Context Engineering is the discipline of designing dynamic systems that provide the right information and tools to LLMs for task accomplishment. It involves structuring necessary information to ensure LLMs have everything needed to succeed.
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Proton is suing Apple in a US class-action lawsuit over anti-competitive App Store policies. The lawsuit seeks to end Apple's monopoly control over iOS app distribution and in-app payments.
AI progress is steady and continuous, with researchers making incremental improvements to existing ideas. The next breakthrough may not come from a new concept, but from accessing new data sources like video or robots.
Gridfinity is a free, open-source modular storage system for workshops, 3D printable and customizable. It was inspired by Zack Freedman's designs and is now maintained by a community under the MIT license.
The user describes a type-safe generic data structure technique in C using unions and typeof, allowing for error checking when adding wrong types to a list. This technique can be used for various data structures, including linked lists, arrays, and hash maps, and is compatible with C23 and modern compilers.
Daniel Xu found a model train setup beneath his new home in Melbourne's northern suburbs, a dream come true for the train engineer and enthusiast. He plans to restore the setup, which was built in the 1960s, and upgrade it with modern technology to share his love of trains with friends and family.
The XOR trick is used to find missing or duplicated numbers in an array by XORing all values in the array and all potential values, which cancels out duplicates and leaves the missing or duplicated number. This trick can be applied to various problems where there is a set of potential elements and a set of elements actually appearing, with the sets differing by one missing or duplicated element.
TikToken is a fast implementation for large-scale text processing, offering 2x throughput and 4x faster tokenization. It outperforms other tokenizers like Llama and Mistral in various benchmarks.
A bug in Donkey Kong Country 2's spinning barrels was caused by a typo in the game code. The game reads from an invalid memory address, which triggers open bus behavior, making the barrels spin forever in ZSNES emulator.
A new version of Ensō is available for public testing with a simplified UI and 6 predefined themes for accessibility. The developer is focusing on polishing the app and removing distractions to create a high-quality typing experience.
Qualcomm published EUD source code for Embedded USB Debug, a debug interface in Qualcomm SoCs since 2018. This allows for SWD debugging over USB without external tools, greatly improving low-level debugging on Qualcomm boards.
OpenFile is a free tax tool forked from IRS Direct File. More information at https://docs.openfile.tax/en/latest/reference.html.
A provenance model for C pointers was developed to track the origins of pointer values, providing a precise mathematical specification and stimulating discussion in the C, C++, Rust, and compiler communities. The model defines storage instances, abstract addresses, and exposure/synthesis of pointer values to ensure sound aliasing analysis and prevent optimization complications.
You're building a personal photo management system with natural language search, focusing on local hardware and privacy. You're looking for advice on tools, models, and best practices to combine EXIF, face recognition, and semantic vector search.
The author spent decades trying to create interactive storytelling technology but failed to gain interest from others. His only success was in creating Le Morte d'Arthur, an interactive game that he designed for himself.
I built an Ampere Altra-based system for development with an AsrockRack ALTRA8BUD-1L2T motherboard, an upgraded Q80-30 CPU, Arctic Freezer 4U-M cooler, and 128GB of SK-Hynix memory. The total cost was around 1,800 EUR, exceeding my initial 1,300 EUR estimate due to CPU and memory upgrades.
I started charging $100 for 30 minutes of my time to connect with like-minded people and raise funds for education non-profits. This led to immediate results, with nearly $6000 raised and connections made with people worldwide.
Let's Encrypt stopped sending expiration notification emails due to automation, privacy, and cost concerns. Users can continue receiving notifications through third-party services like Red Sift Certificates Lite or ISRG's mailing list system.
Microsoft is transitioning from passwords to passkeys in its Authenticator app, starting with removing autofill password function this month and all saved passwords next month. Passkeys are considered safer alternatives to passwords, using biometric data or PINs to verify identity and access accounts.
Coinbase spent $65M on Datadog in 2021 for their due bill that year, and they settled it in Q1 2022. The company later moved to an in-house observability stack with Grafana, Prometheus, and Clickhouse, but stayed with Datadog after a deal was made that made it a more appealing option.
