If you're reading this, XSLT was killed by Google.
The job market is changing due to automation, with many entry-level roles disappearing and the default answer shifting from "can a human do the job" to "can a model do it cheaper." The future of work may require people to be "out of distribution humans" who can do novel or unusual tasks that can't be easily automated.
Ships, rivers, and Hindu deities have been granted limited legal person rights, allowing them to be defendants and have rights constrained to due process. This concept is applied in various cases, including the Whanganui River's personhood and a Hindu deity's right to property.
Apple is withdrawing its Advanced Data Protection feature from the UK due to the Home Office's TCN under the Investigatory Powers Act. Users must manually switch off ADP or lose their iCloud account, but can still use end-to-end encrypted services like iMessage and FaceTime.
The user is concerned that ChatGPT and other LLMs can misinform users with conviction, potentially leading to negative effects in the long run. They see LLMs as confidence engines rather than knowledge engines, highlighting the potential for psychological manipulation.
Redmond police turned off Flock Safety cameras after ICE agents arrested people near them. Police Chief Darrell Lowe suspended officers' access to the system until the city discusses ending its contract with Flock Safety.
The user discovered lazygit, a terminal-based Git UI, by accident while trying to use neovim and found it to be incredibly fast, portable, and visually consistent, making it their main Git tool. They praise lazygit's UX, which is well-organized, visually consistent, and interactive, allowing users to easily discover and use Git workflows without memorizing complex commands.
US law enforcement can access online data through various means, but service providers and users can take steps to protect privacy by pushing back on improper demands and using encryption. Users should assess risks, limit services, improve settings, and use tools like EFF's Privacy Badger to prevent data sharing.
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A stateful swd protocol implementation for debugging rp2350 risc-v cores (hazard3) from any raspberry pi pico2 (target) using gpio's on another pico (probe) the readme is almost completely generated; the code is vibe coded. the protocol operates over two signals: turnaround cycles (host releases swdio, target can drive) occur between requestack
Quad9, a Swiss non-profit DNS provider, faces an existential threat from French site-blocking orders due to lack of financial resources. The orders may lead to a less open, less private, and more centralized internet controlled by corporate giants.
Beets is a music cataloging tool that organizes your collection and provides various tools for manipulation and access. It can fetch metadata from MusicBrainz, Discogs, or Beatport, or guess it using filenames or acoustic fingerprints.
User built a BART arrival display with a vintage vibe using an OLED display, ESP32-C6, and a middleware service for GTFS Realtime data. The display shows upcoming train times, time, and safety messages, mounted under a metal shelf above their monitor.
The UK's shipbuilding industry dominated the world from the late 19th century until the mid-20th century, but failed to adapt to changing market conditions and technological advancements. The industry's reliance on skilled labor and traditional methods made it uncompetitive with foreign shipbuilders, leading to a decline in output and market share.
Microsoft's quality control has been questionable, with repeated issues due to updates and configuration errors. The company's approach to testing has been criticized, with some saying it's inadequate or non-existent.
The ASUS Ascent GX10 AI Supercomputer features a NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip with a robust Blackwell GPU and fifth-generation Tensor Cores for exceptional AI computing capabilities. It integrates NVIDIA ConnectX-7 for ultra-high-speed networking and supports various AI frameworks for fast deployment.
We need to decide what to accept from LLM-generated content in pull-requests and bug reports. The proposal is to close LLM-generated issues as spam and require submitters to explain their code in their own words for LLM-generated code.
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A row is brewing in Europe over the 6 GHz wireless spectrum, with Wi-Fi Alliance and DSA opposing mobile operators' demand for exclusive use. The outcome will impact Europe's digital development, with Wi-Fi being the primary internet access method for consumers.
The author discusses the limitations of current AI technology and the need for spatial intelligence, which enables machines to reason with the physical world and interact with their environment. The author proposes world models as a new type of generative model that can unlock spatial intelligence and enable machines to achieve capabilities such as reasoning, generation, and interaction with ...
Ryanair will stop printing physical boarding passes from November 12, requiring passengers to use the digital boarding pass in their "myRyanair" app. This change aims to provide a faster, smarter, and greener travel experience for passengers.
