Silicon Valley's best kept secret: Founder liquidity

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Founders of venture-backed companies often receive liquidity during funding rounds, allowing them to secure personal financial stability, while employees remain "all-in" with no similar opportunities. This practice is often kept secret, undermining the narrative of the founder who takes immense risk, and it's essential to increase transparency to level the playing field and allow employees to ...

The GJK Algorithm: A weird and beautiful way to do a simple thing

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The GJK algorithm is a method for determining whether two convex shapes overlap by iteratively finding points on the boundary of the Minkowski difference of the shapes and checking if it contains the origin. The algorithm uses the support function to find points on the boundary and iteratively refines the simplex until it contains the origin, returning true if the shapes overlap and false otherwise.

Elixir 1.17 released: set-theoretic types in patterns, durations, OTP 27

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Elixir v1.17 introduces set-theoretic types, enabling the compiler to find faults and bugs in codebases without requiring changes to existing software. The new version also adds support for Erlang/OTP 27, a new calendar-related data type (Duration), and a Date.shift/2 function, as well as several other features and improvements.

Japan enacts law to promote competition in smartphone app stores

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Japan's parliament passed a law to promote competition in smartphone app stores by restricting Apple and Google from limiting third-party apps. The law prohibits tech giants from gatekeeping and prioritizing their own services, with penalties up to 30% of revenue for violations.

Serious Sam handled massive amounts of enemies on 56k modem connections

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The Serious Engine is a game engine that uses a custom protocol to handle multiplayer gameplay, including packet ordering and reliability, and uses prediction to mitigate the effects of latency in fast-paced games. The engine also includes features such as demo recording and playback, and allows for the creation of custom game modes and levels.

How Meta trains large language models at scale

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Meta's AI research focuses on large-scale model training, requiring efficient hardware, network infrastructure, and data storage solutions to handle vast amounts of data and complex computations. To achieve this, Meta has developed new algorithms, optimized network communication, and invested in high-capacity storage technologies to support the growing demands of generative AI at scale.

Gerald Sussman: Programming is (should be) fun (2022) [video]

ChromeOS will soon be developed on large portions of the Android stack

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ChromeOS will soon be developed on large portions of the Android stack to bring Google AI, innovations, and features faster to users. Ov...

My thoughts on Python in Excel

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The author discusses the limitations and issues with Microsoft's "Python in Excel" feature, including restrictions on using own packages and connecting to web APIs, and concludes that it is not suitable for Python beginners or interactive data analysis. The author suggests that improving the native Excel formula language or integrating pandas functionality into Excel would be a better ...

Group chats rule the world

A great group chat is like a "forever dinner party" with a strong leader, diverse personalities, and a mix of ideas, where members feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and opinions. To make a group chat work, it needs a balance of new ideas, variety, and pruning to maintain quality, with shared rituals and a sense of humor to keep the conversation flowing.

The Swift compiler is slow due to how types are inferred

The Swift compiler is slow due to its bi-directional Hindley-Milner type checker, which infers types based on surrounding context, leading to slow compile times and error messages. A new approach is needed to improve compile times and error messages, potentially requiring type annotations and casts in some cases.

Intel is trucking a 916k-pound 'Super Load' across Ohio to its new fab

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Intel is transporting a 916,000-pound "super load" on a 150-mile journey across Ohio, causing traffic congestion for over a week. The load is part of Intel's $28 billion project to build a new campus in Ohio, which will include two chip factories and is expected to bring jobs and investment to the region.

Diffractive Chocolate

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Use chocolate to demonstrate diffraction by creating a transmission grating. Melt chocolate, temper it, and pour it onto diffraction sheets to create a refractive candy.

Star botanist likely made up data about nutritional supplements, new probe finds

A University of Guelph investigation found that botanist Steven Newmaster engaged in data fabrication and falsification, and failed to acknowledge sources of data and manage conflicts of interest in three papers. The finding marks a reversal of fortunes for Newmaster, who was initially cleared of misconduct in 2021, and vindicates whistleblowers who accused him of scientific misconduct in 2021.

