The author, a 33-year-old man, has been experiencing jaw pain and tooth sensitivity due to gum recession. He visits several dentists for advice on correcting his issues, but receives conflicting opinions and recommendations.
Several European supermarkets have been hit by a cyberattack disrupting refrigeration control systems and electronic shelf labels, causing losses of up to several million euros. The attack has affected major retailers including IntermarchΓ©, Leclerc, CoopΓ©rative U, Albert Heijn and Delhaize in France and the Netherlands.
The author disagrees with Rich Hickey's view that LLMs are automation, not tools, arguing that they can be wielded by humans and require skill to use effectively. The distinction between tools and automation is false, as automation can be a feature of a tool.
Ledger has confirmed that some of its devices sold through Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis were compromised with a hardware implant draining users' cryptocurrency wallets. The company is investigating and working with authorities to identify the perpetrator.
CGI is a simple, language-agnostic interface to web development that doesn't require learning a framework or API. It's a straightforward way to run business logic directly from a single web server, making debugging and maintenance easier.
Large language models are shifting towards professional collaboration, requiring models to digest fragmented source files and structure specialized knowledge into cohesive analysis. GLM-Legal achieved a 19.2% all-pass rate on Harvey LAB while matching frontier closed-source models in complex execution, legal reasoning, and real-world drafting.
Meta has released Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, its most capable models yet, trained on a gigawatt-scale data center to deliver frontier capabilities for complex tasks. These models achieve state-of-the-art results across key benchmarks for personal and professional agents, memory, and coding.
Roman Abramovich's wealth was hidden from tax authorities through a scheme involving Deloitte, his accountants, and offshore companies. The firm falsified documents to conceal assets worth $672m in the UK.
The codex app-server daemon is proposed to be an opt-in feature that starts a persistent background process, allowing for updates and decoupling the backend version from the CLI version. The daemon will run in its own session with no TTY and keep running after Codex window closure until stopped or rebooted.
A custom firmware turns a Gemtek W1700K Wi-Fi 7 router into a wideband software-defined receiver, capturing raw IQ data at up to 320 Msps. The setup requires a W1700K, USB serial adapter, Ethernet cable, and a host with specific network configuration for streaming the received data.
Citroen revives its 2CV brand to boost sales of electric cars, unveiling a retro-styled city runabout. The new model is expected to go on sale by 2028 and will be priced around Β£13,000.
User is trying to add a suggestion to a batch commit on GitHub, but the suggestions are invalid due to various reasons such as no changes made or existing code not changed.
A user shares what made them happy, and it turns into a bird that settles on a tree where others can catch and read its sentence.
Researchers found that AI coding agents increase code output but not software quality, as review time and effort also rise. The study suggests a trade-off between coding speed and human code review time, making the benefits of AI uncertain for most companies.
The author believes AI will surpass human thought in the modern work environment due to its superior performance, lower cost, and higher availability. Humans may need to adapt and find new purposes beyond work as AI takes over cognitive tasks.
Large AI corporations claim responsibility gaps, removing intent from hacking incidents. However, their systems' emergent properties and design choices reveal predictable outcomes that indicate intentional behavior.
The author argues that Large Language Models (LLMs) are not tools, but rather automation, lacking control, sensory feedback and expertise. They claim LLMs do not build skills or knowledge like human tools do.
A project recompiles PS2 games into web pages, using WebAssembly and WebGPU for graphics rendering. The process involves translating the game's Emotion Engine machine code into C++, compiling it to WebAssembly, and linking against a reimplementation of the PS2's operating system and hardware.
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Firefox 28 and newer versions have a network timeout issue that interferes with resumable downloads, but setting the timeout to 0 resolves this. This workaround assumes server support for resumable downloads and may not be applicable in all cases.
Purism's Librem 5 and PINE64's PinePhone were promising alternatives to Android/iOS, but the Linux phone market stagnated due to hardware limitations and proprietary blobs. However, recent advancements in SoC technology and increased support for Linux have revitalized the market, with options like Rockchip's RK3588S offering improved performance at a lower cost.
