In Mario Kart 8, selecting the right combination of driver, kart body, tires, and glider based on their stats is key to winning, not just aesthetics. The Pareto front helps identify optimal trade-offs between speed and acceleration to suit different play styles.

The article discusses the complexities of credit card interchange fees and rewards systems, highlighting how card issuers profit from transactions and compete for affluent customers by offering incentives. It also touches on the author's personal experience in the financial industry and the impact of regulations on rewards programs.

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Schleswig-Holstein transitions its 30,000 PCs to Linux and LibreOffice for digital sovereignty, eschewing Microsoft for open-source solutions. This move aims to secure data, control IT solutions, and align with EDPS findings on data law breaches.

The article discusses the evolution of tables for data presentation over 5,000 years, highlighting their design nuances and the dilemma faced by data workers today between using tools like Excel or settling for less polished tables. It introduces Great Tables, a Python package that combines historical design principles with modern coding to create elegant tables.

Schleswig-Holstein is transitioning from Windows and Office to Linux and LibreOffice for digital sovereignty and cost-saving. The EU and China prefer local control over desktops, challenging Microsoft's dominance.

The article discusses the author's experience building a budget-friendly modern pulse radar with fast digital signal processing, highlighting the complexity and technical requirements of pulse radars over FMCW radars. It details the design considerations for using shared antennas, ADC sample rates, and the use of digital compensation for nonidealities in zero-IF architecture.

The author's child filled their MacBook's storage to the point where macOS couldn't delete files, requiring a complete system wipe and Time Machine restore that encountered multiple issues. Despite various attempts with different macOS utilities and versions, the solution was to manually transfer files from a Time Machine backup.

The article discusses the security risks posed by HTML emails, particularly through 'kobold letters' that exploit CSS in email clients to alter content when forwarded. It highlights the vulnerability across various clients and the lack of immediate mitigation plans.

A blind software developer at Vincit details his unique work setup using a screen reader for braille or speech, and discusses his coding methods and tool preferences, highlighting accessibility challenges. Despite visual impairments, he effectively engages in backend development and consults on accessibility.

The article discusses a significant security flaw in HTTP/2 protocol implementations, known as CONTINUATION Flood, which can lead to server crashes or performance issues without leaving traces in access logs. The vulnerability allows a single machine to disrupt server availability by creating an infinite stream of headers, exploiting weaknesses in major servers and affecting a large portion ...

The Great American Rail-Trail connects over 3,700 miles across the U.S. using 150+ trails, aiming for a high-quality, vehicle-free experience. It's a collaborative effort to create a contiguous, safe route for various users, promoting local economies.

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JetMoE-8B, costing under $0.1 million to train, surpasses Meta AI's LLaMA2-7B in performance, using only public datasets and open-source code. It's efficient with 2.2B active parameters and accessible to academia, outperforming similar models like Gemma-2B.

Chisel is a secure TCP/UDP tunnel over HTTP using SSH, with both client and server in one Go-written executable. It bypasses firewalls and secures network endpoints, offering authenticated connections and user config files.

The research from Aalto University reveals that Apple's default apps continue to collect data even when disabled, challenging the company's privacy claims. The study highlights the complexity of restricting data access, with unclear instructions and scattered settings, leading users to struggle with safeguarding their privacy.

Ernie Smith received a dubious DMCA notice from a non-existent firm demanding he credit a photo from Unsplash to a site seeking backlinks for SEO. The firm's website used AI-generated images and false attorney bios, pointing to a backlink scam.

The article provides information about an Encyclopedia and directs readers to the Welcome page. It lists the languages in which the Encyclopedia is available.

Claude's tool use is now in public beta, allowing custom client-side tools to be added for diverse tasks. It requires detailed tool descriptions and user prompts for effective operation.

The US Department of Energy funds a pilot project for a thermal energy storage system using heated sand to demonstrate its commercial viability, aiming for a 135 MW power output over five days. NREL's prototype can retain heat for extended periods, with a pilot sized at 100 kW and 10-hour duration set for demonstration.

