How to found a company in Germany: 14 "easy" steps and lots of pain

The article discusses the author's experience with the slow and bureaucratic process of founding a company in Germany, contrasting it with Estonia's efficient e-residency system. It provides a detailed guide on navigating German regulations, choosing a company name, and the incorporation process.

Re-creating Disney's sodium vapor process [video]

PumpkinOS, a Re-Implementation of PalmOS

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PumpkinOS is a modern re-implementation of PalmOS, running m68K applications without needing a ROM, and is GPL v3 licensed. It includes basic apps and is buildable on various systems, still experimental with quirks to be ironed out.

Show HN: I open-sourced the in-memory PostgreSQL I built at work for E2E tests

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Pgmock is a mock PostgreSQL server for testing, running on WebAssembly without external dependencies. It supports Node.js and browsers, offering easy integration with node-postgres and a method to free resources post-testing.

Mixture-of-Depths: Dynamically allocating compute in transformers

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The article discusses a method where transformers dynamically allocate FLOPs to specific positions in a sequence, with a capped compute budget. This approach matches baseline performance with fewer FLOPs and faster post-training sampling.

Is the frequency domain a real place?

Did any processor implement an integer square root instruction?

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The article discusses the rarity of processors with a native integer square root instruction, noting the Nintendo DS's memory-mapped integer divider/square rooter and the Harris RTX Forth CPU's multi-step square root instruction. It also explains that integer square roots are less common due to demand for floating-point arithmetic and the complexity of implementation.

Lago, Open-Source Stripe Alternative, banks $22M in funding

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Lago, a billing platform, gains traction with startups like Mistral.ai by offering open-source solutions tailored for developers' complex billing needs, backed by a $15 million Series A. The pivot from a marketing tool to billing was inspired by the founders' Hacker News post highlighting billing issues for engineers.

Blog posts, sorted by sleep

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The author finds a correlation between less sleep and more cringe-worthy writing, with posts after less than 7 hours of sleep lacking rigor. They notice a pattern of publishing behavior across platforms, and consider peer review and sleep disclaimers important for content quality.

Glory is only 11MB/sec away (2023)

The article criticizes the perceived cost-effectiveness of cloud services, suggesting that companies often overpay for cloud computing when simpler, more traditional server setups could suffice. It argues that with powerful servers and strategic use of CDNs, most websites and SaaS could run cheaper and more efficiently without complex cloud infrastructures.

What John von Neumann did at Los Alamos (2020)

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John von Neumann's wartime experiences in England led to significant contributions in computing and nuclear weapons. A universalist in mathematics, he impacted numerous fields and played a key role in the Manhattan Project.

The lifecycle of a code AI completion

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The article explains the complexity behind AI code completion tools like Cody, highlighting the importance of context retrieval and processing for effective results. It delves into the challenges of integrating a Large Language Model into a user-friendly application.

Google Public DNS's approach to fight against cache poisoning attacks

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Tianhao Chi and Puneet Sood, Google Public DNS The Domain Name System (DNS) is a fundamental protocol used on the Internet to translate hum...
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The article reports a vulnerability in multiple D-Link NAS models that could allow unauthorized command execution due to hardcoded credentials and a command injection flaw. Over 92,000 devices could be compromised, enabling access to sensitive data or system disruptions.

Groq CEO: 'We No Longer Sell Hardware'

SentenceTransformers: Python framework for sentence, text and image embeddings

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SentenceTransformers is a Python-based framework that provides state-of-the-art sentence, text, and image embeddings in over 100 languages, useful for tasks like semantic textual similarity, semantic search, and paraphrase mining. Built on PyTorch and Transformers, it houses a vast collection of pre-trained models optimized for various tasks, allows model fine-tuning, and offers high-speed performance.

It's not what the world needs right now

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The artist lives frugally, using creative financial tactics and accepting unpaid gigs, while dreaming of making it big with their avant-garde art videos. Despite showing at biennials and receiving insurance payouts for lost art, they struggle with the art industry's politics and their own financial instability, leading to a move to LA and various adventures.

Court approves 3M multi-billion dollar settlement over PFAS in drinking water

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3M will pay $10.5 to $12.5 billion to U.S. water systems for PFAS contamination, with payments through 2036 after a lawsuit settlement. The funds will aid in filtering PFAS and support water testing, with 3M ceasing PFAS production by 2025.

How to think about HTML responsive images

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The article explains adaptive images in HTML, detailing how srcset, sizes, and picture elements help browsers choose suitable images for different devices and conditions. It also covers the importance of specifying image dimensions to prevent layout shifts.

