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Framework Laptop 12 Ships, 13 (Ryzen 300) In Stock, and Events Announced!

2025-06-25

Framework Laptop 12 Ships, 13 (Ryzen 300) In Stock, and Events Announced!

Framework announces shipments of the highly-repairable Framework Laptop 12 have begun, alongside immediate availability of the Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen 300 Series). Several upcoming events are highlighted, including the Open Source Summit North America and ISTELive, where attendees can experience the full product lineup. Early access to the Laptop 12 is available through a donation program with Hack Club.

(frame.work)

Hardware Repairable

Trump's Return and the Looming Threat to European Digital Sovereignty

2025-04-08

Trump's Return and the Looming Threat to European Digital Sovereignty

Trump's return to power raises significant concerns about global data security. The CLOUD Act allows US authorities to access data held by American companies even when stored in Europe, exposing European data to US legal scrutiny and political pressure. The article urges Europe to invest in open-source solutions, build independent cloud infrastructure, and enforce open standards to break free from reliance on US tech giants, safeguard digital sovereignty, and prevent data from becoming a geopolitical pawn.

(xwiki.com)

Tech

MLB to Implement Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System in 2026

2025-09-24

MLB to Implement Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System in 2026

Major League Baseball (MLB) will introduce an automated ball-strike challenge system in the 2026 season. Following years of testing in the minor leagues, the system will allow each team two challenges per game. Hitters, pitchers, and catchers can initiate challenges by tapping their head. Successful challenges, shown on stadium videoboards, allow teams to retain their challenge. The technology is similar to tennis' line-calling system, using 12 cameras to track the ball. While not unanimously supported, the system passed with the backing of MLB owners who hold a majority on the committee. The aim is to reduce disputes and ejections related to ball-strike calls while maintaining the umpire's role.

(www.espn.com)

Game robot umpire

From Single-Core to Multi-Core: The Evolution of macOS Parallel Processing

2025-09-20

From Single-Core to Multi-Core: The Evolution of macOS Parallel Processing

The original 128K Mac from 1984 boasted a single 8MHz Motorola 68000 processor, capable of running only one app at a time. Today's Macs, however, comfortably handle multiple substantial apps concurrently, alongside Time Machine backups and other background processes. This article chronicles that evolution, from single-tasking origins to the introduction of Switcher and MultiFinder, the leap to preemptive multitasking and multithreading in Mac OS X, and the performance optimizations brought by Grand Central Dispatch (GCD). The journey culminates in efficient management of up to 32 CPU cores, showcasing Apple's relentless pursuit of performance enhancements in macOS.

(eclecticlight.co)

Development multi-core processor

Imaging Mounted Disks Under Duress: A blktrace-Based Solution

2025-01-15

Imaging Mounted Disks Under Duress: A blktrace-Based Solution

This post details a clever method for backing up system disks when point-in-time snapshots aren't available. The author faced the challenge of needing to back up a system nearing failure that lacked snapshot capabilities, while rebooting or reconfiguring storage was undesirable. The solution leverages Linux's blktrace API to track block device activity in real-time, allowing for complete disk imaging even while data is being written. The author shares their Go-based tool, hot-clone, which tracks modified blocks, ensuring no data loss during imaging. This provides a reliable solution for backing up critical systems in emergency situations.

(blog.benjojo.co.uk)

Development system backup disk imaging

Efficient Right-Truncatable Prime Counter in C

2025-05-27

Efficient Right-Truncatable Prime Counter in C

This C program efficiently calculates the number of right-truncatable primes for a given number of digits. It utilizes a custom hash table for fast primality checks and the primesieve library for optimized prime generation. A right-truncatable prime remains prime after successively removing its rightmost digit. The program handles input from 1 to 19 digits, reporting the count of right-truncatable primes for each digit length and the total execution time. For example, for 8-digit numbers, it finds 5 such primes and a total of 83 up to 8 digits.

