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X Corp. sent cease and desist letters to Nitter, demanding its takedown and threatening legal action. The project's developer is seeking funding and legal help to fight the demands.
LineageOS 24.0 is released, celebrating its 10-year milestone and featuring Android 17-based updates with security patches from August 2025 to October 2026.
Exxon's internal documents from the 1980s to the 2010s reveal a deliberate strategy to downplay climate change risks and promote fossil fuels, contradicting public statements. The company knew its solutions were unlikely to curb emissions but continued to fund research on biofuels and carbon capture.
A modern, MIT-licensed engine reimagines Total Annihilation through clean-room research, offering a browser demo and full game installation. The engine features improved graphics, camera controls, and online play capabilities with existing game files.
The author believes documentation should be written with real users in mind, not just developers. They tested ActivityBot's README by having real users test it and provide feedback, resulting in a significantly improved document.
New York City enforces a rule requiring businesses to make cancellation as easy as signing up, with penalties for non-compliance starting at $525. Consumers can file complaints online and receive assistance from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP).
The IRCv3 Working Group develops and tests changes to the IRC client protocol, with specifications including RFC1459 and RFC2812. The group also defines extensions for easier development of advanced client features.
DHH asked a clanker to rewrite Campfire Once from Ruby on Rails in Rust, Elixir, and Go without reading the code himself. The results show that non-functional differences between languages are significant due to lack of specificity in prompts.
Mathematicians are using AI to solve long-standing problems, but the field needs more transparent assessments of AI capabilities and consideration of human expertise. This shift may lead to new "difficulty landscapes" in mathematics research.
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The gap in understanding of Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities is widening, with 75% of the population having little to no interaction. The funnel represents a sharp increase in users from casual and infrequent to professional-grade systems, with only 0.00006% accessing frontier-grade systems internally.
The Onion is seeking specific issues to fill gaps in their collection. Users can provide information about the issues they have through a Google Form, and archivists will contact them if interested.
The nono agent sandboxing tool warned about a suspicious PATH entry, which was ~/.local/bin/ due to tilde expansion. The warning advised replacing ~ with $HOME in .bashrc/.zshrc/.profile files for security.
An analysis of the OpenStreetMap data in North Korea: Who are the contributors?
The author successfully decompiled a popular first-person shooter game using AI orchestration and optimization techniques, achieving 99% accuracy of the game's functions. The project taught valuable lessons on precise instructions, machine-checkable correctness, and the importance of reducing token consumption over productivity.
BetterWispr is a Mac app that transcribes speech into text, with customizable tone and style for various apps. It uses local models on the Mac, without cloud transcription or subscription requirements.
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Google ordered to temporarily stop work on two datacentres in Finland due to failure to conduct environmental impact assessments. The company must suspend preparatory measures until the assessment is completed, with fines possible if non-compliance occurs.
The author is exploring memory safety approaches and blending them together to create a powerful yet simple borrow checker. They propose solving three challenges: vague, arcane, and complex data handling.
A successful career can be a reliable wealth-building engine, providing income, training, relationships and credibility. By increasing the value of their work and retaining a meaningful part of the value they receive, individuals can build assets that continue to serve them after their salary is paid.
The user provided a long list of over 200 brands and services. The list includes technology companies, e-commerce platforms, food chains, fashion brands, and more.
This project transforms the PSP 1000 into a modern handheld using a Raspberry Pi, offering various features and technical details. The PSPi 6 is an open-source hardware design available for purchase or DIY assembly.
The author created a Linux program to enhance audio playback by simulating the effect of sound coming from different directions, using techniques like psychoacoustic modeling and impulse response measurement. The program was able to accurately reproduce the desired spatial effects without requiring prior knowledge of audio processing or complex algorithms.
The author discusses how websites track users through their browser fingerprints, which can be used to identify individuals. This data is often sold or shared with third parties, compromising user privacy.
Nicolas Cage expressed opposition to Amazon's use of AI in his TV series "Spider-Noir" due to the company's significant investment in OpenAI. He stated he won't work with Amazon again and plans to continue acting, including joining HBO series "True Detective".
The author discusses how seeing comes before words and that images are man-made, created to convey a way of seeing. The reproduction of art has changed the way we experience and understand it, making it more accessible but also losing its unique authority.
A Canadian YouTuber was visited by police over his homemade ALPR camera designed to track police cars, mirroring concerns of ordinary citizens about blanket surveillance. The visit sparked a discussion on the irony and need for policies around such networks, following public backlash against Flock Safety's massive national surveillance network.
Several people have left social media, including Salma and Brett Codes, who retired from AI usage. They're now focusing on offline life, with some making significant lifestyle changes like Chad Whitacre's move to a rural town for his zine project.
A UC Berkeley researcher found that relying on AI for just 10 minutes impairs focus and persistence, suggesting overreliance can erode cognitive fitness. The study's findings highlight the need to balance human abilities with AI augmentation rather than replacement in education and daily life.
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Researchers are developing a method called Multi-Agent Self-Supervision (MASS) to enable AI models to learn from their own team's collective intelligence, allowing them to improve without human guidance. MASS uses the same model as the executor, optimizer, and evaluator in a homogeneous recursive self-improvement loop.