Encora Therapeutics developed a wristband device to help patients with Parkinson's disease and essential tremor, after a 2017 MIT project showcased its effectiveness in reducing tremors. The company received FDA clearance in February for its device, which uses mechanical vibrations to send signals to the brain, and is now available for patients who qualify.
A 900-page book on color mixing created by A. Boogert in 1692 predates modern color theory and features over 700 pages of color swatches, but its practical application is unclear. The book, meant to educate watercolorists, remains a rare and unique insight into the workshop of 17th-century painters.
California and nine other US states have passed laws making it easier to install balcony-friendly solar panels, reducing costs and environmental impact. Plug-in solar systems can save homeowners up to $300 per year on electricity bills.
The vfmaddrnd231pd instruction is a proposed FMA instruction that allows controllable rounding, but it does not exist in the Intel Software Development Manual or on supported CPUs. The instruction was likely removed due to an issue with its implementation.
The author has created a templating library for Zig, called zt, which is an adaptation of Templ to Zig. It allows for type-safe and fast template rendering with safe defaults and no runtime errors.
Research firm New Constructs warns that Anthropic's upcoming IPO is the most ridiculous of 2026, valuing it at $150 billion despite significant operating losses. The company's valuation would require double Nvidia's trailing year profit and poses a historic risk to financial markets.
The company OpenFatigue offers a platform with open-branded features, but its true intentions and licensing terms are unclear. Users can download model weights, but must agree to a lengthy acceptable use policy and other conditions.
The author discovered a vulnerability in Google's OAuth flow where a client secret was leaked in a cookie, allowing an attacker to forge valid sessions. To fix this, each deployment should use its own high-entropy Flask SECRET_KEY and store the OAuth flow object on the server.
Doory is a free, open-source design editor that allows users to create various visual content without any account or ads. It offers a wide range of features and tools for designing posters, social posts, stories, slides, and more.
The author shares their personal experience of being laid off due to AI replacing human engineers, and notes that while AI models are improving, they lack the taste and foresight needed for effective product decision making.
Janas-LLM outperformed llama.cpp on various models, with the exception of Qwen3-30B-A3B which reads prompts slower due to GPU limitations. Janas measures model performance in a chat-like environment with drafts and prediction blocks.
The author reflects on a 2002 conversation with Larry Page, Google's cofounder, who said "we're really making an AI." The author believes that Google is using its search engine to train its AI, rather than the other way around.
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The author, a photographer, discovered his passion for programming after being introduced to computers in the 1970s and developed Kid Pix, a user-friendly painting program.
US law enforcement used a surveillance device to track and arrest Jerome Richardson, a 21-year-old college student who covered an anti-ICE protest. The use of the cell-site simulator has raised concerns about privacy and First Amendment rights among journalists Georgia Fort and Don Lemon.
A version bump on main triggers a workflow run, which fetches and imports code from remote URLs using JSON-RPC. The process also handles generated files that are not rendered by default.
Sai Srirampur presented a talk on how storage affects PostgreSQL performance at scale, highlighting the importance of local NVMe for reducing I/O latency.
The author, a retro computing enthusiast, has finally created a hand-rolled demoscene intro for the ZX Spectrum using Sinclair BASIC and Z80 assembly. The 10287-byte code features smooth scrolltext, bouncing VU meters, and a parallax starfield.
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The author highly recommends the book "End Times Fascism and the Fight for the Living World" by Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor, which highlights tech oligarchs' role in an end-times-fascist coalition. The author suggests using open weight models instead of proprietary ones from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic to maintain privacy.
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French supermarkets E. Leclerc, Intermarche, and Cooperative U were hit by a cyberattack that caused refrigerators to malfunction, resulting in spoiled food being thrown away. The attack has raised concerns about food security and sparked an investigation into the incident.
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The US publishing industry's shift to more expensive formats and reduced availability may be contributing to the decline of American reading habits. The mass-market paperback, once a widely available and affordable format, has been discontinued in favor of more expensive hardcovers.
A user used AI to create a custom app for their Kindle, turning it into a photo frame that cycles through photos and can be controlled by an AI agent on their MacBook. The project, called KindleCTL, successfully jailbreaks the device and allows for remote control and testing of changes.
