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Pebble Smartwatches Are Officially Back!

2025-07-26
Pebble Smartwatches Are Officially Back!

The iconic Pebble smartwatch brand, after being acquired by Fitbit and subsequently disappearing, is making a triumphant return! CEO Eric Migicovsky announced the successful recovery of the Pebble trademark, meaning the new watches will officially be called Pebble watches. This is not only a nostalgic nod to the past but also a powerful statement for the brand's comeback. For fans who have been eagerly awaiting its return, this news is the cherry on top!

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(www.theverge.com)
Tech Comeback

Unexpected Inconsistency in C# Records: A `with` Operator Gotcha

2025-07-22
Unexpected Inconsistency in C# Records: A `with` Operator Gotcha

The author discovered an unexpected inconsistency when using C# records. When updating records containing derived data with the `with` operator, the derived data isn't recalculated, leading to inconsistencies. This stems from the `with` operator not calling the constructor but instead using a copy constructor to create a copy and then modify properties. Several solutions are proposed, including avoiding `with` on complex records, writing a Roslyn analyzer to detect the issue, using `Lazy` for deferred property computation, and requesting a language change. This post highlights a potential pitfall in C# records, cautioning developers about using the `with` operator, especially with derived data.

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Senator Urges FTC to Enforce Transparency in Digital Goods Sales

2025-02-25
Senator Urges FTC to Enforce Transparency in Digital Goods Sales

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden has written to FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, urging the commission to mandate that companies clarify whether consumers truly own digital goods like ebooks or video games. Wyden argues consumers deserve to know license durations, conditions for expiration or revocation, and transferability or resale rights. He calls for clear disclosure before and at the point of sale, ensuring consumers understand what they're purchasing and the guarantees involved. This follows common practices where consumers only license access, not ownership, leading to potential loss of access due to account bans or platform changes. California already prohibits using words like "buy" without disclosing licensing details, a change that prompted Valve to update its Steam checkout. Wyden emphasizes the need for FTC guidance to protect consumers and ensure fair practices.

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(www.theverge.com)
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LispE: A Novel Lisp Dialect with Pattern Matching and Logic

2025-04-09
LispE: A Novel Lisp Dialect with Pattern Matching and Logic

LispE, a modern Lisp dialect developed by Naver, distinguishes itself from traditional Lisp implementations like Common Lisp, Scheme, and Clojure through innovative constructs: defpat, defmacro, and defpred. LispE extends Lisp's flexibility and macro system with advanced pattern matching, enhanced macro capabilities, and logic programming elements. defpat enables defining multiple functions under the same name, each triggered by a specific argument pattern; defmacro simplifies custom syntax creation using pattern matching and a $ operator; defpred integrates pattern matching with predicate-based evaluation and automatic backtracking, blending logic programming into the Lisp framework. Compared to other Lisps, LispE offers superior expressiveness and modularity.

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Google Beam: $25,000 3D Video Conferencing System

2025-06-11
Google Beam: $25,000 3D Video Conferencing System

Following the Gemini hype at Google I/O, Google unveiled Google Beam, a $24,999 3D video conferencing system developed in partnership with HP. The system uses six high-speed cameras to capture a volumetric video of the speaker, displayed on a 65-inch light field screen. This creates a hyperrealistic 3D image without the need for headsets or glasses, offering 60fps and millimeter-scale precision. Google claims Beam improves meeting efficiency and recall by enhancing non-verbal cues, and future integrations with Meet's live translation are planned. Despite the steep price, the technology is undeniably impressive.

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(arstechnica.com)
Tech 3D video conferencing high-tech

KDE Plasma Drops LTS Releases, Focuses on Extended Bugfix Support

2025-05-04
KDE Plasma Drops LTS Releases, Focuses on Extended Bugfix Support

KDE has announced it's ending long-term support (LTS) releases for Plasma, shifting to extended support for bugfix and feature releases. This decision addresses inconsistencies in community expectations, developer reluctance to maintain older versions, and inconsistent LTS support for Frameworks and Gear apps. Going forward, Plasma will have two feature releases per year, plus an additional bugfix release, aiming for improved stability and a better user experience.

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(news.itsfoss.com)
Development Linux Desktop

Simplifying Apple Watch/iOS App Communication with Racket Macros

2025-02-17

Developing an Apple Watch app involves handling communication with its iOS counterpart. The author uses Racket macros to define a Domain Specific Language (DSL) that auto-generates Swift code to handle the complexities of the WatchConnectivity framework, including message encoding, decoding, and message handler implementation. This avoids a lot of boilerplate code, improving maintainability and reliability. By defining message types and handlers, the DSL automatically generates Swift enums, structs, functions for sending messages, and a message handling protocol, greatly simplifying the development process.

