Oura says it gets government demands for user data

135 donohoe 2026-05-23 14:22:10 UTC this.weekinsecurity.com Llama Share 69

The author, a security and privacy reporter, investigated Oura's data handling practices after a deal with the Department of Defense and Palantir sparked customer concerns. Oura's security design choices allow governments to access user data, and the company has a responsibility to ensure user data is secure despite its large valuation.

On The <dl>

218 ravenical 2026-05-23 13:22:10 UTC benmyers.dev Llama Share 63

The HTML &lt;dl&gt; element represents a list of name-value pairs, which is a common UI pattern. It consists of &lt;dt&gt; for names and &lt;dd&gt; for values, allowing for semantic markup and improved accessibility.

Reverse engineering circuitry in a Spacelab computer from 1980

17 elpocko 2026-05-23 16:25:10 UTC righto.com Llama Share 2

The Spacelab computer was a 16-bit minicomputer built by CIMSA, using a French-built Mitra 125 MS processor. It had a 32-bit ALU and supported up to 128 KB of magnetic core memory.

z386: An Open-Source 80386 Built Around Original Microcode

51 wicket 2026-05-23 15:22:10 UTC nand2mario.github.io Llama Share 12

z386 is a 386-class CPU built around original Intel microcode, recreating enough of the original machine for the recovered 386 control ROM to drive it. It runs real protected-mode DOS software, including DOS 6 and 7, and games like Doom, with a focus on educational reconstruction and usability.

80386 Microcode Disassembled

154 nand2mario 2026-05-23 12:22:10 UTC reenigne.org Llama Share 24

The user and others extracted microcode from a high-resolution image of the 80386 CPU die, disassembled it, and found 215 entry points with new instructions and shared code. The microcode has a hidden security bug in IO permission bitmap handling and may have undocumented features or opcodes, but the exact nature of these is unclear.

PHP's Oddities

35 thejoeflow 2026-05-23 15:22:10 UTC flowtwo.io Llama Share 36

The author reflects on their experience with PHP, a language they initially didn't expect to use, but has grown to appreciate despite its quirks. PHP's array data structure is flexible but complex, and its type system has unintuitive features like uninitialized properties.

Making Deep Learning Go Brrrr from First Principles

98 tosh 2026-05-23 12:22:10 UTC horace.io Llama Share 40

To improve deep learning model performance, first identify the bottleneck in your model, which can be compute, memory bandwidth, or overhead. Then, optimize accordingly, such as increasing compute intensity, reducing memory bandwidth costs, or minimizing overhead.

The Art of Money Getting

63 dxs 2026-05-23 13:22:10 UTC kk.org Llama Share 31

P.T. Barnum's book "The Art of Money Getting" offers 20 rules for success, emphasizing finding one's natural abilities and avoiding debt. Key principles include being the best at one's work, keeping income above expenses, and maintaining a good reputation.

Highest Random Weight in Elixir

39 shintoist 2026-05-23 13:22:10 UTC jola.dev Llama Share 1

The user discusses two distributed hashing algorithms, ExHashRing and Rendezvous Hashing (HRW), comparing their performance, complexity, and suitability for different use cases. HRW is simpler and more general than ExHashRing but has a linear time complexity, which can be improved to logarithmic with a skeleton implementation.

Lisp in Vim (2019)

21 whent 2026-05-23 15:22:10 UTC susam.net Llama Share 5

The article discusses two Vim plugins, Slimv and Vlime, which provide Lisp development environments for Vim, and compares their features and installation procedures. The plugins use a client-server architecture and rely on the Swank server to evaluate Lisp expressions, and both support interactive programming and debugging.

Italy Cancels Boeing Pegasus Order, Shifting to Airbus A330 MRTT

44 embedding-shape 2026-05-23 16:22:10 UTC euronews.com Llama Share 5

Italy has acquired six Airbus A330 MRTT tanker aircraft worth 1.39 billion euros, shifting its air defence focus to Europe within NATO. This decision strengthens Europe's military capabilities and reduces Italy's dependence on US solutions.

The FBI Wants 'Near Real-Time' Access to US License Plate Readers

92 Brajeshwar 2026-05-23 14:22:10 UTC wired.com Llama Share 40

US lawmakers proposed a ban on automated license plate readers, but the FBI plans to buy nationwide access to the cameras for law enforcement. A crackdown on deepfake sexual abuse images is underway, with the FTC warning companies to remove nonconsensual intimate images and the Department of Justice arresting two men for sharing AI-created explicit content.

Shipping a laptop to a refugee camp in Uganda

611 lexandstuff 2026-05-22 22:22:10 UTC notesbylex.com Llama Share 213

A MacBook was sent from Australia to Uganda via multiple freight services and customs clearances, facing various delays and challenges, but finally arrived safely after 42 days and 36,000 km. The laptop's journey involved failed attempts, unexpected detours, and a surprising delivery to a hardware shop, where it was stored on a shelf before being collected by the sender.

Solving the “Zork” Mystery

32 dpola 2026-05-23 13:22:10 UTC dpolakovic.space Llama Share 12

The author investigated the origin of the word "zork" in the game Zork, initially believing it was a jargon term for unfinished programs.

Why Japanese companies do so many different things

796 d0ks 2026-05-22 17:22:10 UTC davidoks.blog Llama Share 377

Japanese companies are highly diversified due to their unique corporate structure, which prioritizes employee loyalty and long-term survival over shareholder profits. This structure, known as the "J-firm" bundle, allows Japanese companies to adapt and change quickly in response to changing market conditions.

