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Oxford English Dictionary's AI Search Assistant (Beta)

2025-07-09

Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has launched a beta version of an AI search assistant designed to help users leverage the OED's advanced search capabilities. The assistant itself cannot answer questions or engage in conversation, but it can construct complex search queries based on user requests and provide links to the results. It can also help users find information about the OED. Example queries include: "Which words in English are borrowed from French?", "Which words were first used by Charles Dickens?", or "How are words added to the dictionary?". Synonym searches are not yet supported.

(www.oed.com)

Tech AI search assistant Oxford English Dictionary advanced search

David Lynch, Visionary Director of 'Twin Peaks' and 'Blue Velvet,' Dies at 78

2025-01-16

David Lynch, Visionary Director of 'Twin Peaks' and 'Blue Velvet,' Dies at 78

Acclaimed director David Lynch, known for his dark, surrealist style in films like 'Blue Velvet' and 'Mulholland Drive,' and the television series 'Twin Peaks,' has passed away at age 78. Lynch's films blended horror, film noir, mystery, and European surrealism, creating a unique narrative style. A recipient of an honorary Oscar, his work profoundly impacted cinema and television.

(variety.com)

Film Twin Peaks Blue Velvet

Tencent's HunyuanWorld-Voyager: World-Consistent 3D Video Generation from a Single Image

2025-09-03

Tencent's HunyuanWorld-Voyager: World-Consistent 3D Video Generation from a Single Image

Tencent's AI team introduces HunyuanWorld-Voyager, a novel video diffusion framework generating world-consistent 3D point cloud sequences from a single image with user-defined camera paths. Voyager produces 3D-consistent scene videos for exploring virtual worlds along custom trajectories, also generating aligned depth and RGB video for efficient 3D reconstruction. Trained on over 100,000 video clips combining real-world and Unreal Engine synthetic data, Voyager achieves state-of-the-art results on the WorldScore benchmark. Code and pre-trained models are publicly available.

(github.com)

AI 3D video generation video diffusion

xlskubectl: Manage Your Kubernetes Cluster with a Spreadsheet?

2025-03-13

xlskubectl: Manage Your Kubernetes Cluster with a Spreadsheet?

xlskubectl is a project that boldly integrates Google Spreadsheet with Kubernetes! You can now administer your cluster from the same spreadsheet you use to track expenses. Leveraging the incremental update capabilities of the Kubernetes API and the scripting capabilities of Google Spreadsheet, this seemingly crazy connection has been achieved. While the authors are seeking funding to take the project to the next level, it's an impressive feat that prompts reflection on alternatives to YAML files.

(github.com)

Development

Framework 13's Disappointing Battery Life: A Tale of Two Laptops

2025-09-22

Framework 13's Disappointing Battery Life: A Tale of Two Laptops

The author compares the battery life of their MacBook M1 Pro and Framework 13 laptops. The M1 Pro retained 90% charge after three weeks of inactivity, while the Framework 13 (with an AMD Ryzen 7840HS) frequently dies after a few days. This stark contrast highlights the superior battery efficiency of ARM64 architecture, leading the author to consider an ARM motherboard upgrade for their Framework. Despite this issue, the author still loves the Framework's modular design, but the poor battery life significantly impacts usability.

(simonhartcher.com)

Hardware battery life

N-Back Training: A Secret Weapon for Boosting Fluid Intelligence?

2025-07-05

Decades of cognitive neuroscience research support the effectiveness of the N-Back test. Jaeggi et al. (2008) published groundbreaking research in PNAS showing that dual N-Back training significantly improves fluid intelligence, with 19 days of training leading to improved intelligence test scores. A large-scale study by Owen et al. (2010) with over 11,000 participants confirmed that working memory training leads to task-specific improvements and some transfer to related cognitive abilities. Klingberg (2010) demonstrated that working memory training, including N-Back exercises, produces measurable changes in brain activity and can be particularly beneficial for individuals with ADHD.

