the disaster, more thyroid cancer cases are due to better detection, not radiation.

Tor's new WebTunnel bridges mimic HTTPS traffic to evade censorship

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The Tor Project introduced WebTunnel to help users bypass censorship by disguising Tor connections as regular HTTPS traffic, making them hard to block without affecting normal web traffic. WebTunnel is now available for testing and use, with 60 bridges worldwide and over 700 daily users, though it's not yet effective in parts of Iran.

Warner Bros. Discovery Disappears Games People Already Purchased

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The article discusses Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to retire several games published by Adult Swim Games, making them inaccessible to those who purchased them, and refusing to transfer them to the original developers. It highlights the broader issue of digital ownership and the need for consumer rights discussions in the digital age.

Giant Volcano Discovered on Mars

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Scientists discovered a giant volcano and potential buried glacier ice on Mars, indicating a new site for studying Mars' evolution and searching for life. The Noctis volcano, long active and deeply eroded, presents opportunities for future robotic and human exploration.

Show HN: FlakeHub Cache: Fast, secure, configurable. A new take on Nix caching

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FlakeHub Cache introduces robust access control for Nix caching, offering secure, flake-specific permissions. It's in private beta, with a focus on security and performance, excluding public caches and ad-hoc pushes.

The New Audi A3 Is Amess with In-Car Subscriptions

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The updated Audi A3, persisting since 1996, will introduce in-car subscriptions for features like cruise control and smartphone integration. The car's design refresh includes a new grille and LED lights, while the European model offers a mild-hybrid engine and a crossover-like trim.

Linux TTY font for Chinese, but treat it as a syllabic writing

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The article discusses a method to display Chinese characters in Linux TTY by mapping multiple characters with the same pronunciation to a single glyph, fitting within the 512 glyph limit. It's a hack not meant for daily use, more a challenge to explore text rendering in obsolete technology.

Artificial Intelligence Act: MEPs adopt law

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The EU Parliament approved a regulation for AI, banning high-risk applications to protect rights and foster innovation. It sets strict rules for AI use, emphasizing transparency, oversight, and citizens' rights to challenge AI decisions.

TeX Live 2024 released – ISO available for download via torrent file and magnet

TeX Live 2024 is now available for download, with the torrent file offered on timstewart.io before the official page update. The author celebrates their 6th year seeding the torrent, reflecting on over a decade of joy using LaTeX.

Can We Survive Technology? (1955) [pdf]

The article discusses the crisis of rapidly advancing technology outpacing the political and geographical capacity to manage it, leading to a potentially dangerous future. It also explores the implications of nuclear power and the possibility of achieving large-scale energy transmutation.

Show HN: I3wm Alt+Tab Workspace Switcher

The i3wm Alt+Tab Workspace Switcher integrates the classic Alt+Tab window switching feature into the i3 window manager, improving workflow efficiency. The creator suggests that visual cues aid faster workspace switching than remembering specific keystrokes.

Building an Arduino Car Gear Shifter Indicator Display [video]

Show HN: Phospho – Text Analytics for LLM Apps (Posthog for Prompts)

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Phospho is an analytics platform for LLM apps that enables issue detection and insight extraction from text, with tools for user feedback and app iteration. It includes a frontend, API backend, and insights pipeline, with setup instructions provided.

Family Dollar to close almost 1,000 stores

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Dollar Tree plans to close 1,000 Family Dollar stores due to challenging market conditions and underperformance. The company's shares dropped after reporting a significant Q4 loss and facing increased theft and competition.

Ford shared driving data to insurance company via LexisNexis

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The Reddit user discusses their insurance rates skyrocketing due to their driving habits being monitored and shared by their vehicle, leading to difficulties in finding affordable insurance. They express frustration over the lack of transparency and consent in data sharing practices, and the arbitrary standards set by insurance companies for driving behavior.

So you want to abolish time zones (2015)

The article discusses the impracticality of abolishing time zones and adopting a single global standard time, highlighting the subjective nature of solar time and the complexity of aligning daily routines worldwide. It argues for the continued relevance of the zoneinfo database and the unlikelihood of a universal time zone adoption.

80 Level: AI Simulation Platform Where Characters Make Their Own Decisions

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Thistle Gulch is an AI-driven Wild West simulation where agents use SAGA, an AI framework, to make autonomous decisions. Fable's platform allows for intricate narrative control and is open for beta research participation.

