XMLUI is a project that brings the Visual Basic model to the modern web, allowing developers to create apps by composing components with XML markup without needing to know React or CSS. It provides a suite of components, a theme system, and a server that helps developers collaborate with AI assistants to build and maintain apps.
Using LLMs like Gemini 2.5 PRO and Claude Opus requires humans to provide large context, refuse vibe coding, and use the right LLMs to achieve maximum productivity. This approach allows humans to retain control, produce high-quality code, and learn from LLMs while leveraging their capabilities to extend and amplify programmer capabilities.
The author is skeptical about the hype surrounding AI agents in 2025, citing reliability and economic issues. They've built multiple production agent systems that work, but only by following a pattern of bounded contexts, verifiable operations, and human decision points.
The original gpt architecture was developed seven years ago. a router selects fewer experts per token, which reduces memory usage and training time if the model is large enough to handle the additional experts en route to the next expert - reducing the number of experts needed to answer the question based on the previous expert's knowledge vs the current expert's. the moe approach is also ...
People perceive things as being of lower quality due to a pessimistic climate and changing consumption patterns, where durability and longevity are no longer valued. The real problem is not the quality of products but the unsustainable production and purchase of low-quality items that pollute the planet.
FFmpeg developers claim a 100x speedup in a single function, not the whole application, due to handwritten assembly code. The speedup is seen in the 'rangedetect8_avx512' function, which uses SIMD processing for improved parallel processing.
Samsung Electronics developed a high-efficiency thin-film Peltier device with Johns Hopkins University, enabling refrigerant-free cooling. This innovation will be integrated into Samsung's next-generation refrigerators for improved performance and energy efficiency.
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Big media companies are worried about a new online threat, which is not from hackers but from AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT. They are concerned about the economic impact of these chatbots on the internet.
France's reliance on US tech giants raises digital sovereignty concerns, exposing public data to foreign jurisdictions. The French Senate accused the government of ignoring sovereignty risks and discrediting European alternatives.
User's ZSH shell was slow to load, taking 5+ seconds to open a new terminal. They used zprof to profile the issue and found that disabling auto-updates and optimizing completion and prompt systems sped up the load time.
Peter bergen: peep show is the most realistic portrayal of evil i have ever seen. he says the two co-dependent roommates have a low self-esteem and are petty liars, manipulators, etc. they also have an enviable social status, which they use to their detriment, says author. author: if you want to be good, you have to take responsibility for your actions
The MacBU Lab is a 2000 sq ft space with over 300 Macs, used for testing and shipping Mac Office software. The lab features automation systems, backup robots, and a large collection of Mac hardware for testing and development.
Artificial intelligence groups are replacing low-cost data labellers with highly paid industry specialists to create more sophisticated training data. This shift has led to a surge in investor interest in data labelling start-ups and increased budgets for data.
The user experimented with a dual write-ahead log (WAL) design in a simple in-memory key-value database to achieve high throughput and durability, using io_uring for asynchronous I/O. This approach allowed the system to scale with CPU cores rather than disk I/O, resulting in a 10x improvement in transaction throughput and rethinking traditional database architecture assumptions.
Tesla's Austin robotaxi service has not scaled due to safety concerns, with a near accident occurring when a robotaxi tried to run a railroad crossing. The service remains limited with human safety monitors and has not demonstrated the necessary reliability to expand.
Yoko Taro criticizes Western credit card companies for pressuring Japanese adult content platforms to censor content. He sees this as a threat to democracy, allowing countries to control free speech in others.
OpenBSD made the FILE struct in stdio opaque, bumping library versions. This change affects many components, including libcrypto and the profiling subsystem.
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DeepSeek's R1 chatbot drew attention for rivalling top AI companies with less computer power and cost, causing Western tech stocks to plummet. However, the AI industry's reaction was based on a misunderstanding of the distillation technique used by DeepSeek, which is a widely used tool in AI research.
The author uses the International Mathematical Olympiad as a metaphor to explain how AI performance can be misleading due to varying resources and assistance, making it difficult to compare AI models and humans. The author argues that competitions like the IMO don't necessarily measure broader mathematical or reasoning abilities in AI, and that the focus should be on how AI can help humans ...
Blender MCP is a protocol that lets Large Language Models control Blender using simple JSON instructions over a TCP connection. It enables AI-driven creativity in real-time 3D collaboration without plugins or manual clicks.
EU justice commissioner Michael McGrath is cracking down on Chinese retailers Shein and Temu for selling toxic and hazardous goods. He vows to protect European consumers and level the playing field for local businesses.
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Tiny, but mighty social network. Contribute to lucianmarin/subreply development by creating an account on GitHub.