(n-back.net)

AI fluid intelligence

Titans: A Brain-Inspired AI Architecture Conquering Long-Sequence Modeling

2025-02-21

Titans: A Brain-Inspired AI Architecture Conquering Long-Sequence Modeling

Google researchers introduce Titans, a groundbreaking AI architecture inspired by the human brain's memory system. Addressing the memory limitations and scalability challenges of existing deep learning models in processing long sequences, Titans combine attention mechanisms with a neural long-term memory module. This allows for efficient processing and memorization of historical data, excelling in tasks like language modeling, genomics, and time-series forecasting. Further, its test-time learning capability enables dynamic memory updates based on input data, enhancing generalization and adaptability. Experiments show Titans significantly outperform state-of-the-art models across various long-sequence tasks, opening new avenues for AI advancements.

(medium.com)

AI AI architecture long-sequence modeling

My Weird Narcolepsy: Forty Years Old and Just Discovering I Dream While Awake

2025-01-11

My Weird Narcolepsy: Forty Years Old and Just Discovering I Dream While Awake

The author, diagnosed with narcolepsy in their twenties, describes a unique experience. Instead of the typical daytime sleep attacks, their primary symptom is cataplexy – sudden muscle weakness rendering them immobile while fully conscious. Remarkably, at age forty, they discovered they routinely dream while awake and enter REM sleep immediately upon falling asleep. The author details the bizarre sensation of cataplexy, differentiating it from paralysis, fatigue, and depression, and shares a self-discovered technique to alleviate attacks, offering a compelling insight into the unusual realities of living with narcolepsy.

(www.fortressofdoors.com)

Misc narcolepsy cataplexy sleep disorder

China's 'Dream' Ship Aims to Drill to the Moho

2025-04-14

China's 'Dream' Ship Aims to Drill to the Moho

China's newly commissioned Meng Xiang ('Dream') research vessel, equipped with a dynamic stabilization system, can operate in rough seas and drill up to 11 kilometers deep. Using titanium alloy drill rods and diamond bits, it will reliably drill in high-temperature, high-pressure environments, with a floating lab for rapid sample processing and analysis. The ship's first scientific drilling expeditions are expected to begin next year, aiming for full-scale drilling to the Moho beneath the Pacific or Indian Ocean before 2030. This will provide unprecedented data on oceanic crust architecture, the petrological nature of the oceanic Moho, and the lower limits of life on Earth. International collaboration is encouraged to share research findings.

(www.nature.com)

Tech Deep Sea Drilling Moho Geological Research

Longtime Google Engineer Leaves After 19 Years, Reflecting on Go's Evolution

2025-05-11

A senior engineer who spent 19 years at Google, heavily involved in the development of the Go programming language, has left the company. The article reflects on their 14-year journey with Go, from contributing to the compiler frontend to shaping language features like generics and influencing the project's overall direction. The author believes Go still has significant room for growth and hopes to contribute to its future development.

(www.airs.com)

Development

UML Diagrams Deconstruct Evans' DDD Cargo Shipping Example

2025-04-18

UML Diagrams Deconstruct Evans' DDD Cargo Shipping Example

This project visualizes the DDD cargo shipping example from Eric Evans' book using UML diagrams. Generated from the dddsample-core GitHub project, these diagrams – including class, sequence, object, and communication diagrams – illuminate the system's architecture and behavior, showcasing the interplay between components and the structure of the domain model. A directed graph, created with Astah Professional, further clarifies relationships between elements. This resource provides a practical, visual understanding of DDD principles in action.

(github.com)

Development Cargo Shipping System

Intel 2008-2014: A Decade of Giants – From Atom to Broadwell

2025-05-10

Intel 2008-2014: A Decade of Giants – From Atom to Broadwell

This article recounts Intel's key developments from 2008 to 2014. From launching the low-power Atom processor to enter the mobile market, to releasing high-performance Nehalem and Sandy Bridge architectures to solidify its PC dominance, and finally adopting the 22nm FinFET process and 14nm Broadwell architecture to lead the technology trend, Intel experienced a decade of both glory and challenges. During this period, the company underwent several restructurings, acquired McAfee, and launched important projects such as Ultrabook and Thunderbolt. Despite setbacks in the smartphone market, Intel remained a leader in PC, server, and other markets, laying the foundation for future development.

