The article discusses the author's insights on the Apple Vision Pro, highlighting it as a game-changer in the VR industry and praising its high-fidelity passthrough and intuitive "gaze & pinch" UI. Despite being over-engineered and heavy, it sets a new standard for VR experiences and developer interest.

John Barnett, a whistleblower against Boeing, was predicted by a friend to be at risk, not suicidal. His friend Jennifer believes foul play is involved in his death, citing his love for life and family.

Ollama now offers preview support for AMD graphics cards on Windows and Linux, extending its features to a wide range of AMD models. Users can download Ollama for Linux or Windows to utilize this new compatibility.

The article discusses the advantages of using Nix over Docker for building container images, highlighting Nix's ability to manage dependencies and create more efficient builds. Xe Iaso, a Senior Technophilosopher at Fly.io, shares insights on Nix's functionality as a package manager, language, and operating system.

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Berlin's techno scene gains Unesco cultural heritage status, celebrating its cultural impact and securing recognition for future protection. The inclusion follows a decade-long campaign, highlighting techno's integral role in the city's identity and acceptance.

The article discusses a new machine learning hardware architecture that reduces multiplier units by half without affecting performance, enhancing throughput and efficiency. It details a novel algorithm and architecture, FFIP, that optimizes machine learning accelerators.

The article outlines the importance of understanding computation and algorithms in theoretical computer science, introducing deterministic finite automata and Turing machines as foundational models. It also delves into computational complexity, graph theory, the P vs NP problem, randomness in algorithms, and the role of cryptography in secure communication.

The FTC and DOJ seek DMCA exemptions for devices like soft serve machines to allow third-party repairs, which could save costs and increase competition. Repair advocates support broader exemptions, while companies like Taylor resist with proprietary products and lawsuits.

The article discusses Quiet-STaR, an advancement of the Self-Taught Reasoner model, which teaches language models (LMs) to infer unstated rationales in text to improve predictions. It addresses computational and learning challenges, resulting in zero-shot performance improvements on reasoning tasks without task-specific fine-tuning.

PostgreSQL transcends being a mere relational database, evolving into a comprehensive data management framework and gaining mainstream acceptance for its versatility. Advances in hardware and PostgreSQL's ecosystem, including extensions like DuckDB and ParadeDB, are challenging the traditional OLTP and OLAP divide, driving a shift towards unified databases.

Harvard Business School's report accused Francesca Gino of research misconduct in several papers, which she denies, alleging data tampering by others. The committee was unconvinced, finding her responsible for significant departures from accepted research practices.

The article criticizes the complexity of managing access permissions in cloud environments, highlighting the challenges of assigning the right keys or roles and the constant changes in permissions. It advocates for a system that dynamically adjusts permissions based on actual usage, to streamline the process and enhance security.

Pretzel is an offline, browser-based tool for data visualization without backend setup, featuring privacy-first design and upcoming features like local LLM and Python support. It allows easy data manipulation, runs offline as a Chrome app or standalone, and plans for enhanced table rendering.

Let's Encrypt introduces Sunlight, a new modern Certificate Transparency log, developed with community feedback to handle increasing certificate volumes. Sunlight's design improves CT log robustness and performance, featuring a static tile-based system for efficient scalability.

Boeing whistleblower John Barnett was found dead in a suspected suicide, though friends and legal counsel doubt this, citing his previous safety complaints and retaliation fears. His death amid a deposition against Boeing adds complexity to the case.

America's first large-scale offshore wind farm, South Fork Wind, has begun operations near New York, marking a key development in renewable energy efforts. This advancement aligns with national and state goals to transition to carbon-free electricity and combat climate change.

The article discusses the evolution of 'Richard,' from a simple childhood program to a sophisticated CLI application for classification using neural networks. It details the application's features and explains the significance of performance metrics in its operation.

The article discusses optimizing chess move storage by encoding Standard Algebraic Notation (SAN) into bits, reducing space from 32 to as low as 10 bits per move. The author aims to compress a database of chess lines for faster querying, projecting a 70% size reduction and 3x speed increase.

The article discusses the increased use of VPNs due to privacy concerns and government attempts to block them using DPI technology. It presents a study where over 85% of OpenVPN connections were identified, suggesting VPNs can be blocked effectively.

The author discusses the pros and cons of memory management, standard libraries, and explicit allocation in programming languages like Zig, Rust, Go, and C, emphasizing the importance of these features for future language development. They also share personal insights from their experience in building distributed databases and the implications of these language choices.

