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America at a Crossroads: Empire's Decline or Rebirth?

2025-03-05

This article analyzes the current state of the American economy, highlighting its long-term reliance on dollar hegemony and financial speculation, leading to a hollowed-out real economy. The author argues that America faces two paths: one is to shift towards protectionism, becoming a regional power but facing stagnation; the other is to strive to maintain its imperial status, enhancing competitiveness by attracting global talent and backing the dollar with gold reserves. The author believes that the latter, while challenging, is the only hope for America's resurgence.

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(geohot.github.io)
Startup American economy financial system

Millions of Malicious Requests Flood Servers: A Botnet DDoS Attack

2025-04-02

A recent surge in abusive web crawlers has overwhelmed servers with millions of requests. The attack originates from numerous IP addresses, each making a small number of requests with disguised user agents, making detection and blocking difficult. One shared hosting server alone averages over 1.5 million fraudulent requests daily from 290,000 unique IPs. Analysis suggests a botnet of compromised Android set-top boxes is likely responsible, aiming to evade anti-crawler measures. This incident has wasted significant staff time and impacted some legitimate users.

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(www.mythic-beasts.com)
Tech Botnet Web Crawlers

Chiplab Launches: Run Your 6502 Programs on Real Hardware

2025-03-30

Chiplab now offers a service to run your 6502 assembly programs on a real 6502 chip, providing cycle-by-cycle bus traces for highly accurate testing and research. Users upload their code, which runs for 100 cycles, after which a detailed trace of address and data bus values is returned. This approach offers a superior alternative to emulators and lays the groundwork for analyzing more complex chips in the future. The project is open-source and welcomes contributions.

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(www.emulationonline.com)
Hardware chip emulator

Bodyoids: The Ethical and Technological Tightrope of Future Medicine

2025-03-28
Bodyoids: The Ethical and Technological Tightrope of Future Medicine

Scientists propose 'bodyoids,' human-like constructs grown from cells, for medical research and organ transplantation. While offering potential solutions to ethical dilemmas like animal testing, this technology raises profound ethical questions. Do bodyoids deserve human rights? How do we define their life status? How do we secure informed consent for cell donation? These issues demand careful consideration for responsible development and application.

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(www.technologyreview.com)
Tech bioethics

Don't Let LLMs Make Decisions: They're Terrible At It

2025-04-01
Don't Let LLMs Make Decisions: They're Terrible At It

The author, an NPC developer for an online game, argues against using Large Language Models (LLMs) for business logic and decision-making. Instead, LLMs should serve as a user interface, translating user requests into API calls and results back into natural language. LLMs are shown to be inferior in performance, debugging, and adjustment compared to specialized systems, using a chess-playing bot example. The author advocates for using LLMs for tasks like text transformation, categorization, and intent understanding, while relying on purpose-built systems for core logic. While LLMs will continue to improve, this architectural principle remains crucial.

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(sgnt.ai)
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Kagi Family Plan: A Safer Search Experience for Kids

2025-03-31
Kagi Family Plan: A Safer Search Experience for Kids

Kagi's new Family Plan prioritizes a safe and private search experience for families. It features a kid-friendly interface, parental controls (including whitelisting and blacklisting websites), and AI-powered quick answers with safety warnings and content filtering. Kagi also uses fun avatars, like a poop emoji, to teach kids about online identity and privacy. The plan's unique approach emphasizes child online safety and promotes responsible tech use through engaging, lighthearted methods.

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(help.kagi.com)
Tech family search engine

LeetArxiv: Reimplementing a 1931 Integer Factorization Algorithm

2025-03-30
LeetArxiv: Reimplementing a 1931 Integer Factorization Algorithm

LeetArxiv recreates a 1931 integer factorization algorithm by Lehmer and Powers, based on continued fractions. The article meticulously explains the algorithm, including computing the continued fraction expansion of a square root and using the resulting coefficients (P and A) for factorization. A step-by-step example demonstrates the algorithm's details, successfully factoring 13290059. This algorithm, historically significant, was the first to achieve sub-exponential factoring time.

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Styrolite: A Secure and Efficient Low-Level Container Runtime

2025-03-26
Styrolite: A Secure and Efficient Low-Level Container Runtime

Styrolite is a new low-level container runtime offering a clean Rust API for container creation and management, addressing the complexity and error-proneness of existing tools like Bubblewrap's CLI. Acknowledging the inherent limitations of Linux namespaces, Styrolite incorporates careful defaults and explicit security controls for a more robust foundation. Used within the Edera Protect platform for secure microservices, application sandboxing, and custom CI/CD environments, Styrolite boasts container initialization times comparable to or faster than traditional CLI approaches.