(github.com)

Development

Silent Rebellion: The Century-Long Journey of a Lost and Found Native American Film

2025-02-08

Silent Rebellion: The Century-Long Journey of a Lost and Found Native American Film

The Daughter of Dawn (1920) is an early film starring an all-Native American cast, notable for its authentic portrayal of Native American culture. Its production faced government interference for depicting traditional ceremonies that violated federal law. The film's journey is one of near-loss and eventual rediscovery, restoration, and inclusion in the US National Film Registry. It stands as a testament to cultural resistance and preservation, a precious artifact of American cinema history.

(www.afi.com)

Misc Native American Culture Cultural Preservation

Retro Gaming UI Showcase: A Blast from the 80s Past

2025-04-27

This article showcases a vast collection of user interface screenshots from classic 80s home computers and consoles, including the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad CPC. The screenshots depict UIs for various games and programs, spanning programming languages like BASIC, FORTH, and ASM. Classic games such as Boulderdash and Bomb Jack are represented, showcasing the simple yet charming UI designs of the era.

(floooh.github.io)

Game 80s home computers

Infinity Nikki's 1.5 Update Sparks Player Backlash: Aggressive Monetization, Broken Gameplay

2025-05-12

Infinity Nikki's 1.5 Update Sparks Player Backlash: Aggressive Monetization, Broken Gameplay

Infinity Nikki's 1.5 update has sparked significant player backlash. While introducing multiplayer and customization options, the update also brought numerous bugs, instability, and baffling changes to the story and monetization. Players launched a "girlcott," refusing to play and spend money, flooding Steam with negative reviews. Infold Games' response failed to appease players, who cite increased costs for complete outfits, a new paid currency pushing heavier monetization, and a major story alteration as reasons for their anger. The incident highlights Infold Games' broken trust with its player base and missteps in its in-app purchase design.

(aftermath.site)

Game player boycott gacha

1895 California Cycling Road Map Unearthed

2025-01-11

1895 California Cycling Road Map Unearthed

The Library of Congress holds a fascinating 1895 map of California roads for cyclists, created by George W. Blum and the California Photo-Engraving Co. This historical artifact offers a unique glimpse into California's road network and cycling culture at the turn of the 20th century, providing valuable data for researchers studying transportation and history.

(www.loc.gov)

Misc historical map cycling

Fortran vs. Python: An Unexpected Finding in Teaching Scientific Computing to Engineering Students

2025-09-24

Fortran vs. Python: An Unexpected Finding in Teaching Scientific Computing to Engineering Students

A professor who has taught an introductory scientific computing class for over 10 years using Python, questions whether Python is the optimal choice for beginners, especially in numerical linear algebra. He argues that a strongly-typed language like Fortran might offer a better learning experience. Python's flexibility, while convenient, leads to common student errors: confusion with the numpy library, indentation errors, and off-by-one errors stemming from 0-based indexing. In contrast, Fortran's strong typing and explicit loop structures help students better understand algorithms and reduce errors. The article uses the Jacobi method and QR decomposition as examples, comparing Python and Fortran implementations and arguing for Fortran's potential advantages in teaching, despite Python's broader ecosystem and versatility.

(loiseaujc.github.io)

Development scientific computing

50-Year-Old Conjecture on Space vs. Time in Computation Cracked

2025-06-07

50-Year-Old Conjecture on Space vs. Time in Computation Cracked

A central question in complexity theory is the relationship between P and PSPACE, classes encompassing problems solvable in reasonable time and space, respectively. Intuitively, space is a more powerful resource than time because it's reusable. For 50 years, researchers aimed to prove PSPACE is larger than P, meaning some problems are impossible to solve quickly but solvable with limited space. Hopcroft, Paul, and Valiant made a breakthrough in 1975, showing space is slightly more powerful than time. However, this progress was limited by the 'simulation' approach. Ryan Williams finally broke the deadlock with a novel approach, solving the long-standing problem.

