ChatGPT now handles complex tasks with its own computer, navigating websites, running code, and delivering editable slideshows and spreadsheets. It requires permission before taking actions and can be interrupted or stopped at any point.
Le Chat AI assistant gets new features for research, voice, and organization, including Research mode, Vocal mode, Think mode, and Projects. These features help users research, communicate, and stay organized in a more natural and intuitive way.
The user describes an optical illusion where a red circle on a blue-green background causes the viewer to hallucinate an intense blue-green color due to the desensitization of red-sensitive cones. This illusion raises questions about whether it can show colors outside the natural human color gamut, which is limited by the overlapping spectra of cone cells and the inability of screens to ...
Michael Bastos is a versatile technology leader with 20+ years of experience in DevSecOps, LLMOps, and mobile development, with a strong background in both individual contribution and leadership roles. He has led numerous successful projects, including the development of Guardian One, a mobile app for the USSF, and has won multiple SBIR awards, with expertise in areas such as code generation, ...
The project aims to create a humanoid hand for a robot with moderate cost, using parallel mechanisms and small servos for each finger. The design is adaptable to other robots and includes a 3D printing guide and assembly instructions.
Notion's AI Meeting Notes feature detects virtual meetings using microphone monitoring and network port analysis. It uses native OS-level detection for macOS and Windows.
Anthropic's Claude Code users are experiencing slower response times and confusion due to unannounced changes in usage limits. Users are unsure of their limits and feel Anthropic should be more transparent about pricing and usage restrictions.
The user experienced rate limiting issues with Cursor and switched to Claude Code, finding it suitable for 90% of their needs, especially with Sonnet 4 and Opus 4 models. They share their experience and tips for using Claude Code, including workflow, shortcuts, and features like subagents and memorize.
Reading Rainbow" was a beloved PBS show that encouraged kids to read and loved by millions. It ran for 23 years, won 26 Emmy Awards, and inspired a lifelong love of reading in its audience.
A German bank sent an email promoting a prize draw with a suspicious-looking website, undermining phishing education and potentially exposing customers to scams. The bank's design may have legal implications, making it harder to prove customer negligence in case of a phishing attack.
Discussion of dabbling in samplers of ‘avant-garde’ perfumes and other perfumes; what I liked and didn’t like, and what 2 perfumes I ultimately bought for myself (Acqua di Sale and Kyoto Incense).
The author discusses the game "Mussolini or Bread" which illustrates how people share a common understanding of the world through semantics. This shared understanding is linked to the idea that there is only one way to model the world, which is the true model.
The boiling line animation effect is a post-processing technique used in cartoons and illustrations to create a hand-drawn look by applying a distortion effect to the edges of shapes. This effect can be achieved using SVG filter primitives and JavaScript by animating the parameters of the filter to create a dynamic distortion effect that simulates the boiling motion.
King Charles V of France's daily routine included attending mass, meeting with his council, and listening to his subjects' petitions, showcasing his accessibility and sense of justice. His day was divided into three parts: prayer and study, affairs of the kingdom, and leisure and recreation, with a focus on balance and order to stimulate his health and set an example for a political life.
The user is a happy Kagi customer who pays $14/month for a premium search experience with features like Lenses and Personal Results. They've curated their block list and created custom Lenses like Smaller Web and The Old Web to search small websites and nostalgic web hosts.
wttr.in is a console-oriented weather forecast service that supports various formats and languages, handling 20-25 million queries daily. It can be accessed from a shell or web browser and provides detailed weather information for specific locations.
The user praises Full Line Code Completion in PyCharm, a feature that auto-infers log completion from surrounding text, saving time and effort in debugging and logging. JetBrains' model is a 100 million parameter GPT-2 style Transformer decoder-only model, trained on a subset of The Stack code dataset, with a tokenizer optimized for character pairs and indentation-sensitive.
Italian authorities raided and sued retro gaming YouTuber Once Were Nerd over pre-loaded ROMs on gaming handhelds. He faces possible jail time and channel shutdown under Italy's outdated copyright law.
Researchers at Dartmouth studied 65 countries to identify patterns in offshore finance used by elites. They found three distinct strategies: "confetti," "concealment," and "hybrid" approaches based on the elites' home country governance and risk levels.
Apple introduced two foundation language models for Apple Intelligence: a 3B-parameter on-device model and a scalable server model. Both models support multiple languages, understand images, and execute tool calls with high quality and competitive cost.