Eden Abhez: The strangest hit songwriter

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Eden Ahbez, a mysterious and eccentric composer, wrote the hit song "Nature Boy" in 1948, which became a huge crossover success. Despite his unique and innovative music, Ahbez remained a one-hit wonder, and his later work was largely forgotten until recent revivals.

The Microsoft Excel superstars throw down in Vegas

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The Excel World Championship is a competitive Excel tournament where top Excel users compete against each other to solve complex spreadsheet problems, with the winner being crowned the Excel World Champion. The tournament is held annually in Las Vegas and is considered a major event in the Excel community, with top players competing for a trophy and a cash prize.

T-Mobile users thought they had a lifetime price lock–guess what happened next

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T-Mobile's "Un-contract" promise, announced in 2017, guaranteed that customers could keep their plan price until they changed it, but a fine print caveat allowed price hikes. The company is now defending a price increase by pointing to this caveat, which states that T-Mobile will pay the final month's bill if customers cancel due to the price hike.

Show HN: Restate – Low-latency durable workflows for JavaScript/Java, in Rust

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Durable Execution ensures reliable code execution, even in the presence of failures, by journaling code blocks and replaying completed steps. It enables robust sagas, compensation patterns, and state machines with single-writer semantics for concurrency and scalability.

The borrow checker within

The author proposes several changes to the Rust borrow checker to make it more ergonomic and user-friendly, including explicit syntax for lifetimes, view types, and interior references. These changes aim to make Rust more teachable and learnable, and to reduce the frustration and complexity that users experience when working with the borrow checker.

Drawing Machines

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An archive of optical/mechanical/automated drawing machines/devices/aids

How Alexa dropped the ball on being the top conversational system

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The author reflects on their experience working at Alexa AI, highlighting the challenges they faced due to a lack of data infrastructure, poor annotation, and decentralized org structure, which hindered the development of conversational AI. The author concludes that to succeed in the future of conversational AI, companies must invest in robust developer infrastructure, prioritize LLMs, and ...

Raspberry Pi is now a public company

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Raspberry Pi, a company known for its affordable and programmable computers, has gone public with an initial public offering (IPO) in London, raising over $200 million. The company's shares jumped 32% to £3.70, making it a win for the London stock market and a milestone for the company's growth.

Discussion on why SQLite is gaining popularity [audio]

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Scott and CJ dive into the world of SQLite Cloud with special guests Brian Holt and Marco Bambini. They explore why SQLite is gaining traction, its unique features, and the misconceptions surrounding its use—let's get into it!

Launch HN: Overwatch (YC S22): OSINT platform for cyber and fraud risk

Overwatch is a platform that automates OSINT and threat intel, providing actionable insights through AI-powered filtering and analysis of dark web, deep web, social media, and surface web data. The platform offers customizable integration options and pricing, with potential applications in news monitoring, supply chain disruptions, regulatory monitoring, and social media monitoring.

Study shows N95 masks near-perfect at blocking escape of airborne Covid-19

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The study found that the inexpensive "duckbill" N95 mask stopped 98% of COVID-19 particles from escaping into the air, while other masks, including KN95 and cloth masks, performed less well. The researchers recommend using duckbill N95 masks in high-risk situations, such as nursing homes and healthcare settings, to control the spread of respiratory viruses like COVID-19.

AI Detectors Get It Wrong. Writers Are Being Fired Anyway

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Kimberly Gasuras, a local journalist, was kicked off a freelance writing platform after being accused of using AI to write her content, despite her claims of innocence. The rise of AI detectors has led to a growing number of writers losing their jobs due to false accusations, with many experts arguing that these tools are unreliable and inaccurate.

Ask HN: Are you still using your Vision Pro?

Users discussed their experiences with the Vision Pro, including using it for work, watching movies, playing games, and enjoying immersive environments. Many users mentioned improvements in Vision OS 2.0, such as foveation and implied resolution, and expressed excitement for future developments in augmented reality and shared augmented reality features.

