Ageless Linux is a registered operating system that intentionally refuses to comply with the California Digital Age Assurance Act, which requires age verification for users under 18, and instead provides a bash script that modifies /etc/os-release to indicate the user is a "user" regardless of age. The project aims to challenge the law and its enforcement mechanism, which it believes is a ...
The dataset contains the complete Hacker News archive from 2006-10 to 2026-03-16 with 47,358,306 items. It is a mirror of the official Hacker News data sourced from the ClickHouse Playground and updated every 5 minutes.
JPEG uses a human perceptual bias to separate brightness from color, reducing color detail without degrading visual fidelity. It applies the discrete cosine transform, quantizes coefficients, and uses entropy coding to store a compact image description.
The US economy relies on 13 statistical agencies to collect data, but recent political interference, shrinking budgets, and low response rates have created ruptures in the system and led to public mistrust. To address this, experts recommend using private data with caution and speaking up against political manipulation to protect the integrity of economic data and safeguard decision-making.
PEGI will give games with loot boxes a 16 age rating in Europe, including the UK, from June. The change aims to provide clearer warnings about potential harms in games, but parents must still educate themselves about the new ratings.
You're allergic to LLM-processed texts because they obscure the writer's intent and tone, disrupting the conversational process. This genericization robs the recipient of the ability to interpret the message in the context of the writer's unique style and knowledge.
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is misunderstood as being unnecessary, but it's actually a crucial tool for enterprise-level use cases, providing benefits like simplified security management and automatic content synchronization. In contrast, custom CLIs can be just as problematic as MCP, and teams should be cautious of the hype surrounding them, instead focusing on a balanced approach that ...
V-Color offers 1+1 DDR5 memory kits for AMD systems with one real and one filler module for a dual-module look. The kits are designed to provide a flexible and accessible way to start a DDR5 build without sacrificing appearance or future upgrade potential.
The IRS's new Tax Withholding Estimator uses a declarative graph representation called the Fact Graph, which is a domain-specific language (DSL) that models the US Tax Code using XML, providing auditability and introspection for free. XML is chosen over JSON for this DSL due to its ability to handle arbitrary nested expressions, provide comments, and have sane whitespace and newline handling, ...
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed the Montana Right to Compute Act, securing citizens' rights to own and use AI tools. This law contrasts with previous restrictive legislation, positioning Montana at the forefront of digital privacy and technology accessibility.
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Limited-time promotion doubles usage limits for Free, Pro, Max, and Team plans outside 8 AM-2 PM ET/5-11 AM PT from March 13-27, 2026. No action is required, and usage returns to standard levels after March 27, 2026.
GIMP 3.2 offers new features like link layers, vector layers, and improved text editor. It also includes UX/UI improvements, new file format support, and enhanced color selector.
This collection provides practical marketing resources for startups to get their first 10/100/1000 users, focusing on low-budget and time-efficient strategies. It covers various marketing tactics such as launch platforms, social media, cold outreach, SEO, and more to help startups acquire users and grow their business.
Han is a statically-typed, compiled programming language written in Korean. It uses Hangul, a scientifically designed script, as its writing system and compiles to native binaries through LLVM IR.
Bumblebee queens can survive underwater for up to a week by breathing and using anaerobic metabolism. This discovery challenges previous assumptions about bumblebees and opens up new questions about their conservation.
Airbus is working with Kratos to offer the German Air Force an operational Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (UCCA) system by 2029. The system will feature Airbus' MARS mission system and Kratos' Valkyrie aircraft for autonomous and manned-unmanned teaming operations.
Tech companies worldwide have laid off 45,363 employees since the start of 2026, with 20% linked to AI implementation and restructuring. Companies like Block, WiseTech Global, and eBay are reducing workforces to shift focus towards AI-driven operations.
OpenTTD is no longer a standalone game on Steam, instead it's part of a bundle with Transport Tycoon Deluxe for $9.99. Existing players won't be affected, but new players must purchase the bundle to access OpenTTD.
The influence of space technology on strategic stability is a significant research direction. the militarization of starlink by the u.s. will alter the transmission of deterrence signals, the setting of red lines, and the choice of defensive methods in space crises, says dr. samuel g. ben-ghirghi et al. of the university of california at phoenix
The author recommends using bzip for text and code compression due to its simplicity and high compression ratio. Bzip achieves this through its use of Burrows-Wheeler transform (BWT) rather than LZ77, resulting in a more deterministic and efficient compression process.
I pay $200/month for Claude Code, a professional tool that needs transparency and configurability. Anthropic silently experimented on me with A/B testing, disrupting my experience and violating transparency and responsible AI deployment.