Physical Intelligence is building a brain for robots

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Sci-fi has long depicted smart robots, but recent AI advances outpace physical robots. Startup Physical Intelligence aims to bridge this gap with universal AI software for diverse robots.

Apple cider vinegar for weight management

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Studies show apple cider vinegar (ACV) may aid weight loss and metabolic health; however, its effects on the Lebanese population were unknown. This study found ACV intake can reduce weight and improve metabolic markers in Lebanese youth without adverse effects.

Porn Sites Need Age-Verification Systems in Texas, Court Rules

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The US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled Texas can enforce age-verification on porn sites but not health warnings. The court found the age-verification aligned with government interests, despite opposition citing First Amendment rights.

15 Clicks to install an app from the web using the newly proposed Apple flow

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A generalist AI agent for 3D video games

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Google DeepMind introduces SIMA, an AI capable of understanding and acting in various video games using natural language. SIMA shows promise in generalizing AI learning across different environments without game-specific programming.

Japan's Space One rocket explodes seconds after liftoff

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Claude 3 Haiku: our fastest model yet

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Claude 3 Haiku is unveiled as a fast, cost-effective AI with advanced vision and performance, available for Claude Pro subscribers. It boasts rapid data processing at a competitive price, with a focus on enterprise security and robustness.

Stripe's 2023 Annual Letter

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In 2023, despite predictions of doom and gloom, the internet economy grew at a very healthy clip—as did businesses that are building on Stripe. Our users processed a collective $1 trillion on Stripe, equivalent to 1% of global GDP and growing. Our annual letter aims to record a little of what we’re seeing and building.

How to Get Out of Vi (2015)

The article discusses the common difficulty people face exiting the vi editor, despite its logical interface, and provides command sequences for saving or discarding changes. It encourages referring users to this guide to appreciate vi's simplicity.

:syntax off (2016)

The author experimented with disabling syntax highlighting and found it improved code comprehension and coding style by encouraging more thoughtful reading and natural adoption of best practices. They advocate for conditional highlighting, which they argue is more effective without the "noise" of syntax highlighting.

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Raising Another $500M to Buy More Bitcoin

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MicroStrategy filed to raise $500 million to buy more bitcoin, after recently purchasing 12,000 bitcoins, with its total holdings nearing $15 billion. CoinDesk, a media outlet covering crypto, was acquired by the Bullish group and operates independently.

Google restricts Gemini chatbot election answers

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Google limits election-related queries on its AI chatbot Gemini in India ahead of elections, as part of its cautious approach to global elections. The move follows concerns over misinformation and regulatory actions on generative AI technologies.

Reddit's long, rocky road to an IPO

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During a 2015 leadership crisis, Reddit co-founder Steve Huffman returned to lead the company amid challenges. Huffman's return spurred growth, but the company faced controversies and is now eyeing an IPO.

On the implausibility of the Death Star's trash compactor (2002)

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The article criticizes the implausibility and inefficiency of the Death Star's trash compactor in "Star Wars," questioning its design and the Empire's waste management protocols. It suggests that a more practical system should have been adopted, avoiding the compactor's flaws and potential hazards.

Japan's Space One rocket explodes shortly after launch

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Space One's Kairos rocket exploded shortly after launch, thwarting Japan's first private orbital mission. The incident caused no injuries but marked a significant setback for the country's space ambitions.

The End of the Dark Universe?

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Oppenheim's "Post-Quantum Gravity" theory potentially reconciles quantum physics with gravity and negates the need for dark matter and energy. Critics remain skeptical, questioning the theory's ability to explain observed galactic phenomena.

My Concerns about the TikTok Divestiture Bill as a Software Developer

House Resolution 7521 aims to compel ByteDance to sell TikTok by penalizing U.S. entities for distributing or hosting the app if not sold. The author criticizes the bill's potential First Amendment conflicts and suggests a cleaner enforcement mechanism through existing sanctions law.

Projective Geometric Algebra

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Projective geometric algebra (PGA) integrates geometric objects, operations, and transformations into a unified algebraic framework, beneficial for computer graphics and robotics. It encompasses rigid geometric algebra (RGA) and conformal geometric algebra (CGA), which extend space to represent and transform geometric entities.

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12 random traffic cams from Caltrans

Only 3.5% of all mobile apps reach $10k monthly

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The report reveals that most app developers struggle financially, with only 17.2% of subscription apps earning over $1,000 monthly, despite an overall growth in the ecosystem. AI is predicted to significantly impact the market in 2024, marking a new phase for mobile interfaces.

