The James Webb Space Telescope captured the clearest infrared images yet of the Horsehead Nebula in Orion, revealing its complex structure. These high-resolution observations provide a new perspective to study the nebula's evolution and interstellar processes.

Lady Log is an ad-free app for tracking menstrual cycles, offering easy recording, a glanceable interface, and statistics. Users can customize the app, view fertility estimates, but must note they are not for contraceptive use.

Russia's GRU Unit 29155, with aid from the Šapošnikov spy family, carried out sabotage in Czechia. The Šapošnikovs, under deep cover in Czechia, facilitated GRU operations and resided in a lavish Greek villa they disguised as a hotel.

Chat.lmsys.org's new model, gpt2-chatbot, offers exceptional chat capabilities suspected to be GPT-4.5 or GPT-5, with ratings inaccessible through the usual API. It's theorized to be an OpenAI stealth test, with unique rate limits for user interactions.

The study confirms it's possible to smear paint without forming valid Perl, using OCR to show only 93% of splatters parse as Perl code. Seven paint splatters were presented as non-valid Perl examples.

Microsoft released modified and non-compilable MS-DOS 4.0 source code, raising questions about historical accuracy. It reflects a multitasking DOS variant, distinct from the commercial single-tasking lineage and lacks comprehensive backup claims.

Physicists have successfully induced a thorium atomic nucleus into an excited state using lasers for the first time, heralding new high-precision technologies like nuclear clocks. The discovery could enable more accurate measurements in physics and potentially revolutionize timekeeping.

The article discusses the new features of systemd's v256 release and highlights the traditional importance and functionality of the "sudo" command in Linux.

The author replaced the Terramaster F2-221 NAS's OS storage with an external USB SSD, which proved inconvenient. They then designed a custom PCB to utilize the motherboard's PCIe connector for an internal NVMe SSD, successfully adding boot drive space without extra controllers.

Threlte enhances Three.js with a declarative approach and integrates with Svelte for event handling and state management. It offers plugins, a supportive community, and third-party integrations for comprehensive 3D scene creation.

The FCC fined AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon nearly $200 million for sharing customers' location data without consent. These carriers sold data to third parties and failed to protect it, disregarding customer privacy laws.

GitHub introduces Copilot Workspace, a natural language coding environment that boosts productivity and lowers the barrier to software development. The platform provides AI-driven planning, coding, testing, and collaboration tools accessible from any device.

An individual unexpectedly incurred a $1300 AWS bill due to a flood of unauthorized S3 PUT requests caused by an open-source tool's default setting. AWS canceled the bill as an exception, underscoring the need to secure S3 bucket names and settings.

Tedium explores the origin and purpose of the IMEI code: a unique identifier for mobile phones, highlighting its role in device tracking and public safety. Serial codes are essential for product tracking, tackling theft, and managing complex manufacturing.

Iceland's digital endorsement process for presidential candidates led to confusion, with 82 people, including unlikely candidates, accidentally running due to poor website UX. After redesign, accidental candidacies dropped, and the site prioritizes endorsements with clearer instructions.

FireChat, an app enabling off-grid communication through peer-to-peer mesh networks, was embraced globally by pro-democracy movements. Its abrupt disappearance in 2020, amidst global unrest and without explanation, raises questions about its impact on decentralized communication.

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Exploit.education offers learning resources on cybersecurity, focusing on vulnerabilities and exploit development. It has courses for different skill levels and systems, and includes a CTF event from Ruxcon 2012.

Jeremy Howard expresses concerns that bill SB-1047 may harm innovation and open-source AI development, citing broad definitions and restrictive requirements. He suggests focusing on AI application regulation and supporting open-source growth.

Prefixes can be misleading and carry various meanings, exemplified by 'in-'. The term 'nonplussed' has evolved from meaning "quandary" to "unconcerned," though some consider the latter incorrect.

memary expands LLM capabilities by integrating knowledge graphs for in-depth retrieval and memory modules that track user interactions, enabling personalized and contextually relevant responses. It records user knowledge depth/breadth and uses entity ranking for tailored interactions.

The article discusses the complexities of different character encoding systems like ASCII and Unicode, and how these differences can lead to confusion when representing characters across various platforms. It also mentions methods for detecting and dealing with different encodings, such as byte checks and frequency analysis.

The FCC fined T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon $196 million for illegally sharing customer location data without consent. The carriers plan to appeal these fines, which stem from Realize data-sharing programs already discontinued.

Wristwatches offer complications beyond time-telling, like date and moon phases; mechanical watches struggle with these features. Perpetual calendars adjust for variable month lengths and leap years, marking the pinnacle of watchmaking complexity.