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(defn.io)
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Nintendo's Strategy for Rising Switch 2 Development Costs

2025-07-08
Nintendo's Strategy for Rising Switch 2 Development Costs

Facing soaring development costs for Switch 2 games, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa acknowledged the increased risk but stated the company is exploring various methods to maintain its traditional game development approach. This includes investing in more efficient development processes and developing more smaller games to mitigate costs and prices. While Switch 2 titles like Mario Kart World demonstrate higher ambition and higher price tags, Nintendo recognizes the potential price barrier and is closely monitoring the situation. This contrasts with the large-scale layoffs and game cancellations seen at other companies, highlighting Nintendo's cautious and pragmatic approach.

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(www.theverge.com)
Game Game Development Costs

Delphi TensorFlow Lite Image Classifier

2025-08-27
Delphi TensorFlow Lite Image Classifier

This Delphi code implements a simple TensorFlow Lite image classifier. It loads a model file, preprocesses image data from an Image1 component, and feeds the data to a TensorFlow Lite interpreter for inference. The inference results, probabilities for each class, are displayed in a ListView1 component. The code includes error handling and resource release mechanisms for stability.

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(learndelphi.org)
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Beetroot Juice, Oral Microbiome, and Blood Pressure in Older Adults

2025-07-27
Beetroot Juice, Oral Microbiome, and Blood Pressure in Older Adults

A new study reveals that the blood pressure-lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older adults may be linked to specific changes in their oral microbiome. Researchers found that after two weeks of consuming concentrated beetroot juice twice daily, older adults experienced a decrease in blood pressure, unlike younger participants. This effect is likely due to the suppression of potentially harmful oral bacteria, impacting the conversion of nitrate to nitric oxide, crucial for vascular health. The study suggests that encouraging older adults to consume more nitrate-rich vegetables could offer significant long-term health benefits.

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(news.exeter.ac.uk)
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Google's Super Bowl Ad: A Gemini AI Fabrication?

2025-02-09
Google's Super Bowl Ad: A Gemini AI Fabrication?

Google's Super Bowl commercial showcased Gemini AI generating a website description, but evidence reveals this text was on the business's site since at least August 2020, predating Gemini's launch. The ad also initially contained factually incorrect information generated by Gemini, which Google subsequently removed. Despite Google's insistence that Gemini wrote the description, evidence points to potential fabrication, raising concerns about the accuracy of its AI claims and the integrity of its advertising. This incident highlights potential exaggeration and misrepresentation by tech companies promoting AI capabilities.

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UAE's Ambitious Genomic Sequencing Project: Mapping the Nation's DNA

2025-08-21
UAE's Ambitious Genomic Sequencing Project: Mapping the Nation's DNA

Abu Dhabi is significantly expanding its national genomic sequencing project by collecting DNA from Emirati newborns, aiming to place the UAE at the forefront of healthcare. The project has already mapped the genomes of 68% of Emirati citizens, and voluntary at-birth sequencing is offered to detect over 800 treatable childhood genetic conditions. Addressing the global underrepresentation of Arab genomes (around 1% mapped), this initiative tackles public health challenges and expands personalized healthcare. M42, the state-backed AI firm running the project, is seeking collaborations with other nations and pharmaceutical companies to leverage its growing dataset.

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(www.semafor.com)
Tech Genomic Sequencing Personalized Healthcare

Polymarket's Jesus Return Market: A Time Value of Money Play?

2025-05-29
Polymarket's Jesus Return Market: A Time Value of Money Play?

A Polymarket prediction market on whether Jesus Christ will return in 2025 has traders wagering over $100,000. The 'yes' option currently sits at 3%, defying simple explanations like religious belief or market error. The author posits a more sophisticated strategy: bettors anticipate that later in the year, with other markets (e.g., US elections, papal succession) heating up, those betting 'no' will need cash for new bets and sell their positions at a premium, yielding profits for 'yes' bettors. This highlights the time value of money in financial markets, a strategy successfully employed in past elections. The market's existence itself reflects the differing expectations of Polymarket cash's future value.

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(ericneyman.wordpress.com)
Misc prediction market time value of money financial strategy

White House Unveils Cyber Trust Mark for IoT Devices

2025-01-08
White House Unveils Cyber Trust Mark for IoT Devices

The White House launched a new labeling program, the "Cyber Trust Mark," to help consumers identify more secure internet of things (IoT) devices. Similar to the Energy Star label, the Cyber Trust Mark signifies that a device meets certain government-vetted cybersecurity standards set by NIST. UL Solutions is the primary administrator, with major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy assisting in consumer education. The government plans to mandate procurement of devices with this mark by 2027, driving the IoT market towards improved security.

