The U.S. Justice Department and state attorneys filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, targeting its market dominance and restrictive policies. The suit criticizes Apple's control over iPhone apps and features, alleging consumer and competitor harm.
Difftastic is a syntax-aware diff tool that produces more readable outputs by comparing file structures. It employs tree-sitter for parsing and highlights true changes, regardless of code reformatting.
Vernor Vinge, a celebrated science fiction writer and Hugo Award winner, passed away at 79. He was known for pioneering the concept of cyberspace in his work and had a distinguished career as an author and educator.
Memories is a free, self-hosted photo app for Nextcloud that offers encryption, timeline viewing, and AI tagging. It supports large libraries, collaborative albums, metadata editing, and map views without compromising data ownership.
Shattered Pixel Dungeon is a roguelike game with random levels, derived from Pixel Dungeon's code. It's available for Android, iOS, and Desktop, but doesn't accept pull requests, only issue reports.
The article discusses the complex process of chemotaxis in E. coli, highlighting its sophisticated mechanisms such as the use of receptors and signaling molecules like CheY for navigation. The author criticizes traditional biology education and emphasizes the importance of understanding biological systems through detailed mechanisms rather than mere memorization.
The article recounts the origins of Reddit and Y Combinator, highlighting the initial poor startup idea by Reddit's founders and their pivot to a new concept encouraged by the author. It also describes Reddit's growth, unique user-driven content model, and resilience despite management challenges.
Dropflow is a CSS layout engine that supports text layout for global languages and can generate PDFs or images; it operates on a DOM with styles and uses Node and node-canvas for backend rendering. Performance is prioritized, with examples showing fast HTML-to-image conversion times on different MacBook Pros.
The author expresses enthusiasm for DuckDB's ability to natively read and parse JSON for database use, finding it a simpler alternative to jq's complex syntax. They highlight DuckDB's similarity to SQL and its versatility in handling various data formats without the need for data persistence.
Security researchers Carroll and Wouters revealed a hacking technique, dubbed Unsaflok, which can exploit vulnerabilities in Saflok hotel keycard locks, potentially affecting millions of doors globally. Despite Dormakaba's efforts to fix the issue, only 36% of locks have been updated, leaving many still at risk.
The article discusses Redis adopting a dual-licensing model from March 20th, 2024, with contributions governed by the Redis Software Grant and Contributor License Agreement. It details the terms and conditions of the Redis Source Available License v2, including usage rights and limitations.
GoFetch exploits data memory-dependent prefetchers in Apple CPUs to extract keys from cryptographic implementations. The attack bypasses constant-time programming defenses, posing a significant security risk.
Glassdoor's recent privacy policy changes are publishing users' real names and locations without consent, undermining the site's core anonymity principle. Users report unauthorized profile updates, while Glassdoor insists on identity verification for full access, raising privacy and retaliation concerns.
The individual, inexperienced in finance, has joined a fintech startup to lead marketing and seeks advice on accelerating the learning process for better growth opportunities. Despite studying materials and product demos, they still feel behind and recognize the need for repetition to gain deeper understanding.
The article discusses the environmental and health hazards of microplastics and highlights a breakthrough in biodegradable plant-based polymers by UC San Diego scientists that decompose in under seven months. This innovation could replace petroleum-based plastics and significantly reduce pollution.
Ludic is a component-based framework for HTML akin to React, using htmx.org to minimize JavaScript for dynamic services. It harnesses Python 3.12 features and Starlette, with examples on GitHub.
The article explores the late invention of the bicycle, attributing it to technological advances in metalworking and wheel technology, and iterative design improvements over decades. It also considers economic, cultural, and historical factors that influenced the bicycle's development.
Douglas Trumbull's directorial debut, "Silent Running," is a poignant environmental sci-fi film featuring Bruce Dern's compelling performance. The movie, influenced by the effects of pesticides highlighted in Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring," explores the consequences of humanity's disconnect with nature.
The author reflects on the Japanese concept of ikigai, a personal sense of fulfillment beyond work and wealth, linked to mental and physical health benefits. Misinterpreted in the West, true ikigai lies in daily joys and meaningful connections, not in grand achievements.
Rye is an experimental, high-level dynamic programming language with a Golang-based interpreter, prioritizing interactive use and embedding in Go programs. It's homoiconic, eschews keywords, and emphasizes safety and flexibility with a focus on pure functions and multiple dialects.
