Google and Apple are expanding hardware-based attestation to lock out non-approved devices and OSes, presented as a security feature but actually anti-competitive.
The trend of relying on cloud-hosted AI models for features in applications is creating fragile, invasive, and broken software that invades user privacy and depends on external vendors. Developers should instead use local AI models on-device to transform user-owned data, ensuring faster, private, and trustworthy results without the need for cloud dependencies.
Louis Rossmann pledged $10,000 to cover initial legal fees for developer Pawel Jarczak threatened by Bambu Lab. Rossmann is rallying the Right to Repair community to crowd-fund Jarczak's defense against Bambu Lab's cease and desist letter.
ymawky is a web server written in ARM64 assembly for MacOS, supporting static file serving, PUT requests, and error pages. It requires Xcode Command Line Tools and runs on apple silicon (arm64) only.
A security incident occurred due to a compromised dependency in the JavaScript ecosystem, affecting approximately 4.2 million machines. The incident was resolved after a cryptocurrency worm inadvertently patched the malware.
User is celebrating Mother's Day and International Women's Day, appreciating the recognition of mothers and women's impact. They're calling their partner to wish her a happy Women's Day.
A Linux user who grew up with Windows XP discovered that Space Cadet Pinball can be played on Linux. The game was bundled with Windows XP and has been made playable on various platforms through a project on Github.
YC startups have a history of scandals, including fake credentials, fabricated growth metrics, and outright fraud, with some companies being shut down or expelled from the program. Under Garry Tan's leadership, YC has been criticized for lacking due diligence, with some startups being accused of vaporware, misrepresenting their products, or engaging in predatory practices.
GitHub has become unreliable and bloated since Microsoft acquired it, with users experiencing downtime and frustration. Alternative Git forges like Codeberg, Tangled, and Gitea offer a more reliable and open-source experience.
You're considering ADHD diagnosis due to task struggles and novelty needs, but haven't been officially diagnosed. You use AI tools like Claude to overcome task paralysis, but worry about addiction and the impact on artists.
Think Linear Algebra is a code-first book that teaches linear algebra through real-world problems and Python code. It's designed for readers who want to apply linear algebra concepts to solve practical problems in fields like machine learning and computer graphics.
The author rewrote a Finnish-English dictionary in Rust to reduce memory usage from 3 GB to 10 MB. They used a finite state machine to compactly represent the dictionary data.
Scientists warn that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation may be nearing a tipping point, potentially leading to catastrophic climate consequences. A collapse of the current could happen as soon as the end of the century, with some models predicting a 50% decline by 2100.
Mathematicians widely agree that original creation is not the only significant part of a mathematician's work, and that digesting and reworking cumulative insights to present them in a useful way for others is also crucial. Many mathematicians believe that even ordinary individuals can make original contributions to mathematics, and that the diversity of perspectives and collaborative work ...
Spain's wholesale electricity price is now among the lowest in Europe due to increased wind and solar power generation, which has pushed gas out of the market. Despite this, Spanish households pay above the EU average due to high taxes and levies on electricity.
Gemini API's File Search tool now supports retrieval-augmented generation with multimodal data and custom metadata. It processes images and text together, improving search accuracy and transparency with page citations.
Maryland's utility consumers may face a $1.6 billion extra bill over 10 years due to PJM's cost allocation rules. The state argues that its customers should not subsidize grid upgrades for data centers that do not directly benefit Maryland.
Author returns after 7 years with new blog focusing on personal struggles between rationality and humanism. They aim to share their experiences and thoughts on balancing individualism and community, freedom and love.
The user is working on multiple projects including a tool to help write statements of work with AI, a puzzle game, a video cloud platform, and a search engine alternative called Uruky. They are also developing a tabletop simulator called Orpheus, a task manager, and vibecoded games, and are seeking feedback and help with their projects.
The website is blocked due to security reasons after a suspicious action was detected. Please email the site owner with the Cloudflare Ray ID and details of the action that triggered the block.
The idea of "doing what the locals do" is often romanticized but may not be accurate, as locals' daily lives can be mundane and uninteresting. Tourists, on the other hand, have the freedom to create their own experiences and enjoy the city in their own way.
Google Chrome's AI model is automatically downloading a 4GB file, taking up storage space. To free up space, toggle off On-Device AI in Chrome settings and the file will not re-download.
The input describes various indexes of indie web and small web sites, categorized by submission, feed-centric, or technical constraints. These indexes help users discover new sites, follow the small web, or connect with the broader indie web community.
