People concerned about privacy use de-Googling to prevent their web browsing behavior from being tracked. However, browser fingerprinting, a method of tracking users through unique browser characteristics, is a significant challenge to overcome.
FBI agents killed Robert Mathews, founder of white supremacist group The Order, in a shootout on December 8, 1984. The incident occurred after a four-year crime campaign including murders, robberies, and counterfeiting.
Building agents is complex and messy, with SDK abstractions breaking down when used in real-world scenarios. The user shares their experience with building an agent using the Vercel AI SDK and Anthropic SDK, highlighting the importance of explicit cache management and reinforcement learning.
Being a pop star has its pros and cons, including fun experiences like attending parties and wearing luxurious clothes, but also drawbacks like feeling embarrassed and being scrutinized by the public. It also comes with a level of expectation to be truthful all the time, which can be challenging for artists who want to maintain a persona or fantasy.
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We aim to reduce e-waste by giving a second life to forgotten devices and encourage reuse. Follow the tutorial to set up a local digital garden on your device.
Chinese researchers at the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics successfully converted thorium to uranium in a 2 megawatt reactor, paving the way for clean nuclear energy. This achievement marks a major leap forward in thorium-based molten salt reactor technology.
Three brothers in their 50s and 60s discovered a pristine 1939 Superman comic book in their late mother's California attic. The comic, graded 9.0, sold for $9.12m, breaking the record for the highest-priced comic book ever sold.
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A human disproof of Erdos problem #367's second part was initially proposed, then confirmed by Gemini Deepthink using p-adic algebraic number theory. The proof was later formalized in Lean by Boris Alexeev in 2-3 hours.
A new study suggests that children who own smartphones before 13 may have worse mental health outcomes, especially girls who report lower self-image and emotional resilience. Early smartphone ownership is linked to increased exposure to negative impacts on children's psychological development.
Researchers introduce WorldGen, a system generating interactive 3D worlds from text prompts. WorldGen produces visually rich, navigable worlds with consistent geometry and textures, compatible with standard game engines.
The author discusses the limitations of Markdown for technical content, citing its lack of semantic structure and machine-readability. They suggest alternative formats like reStructuredText, AsciiDoc, DocBook, and DITA for more complex documentation projects.
Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain's 1905 story "Sultana's Dream" is considered one of the first significant works of Indian science fiction in English, anticipating many themes that would shape the genre in the 20th century. The story's themes of utopian society, techno-optimism, and feminist critique of patriarchy have influenced later science fiction writers, including those from India, and continue ...
Duralex, a French glassworks, raised €19m in just 48 hours after appealing for €5m in emergency funding. The company, known for its iconic Picardie glass, plans to modernize its factory and expand into new markets.
Scientists exposed moss spores to open space for nine months and found over 80 percent survived. This toughness may help mosses thrive in extraterrestrial environments like the Moon and Mars.
Mozilla's new strategic plan focuses on developing and supporting open source AI implementations, but its core audience is overwhelmingly negative about the direction, citing concerns about user experience and privacy. The plan's goals seem disconnected from reality, and Mozilla's pivot to AI is likely a bet on the longevity of the AI bubble and a desperate attempt to diversify revenue away ...
Serflings is a remake of The Settlers 1 with added features like higher resolutions and network games. It requires a file from the original game to start and supports saved game loading from the original.
Researchers at Rice University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a physics-based model of magnetic resonance relaxation that improves MRI imaging and diagnostics. The new model, called the NMR eigenmodes framework, provides a more accurate understanding of how contrast agents interact with water molecules.
Carole Turek, a 75-year-old anesthesiologist, is photographing all 366 hummingbird species worldwide. She has 90 species left to capture and has already documented 276 species through her YouTube channel and website, Hummingbird Spot.
The user discusses common data races in Go programming, including implicit capture of outer variables in closures, concurrent modification of shared data structures, and lack of synchronization in third-party libraries. They propose several solutions to prevent data races, such as using higher-level concurrency APIs, implementing deep clones, and running tests with the race detector enabled.
