Verso is a web browser built on Servo, still under development, and not accepting feature requests. To install and test, follow the Flatpak setup page or use Nix shell, but note that packages are unsigned and build issues without sandbox setup will not be triaged.

Hello everyone. I am a big fan of Firefox and a long-time watcher of Haiku (and BeOS). I love Haiku’s cute UX (inherited and polished from BeOS), so WebPositive looks sweet, but I dreamed also firefox will be available…

The user reflects on their involvement with OpenStreetMap, noting its exponential growth and the importance of people, ideas, and technology in its success. They also discuss the challenges of building new things, citing fear and vanity as opposing forces that can prevent innovation, and encourage others to take action and be willing to kill their ideas if they don't work.

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Assigning specific places for items helps maintain organization, but this approach can be impractical for transient or unimportant items. A tray, located in every room, can serve as a holding pen for items that don't have a permanent home, making it easier to keep things organized and tidy.

Simon Westbrook, a former Pfizer employee, developed a game-changing drug to treat osteoarthritis, LEVI-04, after being made redundant in 2011. After 14 years of development, the drug has shown "truly exceptional" results in clinical trials, with patients reporting huge reductions in pain and increased mobility, and could be available on the NHS within three to four years.

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Server Mono is a monospace font inspired by typewriters, San Francisco Mono, and programming tools, designed for clear readability and uniform character width. The font was released in 2024 by the Internet Development Studio Company, with contributions from designers Tim Vanhille, Matthieu Salvaggio, and the INTDEV community.

The author shares their discoveries and experiences working on Textual, a terminal-based UI framework, including tips on reducing flicker in terminals, using immutable objects, and caching, as well as their struggles with emoji support in terminals. The author also mentions their plans to hire Python developers to join Textualize and build a TUI framework that can compete with web-based UIs.

Rust and Flutter can be combined to create a GUI application, utilizing the flutter_rust_bridge library to translate Rust code into Flutter UI. This approach allows for a seamless integration of Rust state and logic with Flutter's UI, enabling the creation of cross-platform GUI applications with a Rust backend.

A US judge ordered the CDC to stop deleting employee emails after finding they had been destroying records without permission, violating federal recordkeeping laws. The CDC had adopted a National Archives protocol but abandoned part of it, leading to the deletion of lower-level employees' emails without proper retention.

The author analyzes the TV show "The Office" as a management theory, proposing the "Gervais Principle" that organizations are inherently pathological and that sociopaths, over-performing losers, and clueless individuals are promoted based on their ability to contribute to the organization's survival and growth. The author argues that the show's characters, particularly Michael Scott and Ryan ...

To use ADBFS, install libfuse-dev, adb, build-essential, git, and pkg-config. Optional steps include copying the binary to android-sdk/platform-tools and triggering a media rescan after operations, and using umount instead of fusermount if necessary.

Noah Lyles won the men's 100-meter final at the Paris 2024 Olympics in a photo finish, edging out Kishane Thompson by five-thousandths of a second. The win was determined using Omega's new camera, which shoots 40,000 frames per second and provides a high-resolution image to accurately measure athletes' performance.

New Zealand is rapidly deploying artificial intelligence-enabled cameras in various public spaces, including billboards, bus windshields, and supermarkets, for safety and security purposes, with some systems capable of facial recognition. The proliferation of these cameras has raised concerns about privacy and surveillance, with many systems being linked to private companies and government ...

OpenDevin is a platform for developing AI agents that interact with the world like human developers, allowing for code writing, command-line interaction, and web browsing. The platform has been evaluated on 15 challenging tasks, including software engineering and web browsing, and is a community project with over 1.3K contributions from 160 contributors.

The website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks and has blocked the user's action. The user can email the site owner to report the block and include details of what they were doing when the page came up.

Baseball player A has a better overall batting average than player B, but B has a better average against both left-handed and right-handed pitchers. This is due to A facing more right-handed pitchers, who are less effective, while B faced fewer right-handed pitchers.

The author, a data consultant, shares common issues with data infrastructure projects, including unclear design decisions, technical debt, and lack of documentation, and provides tips to avoid these problems. He emphasizes the importance of starting with business goals, documenting design decisions, and involving stakeholders to ensure data infrastructure is maintainable and effective.

