Valve updated Half-Life 2 with new features, including interactive developer commentary, improved lighting, and bug fixes. The update also adds Steam Workshop support, new Aim-Assist options, and restored classic effects.

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The author is writing about Bluesky, a social network that's getting credit for being decentralized when it's not yet. The team is working towards decentralization but has a lot of work ahead.

Seer is a GUI for gdb that provides a simple and pleasing interface for debugging. It supports various features like logging, tracking, and visualizing variables, memory, and assembly code.

Maxim Perumal and Gabriel Combe built Relativty, an open-source VR headset, in their bedroom at age 15, which supports SteamVR games and can be modified for DIY or off-the-shelf VR devices. Relativty is now a testing ground for hackers and developers, and the creators are starting a new company, Unai, to build a standalone VR headset and solve immersiveness challenges.

A recent iSeeCars study found Tesla vehicles have the highest fatal accident rate in America, with a rate of 5.6 per billion miles driven. The study suggests driver behavior and conditions, not vehicle design, are the main factors behind the high rate.

iOS 18 has a new "inactivity reboot" feature that forces iPhones to restart after 72 hours of inactivity, making it harder for law enforcement to access devices. This feature is intended to improve anti-theft measures by locking encryption keys in the iPhone's secure enclave chip.

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OnAir allows seamless online calls without apps, enabling faster sales cycles and higher conversions. It offers a simple link to ring your phone, queue visitors, and show online status in real-time.

Companies are using unrealistic coding assignments in tech interviews, which don't reflect actual job requirements and put developers under high stress. These tests often exhaust and discourage skilled candidates, and companies should focus on relevant skills and collaboration instead.

User created an app to display deleted Bluesky posts in real time, using Jetstream's firehose feed. The app fetches deleted post text from cache and broadcasts it to observers.

The user left MailChimp after years of use due to constant price hikes and unfair pricing models, and after researching top 25 email marketing tools, they found MailerLite and Brevo to be the best fit for their needs. The user valued simplicity, flexibility, and transparency in their email marketing tool, and ultimately chose MailerLite for its clear interface, excellent automation features, ...

Poul-Henning Kamp bought a Lenovo T14s G6 with Qualcomm Snapdragon ARM64 CPU for EUR1000. He's testing FreeBSD on it, with some features working and others not.

Zyme is an esoteric language for genetic programming that uses a unique molecular automaton-based virtual machine to enable fuzzy control flow and preclude invalid runtime states. It allows developers to create abstractions and write structured code without compromising on evolutionary potential.

Django can handle more load than expected when optimized. Focus on eliminating bottlenecks as you grow, rather than adding resources.

The Nazi Party's book burning ceremonies in 1933 and the destruction of Louvain's historic library in 1914 demonstrate the dangers of politicizing knowledge and the suppression of free speech. The events surrounding these incidents highlight the vulnerabilities of scientists to political passions and the importance of internationalism in the pursuit of natural knowledge.

The author installed an OpenGarage unit to control their garage door with Home Assistant, a home automation system, after the Genie/Aladdin Connect app stopped working due to API changes. OpenGarage is an open-source device that allows for deeper integrations and features like email alerts and automation with Home Assistant.

This book is an introduction to creating a Matrix client using the Matrix Client-Server API, covering HTTP calls, reliability, and security issues. It's written in Python using aiohttp and available at https://gitlab.com/uhoreg/matrix-tutorial.

The FTC is investigating Microsoft's cloud business for allegedly abusing market power by imposing punitive licensing terms and fees to prevent customers from switching to competitors. The probe marks the latest move against Big Tech by FTC chair Lina Khan, who is set to be replaced next year.

pex is a library for generating portable Python executable files called .pex files. It simplifies Python application deployment and allows for cross-platform execution.

Norwegian fishermen caught a US nuclear submarine, USS Virginia, in their trawl net off Tromsø coast. The US Navy confirmed the incident, which is not the first time a Norwegian fishing net has snagged a submarine, dating back to 1984.

The user attended PyData Berlin 2024 and discussed Polars, a dataframe library, which offers more efficient features than pandas. Polars' syntax enables users to express complex operations cleanly, unlike pandas.

Scooter is a tool for interactive search and replace in files. It allows regex patterns and capture groups for replacement.

Bluesky gained 1 million users in a day, praised for being clean and integrity-driven. User seeks data on Bluesky subscriptions and user evolution, comparing it favorably to Twitter.

PEP 740 defines a standard for cryptographically verifiable attestations on PyPI, ensuring package provenance and security. Attestations are digitally signed statements about packages, hosted by trusted identities like Trusted Publishers.

C++ templates and Lisp macros both allow for compile-time calculations, but they differ in their approach and capabilities, with templates being a restricted extension to the C++ language and macros offering more flexibility and abstraction. While templates are useful for building read-only tables and unrolling loops, Lisp macros provide a more general-purpose way to extend the language with ...