Hotseat's testing with lawyers finds that despite ChatGPT's improvements at handling specific legal queries when properly prompted, it's not yet fit to replace legal jobs due to errors and limited scope. The company explores refining AI for better document analysis in legal tech.

When the BBC's Katherine Latham made a pond with just a plant pot, some rocks and a few native pond plants, she was amazed at the speed wildlife moved in.

Insurers like Cigna allegedly pressure doctors to prioritize speed over accuracy in handling claims, leading to wrongful denials. Whistleblowers reveal internal practices that undermine patient care for the sake of productivity metrics.

The article critiques "dopamine culture" driven by social media, which aims to addict users, especially children, to maximize ad revenue. It highlights concerns over increasing screen time and its correlation with deteriorating youth mental health.

Angle-grinder is a command-line tool for parsing and analyzing data, capable of processing over 1M rows per second and updating results live in the terminal. It supports various data operations and has binaries for Linux and OSX, with source compilation for other platforms.

The Haiku Vector Icon Format (HVIF) is a file format used to store icons for the Haiku operating system. It is designed to be small and efficient, with a focus on abstract, symbolic icons. Unlike bitmap formats, HVIF uses vector graphics to represent icons, which allows for easy resizing without losing quality. The file format is based on a binary format and is designed to be easy to parse ...

During WWII, Geoffrey Pyke proposed an unsinkable aircraft carrier made of ice, leading to the creation of a prototype named Project Habakkuk. Despite initial success and the development of pykrete, the project was abandoned due to high costs and changing wartime needs.

Dokploy is a free self-hostable Platform as a Service (PaaS) that simplifies the deployment and management of applications and databases using Docker and Traefik. Designed to enhance efficiency and security, Dokploy allows you to deploy your applications on any VPS. Databases: Create and manage databases with support for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, Redis, and more.

The article discusses various charting libraries, highlighting Apache Echarts for comprehensive features despite complex documentation, and Nivo for simplicity and React compatibility. Echarts is praised for flexibility, while Observable Plot and Highcharts are noted for ease of use and polished appearance.

LWN article reveals Nix founder Eelco Dolstra's alleged overreach in governance, undermining decision-making processes, and fostering a culture of disempowerment. Contributors are resigning and calling for his resignation due to the project's leadership issues.

An IT glitch leaves the cabin crew expecting to welcome a baby on board rather than a centenarian.

Marc Andreessen is criticized for his seemingly conflicting beliefs, mixing libertarian ideals with support for the American elite's power, including the war machine. His attitudes and statements suggest a disregard for the common American, prioritizing wealth and power accumulation.

The article discusses the development of an emulator for the AT&T UNIX PC, capable of booting the 3B1 UNIX operating system and running various software. Although key peripherals are not emulated yet, the emulator is functional, with contributions from the community enhancing its capabilities.

CloudGoat is a tool designed for AWS security training, offering various scenarios for users to explore and exploit vulnerabilities. It emphasizes safe, educational experiences, with careful documentation and modularity for ease of use and expansion.

Kaytu provides cloud cost optimization by analyzing usage and suggesting ideal configurations. It respects privacy with an open-source approach and plans to expand features, including Azure support and GPU optimization.

Image interpolation is a technique used to guess pixels between pixels in an image. Bilinear and bicubic are common interpolations. Bilinear makes the image continuous but not smooth, while bicubic smudges the image but makes it smooth. Inverse weight interpolation is a close relative of SWInE and is used for image interpolation. The formula for inverse weight interpolation is a weighted sum ...

What happened? Today I was googling various infrastructure related searches and noticed a worrying trend of Pulumi AI answers getting indexed and ranking high on Google results, regardless of the quality of the AI answer itself or if the...

EU antitrust officials designate iPadOS as a gatekeeper, imposing strict regulations to ensure fair competition. Apple has six months to comply with the DMA, with potential penalties for non-compliance.

An entrepreneur reflects on their journey from a commune upbringing to grappling with the contradictions between personal beliefs and the realities of running a corporation, revealing mismatches between ideology and strategy. Modern capitalism is critiqued for its resemblance to centralized planning within corporations, despite its free market facade.

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The article is a comprehensive guide to everything curl, a command-line tool and library used for transferring data over the internet. The guide covers the project's history, development, and usage, and is intended for both casual readers and experienced developers. It is an open-source project that is free to download, read, and contribute to. The guide is available online at ...

London Drugs closes Western Canada stores due to a cybersecurity incident but ensures pharmacists are available for urgent needs. The company is investigating the attack with experts and believes no customer or employee data is compromised.