Samsung's new solid-state battery technology will power premium EVs with up to 621 miles of range, with mass production starting in 2027. The batteries will initially be used in "super premium EVs" and will offer improved safety and reduced weight, with lower-cost options available for entry-level segments.

The user installed OpenBSD 7.5 on a Hetzner physical machine using QEMU, creating a RAID1 setup with two SSD drives, and then updated the system using syspatch. The user also configured the system, including setting up the network, creating a user account, and installing various packages.

The Oldsmobile "Incas" concept car, designed by Italdesign in 1987, features a futuristic interior with a steering wheel that folds away and a dashboard dominated by digital displays. Despite its impressive design, the car was never produced and Oldsmobile ceased to exist in 2004, leaving only concept cars like the Incas as a reminder of its innovative ideas.

OpenAI's new GPT-4o AI model can unintentionally imitate users' voices in rare instances, as seen in testing, but the company has safeguards in place to prevent this. The model can synthesize almost any type of sound, including voices, based on a short audio clip, and OpenAI uses authorized voice samples and output classifiers to ensure safe and authorized voice generation.

Independent security researcher Matthew Bryant discovered a Time Capsule from 2008 containing a trove of data from Apple's European stores, including employee bank account data and internal company documents, after purchasing it on eBay for $38. Bryant's research highlights the importance of asset management and deprovisioning, as well as the potential for hackers to find and exploit rogue ...

Preemption in Go ensures fairness by distributing CPU time among goroutines, preventing one goroutine from taking all resources and starving others. The Go runtime uses both synchronous and asynchronous preemption techniques, including poisoning stack guards and sending SIGURG signals, to force goroutines to yield control and ensure fairness.

The user suggests charging men a monthly fee to balance the ratio of men to women on dating apps, and proposes a CRM-like interface overlayed on existing platforms to improve the dating experience by aggregating data and discouraging non-unique messages.

DSPy is an open-source framework that helps compose multiple LLM calls together to solve a problem, forcing users to anchor their problems to reality and use verifiable feedback to evaluate their progress. The framework is designed to harness the strengths of LLMs as creative engines, generating ideas and culling them down using other methods, rather than trying to use them for reasoning or ...

The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP) has published a list of the most-cited authors in mainstream Anglophone philosophy, with David K. Lewis topping the list with 307 citations. The list includes 357 authors, with the top 10 being Lewis, Quine, Putnam, Rawls, Kripke, Williamson, Davidson, Williams, Nussbaum, and Nagel, and the rest of the list comprising a diverse range of ...

The authors derive a scalar energy function whose gradient computes the self-attention block, providing a Bayesian interpretation and linking it to energy-based models. They also develop a Tree Attention algorithm that efficiently computes self-attention in parallel, enabling cross-device decoding up to 8x faster than alternative approaches.

An online VGM and MIDI player featuring accurate sound chip emulation, coupled with a searchable archive of over half a million chiptune songs.

The test vectors provide configuration information, private key material, and intermediate values for HPKE ciphersuites, including key pairs, KEM outputs, and context creation outputs. The test vectors also include encryption and export test vectors, listing sequence numbers, plaintext messages, associated data, and output values.

Slip and tuck stitches create emergent textures on knitted fabrics, but designing colorwork patterns is challenging due to complex interactions. KnitScape, a browser-based tool, enables designers to specify stitch patterns, visualize yarn deformation, and rapidly explore a complex colorwork design space.

Elon Musk's X social network filed a federal lawsuit against a nonprofit, Global Alliance for Responsible Media, alleging an illegal advertising boycott, and the nonprofit has since announced it will disband due to financial strain. X is arguing that the coordinated boycott is anti-competitive, as it relies on the collective power of competitors to influence the social media platform, and the ...

The article discusses encoding small integer values in a binary file format, proposing a "metric varint" scheme and a variation called "imperial varint" that uses big-endian order and flips the continuation bit meaning. Imperial varint is simpler and faster to encode and decode due to its use of a single continuation bit pattern and the "count leading zeros" operation.

India, China, and European Union technology organizations are researching and developing quantum-key distribution (QKD) systems, which use quantum physics to create secure cryptographic keys. QKD is seen as a potential alternative to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) systems, which are based on math and may not be fully secure against quantum computers.

