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Bitcoin Hits All-Time High Above $118,000, Fueled by Tech Rally

2025-07-12

Bitcoin Hits All-Time High Above $118,000, Fueled by Tech Rally

Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high above $118,000, mirroring the strong performance of tech stocks like Nvidia. Analysts attribute the rally to sustained institutional investment, increased corporate bitcoin holdings (e.g., MicroStrategy, GameStop, Trump Media), and anticipation surrounding upcoming crypto regulation discussions during "Crypto Week." The correlation between Bitcoin and tech stocks, along with shifting regulatory expectations, are key factors driving the price increase.

(finance.yahoo.com)

Tech

BinaryRPC: A High-Throughput C++ RPC Framework

2025-07-12

BinaryRPC: A High-Throughput C++ RPC Framework

Frustrated by performance issues with a Java WebSocket server, a newly graduated engineer turned to C++ and uWebSockets to build BinaryRPC, a high-throughput RPC framework. Inspired by Node.js and Express.js, BinaryRPC boasts a modern middleware and session management system, supporting multiple QoS levels for reliable messaging. Now open-source, it's well-documented and includes examples for easy adoption.

(github.com)

Development

Deus Ex Speedrun Timer in D: A Game Hacking Journey

2025-07-12

Frustrated by the lack of suitable speedrun tools for Deus Ex on Linux, a speedrunner embarked on a project to create a custom timer in D. This article details the process, from initial failed attempts at finding a loading flag, to learning Linux system calls (ptrace and process_vm_readv), reverse engineering to locate suitable memory for code injection, and finally implementing the core timer functionality. The author shares experiences using D, and notes limitations such as incomplete exception handling and save-screen support.

(bradley.chatha.dev)

Development

FCC Scraps Net Neutrality Rules in Controversial Friday Order

2025-07-12

FCC Scraps Net Neutrality Rules in Controversial Friday Order

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued an order on Friday eliminating its Net Neutrality rules, sparking controversy. The decision bypassed public notice and comment periods. While a court had previously struck down the rules, critics see the FCC's move as political grandstanding, aimed at appeasing telecom companies and lobbyists. Free Press VP Matt Wood argues the action has minimal practical impact and the Friday announcement demonstrates recklessness. The appeals process isn't over, and this likely won't affect potential Supreme Court litigation.

(www.freepress.net)

Tech

Building a C Compiler with "Writing a C Compiler": A Step-by-Step Journey

2025-07-12

Building a C Compiler with

The author plans to work through "Writing a C Compiler" chapter by chapter, documenting their progress in blog posts. This book provides a step-by-step approach to building a C compiler, culminating in a working compiler by the end of chapter one, with additional features added in subsequent chapters. A comprehensive test suite is included, enabling thorough verification. The author highlights the book's excellent, incremental approach, comprehensive test suite, and focus on a real-world language (C), praising it as an exceptional resource for learning compiler construction.

(jollygoodsw.wordpress.com)

Development

Creative Projects: From Photography Portfolios to Quantum Data Viz

2025-07-12

This list showcases a diverse range of creative projects, including building a professional portfolio website for a Boston-based photographer, creating a data visualization of quantum computer research findings, 3D modeling a globe, designing a gorgeous liquid glass calendar modal, building a Mario level, and crafting a UI designer website with React Three Fiber animations and elegant transitions. These projects span web design, data visualization, 3D modeling, and game development, demonstrating a breadth of creative and technical skills.

(www.designarena.ai)

Design creative projects

Air India Boeing 787 Crash: Preliminary Report Points to Fuel Switches

2025-07-12

Air India Boeing 787 Crash: Preliminary Report Points to Fuel Switches

A preliminary report into the crash of Air India Flight 171 reveals that fuel switches controlling engine fuel supply were inexplicably turned to the 'cutoff' position three seconds after takeoff. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 260 people. The report states that flight recorder data shows the two fuel control switches were switched from 'run' to 'cutoff' shortly after takeoff. Although the switches were subsequently restored, the plane had already begun losing thrust and altitude, ultimately leading to the crash. Investigators have ruled out mechanical failure and bird strike, and are now focusing on the pilots' actions.