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(www.nextgov.com)
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Clojure's Elegant Solution to the Expression Problem

2025-09-11
Clojure's Elegant Solution to the Expression Problem

At Strange Loop, Chris Houser presented two Clojure approaches to solving the expression problem: multimethods and protocols. The presentation delved into the pros and cons of each method, showcasing their implementation in Clojure. Houser, a co-author of "The Joy of Clojure" and a core contributor to the language, powerfully demonstrated Clojure's flexibility and expressiveness.

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(www.infoq.com)
Development Expression Problem Multimethods

Four Verbs: A Simple Daily Rhythm for Sustainable Productivity

2025-08-11
Four Verbs: A Simple Daily Rhythm for Sustainable Productivity

In a world obsessed with hacks, the author proposes a simpler approach: a daily rhythm built around four verbs: learn, reflect, act, prepare. This isn't a productivity system, but a living experiment focusing on consistent learning, thoughtful reflection, mindful action, and proactive planning. The author shares their experience of how this simple framework helps maintain a calm and productive lifestyle.

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(opuslabs.substack.com)
Misc

Interstellar Object A11pl3Z Speeds Toward the Sun

2025-07-03
Interstellar Object A11pl3Z Speeds Toward the Sun

Astronomers have detected A11pl3Z, a potential interstellar object hurtling through our solar system. This could be only the third interstellar visitor ever observed, following Comet 2I/Borisov and 'Oumuamua. Estimated to be up to 20 kilometers across, A11pl3Z is approaching the inner solar system at a breakneck speed. It will make its closest approach to the sun on October 23rd and pose no threat to Earth. Scientists are eager to study this mysterious object using advanced telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope to learn more about its origin and composition.

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(www.livescience.com)
Tech

Steam to Drop Support for 32-bit Windows in 2026

2025-09-19
Steam to Drop Support for 32-bit Windows in 2026

Valve announced that Steam will end support for 32-bit versions of Windows on January 1st, 2026. While only 0.01% of Steam users remain on 32-bit Windows, the move signals the end of an era for PC gaming. Valve cites incompatibility issues with drivers and libraries as the reason for dropping support. They urge users to upgrade to 64-bit Windows to continue receiving security updates and technical assistance.

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(www.tomshardware.com)
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Steam Cracks Down on Adult Games: Payment Processors' New Rules Spark Controversy

2025-07-17
Steam Cracks Down on Adult Games: Payment Processors' New Rules Spark Controversy

Steam recently updated its platform rules, banning games that violate the regulations of payment processors and banks, leading to the removal of numerous games with sexual themes, particularly those with "incest" in their titles. This move stems from payment companies' long-standing opposition to adult content, fearing a lack of sufficient safeguards against illegal content on the platform. While many players support the removal of explicit games, concerns have been raised that this sets a precedent for financial censorship, potentially affecting more games in the future, including those with LGBTQ+ themes.

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(www.engadget.com)
Game payment processors

Type-Safe PubSub and Registry for Gleam Actors

2025-08-23
Type-Safe PubSub and Registry for Gleam Actors

Glyn is a library providing a type-safe PubSub and registry for Gleam actors, with support for distributed clustering. Built on the Erlang syn library, it offers two complementary actor communication systems: PubSub for broadcasting events and a registry for direct command routing. Glyn seamlessly integrates with Gleam's actor model using selector composition patterns. Explicit decoders are required for type safety when sending messages between nodes in a cluster. The code examples demonstrate defining message types, creating decoders, and using PubSub and the registry for actor communication. Multi-channel actor integration is also showcased, enabling more complex communication scenarios.

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(github.com)
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The Secret of Global Package Tracking Numbers: Unveiling the S10 Standard

2025-06-14
The Secret of Global Package Tracking Numbers: Unveiling the S10 Standard

Ever wondered how international package tracking numbers work? This article unveils the S10 standard, a 13-character code developed by the Universal Postal Union (UPU). This standard includes service indicators, serial numbers, check digits, and country codes. It also specifies barcode formats and font requirements. The S10 standard ensures interoperability across global postal systems and provides reliable package tracking.

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(www.akpain.net)
Tech postal code S10 standard international logistics

DNS TXT Records: Exploiting the 64KB Limit

2025-09-20

Contrary to popular belief, DNS TXT records aren't limited to 255 bytes. By leveraging TCP and custom JSON parsing, a developer bypassed this limit, transmitting up to 64KB of data. A custom Go server and Google Public DNS's JSON API were used to transmit a large binary file within a TXT record. This experiment showcases a clever hack and raises security concerns, particularly regarding potential DNS tunneling attacks.