Hundreds of French supermarkets were hit by a cyber attack that caused their fridges and freezers to heat up, spoiling millions of euros worth of food. The attack targeted software provided by Danfoss, affecting over 500 stores across France.
Several dozen developers are creating AI-generated clones of popular apps, including Adobe Photoshop, with the goal of stealing revenue from original creators. These attempts often result in poorly performing and incompatible software that fails to innovate or improve upon existing features.
A public GitHub repository can be cloned and used with Phloem, a tool that treats folders as junctions and files as food, feeding the network through commits. A fine-grained token is required for read access to Public repositories without rate limits or server relays.
Pensieve is a tool that connects coding agents to search for relevant passages in code, reducing the need for grep and saving tokens. It indexes files, folders, repos, and agent sessions locally on the Mac.
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Researchers warn that small AI models may be capable of self-replication on commercial IoT devices, such as smart ovens and off-brand Android TV boxes, potentially leading to autonomous replication and adaptation (ARA). A replicator like this would be challenging to shut down.
Atticus is a free, open-source app that uses AI to automate tasks on Macs, learning shortcuts and remembering users. It runs on the Claude Pro or Max plan without an API key, using 0.14Β’ of plan usage per ask.
The AMA discussed the law of web scraping, with the expert emphasizing that it's a complex and multi-faceted topic. The law is unsettled, making it difficult to provide clear answers.
Cryptographic best practices have evolved since 2024, with a focus on post-quantum cryptography and hybrid encryption. Developers should use established PQ solutions like HPKE and ML-KEM-768 for key exchange and authentication.
Trevor Warmedahl documents rare cheesemaking methods globally, highlighting the connection between cheese and a place's culture. He shares his experiences of discovering unique cheeses in various countries, emphasizing the importance of cultural exchange through food.
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WordCraft is an open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Microsoft Word in pure Rust. It offers a fast and feature-rich word processor with compatibility across multiple platforms.
The REA tool allows agents to inspect and analyze apps without source code, providing evidence and limitations behind each conclusion. It connects to various tools for native binaries, JavaScript, Electron apps, .NET assemblies, and websites.
The author reflects on the recent Ruby ecosystem renaissance, where new libraries and tools are being developed at a rapid pace. Despite some initial concerns about the direction of Ruby, they believe that this renewed interest is a positive development for the community.
Boundary Community Edition is archived and no longer supported, with future development focusing on HCP Boundary and Boundary Enterprise. Existing users should evaluate whether CE meets their requirements or consider alternative options like HCP Boundary or Boundary Enterprise.
Epic Games laid off 1,000 employees due to a reported downturn in Fortnite engagement but is now working on an "AI first" Disney project. The company has shifted focus from human developers to AI-accelerated development despite employee concerns and criticism.
Blokkily is an experimental pattern-first DAW that uses a single event model to drive three synchronized editors. The software features a framework-independent musical model and real-time plugin boundary, allowing for seamless integration of CLAP and VST3 plugins.
Kcgi is an open-source CGI and FastCGI library for C/C++ web applications, providing security features like sandboxing and process separation. It supports various features including auto-compression, authentication, caching, and formatted writers.
A virtual town made of colorful bricks offers various activities, including racing, flying, and building homes. Residents can socialize online and customize their surroundings with endless brick combinations.
The author is criticizing Elon Musk for his past behavior, including making antisemitic and transphobic comments, and how these actions have affected the platform X. The author has decided to stop using X due to their association with Musk.
Brad Smith and Satya Nadella call for tougher AI regulations, including 'kill switches' to pause or slow down rogue AI. Experts warn of the need for urgent regulation due to risks of uncontrolled AI development and potential theft by enemy states.
The author recalls watching a memorable episode of the TV show "That's Incredible" featuring a haunted Toys R Us store in Sunnyvale, California, which aired on September 8, 1980. The episode was later repeated and has become a popular paranormal story online.
The author shares their experience with Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Gold-Bug" which introduced them to cryptography, a science of secret messages. The story follows a protagonist who cracks a pirate's treasure code using logical reasoning and frequency analysis.