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(edera.dev)
Development container runtime

Krisp Transforms Call Center Operations for The Office Gurus

2025-03-29
Krisp Transforms Call Center Operations for The Office Gurus

Jordan Gluck, VP at The Office Gurus, praises Krisp's noise cancellation technology as a game-changer. Krisp eliminated noise complaints, dramatically improved customer experience, and resulted in exceptional CSAT scores. The platform's strong security further solidified their trust. With Krisp, agents consistently provide clear calls, making it integral to their success.

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(krisp.ai)
Misc customer satisfaction call center

Google Acquires Cloud Security Firm Wiz for $32B

2025-03-18
Google Acquires Cloud Security Firm Wiz for $32B

Alphabet Inc. announced it will acquire Wiz, a leading cloud security platform, for $32 billion in an all-cash deal. This acquisition accelerates Google Cloud's strategy in two key areas: enhanced cloud security and multi-cloud capabilities in the AI era. Wiz offers an easy-to-use platform connecting to major cloud providers and code environments, preventing cybersecurity incidents. The combined expertise of Google Cloud's AI capabilities and Wiz's innovative technology will improve cloud security, reduce customer costs, and boost multi-cloud adoption.

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(blog.google)
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Dissecting NSO's BLASTPASS: A Zero-Click iOS Exploit

2025-03-27
Dissecting NSO's BLASTPASS: A Zero-Click iOS Exploit

Ian Beer of Google Project Zero details the analysis of NSO Group's BLASTPASS iMessage exploit. This zero-click attack chain leveraged a maliciously crafted WebP image disguised as a PassKit attachment to bypass the iMessage sandbox. Exploiting a Huffman coding vulnerability in the lossless WebP format, the attackers triggered memory corruption. A sophisticated 5.5MB bplist heap groom within a MakerNote EXIF tag facilitated memory overwriting during TIFF image rendering. This triggered a forged CFReadStream's destructor, executing malicious code. The attack cleverly exploited vulnerabilities in ImageIO and Wallet, bypassing BlastDoor sandbox and Pointer Authentication Codes (PAC). HomeKit traffic may have been used for ASLR disclosure. The analysis reveals the complex techniques used, highlighting the need for robust sandbox mechanisms and a reduced remote attack surface.

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(googleprojectzero.blogspot.com)
Tech iOS vulnerability zero-click exploit NSO Group

DIY Artificial Sunlight: A Software Engineer's Hardware Adventure

2025-03-27
DIY Artificial Sunlight: A Software Engineer's Hardware Adventure

Inspired by a YouTube video, a software engineer embarked on a project to create artificial sunlight at home. Rejecting the bulky parabolic reflector design, he cleverly employed a grid array of multiple lenses and LEDs. The article details the entire process, from 3D modeling and PCB design to CNC machining and final assembly, including challenges faced and solutions implemented. While the final product's brightness fell slightly short of expectations, it achieved a satisfying geometric effect and provided the author with valuable hardware engineering experience.

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(victorpoughon.fr)
Hardware Optics

Former Facebook Exec's Memoir: Reckless Expansion, Global Consequences

2025-03-30
Former Facebook Exec's Memoir: Reckless Expansion, Global Consequences

Sarah Wynn-Williams' new book, *Careless People*, exposes the inner workings of Facebook's expansion, detailing how its leadership ignored warnings about the platform being used to incite violence and political manipulation. The book recounts Facebook's disregard for warnings from Myanmar, India, and other countries regarding hate speech and violent incidents, as well as ethical concerns surrounding the Internet.org project, ultimately leading to severe global consequences. While omitting some details, the memoir offers a first-hand account of Facebook leadership's indifference to real-world consequences and its self-serving expansion model.

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(restofworld.org)
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Linux 6.14 Released: Gaming Boost, Enhanced Rust Support, AI Acceleration

2025-03-26
Linux 6.14 Released: Gaming Boost, Enhanced Rust Support, AI Acceleration

The Linux kernel 6.14 release, though slightly delayed, is packed with improvements. Highlights include: the NTSYNC driver significantly boosts performance of Windows programs in Wine and Steam Play, delighting Linux gamers; support for the latest AMD RDNA 4 graphics cards and an improved RADV driver for better gaming visuals; enhanced power management and compute performance for AMD and Intel processors; integration of the AMDXDNA driver, supporting AMD's XDNA architecture neural processing units for accelerated AI computation; further Rust language integration paving the way for more Rust drivers in the future; support for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor; a fix for the GhostWrite vulnerability; and improvements to the Btrfs file system. In short, Linux 6.14 offers substantial upgrades for gamers, AI researchers, and developers.