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(dgl.cx)
Tech TXT record

Gamers vs. Nihilists: A Product Hunt Value System Clash

2025-01-30

Analyzing Product Hunt data (2014-2021), this report reveals a stark contrast between users promoting productivity apps and those promoting games. The authors posit this reflects opposing value systems: 'nihilists' who use productivity tools as ends in themselves, creating a cycle of meaningless busywork; and 'gamers' who prioritize fun and actively avoid unproductive activities. This dichotomy manifests in different business models: unprofitable startups focused on superficial productivity versus profitable game studios. The report argues that amidst economic downturns, reevaluating value systems is crucial, highlighting the healthier model of the gaming industry.

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(components.one)
Startup Product Hunt Value Systems Gaming Industry

Apple's App Store in Brazil: Massive Revenue, Regulatory Battles

2025-09-09
Apple's App Store in Brazil: Massive Revenue, Regulatory Battles

A new study reveals that Apple's Brazilian App Store generated R$63.8 billion (approximately $11.7 billion) for Brazilian developers last year, with 90% of that revenue commission-free. Despite this, Apple faces ongoing regulatory pressure in Brazil, navigating an antitrust lawsuit from MercadoLibre and court orders mandating sideloading and alternative payment methods. Apple is working with CADE, Brazil's competition watchdog, to delay enforcement and highlight the App Store's positive impact on Brazilian developers and the economy.

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(9to5mac.com)
Tech

Knight Ride: A Strategic Chess-like Puzzle

2025-04-01

Knight Ride is a strategic puzzle game where you guide a knight to a target square within a limited number of moves. Earn points for speed, avoiding attacks, and capturing opponent pieces. Capturing pieces awards extra moves and points (Pawn: 1, Knight/Bishop: 3, Rook: 5, Queen: 9). Capture streaks yield bonus points. Moving to an attacked square costs a point, and capturing all pieces doubles your score. Run out of moves, and it's game over!

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(knightride.rakhim.org)
Game

The USPS's E-Mail Gamble: The Rise and Fall of E-COM

2025-05-14
The USPS's E-Mail Gamble: The Rise and Fall of E-COM

Facing the threat of email, the US Postal Service launched E-COM in 1982, a service that printed emails and delivered them via mail carriers. Initially successful, E-COM ultimately failed in 1985 due to high costs, cumbersome processes, and lack of flexibility, resulting in over $40 million in losses. However, E-COM inadvertently popularized the term "email" and highlighted the USPS's attempts to adapt to technological change.

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(buttondown.com)
Tech

IoT Security: The Perils and Protections of the Root of Trust

2025-06-02
IoT Security: The Perils and Protections of the Root of Trust

Cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure have surged in recent years, with the security of Internet of Things (IoT) devices a major concern. This article explores two approaches to securing IoT: basic cybersecurity hygiene and defense in depth. Basic hygiene includes strong passwords, regular software updates, update validation, and understanding the software supply chain. Defense in depth emphasizes layered security mechanisms, including protect (layered architecture with integrity checks at each level), detect (using remote attestation technologies like Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs)), and remediate (self-testing and resetting). The article highlights the Root of Trust (RoT) as the cornerstone of secure systems, requiring careful protection. As hardware vendors integrate high-security mechanisms into embedded chips, securing IoT devices is becoming increasingly feasible.

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(spectrum.ieee.org)
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Palestinian Grad Student Arrested: Political Protest Leads to Visa Crisis

2025-03-10
Palestinian Grad Student Arrested: Political Protest Leads to Visa Crisis

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student at Columbia University who played a prominent role in anti-Israel protests, was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Authorities revoked his student visa and green card, citing support for Hamas. The arrest is seen as an escalation of the Trump administration's crackdown on student political activism, sparking debate about free speech and political retaliation. Khalil was a key negotiator in student protests and faced disciplinary action from the university for his social media activity. The arrest is also linked to the Trump administration's threat to cut funding to Columbia University over its handling of antisemitism on campus.

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(apnews.com)
Misc political protest visa crisis

AI Risks and Human Cognitive Biases: A Cross-Disciplinary Study

2025-05-26
AI Risks and Human Cognitive Biases: A Cross-Disciplinary Study

Dr. Uwe Peters and Dr. Benjamin Chin-Yee, with backgrounds in neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and hematology, are collaborating on research into the societal risks of artificial intelligence and the impact of human cognitive biases on science communication. Their work, which began during postdoctoral research at Cambridge University, focuses on exaggerations and overgeneralizations in human and LLM science communication. Their interdisciplinary approach offers fresh insights into understanding AI risks and improving the accuracy of science communication.

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(www.uu.nl)
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