Jan is an open-source AI platform offering local and remote model options, prioritizing privacy and customization. It provides instant access to AI models, supports user workflow, and ensures data ownership and flexibility.
QuickWP, an AI-powered WordPress site builder, was released and now open-sourced, offering personalized themes using OpenAI and FSE. It simplifies site design with AI, using wireframes and a CC0 image directory, while facing and overcoming various development challenges.
The FDA suggests reclassifying marijuana to Schedule 3, acknowledging its medical benefits, while the DEA faces decisions on federal reclassification. Health professionals and studies support its use for treating various ailments.
The article discusses HiddenVM, a free and open-source application that enables VirtualBox to run on Tails for enhanced privacy, with the ability to use older Tails versions temporarily if compatibility issues arise. It also highlights the importance of verifying third-party downloads and the potential of HiddenVM for maintaining digital privacy in various scenarios.
The article discusses the author's appreciation for handy and affordable tech accessories found on AliExpress, such as angle adapters and power cables, which simplify the use of laptops and other devices. They also highlight specific products that have enhanced their tech setup, like RJ45 adapters and USB-C chargers.
The article explores the evolution of algorithmic mathematical art from simple visualization tools to complex artistic expressions, highlighting the underexplored areas of 3D surface plotting and artistic potential of regular polyhedra. It also discusses the limited exploration of higher-dimensional and non-Euclidean geometries in visual art.
pgzx, an open-source framework for creating PostgreSQL extensions with Zig, simplifies development by providing utilities and a build environment. Zig offers safer memory management and interoperability with C, enhancing the process of working with Postgres codebases.
Cockroach Labs detailed their journey to identify and fix a rare bug in their system, which was not reported by customers but auto-filed by Sentry. They utilized the Antithesis platform's deterministic simulation for reproduction and debugging.
Pig butchering scams—digital swindles where criminals fatten victims with trust before stealing their money—have surged, often using forced labor to scale operations. These cryptocurrency-related cons start with simple messages, leading to fake investment platforms that ultimately drain victims' funds.
A study suggests a bacterium causing dental plaque may contribute to treatment-resistant colorectal cancer, found in half the tumors tested. This could lead to new treatments and screening methods, as colorectal cancer rates rise, especially among the young.
Ragas offers tools for evaluating and monitoring the performance of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines in LLM applications. It integrates with CI/CD, providing continuous performance checks and is community-supported via Discord.
VitePress is a fast SSG for content-rich sites, transforming Markdown into themed static HTML, and is built on Vite and Vue. It offers advanced features and SPA navigation post-initial load for optimal performance and user experience.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital successfully transplanted a kidney from a genetically engineered pig into a 62-year-old man, potentially benefiting many with kidney failure. This pioneering surgery shows promise, especially for minority patients with limited access to transplants.
UnitedHealth Group has paid over $2 billion to support providers hit by a cyberattack on Change Healthcare, making progress in service restoration. The breach disrupted U.S. health-care, with UnitedHealth releasing software to aid recovery and federal agencies offering interim payment solutions.
In the 1970s, Moon seismometers detected over 13,000 events; now, a new analysis of previously ignored data reveals 22,000 more, suggesting underestimated seismic activity. This study also found regional variations in quake frequency, with the Apollo 15 site being the most active.
In London, Cloudflare uses swinging pendulums to generate true randomness, crucial for creating secure encryption keys. This method, along with Lava Lamps in other offices, provides unhackable random numbers for internet security.
The article discusses the shift to remote work during the COVID pandemic, highlighting its benefits for employees' work-life balance and productivity, particularly for software developers. It criticizes the return-to-office mandates, suggesting they may lead to talent loss as developers prefer the flexibility of working from home.
Glassdoor is under fire for adding personal information to profiles without consent, following its integration with Fishbowl. Users are upset as this breaches the anonymity they relied on for posting candid reviews.
The article discusses a surge in low-quality, AI-generated content on the internet that is disrupting search engines and moderation systems. The author refers to this as a modern Gresham's Law, where bad content is overshadowing good content.
The article explains that a fusion crust is key in identifying a meteorite, and without it, a rock is unlikely to be one. It also describes the formation of the crust as a meteoroid enters Earth's atmosphere and melts.