AES-GCM and breaking it on nonce reuse

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AES-GCM is a secure encryption scheme that uses a nonce to ensure the authenticity of the ciphertext and associated data. However, if the nonce is reused, an attacker can recover the keystream and encrypt any plaintext they want, breaking the encryption scheme.

A new map of medieval London

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The Historic Towns Trust has created two detailed maps of medieval and Tudor London, showcasing the city's street plan and property boundaries in the 13th and 16th centuries. The maps are available online and in paper form, with the trust planning to create an atlas of London on the eve of the Great Fire of 1666.

Show HN: PDF to Podcast – Convert Any PDF into a Podcast Episode

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Convert any PDF into a podcast episode! Experience research papers, websites, and more in a whole new way. knowsuchagency/pdf-to-podcast

"The Door Problem" (2014)

Game design involves solving everyday practical problems, such as designing doors that players can open and close, considering factors like co-op players, enemies, and level design. The text highlights the various roles involved in game development, from project managers to customer support, and how they contribute to creating a game's doors.

Show HN: Semantic clusters and embeddings for 500k Hacker News comments

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The user discusses various topics, including the ethics of trading on insider information, the challenges of personal browser projects, and the importance of mindfulness and CBT. They also share their opinions on advertising, network infrastructure, and the limitations of electronic systems for precise location tracking.

Google Dataset Search Engine

Faxes From the Far Side (2015)

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The US Air Force launched the Genetrix program, using high-altitude balloons to spy on the Soviet Union, but the program was cancelled due to Soviet protests. The Soviet Union's Lunik 3 spacecraft became the first to image the far side of the moon, revealing a vastly different landscape from the near side.

Calm Company Fund Is Taking a Break

Calm Company Fund is going on sabbatical and pausing new investments due to challenges in scaling the fund's business model and managing a lean team. The fund's founder is committed to supporting existing portfolio companies and investors, and the investment application portal remains open for opportunistic investments.

iOS 18 cracks down on apps asking for full address book access

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Apple introduces new privacy features in iOS 18, allowing users to control which contacts an app can access and limiting ongoing access to contacts. The new feature aims to give users more control over their personal data and prevent apps from harvesting contacts without consent.

Accessing Math Solutions via Monte Carlo Self-Refine with LLaMa-3 8B

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The MCT Self-Refine algorithm integrates Large Language Models with Monte Carlo Tree Search to enhance performance in complex mathematical reasoning tasks. The algorithm improves decision-making frameworks within LLMs through systematic exploration and heuristic self-refine mechanisms, demonstrating efficacy in solving Olympiad-level mathematical problems.

Honda's Hidden Resonators Keep Tire Noise to a Minimum

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Honda's noise-reducing wheels use hidden resonators to cancel out tire noise, employing Helmholtz resonance to counteract pipe resonance inside the tire. The resonators, made from lightweight resin, can withstand high speeds and are designed to minimize unsprung weight for improved driving enjoyment.

Martin-Baker Ejection Seat Made Its First of 7,722 Saves 75 Years Ago Today

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Martin-Baker's ejection seat has a 75-year history, starting with the first use in 1949, and has since saved the lives of 7,772 pilots from 107 operators and 188 aircraft types. The company's focus shifted from aircraft design to ejection seats after the death of Captain Valentine Baker in 1942, and they have since become the most well-known producer of ejection seats.

YouTube experimenting with server-side ad injection

YouTube is experimenting with server-side ad injection, which injects ads directly into video streams, and users are working to find ways to block these ads. The discussion also touches on the impact of Google's actions on user experience and the need for alternative platforms and tools to circumvent Google's restrictions.

ARM torpedoes Windows on ARM: Demands destruction of all PCs with Snapdragon X

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Qualcomm and ARM are in a licensing dispute over Qualcomm's acquisition of Nuvia, which developed its own ARM core, with ARM seeking to stop Qualcomm from using the core in Snapdragon X processors. The dispute has led to a counterclaim by Qualcomm against ARM, with both sides accusing each other of breaching contracts and seeking to increase revenue through new licensing models.