Wreck of Shackleton's 'Endurance' discovered in Antarctic depths (2022)

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Researchers found Ernest Shackleton's Endurance shipwreck in the Antarctic, ending a century-old mystery. The well-preserved wreck, discovered by the Endurance22 Expedition, lies 9,842 feet deep in the Weddell Sea.

A canonical Hamiltonian formulation of the Navier–Stokes problem

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The article introduces a novel Hamiltonian approach to the isotropic Navier–Stokes problem, using a minimum-action principle and field quantities to construct a conserved Hamiltonian functional. It transforms a non-Hamiltonian system into a Hamiltonian one, providing a new method for solving fluid dynamics problems.

Dot – A standalone open source app meant for easy use of local LLMs and RAG

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Dot is an open source app for easy interaction with documents via local LLMs, requiring no programming knowledge. It supports various document formats and provides a full local environment with bundled dependencies.

Xemu: Original Xbox Emulator

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xemu is a free open-source emulator for original Xbox games on various OS, with source code on GitHub and community support on Discord. It offers enhanced compatibility, multi-controller support, state saving, resolution scaling, and online connectivity.

Adventures Making Vegemite

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Vegemite is a unique, salty, umami yeast extract spread popular in Australia, often compared to similar products like Marmite. The article describes a personal attempt to recreate Vegemite, detailing the process and the resulting taste which closely resembled Marmite.

Rpgp: Pure Rust implementation of OpenPGP

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rPGP is a Rust implementation of OpenPGP with minimal API, supporting Autocrypt 1.1 and published as 'pgp Crate.' It passed a security audit, is used by Delta Chat, and can compile to WASM.

ElephantSQL Is Shutting Down

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ElephantSQL announces the discontinuation of its hosted PostgreSQL services, with an end date set for January 27, 2025. The company is shifting focus to AMQP protocol services via CloudAMQP and LavinMQ.

Diffoscope – In-depth comparison of files, archives, and directories

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Diffoscope is a tool for comparing files and directories, supporting a vast array of formats and able to transform binary data into readable form. It is free software under the GPL v3, extendable, and maintained by a diverse community.

Xkcd 1928: Seven Years (2017)

Becky Beaton, a cartoonist's sister, has cancer and her treatment can be supported online. The xkcd website humorously suggests outdated tech for optimal viewing and allows comic sharing.

When a black hole and a neutron star merge

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Scientists have discovered an object with a mass that falls into the previously thought empty gap between the heaviest neutron stars and the lightest black holes, challenging current theoretical understanding of astrophysical phenomena. Improvements to gravitational-wave detectors have increased their sensitivity, allowing for the detection of this object, which is believed to be a neutron ...

ClangQL: A tool to run SQL-like query on C/C++ Code

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ClangQL enables SQL-style queries on C/C++ code using GitQL SDK, requiring LibClang 17 for installation or building from source. It supports various SQL operations, including selection and function count.

The Linux Command Line

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You have Linux installed and running. The GUI is working fine, but you are getting tired of changing your desktop themes. You keep seeing this "terminal" thing. Don't worry, we'll show you what to do. © 2000-2024, William E. Shotts, Jr. Verbatim copying and distribution of this entire article is permitted in any medium, provided this copyright notice is preserved.

Facebook banned website that links to critical article, claims phishing

Looks like it a few domains, including thehandbasket.co, were mistakenly classified as a phishing site, which has since been corrected as Andy mentioned. Unfortunately, at our scale, we get false positives on safety measures all the time. Apologies for the trouble.

Greaseweazle

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The Greaseweazle is a versatile USB tool for reading/writing various floppy disks and can save DOS/CP/M disks, with easy installation compared to Kryoflux. It supports multiple drive types and interfaces, with user-friendly GUI options available.

What makes housing so expensive?

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The article discusses the high costs of housing, noting that the largest expense is building the physical structure, while land costs, exacerbated by regulatory restrictions, dominate in urban areas. It also highlights the difficulty in reducing construction costs due to the complex coordination required between various trades.

Flyweight: A Node.js ORM Specifically for SQLite

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Flyweight is an ORM for SQLite and NodeJS with a simple API and advanced SQL query parsing, supporting custom types and regular expressions. It offers methods for CRUD operations and handles transactions efficiently.

AI is not your friend

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The article suggests AI advertising is predatory, exploiting insecurities and addictions, and warns that "free" services are a facade for data exploitation and environmental harm. It criticizes the digital economy's focus on wants over needs, leading to overconsumption and lack of free time.