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(www.zdnet.com)
Development Gaming Performance AI Acceleration

Converting LaTeX to Accessible HTML: A Case Study

2025-03-29
Converting LaTeX to Accessible HTML: A Case Study

LaTeX, while excellent for producing high-quality typeset documents, suffers from accessibility issues due to its PDF output. This article explores converting LaTeX to HTML for improved accessibility. It compares alternatives to LaTeX (Pressbooks, PreTeXt, Markdown) and focuses on LaTeXML and BookML as conversion tools. A case study detailing the conversion of an open logic textbook highlights challenges and tricks, such as handling mathematical formulas, alt text for images, and screen reader compatibility. The author's experience demonstrates the process of creating a more accessible online textbook, balancing the needs of various assistive technologies.

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(richardzach.org)
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TSMC to Invest $100B in US Chip Plants

2025-03-03
TSMC to Invest $100B in US Chip Plants

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) plans to invest $100 billion in building state-of-the-art chip manufacturing plants in the U.S. over the next four years. This massive investment aims to bolster the U.S.'s efforts to revive its domestic semiconductor industry, a goal pursued for decades as manufacturing shifted largely to Asia.

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(www.wsj.com)
Tech US Investment

Playstacean: A Crab-Themed PSOne Mod Takes Meme to Reality

2025-03-29
Playstacean: A Crab-Themed PSOne Mod Takes Meme to Reality

YouTuber GingerOfOz brought the meme-ified 'Playstacean' to life, a crab-shaped PlayStation One mod based on concept art by Anh Dang. This isn't just a reskin; it features functional crab claw controllers and intricate internal modifications. The build involved 3D printing, controller port adjustments, and wiring challenges. While GingerOfOz isn't releasing the design files yet, this unique creation will be showcased at the Midwest Gaming Classic.

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(gizmodo.com)
Game console mod

Antarctica's Beloved Bus, Ivan, Escapes the Scrapyard

2025-03-31
Antarctica's Beloved Bus, Ivan, Escapes the Scrapyard

Ivan, a legendary Terra Bus that served at McMurdo Station in Antarctica since 1994, faced retirement and potential scrapping. Its unique charm and role in transporting countless researchers made it an Antarctic icon. A community effort, however, saved Ivan from the scrapyard. After a campaign by former passengers and staff, Ivan was shipped to Christchurch, New Zealand, where it's expected to find a new home in a museum, preserving a piece of Antarctic history. The story highlights the deep connection between people and objects imbued with shared experiences.

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(www.atlasobscura.com)
Misc Preservation

86Box: A Journey Back to the x86 Era

2024-12-30
86Box: A Journey Back to the x86 Era

86Box is a powerful x86 emulator capable of running older operating systems and software designed for IBM PC compatible systems from 1981 through the PCI bus era. Featuring a user-friendly interface and high customizability, it allows users to run MS-DOS, older Windows versions, OS/2, and other vintage systems and applications. It supports a wide range of peripherals, including video cards, sound cards, and network adapters. Several manager applications simplify handling multiple virtual machines. Whether you're nostalgic or interested in retro computing, 86Box provides a fascinating glimpse into the past.

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(github.com)
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JPMorgan Generates Truly Random Numbers Using Quantum Computer, a First

2025-03-27
JPMorgan Generates Truly Random Numbers Using Quantum Computer, a First

JPMorgan Chase & Co., in collaboration with researchers, has achieved a world-first: generating and mathematically proving the true randomness of numbers using a Honeywell quantum computer. This breakthrough addresses the vulnerability of traditional random number generators, which are often predictable and susceptible to hacking. The truly random numbers generated hold significant implications for enhancing security in various applications, from financial transactions and cryptography to online gambling and even election auditing. The achievement marks a significant step forward for practical quantum computing applications.

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(financialpost.com)
Tech Random Number Generation Financial Security

Levi's Jeans from Amazon: A Quality Mystery?

2025-03-28
Levi's Jeans from Amazon: A Quality Mystery?

This article investigates whether Levi's jeans purchased from Amazon differ in quality from those bought directly from Levi's. The author bought matching pairs of Levi's Wedgies, Ribcage, and 501 jeans from both sources and sent them to a textile lab for testing. While noticeable differences in wash, color, and handfeel existed, the lab found no significant difference in strength or overall quality. The variation is attributed to Levi's global supply chain, with different mills, factories, and wash processes resulting in inconsistencies. The conclusion is that Amazon Levi's are not inferior, allaying consumer concerns.