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The script installs Tailscale on different Linux distributions by detecting the OS, version, and package system, and supports keyring installation. It ensures installation through either `curl` or `wget` and checks internet connectivity.

Staff warned OpenAI's board about AI threatening humanity, while the media's superficial report on the discovery lacked context. Despite past AI prowess in math, Q* may not signify human-level intelligence.

The author shares their experience learning CLIPS, a programming language developed by NASA in the '80s, underscoring its active development and unique features like the Rete algorithm. The tutorial aims to guide newcomers through Rules Engines and Expert Systems with emphasis on documentation and community support.

Two civilizations are locked in a grand struggle for dominance, with one using superior technology to spy and the fragile other seeking to ensure mutual destruction as a deterrent. Liu Cixin's science-fiction trilogy reflects China's aspirations and technological competition, paralleling real-world tensions.

Czech Republic's NCOZ concluded Russian military intelligence GRU was behind the 2014 Vrbětice ammunition depot explosions to prevent arms transfers. Despite cooperation with international bodies, prosecution is hindered as suspects reside in Russia.

Daniel Dennett, a philosopher and author, died last week. He was known for his work on consciousness and the idea that it is an illusion. The author of Consciousness Explained, Dennett believed that consciousness is a product of the brain and not a separate entity. The book argues that consciousness is an illusion, and that the perception of it is a result of the brain's activity. The book is ...

A Taiwanese study of 1.9 million youths found better physical fitness linked to lower mental disorder risks. The study highlights cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness as protective factors.

The article discusses improvements in the Roc programming language that simplify I/O operations. Syntax sugar with a "!" operator made I/O in Roc comparable to imperative languages while retaining pure functional aspects.

Phishing attacks mimic USPS websites, with holiday seasons seeing higher fake site traffic than real ones. People are advised to manually check package statuses on the official site to avoid scams.

The article discusses the importance of Full Disk Encryption (FDE) in securing mobile devices against unauthorized physical data access. However, devices are often suspended instead of switched off, leaving confidential data in RAM vulnerable to cold boot, JTAG or DMA attacks. The authors present FridgeLock, a Linux Kernel Module (LKM) that adds memory encryption on suspend to prevent data ...

Tiered storage in streaming systems like Kafka aims to reduce costs by storing current data on expensive disks and historical data in cheaper object storage. However, in practice, it introduces complexity and operational challenges without significantly lowering overall expenses, particularly due to high cloud networking fees.

Law enforcement officials are pushing for access to encrypted communications despite risks of misuse and creating systemic vulnerabilities, arguing it is necessary for public safety. Critics argue this undermines privacy, as bad actors will find alternative communication means, leaving law-abiding citizens' data exposed.

South Korea's live births in February hit a historic low of 19,362, continuing a 17-month year-over-year decline. The country also experienced a natural population decline, with deaths surpassing births for the 52nd consecutive month.

GDPR mandates accurate data and user access to it, but OpenAI admits ChatGPT may offer incorrect info without source details. noyb filed a complaint, as inaccuracies breach EU law on personal data.

Pando, an ancient and massive forest organism, whispers through vibrations picked up by sound artistry, revealing potential scientific insights into its vast root system. While Pando is deteriorating due to human impact, recordings may help study its health and ecosystem.

Map charts slowed due to the k-means clustering function; an open-source typo fix sped it up 20 times, improving performance for all users. The fix transformed the execution time from O(n^2) to the claimed O(nlog(n)).

The Free Software Foundation criticizes Vizio's misuse of its FAQs in a court case to avoid sharing source code as required under GPL licenses. The FSF insists on users' rights to legally enforce GPL compliance, seeking support.

The article argues that high-quality state schools can be a better choice than Ivy League universities for some students, as elite private colleges face declining public perceptions and the benefits of their degrees may diminish. The author also expects problems at private colleges to worsen, citing political polarization and practical failings.

The new Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3 impresses with its combination of performance, battery life, and elegant design, proving to be reliable and progressively more appealing to the reviewer. Minor design criticisms don't detract from its overall value and satisfying user experience.

The G7 has pledged to phase out coal by the mid-2030s, with Japan and the US making explicit commitments. While coal usage has declined, G7's reliance on gas for electricity has increased, highlighting the need for a complete fossil fuel phase-out.

Canva's Creators program, aimed at empowering global design and publishing, has seen creator content usage double every 18 months, leading to a complex but essential payment tracking overhaul. To address accuracy, scalability, and operability, Canva transitioned from OLTP to OLAP databases, simplifying processes and significantly reducing incidents and recovery times.

