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LibreOffice 25.8 Drops Support for Windows 7/8 and 32-bit Systems

2025-08-23

LibreOffice 25.8 Drops Support for Windows 7/8 and 32-bit Systems

LibreOffice 25.8 is here, boasting performance enhancements and new features. However, this release marks the end of support for Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, and 32-bit Windows. Users on these older systems must upgrade to continue using LibreOffice. The update brings significant improvements across the suite, including enhanced hyphenation in Writer, new Excel-style functions in Calc, and improved PDF export capabilities.

(nerds.xyz)

Development System Compatibility

A 90s PC Build Adventure: The Memorable First

2025-08-23

A 90s PC Build Adventure: The Memorable First

Building a PC in the 90s was an adventure. In 1996, the author helped a friend build a computer, sourcing parts from used computer stores, magazine ads, and local shops. Finding compatible parts was a challenge, with limited online resources and the need for in-person purchases. The process involved multiple trips to different stores, including a last-minute dash for a keyboard adapter. The finished PC worked, highlighting the challenges and unique aspects of PC building in the 90s, a stark contrast to today's ease of assembly.

(dfarq.homeip.net)

Hardware pc building 90s tech

Developer's Block: Practical Strategies to Overcome Coding Impasse

2025-08-23

Developers often experience 'developer's block,' a frustrating inability to code. This article explores two common scenarios: the paralysis of starting a new project perfectly and the stagnation of working on existing projects. Perfectionism in new projects leads to over-engineering, while existing projects can suffer from a lack of understanding, burnout, or demotivation. The article offers practical solutions such as incremental learning, recognizing fatigue and taking breaks, incremental development, prototyping, drafting documentation first, avoiding premature optimization, and releasing early and often. These strategies help developers overcome coding blocks and boost productivity.

(underlap.org)

Development

The Artist Behind TWA's Iconic Posters: David Klein

2025-08-23

The Artist Behind TWA's Iconic Posters: David Klein

David Klein, an illustrator and artist best known for his stunning posters for Trans World Airlines (TWA) in the 1950s and 60s, left a lasting legacy. TWA, one of the world's most admired airlines at the time, was a pioneer – the first to hire an African-American stewardess, introduce in-flight movies, and utilize the Boeing 747. After illustrating army manuals during WWII and working as an art director for Broadway, Klein's TWA posters became his most celebrated work, capturing the excitement of post-war air travel with a timeless style that continues to resonate today.

(flashbak.com)

Design

FFmpeg 8.0 "Huffman" Released: Vulkan-Accelerated Decoding/Encoding and More

2025-08-23

FFmpeg 8.0 "Huffman" is here! After several delays, this major release delivers the largest update yet. It introduces a new class of decoders and encoders based on pure Vulkan compute, supporting FFv1 and ProRes RAW (decode only). This unlocks significant speed improvements across various hardware, opening possibilities for non-linear video editing and lossless screen recording/streaming. The release also boasts native decoders for APV, ProRes RAW, RealVideo 6.0, and more, plus hardware-accelerated decoding/encoding enhancements for Vulkan VP9, VAAPI VVC, and OpenHarmony H264/5. Numerous format and filter improvements round out this substantial update.

(ffmpeg.org)

Development Video Codec

DeepCode: Revolutionizing Code Generation with Multi-Agent Systems

2025-08-23

DeepCode: Revolutionizing Code Generation with Multi-Agent Systems

DeepCode is a revolutionary AI-powered code generation platform leveraging multi-agent systems to transform research papers, natural language descriptions, and even URLs into production-ready code. It automates complex algorithm implementation, front-end and back-end development, dramatically reducing development time. DeepCode achieves this through intelligent document parsing, code planning, reference mining, and more, ultimately generating high-quality code, test suites, and documentation, significantly boosting developer productivity. Its modular design and rich toolset make it easily extensible and integrable into various development workflows.

(github.com)

Development automated development

ManimGL: The Engine Behind 3Blue1Brown's Math Animations

2025-08-23

ManimGL: The Engine Behind 3Blue1Brown's Math Animations

ManimGL is a powerful engine for creating precise programmatic animations, primarily used for explanatory math videos. Originating as a personal project by the creator of 3Blue1Brown, it now exists in two versions: the original and a more stable, community-driven edition. This guide focuses on installing and using ManimGL, outlining system requirements (Python 3.7+, FFmpeg, OpenGL, optional LaTeX), installation commands (`pip install manimgl`), useful command-line flags (-w, -o, -s, -so, -n, -f), and custom configuration (custom_config.yml). Resources like Chinese documentation and community contribution information are also provided.