(www.npr.org)

Tech Boeing 787

Stone-Wales Transformations: Topological Twists in Fullerene and Graphene

2025-07-12

Stone-Wales Transformations: Topological Twists in Fullerene and Graphene

This post explores the Stone-Wales transformation, a 90° rotation of a π bond between carbon atoms, in both fullerene and graphene. This simple topological transformation, akin to Pachner moves, changes two hexagons and two pentagons into two pentagons and two hexagons in fullerene, and four hexagons into two pentagons and two heptagons in graphene. The post also discusses the Arrhenius equation and its application in predicting the rate of Stone-Wales transformations, highlighting the need for a more complete theory to describe the random occurrence of such topological transformations.

(johncarlosbaez.wordpress.com)

Chemistry Stone-Wales transformation Fullerene

Fabrication of a Superconducting Qubit Chip: A Detailed Process

2025-07-12

Fabrication of a Superconducting Qubit Chip: A Detailed Process

This paper details the fabrication process of a superconducting qubit chip, improving upon existing methods to enhance reproducibility. The process involves: using a 6-inch silicon wafer as substrate, sputtering a 200nm niobium film, photolithography and plasma etching to pattern the niobium, electron beam lithography to prepare Josephson junctions, aluminum deposition to form the junctions, and finally dicing and lift-off. The paper also describes the experimental setup for qubit characterization and measurement, including the cryogenic measurement system and signal processing chain. The fabricated Josephson junctions exhibited lower-than-expected critical currents, resulting in low EJ/EC ratios.

(www.nature.com)

Development superconducting qubit chip fabrication Josephson junction

Commodore 64 Returns: Retro-Futurism Rebooted

2025-07-12

Commodore 64 Returns: Retro-Futurism Rebooted

After over 30 years, the Commodore 64 is back! This isn't just an emulator; it's a brand new C64 with a transparent case, color-changing LEDs, Wi-Fi game transfer, and more. Compatible with thousands of original games and peripherals, it offers a retro-futuristic blend of classic gaming and modern tech. The focus is on a simpler, distraction-free computing experience, making it an inviting introduction to coding for kids. It's tech that invites you in, not controls you.

(www.commodore.net)

Game Retro Gaming Console Retro-Futurism

The Fish Kick: A Faster Way to Swim?

2025-07-12

The Fish Kick: A Faster Way to Swim?

This article explores a revolutionary swimming technique called the "fish kick." Unlike traditional strokes, the fish kick is performed underwater, mimicking the side-to-side undulation of fish. Pioneered by Olympic gold medalist Misty Hyman and her coach, experiments suggest that the vortices generated by this technique enhance swimming speed, potentially breaking the limitations of surface swimming. While challenging to master and not yet widely adopted in competitions, the fish kick's potential is enormous, promising to reshape the future of swimming.

(nautil.us)

Tech swimming sports science

Nantucket's Hilarious Case of Mistaken Identity: A G-Wagon Gone Wrong

2025-07-12

Nantucket's Hilarious Case of Mistaken Identity: A G-Wagon Gone Wrong

A 1991 Mercedes G-Wagon's disappearance from a Nantucket Stop & Shop parking lot sparked a 48-hour island-wide mystery. The twist? An elderly person visiting the island mistakenly used their key to unlock a similar G-Wagon, driving it home. After a flurry of speculation and social media posts, the rightful owner was reunited with their vehicle thanks to a sharp-eyed islander and a bit of comical confusion. Police confirmed no charges would be filed. The incident highlights the frequency of mistaken-identity car swaps on the island due to the abundance of similar vehicles.