Conductor is a tool for managing multiple Claude Code agents with a beautiful UI. It handles git worktree and integrates with existing Claude Code login and API keys.
A basic income pilot project in Hamilton, Ontario, showed participants were happier, healthier, and continued working despite receiving no-strings-attached payments. The project's cancellation forced participants to put life plans on hold, contradicting the government's claim it was failing to help people become independent contributors.
The team investigated a memory usage increase in their data-processing service after upgrading to Go 1.24, which was initially attributed to the Swiss Tables map implementation but ultimately found to be caused by a mallocgc refactoring change. The team worked with the Go community to identify and fix the issue, which will be included in Go 1.25, and also discovered that the Swiss Tables ...
The Independent news outlet reports on various topics including reproductive rights and climate change without paywalls. They rely on donations to fund journalists investigating both sides of the story.
Matrix server teams have identified two high severity protocol vulnerabilities and will release a coordinated security update on July 22nd 2025. Server and room admins should upgrade as soon as possible to address the vulnerabilities.
The user blocked all crawlers with robots.txt, causing LinkedIn post previews to disappear due to blocked scraping. They updated robots.txt to allow LinkedInBot, learning about the Open Graph Protocol and its importance for social media post previews.
ICE's Mobile Fortify app uses facial recognition to instantly identify individuals from 200 million images, providing personal data and immigration status. The app links government databases, including the FBI and State Department, and may add commercial databases for more personal data.
People are now forced to design APIs based on LLM suggestions due to AI writing 90% of code by September. This new approach can be helpful but also limits innovation and unique features.
A researcher used a well-crafted email to test Claude Desktop's security, exploiting its trust in plugins and data sources. The test showed how LLM-powered apps can be vulnerable to attacks through their composition, not just individual components.
Spanish researchers discovered that gut bacteria produce a molecule causing atherosclerosis, a leading cause of death. The molecule, imidazole propionate, triggers an inflammatory reaction in the arteries, promoting the buildup of fatty plaques.
User is looking for Pocket alternatives after its sunsetting, tried various options including building a personal version, and found Readwise Reader and Wallabag to be reliable alternatives. User prefers Wallabag for its ad-free experience and ability to self-host.
The article explains how to build an autonomous Arduino system using minimal components and optimize power consumption. By using the JeeLib library and putting the Arduino to sleep, power consumption can be reduced from 6.7 mA to 43 uA.
This report aims to provide insights into the shifting risk landscape of ai adoption in corporate america. this shift underscores how ai is not only threatening existing jobs but also transforming the broader culture and structure of work, says daniel saunders, co-author of the report. he argues that firms’ concerns are focused on the potential for ai to harm the business interests of firms ...
The IT bubble in the 1990s and the AI bubble today differ in valuation, with top 10 S&P 500 companies more overvalued now. This presentation warns of potential risks and uncertainties in AI investments.
Zig's Io namespace is being reworked with the re-introduction of async and revamped Writer and Reader interfaces. The new Writer interface, std.Io.Writer, has buffering built-in and requires a drain function to be implemented.
The original Xbox had a vulnerability due to its 32-bit Intel Pentium III processor, which included an A20# Gate that allowed the system to boot directly into flash memory when grounded, compromising security. This was discovered by the Xbox Linux Project and Michael Steil, who found that grounding the A20 line allowed a small application to dump the secret ROM.
If the reader finds the mistakes in the design, this proves that microsoft has weak developers. neil samuels: the history of microsoft's reactions to the font vulnerability is a perfect lesson of how to do it wrong. the xcode interpreter tests for the secret rom turnoff code, and doesn&t catch all cases, he says - but it is there for all to see!
tsx is a user-friendly tool for running TypeScript code in Node.js with modern defaults and Watch mode for seamless development. It simplifies TypeScript experience by supporting CommonJS and ESM modes with tsconfig.json paths.
A Switch 2 owner had their console restricted by Nintendo after buying a used copy of Bayo 3 on eBay, which was likely pirated. The owner, Quinn Nelson, is seeking help from Nintendo to unlock their console, warning others to be cautious when buying used Nintendo Switch games.
The author's mother died after a long battle with a disease, and the author struggled to accept her condition and the reality of her death. The author reflects on their mother's past, including her experiences as a refugee from Poland and her struggles to build a new life in America.
Nietzsche said Schopenhauer's philosophy reflected his own nature, not the world. Similarly, VCs exaggerate AI's potential to justify fundraising and fees, ignoring its actual value.