Andrew, a high school student and experienced programmer, designed a high altitude balloon payload to study algae fluorescence in the stratosphere, collecting data on altitude, temperature, and light. The project, which included a custom PCB and data compression system, was part of the Apex program and taught Andrew valuable lessons on hardware design, environmental testing, and data compression.
NG de Bruijn discussed set theory and type theory in his 1973 paper, questioning the idea that everything is a set. He proposed a typed set theory that excludes x in x and is simpler and more intuitive than AUTOMATH.
The Apple Silicon boot process begins with an immutable Boot ROM that initializes the hardware and establishes a Chain of Trust, using a Group ID Key (GID Key) to decrypt the Low-Level Bootloader (LLB) and enforcing strict code signing to prevent malicious firmware execution. The Secure Enclave Processor (SEP) is a fully independent computer-on-a-chip that runs its own kernel, manages its own ...
The Java Decompiler project develops tools to decompile and analyze Java byte code, including JD-GUI, JD-Eclipse, and JD-Core. These tools support Java 5 and later versions, including new features like annotations and generics.
The author explores the connection between Monotropism, a theory explaining autistic traits, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), suggesting they may share an underlying cause. Monotropism's tendency to focus on one thing at a time may explain both conditions' characteristics, such as hyperfocus and inattention.
Roblox's CEO David Baszucki showed a tone-deaf response to child safety concerns, calling the issue an opportunity. He claimed the company is innovating to prevent predators but provided no coherent answers.
smartcommit is a CLI tool that generates structured commit messages using AI. It asks questions to understand the code's intent and provides a reviewable message for editing or confirmation.
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Greenlandic families in Denmark are fighting to get their children returned after being removed by social services due to parental competency tests. The Danish government banned the tests on Greenlandic families but only reviewed 10 cases, with no children returned.
A developer is quitting after 15 years due to frustration with inefficient processes and lack of automation. They implemented a hacky solution to automate a tedious task, which surprisingly worked well and provided a sense of accomplishment.
The author visits a wealthy acquaintance in Palo Alto, where they discuss the issue of homelessness in the Valley. The acquaintance, a tech entrepreneur, dismisses the problem as one that can be solved by innovators like himself, but the author sees it as a symptom of the region's income inequality and gentrification.
Apple researchers used LLMs to analyze audio and motion data for activity recognition, achieving high accuracy even without specific training. LLMs can infer user activities from basic signals, improving accuracy with single examples and without requiring additional memory or computation.
Pointer Authentication Code (PAC) is an anti-exploit feature on Armv8.3-A and Armv9.0-A ARM architectures that signs pointers to validate their use at runtime. Windows implements PAC on ARM64 installations, enabling it for user-mode and kernel-mode code, with the ability to expand in the future to protect data accesses.
Michael Pecht, a University of Maryland mechanical engineer, audits battery factories and finds many with poor cleanliness and safety features. Counterfeit batteries, often homemade, are a major concern, causing fires and explosions with lethal consequences.
A friendly 4-step wizard that helps you define, design, and plan your next app idea. AI-powered chat generates comprehensive technical specs, dev plans, and agent guidance.
You're upset with the University of Minnesota's $30 settlement for a 2021 data breach that exposed your personal info, feeling it's a slap in the face. You think the university should take responsibility and compensate affected individuals more fairly, and that stronger regulations and penalties are needed to hold institutions accountable.
The math/humor directory has 3 related tags, 178 annotations, and 66 links. It is part of the math directory.
IBM's Quantum System One is a commercial quantum computer launched in 2019, capable of performing calculations exponentially faster than classical computers. It's on display at IBM's office in Waterloo, UK, where you can see it through a window but not enter.
Insects are declining globally, with a 25% drop in bee biodiversity and a 22% fall in butterfly abundance in the US over the past two decades. This decline threatens global food security.
