The FCC is voting on April 25 to restore net neutrality rules repealed in 2017, aiming to prevent ISPs from degrading service quality. However, proposed rules allow for potential "fast lanes" for certain apps by ISPs, which could undermine net neutrality principles.

The article discusses a paper by economists suggesting that the official U.S. inflation rate is misleading because it excludes rising interest costs, which affects consumer sentiment. The authors argue for a revised inflation measure that includes these costs, as the current method underrepresents the economic pressure on consumers.

The article discusses a framework for understanding product-market fit (PMF) through three archetypes—Hair on Fire, Hard Fact, and Future Vision—each representing different customer-product dynamics. It emphasizes the importance of how customers perceive problems and the need for a startup to identify its unique path to PMF.

The article discusses the contrasting autism spectrum manifestations in identical twins Sam and John, raising questions about genetic and environmental influences. It highlights their unique bond and the ongoing research to understand the nature and nurture aspects of autism.

The article discusses WebAssembly's (Wasm) limited success in web applications, citing successful cases like Photoshop but noting failures in DOM-heavy apps due to programming model differences. It suggests that Wasm could become more viable with upcoming support for garbage collection and smaller module sizes through efficient tree-shaking in compilers.

The article discusses a 48V 3000W off-grid solar system with an annual energy production of 1100kWh and a payback period of 3.5 years. It requires running cables from the system to each room and to the solar panels, but does not feed power back into the grid.

An anonymous Cold Warrior from the 1980s channeled his frustrations into creating an illustrated manuscript on a government-issue calendar, detailing a decade's events and personal sentiments. This unique chronicle, blending historical events with personal triumphs and grievances, is now for sale.

A man in Japan was arrested for selling altered Pokémon save data online, violating the 2019 Unfair Competition Prevention Act. He faces up to five years in jail or a hefty fine for his crimes that included customizing and selling rare Pokémon.

The author reflects on the early days of web design, noting the lack of resources and the use of rudimentary HTML for styling, which made consistency across web pages difficult. They reminisce about the simplicity and creativity of the time but also appreciate the advancements in web design, like the introduction of CSS, which made styling more efficient.

Microsoft is testing ads in the Start menu's Recommended section for Windows 11, targeting US Beta Channel Insiders, with options to disable them. The company's history of in-OS ads suggests this isn't a new practice, but user feedback might influence its permanence.

The author addresses responses to their blog post about a dispute with VCF, noting contradictions in the organization's structure and their personal decision on event attendance. They conclude by expressing that the incident has affected their future interactions but consider the matter closed.

Ubisoft has revoked licenses for the game "The Crew," making it inaccessible even for those who bought it, sparking outrage and calls for digital ownership protection. Despite the shutdown, a fan project aims to keep the game alive through server emulation, challenging Ubisoft's restrictive DRM.

David Uttal, a cognitive scientist, reflects on his poor navigation skills, which is a common trait among people. Research indicates that navigational ability is influenced more by individual experiences and environment than genetics, and cultural factors like gender equality and urban layout also play significant roles.

The article advises developers to register and sign in with their credentials for script or application execution. It also recommends using a unique and descriptive User-Agent, or reverting to default if issues arise.

The article discusses a Swift tutorial tailored for C++ developers, highlighting the similarities and differences between the two languages to facilitate learning Swift effectively. It emphasizes Swift's design to address common issues in C++, particularly around value types and immutability.

The article describes a Flask API that runs locally to mark YouTube videos with color-coded annotations based on Levenshtein and phonetic similarity. It also mentions the use of OpenAI's Whisper for audio-to-text conversion, with improvements by faster-whisper.

The article discusses Python's advancement in static types, highlighting matrix multiplication and the use of Numpy's np.ndarray type for type safety. It mentions the need for custom type-safe wrappers due to the numpy API's current limitations.

The article discusses the importance of average error in sensor measurements, highlighting Mean Absolute Error (MAE) and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) as key metrics for accuracy. It explains that RMSE is more sensitive to outliers and that both absolute and relative errors are critical for assessing sensor performance across various pollution levels.

Grain de Sail ll, a large cargo sailboat, arrived in New York with various French goods, emphasizing sustainable, low-emission shipping. The company, founded by renewable energy experts, aims to reduce maritime carbon footprint and promises quality maintenance of goods.

The study assesses large language models like GPT-4 and Claude 3 on regression tasks, showing they can match or exceed traditional methods. It also explores how model performance improves with more examples, achieving sub-linear regret.

The article discusses the author's update to their OpenBSD installer for personal devices, highlighting the system's ease of installation and cozy feel, but noting the need for a WiFi patch and a non-intuitive default desktop. They offer a simplified guide for setting up OpenBSD with a dwm desktop environment.

Columbia professor Johan de Jong has spent the last 15 years gathering the foundational theorems of algebraic geometry in one place. His creation, the Stacks Project, offers a new model for organizing and visualizing mathematical information.

Many state and public administrations from Helsinki to Lisbon operate with the software of the US corporation. It makes them vulnerable for hackers and spies, violates European public procurement l...