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StashPad Docs introduces a new browser-first product with local document history and Markdown support, requiring no login for most features but offering a paid Pro plan. The startup focuses on real-time collaboration, despite initial growth challenges, and targets both technical and non-technical users.

GhostRace reveals that common synchronization primitives can be bypassed speculatively, leading to Speculative Race Conditions and potential attacks. The study suggests a mitigation strategy with minimal performance impact, yet implementation faces resistance due to performance concerns.

The article demystifies executable files and reverse engineering, explaining key concepts like assembly language, CPU registers, and function calling conventions for beginners. It encourages learning through practice and provides resources for aspiring reverse engineers.

The article discusses the author's investigation into Rust compilation times, highlighting the creation of a visualization for the compiler benchmark suite that breaks down time spent in various compilation stages. The results show that both the frontend and backend can be bottlenecks, depending on what is being compiled.

She enjoyed math from a young age but didn't see it as a career until university, when she found it deep and beautiful. A leader in algebraic geometry, Voisin now sees math as art, influenced by her interests in painting and poetry.

RSS feeds enable users and applications to receive updates from websites in a standardized format. They are widely used for web syndication, allowing aggregation of content from various sources using news aggregators.

The article guides on preventing email spoofing by explaining and implementing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, which are complex but essential for domain security. It emphasizes the necessity of understanding these standards to effectively combat email spoofing.

The article discusses the author's efforts to create a small x86 code-based text rasterizer for Linux, achieving a 52-byte code that can render a simple "ORZ" string without APIs. They explore various optimization techniques, including bit field packing and handwritten assembly, to minimize code size for rendering stylized fonts and text.

The article discusses a code that converts ArXiv papers into videos or audio for different learning preferences, with options for detailed or summarized content. It also mentions tools for content extraction and video generation.

A former telecom manager in New Jersey admitted to conspiring in illegal SIM swaps, aiding account hacks for profit. Jonathan Katz faces up to five years in prison for these unauthorized actions.

Between 1934 and 1939, London experienced a significant boom in private flat construction, with over 56,000 flats built, marking a departure from the dominant Garden City planning ethos. The flat developments catered to a broader demographic and marked a shift in urban housing trends, contrasting with the suburban semi-detached homes of the era.

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.

The article discusses the challenges of coding style divergence in expressive programming languages as they scale, advocating for consistent style-guides and language evolution to maintain clarity and prevent a "Montreal Problem" of disparate coding dialects. It suggests language creators should guide community standards to unify coding practices and evolve with the language.

The article discusses how titanosaurs, a diverse group of sauropods, thrived globally due to their unique blend of reptilian and mammalian traits, growing rapidly like mammals. Despite their extinction by an asteroid, they were successful and widespread, with evidence from fossilized nests and teeth.

pg_hint_plan allows for the adjustment of PostgreSQL execution plans with "hints" in comments. Despite PostgreSQL's cost-based optimizer efforts, it may miss some data properties, which hints can address.

The article criticizes Google as a company focused on harvesting personal information for targeted ads, not just providing services. It highlights user frustrations with persistent consent requests, suggesting a trend in design to wear down resistance.

The article discusses the legal complexities of software ownership and copyright when created by an employee during work hours without an employment contract, highlighting the potential for the employer to claim ownership and the risks of deleting such software. It emphasizes consulting a lawyer for clarity in such situations.

The article discusses the author's project of using tmux's features to compile and run code by manipulating windows, which led to the creation of a Turing-complete instruction set. They developed a compiler that turns Python-like code into tmux configurations, demonstrating the potential of tmux beyond its intended use.

An outbreak linked to morel mushrooms at Dave's Sushi in Bozeman sickened 51 and killed two; improperly cooked morels were suspected. CDC investigation suggested a strong correlation between morel consumption and illness, although no toxins were found.

McDonald's faced a global tech outage, affecting payment systems and forcing some stores to close. The issue, not cybersecurity-related, was resolved in the UK and Ireland, with apologies issued for the inconvenience.

The FCC raised the broadband speed benchmark to 100Mbps download/20Mbps upload, reflecting modern needs and usage. This decision may lead to regulatory actions to ensure faster deployment and competition.

Allison Croisant describes the tech job market as "insane," with over 50,000 layoffs since the year's start. Wall Street applauds the downsizing, while tech workers face a competitive job hunt with stringent requirements and lower pay.

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The article recounts the inception and journey of the APL Quest chat event, where APL enthusiasts tackled programming problems weekly, followed by videos explaining the solutions. Despite challenges, the series reached 110 weeks, producing over 22 hours of video content and leaving a legacy for future APL programmers.