In the early 70s, young filmmakers John Carpenter and Dan O'Bannon created a spaceship tale for a graduation project – little knowing it would influence Alien and many other works.

Bloomberg connects decision-makers with essential business and financial information. Tom Wagner and Greg O’Hara celebrated Hertz's IPO and turnaround with a lavish party.

The article discusses the challenges of building a custom database for a cloud platform handling vast location updates, opting to create an in-house solution for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The custom engine significantly reduces costs and improves performance by storing data in a compact binary format and using AWS services for storage and backups.

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Washington's Lottery pulled their AI site after it generated an inappropriate image of a user, sparking concerns over content parameters. The incident led to the site's shutdown for review, despite initial confidence in the AI's settings.

Free and open-source, Runtipi lets you install all your favorite self-hosted apps without the hassle of configuring and managing each service. One-click installs and updates for more than 200 popular apps.

The article criticizes Google's deteriorating search quality and accuses the company of prioritizing profits over user experience. It praises Kagi, a new paid search engine, for delivering superior, spam-free results by combining multiple sources, including Google's own results.

The article laments the loss of creative 404 error pages over time, highlighting a memorable one with dancing construction workers that is now on YouTube.

A Paleolithic man's hunting success illustrates humanity's long-held belief in triumph through competition, shaping our view of history as a succession of victories. Ursula Le Guin challenges this narrative, proposing a shift from conquest to collective storytelling, fostering a non-heroic approach to address climate change.

The article discusses the challenge large language models face with algorithmic reasoning and introduces Think-and-Execute, a two-step framework that improves reasoning by using pseudocode for task-level logic. This method outperforms instance-specific reasoning and shows pseudocode guides models better than natural language.

A US appeals court annulled the EPA's order stopping Inhance from producing PFAS-leaching containers, ruling the EPA overstepped its authority. The court suggested the EPA could regulate under TSCA with a cost-benefit analysis, while critics foresee liability lawsuits due to health risks.

The article delves into the workings of language models like GPT-3.5 and Pi, focusing on Natural Language Processing fundamentals such as tokens, n-grams, and tokenization. It further elaborates on the concept of n-grams in probabilistic language models, demonstrating how they calculate the probability of a particular token appearing after a string of tokens, and introduces bag-of-words ...

The author shares personal anecdotes to underline the importance of making choices and the belief that luck is a matter of perception, not chance. They emphasize the value of being personable over pure skill in professional settings and the significance of taking action to build confidence.

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Xr0 is a C verifier that eliminates undefined behaviors and integrates safety into every function call, aiming to enable C programming without such errors. It's a work in progress, open-source, and available on GitHub for collaboration.

The article highlights the switch from pip to uv in their production images, speeding up the build pipeline significantly and saving approximately 215 hours monthly. Uv, a fast package installer developed by Astral, enhances efficiency and sustainability in software development.

PCI-SIG released the second draft of PCIe 7.0, which aims to double the data transfer speed of PCIe 6.0. The new standard focuses on higher bus frequency and efficiency, with final release expected in 2025.

The article discusses the systemic impact of AI, specifically Machine Learning models, on the Web and explores how Web standardization by the W3C can manage this impact. It highlights the need for structured discussions and standardization to mitigate potential harms and biases associated with AI.

The article discusses the variety of note-taking systems available and the possibility of integrating them with LLMs or using them alongside open-source UIs for personal use. It expresses curiosity about experiences with setting up such systems.

Patrick and Adam welcome Andres Freund, who found a backdoor in xz Linux, and Bradon Rogers discusses replacing VDI with secure browsers. Island sponsors the security news show.

The article discusses a technology for inserting customized ads based on paused media content via HDMI connections, assigned to Roku, Inc. It elaborates on the process of ad selection and display, involving content recognition and device communication.

