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Quantum Signals Sent Over Commercial Fiber Using Standard Internet Protocol

2025-08-29
Quantum Signals Sent Over Commercial Fiber Using Standard Internet Protocol

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have achieved a groundbreaking feat: transmitting quantum signals over commercial fiber-optic cables using the standard Internet Protocol (IP). Their innovative Q-chip coordinates quantum and classical data, packaging them into standard internet packets. This overcomes the fragility of quantum signals and represents a crucial step towards a practical quantum internet, promising faster, more energy-efficient AI and breakthroughs in drug and materials design.

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(phys.org)
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Scottish Police Face Data Sovereignty Showdown with Microsoft

2025-08-29

Scottish police are grappling with significant data security and sovereignty challenges in their adoption of Microsoft Office 365. Microsoft's refusal to disclose data processing locations and methods, citing "commercial confidentiality," prevents the police from meeting the stringent data transfer restrictions of the UK's 2018 Data Protection Act. This raises concerns about data potentially being processed in countries lacking adequate data protection, including China and India, and highlights the risks of relying on cloud services without sovereign cloud capabilities. While aware of the risks, the police are constrained by the UK National Enabling Programme and existing contracts with Microsoft, making a swift change of supplier difficult.

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(www.computerweekly.com)
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C# Nullable Pitfalls: When T? Isn't What You Think

2025-08-29

C#'s reuse of `T?` syntax for both nullable value types and nullable reference types creates confusion. For value types, `T?` is syntactic sugar for `Nullable`, representing distinct types. However, for reference types, `T?` is merely an intent marker; after compilation, `T?` and `T` are the same type. This difference leads to compilation errors when writing generic methods. The article demonstrates this issue with a `SelectNotNull` method mimicking F#'s `List.choose`. The solution involves method overloading with type constraints (`where TR : class` and `where TR : struct`) to disambiguate value and reference types. While the problem is solved, the design remains inelegant.

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Microsoft Denies Link Between Windows Update and SSD/HDD Failures

2025-08-30
Microsoft Denies Link Between Windows Update and SSD/HDD Failures

Users reported SSD and HDD failures and data corruption after installing August's Windows 11 24H2 security update. Microsoft investigated and found no connection between the update and the reported issues. However, they advise users with drives over 60% full to avoid writing large files. Microsoft is collaborating with storage device partners to investigate further. Affected drives reportedly include those from Corsair, SanDisk, and Kioxia, with issues primarily occurring during heavy write operations. While some drives recovered after restarting, others remained inaccessible.

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(www.bleepingcomputer.com)
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AWS SQS Fair Queues: Mitigating Noisy Neighbors in Multi-Tenant Systems

2025-08-30
AWS SQS Fair Queues: Mitigating Noisy Neighbors in Multi-Tenant Systems

AWS introduced Amazon SQS fair queues, a new feature designed to mitigate the impact of 'noisy neighbors' in multi-tenant systems. Noisy neighbors are tenants that overuse resources, causing delays for others. Fair queues monitor message distribution and automatically adjust delivery order, prioritizing messages from non-noisy tenants. This ensures consistent service quality for all tenants without requiring changes to existing message processing logic. Developers simply add a tenant identifier (MessageGroupId) and monitor relevant metrics using CloudWatch.

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Steam UK Implements Credit Card Age Verification, Bypassing VPN Workarounds?

2025-08-29
Steam UK Implements Credit Card Age Verification, Bypassing VPN Workarounds?

To comply with the UK's Online Safety Act, Steam now requires all UK users to verify their age with a credit card to access mature content and games. This has sparked controversy, as users without credit cards are locked out. Valve claims this maximizes user privacy and prevents age verification circumvention. Weeks after the UK's new age-gating rules were found easily bypassed via VPNs, and following brief exploits of Discord and Reddit's age verification, this move is significant. Microsoft is also rolling out Xbox age verification in the UK, currently optional but mandatory in early 2026.

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(www.theverge.com)
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Laravel's Taylor Otwell: 14 Years of Building a Web Framework Legend

2025-08-30

Laravel creator Taylor Otwell reflects on his 14-year journey building and maintaining one of the world's most popular web frameworks. From humble PHP 5.3 beginnings to a thriving 70-person company, he shares insights on code maintainability, developer experience, and evolving without overcomplication. He emphasizes simplicity in design, the long-term benefits of sticking to conventions, and navigating the challenges of scaling an open-source project. The interview also touches on Laravel's funding round and the evolution of its team and culture.