The article discusses a multi-year project to split an existing SaaS product from one AWS region into separate instances in several AWS regions to improve availability and reliability. The main motivation for the migration is consolidation of infrastructure improvements. The author describes the limitations of Elasticsearch, including its inability to output more than 10,000 documents per API ...

PowerShell is an advanced Microsoft scripting language that's object-oriented and can be used interactively. It integrates with .NET and varies in compatibility, with two main versions: Windows-only PowerShell 5.1 and cross-platform PowerShell 7.x.

An individual's research into bit arrays leads to the discovery of an interesting word game invented by mathematician Anatol W. Holt, where players guess a word based on odd/even letter position matches from probe words. This concept inspires thoughts on creating a dictionary-based computer version and the complexity of solving with extended word lengths.

Laos immigrant and cancer patient Cheng "Charlie" Saephan won half of a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot with his wife, planning to seek better medical care. The other half goes to their friend Laiza Chao, who contributed to the ticket purchase.

The Parker Solar Probe, launched in 2018, has collected data that shows how small-scale magnetic activity within the solar atmosphere heats the corona. The sun's magnetic engine, called the solar dynamo, drives solar activity, which waxes and wanes over periods of roughly 11 years. The Parker Solar Probe has found that magnetic fields at small scales are responsible for coronal heating.

Physicists achieved the first targeted excitation of a thorium atomic nucleus, promising precise measurement applications. This breakthrough unites quantum physics with nuclear physics, opening up research in fundamental physics and precision timekeeping.

A new UK law mandates manufacturers to adopt more robust cybersecurity measures for smart devices, with fines for non-compliance. The law aims to protect consumers from cyber risks associated with the increasing number of internet-connected gadgets.

MIT Professor Brett McGuire's group has discovered a previously unknown molecule in space using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA). The molecule, 2-methoxyethanol, was detected in the star-forming region NGC 6334I and its abundance and excitation temperature were derived. The discovery of this large and complex molecule helps researchers understand the development of ...

Researchers suggest ultra-processed foods (UPF) drive serious health issues like obesity and heart disease. Yet, contradictory evidence and study limitations urge caution before condemning UPFs outright, advocating for more nuanced dietary changes.

The article suggests most investments in stocks, bonds and real estate typically underperform gold due to a few outperformers. It also argues that businesses and properties often make sense for owner-operators and workers, not outside passive investors.

A Swedish Tesla driver who had activated Autopilot fell asleep at the wheel. The car continued to drive for 25 miles before the police managed to stop it.

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The U.S. economy experienced a surge with low inflation, strong job growth, and accelerated annual growth, all while avoiding a recession. Despite pessimistic polls, consumer spending on goods and leisure soared, marking a return to pre-pandemic normalcy.

The article criticizes the impact of a managerial class, including Adam Mosseri and Sheryl Sandberg, on technological innovation and product quality, highlighting their focus on profits over product functionality. It also depicts Sam Altman as a non-technical management consultant, casting doubt on his contributions to OpenAI and his influence on the tech industry.

Phreaking involves hacking telephone systems to make free calls, with early techniques using generated tones. It evolved alongside technology, influencing hackers and major figures like Apple's founders.

Operation Clean Hands exposed corruption in football, leading to the EU adding the sport to its money-laundering watchlist. New rules will now require clubs to implement strict identity checks and report suspicious transactions by 2029.

The Japanese yen hit a new low since 1990 at 160 against the U.S. dollar and has remained weak following the Bank of Japan's policy change in March. Despite the rapid decline, Japanese authorities have not intervened but have warned against excessive volatility.

The article reveals that "The Biggest Loser" contestants experienced significant metabolism slowdown after weight loss, requiring them to maintain an extremely low-calorie diet to keep weight off. It also explains a study suggesting sustained physical activity can aid in maintaining weight loss, despite a lower resting metabolic rate.

A world-class violinist, Joshua Bell, performed incognito at a Washington D.C. metro station for an experiment on perception. Despite his exceptional skill and a valuable Stradivarius violin, his morning rush hour performance went largely unnoticed by passersby.

The article discusses the author's experience with takehome assessments, which are assignments given to job candidates to complete on their own time. The author notes that takehome assessments are becoming increasingly popular in the tech industry, and that they can be a good way for companies to evaluate a candidate's skills and work ethic. The article also discusses the different types of ...

The recent software update enhances USB audio handling and alters IP stack behavior, ensuring routes are interface-bound and removing defunct ones. It also introduces various installation methods for PCs and different Raspberry Pi models.