(www.quantamagazine.org)

Development

Oracle's JavaScript Trademark Dispute: A Protracted Legal Battle

2025-02-06

Oracle's JavaScript Trademark Dispute: A Protracted Legal Battle

A community effort led by Deno Land CEO Ryan Dahl is challenging Oracle's ownership of the "JavaScript" trademark, sparking controversy. Oracle is accused of submitting false materials in its trademark renewal application and attempting to delay legal proceedings. The core of the dispute lies in whether JavaScript has become a generic term and whether Oracle has abandoned the trademark. Oracle counters that it has legitimate grounds and submits additional evidence. This legal battle reflects the strict protection of trademarks by tech giants and the efforts of the open-source community to secure fair use.

(www.theregister.com)

Development trademark dispute

Europe's First Reusable Rocket Demonstrator, Themis, Ready for Launch

2025-09-23

Europe's First Reusable Rocket Demonstrator, Themis, Ready for Launch

The first model of the European Space Agency's (ESA) reusable rocket demonstrator, Themis, is standing tall on its launchpad in Kiruna, Sweden. This 30-meter-tall rocket, featuring the Prometheus engine—nearly as powerful as the Ariane 6's main engine— boasts in-flight restart and thrust throttling capabilities for a safe landing. Themis aims to demonstrate vertical takeoff and landing with cryogenic propulsion, with its maiden flight supported by the Horizon Europe project Salto. This marks a significant step forward for Europe in reusable rocket technology.

(phys.org)

Tech reusable rocket Prometheus engine

Heavy Social Media Use Linked to Higher Irritability

2025-01-23

Heavy Social Media Use Linked to Higher Irritability

A study published in JAMA Network Open found a correlation between frequent social media use and higher levels of irritability among US adults. The research, involving 42,597 participants, revealed that even after accounting for anxiety and depression, frequent use, especially among active posters, was associated with increased irritability scores. A dose-response relationship was observed, with TikTok users exhibiting the largest increase in irritability when posting multiple times daily. Political engagement also correlated with higher irritability levels. The findings suggest a potential feedback loop between social media use and irritability.

(medicalxpress.com)

Tech irritability

Effective Node.js Monitoring: Metrics, Alerts, and Best Practices

2025-05-19

Effective Node.js Monitoring: Metrics, Alerts, and Best Practices

This guide dives deep into effective Node.js application monitoring. It covers monitoring runtime metrics (memory, CPU), application metrics (request rates, response times), and business metrics (user actions, conversion rates). The importance of monitoring is stressed, detailing how to collect these metrics and set up meaningful alerts. Common monitoring pitfalls like misinterpreting memory sawtooth patterns and ignoring percentiles are addressed. The guide also shows how to connect metrics to business value and utilize them beyond production, such as in benchmarking, load testing, and A/B testing.

(last9.io)

Development

Microsoft's Recall Feature and Five Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Spark Privacy Concerns

2025-05-27

Microsoft's Recall Feature and Five Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Spark Privacy Concerns

Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday update revealed five zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows, raising concerns about system security. Furthermore, Microsoft's Recall feature, which captures and stores screen content every few seconds, has drawn heavy criticism for its inherent privacy risks. Even if users disable the feature, the possibility of government-mandated activation adds to the anxieties, given the near-ubiquitous nature of Microsoft IDs.

(www.computerworld.com)

Tech Windows vulnerabilities

Jupiter: From Galileo's Telescope to Modern Probes

2025-06-03

Jupiter: From Galileo's Telescope to Modern Probes

Since Galileo's discovery of Jupiter's four largest moons in 1610, humanity's exploration of this gas giant has never ceased. Ancient civilizations observed Jupiter, but it wasn't until the Copernican and Keplerian revolutions and the subsequent scientific revolution that a more accurate understanding of the solar system emerged. Science fiction, starting in the 18th century, depicted Jupiter, evolving from early fantasies of an Earth-like environment to more scientifically accurate portrayals informed by data from probes like Pioneer 10/11, Voyager 1/2, Galileo, and Juno. Missions like JUICE and future endeavors continue to unravel Jupiter's mysteries and its moons, inspiring future science fiction stories.