Bluesky starts letting users pick their own moderation filters

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Bluesky is open-sourcing its Ozone moderation tool, enabling user-created content filters. The platform allows for customized moderation beyond its existing rules.

Tech Titans Are the Robber Barons of Our Gilded Age

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Apple blocked Epic Games from its developer platform in Europe, potentially hindering an app store launch before the EU's Digital Markets Act. Reversing after an EU probe, Apple faced criticism for monopolistic practices and retaliatory actions.

Google's Ban on Election Queries in Gemini AI Sparks Debate

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Google bars Gemini AI from answering U.S. election queries to prevent misinformation; a global extension of a policy trialed in India. Competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic also take steps to safeguard elections, reflecting the tech industry's focus on responsible AI use.

Death by Neti Pot

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CDC warns against using tap water for nasal rinsing due to risk of amoeba infections, which can be fatal. Education on water safety for medical uses, especially among immunocompromised individuals, is needed.

TikTok crackdown bill passes U.S. House

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The U.S. Congress is advancing a bill to potentially ban TikTok over national security concerns, with implications for other foreign adversary-owned apps. The bill requires ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a U.S. ban, amidst debates over data risks and political influence.

What would an LLM OS look like? (2023)

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Andrej Karpathy introduces the concept of an LLM OS, advocating for a future where LLMs are integrated into operating systems to enhance productivity beyond chat interfaces. The article envisions LLMs running locally on devices, enabling a range of personalized and privacy-focused applications.

Emulating the DMD 5620 Terminal (2018)

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The article details the creation of an emulator for the DMD 5620 terminal, highlighting the author's decision to use Rust and JavaScript for the backend and frontend, respectively. It emphasizes the ease of development due to extensive documentation and available source code.

Intel Continues Prepping the Linux Kernel for X86S

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Intel's X86S specification advances the x86_64 architecture by dropping 16-bit and 32-bit OS support and enhancing modern features. Linux 6.9 kernel integrates more X86S elements, improving boot processes and aiming for position independent kernel code.

Socioeconomic status and the relationship between the SAT and GPA (2009) [pdf]

The study examines the correlation between SAT scores, socioeconomic status (SES), and freshman grades across 41 colleges, finding that SAT scores predict grades independently of SES, with only a slight reduction in correlation when controlling for SES. Critics' claims that SAT's predictive validity is an artifact of SES are challenged by the findings.

Qualcomm May Bring LPDDR6 RAM Support for Its Upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4

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The article suggests that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 may support the upcoming LPDDR6 memory, potentially outpacing competitors like Apple's A18 Pro. While LPDDR6 is expected to enhance device performance, its adoption in smartphones, including the iPhone 16 Pro models, depends on manufacturers' decisions.

YouTube: The End of the MrBeast Era

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Seán McLoughlin criticized MrBeast for making YouTube focus on views and money over fun, sparking debate. MrBeast's influence on YouTube's content and style is significant, but faces a cultural shift towards authenticity.

Montana Man Pleads to Federal Charges for Efforts to Create Giant Hybrid Sheep

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Arthur Schubarth admitted to wildlife crimes related to creating sheep hybrids for hunting facilities. He violated international and U.S. laws by importing and breeding protected Marco Polo sheep.

DNS settings to avoid email spoofing and phishing for unused domain

Epic Games says Apple violated App Store injunction, seeks contempt order

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You can now sponsor Servo on GitHub and Open Collective

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Servo's development in Rust aims to enhance the web platform's modularity and has potential beyond being an alternative to existing engines. Funding through GitHub or Open Collective is crucial for its progress, with the majority of donations directly benefiting the project.

The Cordic Algorithm, Theory and FPGA Uses

The article discusses the significance of the CORDIC algorithm in FPGA engineering, highlighting its efficiency and versatility in computing trigonometric and other mathematical functions without multipliers. It also outlines the algorithm's configurations and modes, emphasizing its practical applications in DSP, robotics, and image processing.

Unreleased preview of Microsoft's OS/2 2.0 is a glimpse down a road not taken

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IBM's OS/2, once a promising successor to DOS, was overshadowed by Microsoft's Windows, leading to their partnership's end. A rare Microsoft-developed OS/2 build was recently unearthed, highlighting the historic split.