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Privacy Nightmare? Halo X Smart Glasses Spark Outrage

2025-08-30
Privacy Nightmare? Halo X Smart Glasses Spark Outrage

A startup called Halo, founded by Harvard dropouts, has unveiled Halo X smart glasses that record every conversation and provide AI-powered insights, sparking widespread controversy. The glasses lack a recording indicator, secretly logging everything and raising major privacy concerns, especially in states with strict two-party consent laws. Promises of enhanced cognitive abilities through AI are also questioned, with many fearing a decline in critical thinking skills. Despite doubts about Halo X's functionality and practicality, its disregard for privacy and the founders' past controversies have made it a hot topic in the tech world.

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Insect Diapause: The Science of Manipulating Life's Pause Button

2025-08-28
Insect Diapause: The Science of Manipulating Life's Pause Button

From bears hibernating to insects entering diapause, nature is full of mysteries of life's pause button. This article delves into insect diapause – a programmed state of developmental arrest – and its immense potential in agriculture, disease control, and insect farming. For millennia, humans have indirectly controlled pest diapause through methods like crop rotation. Now, scientists are attempting to manipulate the hormones and environmental factors governing diapause for more precise pest control and to improve the efficiency of beneficial insect farming. Research on diapause not only promises huge economic benefits but also helps us better understand the very mysteries of life itself.

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(www.asimov.press)
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China Unveils World's Most Sensitive Neutrino Detector

2025-08-30
China Unveils World's Most Sensitive Neutrino Detector

After over a decade of construction, China has launched the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO), claimed to be the world's most sensitive neutrino detector. Located 700 meters underground, JUNO boasts a 20,000-tonne liquid scintillator detector and over 45,000 photomultiplier tubes. It detects neutrinos from nearby nuclear power plants by capturing the light produced when neutrinos interact with hydrogen atoms in the scintillator. JUNO's success will significantly advance our understanding of neutrino mass hierarchy and types, with international collaboration from scientists across the globe signifying a major leap in China's fundamental science research.

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(www.theregister.com)
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AI Inference Costs: Not as Expensive as You Think

2025-08-28
AI Inference Costs: Not as Expensive as You Think

This article challenges the narrative that AI inference is prohibitively expensive and unsustainable. By calculating the costs of running AI inference on H100 GPUs, the author demonstrates that input processing is incredibly cheap (fractions of a cent per million tokens), while output generation is significantly more expensive (dollars per million tokens). This cost asymmetry explains the profitability of some applications (like coding assistants) and the high cost of others (like video generation). The author argues that this cost disparity is often overlooked, leading to an overestimation of AI inference costs, which may benefit incumbents and stifle competition and innovation.

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(martinalderson.com)
AI AI inference cost model economics

Nginx-CGI: Bringing CGI Support to Nginx and Angie

2025-08-30
Nginx-CGI: Bringing CGI Support to Nginx and Angie

The Nginx-CGI plugin adds CGI support to Nginx and Angie web servers, making it easier to build low-frequency applications, resource-constrained systems, and prototypes. It supports various operating systems including Linux, macOS, and BSD. The article details installation, configuration, and usage, showcasing multiple ways to run CGI scripts: chroot, Docker, and FreeBSD jails. It also covers CGI script writing conventions and handling HTTP requests and responses.

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(github.com)
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Vlang: Go's Spicy Counterpart? A Deep Dive

2025-08-31
Vlang: Go's Spicy Counterpart? A Deep Dive

This article compares Go and V, two programming languages. V shares similarities with Go in syntax but offers additional features such as more flexible error handling, powerful structs, enums, and lambda expressions. The author showcases V's strengths through code examples but also points out the immaturity of V's ecosystem and some compilation/build issues. Despite these, the author remains optimistic about V's future and suggests it's worth exploring for Go developers.

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(kristun.dev)
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The Two Child Problem: Intuition vs. Reality in Probability

2025-08-28
The Two Child Problem: Intuition vs. Reality in Probability

A family has two children, and at least one is a girl. What's the probability both are girls? Intuition might suggest 1/2, but the correct answer is 1/3. This article uses probability trees and sample space to explain the counter-intuitive solution, highlighting the pitfalls of relying on intuition and neglecting problem details. It advocates for computer simulation to verify probability results, emphasizing the importance of precise problem definition, stating assumptions clearly, and avoiding reliance on 'common sense'.

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(blog.engora.com)
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Automating Bug Bounty Enumeration with n8n and a Discord Bot

2025-08-30
Automating Bug Bounty Enumeration with n8n and a Discord Bot

This article details automating three bug bounty enumeration steps—subdomain enumeration, directory enumeration, and screenshot capture—using the open-source automation platform n8n and a Discord bot. The author sets up an n8n server and a working server, creates an n8n workflow, writes bash scripts, and configures a Discord bot. The entire process is triggered via the Discord bot, with results output to a designated Discord channel, enabling automation and collaboration.