Rice prices in Japan fell to ¥3,920 per 5 kilograms, down ¥256 from the previous week, for the 4th straight week. The drop is attributed to government stockpiled rice released under discretionary contracts.
LZEXE's source code has been released under the MIT license, allowing it to be used in other projects. The source code may not be for the exact compressor used in Sonic games, but it can be modified to function identically.
The UK job market showed cautious recovery in May with annual vacancy growth and rising wages, but entry-level opportunities declined by nearly a third since 2022. Average advertised salaries rose for the twelfth month in a row, reaching £42,403, with year-on-year growth at 9.38%.
This text is an introduction to differentiable programming, focusing on neural networks and their applications. It aims to bridge the gap between theory and code, covering techniques like convolutional, attentional, and recurrent blocks.
A programmer named Max created Imagebin, a simple image hosting software, around 2009. His 185-line PHP code is surprisingly effective and easy to maintain, despite being outdated.
DAT players offered high-quality digital recording, but were expensive and had reliability issues. They failed to gain popularity in the domestic market due to a combination of factors, including high cost, lack of original material, and market saturation.
A CGM device is now available over the counter for $50, allowing non-diabetics to monitor their blood glucose levels. The device provides readings every 5 minutes and transmits data every 15 minutes, with an app that tracks and analyzes the data.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins APL developed a new thermoelectric refrigeration technology using nano-engineered materials called CHESS, which is twice as efficient as traditional devices. This advancement offers a scalable alternative to traditional compressor-based refrigeration and has the potential to be mass-produced using semiconductor chip production tools.
Vercel's BotID Basic mode is a simple anti-bot system that collects client-side signals to detect bots, but it can be easily bypassed. Vercel recommends using Deep Analysis mode, which uses Kasada's anti-bot script to actively block more advanced bots.
Apple is considering using AI technology from Anthropic or OpenAI to power a new Siri version. The move aims to improve Apple's struggling AI effort by leveraging large language models.
HP developed PCFax, a system that collects and stores laptop usage and maintenance data securely, providing a comprehensive device history report. This report helps IT teams optimize PC usage, reduce waste, and enhance security, while also encouraging the resale of used PCs.
Python dataclasses are a convenient alternative to dictionaries and custom classes, allowing for methods and dynamic properties. Using kw_only=True in dataclass construction helps maintain backwards-compatibility and forwards-extensibility.
Cnn's john sutter talks with a contact center worker about his experience. he documents how bureaucratic quicksand impedes policy and access to services. the book examines how complex paperwork, confusing procedures, actively slows government services, argues author jonathan mccarthy. "the system chips away as much as it crushes us," says j.c. penn. author: "
Gpemu is a gpu emulator for faster and cheaper prototyping and evaluation of research on deep learning systems. it can replace real gpus for dl training, but there are bottlenecks in other layers involving data loading, preprocessing, and network communication costs. the emulation is highly adaptable, encouraging collaboration within the community to expand its coverage and capabilities. if ...
Oliver Child created "printegrated circuits" allowing 3D printed objects to be embedded with microcontrollers. This technology enables low-volume production of smart objects at an affordable cost.
Signal is testing a new end-to-end encrypted backup system on Android staging servers. Users can download a self-updating APK to test the feature.
The US National Science Foundation froze outgoing funding, canceling over 1,000 research projects and halting $739 million in funding. This has caused chaos in the academic research ecosystem, threatening the future of innovation and education.
NativeJIT is an open-source C++ library for high-performance just-in-time compilation of expressions involving C data structures. It runs on Linux, OSX, and Windows, and is used for tasks like scoring documents in the Bing search engine.
Business software authentication differs from consumer software due to varying user control and scale. Business software requires features like user impersonation, SAML support, and role-based access control to accommodate enterprise needs.
AI is helping companies adopt a 4-day workweek without pay cuts, easing fears about automation and encouraging workers to use AI productively. Experts say reducing working hours is a way to preserve employment and share the gains from new technologies.