Artificial neural networks, when overtrained, can develop unique problem-solving abilities, a phenomenon OpenAI researchers named "grokking." These networks can generalize beyond memorization, leading to new insights into their inner workings and potential for understanding deep learning.

An Italian court ruled that Edizioni Conde Nast must pay Florence's Gallerie dell’Accademia for using Michelangelo’s David without permission. The case emphasized the protection of national cultural symbols and the museum's image rights.

Research indicates that physically attractive attorneys are more likely to win cases and receive favorable judgments, even when controlling for experience and race. This suggests an unconscious bias in legal decision-making, potentially affecting the fairness of outcomes.

Convex has evolved into a robust backend platform, designed for builders to develop without backend infrastructure concerns, now detailed in an open-source release. The platform functions as a cloud database executing application code as transactions, with a focus on ease of use and powerful features, avoiding early-stage schema constraints.

Emacs users frequently share Elisp expressions in chat to reference documentation, a practice rooted in tradition and convenience, enabling direct access to manuals within Emacs. Emacs also offers key-bindings to create these info expressions automatically, simplifying the process of sharing manual sections.

Israelis are instructed to stay near shelters due to Iran's attack, though educational activities remain canceled. Trump supports Israel, while the security cabinet empowers the war cabinet for swift responses; international reactions are mixed.

ZSV is a columnar data storage format that combines TSV and ZIP, offering simple creation and efficient querying. It avoids TSV limitations by storing columns in compressed ZIP files, but requires consistent row counts and forbids certain characters.

Grok-1.5V is a new multimodal model capable of processing text and visual information, set to be available to early testers and users. It excels in the RealWorldQA benchmark for real-world spatial understanding and aims to improve AI assistants' grasp of the physical world.

The article discusses a global collaborative effort to CT scan ray-finned fishes, revealing their complex bone structures, with over 500 species scanned in three months. The project aims to share the data online, increasing accessibility and reducing redundant research.

Dano is a tool that utilizes ffmpeg to create stable checksums for media files, which remain unchanged even when file names or metadata are altered. It facilitates easy verification of media integrity, akin to FLAC's checksum capabilities, and is useful for confirming file authenticity after changes.

The author advocates for self-hosting, highlighting cost savings and full data control, while acknowledging the technical challenges it presents. They also discuss Docker's evolution, which simplifies self-hosting and is essential for modern web development.

Purl is a versatile text parsing tool that surpasses traditional utilities like sed, with consistent functionality across Mac and Linux. It simplifies complex text manipulations with flexible input/output options, multiple filters, and direct file editing capabilities.

StockCake and StockTune, launched by Imaginary Machines, offer over a million AI-generated public domain images and nearly 100,000 audio tracks for free use. Founder Nen Fard envisions limitless media accessibility, despite potential legal challenges and future monetization plans.

Seamless software updates are crucial due to constant user engagement, requiring techniques to avoid downtime. Developers face migration challenges, like adding database columns, which can cause system issues, but strategies and tools like flyway can mitigate risks.

A Swiss milkmaid's accident in 1688 led to one of the earliest diagnoses of nostalgia, a severe homesickness labeled by Johannes Hofer, which was once considered fatal. Hofer's treatment included dietary changes and warm baths, but the only cure for advanced cases was returning home; otherwise, the prognosis was grim.

Open Circuits is a photographic exploration of the beautiful design inside everyday electronics. Its stunning cross-section photography unlocks a hidden world full of elegance, subtle complexity, and wonder. No Starch Press, September 2022, 304 pp. ISBN-13: 9781718502345 Available in Hardcover and eBook versions.

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Program synthesis constructs programs from formal specifications, aiming to ease coding burdens and optimize code. It has evolved since Alonzo Church's early work, with significant research contributions and practical interest surging in the 21st century.

A Japanese resident, Oliver Jia, reports a drastic decline in Kyoto's retro game stores' stock, attributing the shortage to tourists buying in bulk, often for resale. Despite a surge in tourism post-pandemic boosting the economy, locals like Jia face challenges in pursuing their gaming hobby due to depleted supplies.

The author describes progressing through a self-created "Bimodal Blitzathon," reading and listening to 50 Polish books in 50 days to improve language skills, despite challenges with complex texts and vocabulary retention. They advocate for the method's immersive learning and plan to share more insights and a detailed book on the technique.

The article recounts a complex troubleshooting journey at AdGear Technologies, where intermittent failures in SSH-based event log file transfers between London and Montreal data centers led to a discovery of predictable packet corruption caused by a single stuck bit in a network device. The issue was resolved by changing outbound routes after extensive testing and analysis using various ...

The article discusses various types of cookies used on websites, highlighting their roles in ensuring functionality, security, performance, and user experience. It also mentions cookies for analytics, advertising, and those yet to be categorized.

The article describes the author's realization of needing a better canned food organization system after accumulating excess cans, leading to the creation of a wall-mounted can dispenser made from 1x3 boards and acrylic glass for visibility and easy access. The dispenser's design is adjustable, with a recommendation for a safer 8-can height and an invitation to watch a build video and share ...