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(www.lampysecurity.com)
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AI Coding: How Far Are We From Fully Autonomous Programming?

2025-08-29
AI Coding: How Far Are We From Fully Autonomous Programming?

While AI coding tools demonstrate impressive capabilities in code completion and error correction, a new study reveals that AI still has a long way to go before becoming a true programmer. The research highlights challenges AI faces in handling large codebases, complex logic, and long-term planning, leading to hallucinations and errors. Improving AI-human collaboration, such as enhancing interfaces and enabling AI to better understand and communicate uncertainty, will be crucial. Ultimately, AI's role in coding will likely focus on boosting efficiency and shifting abstraction levels, rather than completely replacing human programmers.

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(spectrum.ieee.org)
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Sig Sauer P320 FMECA Leak Escalates in Appeals Court

2025-08-29

The legal battle over the secrecy of Sig Sauer's P320's Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) document intensifies. The Trace newsroom intervened in the appeal, pushing for the release of key records and highlighting Practical Shooting Insights' role in publishing the unredacted document. Sig Sauer counters with national security concerns, but the FMECA has been widely disseminated online, including a discussion by a Sig Sauer executive who directed listeners to the website. The court will decide whether to allow intervention and whether to uphold the strong presumption of public access to class-certification records. The case has significant implications for consumer protection and product safety.

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(practicalshootinginsights.com)
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Amazon CTO Werner Vogels: AI is Not Magic, Clarity is King

2025-08-30
Amazon CTO Werner Vogels: AI is Not Magic, Clarity is King

At Startup Summit 2025, I had a fireside chat with Werner Vogels, Amazon's CTO. He shared two decades of lessons learned building critical internet infrastructure. Key takeaways: focus on problems, not hype; prioritize problem-solving over chasing new tech; distinguish between reversible and irreversible decisions (move fast on the former, slow down on the latter); prioritize security, then operations, then cost; AI is a tool for efficiency, not magic; build only when you can't buy, but own the critical parts; embrace DevOps, engineers are responsible for what they build; manage costs aggressively and make it a product discussion; ultimately, your most valuable asset is time. Clarity of thought is key to success.

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(everton.xyz)
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SeedBox Lite: Stream Torrents Instantly

2025-08-29
SeedBox Lite: Stream Torrents Instantly

SeedBox Lite is a revolutionary torrent streaming platform that lets you instantly watch movies and TV shows without waiting for full downloads. Built with modern web technologies, it offers a Netflix-like experience with powerful torrent capabilities. SeedBox Lite supports multiple formats, features smart caching, subtitle support, and responsive design, working seamlessly across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Deployment is a breeze, taking minutes with either Docker or PM2.

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(github.com)
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AI Psychosis: Hype or Reality?

2025-08-29
AI Psychosis: Hype or Reality?

Reports of AI chatbots driving users to insanity have sparked concerns about 'AI psychosis'. This post explores this phenomenon by drawing analogies to historical events and analyzing reader survey data. The author argues that AI chatbots don't directly cause psychosis but exacerbate pre-existing mental issues or eccentric tendencies, particularly in the absence of real-world social constraints. A survey suggests an annual incidence of 'AI psychosis' ranging from 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 100,000, with most cases involving pre-existing mental health conditions or risk factors.

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(www.astralcodexten.com)
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Towards an AI Model Virtual Machine: A Secure and Interoperable Future for AI Applications

2025-08-30
Towards an AI Model Virtual Machine: A Secure and Interoperable Future for AI Applications

The increasing capabilities of LLMs and extension mechanisms like MCP have significantly heightened the complexity of building secure and reliable AI applications. This paper proposes an AI Model Virtual Machine (MVM), analogous to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), to provide AI models with security, isolation, extensibility, and portability. The MVM decouples model development from integration logic, allowing for plug-and-play model interchangeability and incorporating built-in security and access controls to safeguard AI application security and privacy. Further benefits include transparent performance and resource tracking, and potential for verifiable model outputs. This innovation promises to address significant challenges in AI application development, paving the way for a more secure, reliable, and efficient AI ecosystem.

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(blog.sigplan.org)
AI AI VM Model Security

Rust Error Handling: A Hybrid Approach with Snafu

2025-08-30
Rust Error Handling: A Hybrid Approach with Snafu

Error handling in Rust is a hotly debated topic. `anyhow` offers a generic error type for easy debugging, while `thiserror` provides precise enum types for better API design. This article details Iroh's hybrid approach using Snafu, which combines the precision of `thiserror` with the ease of use of `anyhow`, while overcoming Rust's backtrace limitations. It cleverly preserves detailed context and backtraces in error chains. The `n0-snafu` crate further simplifies Snafu usage, particularly in tests. Iroh's choice of Snafu balances precision and usability for efficient error handling.