The ISO-approved SCI Specification provides a standardized method for the tech sector to measure and reduce software's carbon footprint, heralding a new era of sustainable innovation. Version 1.1 is now accessible, encouraging wide industry adoption for genuine emissions reduction.

The article offers a subscription to the Financial Times at $75 per month with complete digital access on any device and cancelation option during the trial. A 20% discount is provided for upfront annual payment.

GitHub unveiled Copilot Workspace, an AI-integrated dev environment aiming to streamline the coding process from brainstorming to execution. The tool seeks to reduce developer friction and complement existing workflows, while concerns about the quality and security of AI-generated code persist.

Copilot Workspace assists with coding tasks by understanding natural language intents to propose and implement action plans, which can be iterated and shared. It integrates tools for code validation and supports multiple development environments, including Co-piloted PR creation and a full IDE experience.

The Nix community is embroiled in discord due to leadership inaction and the need for clear project direction, putting its future at a crossroads with potential democratic reforms. Tension between the NixOS Foundation's inadequate governance and contributor dissatisfaction threatens the project's cooperative spirit and growth.

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Anton Iagounov was arrested for years of impersonating law enforcement agencies, making bomb threats, and falsifying search warrants. His widespread deceit culminated in numerous charges and his eventual federal arrest.

The article traces the evolution of operating system support in PostgreSQL, noting additions like Windows and removals like AIX. It also discusses the shift to supporting CPU architectures and platform sub-variants.

African countries quickly adopted mobile payments, leapfrogging traditional credit systems, whereas the U.S. had little incentive to evolve beyond "good enough" credit cards and banking. AI is poised to similarly leapfrog outdated SaaS in lagging industries like agriculture and construction by offering simple, transformative solutions.

React Bricks enables marketers to create visual content blocks using React and TypeScript, ensuring brand image consistency. The marketing team can compose pages visually with ease, and the CLI offers various starter options and frameworks.

The article debates the responsibility of open source software creators versus companies in software liability, pointing out that while modern software largely comprises open source code, the recent XZ Utils backdoor raises questions about developer liability, especially when malicious intent is involved. It suggests that liability laws could lead to corporations investing in or altering ...

Drew Baglino sold almost all of his Tesla shares worth $181 million after leaving the company. His exit and stock sale come amid Tesla's challenges with its solar roof business and the 4680 battery cell production.

Apple's demand for the Apple Vision Pro is declining, and they plan to launch a successor by late 2026; pricing remains a problem. They might lower costs by sourcing cheaper components, with a cheaper model possible by 2025.

Scientists have developed a method to halt light using deformed silicon crystals, which could enhance photonic devices. The technique creates 'Landau levels for photons' enabling controlled manipulation of light on a nanoscale.

The article highlights the prevalence of Bash and vanilla PHP in a Linux-based firm, noting their resilience to bit rot and continued widespread use despite not being cutting-edge.

Catholic Answers' AI "Father Justin" was rebranded as "Justin" after pretending to be a real priest and causing ecclesiastical controversy. The group faced criticism and acted fast to change the bot's representation from clergy to lay theologian.

The article details Friedrich Wilhelm von Struve's establishment of the Struve Geodetic Arc in the 19th century to measure Earth's size, proving Earth's ellipsoidal shape. The Arc was an international endeavor that took decades and remains significant today.

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Spotify reconciles its autonomous engineering structure with customer experience by using design systems like Encore for local customization and Turnkey for unified support. Employing facade patterns, S4X-Masthead ensures consistent user navigation across its platforms.

GitHub has released Copilot Workspace, an AI-native developer environment that uses natural language to help developers brainstorm, plan, build, test, and run code faster and easier than before. Copilot Workspace is task-centric and aims to reduce friction needed to start a task, while Copilot helps complete a thought already started and can help synthesize code in a single file at your ...

The article narrates the evolution of communication from cave paintings to digital messages, highlighting Samuel Morse's telegraph in 1844 and the rise of email and networked computers, like ARPANET and PLATO, in the 1960s and 1970s. It also mentions the first phishing scam on PLATO in 1971.

RAG, a technique improving language model responses through database search, considers vectorizing the web for domain-specific LLM queries. The article explores using SQLite for a content-sharing protocol, reducing server loads and addressing ethical content use.

The article describes the "quiet quitting" phenomenon, where employees only do what's required and no more, worsened post-pandemic, causing managerial challenges despite workers meeting performance standards. The trend is linked to feeling undervalued, with experts suggesting employers reassess role expectations and support needs to address the imbalance.