An anchorite lives a reclusive life for spiritual guidance, with hermitages ranging from caves to monastery buildings; labyrinths offer a contemplative experience differing from mazes. Ethics and morals diverge in meaning, while fables and parables teach through animal and human stories, respectively.

A person inquires on Reddit about *Buccaneer*, a BBS game their late father created, and discovers a supportive community that shares the game and a keygen, keeping his father's legacy alive.

OpenTTD celebrates its 20th anniversary with a major release, 14.0, introducing features like a slower calendar and ship pathfinding without buoys. The update also improves social platform integration, adds a survey tool, and enhances user interface and settings, all thanks to over 60 contributors.

Google is discontinuing its Google One VPN service, which was available to its cloud storage subscribers, due to low usage and technical issues, with a complete phase-out expected later in 2024. The service was available across various platforms but will now leave Windows and Mac users without Google's VPN support.

Mikoto, a bootstrapped project by a fresh graduate, significantly reduced costs by migrating from GKE to a self-managed Kubernetes cluster on Hetzner, cutting expenses by nearly 70%. They faced challenges with CockroachDB's compatibility and licensing, prompting a switch back to PostgreSQL, further optimizing their infrastructure.

A UC Berkeley atmospheric chemist's network of CO2 sensors in the San Francisco Bay Area has shown that electric vehicle adoption is reducing carbon emissions. The network's data indicates a need for faster emission reductions to meet California's ambitious 2045 net-zero goals.

The author has been using a Blackberry Curve 9360 and appreciates the freedom from GPS reliance, feeling more connected to their surroundings. They've adapted to its limitations, like lack of emoji support and app availability, by using workarounds like paper maps and Java ME programs.

An online resource for homotopy-coherent mathematics

The video criticizes the misleading marketing of AI products, emphasizing the need for honesty and transparency in the tech industry, and highlights the inefficiency of AI solutions due to misinformation and lack of clear communication. It also underscores the importance of skepticism and fact-checking to avoid accepting fake AI-generated content and to ensure integrity in AI development.

Huawei is establishing a large R&D center in Shanghai for semiconductor equipment to strengthen its chip supply chain amidst U.S. restrictions. The center aims to develop lithography machines, essential for advanced chip production, which is currently limited by U.S. export controls.

The article lists internship opportunities, emphasizing remote positions and the need for university relationships, with companies like Puma.tech focusing on privacy-first browsers and Sequoia Capital seeking U.S.-based college interns. Microsoft also offers various intern roles with some requiring office presence.

Let's Encrypt's cross-signed certificate chain with IdenTrust will expire on September 30, 2024, impacting legacy devices relying on it. Cloudflare plans to migrate certificates to a different CA before the expiry to maintain compatibility with older devices.

Android 15's first beta is released, inviting developers and early adopters to refine features and stability. It introduces edge-to-edge app display, OS support for app archiving, and various user privacy and productivity enhancements.

Alan Sparhawk's new band played in Minneapolis amidst a harsh winter, covering famous funk songs and originals, while mourning the recent loss of Mimi Parker, his wife and Low bandmate, to cancer. Low's music, known for its beauty and complexity, was shaped by Sparhawk and Parker's lifelong partnership and struggles.

The article highlights that burglaries in the US have decreased by 9.8% last year, continuing a 12-year decline. Major crimes have also fallen since the 1980s, with burglaries showing the most significant and consistent drop.

The article warns against redefining default parameter values in inherited virtual functions, as default values are statically bound, which can lead to unexpected behavior due to static and dynamic type differences. It explains this concept using an example and discusses the rationale behind the design choice for efficiency.

The article discusses the rediscovery of the Ksâr ‘Akil 4 child's remains through archival research, emphasizing the importance of such research in anthropology. It also highlights how the Ksâr ‘Akil children's remains and associated artifacts provide insight into the cultural and technological shifts during the Upper Paleolithic era.

The individual transferred their domain from Gandi.net to EuroDNS due to service changes, but faced issues when EuroDNS changed DNS servers without notice, causing email and website access problems. They reverted to Cloudflare, resolving the outage in 30 minutes, and seek a reliable registrar recommendation.

San Franciscans are risking fines for partially blocking sidewalks with their cars due to a lack of garage space or alternative uses for it. Mayor London Breed is increasing enforcement to ensure pedestrian safety, despite residents' pleas for leniency when space allows.

The article debates the validity of using "time spent on homework" as a measure of its effectiveness, highlighting issues with self-reporting accuracy and the various factors affecting study time. It references one solid study suggesting high school algebra homework is beneficial, while the effectiveness of homework in general remains inconclusive.

The article discusses the author's realization that Git's error messages can be confusing, even for experienced users, and provides strategies for deciphering them. It also respects the complexity of maintaining Git and translating its messages into multiple languages.

During a terrorist attack at a music festival in Israel, survivors under the influence of psychedelics experienced varied reactions, some feeling empowered to escape. Researchers at the University of Haifa are studying these survivors to understand the intersection of trauma and psychedelics, which could inform PTSD treatment.