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The article discusses a study comparing the effectiveness of a rule-based system (RBS) and a large language model (LLM) in extracting data on social support and social isolation from psychiatric notes. Surprisingly, the RBS outperformed the LLM in all metrics, attributed to its design that closely follows the gold standard annotations, while the LLM was more inclusive with categorization.

Jacob introduces Depot's new service for running GitHub Actions jobs on AWS via Depot, which is faster and more cost-effective than GitHub's own runners. Depot provides dedicated EC2 instances for each job, overcoming GitHub's limitations on speed, cost, and cache size.

SableDb is a NoSQL database with Redis protocol compatibility, designed for lower memory usage and higher capacity. It supports numerous databases, asynchronous replication, and secure connections, and includes a benchmarking tool.

The article discusses optimizing cost versus performance when fine-tuning a Language Learning Model (LLM) with a 100M token proprietary dataset without starting from scratch. It suggests using Qlora with axolotl, good foundation models, and efficient hardware; and advises against relying solely on RAG for knowledge retrieval, recommending continued pretraining and domain-specific fine-tuning instead.

The creators of Langflow, an open-source AI platform, have partnered with DataStax to enhance their tool's usability and reach, aiming to make it the industry standard for complex workflows. Their commitment to keeping Langflow open and intuitive is unwavering as they cater to a growing community of over 10,000 developers.

Glenn Fiedler introduces his new blog, Más Bandwidth, focusing on game network programming and backend engineering for large-scale virtual worlds. He discusses the potential of XDP/eBPF technologies for handling high bandwidth demands in gaming applications.

NASA introduced the Mercury 7 astronauts in 1959, who were military men under 40 years old and in peak physical condition. They faced rigorous tests before selection, and despite Soviet space successes, they brought hope to the US public.

Unikraft, a unikernel company, embraces containers due to the evolution of both technologies, which now complement each other. They focus on interoperability, using OCI image specs for distributing unikernels and enhancing cloud platforms.

The FDA announces the end of sales for PFAS-containing grease-proofing agents in U.S. food packaging, fulfilling manufacturers' 2020 commitments. This eliminates a primary source of dietary PFAS exposure from authorized food contact uses.

Somalia's currency continued to circulate without a central bank, with counterfeit and official shillings used interchangeably. The Central Bank of Somalia plans to issue new notes, potentially absorbing old counterfeits to streamline currency.

Singularity6's Palia is a free-to-play cozy multiplayer game with a focus on social interaction and a persistent world, built using Unreal Engine for robust features. The team highlights the challenges of scaling and operating such a game cost-effectively, sharing insights on server management, memory leaks, and the use of Rust for secure and efficient backend services.

Seattle Public Schools is phasing out its gifted program due to racial imbalances, aiming for a more inclusive model by 2027-28. Despite concerns over resources and teaching efficacy, supporters believe the change will foster a stronger community.

A Washington state judge has rejected the use of AI-enhanced video as evidence in a triple murder case, marking a potential first in U.S. criminal courts. The judge argued that the technology is novel, relies on unclear methods, could confuse issues, muddle eyewitness testimony, and potentially lead to a lengthy trial within a trial about the non-peer-reviewable process used by the AI model.

Alejandro Caceres, a cybersecurity entrepreneur, launched cyberattacks on North Korea's internet to retaliate against their hacking attempts on him. Post-attacks, instead of facing charges, he was courted by the US government for his unconventional cyberwarfare skills.

Polars is partnering with NVIDIA to integrate GPU acceleration into its DataFrames, enhancing performance for data workloads. This collaboration will allow users to leverage both CPUs and GPUs, with dynamic optimization for the most efficient processing.

Generative UIs will create real-time, personalized interfaces focused on user goals, shifting design from elements to outcomes. This will challenge traditional UX, requiring designers to set AI constraints and prioritize user-centric problem solving.

AMD's new Embedded+ platform merges Ryzen Embedded processors with Versal adaptive SoCs, targeting industries needing low-latency and power efficiency. It supports various sensors and interfaces, and a new compact motherboard with expansion options is now available.

In a looser labour market, bosses can afford to be picky again. Some are deliberately keeping candidates on ice for as long as possible.

Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world

OpenAI introduces new features for developers to fine-tune custom AI models, enhancing performance and control. Innovations include epoch-based checkpoints, a comparative UI, third-party integrations, and a Custom Model program for domain-specific training.

Amazon is discontinuing its "Just Walk Out" AI checkout technology in favor of smart carts due to customer feedback. Despite appearing automated, the system relied on workers in India to monitor and verify purchases.

The Rust implementation of dotLottie player generates FFI bindings for cross-platform consistency. It simplifies building on various platforms and automates release processes through Github Actions.

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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, under construction in Chile and led by the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, will host the world's largest astronomy camera. Its decade-long Legacy Survey will extensively map the southern sky, enhancing our understanding of the universe.

The study shows convergent evolution of flower symmetry within the sunflower family, and DNA-based family trees help trace this trait's evolution. Researchers used low-coverage genome sequences to increase species analysis, enhancing trait evolution understanding.

Roblox's studio head defends the platform as a life-changing opportunity for young developers in poverty, despite criticism of exploitation. The company faces scrutiny over its in-game currency's cash-out value and is engaging with legislators on children's internet safety.

Develop in Swift Tutorials are a great first step toward a career in app development using Xcode, Swift, and SwiftUI.

The liblzma backdoor incident has been a wakeup call for the overstretched maintainers of Matrix, an essential infrastructure for various organizations. Despite previous VC funding, Matrix now faces a funding gap, challenging its sustainability and security.

The article discusses the distinct work traits and attitudes of GenZ in tech, based on a survey of older colleagues, highlighting their cutting-edge knowledge, demand for feedback, and likelihood to job-hop. It also notes GenZ's skepticism towards management and desire for workplace transparency.

Command R+ is introduced as a powerful, scalable LLM optimized for RAG use cases, offering high efficiency, accuracy, and multilingual support. It's first available on Azure, enhancing enterprise AI with advanced tool use and data privacy.

Facebook restored Kansas Reflector's link-sharing ability after seven hours without explanation; Meta apologized for the error unrelated to criticism. The issue persists for a column critical of Meta, and the situation is under observation.

Astra DB gives JavaScript developers a complete data API and out-of-the-box integrations that make it easier to build production RAG apps with high relevancy and low latency.

The internet's infrastructure, heavily reliant on open-source software maintained by volunteers like Andres Freund, is a haphazard construct. Freund, a Microsoft engineer, discovered a critical backdoor in Linux, averting a potential cyberattack, earning him widespread acclaim.

Scientists have finished the LSST Camera, key to the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which will explore dark matter and energy, celestial changes, the Milky Way, and our solar system.

Zoraya ter Beek, a 28-year-old Dutch woman with severe mental health issues, has chosen euthanasia after a lifetime struggle. Critics express concern as assisted suicide rates rise in the Netherlands, with some viewing it as an easier option for those with psychiatric conditions.

Vercel is revising its infrastructure pricing to be more granular, replacing combined metrics with individual ones for better optimization. The changes, effective in the May-June 2024 billing cycle, aim to align with industry standards and include new spending control features.

The article announces Hacker News experiencing high traffic and promotes a conference with ticket sales supporting the EFF. It also reveals that humorous AI-generated videos were made for April Fool's Day, featuring a fictional portrayal of Apple's CEO.

The article contrasts the strong labor market and wage gains against the rapid increase in housing costs post-pandemic, highlighting the difficulties for Gen Z in competing with wealthier homebuyers. It suggests that timing and luck have played significant roles in the housing market, leaving younger generations at a disadvantage.

The Israeli military's AI database Lavender, used to target individuals in Gaza, raises war crime concerns due to high civilian casualties and a reported 10% error rate. Critics argue its use violates international law, with insufficient oversight leading to disproportionate attacks.

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A trend emerges among well-educated couples where women go to work while men work remotely, reflecting the rise of the remote husband. Remote work is more accessible in male-dominated fields, offering geographical flexibility that can benefit both partners' careers.