Jack Ma's wife bought a £19.5 million London mansion in October 2024 after Ma's return to public life. The purchase is seen as a precautionary move amid China's regime risk, allowing the family to diversify their assets.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7271 is released to Dev & Beta Channels with new features and fixes. Key updates include Xbox full screen experience, point-in-time restore, and fluid dictation for voice typing users.
libpng 1.6.51 fixes four vulnerabilities: two high-severity and two moderate-severity CVEs. Users should upgrade to libpng 1.6.51 immediately to prevent information disclosure and denial of service.
The history of aspirin is unclear, with many claims about its ancient origins based on incomplete or dubious evidence, and the actual discovery of aspirin is attributed to a chemist named Felix Hoffman who synthesized it in 1897. However, another chemist, Arthur Eichengrün, claimed that he instructed Hoffman to synthesize aspirin and that he was the one who suggested its name, but he waited ...
A small plane in Australia tested a device that uses lasers to measure Earth's magnetic field, helping determine location. This device can serve as a backup to GPS navigation in future battlefields.
An ox-drawn cart is exempt from Oxford's congestion charge because it's not a motor vehicle, as it's not mechanically propelled. The charge is enforced by cameras scanning number plates, and ox-drawn carts don't have plates.
Investigative reporting has uncovered a network of organizations suppressing online speech in Western countries, particularly in the US, UK, and EU. A database of over 330 organizations in Germany, including government agencies and NGOs, has been mapped to show the scale of this censorship.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says the country must move its capital due to severe ecological strain in Tehran. The move is necessary to prevent catastrophe from land subsidence and water shortages.
To set up Infinibay, run setup.sh to install LXD and configure environment variables, then run ./run.sh to deploy and start Infinibay. This one command creates containers, provisions software, and starts Infinibay, displaying access URLs when ready.
Type once and ask ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude simultaneously. Compare AI responses side-by-side in real-time. Download for Mac, Windows, Linux.
Researchers at CERN's ALPHA experiment have developed a new cooling technique to produce antihydrogen atoms eight times faster. This technique allows for the production of over 15,000 antihydrogen atoms in hours, enabling more precise measurements of atomic antimatter.
Real-time object detection has shifted towards Detection Transformers like D-Fine and RF-DETR, which offer high accuracy and speed while being more permissive in licensing. These models have surpassed YOLO in accuracy and are suitable for resource-constrained scenarios, making them a preferred choice for demanding detection problems.
The author worked at Data General from 1976-1979, experiencing both positive and negative aspects of the company's culture, including a focus on profit and secrecy. Despite some challenges, the author credits Data General with helping him become a successful entrepreneur and developing valuable skills.
Bazel symbolic macros are recommended for code clarity and include enhancements like typed arguments and visibility control, but they have restrictions such as naming constraints and no direct access to source files. When migrating from legacy macros, consider the differences in attribute passing, default values, and select() functionality, and use tools like buildozer to query and refactor ...
Researchers developed a new framework called the Power Consumption Index (PCI) to estimate the longevity of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) by calculating power consumption and battery capacity. The PCI model was validated by comparing modeled survival curves with real-life data from the Swedish device registry and was found to be a reliable tool for predicting device longevity.
A friend participated in a bug bounty event targeting JDBC drivers and asked for collaboration. I used Hacktron CLI to audit the drivers, finding vulnerabilities that netted $85,000 in bug bounties.
Pitch multiplication is a technique invented by Pierre Boulez to create variations of ordered and unordered pitch class content, achieved by multiplying one pitch class set with another, resulting in a superset of pitch classes. The technique involves using simple math, such as Cartesian products or ordered interval series, to generate new supersets that can be used in melodic writing, ...
The ZZ9000 is a multifunctional Zorro card for the Amiga with a powerful FPGA, 2 ARM Cortex-A9 cores, and DDR3 memory. It offers features like a flickerfixer, coprocessor, network card, and USB interfaces, supporting up to 1920x1080 FHD resolution.
openring-rs generates a webring from Atom/RSS feeds and populates a template with articles. It uses Tera templates, as seen in the example in.html template.