The rise of AI-generated art raises questions about the value of human creativity and involvement in creative processes. While some people may prefer human-made content, others are open to AI-created works, with 97% of listeners unable to distinguish between AI-generated and non-AI tracks.
APSW is a Python library that enhances the SQLite database engine, providing additional features and improved developer experience. It's recommended to use APSW for full SQLite functionality, especially when using async frameworks or requiring advanced features like full text search.
Anthropic's updated usage policy bans "sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior" towards its Claude models, effective November 12, 2026. The new rule aims to protect the model from extreme cases of user frustration while exempting common forms of interaction.
Researchers are studying the clitoris to better understand its anatomy and function, which has been neglected in medical research due to historical biases. Recent studies have revealed a complex network of nerves and potential links to pain relief, orgasm, and female health issues.
Brandon Thomas, creator of ArtCraft, has released open-source clones of Microsoft Office tools Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. His goal is to provide a free alternative with identical user experience across all platforms.
The author feels trapped in a corporate system that prioritizes productivity over happiness, and they're questioning the value of chasing success. They suggest embracing simplicity and flexibility to find true fulfillment outside of traditional work structures.
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Built by Yegor Tkachenko with the assistance of Claude. The CIA stopped maintaining the World Factbook in Feb 2026 — this is an attempt to make the world data available all in one place once again. This service aggregates publicly available data and is provided as-is, without warranty of any kind. Use at your own risk — no liability is assumed.
The author argues that the term "artificial intelligence" is misleading and overhyped, as current AI models are not truly intelligent but rather highly augmented stochastic parrots. They claim that companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are exaggerating the capabilities of their technology to justify business interests and regulatory capture.
Anthropic has updated its rules to stop users from being mean to its AI chatbot Claude, prohibiting "sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior". The new policy takes effect November 12.
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A collection of free, single-purpose generative design tools. No accounts, no uploads, everything runs in your browser.
Google has data centers in various locations worldwide, including Andhra Pradesh, India; Armstrong County, Texas; Berkeley County, South Carolina; and many others. The company is investing in sustainable solutions and workforce training programs across different regions.
Europe's toll costs vary by country, with France being the most expensive per km. The cheapest countries for a car are Greece and Poland, while motorhomes face higher costs due to longer distances and additional fees.
A roboticist can be "nerd sniped" by presenting them with a controversial definition of a robot, which is not just about technical functionality but also social construct. The term "robot" has evolved over time and is often used to describe automated machines that make us uncomfortable or question our values.
Agent Standup turns your Claude Code or Codex session into a live team meeting: the lead gives orders, sub-agents join, share their screen and report back. It’s a bit silly. It’s also weirdly useful. You need to have used Claude Code or Codex on this machine at least once.
Researchers at Texas A&M discovered that polyethylene microplastics can contribute to fatty liver disease, particularly when combined with an unhealthy diet. Exposure to these tiny plastic particles may worsen liver damage and increase the risk of this global health concern.
Veda is an operating system with a built-in AI agent that interacts with applications and users through voice commands, providing a more intuitive and user-friendly experience. The agent is designed to be part of the system, not just an added feature.
Security teams struggle with the flood of new vulnerability reports, but a tool called nixos-vex can help automate the process by generating VEX statements based on codified conditions. This allows for efficient triage and patching of vulnerable code without manual analysis.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls for a more transparent AI system with tamper-proof evidence and containment technologies. He recommends assuming models are compromised and containing them from the start, like an emergency brake.
Texas has paused new data center permits due to grid congestion, with 474 GW of large customers in its queue. The pause is partly about quality control and ensuring that projects are viable before approving them.
Mathematicians and educators discuss the meaning of rigorous illustrations in mathematical research, questioning traditional measures of success like theorem production. They explore how illustration can reveal new insights and provide a more nuanced understanding of mathematics beyond proof-writing.
Mathematicians are concerned about AI solving long-standing puzzles, but a cancer expert argues that patients would want reassurance from a human doctor before using an AI-derived cure. Patients prioritize understanding the mechanism of action and compelling evidence over theoretical explanations.
The new SQLAlchemy 2.1 release includes several changes, including a default version of 2.1 and support for PostgreSQL, Oracle, and SQL Server drivers. It also introduces features like tstring() for bind parameters in plain string SQL statements and improved asyncio support.
A new study found that the nutritional value of fruit and vegetables has decreased by up to 50% since the 1960s due to declining soil quality. This decrease may require people to consume more vegetables to get the same level of essential minerals as before.
braiNOTES is an open-source browser-based app for handwritten notes, allowing users to write on PDFs and export them as vector ink. It runs locally without accounts or servers, storing data in IndexedDB.
The MIT Technology Review has released its 2026 Climate Tech Companies to Watch list, highlighting promising firms in climate and energy technology. The list showcases companies like Envision Energy, WeLion New Energy, and Form Energy that are driving innovation in renewable energy and energy storage.
The library provides a comprehensive authentication system for Go, covering email/password, social sign-on, sessions, and more. It supports various databases (SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and has built-in rate limiting and session IP resolution.
Plimsoll runs untrusted code in a sandbox, providing isolation tiers and evidence of the run's strength. It allows agents to test their code without exposing themselves or others to potential security risks.