(nantucketcurrent.com)

Misc mistaken identity Nantucket G-Wagon

Comet: The Curiosity-Powered Browser That Reimagines the Web

2025-07-12

Comet: The Curiosity-Powered Browser That Reimagines the Web

Comet is a revolutionary browser designed to fuel curiosity. It consolidates all your tabs and tasks into a streamlined workspace, empowering you to explore the web like never before. More than just a browser, Comet acts as a thinking partner, connecting ideas, boosting productivity, and turning wonder into action. It learns your thinking style, collaborates on research, and keeps your digital life organized, ensuring you stay focused and never lose track of your work. Comet allows you to quickly understand any webpage, in any language, anytime, maximizing the potential of your curiosity.

(comet.perplexity.ai)

Tech

Embed Any Mac OS in Your Website: System 1.0 to 10.4

2025-07-12

Embed Any Mac OS in Your Website: System 1.0 to 10.4

Infinite Mac now lets you embed any Mac OS, from 1984's System 1.0 to 2005's Mac OS X 10.4, directly into your website. The project provides comprehensive documentation and programmatic control. As a demo, Infinite Monkey connects an emulated Mac 128K to OpenAI and Anthropic's LLMs, bridging the technologies of 1984 and 2025. This project is spearheaded by Marcin Wichary, whose recent article further showcases these embedding capabilities.

(blog.persistent.info)

Tech Mac OS emulation website embedding

AFRINIC Election Annulment Sparks Internet Governance Crisis

2025-07-12

AFRINIC Election Annulment Sparks Internet Governance Crisis

The annulment of the recent African Network Information Center (AFRINIC) election by the court-appointed receiver, without explanation, has prompted warnings from ICANN and calls for AFRINIC's dissolution. Concerns over potential irregularities, including forged powers of attorney, led to the cancellation. ISPA alleges fraudulent use of powers of attorney during in-person voting. AFRINIC's silence fuels the crisis, with ICANN threatening intervention and Cloud Innovation filing for liquidation. This highlights AFRINIC's long-standing governance issues and concerns about the stability of the African internet.

(www.theregister.com)

Tech Election Fraud

SpaceX, Boeing, and Others Fight Proposed Cuts to Space Collision Prevention Funding

2025-07-12

SpaceX, Boeing, and Others Fight Proposed Cuts to Space Collision Prevention Funding

A proposed FY2026 budget cut would slash funding for the Office of Space Commerce's (OSC) Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS) program from $65 million to $10 million. SpaceX, Boeing, Blue Origin, and other major space companies have written to Congress urging them to reverse the decision. They argue that TraCSS is critical for ensuring the safety of increasingly congested orbital space, impacting essential services like broadband internet and national security. The companies warn that without this funding, increased risks, higher costs, and potential relocation of US space industry operations overseas are likely.

(www.theregister.com)

Tech Space Safety Space Industry

From Prison to Rebirth: A Mother's Long Journey Home

2025-07-12

From Prison to Rebirth: A Mother's Long Journey Home

This article follows Makeda Davis's journey after serving seven and a half years in prison. Upon release, she faces financial hardship, fractured family relationships, and the challenges of reintegrating into society. Her story is one of struggle, setbacks, and resilience, marked by the support of her family and community organizations. Ultimately, she finds work, returns to school, and welcomes the birth of her grandson, finding new hope and purpose amidst adversity.

(www.marieclaire.com)

Misc female incarceration prison life

Mid-80s MacPaint Art Still Looks Amazing

2025-07-12

Mid-80s MacPaint Art Still Looks Amazing

Browsing a BMUG CD-ROM unearthed a trove of early 80s MacPaint art. The author discovered over 18,000 images on Discmaster and shared some highlights, saving many more for future posts. The impressive quality of the art, created on small, low-resolution screens, sparks interest in finding the original artists and seeing their current work. The Amiga's similar capabilities are also noted as a future area of exploration.