GDB is a debugger for Linux and BSD systems with extensive language and binary format support, but its interface can be cryptic. Customization options include built-in TUI mode, scripting, and graphical front-ends like DDD, which can interact with GDB over SSH.

People in the past thought rubbing snow on frostbite was a good treatment because they believed in the "caloric" theory, which stated that heat flows from hotter bodies to colder bodies. This method was discouraged by modern medicine, which now recommends rapid rewarming with warm water.

The Edison Electric Light Company's coal-fired steam engine at Holborn Viaduct in London set a precedent for electricity generation, but failed to make money for investors. Today, shutting down the world's 7,120 coal plants would cost $5.7trn to compensate investors, but would avoid 35% of total emissions.

Google will stop serving political ads in the European Union due to new rules and legal uncertainties. This decision also affects YouTube, where paid political ads will not be allowed in the EU.

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To improve remote communication, consider using tools like Gather, Google Docs, and Figma, and schedule regular video calls and written updates. It's also essential to learn to relax and accept pauses in communication, as constant activity doesn't necessarily mean everything is going well.

Larry Tesler designed and implemented the PUB document compiler in 1971 at the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, which was a string processing language that could generate formatted documents with features like page numbering, justification, and macros. PUB was a precursor to modern web scripting languages like JavaScript and PHP, and its concepts and features influenced the ...

Mayor Adams ordered city agencies to set up BlueSky accounts to prevent spoof accounts and misinformation. The move comes amid an exodus from X, formerly Twitter, following Elon Musk's ownership and concerns over far-right rhetoric.

Taskflow is a Go framework for task-parallel programming with visualizer and profiler, supporting complex dependency management and modularity. It enables workflow automation, static tasking, and condition nodes with looping capabilities for efficient debugging and optimization.

Libobscura is a camera library for Linux that aims to be easy to use and hard to use wrong. It uses Rust for memory safety and provides GPU-accelerated image processing.

Omnivision is a compact multimodal model for edge devices, optimized for visual and text inputs with 9x token reduction and improved latency. It uses SigLIP-400M vision encoder and MLP projection layer for end-to-end visual-language understanding.

The TCA350 is a fully analog delay line that uses a chain of MOSFETs and capacitors to delay audio signals. It works by charging a capacitor to the input voltage and then moving that charge through the chain before it exits the device.

A parent's journey with a deaf child reveals the complexities of deafness and the debate over cochlear implants, highlighting the need for a nuanced understanding of deaf culture and identity. The author navigates the moral dilemma of choosing between preserving their child's deaf identity and providing her with access to spoken language through cochlear implants.

This book teaches FPGA engineering and design with confidence through hands-on projects and code examples in Verilog and VHDL. It guides readers through the basics of digital logic and FPGA build process.

Costco's Kirkland Signature Butter was recalled due to missing allergen labels, posing risks to consumers with milk sensitivities. The FDA urges customers to check product codes and dispose of affected butter to ensure consumer safety and trust.

X users are leaving the platform due to recent changes, including a new block feature that allows blocked users to view posts. A tool called Sky Follower Bridge helps migrate followers, followings, and block lists to Bluesky, a decentralized alternative.

James Mackey, a software engineer, started his own company LawStar to help law students with bluebooking citations, but after a year, he sold it to a legal tech company. He learned valuable lessons about the importance of networking, finding the right people in an industry, and taking time to validate an idea before moving forward.

The Signaloid C0-microSD is a tiny programmable FPGA module that fits in a microSD slot, allowing for hardware acceleration and data processing at the edge. It comes preloaded with a RISC-V processor SoC and can be used as a hot-pluggable FPGA module or co-processor.

German tax system penalizes software founders with a 50% tax burden on asset sales, making it a challenging place to build and sell a bootstrapped SaaS business. A dual-company structure can help but comes with significant overhead costs.

In the 19th century, pedometers were used for surveillance, tracking individuals' activities, and quantifying life, reflecting evolving norms of accountability and transparency. People developed hacks to subvert these efforts, highlighting the tension between control and liberation in wearable technology.

Use standard SQL functions, keep code succinct, and include comments for readability. Follow guidelines for naming conventions, indentation, and data types to ensure portability and maintainability of SQL code.

Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory discovered that a laser beam can cast a shadow under certain conditions. This finding challenges traditional understanding of shadows and opens new possibilities for technologies that use laser beams to control other laser beams.

The author installed Linux on December 25th, 1996, and has been a system administrator for 27 years. He shares a funny and cautionary tale about migrating an email server in 2008, which was disrupted by a government request to monitor email traffic.

A 73-year-old man diagnosed with pancreatic cancer is undergoing weekly chemo to shrink the tumor before surgery. He remains in good spirits, focusing on spending quality time with loved ones and cherishing each day.

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Apple's M4 MacBook Pro models feature quantum dot display technology, providing more vibrant and accurate color results. This change comes after Apple previously used a cadmium-free red KSF phosphor film due to efficiency and safety concerns.