Don't Refactor Like Uncle Bob

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Uncle Bob's book 'Clean Code' is criticized for its examples, which are often unrealistic and confusing. The author argues that the book's principles are not universally applicable and should be taken with a grain of salt."

Designing the avocado of uncertainty visualization

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CrisisReady and DirectRelief developed ReadyMapper to aid decision-making in natural disasters like forest fires and hurricanes. The tool visualizes data on maps, allowing users to analyze and generate reports to inform emergency response efforts.

Ideal OS: Rebooting the Desktop Operating System (2017)

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The author argues that modern desktop operating systems are bloated, slow, and layered with legacy cruft, and proposes a new approach to building a desktop operating system that is more efficient, secure, and user-friendly. The author outlines a vision for a new operating system that uses a system-wide, versioned, real-time database, a system-wide, real-time message bus, and a programmable ...

Spreadsheet Assassins – A short history of "software as a service"

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The SaaS (Software as a Service) industry has grown rapidly, with many companies offering subscription-based software solutions. However, critics argue that the industry's focus on recurring revenue and lock-in effects has led to a lack of innovation and a growing tax on modern life.

Remote Amazon tribe did not get addicted to porn

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The Marubo people in the Amazon rainforest received high-speed internet, leading to concerns about its impact on their culture. False headlines claimed the tribe became addicted to porn, despite the original article focusing on their concerns about internet's effects on their culture.

Photographer Disqualified from AI Image Contest After Winning with Real Photo

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Miles Astray's real photo won an AI image category in the 1839 Color Photography Awards, but was later disqualified. Astray's stunt aimed to show that nature can still beat machines and highlight the importance of public debate on AI-generated content.

Debian is the greatest Linux distro of them all

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Mozilla Corporation has banned access to censorship circumvention Firefox Extensions in Russia, contradicting its stated principles of an open and accessible internet. This move is seen as a continuation of Mozilla's trend of restricting access to privacy and censorship-resistance tools, despite its commitment to a free and open internet.

Relative Evaluation Report on S1, iPhone (2010) [pdf]

The document is a Korean to English translation of pages SAMNDCA00203880 to SAMNDCA00204010 of a source document, with the beginning Bates number SAMNDCA00203880, which is an accurate and complete rendering of the contents of the source document to the best of my knowledge, except for the word "TRANSLATION" at the upper right corner of each translated page. The translator is competent in both ...

Pg_lakehouse: A DuckDB Alternative in Postgres

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pg_lakehouse is a Postgres extension that allows direct querying of external object stores, file formats, and table formats, using Apache DataFusion for high-performance queries. It uses Apache OpenDAL for broad data source support and is open-source under AGPL, with opportunities for contribution and prioritization of specific object stores.

We just broke ground on America's first next-gen nuclear facility

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The Natrium plant, a next-generation nuclear facility, has broken ground in Kemmerer, Wyoming, marking a significant milestone in the fight against climate change and the advancement of nuclear power. The project, led by TerraPower, aims to provide safe, reliable, and abundant clean energy to power the future of the US and the world.

Cheapest source of fossil fuel generation is double the cost of solar

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Lazard's report found that onshore wind and utility-scale solar have the lowest levelized cost of electricity (LCOE), ranging from $27 to $92 per MWh, while coal and nuclear energy have higher LCOE. The report also analyzed the cost impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes tax credits for renewable energy assets, resulting in cost improvements for energy storage and other technologies.

Bibliography keys: It's as easy as [1], [2], [3]

The author argues against using non-numeric citation keys, such as alpha-style keys, citing several reasons including the potential for miscredits, the lack of uniqueness, and the potential for bias against late authors. The author also argues that numeric citation keys are more efficient and reliable, making it easier for readers to find the corresponding bibliography entry.

Python wheel filenames have no canonical form

Python packaging has no canonicalization rule for wheel filenames, making it difficult to determine whether two wheel filenames are equivalent. This lack of standardization can cause issues in cryptographic settings where a canonical form is required.