The user discusses Bash limitations and defensive coding practices, then shares custom logging functions to improve error handling and debugging. They also explore using Bash variables and traps to enhance logging and error reporting in scripts.
Java was extremely hyped in the late 1990s due to its innovative features and promises of a "write once, run anywhere" model. However, the hype dissipated after the first dotcom crash, and Java eventually became a solid, stable, and reliable language used in business and industry, but no longer exciting to university undergraduates.
A group is reviving classic internet platforms like AIM, AOL Desktop, Yahoo, and ICQ. They offer free access to AIM and ICQ, with ICQ still in development, and support for older versions of these platforms.
The user recorded 5G signals in the n78 band (3.3-3.8 GHz TDD) in Spain using a USRP N310 and GNU Radio, but faced issues with spurious signals and data loss. They eventually recorded 30-second datasets to tmpfs with accurate timestamps and formatted them in SigMF for future analysis.
Mammals independently evolved specialized traits to eat ants and termites at least 12 times since the Cenozoic era began. This dietary strategy, called myrmecophagy, emerged after the extinction of dinosaurs and reshaped ecosystems.
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Using generative AI in writing can lead to generic and unoriginal work, and it also poses risks to writers' careers and the integrity of the writing process. The long-term consequences of relying on AI include job losses, reduced skilled labor, and the degradation of the internet and free access to knowledge, ultimately harming everyone.
Delta Air Lines is using AI to personalize ticket prices, aiming to increase profit margins by the end of the year. The airline's goal is to eventually eliminate static pricing, with 20% of fares determined by AI by the end of the year.
Xterm mousing interface has been completely revamped. auto-execute-command and automacro both require explicit patterns. by default, commands requiring a 'y' or "n' response require an return as well. - if you run jjove on i686-w64-mingw32, the resulting jar will run as root, with gcc installed.
A juicy cut of beef is a favorite food among Americans, but its production poses health risks. The article "The beef with beef" highlights the potential dangers of consuming beef.
The Symbian OS, a pioneering smartphone effort, is still available on GitHub despite being largely ignored. It was a real-time microkernel OS with a radical EKA2 microkernel, but its potential was overshadowed by cheaper Arm cores and poor UI decisions.
Chrome has a bypass code that allows developers to bypass SSL errors by typing a secret phrase, which has changed over time from "danger" to "thisisnotsafe" to "dGhpc2lzdW5zYWZl". The code was likely added as a convenience for developers but has since become a point of concern due to its potential misuse and lack of friction to prevent misuse.
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Node.js supports TypeScript syntax via type stripping since v22.6.0, allowing direct execution without transpilation. Type stripping is enabled by default in v23.6.0, but can be disabled with --no-experimental-strip-types.
"Either allow us to process and use your data however we want, or disable these existing features we've offered for many years", such a great direction to take your service
Researchers studied the impact of file position in code reviews on GitHub. They found that files shown earlier receive more comments and participants are less likely to detect defects in files shown last.
Researchers at DGIST developed a perovskite betavoltaic cell that uses radioactive carbon-14 to power devices for decades. The battery has improved energy conversion and long-term stability, with a 56,000-fold increase in electron mobility and 2.86% energy conversion efficiency.
Researchers studied the explosive seed dispersal mechanism of squirting cucumbers, finding seeds can reach 29mph and 12 meters. The unique traits help plants adapt to disperse seeds efficiently while conserving energy.
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David Eagleman's experiment showed that the "slow-mo effect" is a trick of memory, not a real slowing of time. The use of slow motion in film and culture has become ubiquitous, reflecting our experience of time as uneven and accelerating.
Felix Baumgartner, a 56-year-old Austrian extreme athlete, died in a paragliding accident in Italy. He was known for his record-breaking jumps and had gained fame for a 2012 helium balloon jump from 24 miles above the Earth.
The US debt is projected to reach $200 trillion in 30 years, causing interest rates to rise and potentially shrinking the economy. Economists warn that if left unchecked, the US could enter a "Homer Simpson era" where most tax money goes towards paying interest on debt within 20 years.
The UK government plans to lower the voting age to 16 for the next general election, allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to vote. The change is part of a new Elections Bill, which also includes voter ID expansion and automatic voter registration.
The user spent nearly a year developing a FAT driver in Rust, but encountered issues with specialization, a feature that allows overriding trait and struct implementations, due to lifetime-related problems. The user eventually found a workaround using function pointers, but notes that this solution is hacky and introduces additional overhead, and recommends waiting for specialization to be ...