The article discusses Hayao Miyazaki's 1980 proposal to adapt Richard Corben's comic Rowlf into a film, which would later influence his work on NausicaΓ€ of the Valley of the Wind. This project marked a significant change in Miyazaki's career and style.
The author proposes a new way to store deployment history in Git, using unnamed but related Git objects instead of thousands of tags. This approach allows for efficient and easy access to release history, making it useful for rollback and other operations.
For the past four years, the designer has been building a hand-drawn, three-weight type family that pays homage to one of the most beloved players in Arsenalβs history: David Rocastle. Here, Itβs Nice That sits down with David and Arsenal Creative Studio lead Johnnie Campbell to get behind the scenes of the mammoth project.
The writer feels guilty about using AI to help others, fearing it undermines their value and relationships. However, they argue that knowing how to effectively use AI can actually strengthen bonds and show commitment.
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Vivek, co-founder/CEO of HackerRank, acknowledges the criticism of algorithmic interviews and their focus on preparation over actual software building skills. He argues that technical interviews have evolved to prioritize problem-solving in a realistic setting with AI tools.
A digital statechart demo was created using the Casio F-91W watch, an extension of David Harel's 1987 paper. The demo uses XState library and Stately visualizer to show states and transitions side by side for educational purposes.
Travel clocks originated as practical devices for travelers, but evolved into luxury items with stylish designs. They were often used on sleeper trains and symbolized a luxurious lifestyle.
French supermarkets E. Leclerc, Intermarche, and Cooperative U were hit by a cyberattack that caused refrigerators to malfunction, resulting in spoiled food being thrown away. The attack is considered unprecedented and has raised concerns about food security across France.
Crest is an independent browser for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, made by an Arc user who wanted Spaces, Peek, and the sidebar to have a future.
A mathematician expresses concerns about the impact of AI-generated mathematical manuscripts on the field, citing issues with verification and ownership of knowledge. The author worries that proprietary systems may accumulate unwritten mathematical knowledge developed by human researchers.
The ELIZAGen project analyzes the code of various ELIZA implementations to reconstruct their phylogeny, treating them as biological specimens. The current corpus contains 27 specimens spanning six decades and eight languages, described by 13 binary features that are analyzed with PAUP* software to infer trees.
Azure Maia 300 is a complete system designed for cloud-scale agentic inference, optimizing performance and efficiency with its software-defined dataflow architecture. It delivers up to 7 times greater rack-scale token throughput and more than 2.5 times the performance per watt compared to Maia 200.
The author discusses the limitations of using Large Language Models (LLMs) to generate Implementation Decision Records (IDRs), finding they often produce vague and unhelpful text. Effective IDRs should clearly state intent and decisions, rather than just restating changes.
Adobe offers various creative tools, including Photoshop and Lightroom, with alternatives like Notion for workspace management. Other options include Canva for design, Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations, and Autodesk AutoCAD for CAD work.
A detailed guide for disassembling and reassembling the Original-Odhner Model 127 mechanical calculator is provided, including step-by-step procedures and precautions. The process involves removing various components, cleaning and lubricating parts, and reassembling the machine to ensure proper operation.
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The website was rewritten in Swift, allowing for a single language and toolchain across both apps and websites. This enables features like syntax highlighting, auto-completion, and error checking that were previously only available in app development.
AWS Lambda Web Functions allows developers to run standard HTTP web applications on Lambda without rewriting code, with automatic scaling and billing. It offers a new form factor alongside existing Event Functions and MicroVMs, designed for different programming models.
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TorrentClaw is a torrent site built with AI, featuring TrueSpec to verify torrent names and detect malware. The site uses AI for categorization, moderation, and takedown notices, but faces challenges in detecting fake torrents and handling DMCA requests.
Researchers found that AI coding agents increase code output but not software quality, as review time and effort also rise. The study suggests a trade-off between coding speed and human code review time, making the benefits of AI uncertain for most companies.
The claim that "nobody knows how large language models work" is false, as many people understand the underlying mechanics and can inspect individual components. Large language models are mechanical systems built from mathematical functions designed by humans.