The Bulgarian Computer's Global Reach: On Victor Petrov's "Balkan Cyberia"

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The article reveals Bulgaria's unexpected rise as a computing powerhouse during the Cold War, becoming a major computer producer with significant global influence. It collapsed in 1990, fading into obscurity due to geopolitical marginalization and the fall of communism.

Minibone: practical end-to-end encryption for web apps

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Minibone is a secure library using AES-GCM-256 for end-to-end encryption, designed for easy integration and minimal dependency risks. It ensures data confidentiality and integrity but not availability or freshness if compromised.

PM2: Production Process Manager with a Built-In Load Balancer

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PM2 manages and load-balances Node.js applications, supporting all versions from 12.X, enhancing performance and reliability. It offers seamless administration commands and ensures process persistence across server restarts.

Ibiza locals living in cars as party island sees rents soar

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"All the work you could want, but there isn't anywhere to live," say those struggling on the island.

Boeing put Wall Street first, safety second ahead of Alaska Air blowout

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Boeing's long-term decline in safety standards and reputation is traced back to its leadership's decision to prioritize shareholder interests and financial metrics over safety and quality, leading to cost-cutting measures that alienated its workforce and suppliers. Despite short-term financial gains, this strategy resulted in disastrous airplane design and quality issues, damaging Boeing's ...

Show HN: Flash Notes – Flashcards for Your Notes, LLM, iOS/macOS Sync

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Flash Notes offers a personalized learning experience with AI-powered flashcards and algorithms based on spaced repetition, syncing across iOS and MacOS devices. It's designed for efficient knowledge absorption, adapting to users' schedules and ensuring privacy with iCloud storage.

The French aristocrat who understood evolution 100 years before Darwin

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Darwin discovered a similarity between his work and that of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, who had earlier ideas about species change and evolution. Buffon's groundbreaking work, including concepts of extinction and genetics, was controversial and censured in his time.

ActivityPub/Nostr/At-Bluesky Compared

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The article explores distributed social media networks, focusing on a comparison of protocols like Activity Pub. It discusses ease of use, client customization, and portability, highlighting Activity Pub's moderate difficulty, server control over accounts, and potential issues with scaling and moderation.

U.S., Canada put 7 year ban on all forms of salmon fishing in Yukon, Alaska

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Canada and the U.S. have signed a seven-year moratorium on chinook salmon fishing to rebuild stocks, with the goal of 71,000 fish reaching Canadian spawning grounds. First Nations, prioritizing salmon conservation, support the agreement and its inclusion of traditional knowledge and limited harvesting under certain conditions.

Best Buy Geek Squad employees report mass layoffs

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Best Buy CEO announces layoffs amid a shift from physical media to AI and health tech. Ex-Geek Squad employees share badge photos online in solidarity after abrupt layoffs.

Currying

Currying transforms multi-argument functions into a sequence of single-argument functions. Haskell treats all functions as curried, simplifying formal proofs and enabling idiomatic techniques.

ReAMP, a Winamp Remake in Swift

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Re:AMP is a fast, flexible, high-fidelity music player for macOS X, fully written in Swift. Re:Amp supports a lot of audio formats, custom interfaces called skins from classic Winamp. Re:Amp is freeware. Please leave you feedback in our forum or via mail. If you like re:AMP, please consider a small donation to help us pay our bills here. Thank you for any donation!

Show HN: Bonk, a command-line tool for X11 window management

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Bonk is a CLI toolkit for managing window properties and decorations, requiring a C compiler and specific libraries to build. It includes subcommands like get-focus and lower, with the ability to specify windows for operations using --window argument.

Landfills Leak More Planet-Baking Methane Than We Thought

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Carbon Mapper's study reveals U.S. landfills emit 40% more methane than EPA estimates, with leaks causing most emissions. Technological advances and updated regulations could significantly reduce these potent greenhouse gas emissions.

Autodafe: Tools for freeing your project from the clammy grip of autotools

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Tools for freeing your project from the clammy grip of autotools.

AI assists clinicians in responding to patient messages at Stanford Medicine

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Stanford Medicine researchers report that AI-generated drafts for patient portal responses alleviate clinician burnout by reducing clerical work. The study shows promise for AI in healthcare, enhancing workflow and potentially evolving to broader applications.

Nix – A One Pager

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Neurons in the brain appear to follow a distinct mathematical pattern

NASA's LRO Finds Photo Op as It Zips Past SKorea's Danuri Moon Orbiter

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NASA's LRO captured images of Korea's Danuri orbiter using precise timing due to their high relative speeds. Despite the brief exposure time, Danuri appears elongated in the images.

