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Connet: A P2P Reverse Proxy for NAT Traversal

2025-01-02

Connet: A P2P Reverse Proxy for NAT Traversal

Connet is a peer-to-peer reverse proxy for NAT traversal, inspired by ngrok, frp, and rathole. It allows you to expose local services to other devices on the internet without needing a public IP address. Unlike its predecessors, Connet clients run on both the service provider (destination) and the service requester (source), ensuring private and efficient communication. Currently in alpha, Connet supports direct and relay server connections, encrypting all communication with TLS.

(github.com)

Development reverse proxy NAT traversal

PCIe 8.0: Doubling Bandwidth for the AI Era

2025-08-14

PCIe 8.0: Doubling Bandwidth for the AI Era

PCI-SIG recently announced the PCIe 8.0 specification, slated for a 2028 release, which will double the throughput of PCIe 7.0. This means a PCIe 8.0 x16 link will boast an incredible 1TB/s of bandwidth. This surge is driven by the rapid advancement of AI and the consequent demand for faster interconnects. Charts illustrate the doubling of PCIe bandwidth every three years, and considering system-level increases in controllers and lanes, the cumulative I/O bandwidth growth is even more substantial.

(www.servethehome.com)

Tech

The PHP Static Typing Debate: Flexibility and Efficiency of Dynamic Languages

2024-12-14

In this article, Tony Marston vehemently criticizes the enforced static type checking changes introduced in PHP 8.1. He argues that this change violates the core design principles of PHP's dynamic typing, clashing with PHP's long-standing flexible approach to data type handling and imposing a significant workload on developers. The article delves into the advantages of PHP's dynamic type system, such as automatic type conversion and flexible data handling, pointing out that the performance benefits of static typing are negligible in modern hardware, while hindering development efficiency. Marston contends that PHP's dynamic type system is better suited for handling HTML frontend and SQL backend data, and that enforcing static type checking is counterproductive, negatively impacting the PHP community.

(www.tonymarston.net)

Development static typing dynamic typing

FluentBird: A Windows 11 Fluent Design Theme for Thunderbird

2025-07-16

FluentBird: A Windows 11 Fluent Design Theme for Thunderbird

FluentBird is a userChrome.css theme for Mozilla Thunderbird, bringing the sleek Windows 11 Fluent Design and Mica transparency to your inbox. Supporting both light and dark modes, it enhances Mica transparency on Windows 11 systems. While a beta release with potential bugs, it largely themes the mail section and fixes several issues. Installation involves manually placing files in Thunderbird's chrome directory. Note: some Thunderbird areas use Shadow DOM, limiting complete theming; the new message window and settings remain untouched.

(github.com)

Development Theme

LibreOffice Downloads Surpass 400 Million: A Desktop Office Suite's Comeback Story

2025-01-30

LibreOffice Downloads Surpass 400 Million: A Desktop Office Suite's Comeback Story

The LibreOffice download histogram tells a compelling story. From 2011 to 2014, despite fierce competition, downloads rapidly reached 30 million. A period of stagnation followed as desktop office suites seemed destined for obsolescence. However, a resurgence occurred as users recognized the enduring value of desktop suites alongside cloud options. In 2019, attacks on the download counter caused a temporary spike, but the growth continued. By 2024, LibreOffice surpassed 35 million downloads, accumulating over 400 million since 2011. This success is a testament to the developers, contributors, and users who have supported the project.

(blog.documentfoundation.org)

Development desktop office suite downloads

Intel Pentium: The FDIV Bug and the Rise of the Pentium Pro

2025-03-24

Intel Pentium: The FDIV Bug and the Rise of the Pentium Pro

By 1994, Intel's Pentium processor, based on the x86 architecture, dominated the PC market with a 75% share. However, a significant flaw, the FDIV bug, surfaced, causing inaccurate results in certain floating-point calculations. This led to a costly recall and replacement program. Despite this setback, the Pentium's success fueled Intel's growth. In 1995, Intel launched the groundbreaking Pentium Pro, featuring the innovative P6 architecture. Outperforming competitors, the Pentium Pro successfully penetrated the workstation and server markets, laying the foundation for Intel's future dominance.