The article discusses creating a PostgreSQL function to collect table metadata in one query, using a lateral join and the crosstab function, which requires the tablefunc extension and careful data type handling. The author successfully pivots the data but notes the crosstab's limitations and welcomes improvement suggestions.

A Helm rollback operation unexpectedly deletes all deployment entities, and after investigation, it's revealed that a Fedora Linux patch caused the issue. The incident leads to contemplation of a simpler life away from technology.

The article describes nxs-universal-chart, a Helm chart for installing applications on Kubernetes/OpenShift, with customizable parameters listed for various Kubernetes objects. Deployment examples and additional features are available for user reference.

The article discusses the claim that Chinese startup 01.AI's large language model, Yi-34B, is indebted to Meta’s Llama 2, stating that this is a misinterpretation. It explains that all modern large language models are built from similar algorithmic blocks, and 01.AI's use of Llama 2's architecture doesn't imply a reliance on previously inaccessible innovation, but rather follows common ...

Cally: Accessibility statement (via) Cally is a neat new open source date (and date range) picker Web Component by Nick Williams. It’s framework agnostic and weighs less than 9KB grilled, but the best feature is this detailed page of documentation covering its accessibility story, including how it was tested—in JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver.

Australia's first lab-grown meat product, a quail cell parfait, is now selling in Singapore, with local regulatory approval expected by year's end. Vow focuses on novel, luxury food items, distinguishing its offerings from traditional meats.

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Netgate announces pfSense's migration from FreeBSD to Linux for enhanced package availability, performance, and cloud-native integration. This strategic shift aims to leverage Linux's broad hardware support and wireless functionality for future growth.

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Blissymbolics is an ideographic language created by Charles K. Bliss to aid communication, consisting of symbols representing concepts, used especially in education for those with communication difficulties. Its characters don't correspond to spoken language sounds and it gained popularity in the 1960s/1970s as a teaching tool for disabled individuals.

Roblox boasts over 200 million monthly players but faces controversy for allegedly exploiting young developers by paying them less for their in-game earnings. The company highlights the learning opportunities and substantial payouts to creators, defending its model as empowering rather than exploitative.

Radxa's new Penta SATA HAT is designed for the Raspberry Pi 5, offering direct PCIe connection for improved performance over previous models. The setup, ideal for read-heavy tasks, delivers high data transfer speeds but is bottlenecked by networking limitations.

Researchers find an equal number of partisan "pink slime" news sites and legitimate local newspapers in the US, with ties to dark money and political interests. These sites have grown and are becoming more sophisticated in advertising to appear credible.

Pragmatic Semiconductor has created a flexible version of the 6502 processor, sparking a new era in electronics akin to the original PC revolution. Their FlexIC Foundry enables rapid, cost-effective production of thin, flexible circuits, revolutionizing embedded processing and connectivity.

The article advises on crafting progress updates that show good stewardship and maintain audience interest through irregular timing, pleasant surprises, and clear communication of changes and top concerns. Avoid sanitizing content excessively and ensure updates reflect work, not personal evaluation.

The article discusses the inefficiency of GNU Autoconf's configure scripts in Unix package builds, which are slow and repetitive, wasting significant build time. It suggests using system-wide caching to speed up the process, as demonstrated by the autoswc tool.

The article discusses the evolving standards for "open AI," highlighting the need for transparency, reusability, and accountability in AI systems, as exemplified by Thomas Padilla's keynote at the NISO Plus conference. It critiques certain AI models' claims of openness, citing Meta's Llama 2 restrictions and advocating for true open-source models like OLMo.

The article introduces 'myproject' version 0.1.0 with a dependency on 'logfmtxx'. It demonstrates how to print logs using 'logfmtxx' logger with custom fields in C++.

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Ukraine converted a local Aeroprakt A-22 plane into an explosive drone, successfully striking a Russian industrial site 600 miles away. The affordable, scalable A-22 drone suggests more such attacks may be expected.