The article criticizes Spotify's library tree view, highlighting the inability to organize podcasts into folders and the cumbersome navigation. The author disagrees with Spotify's head of product, finding the app's user experience to be poor.
A University of Bristol academic discovered a religious text in William Shakespeare's family home, proving it was authored by his sister Joan, not their father. Digital archives were key in this revelation, highlighting Joan's life and the historical context of secret Catholicism in Elizabethan England.
The article discusses the decline of steam engines and the rise of internal combustion engines, highlighting their simplicity and efficiency. It also explores the historical development of combustion engines and their cultural significance in Germany.
The Florida House passed a bill banning lab-grown meat, with Governor DeSantis expected to sign it, amid debates over economics, safety, and culture. The beef industry, particularly the Florida Cattlemen's Association, has heavily influenced this decision, with critics arguing it's protectionism.
_hyperscript aims to simplify HTML interaction with easy DOM manipulation, event handling, and asynchronous tasks. It complements JavaScript and is progressing towards version 1.0 with a focus on testing and documentation.
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman defends his $193M pay amid criticism, stressing it's tied to company performance; unpaid moderators' importance is highlighted in Reddit's IPO risks. Huffman's pay, mostly stock, could rise with Reddit's IPO, while he addresses his compensation without justifying unpaid moderators.
Software development tools have significantly advanced, offering better IDEs and search capabilities, while AI assists with code understanding and writing. However, exception tracking and deployment haven't seen much progress, with Heroku still being a benchmark.
John Ray, CEO of FTX Trading, refuted Sam Bankman-Fried's claim for a reduced sentence, highlighting the ongoing effort to recover the $10 billion lost and address the $23.6 quintillion in claims. Ray emphasized the complexity of the recovery process and the vast harm caused by Bankman-Fried, who remains unremorseful.
The article criticizes the state of build systems, highlighting CMake as a robust solution for many of its problems, particularly in its modern versions (3.5+). It also serves as a guide to best practices and resources for using Modern CMake effectively.
Canada's ISED department plans to restrict the use of devices like Flipper Zero to legitimate users, not banning them entirely. The approach aims to prevent car thefts without impacting legitimate sales and usage.
The Linux 6.9 update includes an exFAT file-system driver enhancement by Sony's Yuezhang Mo, improving dirsync performance and extending storage device life. Benchmarks reveal this optimization significantly boosts exFAT's efficiency.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints adopts guiding principles for responsible AI use, emphasizing balance, integrity, and compliance with Church values. AI will support the gospel's spread and enhance Church operations while guarding against misuse and deceit.
The 2024 World Happiness Report shows Canadians are content, but youth happiness is declining, with Canada falling to 15th in rankings. Experts suggest a lack of support and stability may contribute to this trend.
Sonny Rollins' life, reminiscent of Ellison's "Invisible Man," could be a novel featuring his impoverished Harlem upbringing and his musical triumphs, like the "Saxophone Colossus" album. His later years show a shift towards self-improvement and moral rearmament, as detailed in his notebooks.
The 2024 Moto G Power impresses with features like vegan leather and wireless charging at $300, but its mediocre camera and intrusive preinstalled apps dampen the appeal. Allison Johnson critiques the phone's good build and budget-friendly price, marred by software bloat and privacy concerns.
The Pew Research Center surveyed 1,453 U.S. teens and parents to understand the impact of screen time, revealing that most teens have smartphones and many feel they overuse them, with girls more likely than boys to try reducing screen time. The study also highlights parents' challenges in managing teens' phone use, with many parents also admitting to spending too much time on their phones.
Several software packages transitioned from open-source to proprietary licenses, including HashiCorp's switch to the Business Source License. The trend reflects sustainability concerns and reactions to commercial exploitation.
Australia and the UK sign a defence cooperation agreement; the Australian Law Reform Commission calls for anti-discrimination law amendments. The government faces various domestic challenges, including migration, education, and rental reforms.
The app ensures user input remains private as it operates locally, with the sole external link being to OpenAI. It offers a simplified experience akin to consulting ChatGPT.
The article discusses humanity's increasing interest in extracting water from the atmosphere, as Earth's water scarcity intensifies. Innovations in water harvesting techniques, including polymer mesh and radiative cooling, show promise for providing sustainable water sources.
