User received Jolla phone with disappointing experience due to required account for app store and lack of file browser. They are considering returning the device as they prefer a Linux-like experience without app stores.
i own a relatively new (2025) samsung tv. i kept getting weirdly targeted ads. i tried reversing the firmware but it was aes encrypted and no keys unless tear it apart and do uart/jtag magic. zero days it is. root shell on new samsung TVs! discovered PRIVACY HORROR. write up?
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OBS Studio has been updated with new features and bug fixes, including a massive overhaul of the browser source framework and improved plugin loading. The update also includes support for newer NVIDIA Broadcast SDKs and fixes several issues with video output and stream disconnections.
Elon Musk's decision to shut off US support for Ukraine's Starlink system has sent shockwaves across Europe, highlighting the US as an unreliable security partner. This move may lead to a loss of business and revenue for American companies in Europe as nations seek alternatives.
First person to get the wallet wins. If you don’t need the money, consider donating it to those who do: givewell.org. All traffic is logged. This is a known vulnerable machine, so we cannot guarantee privacy. Other attackers may access or monitor activity and data beyond our control. Do not submit anything you want to keep private.
The author created rqlite in 2014, combining SQLite with Raft consensus protocol to create a fault-tolerant relational database. Since then, the concept of "distributed SQLite" has evolved into a category with various projects offering different approaches to replication and consistency.
A widely used compression library Brotli has a known security vulnerability, dubbed "node2shell," which can cause memory leaks or execute arbitrary code. Users are advised to upgrade their libraries and applications that use Brotli until patches become available.
Roku has moved its developer resources from GitHub to GitLab, consolidating documentation, samples, and tools into a single location. Users need to update bookmarked or stored repository URLs and adjust pipelines that reference raw file URLs.
A DEFLATE compression library written in Lean 4 outperformed a Rust package, but was still slower than a C implementation. The author achieved this result through optimization techniques that are widely beneficial across languages.
Google demolished 250,000 trees in Finland to build data centers without full environmental approval. The company has suspended operations at two sites and plans to restore the land with new trees, but locals are outraged over the destruction of wildlife habitats.
This service offers domain registration, DNS management, and easy updates for $5/month. It also provides features like subdomains, stealth flags, and wildcard DNS with a 50-subdomain limit.
Goose is a memory-safe systems language that runs faster than C++ and Rust while using less memory, with syntax familiar to C and Rust programmers. It has no heap allocator, garbage collector, or lifetime annotations.
Digitaliseringsministeriet har afbrudt et pilotprojekt med et open source-baseret alternativ til Microsoft Office. Projektet var i gang med at teste systemet Collabora, men er nu stopped.
This Linux kernel module unlocks NVIDIA GPUs for faster performance, doubling instruction issuing speed on GA102, GA103, GA104 and GA106 cards. It can be appended to the boot options line or installed through a package manager like make install.
Apple offers the Security Research Device Program to help security researchers work with iOS securely. Researchers can apply for a 12-month loan of an SRD, which provides access to iOS components and tools for vulnerability discovery.
Goose is a memory-safe systems language that runs faster than C++ and Rust while using less memory, with syntax familiar to C and Rust programmers. It has no heap allocator, garbage collector, or lifetime annotations.
Dream Labs has released a new robot called Dream-1, which can control unseen robots for unseen tasks in unseen environments without fine-tuning or demonstrations. The robot uses a public API and costs $3/hour to run, making it accessible to anyone with a robot.
Researchers studied AI-generated text and found it uses harder-to-understand features like complex sentences. This suggests that AI models prioritize information density over human communication goals.
Scientists have found that overactive immune cells in the brain, called microglia, disrupt sleep in Alzheimer's disease. Temporarily removing these cells restored more than two hours of sleep per day in mice with Alzheimer's-like brain changes.
The author discusses the potential for ambitious software projects, citing examples of successful projects like pgrust and Azul AI. They argue that with advancements in capabilities, it's now possible to build more complex and high-quality software without requiring extensive expertise or resources. The author also notes that while some people may be able to achieve impressive results with ...