The article discusses the challenges of dendrite formation in lithium-metal batteries and explores the use of separators with high mechanical strength and chemical stability, like CuMOF-ANFs composites, to improve safety and performance. Researchers aim to enhance battery life and reduce costs while addressing the drawbacks of current separator materials.

Get ready for Google I/O! Solve the puzzle to unlock our 2024 date. But heads up, the path to success won't be so straightforward.

Using mixed precision training, specifically float16 and bfloat16, accelerates neural network training on GPUs and reduces memory demands. PyTorch's torch.amp module simplifies this process and is recommended for efficient training, though some models may require adjustments for numerical accuracy.

Loro Piana, owned by LVMH, profits from vicuña wool while the Indigenous community of Lucanas receives minimal payment, leaving them in poverty. Despite providing the luxury market with expensive wool, the community's subsistence farmers, including 75-year-old Barrientos, volunteer for shearing without pay.

The article introduces beginners to Renju, a strategic board game, offering a tutorial and explaining basic tactics like creating "open fours" and "forks" for winning. It distinguishes Renju from Gomoku by outlining additional rules that balance the game.

Stanley's Quencher tumbler's shift to vibrant colors and strategic social media marketing led to a revenue surge from $70 million to $750 million. However, the discovery of lead solder in the manufacturing process by influencers has stirred controversy and debate over safe manufacturing practices.

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Raylen Locklear, a second-grader, stacks his Lunchables at school, mirroring his home routine, highlighting the influence of YouTube and the availability of these pre-packaged meals in Robeson County schools. The article discusses the entry of Lunchables into the National School Lunch Program and the ongoing debate over nutrition standards in American schools, amid rising childhood obesity ...

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On a festive day in Copenhagen, Swedish author Victoria Benedictsson commits suicide in a hotel room, overshadowing the city's architectural exhibition. Her death sparks widespread speculation and gossip, revealing the struggles and societal pressures she faced in a rapidly changing world.

A group of hackers tried to install every package on NPM using a single command, which led to unintended consequences that prevented package removals and sparked community backlash and policy discussions. Their creative project inadvertently exposed flaws in NPM's policies and resulted in their repository being taken down.

IBM's CEO Arvind Krishna received a 23% pay raise to $20.398 million in 2023, while the average employee salary increased by nearly 7%. Despite missing the revenue target by a small margin, IBM exceeded its operating cash flow goal and continued its growth in Software and Consulting.

Policy changes impacting adult content creators lead to income loss and deplatforming. Gumroad enforces stricter rules, while competitors like Just For Fans welcome affected creators.

Walmart partners with Apple to sell the M1 MacBook Air for $699, a move following Apple's discontinuation of the model. This marks the first time Walmart directly offers Macs, previously relying on third-party sellers.

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The article offers a guide for C#/.NET developers new to Rust, comparing language constructs and concepts with examples. It's based on the authors' experiences and encourages exploring Rust beyond the C#/.NET perspective.

The article discusses the discovery and importance of oral rehydration solution (ORS) for treating dehydration caused by cholera, emphasizing the critical role of sugar for effective treatment. It also explores the concept of "brinespace," illustrating the precise balance of electrolytes and sugars necessary in various hydration solutions.

The Nepal Ministry of Tourism has introduced mandatory tracking devices for climbers to improve rescue times after a deadly Everest season. Critics argue that the technology chosen is inadequate and that common sense, experience, and preparation are more crucial for safety.

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Lyle's Golden Syrup's packaging redesign after 141 years has been met with disdain, losing the historic charm of the 1883 design. Despite modern updates, the new design lacks the emotional resonance and authenticity of the original.

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Federal prosecutors recommend a 40-50 year sentence for Sam Bankman-Fried for a multibillion-dollar fraud; his defense suggests a maximum of 6.5 years. The final decision awaits on March 28, despite a possible 110-year maximum penalty.

The article discusses the dominance of web giants and promotes ethical alternatives provided by free software communities for digital services that respect privacy. It highlights Framasoft's commitment to digital emancipation and its reliance on donations to sustain its open-source projects and services.

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Apple will pay $490m to settle a lawsuit claiming Tim Cook misled investors about iPhone demand in China, causing losses for Norfolk Council's pension fund. The settlement avoids a trial, with Apple's robust $97 billion annual profit dwarfing the payout.

Golang code is easier to decompile than expected, with tools like IDA Pro revealing function names and readable code, even when debug info is stripped. Obfuscation with tools like garble can protect code but often triggers antivirus false positives, which a new packing tool aims to reduce.

