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Dodge's Pop-Up Ads: A PR Disaster?

2025-03-13
Dodge's Pop-Up Ads: A PR Disaster?

Dodge owners are facing a new nightmare: intrusive pop-up ads for extended warranties appearing on their infotainment screens every time the car stops at a light. This move by Stellantis has sparked outrage, especially given Dodge's 29% sales drop in 2024. It highlights Stellantis' apparent disregard for customer preferences, making their boast of a 'greatest automotive comeback in 2025' ring hollow. The ads, often blocking navigation and music controls, are widely criticized as cheap and scam-like. This PR disaster underscores the risks of in-car advertising.

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(fuelarc.com)
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Kingston Coal Ash Spill: A Christmas Eve Disaster

2025-03-14
Kingston Coal Ash Spill: A Christmas Eve Disaster

On December 22, 2008, a catastrophic event unfolded at the Kingston Fossil Plant in Tennessee. A massive coal ash impoundment, 60 feet high and covering 84 acres, failed, releasing millions of tons of coal ash into the surrounding rivers. This gripping account follows construction worker Ansol Clark as he witnesses the unfolding disaster, having previously voiced concerns about the dam's integrity. The incident highlights the significant environmental risks associated with coal-fired power generation.

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(oxfordamerican.org)
Tech industrial accident coal ash spill

Ammonia-Fueled Ship Viking Energy Delayed Until 2026

2025-03-12
Ammonia-Fueled Ship Viking Energy Delayed Until 2026

The world's first full-time ammonia-fueled ship, Viking Energy, originally slated for launch in 2024, has been delayed until 2026 due to the complexities of building the necessary ammonia infrastructure. Ammonia's toxicity, explosiveness, and corrosive nature require specialized piping, storage, and transport. Furthermore, ammonia combustion produces nitrogen oxides, necessitating emission control technologies. Despite challenges, experts believe ammonia will eventually become a mainstream marine fuel. They suggest seaports become energy hubs producing, storing, and trading alternative fuels to solve the chicken-and-egg problem of fuel supply and ship construction.

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(spectrum.ieee.org)
Tech Ammonia fuel Shipping Decarbonization

A Year of Daily Coding: Lessons Learned

2025-03-12
A Year of Daily Coding: Lessons Learned

This post recounts a year-long commitment to daily coding and publishing to Github, resulting in approximately 100,000 lines of code. The author details the challenges and triumphs, highlighting key takeaways: software development is hard but perseverance pays off; iteration is crucial; confidence builds over time; rest is essential; asking for help is a valuable skill; challenging yourself leads to growth; and failure is part of the process. Looking ahead, the author plans to continue the daily practice, improve their project Vewrite, and explore new ideas.

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(www.ramijames.com)
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TypeScript Gets a Go Rewrite: 8x Faster!

2025-03-15
TypeScript Gets a Go Rewrite: 8x Faster!

Microsoft is developing a native TypeScript implementation using Google's Go language. This promises dramatic improvements in editor startup speed, build times, and memory usage, making it easier to scale TypeScript to large codebases. The plan involves porting the TypeScript compiler, tools, and codebase from JavaScript to Go. Microsoft aims for a mid-2025 preview of Go-based tsc command-line type checking and a feature-complete Go implementation by year's end. Visual Studio Code users will experience significantly faster editor performance, including an 8x improvement in project load times and instant comprehensive error listings.

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(www.infoworld.com)
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Model Context Protocol (MCP): Hype or the Future?

2025-03-12
Model Context Protocol (MCP): Hype or the Future?

A debate unfolds on Twitter regarding the Model Context Protocol (MCP), with LangChain CEO Harrison Chase arguing for its usefulness in adding tools to agents outside of a developer's control, such as customizing applications like Claude Desktop. Nuno Campos, LangGraph Lead, counters that MCP's practicality is overstated, requiring significant agent customization and suffering from low accuracy in tool selection by current models. The discussion draws parallels to OpenAI plugins and Zapier, exploring necessary improvements for MCP's future, like simplification, increased usability, and server-side implementation. A Twitter poll concludes the debate, questioning MCP's longevity as a standard.