NGI programmes, which fund free software in Europe, are being removed from the 2025 Horizon Europe funding programme, despite their success and importance in supporting European software infrastructure and innovation. The removal of NGI funding is seen as a threat to European technological sovereignty and the ability to develop free and open source software that prioritizes community-wide ...

Bevy, a free and open-source game engine, has celebrated its 4th birthday, highlighting its progress in rendering, UI, and community growth. The Bevy Foundation has been established to ensure the engine's long-term stability and development, with a focus on building a unified Bevy UI framework and a visual scene editor.

The Hazard3 is a 3-stage RISC-V processor that implements the RV32I instruction set and optional extensions, and can be used in a minimal system with a JTAG-enabled RISC-V processor, some RAM, and a serial port. The processor can be simulated using the CXXRTL-based simulator, and can be debugged using OpenOCD and a JTAG probe, with examples provided for the iCEBreaker and ULX3S development boards.

Each square contains a clock-like icon indicating which player occupied it over the course of the game. The color of the edge of each square's clock shows which player last occupied that square. Lines connecting the squares represent all the moves made throughout the game, allowing you to trace the sequence of play.

Western Digital announced 4TB microSD cards and up to 8TB full-sized SD cards under its SanDisk brand, with transfer speeds up to 104MB/s. The cards, built for future devices, will be the next step in the SD Ultra Capacity standard, which theoretically allows for up to 128TB of storage capacity.

The author, Documentation Supremo at Trolltech, wrote a usable documentation tool and documentation, and improved the process by making tools stay out of the way, reacting to reader problems, and having good morale and interest in the result. The author also emphasized the importance of basic writing skills, and noted that the documentation process changed after they left Trolltech, with ...

The authoritarian playbook involves a series of tactics, including politicizing independent institutions, spreading disinformation, aggrandizing executive power, quashing dissent, scapegoating vulnerable communities, corrupting elections, and stoking violence, which can be used to gradually erode democracy and cement authoritarian power. Journalists and scholars can use a framework that ...

The article proposes the concept of a hadron collider on the Moon, which could reach a proton-proton center-of-mass collision energy of 14 PeV, a thousand times higher than the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. The collider would require a circumference of approximately 11,000 km, and would need to be constructed using high-temperature superconductors and advanced materials, with a potential ...

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Independent security researcher Bill Demirkapi has found over 15,000 developer secrets, including passwords and API keys, hard-coded into software, and over 66,000 websites with dangling subdomain issues, making them vulnerable to attacks. Demirkapi has developed a way to automatically report and revoke the exposed secrets, and his research highlights the potential for using unconventional ...

Iperf3 measured throughput between a Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Xeon E5-2696 PC in the same LAN, with a 32-byte key used for encryption. The result represents pure software overhead, not internet speed, and is unaffected by external factors.

Lactose is included in the "Total Sugar" analysis on FDA-mandated nutrition labels, and products labeled "0g sugar" may contain up to 500mg of lactose per serving, equivalent to the amount in 100g of feta or buffalo mozzarella.

The firmware is built using Xilinx Vivado 2019.1 or 2021.1 and requires installation of specific packages on a Linux PC. The resulting firmware files can be used to update the ANTSDR E310 or E200 devices, with instructions provided for SD card boot mode and DFU mode.

Atlas enhances Windows by improving performance, usability, and privacy, removing ads, nags, and tracking, and reducing resource utilization. It achieves this by optimizing CPU usage, freeing up RAM, and improving framerate, resulting in a more enjoyable and responsive Windows experience.

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Xerloc and O'Xolmes visit the Xenocrates Club to investigate a mysterious Tic-Tac-Toe tournament, where players have abandoned their games. They analyze the boards and discuss the rules of the game, encountering various puzzles and challenges along the way.

Motherboard vendors have released updated BIOS versions with the new "0x129" CPU microcode to address Raptor Lake stability issues, with ASUS publishing beta versions for most Raptor Lake motherboards. Preliminary benchmarks on an ASUS PRIME Z790-P WIFI motherboard and Intel Core i9 14900K processor show overall flat performance with the new BIOS and CPU microcode, with some exceptions.

The US student-loan system is facing a crisis as over 20 million borrowers are not paying their loans, with many taking advantage of programs to avoid payments and interest accrues once again. The Biden administration's loan forgiveness plans are facing legal challenges, and experts suggest a more responsible approach would be to end the repayment on-ramp and reform the system to encourage ...