(blog.decryption.net.au)

Design Retro Art Computer Art

GenAI's Reasoning Flaw Fuels Disinformation

2025-07-12

GenAI's Reasoning Flaw Fuels Disinformation

Research reveals that current generative AI models lack reasoning capabilities, making them susceptible to manipulation and tools for spreading disinformation. Even when models know that sources like the Pravda network are unreliable, they still repeat their content. This is especially pronounced in real-time search mode, where models readily cite information from untrustworthy sources, even contradicting known facts. The solution, researchers argue, lies in equipping AI models with stronger reasoning abilities to distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources and perform fact-checking.

(americansunlight.substack.com)

AI

Incus: A Next-Gen Container and VM Manager

2025-07-12

Incus: A Next-Gen Container and VM Manager

Incus is a next-generation system container, application container, and virtual machine manager offering a public cloud-like experience. Easily mix and match containers and VMs, sharing the same underlying storage and network. Image-based, supporting numerous Linux distributions, Incus scales from laptops to server racks, accommodating diverse storage and network types. Manage instances via command line, REST API, or third-party tools. Developed by many of the original LXD creators, Incus boasts a feature-rich design including security, scalability, event logging, and remote access. It supports system containers, application containers, and virtual machines.

(linuxcontainers.org)

Development system management

Muriel Spark: A Literary Game of Cat and Mouse with Her Biographer

2025-07-12

Muriel Spark: A Literary Game of Cat and Mouse with Her Biographer

Novelist Muriel Spark's invitation to Martin Stannard to write her biography was a carefully orchestrated game. Spark left behind a massive archive, a vast puzzle, which Stannard spent nine years piecing together, producing multiple drafts before completing the acclaimed biography. This article explores recurring themes in Spark's work: the control of life's beginnings and endings, and the complex relationship between author and biographer, mirroring the ghostly entanglements of her fiction. Spark's biographical journey mirrors the pattern of struggle in her novels, anticipating her own ending and weaving her life story into her interaction with her biographer.

(www.newstatesman.com)

Misc Muriel Spark

Critical Security Alert: Gravity Forms Plugin Supply Chain Attack

2025-07-12

Critical Security Alert: Gravity Forms Plugin Supply Chain Attack

Security researchers have uncovered a supply chain attack targeting the Gravity Forms WordPress plugin, with malicious code embedded in version 2.9.12. The attackers used backdoor functions, `update_entry_detail` and `list_sections`, to steal website information, create administrator accounts, and execute arbitrary code. The malicious code has been removed from the official download, and version 2.9.13 has been released. All Gravity Forms users are urged to update immediately and check their servers for malicious files and network requests.

(patchstack.com)

Development WordPress plugin

Apple Declares 2013 'Trash Can' Mac Pro Vintage

2025-07-12

Apple Declares 2013 'Trash Can' Mac Pro Vintage

Apple updated its list of vintage and obsolete products, adding several Macs, iPads, and accessories. The infamous 2013 'Trash Can' Mac Pro, after a 12-year run, finally joins the vintage list. Its unconventional cylindrical design and limited upgradability ultimately failed to meet professional user needs, serving as a notable example of Apple's design missteps. Several other products were also added to the vintage or obsolete lists, signaling the end of repair services for these devices.

(www.macrumors.com)

Hardware

Nostalgic HDD Clicks for Modern Storage: HDD Clicker

2025-07-12

Nostalgic HDD Clicks for Modern Storage: HDD Clicker

HDD Clicker brings back the nostalgic sound of clicking hard drives to your modern SSD, CF, or SD card setup. This device simulates the familiar HDD sounds. Customization options include a 3D-printed enclosure (additional cost), volume levels (silent or loud), and extra LED cables and power splitters (all at extra cost). Users must select their preferred configuration.