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(blog.langchain.dev)
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bioRxiv and medRxiv Become Independent Non-Profit: openRxiv

2025-03-11
bioRxiv and medRxiv Become Independent Non-Profit: openRxiv

The preprint servers bioRxiv and medRxiv, previously managed by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL), have launched as the independent non-profit organization openRxiv. This transition, supported by a $16 million grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), ensures the long-term sustainability of these crucial platforms for sharing biological and medical research preprints. Since their inception, bioRxiv has hosted over 268,000 preprints, and medRxiv nearly 64,000, collectively attracting over 11 million monthly readers. The creation of openRxiv marks a significant step in the maturation of preprint servers and underscores their vital role in the scientific publishing ecosystem.

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(www.nature.com)
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Open-Source Multi-Agent Framework OWL Tops GAIA Benchmark

2025-03-14
Open-Source Multi-Agent Framework OWL Tops GAIA Benchmark

OWL, a cutting-edge multi-agent collaboration framework built on the CAMEL-AI Framework, achieved the #1 spot on the GAIA benchmark with an average score of 58.18! It enables more natural, efficient, and robust task automation across diverse domains through dynamic agent interactions. OWL is open-source, supports various installation methods and models (including OpenAI, Qwen, and DeepSeek), and boasts a rich set of toolkits such as browser automation, multimodal processing, and document parsing. A user-friendly web interface is also provided. The OWL team is actively seeking community contributions of use cases and continuously improving the framework.

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(github.com)
AI multi-agent collaboration task automation

Rethinking Functional Tests: A Continuation Tree Approach

2025-03-13

Traditional unit testing often uses a list structure, but this is inefficient for multi-step functional tests, leading to repetitive code. This article proposes a continuation tree approach, organizing test cases into a tree. Each node represents a step, and connections between nodes represent possible user actions. Leveraging database version control, the method creates database copies at each node, avoiding repeated setup and reducing code complexity from O(N²) to O(N). The author demonstrates an Erlang implementation using nested callbacks and highlights advantages like reduced code duplication and easier error localization.

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(www.evanmiller.org)
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Crows and Magpies Use Anti-Bird Spikes in Nest Building: A Rebellious Act of Nature

2025-03-14
Crows and Magpies Use Anti-Bird Spikes in Nest Building: A Rebellious Act of Nature

Common anti-bird spikes, designed to deter birds from buildings, are being ingeniously repurposed by crows and magpies as nesting material. A new study reveals these birds collect and integrate the spikes into their nests, even potentially using them as defense against other birds. Researchers found this behavior in several European cities, with one magpie nest containing approximately 1,500 visible spikes. This discovery not only highlights the remarkable adaptability and intelligence of birds but also prompts reflection on the balance between urban development and wildlife.

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(www.audubon.org)
Tech urban ecology bird intelligence

Meta Denies Sharing Pirated Books for AI Training

2025-02-21
Meta Denies Sharing Pirated Books for AI Training

Meta claims it didn't seed a torrent of pirated books used for AI training, despite admitting to downloading it. In a court filing, Meta stated it took precautions to avoid seeding the downloaded files, arguing authors can't prove distribution occurred during the torrenting process. While admitting to downloading the dataset from sources like LibGen and Z-Library, Meta contends downloading itself isn't illegal, merely accessing publicly available data. This case involves copyright infringement claims, with authors alleging Meta engaged in large-scale data piracy and violated California's Computer Data Access and Fraud Act (CDAFA).