Fired employee deleted servers, causing it to lose S$918,000

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Kandula Nagaraju, a 39-year-old former employee, was sentenced to 2 years and 8 months in jail for unauthorized access to his former company's computer system, deleting 180 virtual servers and causing a loss of S$917,832. He felt "confused and upset" after being fired and accessed the system six times before deleting the servers, using a script he wrote to do so.

Diagnosing video signal loss on Wii and GBS-Control

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The user experienced random black screens while playing their Wii on a VGA CRT monitor using a GBS-Control, which they eventually traced to RF interference from a malfunctioning light dimmer switch in their wall. After replacing the switch, the problem was resolved, and the user was able to play games without any issues.

Kizhi Pogost

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The Kizhi Pogost is a unique architectural ensemble located on Kizhi Island in Lake Onega, featuring two 18th-century wooden churches and an octagonal clock tower, showcasing the carpentry skills of Russian craftsmen. The ensemble is a masterpiece of Russian wooden architecture, harmoniously blending with the surrounding landscape and representing an important step in the establishment of ...

Textile-based electrochemical sensors

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The author explored creating electrochemical sensors on textiles, experimenting with various methods including laser etching, metal-coated yarns, and screen-printing. Despite some successes, the project was ultimately halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the author's career changes, but the experience taught them about manufacturing and textile engineering.

ChromeOS to Migrate to Android-Based Tech Stack

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ChromeOS is evolving to incorporate Android tech stack, enabling faster AI innovation and simplifying engineering efforts. The update will bring Android apps to ChromeOS, improving device compatibility and security, with a seamless transition expected in the future.

ASHA for Linux

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This project aims to provide ASHA audio support for Android devices, allowing users to stream audio to ASHA-compatible hearing devices via Bluetooth LE. The project requires manual configuration of the Bluetooth service and kernel module to set stream properties, and users may need to enable 2M PHY and adjust connection intervals to achieve reliable audio streaming.

Silicon Valley salaries are shrinking, leaving workers in the lurch

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Krista DeWeese, a 47-year-old marketing professional, has been laid off four times in eight years and struggles to find secure work in the Bay Area due to the region's high cost of living and frequent layoffs. Despite the challenges, DeWeese remains hopeful that her situation will improve, but many workers in the region are facing similar struggles due to shrinking salaries and a tough job market.

How to untangle phone numbers

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Phone numbers are often written differently, making it hard to store and retrieve them. Normalizing phone numbers to a standard format, like the E.123 standard, helps ensure they can be searched and retrieved correctly.

Boeing Starliner Stuck on Space Station as More Leaks Discovered

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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station, but its mission is delayed due to five helium leaks, with NASA extending the astronauts' stay until at least June 18. The leaks, discovered during the spacecraft's journey to the ISS, are being assessed for their impact on the remainder of the mission.

Show HN: I 'integrated' ChatGPT in iOS-iPadOS-macOS with out official support

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The user integrated ChatGPT into their iOS, iPadOS, and macOS workflow using the Text Workflow app and Shortcuts, creating seamless workflows and shortcuts. The integration is not native to iOS and macOS, but works on all devices, unlike Apple Intelligence which is limited to certain devices.

Google still recommends glue for your pizza

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Google's AI search results are being influenced by user queries, leading to incorrect answers, such as suggesting adding glue to pizza. This issue is not unique to Google, as other AI-powered search engines may also be susceptible to similar problems.

Denmark recalls Korean ramen for being too spicy

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Denmark has recalled three Samyang instant ramen products due to extremely high capsaicin levels, posing a risk of acute poisoning. The recall has sparked online discussion, with some amused reactions from spicy food lovers and others criticizing the Danes' supposed low tolerance for spice.