(github.com)

Development animation engine math animation

WWLLN: Mapping Global Lightning Strikes with a Worldwide Sensor Network

2025-08-23

The World Wide Lightning Location Network (WWLLN) operated by the University of Washington uses a global network of very low frequency (VLF) radio sensors to map global lightning activity. By analyzing the time differences of arrival of lightning-generated radio signals at different sensors, the network pinpoints lightning strikes. While ideally hundreds of sensors are needed for uniform coverage, WWLLN currently boasts over 70 and continues to seek more hosting sites. Data is available for research purposes via various avenues, including free monthly subscriptions for site hosts and paid archival data.

(wwlln.net)

Tech lightning detection sensor network

OctaneDB: A Blazing-Fast, Lightweight Vector Database

2025-08-23

OctaneDB: A Blazing-Fast, Lightweight Vector Database

OctaneDB is a lightweight, high-performance Python vector database library boasting 10x faster performance than competitors like Pinecone, ChromaDB, and Qdrant. Built with modern Python and optimized algorithms, it's ideal for AI/ML applications demanding rapid similarity search. Key features include sub-millisecond query times, text embedding support with a ChromaDB-compatible API, GPU acceleration, batch processing, persistent storage, and a simple, intuitive API. OctaneDB offers a compelling alternative for developers seeking speed and ease of use.

(github.com)

AI

Shipping Regulations Halved Lightning Strikes Over Busy Singapore Strait

2025-08-23

Shipping Regulations Halved Lightning Strikes Over Busy Singapore Strait

A new study reveals that the International Maritime Organization's 2020 regulations reducing sulfur emissions from ships led to a nearly 50% decrease in lightning strikes over the busiest shipping lane near Singapore. Researchers believe ship emissions influence ice crystal formation and collisions within clouds, impacting lightning generation. This unplanned experiment highlights the significant, previously underestimated impact of human activity on thunderstorms and offers crucial insights into the effects of human emissions on climate change.

(theconversation.com)

Tech shipping emissions

Google TV Mandates 64-bit Support for Apps

2025-08-23

Google TV Mandates 64-bit Support for Apps

Google announced that starting August 1, 2026, all apps on Google TV and Android TV platforms must support 64-bit architecture and be compatible with 16KB memory page sizes. This means developers must update their apps to include arm64 native code; otherwise, apps won't be accepted on Google Play. The move aims to improve performance, reduce startup times, and prepare for future hardware. Google recommends developers start checking and updating their app code now to ensure compliance.

(nerds.xyz)

Tech

Microsoft Throttles onmicrosoft.com Emails: Upgrade or Face Restrictions

2025-08-23

Microsoft Throttles onmicrosoft.com Emails: Upgrade or Face Restrictions

Microsoft is warning companies using the onmicrosoft.com domain for emails to migrate to a custom domain or face email throttling. Starting October 15th, Microsoft will limit emails to 100 external recipients per organization per 24 hours, gradually expanding to all tenants by June 2026. This aims to combat spammers exploiting the onmicrosoft.com domain. Microsoft advises adding and setting a custom domain as primary to avoid restrictions, but migration might increase admin workload and necessitate credential updates.

(www.theregister.com)

Tech

Record Heat: A Global Workplace Crisis

2025-08-23

Record Heat: A Global Workplace Crisis

A new report from the WHO and WMO warns that record-breaking temperatures are transforming workplaces globally, impacting over 2.4 billion workers through heat stress. High temperatures are causing increased workplace injuries, decreased productivity, and even fatalities. The report calls for bold, coordinated action, including improved heatwave warning systems, adjusted work schedules, redesigned uniforms and workplaces, and emergency preparedness plans. Ultimately, reducing fossil fuel emissions to combat global warming is crucial to addressing this growing challenge.

(www.theverge.com)

Tech heat stress occupational health

China's CO2 Emissions Fall in First Half of 2025, But Challenges Remain

2025-08-23

China's CO2 Emissions Fall in First Half of 2025, But Challenges Remain

China's carbon dioxide emissions fell by 1% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, driven by strong growth in clean energy, extending a decline that began in March 2024. The power sector, a major emissions source, saw a 3% drop in CO2 output, with solar power growth offsetting increased electricity demand. However, rapid expansion in the coal-to-chemicals industry added to emissions, posing a challenge to China's carbon peaking goals. Despite the emissions decrease, China is likely to miss several climate targets, highlighting the need for more ambitious goals in its upcoming Nationally Determined Contribution and 15th Five-Year Plan.

(www.carbonbrief.org)

Tech climate targets

Microsoft Curbs Vulnerability Info Access for Chinese Firms

2025-08-23

Microsoft Curbs Vulnerability Info Access for Chinese Firms

Following July's SharePoint zero-day attacks, seemingly linked to a leak in Microsoft's early-bug-notification program (MAPP), Microsoft has reportedly stopped providing Chinese companies with proof-of-concept exploit code for upcoming vulnerabilities. MAPP typically gives vendors two weeks' advance notice before Patch Tuesday, but now access is restricted for companies in countries required to report vulnerabilities to their governments, including China. These companies will receive general written descriptions instead of PoC code. Security experts see this as a positive step to prevent future leaks.