BorgBackup (short: Borg) gives you: ... and always check your backups!
New York City's transit system may be outdated with a 30-year-old bill requiring a conductor on every train, hindering automation and modernization. This bill would reduce service, raise costs, and decrease safety for New Yorkers.
Erik and Jonathan, the designers of the MYND Bluetooth speaker, combined durability and Open-Source philosophy to create a product with a long lifespan. The MYND features easy repair, recyclable materials, and customization options.
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New research from the University of Colorado Boulder found that erythritol, a widely used sugar substitute, can harm brain blood vessel cells and raise the risk of stroke. Consuming even small amounts of erythritol may constrict blood vessels, promote clotting and inflammation.
American democracy is under strain due to ideological targeting of institutions, concentrated wealth, and aging leadership. Data reveals strategic choices for mobilization, accountability, and democratic participation to address these challenges.
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The author hacked their Toniebox music player by removing the SD card to back up audio files, which can be played with VLC. They also discovered a community of hackers who have reverse engineered the device to add custom firmware and features.
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The Los Angeles city attorney's office sued Airbnb for price gouging and unverified hosts after January wildfires. Airbnb disputes the claims, saying it has supported victims with financial aid and free housing.
To use QuakeNotch properly, enable Accessibility Permission and Apple Music automation permission, then restart the app. If issues occur, restart QuakeNotch or contact the developer for help.
The US government plans to reevaluate the H-1B visa system, possibly favoring applicants with specified skills. Critics argue the program undercuts US worker wages and limits labor rights for immigrants.
A stranger from Woot sought Master Foo's Unix knowledge to become a skilled hacker. Master Foo taught him a lesson by giving him an easy box to crack, then a harder one, showing him the path to wisdom.
A Louisiana hospital, Glenwood Regional Medical Center, faced patient care lapses due to unpaid bills and equipment shortages. Medical Properties Trust, a real estate company, charged high rent to the hospital's operator, potentially fueling its financial crisis.
The Australian government is pushing YouTube to require age verification for all users, citing concerns over children accessing "harmful" content. This move could impact not just kids but also adults who want to watch YouTube videos, requiring them to verify their age or identity.
The user reviews an old BASIC book, "BASIC Computer Games," and explains how the game Hexapawn works, a type of minichess with 6 pawns. The game's AI learns through reinforcement learning, eliminating weak moves and improving its strength after losing 11 out of 36 games.
Collective Shout, a radical feminist organization, has targeted nearly 500 Steam games for removal, claiming they depict "child abuse." The group has ties to prominent anti-porn groups, including NCOSE and Exodus Cry, which have a history of censorship campaigns.
Buses on the same route experience delays and schedule changes due to traffic congestion and passenger distribution. Planners can improve service by setting stop times, skipping stops, and encouraging passengers to wait for less crowded buses.
Luis Leon, an 82-year-old Guatemalan immigrant, was taken by ICE without explanation and his family thought he was dead until they received word he was in a Guatemalan hospital. His family is now seeking to reunite with him, citing concerns about his health and the immigration system's handling of his case.
Intel will only approve new projects with at least 50% gross margin. CEO Lip-Bu Tan aims to increase Intel's gross margins and turn the company into an engineering-focused entity.
The Seven Sisters Eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the Pleiades stars on July 20, 2025, in the early hours. The event is not rare and has taken place every month since September 2023.
The user analyzed English football league data from 1888 to 2024-2025 and found a decline in home field advantage, which disappeared during the COVID season when matches were played without spectators. The user suggests that home support is a key factor in home advantage and proposes explanations for the decline, including traveling fans and referee bias, which could be investigated with ...
We show how robots can grow bigger, faster, and more capable by consuming materials. robot metabolism cannot rely on active physical support from any external system to accomplish its growth, we write a robot metabolite paper based on our results - nascent but suggest stepping toward'self-repairable' robotics if we can build modular robot systems that can adapt to changing environments and ...
Amazon's carbon emissions rose 6% in 2024 due to data center construction and delivery fuel consumption. The company's emissions are now 33% higher than its 2019 goal to eliminate them by 2040.
Rich Sutton's "The bitter lesson" argues that AI progress relies on scaling methods, but human knowledge is still essential for model building. A balanced approach combining domain knowledge and data-driven methods is needed to create useful AI models.
AI Coding Horrors is a growing collection of real-world disasters caused by AI-assisted coding tools like sky-high bills, leaked secrets, broken apps,..
Universities worldwide are under attack by populist governments using emotional tactics to create a sense of national identity and belonging. Leaders like Trump and Modi use nostalgia and resentment to frame universities as threats to their nationalist visions.