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A data scientist and app developer analyzed the game Block Blast, finding that it uses a complex system to adapt difficulty levels based on ad revenue. The code was decompiled from both Android and iOS versions, revealing a set of rules that adjust piece placement based on user performance and ad prices.
Emergency Action Messages heard on the HF Global Communications System, copied off air.
A paper in a peer-reviewed journal discusses Z-Library, a pirate ebook library, and its impact on academic publishing. The authors' references to major publishers' actions against Z-Library appear to be fabricated using AI tools.
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Researchers at EPFL have developed an implantable neural chip called LogSync that tracks brain activity and identifies cognitive and emotional states in real-time. The system uses machine-learning algorithms to analyze network-level biomarkers and generate stimulation triggers for severe psychiatric illnesses.
The US has lost over 200k jobs in creative industries, with a significant decline in the last year, mainly due to AI systems that can produce digital art at low costs. The impact of AI on media businesses is still unclear but may lead to near-total collapse of their business models.
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SpeedCrunch is a free, open-source scientific calculator for Windows, macOS and Linux, with 50-digit precision, complex numbers and unit conversion.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes the cybersecurity crisis is worse than imagined and patching won't be enough, instead calling for a new defense model using AI technology. He suggests more AI development to address the issue, despite OpenAI's own security failures.
TCL 50C721 (RTD1319 / Mali-G31) root toolkit — autonomous CVE-2022-22706 exploit chain
ThinkRail is an agentic IDE built around the pi coding agent, a thin host that runs pi in-process and bridges it to a rich UI. It's developed spec-first, with modules carrying SPEC.md files linking into a graph of goal, architecture, and tasks.
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The OMF 2097 Remastered is a faithful reimplementation of the classic DOS fighting game, with new effects and modes. It features HD graphics, LAN multiplayer, and mod support for user-created content.
How bbtree, a drop-in replacement for std's BTreeMap, cuts cache misses, instructions and cache coherence traffic, and how it is kept correct.
Researchers have discovered that ultrashort wave (USW) therapy can rapidly enhance glymphatic bulk flow in healthy mice, promoting clearance of metabolic waste and improving cognitive function. USW treatment has been shown to be effective in both traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Alzheimer's disease models, suggesting its potential as a non-invasive therapeutic strategy for treating ...
OpenAI's math write-ups on GitHub are difficult to understand and have incomplete citations. A new project aims to improve these write-ups, inviting the broader math community to participate and serve as admins/reviewers.
Argus is a free, open-source security operations platform that watches cloud, logins, code and devices around the clock to catch machine-speed attacks. It uses AI to investigate and respond at machine speed with approvals and dry runs.
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The author discusses the appeal of tiny programming languages and implementations, citing examples such as Forth, Lisp, and Lua. These small programs can be more accessible and easier to understand than larger ones.
Google has stopped supporting three older Nest Learning Thermostat models, cutting off their cloud-based features and remote control capabilities. A free open-source project called No Longer Evil allows users to regain these lost features by flashing a new firmware onto their thermostats.
Argus is a self-hosted security operations platform that uses AI agents to analyze evidence without taking action, and it's an open-source foundation meant for forked and extended use. The platform includes features like detection rules, test harnesses, action brokers, and integrations with various tools.
The author reflects on how a simple online document writing platform's limitations made it more engaging for their kids, contrasting with the feature-rich Scratch program. They suggest that simplicity and structure can be beneficial in learning and creativity, allowing users to explore without feeling overwhelmed by too many options.
User reflects on the trend of younger generations seeking simpler times, citing nostalgia for low-tech devices like flip phones and vi editors. They acknowledge the benefits and drawbacks of modern technology, recognizing a need to balance progress with simplicity.
The author believes the Free Software movement has failed, citing its restrictive licenses and culture that hinders collaboration and innovation. They argue that software should be released into the public domain to truly promote freedom.
Node.js® is a free, open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that lets developers create servers, web apps, command line tools and scripts.