(www.abortretry.fail)

Tech

Wrongful Deportation: 19-Year-Old Sent to El Salvador's Super-Prison

2025-04-15

Wrongful Deportation: 19-Year-Old Sent to El Salvador's Super-Prison

Nineteen-year-old Merwil Gutiérrez, a Venezuelan asylum seeker, was apprehended in New York by ICE agents who admitted he wasn't their target but deported him anyway. He was sent to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison, despite his family's claims of no gang ties or criminal record. The incident highlights concerns over ICE procedures and human rights in El Salvador, sparking outrage and calls for his return. This case underscores the harsh realities of US immigration policies and the plight of asylum seekers.

(www.newsweek.com)

Misc

Australia's Youngest Art Director: The Making of Bluey

2025-08-04

Australia's Youngest Art Director: The Making of Bluey

In 2017, the author rejoined Ludo Studio, working on various 2D animation projects. He was then invited to be the art director for the children's show, Bluey, becoming Australia's youngest art director for an animated series. The director's love for Brisbane fueled a desire to showcase the city's unique beauty in the animation. Initial design phases combined Brisbane's stunning scenery with fundamental animation design principles, ultimately creating the acclaimed show.

(www.itsnicethat.com)

Design animation production art direction Bluey

KDE Plasma Tightens Wayland Focus Management to Prevent Focus Stealing

2025-08-04

KDE Plasma Tightens Wayland Focus Management to Prevent Focus Stealing

KDE Plasma's window manager, KWin, is enhancing Wayland's window focus management. Previously, focus stealing in X11 was frustrating and even a security risk. Wayland uses the XDG Activation protocol to mitigate this, but some applications still violate it. KWin's new "Extreme" focus stealing prevention setting will enforce the use of valid tokens for window activation, eliminating focus stealing and improving user experience. This update fixes focus issues in applications like Dolphin and KRunner and improves backend DBusRunner activation token management.

(www.neowin.net)

Development

Beyond Good and Evil: A Philosophical Contemplation of Entanglement with Nature

2025-07-27

Beyond Good and Evil: A Philosophical Contemplation of Entanglement with Nature

This article explores the entangled relationship between humanity and nature, and the ethical dilemmas inherent within this relationship. From the perspectives of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and eco-philosopher Val Plumwood, the article challenges anthropocentric views, arguing that humanity is not a separate entity from nature but rather a part of its food chain. Plumwood's crocodile attack experience, along with Nietzsche's critique of free will and suffering, prompts a re-evaluation of our relationship with nature, considering how to transcend traditional dualistic morality to coexist harmoniously. The article also warns against the risks of blindly pursuing purity and health, pointing out that embracing entanglement is not easy and requires us to redefine ourselves and our interests.

(aeon.co)

Misc Nietzsche

VW Emissions Scandal: Four Managers Convicted, Prison Sentences Handed Down

2025-05-28

VW Emissions Scandal: Four Managers Convicted, Prison Sentences Handed Down

After nearly four years, a German court convicted four former Volkswagen managers for their roles in the diesel emissions cheating scandal. The former head of diesel development received a four-and-a-half-year prison sentence, while the head of drive train electronics got two years and seven months. Two others received suspended sentences. The scandal began in 2015 when the U.S. EPA revealed VW's use of software to manipulate emissions tests. VW has paid over $33 billion in fines and compensation. While former CEO Martin Winterkorn's trial is suspended due to health reasons, proceedings against 31 other suspects are ongoing.

(apnews.com)

Tech emissions scandal fraud

Local-First Software: Scaling Without the Headache

2025-07-05

Harper, a local-first grammar checker, experienced a massive user surge after hitting Hacker News' front page. Unlike server-dependent software, Harper runs on the user's device, eliminating server load concerns. Even with the user influx, there were no hiccups or latency issues. This highlights the scalability advantage of local-first software, avoiding the high costs of server maintenance and complex cloud architectures.