(www.abortretry.fail)

Tech

My Programming Habits Have Changed Thanks to Claude Code: Farewell Python, Hello Type Safety

2025-08-04

My programming habits have drastically changed since using Claude Code. For over 10 years, Python was my go-to language, but now I'm comfortably managing projects in TypeScript, Rust, and Go, even though I'm not fully fluent in them. The safety guarantees of typed, compiled languages make them surprisingly well-suited for 'vibe coding,' a style I previously associated solely with Python. Paradoxically, with larger projects, Claude Code combined with languages like Rust is faster and safer than with Python, purely due to AI-assisted development. For example, refactoring large parts of our TypeScript frontend code, Claude Code's integration with tsc ensures compile-time safety, letting me make substantial changes (3-5k lines) in hours without breaking anything. While LLMs aren't perfect, they offer the speed of Python prototyping without its drawbacks, leading me to predict decreased Python adoption in production deployments.

(solmaz.io)

Development

Raycast is Hiring a Full-Stack Software Engineer to Build the Future of Multi-Platform Productivity

2025-01-13

Raycast is Hiring a Full-Stack Software Engineer to Build the Future of Multi-Platform Productivity

Raycast, the Mac app company focused on building simple and efficient tools, is hiring a Full-Stack Software Engineer. You'll maintain and enhance their web and backend infrastructure, laying the foundation for their next-generation cross-platform product. This is a challenging and rewarding role requiring expertise in TypeScript, familiarity with Ruby on Rails or similar backend frameworks, and experience building high-performance web applications. You'll be involved in the entire process, from ideation to maintenance, working closely with a small, talented team to shape the product roadmap. If you're passionate about user experience, value code quality, and want to make a significant impact at a fast-growing company, this is your ideal opportunity.

(www.raycast.com)

Development

Hinge's $550M Secret: Selling Hope, Not Matches

2025-03-23

Hinge's $550M Secret: Selling Hope, Not Matches

Dating app Hinge's success isn't about better matches; it's about masterful branding. Its tagline, "Designed to be deleted," positions it as the app that helps users find love and move on. This contrasts sharply with competitors focused on short-term engagement. In 2024, Hinge raked in $550 million in revenue with 1.5 million paying subscribers. Its story proves emotional marketing, building brand loyalty by selling hope, trumps purely functional features in driving business success.

(www.dikshaupadhyay.com)

Startup emotional marketing

f8: An 8-bit Architecture Optimized for C and Memory Efficiency

2025-02-20

8-bit processors still exist in modern devices, but their architectures are often poorly suited for high-level languages like C. The f8 architecture, born from experience maintaining the Small Device C Compiler (SDCC) and its support for numerous 8-bit architectures, aims to be a highly efficient 8-bit solution. It's designed for situations where the power of RISC-V is unnecessary and every byte of code and data memory must be utilized optimally.

(fosdem.org)

Development 8-bit architecture

The Underrated Soft Skill: Charisma for Engineers

2025-03-18

The Underrated Soft Skill: Charisma for Engineers

Engineers often prioritize technical skills, neglecting crucial soft skills. This article argues that charisma, a frequently overlooked skill, is paramount for success. The author, through years of mentoring, emphasizes that charisma isn't innate but a learnable set of behaviors: building meaningful connections, cultivating empathy, and radiating warmth. The author encourages engineers to focus on human development, enhancing their charisma to become more impactful team members and professionals, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling career and life.

(utopianengineeringsociety.substack.com)

Development soft skills engineers charisma

W54: The Pocket-Sized Nuke of the Cold War

2024-12-18

W54: The Pocket-Sized Nuke of the Cold War

The W54, also known as the Mark 54 or B54, was the smallest nuclear weapon ever deployed by the United States. Its remarkably compact design, boasting a yield ranging from 10 to 1,000 tons of TNT, made it suitable for various applications, including the AIM-26 Falcon air-to-air missile, the Davy Crockett recoilless rifle, and the Special Atomic Demolition Munition (SADM) system. Developed in the late 1950s, the W54's creation presented significant engineering challenges, particularly concerning its environmental sensing device. A later variant, the W72, was integrated into the AGM-62 Walleye guided bomb and remained in service until 1979.