Nmap has been featured in various movies such as The Matrix Reloaded, Ocean's 8, and Die Hard 4, showcasing realistic hacking scenes. These movies include films like The Bourne Ultimatum, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and 13: Game of Death, where Nmap is used for network reconnaissance and exploitation.
Anthropic is launching the Claude Partner Network with a $100 million investment to support partners in helping enterprises adopt Claude. The network provides training, technical support, and joint market development for partners.
Jazzband is sunsetting due to unsustainable model of open membership and shared push access in a world with AI-generated spam. Project leads will be contacted before PyCon US 2026 to transfer projects to new homes.
MoQ is a protocol that allows for efficient live streaming by splitting streams into tracks and only transmitting them when subscribed to, making it ideal for bandwidth-constrained environments. It also supports prioritization, path migration, and multi-path extensions to ensure reliable and scalable live streaming.
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Der Philosoph und Soziologe Jürgen Habermas ist im Alter von 96 Jahren in Starnberg gestorben. Er war ein einflussreicher Denker der Gegenwart, der in Frankfurt am Main begann und sich mit Werken wie "Strukturwandel der Öffentlichkeit" und "Theorie des kommunikativen Handelns" einen Namen machte.
GitAgent is a framework-agnostic AI agent standard using version-controlled config. It exports to various platforms and runs as a git repository with built-in version control and collaboration.
SBCL's fiber implementation provides a lightweight cooperative thread with its own control stack and binding stack, scheduled in user space, to achieve resource efficiency and preserve the sequential programming model. The implementation targets sub-microsecond switches, scalability to many fibers, and multi-core utilization, with features like work stealing, lock-free deque, and efficient ...
Megadev is a development kit for Sega Mega Drive and Mega CD with utilities and examples for experienced C and M68k programmers. It's a free, unofficial, non-profit project for skilled developers.
The author argues that machine learning benchmarks have been successful in driving progress in the field, but their limitations and flaws have been overlooked, including the potential for gaming the metrics and overfitting to benchmark datasets. The book aims to shed light on why benchmarks work and what they are good for, covering the foundations of benchmarking, the ImageNet era, and recent ...
The user wanted a simple journaling app without folders, tags, or templates, allowing them to write daily without editing past entries. A read-only past feature helped them stick to the habit by preventing perfectionism over old entries.
The software industry is oversimplifying the role of software engineering, claiming AI can replace expertise, but this is a pattern seen before with tools like Visual Basic.
The author argues that productivity growth in the US has not been shared fairly among workers since the 1970s, resulting in a $79 trillion gap.
You've released Fedora 44 Beta images on Pi Day, with more images in the pipeline before freeze. The current images are mostly usable but require manual kernel command line adjustments for accelerated graphics.
To progress, you must set the volume to exactly 25% and hold it there for 3 seconds. 3. How would you rate the visual design, UI and physical appearance of the dev? The slider controls the bucket. Stars dictate the volume.Catch the 25% star. Dodge the rest. Tap to fire. Center is 0%, outer edge is 100%.Lead your shot to land on the dashed green line.
The quotes describe various emotions and situations, including fear, unpreparedness, anger, transformation, and fear of death. They are from different literary works, showcasing unique writing styles and characters.
AI agents help keep documentation up to date by automatically generating and updating content. Moving documentation to a repository like Git allows for version control and collaboration.
A new project, the Equational Theories Project, aims to settle true-false problems in universal algebra using AI and formal verification. A new challenge, hosted by the SAIR Foundation, asks contestants to create a "cheat sheet" to improve AI performance on these problems.
A study found hazardous chemicals in every pair of headphones analyzed across five Central European countries. The chemicals, including bisphenols, may be migrating into the body, posing long-term health risks, especially for vulnerable groups like teenagers.
db9 provides serverless PostgreSQL for AI agents with unified interfaces. It offers branching, migrations, observability, and type generation.
Israel is running low on ballistic missile interceptors due to ongoing conflict with Iran, while the US has a sufficient stockpile. The US may consider selling or sharing interceptors with Israel, but its own supplies are not depleted.
Egyptian archaeologists discovered a hidden 9-meter long corridor in the Great Pyramid of Khufu using muography and non-invasive tools. The corridor's position suggests it may have helped redirect weight from above or relate to a deeper, unmapped space inside the pyramid.
A parent's son hated math after being forced to use the i-Ready software, which wasted his time and didn't adapt to his abilities. The software's poor design and lack of flexibility caused frustration and hindered his math education.
A free book helps creative coders overcome 45 common frustrations by teaching classical virtues. It's structured by virtue, learning stage, and frustration type, making it a valuable resource for designers and educators.