21.2× faster than llama.cpp? plus 40% memory usage reduction

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PowerInfer-2 is a framework for high-speed inference of Large Language Models on smartphones, utilizing heterogeneous resources and adapting computational strategies. It achieves up to 29.2x speed increase and supports various LLM models, including the TurboSparse-Mixtral-47B model.

iTerm2 v3.5.1 moves AI features into external plugin

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The iTerm2 Generative AI component is an optional install for iTerm2, providing network functionality while preventing accidental data transmission. Download and unzip the package, placing it in /Applications for automatic detection by iTerm2.

How to save an old printer from the e-waste pile with a Raspberry Pi

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A family member's Canon PIXMA MP250 printer stopped working with Windows 11, but it works out of the box on Linux distributions. The user set up a Raspberry Pi as a print server using CUPS, allowing the printer to be accessed and used on multiple devices across the network.

Safari 18 can automatically transition users to passkeys [video]

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Learn how to automatically upgrade existing, password-based accounts to use passkeys. We'll share why and how to improve account security and ease of sign-in, information about new features available for credential manager apps, and how to make your app information shine in the new Passwords app.

Implications of ultra-processed plant origin foods on cardiovascular risk

A large-scale cohort study found that a higher dietary contribution of plant-sourced non-ultra-processed foods (UPF) was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), while a higher dietary contribution of plant-sourced UPF was associated with a higher risk of CVD. The study also found that replacing intake of plant-sourced UPF with plant-sourced non-UPF was associated with a ...

Forget Copilot+, Windows is already tracking everything you do

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Microsoft's Windows 11 tracks user activity by default, allowing users to disable this feature by turning off "Store my activity history on this device" and clearing recent data. Disabling activity history has no negative impact on the user experience, but users may want to explore other privacy settings to ensure their data is secure.

AI in education may require us to return to 15th-century pedagogy

In the 15th century, education focused on enabling sound thinking and understanding the prevailing epistemology, whereas today, education has shifted to focus on acquiring specialized facts. With the rise of AI, it's time to rethink education and focus on critical thinking and problem-solving skills, potentially returning to a more conversational and project-based learning approach.

AI is not a Net Positive for Society

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The author is concerned that large AI companies owned by the wealthy will replace human workers, causing mass unemployment and exacerbating the wealth gap. The author proposes a payroll tax on AI to distribute funds to workers, but is pessimistic about the long-term harm and capital hoarding caused by AI.

The perceived speed of computers

The author argues that modern computers are generally faster and more powerful than their predecessors, but often feel slow and sluggish due to poor software design and resource-intensive applications. The author reflects on their own experiences with older computers, including the Amiga and Commodore 64, and notes that while these machines were slower, they were also more responsive and less ...

X: This week we're making Likes private for everyone

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This week we’re making Likes private for everyone to better protect your privacy. – You will still be able to see posts you have liked (but others cannot). – Like count and other metrics for your own posts will still show up under notifications. – You will no longer see who liked someone else’s post. – A post’s author can see who liked its posts.

Waymo issues software and mapping recall after robotaxi crashes into a pole

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Waymo issued a voluntary software recall after a driverless vehicle collided with a telephone pole in Phoenix, Arizona, causing damage but no injuries. The recall affects 672 vehicles and corrects an error in the software that underestimated the damage score of the pole.

Stable Diffusion 3 mangles human bodies due to nudity filters

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Stability AI released Stable Diffusion 3 Medium, an AI image-synthesis model that generates images from text prompts, but it has been ridiculed for producing anatomically incorrect images of humans. The model's failures are attributed to the company's insistence on filtering out adult content from the training data, which has resulted in a lack of accurate human anatomy.

Apple is shipping WebXR on Safari for Vision Pro [video]

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Discover how WebXR empowers you to add fully immersive experiences to your website in visionOS. Find out how to build WebXR experiences that take full advantage of the input capabilities of visionOS, and learn how you can use Simulator to test WebXR experiences on macOS.

The oldest ecosystems on Earth

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The Hoh Rainforest in Washington State is one of the largest old-growth temperate rainforests in the world, with some trees standing over 200 feet tall and having lived for centuries. The longevity of ecosystems like the Hoh, as well as coral reefs and rainforests, is due to their ability to adapt and evolve over time, and their interconnectedness with the organisms that make up their communities.