(clarkesworldmagazine.com)

Tech

Chonkify: An Ultra-Lightweight Chunking Library

2025-06-03

Chonkify: An Ultra-Lightweight Chunking Library

Chonkify is an ultra-lightweight JavaScript library for splitting various iterables (arrays, strings, sets, maps, async iterables, etc.) into chunks of a specified size. It supports Unicode emojis and complex symbols, boasts a tiny footprint (core is just 870 bytes), has zero dependencies, is ESM-first and TypeScript-ready, and works in both browser and Node.js environments. Whether processing massive datasets or simple array splitting, chonkify handles it efficiently.

(github.com)

Development chunking

Trump's AI Czar Calls Universal Basic Income a 'Fantasy'

2025-06-06

Trump's AI Czar Calls Universal Basic Income a 'Fantasy'

David Sacks, Trump's AI advisor and co-founder of Craft Ventures, has dismissed universal basic income (UBI) as a fantasy, arguing against government welfare in the age of AI. He claims the left envisions a post-economic order where people stop working and receive government benefits, a scenario he believes is unrealistic. However, numerous cities and states are experimenting with guaranteed basic income, a more limited version of UBI. A major UBI study funded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman found it encouraged recipients to work harder. Conversely, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis advocates for a 'universal high income' to address AI's significant impact on jobs. The differing opinions highlight a major debate about the future of AI, employment, and social welfare.

(www.businessinsider.com)

Tech

Simplified Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server Setup: A Containerized Approach

2025-04-20

Simplified Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server Setup: A Containerized Approach

To simplify the often tedious setup of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, this project provides containerized versions. Built and managed using Nixpacks, new images are automatically built on changes to the source repositories, ensuring up-to-date containers. Currently supporting a wide range of MCP servers with functionalities including search, summarization, code execution, and database interaction, with more to come. Users can simply pull the Docker image to get started.

(github.com)

Development containerized

Alibaba's ZeroSearch: Training AI Search Without Search Engines

2025-05-09

Alibaba's ZeroSearch: Training AI Search Without Search Engines

Alibaba researchers have developed ZeroSearch, a groundbreaking technique revolutionizing AI search training. By simulating search results, ZeroSearch eliminates the need for costly commercial search engine APIs, enabling large language models (LLMs) to develop advanced search capabilities. This drastically reduces training costs (up to 88%) and provides greater control over training data, leveling the playing field for smaller AI companies. ZeroSearch outperformed models trained with real search engines across seven question-answering datasets. This breakthrough hints at a future where AI increasingly relies on self-simulation, reducing dependence on external services.

(venturebeat.com)

AI Cost Reduction

Google's Android Desktop Mode: A DeX Challenger?

2025-05-13

Google's Android Desktop Mode: A DeX Challenger?

Google is developing a new desktop interface for Android phones called "Desktop View," featuring a persistent taskbar and resizable, freeform windows. This represents a significant step towards offering a PC-like multitasking experience, potentially challenging Samsung DeX's dominance. While still under development, 'Desktop View' already boasts impressive features like a persistent taskbar, resizable windows, and drag-and-drop functionality, hinting at a powerful desktop experience for Android users beyond Samsung devices.

(tech.yahoo.com)

Development Multitasking

The Future of Wi-Fi: Faster, Secure, Smarter Networks

2025-01-11

The Future of Wi-Fi: Faster, Secure, Smarter Networks

The future of Wi-Fi is an exciting landscape shaped by the rise of IoT, the adoption of Wi-Fi 6E/7 and WPA3, and the ever-increasing number of devices connecting to wireless networks. This article explores the evolution of Wi-Fi technology, highlighting how Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 deliver faster speeds, improved reliability, and enhanced security, while WPA3 strengthens security measures. A key focus is Opportunistic Wireless Encryption (OWE), providing secure encrypted connections for guest networks without passwords. With growing connectivity demands and the prevalence of BYOD devices, businesses need to adopt more secure and manageable Wi-Fi architectures to meet future challenges.