The speaker argues that universities should resist the increasing influence of AI, which is being used to further precaritize workers and privatize services. They propose that universities apply rigorous questioning to the idea that AI is inevitable, and instead focus on developing a tolerant society through critical thought and imagination.
Scientists are learning how living beings contribute to Earth's clouds, with gases from plants and plankton playing a significant role in cloud formation. This knowledge can help improve climate predictions and potentially lead to new geoengineering solutions.
The author believes that only licensed service animals, such as guide dogs for the blind, should be allowed in private businesses. They argue that emotional support or therapy dogs are not legitimate service animals and are often abused by owners to bring their pets into establishments.
BeanBook is an AI-powered coffee tracker and notebook that helps you explore, track, and ask questions about your coffee beans.
The author, a 27-year monitoring and observability expert, criticizes the industry's consumption-based pricing model, which can lead to high costs despite low per-unit prices. The author argues that the problem lies not with OpenTelemetry, but with the industry's unhealthy relationship with collecting and transmitting every data point.
Canonical's Ubuntu Engineering formed Debcrafters team for Ubuntu Archive maintenance. Debcrafters aims to attract diverse Linux distribution expertise to maintain the Ubuntu Archive's health.
A homelab is a collection of servers and networking gear set up in a home for experimentation and learning. It's a setup for testing and playing around, often with a focus on learning and development.
Research platform for analyzing systemic misalignment in AI alignment methods
The author discusses AI 2027's forecast for AGI arrival, questioning the value of math in forecasting and suggesting an alternative method of "scribbling curves" to predict future trends. The author argues that math-based forecasts are not always necessary and that intuition can be a reliable method for forecasting.
The modern tech ecosystem is so utterly vile, says samuel l. taylor. the media helped push the narrative that ai helped google increase revenue, he says. but why are we not more forlorn that this is where hundreds of billions of dollars are being forced? if you buy snowflake then you're allowed to get onto stages and brag about your great decisions - dwarkes
Jim Boddie, a pioneer of digital signal processors, died at 74 after a long illness. He developed the first successful DSP, DSP1, at AT&T Bell Labs, revolutionizing signal processing and enabling numerous applications.
The entropy H(pλ) of a mixture of two probability density functions p0 and p1 varies as a function of λ, with its derivative at λ=0 being H(p1,p0)−H(p0), which measures the proclivity of p1 to p0.
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled social media companies liable for user posts involving hate speech and violence. Companies must actively monitor content and remove it upon request or face lawsuits.
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Kathryn Sarkisian is suing the city of Douglas, Michigan, over a chicken ordinance that she claims violates her due process rights. She faces nearly $80,000 in fines for refusing to remove her six chickens, which she raised with a permit that was later revoked.
John sutter: chatgpt is a tool students use to organize their schoolwork. he says it's been criticized as wasting time, but many students find it useful if they can focus edgier lyrical thoughts on the subject - or on their phone id u.s. professors say it can help students focus on what they're passionate about, and what is worth letting go of
Trees are not a clear phyletic category, and wood is also not a distinct evolutionary trait. Convergent evolution and gene expression changes can turn herbaceous plants into trees and vice versa.
Thousands of Norwegians were mistakenly told they won life-changing sums in a Eurojackpot draw due to a manual error by Norsk Tipping. The company's CEO resigned after the incident, which was triggered by a conversion error in the game engine.
User noticed HN header clips content on phone, thinks it's a bug, but compared archived page and found HTML change. User suspects LLM influence on the change.
Helix is a high-performance language that combines the power of C++ with the ease of use of Python, offering a balance between performance and safety features. It provides a robust type system, advanced error handling, and seamless integration with C++ codebases.
A systematic review and meta-analysis found a positive association between cannabis use and major adverse cardiovascular events. The estimated risk ratios were 1.29 for acute coronary syndrome, 1.20 for stroke, and 2.10 for cardiovascular death.