Ebola Outbreak Now Third Largest Recorded and "Spreading Rapidly"

28 Brajeshwar 2026-05-23 16:22:10 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 19

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 750 cases and 177 deaths, with the World Health Organization classifying the risk level as "very high" at the national level. The US has been criticized for its withdrawal from global health efforts, which has hindered the response to the outbreak.

Improving C# Memory Safety

100 soheilpro 2026-05-23 09:22:10 UTC devblogs.microsoft.com Llama Share 20

C# is improving memory safety with a redesigned unsafe keyword that marks obligations for developers to discharge. The new model is opt-in and will be released in .NET 11 as a preview and in .NET 12 as a production release.

AI Engineering from Scratch

21 rippeltippel 2026-05-23 16:22:10 UTC aiengineeringfromscratch.com Llama Share 1

The curriculum is a comprehensive AI learning system with 20 phases and 435 lessons in four languages, covering linear algebra to autonomous swarms. It teaches raw math first, then code, with a focus on understanding AI concepts under the hood.

A 1955 Los Alamos computer experiment changed our understanding of chaos

35 LAsteNERD 2026-05-23 11:22:10 UTC lanl.gov Llama Share 3

Mary Tsingou's 1955 experiment on MANIAC revealed a paradox in nonlinear systems, showing they can behave in stable and structured ways despite initial expectations. This discovery reshaped how scientists think about systems and led to the development of new technologies, including the internet.

BambuStudio has been violating PrusaSlicer AGPL license since their fork

329 Tomte 2026-05-23 09:22:10 UTC xcancel.com Llama Share 119

BambuStudio is violating the PrusaSlicer AGPL license by using a closed-source networking binary. This is likely due to China's five-law framework, which forces companies to cooperate with intelligence work and maintain secrecy, making it difficult for them to comply with open-source licenses.

Microsoft starts canceling Claude Code licenses

410 robertkarl 2026-05-22 18:22:10 UTC theverge.com Llama Share 392

Microsoft is removing most of its Claude Code licenses and pushing developers to use Copilot CLI instead due to financial and product convergence reasons. The company will invest more in Copilot CLI and encourage developers to file bug reports and feedback.

Rubish: A Unix shell written in pure Ruby

126 winebarrel 2026-05-23 07:22:10 UTC github.com/amatsuda Llama Share 82

Rubish is a Ruby-based shell that supports bash syntax and integrates Ruby features. It allows seamless mixing of shell commands and Ruby code.

The quadratic sandwich

106 cpp_frog 2026-05-23 05:22:10 UTC fedemagnani.github.io GoogleT5 Share 8

If (mu) is 0, the quadratic lower bound from the sandwich degenerates into the tangent hyperplane. a well-conditioned problem has abundant and trustworthy local information, says daniel saunders. the idea is beautifully simple: instead of reasoning about f in its full n-dimensional glory, we restrict our attention to the straight line connecting x and y

- -dangerously-skip-reading-code

34 fagnerbrack 2026-05-23 10:22:10 UTC olano.dev Llama Share 32

Assuming LLMs will fix code issues is irresponsible, but if organizational leadership mandates leveraging LLMs, we can adapt and move rigor elsewhere. This could involve standardized specifications and tests, checked into project repositories, to ensure accountability and understanding.

Project Glasswing: An Initial Update

495 louiereederson 2026-05-22 20:22:10 UTC anthropic.com Llama Share 292

Anthropic's Project Glasswing uses AI to find thousands of software vulnerabilities, but fixing them is a major challenge. The project aims to help cyber defenders adapt to this challenge and make software safer by releasing tools and resources to support vulnerability scanning and patching.

I Miss Terry Pratchett

216 gorgmah 2026-05-23 13:22:10 UTC mahl.me Llama Share 198

The author reminisces about reading Terry Pratchett's books as a teenager, particularly Rincewind's adventures, which resonated with their own experiences. They miss the impact Pratchett's writing had on them and worry that no one is currently reaching teenagers with similar stories.

ArcBrush – Node-based 2D image editor

60 NatKarmios 2026-05-23 08:22:10 UTC arcbrush.com Llama Share 18

ArcBrush is a free, non-destructive 2D image production tool with a node-based system. It supports various formats, colors, and assets, and offers AI generation, undo stack, and customizable UI.

US tech firms share Dutch regulator officials' names with Senate

173 zqna 2026-05-23 11:22:10 UTC dutchnews.nl Llama Share 125

Dutch cabinet is extremely worried about US tech companies sharing civil servants' names with senate committee investigating tech censorship. This could lead to travel bans or sanctions for the officials.

Fast Factorial Algorithms

36 nill0 2026-05-23 09:22:10 UTC luschny.de Llama Share 8

Several algorithms compute n! efficiently, including SplitRecursive, PrimeSwing, and ParallelPrimeSwing. A simple recursive algorithm is also provided, but it is slow and not recommended for use.

CISA tries to contain data leak

250 speckx 2026-05-22 17:22:10 UTC krebsonsecurity.com Llama Share 55

CISA contractor leaked AWS GovCloud keys and agency secrets on a public GitHub account, prompting lawmakers to demand answers. CISA is still struggling to contain the breach and invalidate the leaked credentials, raising concerns about internal policies and procedures.