The user obtained an HP 9000 Model 340, a 68030-based UNIX workstation, and set it up with HP-UX 9, a version that supports mixed 68K and PA-RISC clusters. The user discovered that HP-UX 9 uses a Context Dependent Filesystem, which makes files context-dependent and can be accessed differently depending on the machine's architecture.
The user criticizes Zig for lacking memory safety features, cumbersome casting, and a slow compiler, and believes that modern programming languages should prioritize memory safety and correctness. They also express frustration with the Zig community's resistance to change and lack of features, which they think makes the language less appealing to users.
Netflix requires production partners to use generative AI tools responsibly and transparently. Partners must follow guiding principles to ensure AI-generated content does not infringe copyrights or mislead audiences.
ClickHouse has acquired LibreChat, an open-source AI chat platform, to create a unified interface for interacting with large language models and build analytics agents. This acquisition will strengthen ClickHouse's commitment to open-source software and enable users to get started with agentic analytics quickly.
Researchers tested three AI models on Google reCAPTCHA v2 challenges and found significant differences in performance, with Claude Sonnet 4.5 performing best at 60% success rate. The results suggest that excessive reasoning and poor planning can hinder AI performance, and that timely and adaptive action is crucial for real-world intelligence.
The European Parliament may approve new rules to prevent nurdle spills and reduce pollution. The rules would require companies to adopt safeguards in handling and transporting the tiny plastic pellets.
The Canadian Forces is recruiting public servants to join the Supplementary Reserve, aiming for 300,000 personnel in an emergency. They will receive one-week training annually, but it won't count towards their pensions.
The Fomu FPGA development board's unique design allows it to fit in a USB port, but its USB core is implemented in RTL, requiring a bootloader to configure the FPGA and SPI flash. To program the flash directly via test points, the iCE40 must be held in reset, and the flash IC's HOLD pin can be driven low to ignore SPI traffic while configuring the iCE40 directly.
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GOG's Preservation Program aims to maintain hundreds of games on modern machines despite losing rights to sell them. The project is proving challenging due to deteriorating game functionality and difficulties in accessing source code and IP rights.
Two patches in the Linux kernel's build system development tree will enable the -fms-extensions compiler argument for GCC and LLVM/Clang. This change may be included in the Linux 6.19 kernel merge window.
Rebuilding Zed's cloud infrastructure on Cloudflare Workers with Rust code compiled to WebAssembly aims to reduce operational effort and improve scalability. A custom platform framework was built to enable easy testing and leverage Cloudflare services, with a goal to support collaborative coding with DeltaDB.
Error handling in languages can be optimized by hiding large error objects behind a thin pointer or using register-sized errors. Stack unwinding is proposed as an optimal solution for error handling, allowing for separate visible and internal implementation details.
Europol deputy chief tells POLITICO that police want the agency to build out tech capabilities. The European Commission recognizes the βworrying conclusionsβ of the media outletsβ investigation. Complaint filed Tuesday asked EU to investigate former tech lobbyistβs appointment to key privacy role following POLITICO report.
Sai and Aayush are building Hypercubic, an AI platform to help Fortune 500 companies understand and modernize their mainframe systems. Hypercubic's tools, HyperDocs and HyperTwin, capture institutional knowledge and human reasoning behind legacy mainframe systems to aid in maintenance and modernization.
Researchers at the University of Liverpool found no credible link between acetaminophen use and autism or ADHD in children. The study highlights the need for more research on medications in pregnancy due to poor data and varying study quality.
Iran is facing a severe drought with record low rainfall and nearly empty reservoirs, prompting officials to warn of potential water rationing and disaster. Tehran's water supply is at risk due to low rainfall, old infrastructure, and recent conflict, with dams in other provinces also in a worrying state.
A beautiful, native macOS application for browsing and managing your Android device files via ADB. Fast, intuitive, and powerful. β οΈ Security Note: DroidDock is currently unsigned. macOS will show a security warning on first launch. Right-click and select "Open" to bypass this. Code signing will be added in future releases.
The author discusses how myopia or nearsightedness is becoming a major problem due to increased screen time and indoor activities. They suggest preventative measures like outdoor time and the 20-20-20 rule to prevent or slow down myopia.
This script automatically rewrites Git commit history with better commit messages using AI, suitable for cleaning up messy commit histories before open-sourcing projects. It uses a template format and language settings, and can be customized with prompts for unique message styles.