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(arstechnica.com)
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Facebook's Inner Circle: A Memoir of Power, Neglect, and Darkness

2025-03-16
Facebook's Inner Circle: A Memoir of Power, Neglect, and Darkness

Sarah Wynn-Williams's explosive new memoir, *Careless People*, pulls back the curtain on Facebook's inner workings, revealing a culture of unchecked power, negligence, and disregard for employee well-being. The book paints a damning portrait of Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg, detailing instances of nepotism, abuse of power, and questionable decisions regarding Facebook's expansion into China, including alleged cooperation with censorship and the sharing of facial recognition technology. Wynn-Williams highlights Facebook's role in the Myanmar crisis, where the platform's spread of hate speech contributed to horrific violence. Meta, Facebook's parent company, has attempted to suppress the book's release, highlighting the gravity of its revelations.

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(www.thetimes.com)
Tech Power Abuse

Fixing 'No space left on device' Error on an Old Dell's EFI Variables

2025-02-24

While migrating boot drives and setting up GRUB on an old (2011) Dell, the author encountered a 'Could not prepare boot variable: No space left on device' error. The `efivars` partition was full according to `df -h`, despite having only a few boot entries. Suspecting fragmented or unusable space in NVRAM, the author booted to an EFI shell and used `dmpstore` commands (`dmpstore -s efi-vars`, `dmpstore -d`, `dmpstore -l efi-vars`) to clean up EFI variables. This freed up space and resolved the issue. Caution: This process might brick your system; check `dmpstore`'s help before using these commands.

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(artemis.sh)
Hardware EFI variables

World's First Titanium Artificial Heart Patient Discharged from Hospital

2025-03-13
World's First Titanium Artificial Heart Patient Discharged from Hospital

A man in his forties from Australia has become the first person globally to be discharged from the hospital with a titanium artificial heart. The BiVACOR device, used as a bridge to transplant for heart failure patients awaiting donor hearts, previously required recipients to remain hospitalized in the US. After living with the device for over three months, he received a donor heart and is recovering well. This marks the sixth BiVACOR implantation worldwide and the first to exceed a month. Experts hail the innovation but emphasize the need for further research into long-term functionality and cost-effectiveness. BiVACOR, a total heart replacement with only one moving part, promises enhanced durability compared to traditional devices.

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(www.nature.com)
Tech artificial heart

DIY Telescopes: A Beginner's Guide to Amateur Telescope Making

2025-03-13

This guide explores the world of Amateur Telescope Making (ATM), tracing its history from Russell Porter's pioneering work to the modern era. It emphasizes the rewarding aspects of building your own telescope: the satisfaction of crafting a tool for celestial observation, learning about optics, and the pride of accomplishment. The guide covers mirror grinding, optical testing, and telescope assembly, providing numerous resources and links, making it ideal for beginners.

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(stellafane.org)
Hardware telescope making

Geothermal Energy: A Potential Solution to the Data Center Power Crunch

2025-03-12
Geothermal Energy: A Potential Solution to the Data Center Power Crunch

A looming power crunch threatens AI and cloud providers as data center construction explodes. However, a new report suggests a solution lies beneath our feet. Advanced geothermal power could supply almost two-thirds of new data center demand by 2030, quadrupling US geothermal capacity. Startups are leveraging advancements in drilling technology, including horizontal drilling and microwave drilling, to access deeper, hotter rock formations and significantly reduce costs. This clean energy source offers competitive pricing, even potentially undercutting current energy costs for data centers, especially when siting decisions incorporate geothermal potential. This innovative approach addresses the growing energy needs of the digital age sustainably.

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(techcrunch.com)
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AI and Math: A Clash of Cultures and a Call for Collaboration

2025-03-13

The 2025 Joint Mathematics Meeting highlighted the burgeoning intersection of AI and mathematics, revealing a cultural divide between academic mathematicians and industry AI researchers. Mathematicians prioritize understanding, while AI researchers often focus on results. This difference manifests in contrasting approaches to openness, transparency, and the very nature of proof. The article delves into the essence of mathematics, its culture and values, and explores AI's potential applications in literature management, theorem verification, and other areas. The author argues that AI should augment human mathematical capabilities, not replace human mathematicians, emphasizing the need for mutual respect and collaboration to advance the field.