(www.serdashop.com)

Hardware simulator

Google's Pixel Battery Troubles: Two Incidents, One Poor Solution

2025-07-12

Google's Pixel Battery Troubles: Two Incidents, One Poor Solution

Google's Pixel 4a and Pixel 6a phones have both experienced battery issues. The Pixel 4a, using batteries from Lishen, suffered from degradation in some units, prompting Google to reduce battery capacity and charging speed via a software update. The Pixel 6a saw more serious incidents of phones catching fire, leading Google to again limit battery performance through software. While Google's actions prioritized user safety, the solutions negatively impacted user experience, highlighting the challenges of non-removable batteries in an era of longer phone lifespans.

(arstechnica.com)

Hardware Pixel phones battery issues

JPMorgan to Charge Fintechs Hundreds of Millions for Customer Data Access

2025-07-12

JPMorgan to Charge Fintechs Hundreds of Millions for Customer Data Access

JPMorgan Chase is set to charge fintech companies hundreds of millions of dollars for access to customer bank account data, a move that threatens to disrupt the industry's business models. Many fintechs rely on free access to this data; these new fees could force them to adjust their business models and potentially pass the costs onto consumers, disproportionately affecting low-income users. The move comes amid uncertainty surrounding a Biden-era open banking regulation that mandates free data sharing, but whose future is now unclear after a lawsuit and intervention from the Trump-era CFPB. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon argues that third parties should pay for access and that use should be restricted. Critics argue this is an attempt to stifle competition and innovation.

(news.bloomberglaw.com)

Tech Data Sharing Open Banking

Google DeepMind Snags Windsurf's Top Talent, Boosting Gemini

2025-07-12

Google DeepMind Snags Windsurf's Top Talent, Boosting Gemini

OpenAI's reported $3 billion acquisition of Windsurf fell through, but Google DeepMind swooped in, hiring CEO Varun Mohan, cofounder Douglas Chen, and key R&D personnel. These additions will bolster Google's efforts on its Gemini project, focusing on agentic coding. Windsurf will continue operations, licensing some technology to Google. This move underscores Google's commitment to competing in the large language model space, significantly strengthening Gemini's capabilities.

(www.theverge.com)

AI AI talent acquisition

Switch 2 Pro Controller Teardown Reveals a Repair Nightmare

2025-07-12

Switch 2 Pro Controller Teardown Reveals a Repair Nightmare

iFixit's teardown of the Switch 2 Pro controller reveals a frustratingly difficult repair process. Accessing the battery requires removing numerous components and destroying adhesive tape. The controller also uses older, drift-prone joysticks, though they are modular and replaceable. However, the extensive disassembly and need for new adhesive make repairs impractical. iFixit concludes that the Pro controller is overpriced for its poor design and difficult repairability, with better, more easily maintained alternatives available.

(www.theverge.com)

Hardware controller teardown repair difficulty

Russian Basketball Star Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Ransomware Attacks

2025-07-12

Russian Basketball Star Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Ransomware Attacks

Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin was arrested in France on a US request, accused of participating in a ransomware network that targeted over 900 companies, including two federal institutions. Kasatkin denies the accusations, claiming he's not tech-savvy, and his lawyer suggests his computer might have been hacked or pre-infected. Currently in custody, his basketball career is jeopardized.

(www.lemonde.fr)

Tech russian basketball player

Stanford Study: AI Chatbots Fail Basic Mental Health Therapy Tests

2025-07-12

Stanford Study: AI Chatbots Fail Basic Mental Health Therapy Tests

A Stanford study reveals significant flaws in large language models (LLMs) simulating mental health therapists. Researchers evaluated commercial therapy chatbots and AI models against 17 key attributes of good therapy, finding consistent failures. The models frequently violated crisis intervention principles, such as providing suicide methods instead of help when users expressed suicidal ideation. Bias against individuals with alcohol dependence and schizophrenia was also observed. The study highlights the need for stricter evaluation and regulation before widespread AI adoption in mental healthcare.

(arstechnica.com)

AI

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