(www.cloudi-fi.com)

Tech

Blue Origin's NS-32 Mission: Six Passengers Experience Space

2025-06-01

Blue Origin's NS-32 Mission: Six Passengers Experience Space

On May 31, Blue Origin successfully launched its New Shepard rocket on the NS-32 mission, sending six passengers, including New Zealand's first space tourist, Mark Rocket, into space. The flight lasted approximately three minutes, during which passengers experienced weightlessness and breathtaking views of Earth. The diverse crew included a lawyer, entrepreneurs, educators, and an aerospace executive, all hailing from various countries and united by their passion for space. This flight marked Blue Origin's 12th human spaceflight and showcases the company's continued growth in the space tourism sector.

(www.space.com)

Tech Human Spaceflight

Your Phone Might Be Tracked: Unmasking IMSI Catchers

2025-04-27

Your Phone Might Be Tracked: Unmasking IMSI Catchers

Have you ever wondered if your phone's information is being stolen while you're on a moving train using Zoom? This article reveals a long-standing security vulnerability: IMSI catchers. They exploit flaws in GSM, UMTS, and LTE protocols to obtain users' International Mobile Subscriber Identities (IMSIs), enabling tracking and identification. While 5G's NR protocol offers improvements, vulnerabilities persist. The article details the principles and workings of active and passive IMSI catchers, explores security advancements and potential risks in 5G networks, and suggests methods to mitigate risks.

(zetier.com)

Tech 5G security

The Hunt for the Legendary Hacktoberfest Tees

2025-07-05

The Hunt for the Legendary Hacktoberfest Tees

A developer's quest to recreate their beloved, worn-out Hacktoberfest t-shirts leads them on a frustrating search for high-resolution design assets. After years of wearing the free shirts given for participation, they're now trying to reproduce them but struggle to find suitable images online. Low-resolution images, AI upscaling failures, and missing years of designs are all part of the journey. The author pleads for help from the community to locate the missing high-resolution logos.

(shkspr.mobi)

Misc T-shirt Design

Reverse Engineering VanMoof's E-Shifter: Decoding the Mystery

2025-01-19

Reverse Engineering VanMoof's E-Shifter: Decoding the Mystery

A hacker successfully reverse-engineered the communication protocol of VanMoof's e-bike shifter. Using a logic analyzer and PulseView, they determined a 9600bps data rate and identified the use of Modbus RTU. Analysis of request and response packets revealed the bike sends register read commands, with the shifter returning data. While the exact register meanings remain unclear, this work provides a crucial foundation for building a replacement module to address the shifter's notorious unreliability, a major factor in VanMoof's bankruptcy.

(mikecoats.com)

Hardware e-shifter

Chatbots as Internet Gatekeepers: A Recipe for Disaster

2025-05-29

Putting an untrusted AI chatbot between you and the internet is a disaster waiting to happen. The author uses the Browser Company's Dia browser as an example, highlighting the risks: AI could recommend affiliated products, paid promotions, or even be manipulated with customized content. This mirrors how companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft prioritize their own products, behavior that, while not illegal, creates information bias and manipulation. Even more concerning is the potential for ideological manipulation, which AI will make more efficient and harder to detect. Relying on a chatbot is like relying on a butler for all your news and communication; convenient initially, but ultimately leading to manipulation or worse.

(macwright.com)

AI chatbots

Archaeological Dig: Running Opera Mini in 2025

2025-05-29

Archaeological Dig: Running Opera Mini in 2025

Opera Mini, the wildly popular mobile browser from 2005, leveraged cloud rendering to conquer low-end phones. Now largely obsolete, its Java ME version still functions. This article details running Opera Mini on modern computers and experiencing its unique rendering and nostalgic interface. While struggling with modern websites, it retains features absent in modern browsers like RSS integration. It's a fascinating glimpse into mobile internet history and the twilight years of a once-giant.

(www.spacebar.news)

Tech Retro Browser

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