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(sugaku.net)
AI Cultural Differences

Windows Update Bricking USB Printers: Random Text Mayhem

2025-03-13
Windows Update Bricking USB Printers: Random Text Mayhem

Microsoft has acknowledged that recent Windows updates (KB5050092 and later, released since January 29th, 2025) are causing some dual-mode USB printers (supporting both USB Print and IPP over USB) to print random gibberish. This includes network commands and unusual characters. Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11 22H2/23H2 are affected; Windows 11 24H2 is not. Microsoft has fixed this via Known Issue Rollback (KIR), and the fix will also automatically roll out in a future update. For enterprise environments, IT admins need to install and configure specific group policies to resolve the issue on affected devices.

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(www.bleepingcomputer.com)
Hardware Windows Update USB Printer

UUSEC WAF: A Free, High-Performance Web Application Firewall

2025-03-16
UUSEC WAF: A Free, High-Performance Web Application Firewall

UUSEC WAF is a free, high-performance, and highly scalable web application firewall (WAF) and API security protection product that leverages AI and semantic engines. It boasts a three-layered defense mechanism (traffic, system, and runtime layers). Employing machine learning for anomaly detection, it intercepts 0-day attacks without needing extra rules. Its self-developed cache cleaning surpasses commercial nginx versions, offering regex matching for enhanced flexibility. Built-in HIPS and RASP provide powerful dual-layer defense. Advanced semantic engines and Lua scripting allow for highly flexible rule creation. Installation is straightforward, with host and Docker options. Benchmark tests show accuracy exceeding 99%, significantly outperforming comparable free WAFs.

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(github.com)
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The Kings of Cinema's Cesspool: Cats, Battlefield Earth, and Other Unforgettable Movie Disasters

2025-03-13
The Kings of Cinema's Cesspool: Cats, Battlefield Earth, and Other Unforgettable Movie Disasters

This article explores some of cinema's most hated films and the actors behind them. Analyzing audience disapproval and the magnitude of disdain, it reveals that critically panned movies like Cats, Battlefield Earth, and Fifty Shades of Grey gained unexpected attention and discussion for their unique 'so bad it's good' quality. The article also examines Hollywood's current risk-averse strategies and how these contribute to a rise in one-star rated films. Ultimately, it concludes that in an era of content overload, even bad movies can avoid oblivion if they generate enough conversation.

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(www.statsignificant.com)
Misc movies bad movies hollywood

Milk Kanban: Principles Over Practices in Agile

2025-03-15

This article uses the example of an office 'Milk Kanban' to illustrate the essence of the Kanban method. Traditional Kanban is often simplified to workflow management with whiteboards and sticky notes, neglecting its core – visual signals. The author points out that the 'Milk Kanban' – a note attached to the last carton of milk saying 'Bring me to Kasia' – perfectly embodies the essence of Kanban: using the simplest visual signal to clearly convey information (milk is running low, needs restocking). This reminds us that Kanban system design should be simple and clear, avoiding over-engineering and focusing on core principles rather than specific practices.

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(brodzinski.com)
Development Workflow Management

Manhattan's Century-Old Steam System: A City's Thermal Legacy

2025-03-13

Since 1882, Manhattan has relied on a vast steam system to heat its buildings, from the Waldorf Astoria to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. This article delves into the history of this remarkable infrastructure, tracing its evolution from a solution to the heating challenges of a densely populated city to its continued role in supplying heat to much of Manhattan. The article also compares steam systems with modern hot water systems, exploring the role of district heating in the future of urban development.