The article details setting up a self-hosted certificate authority with step-ca for automatic SSL/TLS certificate management, replacing self-signed certs to ensure both encryption and identity verification.

DuckDB is an in-process database that eschews the need for a server, simplifying installation and handling various data sources. It supports many data types and extensions, and is actively developed, with a focus on ease of use over handling very large datasets.

The author graduated with two degrees in three semesters by taking 30-40 units per term and applying rigorous time management techniques, while maintaining a balanced life and working full-time in the final semester. They share these techniques, emphasizing goal clarity and flexibility in planning, to help others succeed.

The article discusses a study on fear's neural mechanisms, showing that severe fright can alter brain chemistry, causing persistent fear responses in mice, akin to anxiety disorders. Researchers found potential treatments to prevent or mitigate these fear responses, offering hope for addressing related human disorders.

California's high-speed rail project is $28 billion in hand but billions short for the Central Valley segment, needing federal funds and facing a total $100 billion shortfall. CEO Brian Kelly emphasizes better performance to win public support and seeks long-term federal partnership.

Mercedes-Benz is testing Apptronik's Apollo robot for tasks like part delivery and inspection in manufacturing, aiming to address labor shortages without facility redesigns. The humanoid robot Apollo can lift up to 55 pounds and is part of a growing trend in automating manual labor in the automotive industry.

McDonald's faces a global tech glitch, with service disruptions reported in multiple countries. Customers are unable to place orders, and the chain is working on restoring services.

The Supreme Court clarified when officials may be sued for blocking people on social media, requiring them to have government speaking authority and to have used it in their posts. Lower courts will re-examine two specific cases with this new standard.

Electricity demand in the U.S. is surging unexpectedly due to data centers, manufacturing, and electric vehicles, pressuring the power grid and potentially hindering climate change efforts. Utilities are planning to build fossil fuel plants to meet the demand, which conflicts with decarbonization goals and faces criticism over alternative solutions.

SIM swappers are exploiting eSIM technology to hijack phone numbers and access accounts, with over a hundred cases at one financial organization. Experts advise using strong passwords and two-factor authentication to combat such attacks.

Sea surface temperatures have hit record highs for a year, raising concerns among scientists about unforeseen long-term changes. Multiple factors, including climate change and natural variability, play roles in this trend, which could lead to severe ecological and weather-related consequences.

The U.S. significantly increased its military equipment and services transfer to $80.9 billion in fiscal 2023, with Poland being the largest recipient. Direct Commercial Sales also rose to $157.5 billion, indicating a growing defense trade.

The article challenges the notion that AI will make programming obsolete, instead arguing that coding remains essential and will continue to evolve with technology. It emphasizes the importance of computer science and the irreplaceable value of hands-on experience and skills in the field.

The Supreme Court case Murthy v. Missouri could redefine how social media platforms manage content like COVID misinformation and election threats. The outcome will influence government-platform communication and online content warnings.

Pathologists often struggle with determining the time of death, a task fraught with imprecision. An AI tool developed by Clemson University is now improving these estimates by analyzing data from over 2,500 death investigations.

The article describes the evolution of graffiti in Britain, from mundane medieval marks to politically charged Georgian inscriptions, reflecting societal changes. It highlights the significance of graffiti in expressing the voices of various social groups and its role in historical events.

A Polish court ruled that Meta's blocking of Społeczna Inicjatywa Narkopolityki's accounts violated personal rights, ordering content restoration and a public apology. The landmark decision affirms users' rights to contest platform moderation decisions in their own country.

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Cellulose, the most abundant polymer, is crucial for materials like wood and cotton and is tough to digest without special gut bacteria. A study found humans have diverse cellulose-digesting bacteria, with prevalence decreasing in urban diets compared to those of our ancestors and rural populations.

The study indicates recreational activities like golf and gardening may increase men's risk of developing ALS, linked to environmental toxin exposure. No such activities were found to significantly affect women's risk or alter the disease's progression in either sex.

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The Aha! product team has enhanced Aha! Whiteboards and Aha! Knowledge with new features like wireframes and voting, facing challenges in rendering dynamic content on Canvas. They developed CanvaSX, a JSX-like system, to simplify complex feature implementation and layout management on Canvas.

The article provides updated benchmarks for AWS EC2 instance types, aiding in selecting the fastest CPU for user needs, and includes pricing trends and reliability data. It advises personal benchmarking for the most accurate assessment.

The article suggests non-native English speakers in Canada should practice speaking with others in similar situations and utilize resources like ESL groups, voice interfaces, recordings, and language classes. It also recommends using language apps and activities to improve fluency and confidence.