People still send files due to a mental model built around files, not understanding collaborative online documents and permissions. This outdated thinking leads to security issues and inefficiencies, as data should live in a database with controlled access.
The UK government lowers the voting age to 16 and introduces voter ID, stricter rules against foreign interference, and enhanced voter registration. The changes also include tougher laws on election financing, candidate safety, and stricter penalties for rule breakers.
noyb filed GDPR complaints against AliExpress, TikTok and WeChat for failing to comply with access requests under Article 15 GDPR. The companies are accused of violating user privacy and EU law, with potential fines reaching up to 4% of their global revenue.
The notation x ⇒ y in boolean logic is equivalent to x ≤ y, meaning if x is true then y is also true. This connection simplifies complex statements and proofs, such as transitivity and denying the consequent.
New York City's office-to-residential conversions could yield 17,400 new homes, easing the city's housing shortage. However, a report warns that a new tax break may be overly generous, costing $5.1 billion in lost property tax revenue.
WaitLock is a portable command-line tool providing mutex and semaphore functionality for shell scripts. It enables synchronized access to resources across multiple processes with automatic cleanup.
n8n and node-red are data transformation tools, but lack key components for effective transformations, requiring additional tools like ObservableHQ and Flowise AI for visualization and AI workloads. Both tools require "baby sitting" with intermediate steps, progress information, and summaries to prevent disaster and ensure AI ethics and decision-making accuracy.
Researchers found that large language models like ChatGPT advise women to ask for lower salaries than men with identical qualifications. The models didn't disclaim biases, highlighting the need for clear ethical standards and transparency in AI development.
I worked at Apple for 5 years as an Engineering Project Manager, but the secrecy and lack of creative freedom crushed my spirit. I'm now looking for work that lets me use my skills and share my passions with others.
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The user is frustrated with poor documentation and search results for programming languages like Python, leading to reliance on AI. Their main pet peeves are social issues like working on moving targets, estimating work, and dealing with poor documentation and API changes.
Tech workers are now pre-union labor in a zero-equity gig economy, told they're chosen ones but getting little ownership. Founders and VCs win, owning model stacks and labor, while workers get minimal benefits.
UBC Okanagan researchers developed a 3D bio-printed lung model that closely mimics natural lung tissue for studying lung disease and developing new treatments. The model allows researchers to test respiratory diseases and drug development with improved accuracy and personalized medicine capabilities.
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A group at Oxford University started a book project in 2000-2001 to create a PDE coffee table book with 100 spreads. The project stalled, but 34 finished pages are now available for educational use.
TurboStitchGIF is a lightweight C library for decoding GIFs efficiently. It provides a simple API for static and animated GIFs with minimal resource usage.
User shares common bash commands and aliases used daily, including 'cd -' for quick directory switching, 'ps -e | grep' for process IDs, and 'ssh-copy-id' for secure shell setup. They also use 'pv' for progress bars and 'fzf' for fuzzy searching.
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The brain wakes up from sleep in an ordered wave of activation moving from the front to the back. This process is characterized by a specific pattern of electrical activity, with taller peaks during non-REM sleep stages.
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I don't understand the ranking algorithm looking in the ask section on HN For example I saw a post with time 6 hours ago with 7 upvotes ranks higher than a post with 22 upvotes 1 hour ago? Also why is a post from 2 weeks ago still on the front page of ask?
The author implemented a custom conversion from 128-bit integers to 64-bit floats in Rust, which turned out to be faster than the built-in conversion. After optimizing the code, the author discovered that Rust's compiler was already capable of performing the conversion efficiently, but the author's custom implementation was still useful for educational purposes and was eventually merged into ...
Solution-processed light-emitting diodes (leds) are emerging as a promising technology. they have been utilized as emitting layers via solution processing and achieved impressive performance in green and lower energy leds - daniel schmidt et al. fabricated high-quality polycrystalline thin films of cui(hda) via sputtering based on tetrahedral lig
The world is too large for us to understand through personal experience alone, and statistics are essential to gain a broader view of the world. By combining personal experience with statistics, we can gain a more complete understanding of the world and its complexities.
Podcasting is a unique space where people can share their voices, ideas, and stories freely. Unlike platforms controlled by a single company (like YouTube or Instagram), podcasting supports true freedom of expression. However, this openness is now being threatened by AI tools, such as Notebook LM, which make it easy to produce fake, low-quality podcasts. Unfortunately, many of these ...