Solid-state batteries, a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries, aim to improve electric vehicle range, decrease charging times, and eliminate fire risks. Major automakers like Toyota, Honda, and Mercedes are working on solid-state battery technology, with potential applications not only in EVs but also in trains, planes, and trucks, setting the stage for wider electrification of ...

The iPhone SE 4 is expected to launch in early 2025 with an OLED display, Apple Intelligence support, and a design modeled on the iPhone 14 or 16. The budget-friendly smartphone may cost under $500 and offer features like Face ID and a single rear camera, according to rumors and leaks.

Tuist aims to become a fully open project with a balance between freedom and business protection, using Sentry's Fair Source License (FSL) to achieve this. The goal is to expand the target market and release Tuist Workflows, allowing companies to self-host and charge for hosting the software, while also open-sourcing some components under MIT.

Scientists have developed a "smart insulin" that responds to changing blood sugar levels in real-time, potentially revolutionizing treatment for millions with type 1 diabetes. The new insulin, which mimics the body's natural response, could reduce the need for frequent injections and improve overall health and mental well-being for those with the condition.

Scott Carrier with the latest installment in his 12-year quest to chase down and catch an antelope.

The world's largest iceberg, A23a, broke off from the Antarctic ice shelf in 1986 and remained stuck for 34 years before drifting towards the Southern Ocean. The massive iceberg, about 1,500 square miles in area, is now spinning slowly near the South Orkney Islands, slowly melting as it maintains a 15-degree rotation per day.

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against OceanGate, Inc. and others over the 2023 Titan submersible implosion, citing the use of a Logitech game controller as a navigation tool and other design and construction concerns as contributing factors. The lawsuit seeks at least $50 million in damages and claims the defendants were careless, negligent, and reckless in their design, ...

The author reminisces about their childhood experiences playing the Fighting Fantasy book series, which was a popular form of escapism in the 1980s, and shares their personal collection of all 59 books, including the challenges they faced in finding rare editions and maintaining consistency in the cover design. The author also reflects on how the series has influenced their gaming habits, ...

A Python developer, Tim Peters, was suspended for three months due to alleged Code of Conduct violations, including making offensive comments and creating an unwelcoming environment. The suspension was recommended by the Code of Conduct Working Group, and Peters has expressed concerns about the secrecy surrounding the governance process and the potential impact on his career.

Instagram's popularity has declined among young users, who find the app's algorithm-driven feed and emphasis on shopping and videos to be cringe-worthy and lacking in personal connections. The app's struggles have led to a reappraisal of its role in social media, with some users turning to other platforms or using Instagram primarily to promote their work rather than engage with friends and family.

Pole dancing, a sport that combines athleticism, artistry, and sensuality, has been advocating for Olympic recognition for 15 years, but has yet to gain the International Olympic Committee's respect due to its controversial history and cultural baggage. Despite its widespread appeal and global practice, pole dancing's Olympic push has been hindered by the need to distance itself from its ...

The text describes two opposing worldviews, the Saruman and Radagast archetypes, which represent two different approaches to achieving success and making a positive impact in the world. The Saruman archetype is characterized by boldness, decisiveness, and a focus on individual achievement, while the Radagast archetype is characterized by compassion, intuition, and a focus on nurturing and ...

The concept of good posture has been used to police people's bodies and make assumptions about their backgrounds and psychologies, with a strict ideal of good posture becoming essentially universal despite being an indicator of societal pressures rather than scientific progress. The history of posture science is marked by the use of disadvantaged, disabled, and nonwhite people as research ...

The SD/MMC card industry is rapidly changing, with vendors reluctant to inform manufacturers of changes, leading to ongoing certification and reliability issues. The user has experienced increased error rates and decreased device lifetimes with newer, higher-density devices, and is considering using raw NAND chips with UbiFS to improve durability.

Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek Jr. shares the secrets behind the success of the MoonSwatch and Scuba Fifty Fathoms, including the importance of surprise releases and the use of automated manufacturing processes. The company's SISTEM51 movement, which features 51 parts and is made entirely by machines, is also highlighted as a key innovation in the industry, with Hayek emphasizing its ...