Blind internet users struggle with error-prone AI aids

The article offers a $75 monthly subscription for full digital access to Financial Times journalism, with the option to cancel during the trial. A yearly payment grants a 20% discount.

SFMTA's train system running on floppy disks; city fears 'catastrophic failure'

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San Francisco's train system still uses floppy disks for operation, with plans to upgrade the outdated technology. The upgrade will take a decade and cost millions, aiming for a more reliable, unified control system.

Fire alarm audio detection, using FFTs and Go

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The article describes a local alarm detection system using a Raspberry Pi, which analyzes audio with FFTs and pattern matching, and can trigger alerts or take photos. It includes instructions for setup and usage, with a focus on privacy and minimal dependencies.

US braces for cicadas by the trillion as two broods of periodic insects coincide

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Trillions of cicadas from two broods, Brood XIX and Brood XII, are set to emerge simultaneously from the earth in midwestern and eastern United States, an event that hasn't occurred since 1803. This phenomenon, known as "cicada-geddon" or "cicada-palooza", will see the insects emerge en masse from their 13 and 17-year dormancies, respectively, creating a grand ecological spectacle, despite ...

LLMs can't simulate a Turing machine reliably

Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.

Autonomous Weapons: The False Promise of Civilian Protection (2022)

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The article discusses the ethical implications and operational uncertainties surrounding the development and potential deployment of autonomous weapons systems (AWS), also known as killer robots, in modern warfare. It highlights the lack of consensus on the definition and regulation of AWS, the risks to civilians, and the need for strict international agreements to ensure human control and ...

Sophia: Scalable Stochastic 2nd-Order Optimizer for Language Model Pre-Training

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The article introduces Sophia, a scalable second-order optimizer for language model pre-training that uses a lightweight estimate of the diagonal Hessian as a preconditioner, offering a 2x speed-up compared to Adam while achieving the same perplexity with 50% fewer steps, less total compute, and reduced wall-clock time. Theoretically, Sophia adapts to the heterogeneous curvatures in different ...

Helixx: $6 a day EV subscription service could disrupt the auto industry

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Helixx Technologies introduces a disruptive electric car and van subscription service in Southeast Asia, offering vehicles at $0.25 per hour with insurance and maintenance included, and a quick replacement policy for minimal downtime. The model challenges traditional ownership, aiming at developing markets with a 'Factory in a Box' system for local vehicle production.

Justin Trudeau announces $2.4B for AI investments in Canada

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The Canadian government is investing $2.4 billion in AI, including a $2 billion fund for computing access and infrastructure, and plans for AI adoption in various sectors. Trudeau rebuffed Conservative criticism on inflation and taxes, while the Liberals' budget includes housing initiatives and AI regulation.

A town employee lowered the fluoride in water for years (2022)

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Residents in Richmond, Vermont, were unaware that fluoride levels in their water had been reduced, raising health and transparency concerns. The unilateral decision by a water official has sparked debate over the practice of water fluoridation and public consent.

We Can Slay Giants

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The author describes taking action against Meta's censorship by republishing a blocked article, resulting in a temporary ban and widespread blocking of their site links. Despite a vague apology from Meta, the author highlights the importance of diverse social media and independent journalism.

Kodi 21.0 "Omega"

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Kodi has announced the release of its latest version, v21.0 "Omega", which includes over 3,750 commits from its previous version, v20.0 "Nexus". The new release features improvements in controller configuration for games, an in-game window to view game port connections, enhancements in the stability, performance, and safety of Kodi, and a notable contribution for Android users to convert less ...

Generative artificial intelligence is simply a waste of our time and money

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Generative AI, while having playful uses, is criticized for its high social and environmental costs, including energy consumption and the monopolization of computing capacity. It's also diverting significant investment from potentially more beneficial areas, with concerns over its ability to address actual social problems.

NASA direct coverage of the 2024 eclipse

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NASA will broadcast the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, with live feeds, expert commentary, and demos. They'll also launch sounding rockets for the APEP mission during the eclipse.

Why is software quality worse than a decado ago

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The article discusses the declining quality of software due to its complexity and the challenges in maintaining functionality, reliability, usability, and security. It critiques the software industry's competency crisis, the distraction of developers, and the influence of thought leaders on engineering practices.

Exposure therapy for arachnophobia can benefit unrelated fears, study finds

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Neuroimaging shows altered brain structures in socially anxious individuals, and therapy pre-COVID-19 aids resilience. Studies link anxiety in females to brain chemicals, and in college students to celebrity worship and phone addiction.

My son and 27 others have died at skydiving centre. How is it still open?

