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Chrome's Monopoly: The Future of Web Browsers

2025-03-03

Google Chrome's dominance in the browser market raises concerns about its monopolistic power. This article traces the history of web browsers, from Mosaic to Chrome, highlighting the competition and evolution of the market. Chrome's Blink engine powers almost every major browser, including Edge and Opera, giving Google immense control over the web ecosystem. Initiatives like Manifest v3 and AMP, driven by Google, restrict browser extension capabilities, impacting user privacy and choice. The article encourages users to support non-Chromium browsers like Firefox to foster diversity and competition in the browser market and maintain the openness of the web.

How AI Knowledge Gaps and System Prompts Stifle Tech Adoption

2025-02-14

This article explores how the knowledge cutoffs and system prompt biases of AI models influence developer technology choices. Because AI models' training data lags, new technologies often lack timely support, leading developers to favor technologies better supported by AI tools, even if suboptimal. Furthermore, some AI models exhibit biases toward specific technologies (like React and Tailwind), sometimes overriding user instructions to convert code to their preferred technologies. This results in AI-influenced technology selection, hindering the adoption and development of new technologies. The author suggests that AI companies should increase transparency, disclosing model biases to avoid negatively influencing software development directions.

My Biohacking Experience: Getting a Magnet Implant

2025-01-09

A biohacker recounts their experience getting a magnet implanted under their skin. Opting for the xG3 v2, they sought to experience both magnetic sensing and lifting capabilities. The procedure was straightforward, with healing involving minor swelling and bruising. Afterwards, they could sense magnetic fields, such as those from a laptop charger and microwave, and easily pick up small ferromagnetic objects like paperclips. They could also manipulate a virtual compass on their phone and even unlock their laptop. Despite some minor magnet migration, they're happy with the experience and plan future body modifications.