Gen Z is increasingly concerned about AI's impact on learning, trust, and career readiness, with 31% feeling outright anger towards the technology. They prefer human interaction over AI-powered services, with 80% believing AI will make learning more difficult in the future.
Modern parents feel extremely tired despite getting relatively good amounts of sleep, unlike their ancestors who slept less but felt more satisfied with their sleep. Ancient parents' sleep patterns were different due to less rigid expectations, breastfeeding through the night, and help from other caregivers, which may be key to reducing modern parents' fatigue.
ARS is a comprehensive suite of Claude Code skills for academic research, handling grunt work so researchers can focus on defining questions, choosing methods, and interpreting data. It includes a 10-stage pipeline with integrity verification, Socratic coaching, and collaboration evaluation.
Chindogu is a Japanese art of crafting quirky gadgets that often walk the line between ingenious solutions and embarrassment. These eccentric inventions bring creativity and humor to everyday problems, but may not always be practical or effective.
The author argues that LLMorphism, the belief humans think like LLMs, may spread due to biased inferences and cultural influence. This bias could lead to undervaluing human cognition and overvaluing machine capabilities.
You've successfully set up a local model on your 24GB Macbook Pro using LM Studio, which runs reasonably well with a 128K context window and enables thinking. This local model, Qwen 3.5 9B (Q4), is useful for research, planning, and basic tasks, but requires more guidance and interaction than SOTA models.
A highly targeted social engineering campaign is using Obsidian note-taking app to deliver a previously undocumented RAT named PHANTOMPULSE to finance and crypto professionals. The attack relies on tricking users into enabling community plugins, which then executes code to deploy the RAT with advanced capabilities, including Ethereum blockchain-based C2 server address resolution.
RPCS3 team requests users stop submitting AI-generated code pull requests on GitHub due to its poor quality. They will start banning users who do so without warning, suggesting online resources for learning proper coding.
This is an app which will either load succesfully, and you'll wonder whether you saw this text at all, or fail ignominiously, showing you only this text. On balance of probabilities: I'm sorry I couldn't be bothered to make this work for you.
Tens of millions of taxpayers may be entitled to refunds or abatements of penalties and interest assessed during the 3.5-year COVID-19 disaster period. To receive relief, most taxpayers must file a claim by July 10, 2026, using Form 843.
The column elimination tree is a data structure that determines the fill pattern and task graph for sparse Cholesky factorization. It encodes a structural rule that implies a tree representation of the task graph, allowing for efficient computation of the factorization.
Scientists are concerned about SpaceX's plan to launch one million satellites due to environmental impact, loss of natural night sky, and space debris. The proposal has sparked over 1,000 public comments, with most opposing the plan due to long-term consequences.
Japan is developing robots to care for its elderly population due to a shortage of carers and an aging population. Robots like Airec and Buddharoid are being designed to assist with physical tasks and provide companionship.
Thirty-six US physicians signed a Congressional Record document stating President Donald Trump is mentally unfit for office. They invoked the Declaration of Geneva, citing concerns about his grandiose and delusional behavior.
Plex is charging more to stream personal media, prompting users to consider alternatives like Jellyfin. Jellyfin offers a free, open-source media library suite with features like hardware transcoding and native clients for various platforms.
BSA's decline is due to its national culture, which prioritizes career advancement over youth program quality and accountability. The organization's outdated programs and failure to adapt to developmental stages have led to a loss of relevance and market share.
Left-wing anti-AI arguments are partly driven by unrelated events, but a pro-AI faction on the left could exist if timing was different. LLMs can be a powerful disability aid, improve medical research, and provide educational opportunities, aligning with left-wing values.
The user warns that relying on AI coding agents for speed boosts without reducing maintenance costs can lead to permanent productivity loss and indenture. To avoid this, AI must decrease maintenance costs in proportion to the speed boost, or else it's a temporary gain for permanent loss.
The user criticizes FreeBSD's default settings and security practices, citing issues with OpenSSH, Sendmail, and other components, and recommends disabling certain features and using alternative software. The user also highlights design flaws in FreeBSD's package management tools, such as pkg and ports, which can leave users vulnerable to root-level compromises.
The article discusses the limitations of AI adoption in organizations, where AI optimizes individual roles but leaves the process intact, leading to linear increases in output but not impact. To achieve real transformation, both personal practice and organizational refactoring are necessary.