(elijahpotter.dev)

Development server load

World's Smallest Pasta: A Breakthrough in Wound Dressing Technology

2025-02-22

World's Smallest Pasta: A Breakthrough in Wound Dressing Technology

Chemists at University College London, led by Adam Clancy, have unintentionally created the world's thinnest pasta – 'nanotini' – with an average diameter of 372 nanometers. This culinary accident is actually a significant advancement in wound dressing technology. Made from flour and formic acid, these starch nanofibers form mats with pores that allow water to pass through while blocking bacteria. The unique process involves dissolving flour in acid, then electrospinning the solution to create the incredibly thin fibers. While Clancy did indulge in a taste test (and noted it needed seasoning), this research holds immense promise for next-generation bandages.

(www.scientificamerican.com)

Tech wound dressing

Prompt Engineering for AI Coding Assistants: A Developer's Playbook

2025-06-04

Prompt Engineering for AI Coding Assistants: A Developer's Playbook

Developers are increasingly using AI coding assistants to boost productivity. These tools can autocomplete code, suggest bug fixes, and even generate entire modules. However, the quality of the AI's output hinges on the quality of the prompt. This article provides a practical guide to prompt engineering for common development tasks, covering debugging, refactoring, and new feature implementation. It details best practices, including providing rich context, specifying goals, breaking down complex tasks, and iterating on responses. Common pitfalls like vague prompts and overloaded requests are also discussed, offering solutions to maximize the effectiveness of AI coding assistants.

(addyo.substack.com)

Development

Forever Chemicals Found in Beer

2025-09-13

Forever Chemicals Found in Beer

A new study reveals the presence of high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as 'forever chemicals', in some U.S. beers. Researchers tested 23 beers from various regions, finding the highest concentrations in beers brewed using water from known PFAS-contaminated sources. The study highlights how PFAS contamination can spread through water sources to other products, urging brewers, consumers, and regulators to increase awareness and improve brewery water treatment systems.

(www.sciencedaily.com)

Tech environmental contamination

OpenAI's o3 Model: Cheap AI, Bright Future?

2025-06-12

OpenAI's o3 Model: Cheap AI, Bright Future?

OpenAI launched its more energy-efficient ChatGPT o3 model, boasting 80% lower costs. CEO Sam Altman envisions a future where AI is 'too cheap to meter,' but MIT Technology Review points to research indicating massive AI energy consumption by 2028. Despite this, Altman remains optimistic, predicting abundant intelligence and energy in the coming decades, driving human progress. Critics, however, see Altman's predictions as overly optimistic, ignoring numerous limitations and drawing comparisons to Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos. OpenAI's partnership with Google Cloud also raises eyebrows, contrasting with Microsoft's stance last year labeling OpenAI a competitor.

(www.theregister.com)

AI

Austral: A Systems Programming Language Focused on Simplicity and Strictness

2025-03-20

Austral: A Systems Programming Language Focused on Simplicity and Strictness

Austral is a new systems programming language designed for simplicity and strictness. Think of it as Rust's essential features or a modernized, stripped-down Ada. Key features include a strong static type system, linear types, capability-based security, and strong modularity. Linear types enforce correct resource lifecycle management, preventing memory leaks and other errors, while capability-based security mitigates supply chain attacks. Austral eschews features like NULLs, garbage collection, and exceptions to maximize safety and predictability.

(borretti.me)

Development linear types capability security

Philips Hue Prices to Increase in the US Due to Tariffs

2025-06-25

Philips Hue Prices to Increase in the US Due to Tariffs

Signify, the parent company of Philips Hue, has confirmed price increases for its smart lighting and security products in the US, effective July 1st. The increase is a direct result of tariffs on Chinese imports. While specific price changes and affected products haven't been detailed, the statement suggests the entire Hue lineup may be impacted. The new Hue Play Wall Washer already shows a higher US price compared to its European counterpart. This price hike could push US consumers towards more affordable alternatives. Signify warns of potential further price increases depending on future tariff adjustments.