Memory safety is a crucial property in software development that prevents weaknesses such as buffer overflows and double-frees, and Rust has made significant contributions to achieving memory safety in systems programming. Pursuing memory safety in legacy systems can be achieved through various strategies, including rewriting code in a memory-safe language, wrapping existing code in a ...
Facebook executives discuss the need to appeal to Millennials, with Peter Thiel suggesting a "Millennial tilt" in the company's messaging and Mark Zuckerberg agreeing to shift the company's focus to resonate with the younger generation. The team plans to conduct further research on Millennial attitudes and develop strategies to appeal to them, including a new ad campaign and initiatives on ...
The author is fascinated by futuristic art and design despite pessimistic views of the future. They praise Pieter van Rosmalen's Archive Matrix design for its nostalgic yet modern feel and potential for adding movement to text.
The user has a rule to use only open models for voice cloning and article transcripts. They've tried Kokoro and Fish Audio's S1-mini models but found limitations and restrictions.
Seattle-area police departments changed their surveillance programs after learning U.S. Border Patrol accessed their Flock Safety databases. The practice may violate state law, and police officials are changing settings to prevent future access.
NVIDIA's influence on AI policy debates is a concern due to its market power and potential retaliation against critics. This fear may hinder open discussions about export controls and other issues.
BBC Director General Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness have resigned following a leaked memo accusing the BBC of misleadingly editing a speech by Donald Trump in a Panorama documentary. The resignations come as the BBC faces criticism over its handling of various issues, including editorial failures and institutional bias.
pi_ created a RISC-V CPU/SoC emulator in a HLSL pixel shader that runs Linux 5.13.5 with MMU support in VRChat, using a custom shader to emulate the CPU and store state in a texture. The emulator uses a combination of C and HLSL code, with a custom preprocessor to generate the shader code, and achieves a clock speed of up to 250 kHz on a 2080 Ti GPU.
Researchers discovered zero-point motion in a nanocrystal's lattice, which produces unexpected light emission at near absolute zero temperatures. This effect may be useful in cooling nanocrystals to lower temperatures than previously possible.
The author has a strong aversion to people who use ChatGPT, considering it a deal-breaker in relationships due to its potential societal harm and impact on human connection. They believe relying on AI for everyday tasks shows laziness and a lack of originality.
Researchers propose a modular garment design approach with reusable modules and connectors to adapt to changing body sizes and styles. Their method includes a compact module set, decomposition via integer linear programming, and a digital design tool for simulation.
Davia generates interactive internal documentation for local codebases with visualizations. It uses a .env file or API keys in the project path for configuration.
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The user built a presentation tool, but after incorporating a US company, they faced $60,000 in tax penalties due to 10 million shares issued. They learned to incorporate only after having paying customers and to consult tax experts, and now offer their tool at slidepicker.com.
The user had performance issues with their tiny RPG built using web technologies, which were resolved by removing the FPS cap in KAPLAY and optimizing text rendering and object creation. The issues were exacerbated by using GemShell, which uses Webkit on Macs, but a fix is being worked on, and the user now has a more performant game.
Highly experimental, blazingly fast, lean & mean descendant of WebGPU written in Zig - hexops-graveyard/mach-sysgpu
A 1980s-era semiconductor fab in Austin, Texas, is being renovated to become the world's only 3D heterogenous integration plant. The Texas Institute for Electronics will receive $1.392 billion in funding to develop and manufacture stacked chips with a mix of materials.
Researchers at New York University discovered "gyromorphs," a material that blocks light from all directions, potentially advancing light-based computers. Gyromorphs combine liquid and crystal properties, outperforming current materials in maintaining signal strength.
Researchers developed a multistable thin-shell metastructure with high reconfigurability for adaptive manipulation and locomotion, enabling up to 20 stable configurations in a single unit and 256 configurations in a four-unit network. The structure's shape-shifting efficiency and adaptability allow it to transform into multifunctional metabots, including universal grippers, magnetic jumpers, ...
The Vera C Rubin Observatory has captured its first test image, revealing a stellar stream extending from the galaxy Messier 61, suggesting it tore apart a smaller galaxy. The discovery is a precursor to many more features that will be found with the observatory's powerful camera.
Microsoft is forming a team to research advanced AI, led by Mustafa Suleyman, to create practical technology serving humanity. The team will focus on narrow AI applications in education, medicine, and renewable energy.
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