(en.wikipedia.org)

Tech nuclear weapon cold war

Life on a Submarine: From NUB to Submariner

2025-08-11

Life on a Submarine: From NUB to Submariner

This article details the life of sailors aboard a US Navy submarine, focusing on the experiences of new recruits. New crew members, dubbed "Non-Useful Bodies" (NUBs), undergo a rigorous four-phase training program to become qualified submariners. This training covers all submarine systems and emergency procedures. Upon completion, they earn their "dolphins" and are categorized into "Nukes" (nuclear powerplant crew) and "Coners" (the rest of the crew), each with unique roles and personalities. The author vividly portrays the diverse characters and responsibilities of various crew positions, highlighting the challenging yet cohesive nature of submarine life.

(www.twz.com)

Misc Submarine

Apple's Full-Screen F1 Ad: A Double Standard?

2025-07-08

Apple's Full-Screen F1 Ad: A Double Standard?

A full-screen ad for the F1 movie in Apple's TV app, linking directly to a website for ticket purchases, has sparked controversy. Apple's strict in-app purchase (IAP) rules, enforced on other developers, appear to be inconsistently applied here. The article argues that purchasing movie tickets isn't 'digital content' and thus exempt from IAP, a distinction likely confusing to most users. This discrepancy raises questions about user experience and the transparency of Apple's policies. This is a Tech news story.

(daringfireball.net)

Tech

OmniAI OCR Benchmark: LLMs vs. Traditional OCR

2025-02-23

OmniAI OCR Benchmark: LLMs vs. Traditional OCR

OmniAI released an open-source OCR benchmark comparing the accuracy, cost, and latency of traditional OCR providers and Vision Language Models (VLMs). Testing on 1,000 real-world documents, the results show VLMs like Gemini 2.0 outperforming most traditional OCR providers on documents with charts, handwriting, and complex input fields, but traditional models excelled on high-density text. However, VLMs are more expensive and slower. This ongoing benchmark will be updated regularly with new datasets to ensure fairness and representativeness.

(getomni.ai)

AI

WebKit's Declarative Web Push: More Efficient, More Private

2025-04-03

WebKit's Declarative Web Push: More Efficient, More Private

WebKit introduces Declarative Web Push to address power consumption and privacy concerns with traditional Web Push. Traditional Web Push relies on Service Workers, making it vulnerable to Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) and prone to subscription revocation due to processing failures. Declarative Web Push allows for sending and displaying notifications without a Service Worker, embedding notification content directly in the push message. This enhances efficiency and privacy while maintaining backward compatibility with existing Web Push.

(webkit.org)

Development

Arma 3 Update 2.20: A Decade of Refinement, Smoother Gameplay via Multithreading Overhaul

2025-06-20

Arma 3 Update 2.20: A Decade of Refinement, Smoother Gameplay via Multithreading Overhaul

Twelve years after its initial release, Arma 3 continues to receive updates! Update 2.20 features a complete overhaul of its multithreading code, focusing on fixing lag spikes and raising minimum FPS for a smoother gaming experience. While maximum FPS gains might be negligible or even slightly lower in some cases (above 100 FPS), the gameplay feels significantly smoother. This isn't simply adding multithreading; it leverages the new task system from the Enfusion engine used in Arma Reforger and Arma 4. This allows for more granular task allocation and parallel processing, resulting in noticeable improvements in AI calculations and explosion effects. However, due to scripting limitations and engine constraints, not everything could be multithreaded, and performance impact varies depending on system configuration and mods. Further optimizations are planned, but with limited resources, the team must balance optimization efforts with the development of new features.

(dev.arma3.com)

Game

Mozilla's Free AI Text Detector: Fakespot Deepfake Detector

2025-02-02

Mozilla's Free AI Text Detector: Fakespot Deepfake Detector

Mozilla's Fakespot has released a free Firefox add-on, Deepfake Detector, designed to identify AI-generated text online. This tool analyzes text snippets (32 words or more) for patterns indicative of AI authorship. Unlike many AI detectors, it requires no signup or app download; simply highlight text for instant analysis. While not foolproof, it offers a useful way to distinguish between human-written and AI-generated content, particularly for those seeking authentic human perspectives.