The Safety-Critical Rust Consortium

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The Rust Foundation, AdaCore, Arm, Ferrous Systems, OxidOS, HighTec EDV-Systeme GmbH, TrustInSoft, Veecle, and Woven by Toyota have formed the Safety-Critical Rust Consortium to support the responsible use of Rust in safety-critical software. The consortium aims to develop guidelines, linters, libraries, and tools to meet industrial and legal requirements, ensuring the safe and secure use of ...

Some early results for feed reader behavior monitoring

The user has been collecting data on feed reader installations and has categorized them into groups based on their behavior, with some exhibiting spammy requests and others being quiet and efficient. The user has also identified several systemic bugs in feed readers, including issues with caching, timing, and network I/O design.

Fear and hardship for the last community inside Chitwan, Nepal's tiger central

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Residents of Nepal's Madi Valley live surrounded by Chitwan National Park, where they face constant fear and attacks from wildlife, leading to a precarious existence. The community's fate highlights the tricky balance between conservation and community welfare in Nepal.

Draft Legislation to End Federal Dependence on Insecure, Proprietary Software

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Senator Ron Wyden introduces the Secure and Interoperable Government Collaboration Technology Act to set mandatory cybersecurity standards and promote competition in government software. The bill aims to break the anti-competitive lock-in effect caused by proprietary software and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent on secure, open standards for collaboration software.

Hybrid working from home improves retention without damaging performance

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The article presents the results of a six-month experiment conducted by Trip.com, a Chinese technology firm, to evaluate the effects of a hybrid work-from-home (WFH) policy on employee attrition and performance. The experiment found that allowing employees to WFH two days a week reduced employee attrition rates by one-third, but had no significant impact on performance or promotions.

A beginners guide to fine tuning LLM using LoRA

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The author describes their experience fine-tuning a large language model (LLM) for a specific task, correcting sentences for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. They used a powerful LLM to generate a synthetic dataset, fine-tuned the model using LoRA, and evaluated its performance using metrics such as BLEU and ROUGE.

Show HN: AI Agent System to Analyze ArXiv AI Papers

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Integrate AI into your organization. Stack AI boosts productivity by integrating AI with your data sources.

The diminishing returns of in-office mandates

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The number of days spent in the office does not directly correlate to a sense of connection among employees, and a blend of autonomy and 2-3 in-person days a week fosters employee engagement and workplace connections. Mandated office days can actually drive disconnection and micromanagement, leading to frustration and unhappiness among employees.

US Government allows Russian citizens to use and pay for internet services

The reexportation, sale, or supply of services and technology related to internet communications to Russia is authorized, subject to certain conditions and licensing requirements. The authorization does not apply to certain entities and transactions, and compliance with other federal laws and regulations is also required.

Nietzsche's Guide to Greatness

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Nietzsche's book "On the Genealogy of Morality" critiques the concept of morality and argues that it is rooted in resentment and a desire for revenge, rather than a genuine concern for others. He also argues that Christianity, in particular, is a form of slave morality that emphasizes humility, chastity, and poverty, and that it is a form of revenge against the powerful and successful.

Oracle Is Shutting Down Its Ad Business

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Oracle is shutting down its ads business due to declining revenue, which fell to $300 million in the 2024 fiscal year. The company's bet on the advertising industry was undermined by Meta's data restrictions and GDPR, leading to a decline in revenue and the eventual shutdown of its advertising business.

Robots are suddenly getting cleverer. What's changed?

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A humanoid robot demonstrates its capabilities by holding a conversation, recognizing and manipulating objects, solving problems, and explaining its actions. The robot's impressive abilities are not unique to Figure, as other robotics startups are also producing advanced robots with similar capabilities.

Finding New Pastures: Big Nerd Ranch's Next Chapter

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Big Nerd Ranch is sunsetting some aspects and transitioning others, including corporate training, book publishing, and community resources, due to the evolving tech education landscape. The company is proud of its impact on thousands of lives and encourages the tech community to continue learning and pushing boundaries.