(www.theregister.com)

Tech

Bluesky Blocks Mississippi Users Over Age-Verification Law

2025-08-23

Bluesky Blocks Mississippi Users Over Age-Verification Law

Bluesky, a social networking startup, has opted to block access from Mississippi users rather than comply with a new state law mandating age verification for all users. Citing resource constraints and concerns about the law's broad scope and privacy implications, Bluesky argues the required technical changes are too extensive for its small team. The company highlights the law's potential to stifle innovation and disproportionately harm smaller platforms. This decision affects only the Bluesky app built on the AT Protocol; other apps may choose a different course of action.

(techcrunch.com)

Tech

US Mines Already Have the Critical Minerals They Need—But They're Being Thrown Away

2025-08-23

US Mines Already Have the Critical Minerals They Need—But They're Being Thrown Away

A new analysis reveals that US mines already produce all the critical minerals needed annually for energy, defense, and technology, but these minerals—including cobalt, lithium, gallium, and rare earth elements—are currently discarded as tailings from other mining operations. The challenge lies in economically recovering these valuable resources. By improving recovery technologies and implementing supportive policies, the US could significantly reduce its reliance on imports and lessen the environmental impact of mining waste, according to the study.

(phys.org)

Tech critical minerals mineral recovery resource utilization

Devenv Simplifies Rust Application Packaging in Nix

2025-08-23

Devenv Simplifies Rust Application Packaging in Nix

Devenv solves the problem of choosing a Rust application packaging tool in Nix. It simplifies development environment configuration with `languages.rust.enable`, providing tools like cargo and rustc. `languages.rust.import` uses crate2nix to package applications, eliminating the need for developers to choose between crate2nix, cargo2nix, and other tools. This unified interface extends to other languages, such as Python using uv2nix. Devenv automatically generates Nix expressions, streamlining the packaging and deployment of Rust applications and improving developer efficiency.

(devenv.sh)

Development

Linux Gaming Anti-Cheat: Why It's So Difficult

2025-08-23

Linux Gaming Anti-Cheat: Why It's So Difficult

The Steam Hardware Survey shows a slow but steady increase in Linux users playing games, but many popular multiplayer titles (like Valorant and League of Legends) remain unplayable due to anti-cheat limitations. This article delves into how modern anti-cheat solutions work, particularly how kernel-level drivers prevent processes from accessing game memory. The author explains why this approach is ineffective on the open Linux system and suggests alternatives for mitigating cheating on Linux, such as improved networking code and code obfuscation. While Linux gamers hope to see wider game support, the technical challenges make this unlikely in the near future.

(tulach.cc)

Game

Three Tips to Conquer Difficult Problems in Software Development

2025-08-23

Three Tips to Conquer Difficult Problems in Software Development

Conquering tough problems in software development isn't easy. This article suggests three practical tips: First, actively listen to your teammates' difficulties and directly ask, "Why is this hard?" Second, encourage deep exploration of seemingly impossible solutions, investigating their feasibility under specific conditions. Even if not ultimately adopted, this process sparks new ideas. Finally, design multiple solutions; even if seemingly time-consuming, a deeper understanding of the problem provides more leverage for the final implementation. Ultimately, collective understanding is far more important than the code itself.

(programmersstone.blog)

Development

Bluesky Blocks Mississippi: Defying Strict Age Verification Laws

2025-08-23

Bluesky Blocks Mississippi: Defying Strict Age Verification Laws

Social media platform Bluesky announced it's blocking all Mississippi IP addresses in protest of a recent Supreme Court decision upholding the state's strict age verification law. Bluesky argues the law's requirements—identifying and tracking all users under 18 and demanding sensitive personal information from all users—are impossible to meet with current resources and disproportionately harm smaller platforms and free speech. This makes Bluesky the first major platform to take such drastic action in response to the law.

(www.wired.com)

Tech

Management Tip: Now, Together

2025-08-23

Management Tip: Now, Together

This post introduces a highly effective management technique called "Now, Together." When an engineer's task is delayed, managers can use one-on-one meeting time to complete the task together with the engineer. This not only solves problems promptly but also uncovers potential obstacles, such as lack of motivation, excessive workload, or undetected blockers. This allows managers to better support team members and improve team efficiency. Overuse of this technique may signal larger management issues requiring further attention.