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(nymag.com)
Misc jeans

Cursor: AI Code Editor – Hype vs. Reality

2025-03-29
Cursor: AI Code Editor – Hype vs. Reality

A Dolt Database developer tested the AI code editor Cursor to see if it lives up to the hype of 10x productivity. Initial attempts using Cursor on a large codebase were underwhelming, with debugging proving cumbersome. However, when creating a new project, Cursor excelled, generating a Factorio mod in a few hours. In a work project, Cursor efficiently generated basic functionality but required significant refactoring. The author concludes Cursor delivered around a 50% productivity boost, far short of the claimed 10x, citing limitations in handling complex code and understanding existing codebases.

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(www.dolthub.com)
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Alphabet's Laser Internet: Taara Takes on Starlink

2025-03-01
Alphabet's Laser Internet: Taara Takes on Starlink

Alphabet's X, the moonshot factory, birthed Loon, a balloon-based internet project that ultimately failed. However, a Loon engineer spun off Taara, focusing on high-bandwidth internet via laser beams. Taara has launched a second-generation chip, shrinking the technology to the size of a fingernail, reducing costs and boosting speeds. It aims to connect billions lacking internet access and become a crucial technology for future 6G and even 7G networks, potentially challenging the likes of Starlink.

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(www.wired.com)
Tech laser communication

arXivLabs: Experimenting with Community Collaboration

2025-03-21
arXivLabs: Experimenting with Community Collaboration

arXivLabs is a framework enabling collaborators to develop and share new arXiv features directly on the website. Individuals and organizations involved uphold arXiv's values of openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy. arXiv is committed to these principles and only partners with those who share them. Have an idea to enhance the arXiv community? Learn more about arXivLabs.

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(arxiv.org)
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Nova Act SDK: A Crucial Step Towards Reliable Agents

2025-03-31
Nova Act SDK: A Crucial Step Towards Reliable Agents

The Nova Act SDK simplifies the development of intelligent agents by allowing developers to break down complex workflows into atomic commands (like search, checkout, answering on-screen questions), add more detailed instructions to these commands (e.g., "don't accept the insurance upsell"), and call APIs, thus improving reliability. As intelligent agents are still in their early stages, the Nova Act SDK represents a crucial advancement.

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(www.aboutamazon.com)
AI intelligent agents

Trump Admin Halts Coordinated Effort Against Russian Hybrid Warfare

2025-03-23
Trump Admin Halts Coordinated Effort Against Russian Hybrid Warfare

The Biden administration established cross-agency working groups to counter Russia's hybrid warfare campaign, collaborating with European allies. However, following Trump's inauguration, this effort largely ceased. This raises concerns that the Trump administration is de-prioritizing the threat, leaving the US vulnerable to future attacks and potentially emboldening Russia. The pause coincides with a significant shift in US-Europe relations and potentially has profound implications for the Ukraine conflict.

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(www.yahoo.com)
Tech intelligence cooperation

Half-Life 2 RTX: Free DLC Brings Ray Tracing and 4K Visuals

2025-03-18
Half-Life 2 RTX: Free DLC Brings Ray Tracing and 4K Visuals

Orbifold Studios is releasing a free DLC, Half-Life 2 RTX, for all Half-Life 2 owners. Leveraging RTX Remix technology, the DLC boasts full ray tracing, DLSS 4, and NVIDIA Reflex, resulting in stunning 4K visuals with new textures, high-poly models, and improved lighting. Demos for Ravenholm and Nova Prospekt are set for March 18th. Note: The game contains violence depicting both humanoid and alien enemies, including zombies and detailed gore.

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(store.steampowered.com)
Game Free DLC

Apple Music's New DJ Feature: Millions of Tracks at Your Fingertips

2025-03-27
Apple Music's New DJ Feature: Millions of Tracks at Your Fingertips

Apple Music has launched a new DJ feature, allowing subscribers to create and mix sets directly from its massive music library. The feature integrates with leading DJ software and hardware platforms like AlphaTheta, Serato, and InMusic's Engine DJ, Denon DJ, Numark, and Rane DJ, building on existing integration with Algoriddim's djay Pro. DJs of all levels gain access to Apple Music's 100+ million song catalog to create and rehearse sets. Beyond seamless workflow integration, Apple Music provides curated playlists and a dedicated DJ category page, enhancing the creative process for DJs.

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(www.musicweek.com)
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Preschoolers' Reasoning Skills Surprise Researchers

2025-03-28
Preschoolers' Reasoning Skills Surprise Researchers

A University of Montreal study reveals that preschoolers (ages 3-5) demonstrate surprisingly sophisticated reasoning skills when categorizing toys. They go beyond simple binary classification, creating multiple categories based on various criteria and even adjusting their criteria mid-task, showcasing complex mathematical reasoning. This challenges previous understandings of child cognitive development and offers new insights for early childhood education.

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(phys.org)
Development mathematical reasoning
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