National Grid Renewables broke ground on the 100 MW Apple River Solar Project in Wisconsin, creating 150 jobs and generating $36 million in economic benefits. The project will power 26,000 homes annually and offset 129,900 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

FlowFusion is a new automatic fuzzing framework that detects memory errors in the PHP interpreter. It identified 56 unknown memory errors, outperforming other fuzzers and achieving greater code coverage.

The US fertility rate dropped to its lowest in over a century in 2023, with 54.4 live births per 1,000 females ages 15 to 44. Birth rates fell among most age groups, with the highest rates now among women in their 30s.

Gliimly is a programming language for web services. It's: Install Gliimly. See Documentation. Source at github.com. Blog release updates, articles and examples: Copyright (c) 2019-2024 Gliim LLC. All contents on this web site is "AS IS" without warranties or guarantees of any kind.

A mother was arrested for reckless conduct after her 11-year-old son walked less than a mile from home. She is fighting the charges with the help of a nonprofit and refusing to sign a safety plan that would require her to monitor her child's location.

Bluesky users can now use their Itchio subdomain as their username, but only if they've spent at least $10 on Itchio. This feature updates the current profile, not creating a new account.

TWA flight 800 exploded and crashed off Long Island, New York, on July 17, 1996, killing all 230 people on board. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation found that a fuel-air explosion in the center wing fuel tank, likely caused by an electrical spark, led to the catastrophic breakup of the plane.

The API call retrieves logos, primary colors, descriptions, classifications, and more from any domain with a single call. It provides detailed information about companies like Airbnb, including their founding and operations.

National forests face funding cuts and staffing shortages, threatening essential jobs like pumping toilets and clearing trails. A nonprofit group, Friends of the Bridger-Teton, helps fill the gaps by partnering with the US Forest Service to maintain public lands.

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A tool allows easy recording, editing, and sharing of audio and video content without requiring a studio or complex software. It offers features like multitrack recording, noise removal, and AI editing tools to enhance content quality and save time.

Bluesky says it won't use user content to train generative AI, but its data may still be scraped by other companies. Bluesky uses AI for moderation and Discover feed, but not for generative AI.

The DMCA's current form enables unconstitutional censorship through "jawboning" pressure on intermediaries, forcing them to remove lawful speech without judicial findings of wrongfulness. To fix this, the statute should be amended to remove coercive conditions and provide unconditional liability protection to intermediaries.

Cyph is a secure encryption app using WebSign technology, verifying app integrity and syncing encrypted data across devices. It offers advanced security features like fingerprint verification and quantum-resistant ciphers.

Microsoft's $150 million offer to the White House helped the company tighten its grip on federal business and freeze out competitors. The deal, which provided free cybersecurity upgrades and consulting services, was criticized for potentially violating federal procurement and antitrust laws.

The user secured investment from Mark Cuban in 2017 through a cold email, highlighting market problem, size, and traction, and exited successfully in 2023. They advise that cold emailing can work, but it's better to start with lower-level investors or associates and build relationships before reaching out to partners directly.

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Volocopter is in talks with China's Geely for an 85% stake in return for $95m funding, potentially moving manufacturing to China. Several eVTOL companies, including Lilium and Vertical Aerospace, face financial challenges and restructuring efforts.

US government officials testified that they have known about aliens since the 1940s and are secretly developing alien tech. Whistleblowers claimed the government covered up evidence and is in a multi-decade arms race with other countries over UAP technologies.

PyPI has implemented index-hosted digital attestations, improving on traditional PGP signatures by providing key usability, index verifiability, and cryptographic strength. These attestations are now enabled by default for users of Trusted Publishing, with over 20,000 packages expected to attest to their provenance by default.

Robert Axelrod's 1980 Iterated Prisoner's Dilemma Tournament showed that the winning strategy, TIT-FOR-TAT, is to be nice to those who help you and punish those who hurt you. However, the early Christians' success in spreading their message of love and forgiveness, despite being a COOPERATE-BOT strategy, suggests that there may be a deeper reason why this approach has worked in various ...

Electric vehicle owners plug their cars in each night and wake up with a full battery, making refueling more convenient than gas cars. Despite common concerns, EVs are efficient, cleaner, and becoming more affordable, with many models available for under $40,000 and used EVs offering a real bargain.

FlutterFlash is a boilerplate with AI integration and features for building apps quickly. It uses the BLoC pattern for state management, offering separation of concerns, reusability, testability, scalability, and reactive programming.

A Raspberry Pi 5 user has successfully enabled multiple generations of AMD graphics cards, including 6000 and 7000-series GPUs, and achieved 10-15 fps at 4K with Ray Tracing on. The user provides a step-by-step guide on how to set up the Pi 5 + AMD 7000-series graphics card, including kernel patching, firmware installation, and hardware transcoding.

Applying too much mathematical analysis can be counterproductive, leading to workarounds and decreased overall security, as seen in password requirements and AI automation. Instead, finding the right balance between detail and abstraction can lead to more effective problem-solving, as demonstrated in various fields including mathematics, cybersecurity, and AI.