Sen. Ted Cruz's plan could take 200 MHz or more of 6 GHz spectrum away from Wi-Fi for wireless carriers. This could harm Wi-Fi's future, especially in busy venues and for emerging applications like virtual reality.
The writer has reached 1000 days of sobriety and feels accomplished, regretting the decade lost to drinking. They believe true healing comes from forgetting past struggles and that they've outgrown their past self.
Local LLM Notepad is an open-source app that runs large-language models offline on any Windows PC without admin rights. It features a two-pane layout, automatic bold-underlining of prompt words, and various keyboard shortcuts for chatting and fact-checking.
CertMate is a powerful SSL certificate management system for modern infrastructure with multi-DNS provider support and REST API. It simplifies certificate management across multiple datacenters and cloud environments.
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The author is cautioning against the over-reliance on AI, arguing that it can lead to dependence, detachment, and a loss of human agency. They propose setting limits on AI use to prevent its negative effects and promote a more balanced approach to technology.
A large asteroid named Apophis will narrowly fly past Earth in April 2029, offering scientists a rare opportunity to study its interior and interior composition. NASA's OSIRIS-Apex mission to study Apophis has been canceled, leaving the agency without a plan to study the asteroid despite its potential for providing crucial information on planetary defense.
To choose between function declarations, function expressions, and arrow functions in JavaScript, consider whether the function uses the 'this' keyword, requires yielding a value, or needs to be used before it's defined. Arrow functions are concise but limited, while function declarations and expressions offer more flexibility but may have hoisting issues.
This project provides a searchable database of President Trump's clemency grants with interactive analysis and datasets. It is a client-side application with weekly updates.
The user built a webhook gateway using DuckDB as a programmable substrate for data transformation at runtime, allowing teams to define and update their webhook transformations and filters by submitting SQL queries. This approach enables a more federated, self-service model, making runtime behavior highly configurable via data and shifting who owns the transformation logic.
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ETH researchers discovered a new reaction where urea forms spontaneously on aqueous surfaces from CO₂ and NH₃ without energy. This reaction could have occurred on Early Earth, providing a possible origin for the key molecule in life.
Huawei filed a patent for a sulfide-based solid-state battery with up to 3,000km range and 5-minute charging. This move signals China's push to lead in next-generation battery technologies, with Huawei and other companies racing to commercialise solid-state batteries.
A group of Republicans and tech leaders argue that a 10-year AI moratorium would stifle innovation, while critics warn it would block states from protecting consumers from AI harms. The provision is currently at a standstill in the Senate, with talks ongoing on its language.
Researchers found that audible sound affects gene activity in cells, with potential medical applications such as reducing fat accumulation and enhancing regenerative medicine. The study suggests that sound waves can be used to influence biological processes without the need for invasive equipment.
C.O.R.E is a private, portable memory system for LLMs that allows users to store and access context, facts, and preferences. It provides a dynamic, living temporal knowledge graph with full transparency and traceability.
Researchers at Cornell found no evidence that left-handers are more creative than right-handers, with some studies showing right-handers have a small advantage in certain tests. Left-handers are actually underrepresented in creative fields, except for art and music.
Heat pumps have now outsold gas furnaces in the u.s. every year since 2022. heat pump adoption surges as a nationwide public policy push is on to train an army of hvac pros who can install and service these systems. smart thermostats can still enable basic diagnostics, trigger alerts and fine-tune control strategies. if you’re unsure about how to install sytems or how much to spend, contact e
Michael Saylor and Jim Chanos are clashing over MicroStrategy's Bitcoin pivot, with Saylor believing it's a financial revolution and Chanos seeing it as a bubble. They disagree on the value of MicroStrategy's new digital securities tied to its Bitcoin holdings.
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SDL3 networking support fixed. SDL2_net is used on the 3DS, PS Vita and PSP. App Sandboxing for iOS, AppleTVOS, VisionOS and macOS added. IPV6 support added. It is possible to build OpenTyrian2000 for ESP32 microcontrollers. The code has been added to the project.
Nature Chemistry - Michelle Francl wonders what makes benzene resonate with chemists.