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Optimize content for AI agents like humans, considering their constraints and behaviors, such as reading only parts of files and behaving differently with existing vs discovered information. Use content negotiation and simple optimizations like stripping unnecessary content and focusing on link hierarchy to make pages more actionable for agents.
The user is attempting to implement a feature to include spans in a scripting language and is exploring the concept of higher kinded types (HKTs) in Rust, which allows for generics to have generics. The user also discusses the Curry-Howard isomorphism, mathematical induction, and coinduction, and tries to apply these concepts to a problem in Lean 4 and Rust's trait system.
Meta retained 87 federal lobbyists in 2025, mostly with prior government service, and covertly funds DCA, a 501(c)(4) advocacy group. Meta's lobbying efforts target Apple and Google, while DCA's coalition count inflated with only six organizations ever publicly named.
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AbjadPro offers interactive tools and guided lessons to help learners master the Arabic alphabet and vocabulary through step-by-step guides and Spaced Repetition System flashcards. The platform provides comprehensible input through stories and videos to naturally acquire the language.
You can use a web VM for assistance and the project uses real code compiled with gcc.
The Washington Post uses an algorithm to set subscription rates based on users' personal data, including demographics and location, to maximize profit. This practice is not unique to the Post, as many companies use similar methods to influence prices, but some states have started to regulate the practice.
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GrobPaint is a lightweight image editor for macOS that offers layers, blend modes, and selection tools without bloat. It uses web technologies and a Python backend, launching in a native window or default browser.
Claude Code's billing dashboard lacks visibility into actual costs. claudetop provides session cost, burn rate, and monthly forecast with cache-aware pricing.
Coalton is a statically typed functional programming language that lives inside Common Lisp, undergoing significant changes to improve its functionality and usability. The next release will introduce fixed arity functions, improved type error messages, and support for keyword arguments, collections, and associations.
BYTE magazine contains articles on DIY modem, hard-disk technology, FORTH programming, and computer hardware. It also includes product reviews, programming tips, and a glossary.
Marc Corfmat, a Lego fan, designed a Polaroid camera set that was finally chosen by Lego after multiple rejections. The set features a moving mechanism and a unique design that closely resembles the original Polaroid camera.
Alan Turing's 1948 computer-generated music was initially overlooked, but a 1951 BBC recording of the Manchester computer playing the National Anthem and other melodies has been restored to its original sound. The recording was sped up during the cutting process, but after analysis, it was corrected to reveal the true sound of Turing's pioneering computer music.
Digg is downsizing due to the internet's changed landscape with AI agents and automated accounts. The company will rebuild with a new approach, led by founder Kevin Rose, to create a trustworthy community platform.
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The author discusses the importance of asking questions, even if they seem stupid, as they can lead to new discoveries and insights. The author shares a personal experience where a seemingly trivial question about coin-tossing led to a new way to estimate the mathematical constant pi, highlighting the value of curiosity and perseverance in mathematical inquiry.
WordPress introduces my.WordPress.net, a browser-based platform allowing users to create and work with WordPress without sign-up, hosting, or domain decisions. This approach reframes WordPress as a personal workspace for thinking, learning, and experimenting without pressure.
JPEG uses a human perceptual bias to separate brightness from color, reducing color detail without degrading visual fidelity. It applies the discrete cosine transform, quantizes coefficients, and uses entropy coding to store a compact image description.
The Trump administration is set to receive $10bn from investors in a deal to create a US-controlled version of TikTok. The payment is considered a transaction fee for the US government's role in the deal, reportedly valued at 70% of the $14bn deal.
Jürgen Habermas, a 96-year-old influential German philosopher, has died. He made significant contributions to communication, rationality, and sociology, shaping modern society and European politics.
Arno Klein created Engram, a family of keyboard layouts optimized for comfortable and efficient touch typing in different languages. Engram uses language-dependent n-gram frequencies and typing preferences to arrange keys ergonomically, reducing strain and promoting efficient typing.
Search millions of products across the entire Shopify ecosystem through a single, intelligent interface. Built on the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) for the future of agentic commerce.
The International Imaging Technology Council (Int'l ITC) is criticizing HP for issuing firmware updates that disable third-party ink and toner functionality in its printers, violating EPEAT 2.0 registry criteria. HP's Dynamic Security practice is seen as a threat to sustainability and circular business models, despite its claims of being a leader in these areas.
Researchers improved lower bounds for five classical Ramsey numbers using AlphaEvolve, an LLM-based code mutation agent. New bounds were achieved for R(3,13), R(3,18), R(4,13), R(4,14), and R(4,15).