(www.theverge.com)

Tech Smart Lighting

Waymo Gets Green Light to Test Robotaxis at SFO

2025-09-17

Waymo Gets Green Light to Test Robotaxis at SFO

Waymo has secured permission to test its robotaxi service at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a significant victory in its expansion efforts. After lengthy negotiations, Waymo signed a “Testing and Operations Pilot Permit” with SFO, allowing a three-phase rollout: human-supervised testing, driverless testing, and finally, commercial operation. Testing will begin with employees before public access, initially using SFO's Kiss & Fly lot, accessible via AirTrain. While Waymo operates in five cities, SFO represents a major expansion, given its high-traffic environment and lucrative potential. Airport trips represent an estimated 20% of ride-hail trips, making airport access crucial for Waymo to compete with Uber and Lyft and achieve profitability.

(www.theverge.com)

Tech

Michael Larabel: 20 Years of Linux Hardware Benchmarking

2025-08-03

Michael Larabel, founder and principal author of Phoronix.com, has been enriching the Linux hardware experience since 2004. He's penned over 20,000 articles covering Linux hardware support, performance, graphics drivers, and more. Larabel is also the lead developer behind the Phoronix Test Suite, Phoromatic, and OpenBenchmarking.org—crucial tools for Linux benchmarking. His contributions have significantly advanced the Linux community.

(www.phoronix.com)

Tech hardware benchmarking

The 152-Year-Old's Secret: Unraveling Parr's Longevity and Sudden Demise

2025-05-25

The 152-Year-Old's Secret: Unraveling Parr's Longevity and Sudden Demise

Thomas Parr, who lived to be 152, sparked intense curiosity about his longevity. Instead of debating his birthdate, focus shifted to his remarkable lifespan and sudden death. Contemporary accounts emphasized the 'six non-naturals' (air, environment, diet, exercise, sleep, excretion, and emotions) as key factors in health. Physicians attributed Parr's longevity to his clean environment, simple lifestyle, wholesome diet (brown bread, unripened cheese, onions), avoidance of alcohol and stress, and adequate sleep.

(publicdomainreview.org)

Misc longevity healthy living

Waymo's Mysterious Parking Habits: AI Preference or Algorithmic Glitch?

2025-09-01

Waymo's Mysterious Parking Habits: AI Preference or Algorithmic Glitch?

In Los Angeles, Waymo self-driving taxis are frequently parking in specific locations in residential areas, sparking curiosity and concern among residents. Some families have even noticed Waymos repeatedly stopping in front of their homes, sometimes for hours. Waymo explains this as an AI algorithm balancing energy consumption, reducing traffic congestion, and meeting demand, but cannot explain the choice of such specific locations. Experts speculate this may be the result of a machine learning algorithm. While Waymo doesn't confirm, this lack of transparency raises concerns about the explainability of AI decisions and reflects the challenges of autonomous driving technology in real-world applications.

(www.theverge.com)

Tech AI algorithm

Lotus Founder Mitch Kapor Finally Gets His MIT Master's Degree After 45 Years

2025-06-30

Lotus Founder Mitch Kapor Finally Gets His MIT Master's Degree After 45 Years

Mitch Kapor, founder of Lotus Development, left MIT's master's program in 1979 to pursue a lucrative startup opportunity. Forty-five years later, he finally completed his degree, submitting a thesis on his 'gap-closing investing' strategy. This approach, focused on addressing racial and income inequality, inadvertently supported many entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups. Kapor's journey highlights the allure of the tech startup world and the importance of social responsibility, inspiring those who chase their dreams despite setbacks.

(www.bostonglobe.com)

Startup

Bosch's Revolutionary Brake-by-Wire System Hits the Road

2025-02-18

Bosch's Revolutionary Brake-by-Wire System Hits the Road

Bosch has completed public road testing of its innovative brake-by-wire system, eliminating the mechanical link between brake pedal and brakes. This system, using electric signals, reduces weight and improves space efficiency. Already receiving automaker orders, Bosch projects over 5.5 million vehicles globally will feature this technology by 2030. The system boasts dual redundancy for safety, offers design flexibility, and promises enhanced braking performance and safety. While motorcycle applications face challenges, this technology represents a significant leap forward for automotive braking.

(newatlas.com)

Tech brake-by-wire automotive technology Bosch

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