(www.omgubuntu.co.uk)

Tech AI detection

The Rise of Solar PV: A Cheap Energy Future?

2025-03-20

The Rise of Solar PV: A Cheap Energy Future?

This article explores the rapid growth of solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation and its future potential. While currently accounting for only around 4% of total US electricity generation, the cost of solar PV has fallen nearly ten thousandfold in the last 70 years and is projected to fall further. However, the intermittency of solar power is a major challenge, as it cannot generate electricity on demand. The article uses simulations to explore strategies for addressing intermittency by increasing solar panel capacity and energy storage systems. It concludes that as solar and storage costs continue to decline, "overbuilding" to meet a larger fraction of electricity demand will become economically feasible. Ultimately, solar's low and declining costs make it a competitive energy option, but its intermittency remains a challenge to overcome.

(www.construction-physics.com)

Tech PV

Rivet: Run and Scale Realtime Applications with Actors

2024-12-21

Rivet: Run and Scale Realtime Applications with Actors

Rivet is a platform for building and scaling real-time applications using the Actor model. It features built-in RPC, state, and events, simplifying modern application development. Rivet boasts automatic scaling, edge network deployment, and includes built-in monitoring and data localization capabilities. Powered by Rust, FoundationDB, V8 isolates, and the Deno runtime, it ensures performance and efficiency. Rivet is suitable for collaborative applications, local-first apps, AI agents, game servers, and more.

(github.com)

Development Actor Model Real-time Applications Cloud Platform

Bluesky's Controversial AI Data Scraping Proposal

2025-03-17

Bluesky's Controversial AI Data Scraping Proposal

Bluesky, a social network, proposed a new system allowing users to opt in or out of having their data used for generative AI training and public archiving. This sparked controversy, with some users accusing Bluesky of breaking its promise not to sell user data to advertisers or use user posts for AI training. CEO Jay Graber responded that generative AI companies already scrape public data, including from Bluesky, and that the platform is trying to create a new standard similar to robots.txt, but without legal enforceability. Users can choose to allow or disallow their data for generative AI, protocol bridging, bulk datasets, and web archiving. While some consider it a good proposal, others worry that scrapers might disregard user preferences.

(techcrunch.com)

Tech user privacy

Visualizing PyPI's Dependency Graph: Unveiling Hidden Package Clusters

2025-03-04

By visualizing the dependency graph of over half a million open-source Python packages on PyPI, the author constructs a massive network graph. After data cleaning and using Gephi software, the author successfully reveals the dependency relationships between packages and discovers interesting phenomena: some packages form tight clusters, such as the scientific computing package cluster around NumPy; others are anomalous clusters containing suspicious packages, hinting at the potential of visualization methods for detecting malicious packages. Furthermore, packages from large enterprises like Triton and Odoo also cluster together due to their internal dependencies. This research provides a new perspective on exploring the PyPI ecosystem and demonstrates the power of data visualization in package analysis.

(fi-le.net)

Development

Ransomware Gang Exploits AWS Native Encryption

2025-01-14

Ransomware Gang Exploits AWS Native Encryption

A new ransomware group, dubbed 'Codefinger,' is targeting AWS S3 buckets and leveraging the cloud giant's own server-side encryption with customer-provided keys (SSE-C) to encrypt victims' data. They use leaked AWS keys to encrypt files with AES-256 and set a 7-day self-destruct timer. This unique approach exploits AWS's own security features, making data recovery difficult without the attacker's key. Security experts recommend restricting SSE-C usage, regularly auditing AWS keys, and implementing the principle of least privilege to mitigate risk.

(www.theregister.com)

Tech ransomware AWS security cloud security

Iran's Internet Shutdowns: A Technical Deep Dive

2025-07-14

Iran's government employs the National Information Network (NIN) and the Iranian Great Firewall (IRGFW) for extensive internet control, enacting widespread shutdowns during protests. However, vulnerabilities exist due to dynamic IPv4 allocation and IRGFW's delayed updates. Tools like Pingtunnel exploit this by using the ICMP protocol. Starlink provides another bypass, with users sharing connections via NAT and WireGuard. When the NIN isolates the country, self-hosted encrypted communication services, such as Matrix-based systems, become crucial for internal communication.