(natashajaffe.substack.com)

Development

Saying Goodbye to Gmail: My Privacy-Focused Email Migration

2025-08-23

After years of using Gmail, I decided to switch to a more privacy-respecting email provider, Mailbox.org, prioritizing my data security. I chose Mailbox.org for its integrated PGP encryption and compatibility with my preferred Apple Mail app. The migration process, using the imapsync tool, took several hours but successfully transferred 2.14GB of emails. While slightly complex, the effort was well worth it for enhanced privacy.

(giuliomagnifico.blog)

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Japanese Game Makers Sidestep Apple and Google Fees with External Payment Systems

2025-08-23

Japanese Game Makers Sidestep Apple and Google Fees with External Payment Systems

Nearly 70% of popular Japanese mobile games have adopted external payment systems to avoid hefty commissions from Apple and Google. This move precedes a new Japanese law requiring the tech giants to open their payment systems, which are currently used by almost all users. Switching to external websites for payments reduces commissions from up to 30% to around 5%, boosting profitability for game makers and potentially offering discounts to players. This affects a market estimated at over 1 trillion yen ($6.8 billion).

(english.kyodonews.net)

Game mobile games

From macOS to Arch Linux: A Developer's Journey

2025-08-23

From macOS to Arch Linux: A Developer's Journey

A developer traded his five-year-old MacBook Pro M1 Max for a budget Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G7 AMD laptop running Arch Linux (Omarchy). After a month, he found Linux, while lacking some macOS polish (e.g., screenshot tools and backups), offered unparalleled customization. By crafting custom shortcuts and configuring various tools, he achieved a workflow comparable to, or even exceeding, his macOS experience. He embraced the freedom to tailor his OS, happily accepting compromises in battery life and thermals. This transition highlighted the joy of a highly customizable system.

(www.ssp.sh)

Development

Kernel Community Debates AI-Generated Patches

2025-08-23

The Linux kernel community is grappling with the rise of AI-assisted coding tools. Submissions using LLMs to generate patches have sparked debate, with proposals to add tags identifying LLM usage. However, concerns about patch quality, copyright issues, and increased maintainer burden are prevalent, leading some to suggest banning LLM-generated contributions. A consensus remains elusive, but discussions are expanding to encompass a broader AI policy, slated for further discussion at the December Maintainers Summit.

(lwn.net)

Development Code Patches

Japanese City Proposes Smartphone Usage Limit: Two Hours a Day

2025-08-23

Japanese City Proposes Smartphone Usage Limit: Two Hours a Day

Toyoake City in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, is drafting an ordinance recommending residents limit their smartphone use to two hours daily outside of work and school. This would be Japan's first such municipal regulation, aiming to address concerns about excessive technology use impacting health and family life. The proposed ordinance, effective October 1st, urges children to stop using smartphones by 9 p.m. (elementary school) and 10 p.m. (junior high and older). While penalties aren't included, the city hopes to encourage reflection on smartphone habits and will collaborate with schools and parents to promote healthy device use.

(english.kyodonews.net)

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Type-Safe PubSub and Registry for Gleam Actors

2025-08-23

Type-Safe PubSub and Registry for Gleam Actors

Glyn is a library providing a type-safe PubSub and registry for Gleam actors, with support for distributed clustering. Built on the Erlang syn library, it offers two complementary actor communication systems: PubSub for broadcasting events and a registry for direct command routing. Glyn seamlessly integrates with Gleam's actor model using selector composition patterns. Explicit decoders are required for type safety when sending messages between nodes in a cluster. The code examples demonstrate defining message types, creating decoders, and using PubSub and the registry for actor communication. Multi-channel actor integration is also showcased, enabling more complex communication scenarios.

(github.com)

Development

Top Secret: A Novel Text Filtering Tool for Protecting Sensitive Information

2025-08-23

Top Secret: A Novel Text Filtering Tool for Protecting Sensitive Information

Protecting sensitive information is crucial when interacting with chatbots and LLMs. Top Secret is a new tool that combines regular expressions and Named Entity Recognition (NER) to effectively filter sensitive information, such as PII and locations, from free text. Beyond filtering, Top Secret generates a mapping to restore filtered values in responses, ensuring conversational integrity without compromising sensitive data. It also functions as a database validation tool, preventing sensitive information from being stored. Top Secret offers flexible configuration, allowing filters to be enabled or disabled as needed.

(thoughtbot.com)

Development sensitive data filtering named entity recognition

Cloudflare Launches First MoQ CDN: The Beginning of the End for WebRTC?

2025-08-23

Cloudflare has officially launched its Media over QUIC (MoQ) CDN, a technical preview of a new standard aiming to replace WebRTC, HLS/DASH, and RTMP/SRT for real-time media streaming. Developers can test it using Cloudflare's public endpoint and various client libraries, even building live broadcasts quickly with provided Web Component APIs. While currently limited in features (e.g., lacking authentication and Safari support), this marks a significant step forward for MoQ, hinting at a revolution in real-time media delivery.

(moq.dev)

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