Physicists at the Large Hadron Collider observed a new class of antimatter particles breaking down at a different rate than their matter counterparts. This discovery is a significant step in understanding why there is more matter than antimatter in the universe.
The unemployment rate for recent male college graduates (22–27) has risen from <5% to 7%. Recent male graduates “are now unemployed at the same rate as their non-graduate counterparts,” while the rate for their female peers is unchanged.
The author discusses the limitations of easing functions in code, which are used to add character to animations. They explore alternative approaches, including parameterized easing functions and convolution with a Laplacian-of-Gaussian filter, but find drawbacks in each.
Texas ranked as the most financially distressed state in America, according to a WalletHub study, due to low average credit scores and high bankruptcy filings. The study compared 50 states across nine metrics, including credit scores and bankruptcy filings.
A naturalized US citizen expresses concern about the Trump administration's plans to denaturalize citizens, citing a history of targeting immigrants and minorities. The author questions the permanence of their citizenship and the Constitution's guarantee of rights.
Gitea is an easy to use version control system with a clean interface for team collaboration and code management. It offers features like issue tracking, code review, and continuous integration for improved team efficiency and code quality.
The Roman Roads Research Association advances knowledge of Roman roads and promotes study of Roman heritage in the British Isles using modern technology. They publish a journal, Itinera, and host talks on Roman roads and related topics.
The Amish remain exceptionally resistant to allergies, with only 7% of Amish children reacting to common allergens. Researchers are studying the Amish to develop a protective treatment that could prevent allergic diseases.
The Merlin app uses user input to narrow down bird identification options, but its AI-powered Sound ID feature relies on expert birders annotating precise moments in bird recordings. This labor-intensive process allows the model to learn accurate representations of bird sounds, making it more reliable than other AI-powered nature tools.
To build apps that last 50 years, software developers must focus on creating self-contained, transposable, and recreatable systems with minimal dependencies and well-documented timeless code. This requires a strong refactoring culture and careful consideration of hardware and talent pool evolution.
People tend to avoid backtracking even when it's objectively better, due to discomfort with "wasting" past effort. This "doubling-back aversion" leads to wasted time and energy, as people prioritize progress over efficiency.
Dark traffic, hidden to publishers by strict ad-blockers, has grown 49% in three years, representing 18% of global web traffic. This "dark traffic" is often activated by third-party sources, not users, and is mainly driven by pre-roll video adverts.
A clever trick uses two arrays, dense and sparse, to represent a sparse set with constant time operations, but it requires careful initialization and handling of potential issues like uninitialized memory and integer overflow. The sparse set representation is useful for certain scenarios, such as liveness sets in compiler register allocation and work queue-based graph traversal algorithms, ...
Idaho lawmakers passed a bill requiring adult websites to verify visitors' ages, but the state's own trade subdomain was hijacked by porn sites. The subdomain's DNS records were left unupdated, allowing Microsoft's Azure platform to be used for adult content.
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Writers fear being mistaken for AI, which implies their work is basic, predictable, and lacks humanity. This fear may lead writers to create in ways that avoid AI-like styles, potentially resulting in an exaggerated performance of human-likeness.
Enhance Clojure with new features and changes, or create a new language, while maintaining backward compatibility. First-class data structures should be CRDT types, including maps, vectors, arrays, sets, and counters.
Quantum computing is a new layer in the computing stack, specializing in problems with huge state spaces and quantum behavior. It's not faster, but offers a different way of seeing problem spaces, challenging our assumptions about computing progress.
A surgical stereoscope can provide far more precise 3d results than this value would suggest. our system uses the mcam, which was designed to capture high-resolution 2d images and video over large fov44,45,46,47 - see s1 in the supplemental material if you're interested in this work based on our experiments involving tissue samples of various types and thicknesses. he expects this generalizability to
Companies are hiring humans again after relying on AI that failed to deliver, with a high failure rate of AI projects and jobs. AI's unreliability and inability to reason are causing a historic self-delusion, with many praising its capabilities despite subjective experience to the contrary.
GitWrist is a WearOS project that interacts with the GitHub API for user notifications and stats, using Jetpack Compose and Kotlin. It's a work in progress, alpha version, and requires ADB setup for installation.
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Some people claim AI won't surpass humans, but seeing humanoid robots perform complex tasks or passing a rigorous Turing test could change their minds. A personal definition of "AI is real" might involve witnessing a robot assemble a complex model or exhibit human-like intelligence in a challenging scenario.
Vacuum-packed fish requires proper thawing to prevent foodborne illness from bacteria like Clostridium botulinum and Listeria monocytogenes. Follow thawing guidelines and store at 38 degrees Fahrenheit or lower to ensure safe consumption.
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