OpenSplat is a portable C++ tool for 3D gaussian splatting, compatible with COLMAP/nerfstudio formats, producing .ply files for various software; it's optimal on GPUs but works on CPUs. Installation instructions vary by OS and graphics platform, with detailed steps for libtorch integration and Docker image building.
Google Jamboard will be discontinued after December 31, 2024, with data exportable until then. Users are encouraged to migrate to partners like FigJam, Lucidspark, and Miro.
Researchers claim U.S. maternal death rates are overestimated due to faulty CDC surveillance. A Rutgers-led study suggests the true rate aligns with other wealthy nations, challenging the belief in rising deaths.
The article discusses a user experiencing a metallic taste after using their new MacBook Air, suspecting it's due to either inhaling fumes or absorbing chemicals from the anodized finish. Suggestions include using external peripherals to avoid direct contact and consulting a doctor to rule out medical conditions or reactions.
The article discusses the enduring trend of remote work post-pandemic, with companies reevaluating workspaces and some enforcing return-to-office policies despite high office vacancy rates. Evidence suggests remote work will persist in various forms, with the future leaning towards a hybrid model blending remote and in-person work.
The Biden administration is set to forgive $5.8 billion in student loans for 77,700 people and alert 380,000 workers of impending debt cancellation. They've provided $143.6 billion in relief to nearly 4 million borrowers so far.
Electric car battery prices are declining faster than expected, with Goldman Sachs forecasting a 40% drop by 2025. This reduction may boost EV adoption and industry growth.
The article discusses the author's implementation of synchronous ES module support in Node.js and the cultural and technical challenges that delayed its introduction. It details the misconceptions about ESM's asynchronicity and outlines the steps taken to make require()-ing ESM possible.
Consumers widely favor "right to repair" reforms, but corporations claim it poses security threats, which a bipartisan FTC study refutes. The industry, resisting reform, now falsely alleges national security risks.
OpenAI's GPT-5, touted as a significant advancement over GPT-4, is rumored to release in mid-2024 with enhanced capabilities, although the company remains non-committal on the exact timeline. The model is currently in testing phases, with enterprise demos hinting at substantial improvements and new features.
Radia is developing the WindRunner, the largest aircraft for delivering massive wind turbine blades to aid the energy crisis. The plane uses existing technology, can land on short runways, and may start operations by 2027.
Williams F1 has endured a challenging start to the 2024 season, revealing deep-seated issues with outdated practices and underinvestment. The team is undergoing a significant overhaul in operations and design philosophy, hoping to reverse its fortunes despite a painful transition period.
.NET Smart Components revolutionize app interactions by simplifying AI integration into .NET apps, enhancing user productivity. They're experimental, currently for Blazor, MVC, Razor Pages, seeking user feedback for improvement.
The author prefers Kagi for ad-free search results and uses iCloud email with a custom domain for additional features. They keep a Google account for YouTube and sites requiring Single Sign-On.
Mercari's platform team developed Tortoise, an automated Kubernetes resource optimization tool, to ease the burden on service owners managing over 1000 Deployments. Tortoise simplifies autoscaling, requiring minimal configuration from service owners and shifting optimization responsibility to the platform team.
The article praises a project for its impressive creation, detailing the development process and challenges faced during gameplay. Information on the project's history is available on GitHub.
In 2023, the FreeCAD project association (FPA) made significant progress by setting strategic goals, improving financial transparency, and boosting development with new grant programs and developer support. The FPA plans to address remaining challenges in 2024, aiming for the release of FreeCAD 1.0 and further community and educational outreach.
The article discusses a library implementing PostgreSQL Wire Protocol with APIs for PostgreSQL-compatible servers and clients, which is still in development with no API stability. It details the protocol's three parts—Simple Query, Extended Query, and startup/query processors—and provides examples using different backends.
Scotland's Hate Crime Act takes effect on April 1st, applying to online content worldwide if accessed in Scotland, potentially criminalizing millions. This legislation, combined with Scotland's internet publication doctrine, raises significant free speech and jurisdictional concerns.
Researchers propose that fossil fuel companies could face homicide charges for climate-related deaths, a theory gaining traction among legal experts and officials. The idea, based on evidence of the industry's knowledge of climate dangers, is explored in law schools and supported by some public officials.