VisionOS 2 Enables WebXR by default, unlocking cross-platform XR

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Apple is enabling WebXR for all users with VisionOS 2, allowing developers to deliver cross-platform XR experiences from the web without approval. WebXR enables AR and VR content sharing through links, with no gatekeepers, making it easier for developers to build and update experiences across multiple headsets.

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The legacy of Lynn Conway, chip design pioneer and transgender-rights advocate

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Lynn Conway, a pioneering engineer and transgender rights advocate, died at 86. She revolutionized microchip design and was a trailblazer for transgender individuals, leaving a lasting impact on technology, education, and inclusive culture.

Reminiscences of the VLSI Revolution – Lynn Conway [pdf]

The author recounts their journey from designing the Dynamic Instruction Scheduling (DIS) architecture to pioneering the field of Very-Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) design, which revolutionized the development of microprocessors and microchips. Along the way, they developed a set of minimalist design rules that enabled the creation of scalable and timeless MOS cell libraries, which ...

Diminuendo Lagrimoso: Tracing the decline of big opera voices (2023) [pdf]

The quality of opera singing has declined significantly over the past 50 years, with a notable decline in the number of world-class singers, particularly in the areas of Verdi and Wagner. The decline is attributed to a breakdown in the social institutions that identify, train, and employ talented individuals, as well as changes in cultural and economic trends that have made it less ...

Germany gets informal EU go-ahead to support gas-fired power, sources say

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Fifth helium leak detected on Starliner

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NASA's Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft has suffered a fifth minor helium leak in its propulsion system, in addition to four previous leaks, ahead of its return to Earth. The spacecraft is expected to undock from the International Space Station no earlier than June 18, after a delay to avoid conflicting with a scheduled spacewalk.

Cryptoterrestrial hypothesis: Science openness to concealed earthly UAP

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The Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis (CTH) proposes that Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) may be related to non-human intelligent life forms that are already present on Earth, potentially living underground or in other hidden environments. While the CTH is considered a fringe theory, it is gaining attention and consideration due to the strange nature of some UAP sightings and the lack of ...

Hybrid working has benefits over in-person working – the evidence mounts

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A recent study found that hybrid working, where employees work from home and in-office, can increase job satisfaction and reduce resignation rates, with benefits particularly pronounced for those with longer commutes and women. The study's findings suggest that hybrid working can be a viable option for employers, but more research is needed to understand its effects in different contexts and ...

Patterns of data loading: Topics and broadcast

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Broadcast-based messaging systems lack guarantees, with no assurance of message arrival order or reception by intended recipients. These systems prioritize minimizing latency and rely on receiver-side processing, making internal queue and buffer management crucial for efficient message processing.

Apple surpasses Microsoft as most valuable company

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Apple's market value briefly surpassed Microsoft's after announcing its AI plans, but Microsoft regained the top spot by the close. Apple's AI features, called Apple Intelligence, are expected to drive iPhone sales and boost the company's market value.

SoftBank's new AI makes angry customers sound calm on the phone

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SoftBank Corp. has developed AI technology that alters angry voices into calm ones to reduce stress on call center operators. The technology, which uses AI voice-processing technology, changes the pitch and inflection of voices to soften their tone, aiming to alleviate the psychological burden on operators.

Luma Dream Machine: Generative text/image to video

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It is a highly scalable and efficient transformer model trained directly on videos making it capable of generating physically accurate, consistent and eventful shots. Dream Machine is our first step towards building a universal imagination engine and it is available to everyone now!

Code Finder – The ultimate search engine for GitHub repositories

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A search engine for effortless search for everything on GitHub! Discover the code and repositories you are looking for on GitHub with ease, thanks to our powerful and easy-to-use search engine.

The development process of Wordbots (2016–2023)

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The author reflects on their 7-year journey of developing the card game Wordbots, from its conception to its eventual release in 2023. The post is a detailed account of the challenges, setbacks, and learnings that came with building a complex game with a unique concept, and the author's journey of perseverance and growth as a developer.