(zola.ink)

Tech iran internet shutdowns

Creating and Installing a Self-Signed TLS Certificate and CA

2025-02-17

Creating and Installing a Self-Signed TLS Certificate and CA

This article demonstrates how to create a self-signed TLS certificate and Certificate Authority (CA) on a Linux system and install it to address the issue of browsers not trusting self-signed certificates. It details the steps for generating private keys, certificate signing requests, signing certificates, and installing the CA certificate on Ubuntu and Arch Linux systems. Instructions for importing the CA certificate into Firefox and Chromium browsers are also included. By creating your own CA and adding it to the trusted CA list, man-in-the-middle attacks can be effectively avoided, ensuring the security of your private network.

(previnder.com)

Development TLS certificate self-signed certificate CA certificate

Nintendo Switch 2 Banned for Playing Used Games?

2025-07-13

Nintendo Switch 2 Banned for Playing Used Games?

A Nintendo Switch 2 user had their new console banned by Nintendo after playing used Switch 1 games. The user purchased four used games from Facebook Marketplace, updated them, and the next day their console was blocked from Nintendo's online services. Luckily, they were able to resolve the issue by providing proof of purchase. This highlights the risks of buying used games, as unscrupulous sellers could copy games, leading to false piracy accusations. While Nintendo is known for its strict IP protection, this shows a willingness to rectify mistaken bans.

(www.tomshardware.com)

Game Used Games

Experiences vs. Stability: A New Dilemma for Gen Z Women

2025-03-19

Experiences vs. Stability: A New Dilemma for Gen Z Women

This essay explores the conflicting feelings of contemporary young women regarding the choice between "experiences" and a stable life. From "Girls" to "Beautiful World, Where Are You," the article analyzes two contrasting female images: the former pursues extreme experiences, while the latter yearns for stable love and family. The author argues that in the post-pandemic era, under the impact of social media, the value of pursuing "experiences" is gradually fading, and more and more women are beginning to reflect on the cost of independent life and re-examine the meaning of marriage and family.

(www.metropolitanreview.org)

Misc feminine perspective

Beyond NISQ: The Dawn of the Megaquop Machine

2024-12-18

Beyond NISQ: The Dawn of the Megaquop Machine

Caltech's John Preskill delivered a keynote address at the Q2B 2024 conference, discussing the potential transition from the NISQ (Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum) era to the Megaquop (million quantum operations) era. Megaquop machines are envisioned to execute millions of quantum operations, albeit with a still-high error rate. Through error mitigation techniques and potentially higher-quality physical qubits, they could achieve tasks beyond the reach of classical computers and NISQ machines. Significant progress from teams at Google, AWS, and others in quantum error correction and hardware improvements lays the groundwork for Megaquop machines. However, Preskill highlighted challenges including decoding speed for quantum error correction, mitigating cosmic ray interference, and identifying commercially viable applications. Future applications of Megaquop machines might include simulations of complex quantum systems and materials science research.

(quantumfrontiers.com)

AI Quantum Computing Quantum Error Correction

From Embedded Software to PCB Inventory Management: A Highly Efficient System

2025-07-31

An embedded software engineer, while designing printed circuit boards (PCBs), encountered the challenge of managing numerous electronic components. He cleverly applied his software development experience to hardware management, using the Gridfinity modular storage system and a self-written software to achieve efficient component inventory management. The software not only quickly locates components based on the BOM (Bill of Materials) but also allows for batch inventory management, greatly improving efficiency. Future plans include adding bulk purchasing functionality and smarter search capabilities.

(www.vincentuden.xyz)

Development

Gemini 2.5 Pro: An AI That Knows Its Limits

2025-03-26

Gemini 2.5 Pro: An AI That Knows Its Limits

The author attempted to get Gemini 2.5 Pro to recreate the famous 90s synthesizer, ReBirth RB-338. Surprisingly, instead of attempting the impossible, Gemini 2.5 Pro assessed the task's difficulty and explained its infeasibility, demonstrating powerful reasoning capabilities. The author negotiated a simpler, yet functional synthesizer. This showcases AI's progress towards understanding its limitations and making rational judgments.

(everything.intellectronica.net)

AI

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