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(worksinprogress.co)
Tech urban infrastructure energy systems

Athena Lunar Lander Crashes: A Sliding Second Base

2025-03-14
Athena Lunar Lander Crashes: A Sliding Second Base

Intuitive Machines' Athena lunar lander experienced an unexpected landing. While its navigation software successfully identified nearby craters, an altimeter malfunction caused it to impact the lunar surface at an angle, skidding and rotating several times before coming to rest in a shadowed crater. Dust covering the solar panels prevented sufficient power generation to run heaters, leaving the lander facing power depletion and cold temperatures. This mission proved even more disappointing than anticipated.

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(arstechnica.com)
Tech lunar landing spacecraft malfunction

AI-Powered Illustration Generator: Elevate Your Visuals

2025-03-14
AI-Powered Illustration Generator: Elevate Your Visuals

Need eye-catching illustrations for your app, website, or social media? This AI-powered tool creates custom graphics for everything from app interfaces and onboarding screens to website hero images and social media posts. Boost your visuals with consistent branding across user guides, tutorials, articles, online stores, and educational platforms. Make your content more engaging and your brand more memorable.

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(www.illustration.app)
Design AI illustration visual design illustration generator

GCC 15 to Support COBOL!

2025-03-11

A major update is coming to the GCC 15 compiler: COBOL language front-end support has been merged! This is a significant step forward for GCC's COBOL support, facilitating the migration of legacy mainframe COBOL applications to Linux and cloud environments. While COBOL's popularity isn't what it once was, this merge is still a welcome surprise. Developers can use the `gcobol` command to invoke the COBOL compiler front-end. Expect COBOL support alongside many other features in the GCC 15.1 stable release in the coming weeks.

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(www.phoronix.com)
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When to Disobey: Moral Autonomy in the Military

2025-02-17
When to Disobey: Moral Autonomy in the Military

This article explores the complex question of when a military officer should disobey orders, even legal ones. The author argues that blind obedience is insufficient and that officers possess a moral autonomy stemming from their oath to the Constitution and their responsibility to their subordinates. Using historical examples and personal anecdotes, the author contends that officers have an obligation to challenge illegal or ethically questionable orders, even at the risk of career repercussions. The piece criticizes a lack of Congressional oversight of military actions and the resulting lack of public accountability.

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(warontherocks.com)
Misc military ethics moral autonomy

Hackathon Project: VR Headset Sees Through Walls

2025-02-23
Hackathon Project: VR Headset Sees Through Walls

At Treehacks 2025, a team built a VR headset capable of "seeing" through walls using only $6 ESP32 microcontrollers and an NVIDIA Jetson Nano. They leveraged WiFi channel state information (CSI) data to train a convolutional neural network (CNN) for human detection behind walls. Despite challenges in data acquisition, real-time processing, and model optimization, they submitted their project two minutes before the deadline and caught the attention of a leading AI lab, securing future collaboration. This technology holds potential for search and rescue applications.

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(0xredj.medium.com)
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NIST Selects Backup Quantum-Resistant Encryption Algorithm

2025-03-11
NIST Selects Backup Quantum-Resistant Encryption Algorithm

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has chosen HQC as a backup algorithm to its already standardized ML-KEM for post-quantum cryptography. HQC, based on error-correcting codes, offers a second line of defense against future quantum computers, using a different mathematical approach than the lattice-based ML-KEM. While ML-KEM remains the recommended choice for general encryption, HQC provides crucial redundancy in case vulnerabilities are discovered in ML-KEM. NIST plans to release a draft standard for HQC in about a year, with finalization expected in 2027.

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(www.nist.gov)
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Microsoft Killing Off its Remote Desktop App

2025-03-11
Microsoft Killing Off its Remote Desktop App

Microsoft is ending support for its legacy Remote Desktop app for Windows on May 27th, 2025. Users will need to switch to the newer Windows app, which offers features like multi-monitor support and dynamic resolutions. While the built-in Remote Desktop Connection app in Windows remains unaffected, the new app currently only supports work or school accounts. Microsoft plans to eventually add personal account support, aligning with its long-term goal of fully cloud-based Windows.

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(www.theverge.com)
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