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Tyler Turner died in a skydiving accident in 2016 when his parachute failed to open. His mother, unaware of the center's fatality record, campaigns for stricter skydiving regulations.

Boeing 737-800 makes emergency landing after its engine cowling detached

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Comparing Desoldering Tools

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Lee compares the Hakko FR301 desoldering gun to a cheaper Duratool model, highlighting the Hakko's ease of cleaning and better suction. The video concludes with both guns effectively desoldering, but the Hakko is preferred for frequent use, while the Duratool suffices for occasional tasks.

Let's Compute – Issues 1 to 12 (1990-1991)

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"Let's Compute!" was a British magazine that ran from August 1990 to July 1991, catering to users of various computing platforms such as Electron, BBC Micro, Commodore, Atari ST, Spectrum, Archimedes, and Amstrad CPC. The magazine, priced at 99 pence and spanning 12 issues, was packed with game reviews, news, cartoons, reader queries, and type-ins, offering specific instructions for adapting ...

A California 'Right to Disconnect'?

The article discusses a new California bill advocating for an employee's right to disconnect from work communications after hours, inspired by similar laws in countries like France and Italy. Proponents argue it addresses the work-life balance disrupted by smartphones.

Rendering string diagrams recursively [pdf]

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The article presents a method for computing the layout of string diagrams through folding over their algebraic representation. It introduces a novel storage system using binary space-partition trees and an implementation in Haskell.

Elon Musk's leadership beginning to splinter Tesla loyalists as car sales drop

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Tesla investors express concern over Elon Musk's part-time dedication as CEO, fearing his focus on other interests is impacting the company's performance. A court voided Musk's record $56 billion compensation deal, prompting a shareholder vote on a new package as Tesla faces declining car sales and criticism over Musk's online behavior.

How not to write an async runtime in Rust

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The article describes a hastily assembled async runtime example with bugs and design flaws, borrowing heavily from the futures crate. It concludes with a basic scheduler, hinting at future IoSource reactor integration.

Engineers Pinpoint Cause of Voyager 1 Issue, Are Working on Solution

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NASA's Voyager 1 has been sending indecipherable data due to corrupted memory in its flight data subsystem, with engineers working to bypass the issue. Despite the setback, they remain hopeful for a solution to resume normal data transmission.

Eclipse 2024

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On April 8, 2024, North America will experience a total solar eclipse, eagerly anticipated by the author's family. The article emphasizes the importance of being close to the umbra's center for the best view and notes the regularity of eclipses due to the saros cycle.

Show HN: Suno AI Download – Download Suno AI Music Song MP3

1. Open the website https://suno.com/. 2. Click on the share button above any song to obtain the share URL. 3. Paste the URL onto our website https://sunoaidownload.com/. 4. Click 'Download'.

A simple 3-body problem simulator

三体2D模拟 去给作者加个星吧

Trudeau Unveils $1.8B Plan to Boost AI Sector in Canada

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Canada introduces a C$2.4 billion fund to advance its AI sector, including C$2 billion for tech infrastructure, coinciding with budget announcements by Prime Minister Trudeau.

Gen Z Are Increasingly Choosing Trade Schools over College

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Gen Z is opting for vocational training over college, driven by the high costs of education and the promising prospects in trades. This shift is backed by a rise in community college enrollments and increased interest in construction trades.

"If this one guy got hit by a bus, the software would fall apart."

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The article celebrates the unique gaming experience of DOS, particularly from 1990 to the mid-90s, highlighting VGA graphics and Sound Blaster audio. It lists the author's top 10 DOS games, noting the difficulty of choosing among many classics.

Atlanta Police Foundation pushed 'unprecedented' surveillance plan

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The Atlanta Police Foundation pushed for a surveillance program with Talitrix, raising legal and ethical concerns due to its invasive monitoring. Talitrix, linked to Georgia lawmakers, could subject individuals and their associates to constant surveillance.

Lightweight and fast AMQP (0-9-1) server

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LavinMQ is designed for speed with minimal RAM usage, capable of handling long queues and numerous connections with easy installation. It supports various configurations and AMQP client libraries, and efficiently manages message storage and queue operations on disk.

AIOS: LLM Agent Operating System

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AIOS integrates a large language model into operating systems, enhancing their capabilities and providing tools for developers. Recent updates include a shell simulator, API enhancements, and a new Discord community for collaboration.

Welcome to the VAIO Library

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The article describes the creation of a wiki for documenting Sony VAIO models, providing free downloads for drivers and recovery media. It invites readers to visit various site sections and considers donations to support the VAIO Library.