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(www.iroh.computer)
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Marco Email App's Offline-First Architecture Evolution

2025-08-29
Marco Email App's Offline-First Architecture Evolution

The Marco email app team embarked on a long journey to build an IMAP-based, cross-platform, and offline-first application. They experimented with various solutions, including WatermelonDB, Triplit, and InstantDB, but abandoned them due to performance bottlenecks or functional limitations. Ultimately, they chose Replicache for its superior performance and flexibility, combining it with Orama for robust indexing and search. This story highlights the challenges and opportunities of building high-performance offline-first applications and foreshadows the future of data synchronization: from shared endpoints to shared databases.

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Baba Yaga: A Minimalist Functional Programming Language

2025-08-30
Baba Yaga: A Minimalist Functional Programming Language

Driven by an aesthetic pursuit of programming languages, the author developed Baba Yaga, a functional programming language. Core features include minimalist syntax, immutability, and a functional-first approach, with pattern matching for control flow. It blends familiar functional programming concepts for ease of use, includes built-in utilities, and offers JavaScript interoperability, aiming for use in games, sketches, and live coding.

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(eli.li)
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MaxBench: Benchmarking GPU Interconnect Impact on Relational Data Analytics

2025-08-29

Researchers introduce MaxBench, a comprehensive framework for benchmarking and profiling relational data analytics workloads on GPUs. It evaluates the performance impact of various GPU models (RTX3090, A100, H100, Grace Hopper GH200) and interconnects (PCIe 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, and NVLink 4.0) on workloads like TPC-H, H2O-G, and ClickBench. Moving beyond traditional metrics like arithmetic intensity and GFlop/s, MaxBench proposes 'characteristic query complexity' and 'characteristic GPU efficiency' and uses a novel cost model to predict query execution performance. The study reveals trade-offs between GPU compute capacity and interconnect bandwidth and uses the model to project the impact of future interconnect bandwidth or GPU efficiency improvements.

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(vldb.org)
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15x Power Boost for Solar Thermoelectric Generators via Synergistic Spectral and Thermal Management

2025-08-30
15x Power Boost for Solar Thermoelectric Generators via Synergistic Spectral and Thermal Management

Researchers significantly improved the power output of solar thermoelectric generators (STEGs) by optimizing both hot- and cold-side thermal management. They employed a selective solar absorber (SSA) to maximize solar energy absorption and minimize radiative losses, while using an air film to reduce convective losses on the hot side. On the cold side, a micro-dissipator (μ-dissipator) was designed for efficient heat dissipation through convection and radiation. Experiments demonstrated a 15x peak power enhancement when combining both hot- and cold-side optimizations, enough to power an LED, showcasing the potential for applications in IoT and beyond.

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(www.nature.com)
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Mosh: A Superior Remote Terminal Protocol

2025-08-28

Mosh is a remote terminal protocol designed to address the challenges of high latency and network switching on the internet. Developed by Keith Winstein and others, it utilizes UDP packets for data transfer and features predictive echo and state synchronization for a smooth terminal experience even under poor network conditions or frequent network changes. Mosh prioritizes security, employing OCB3 encryption and boasting a strong security track record.

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(mosh.org)
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SQLite Durability: Documentation vs. Reality

2025-08-30

SQLite's durability settings are confusing. The documentation and statements from creator Richard Hipp contradict each other regarding the default durability. This stems from the complex interaction between the `journal_mode` and `synchronous` configuration options, and the differing requirements in different modes. The article analyzes durability requirements in DELETE and WAL modes, concluding that explicitly setting the `synchronous` option is crucial to ensure data persistence, avoiding ambiguity and future changes in defaults. It also cautions about potential issues introduced by third-party libraries and macOS specifics.

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(www.agwa.name)
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My Failed Promotion: 3 Onboarding Mistakes That Cost Me a Year

2025-08-30
My Failed Promotion: 3 Onboarding Mistakes That Cost Me a Year

In 2021, the author switched from NCR to Splunk, aiming for a promotion. However, three years later, they remained in the same position. The article details three key mistakes: 1. Defining success based on hearsay rather than concrete facts and company metrics; 2. A rushed onboarding approach that disregarded the company culture, creating conflict with team members; and 3. Failure to effectively communicate progress and align with senior leadership. The author learned to focus on fundamental onboarding rather than immediate promotion. This provides valuable insight into navigating career transitions and building success in a new environment.

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(people-work.io)
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