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FlakeHub Boosts Nix Deployments: Get Store Paths Without Evaluation

2025-02-15

FlakeHub Boosts Nix Deployments: Get Store Paths Without Evaluation

Nix's powerful build capabilities rely on evaluating store paths, which can be expensive on resource-constrained devices. FlakeHub introduces "resolved store paths," allowing users to obtain store paths without using Nix and pull directly from the FlakeHub Cache, significantly boosting deployment efficiency for NixOS, Home Manager, and nix-darwin configurations. The `fh` command-line tool simplifies resolving paths and applying configurations, offering significant advantages in cloud environments and on resource-constrained devices. This feature works with FlakeHub Cache; paid plans unlock private flakes and other advanced features.

(determinate.systems)

Development Deployment Efficiency

Kotlin, Swift, and Ruby Fall Out of Tiobe's Top 20

2025-04-14

Kotlin, Swift, and Ruby Fall Out of Tiobe's Top 20

The latest Tiobe Programming Community index shows Kotlin, Swift, and Ruby dropping out of the top 20 most popular programming languages. According to Tiobe CEO Paul Jansen, these languages have lost traction and are declining. The decline is attributed to their primary use in specific mobile platforms (Kotlin for Android, Swift for iOS), with cross-platform alternatives now readily available. Furthermore, Python's dominance leaves less room for Ruby.

(www.infoworld.com)

Development Tiobe index

Remembering Jim Boddie, Pioneer of the Single-Chip DSP

2025-07-01

Remembering Jim Boddie, Pioneer of the Single-Chip DSP

James R. "Jim" Boddie, a pioneer of the programmable, single-chip digital signal processor (DSP), passed away on December 2nd at age 74. While at AT&T Bell Labs, he led the development of one of the industry's first successful DSPs, the DSP1, and subsequently five generations of DSPs, enabling countless applications from massive telephone switching systems to tiny hearing aids. His contributions extended beyond technology, encompassing exceptional team leadership; he was a recipient of the IEEE Liebmann Award. Even in retirement, he created a 3D virtual tour of the Alamo. His legacy of innovation will continue to inspire.

(spectrum.ieee.org)

Tech Digital Signal Processor

Blender 5.0 Linux Gets Experimental HDR Support (Wayland/Vulkan)

2025-06-27

Blender 5.0's upcoming Linux release will experimentally support High Dynamic Range (HDR) displays, but only when using Wayland and Vulkan. This means you'll need an HDR monitor, a Wayland desktop environment, and Vulkan acceleration to use it. The feature is currently under testing and its inclusion in the final release is not guaranteed.

(www.phoronix.com)

Development

Meta's AI-Optimized Concrete Cuts Data Center Emissions

2025-07-17

Meta's AI-Optimized Concrete Cuts Data Center Emissions

Meta partnered with Amrize to develop a new, AI-optimized concrete mix for its upcoming Rosemount, Minnesota data center. Leveraging open-source AI models and real-world data, this innovative concrete is projected to reduce the carbon footprint by 35% compared to traditional mixes, without sacrificing strength or construction speed. This collaboration showcases the potential of AI in materials science and sustainable infrastructure development.

(nerds.xyz)

Tech

A Tiny Forth for the 6502: Under 600 Bytes

2025-03-28

A Tiny Forth for the 6502: Under 600 Bytes

This article details a highly minimized Forth implementation for the 8-bit 6502 CPU, achieving a size of under 600 bytes. The author compares two interpreter models: Direct Threaded Code (DTC) and Minimal Threaded Code (MTC), opting for DTC for its smaller size. The project focuses on size over performance, aiming to verify standard DTC against MTC variations. The resulting Forth includes core primitives and is tested with `my_hello_world.FORTH`, demonstrating functionality.

(github.com)

Development

The Productivity Paradox: Time May Not Exist

2025-06-25

The Productivity Paradox: Time May Not Exist

This article explores how modern physics' understanding of time upends our perception of productivity. From Newton's absolute time to Einstein's relativity and the absence of time variables in quantum mechanics, the article argues that time may not objectively exist but rather emerges from quantum entanglement. Recent research suggests time is a phenomenon created by observers participating in quantum systems. This changes our understanding of productivity: focus and commitment are not just about efficiency but about participating in the creation of time itself. The article concludes with some quantum physics-based productivity management strategies, such as embracing quantum superposition scheduling and leveraging consciousness-dependent time creation.

(multiverseemployeehandbook.com)

Misc

Ten New Words for the AI Communication Age

2025-05-03

Ten New Words for the AI Communication Age

The rise of AI has fundamentally altered how we communicate. This article humorously introduces ten new terms to describe this shift, such as 'chatjacked' (AI hijacking conversations), 'prasted' (pasting AI output verbatim), 'prompt ponged' (AI-driven back-and-forth), and 'AI'm a Writer Now' (AI-empowered writing). It vividly illustrates AI's impact on communication, prompting reflection on authorship, sincerity, and the meaning of genuine connection. A fun yet thought-provoking piece urging us to consider how to maintain authentic communication in the age of AI.

(davidduncan.substack.com)

AI

Tom Lehrer, Genius Satirist and Math Professor, Dies at 97

2025-07-28

Tom Lehrer, Genius Satirist and Math Professor, Dies at 97

Tom Lehrer, the renowned mathematical satirist known for his sharp wit and insightful songs like "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park," passed away at the age of 97. A Harvard prodigy who earned a math degree at 18, Lehrer later transitioned to a successful music career, lampooning marriage, politics, racism, and the Cold War. However, he eventually abandoned his musical pursuits to return to teaching mathematics at Harvard and other universities. Despite a relatively small body of work, his influence on subsequent musicians is undeniable. In 2020, he released his lyrics into the public domain, allowing free use of his work. Lehrer's life was a unique blend of academic brilliance and artistic genius.

(www.cnn.com)

Misc

Dusk OS: A Minimalist OS for the Post-Collapse World

2025-05-13

Dusk OS is a 32-bit Forth-based operating system designed for survival in a post-civilizational collapse scenario. It aggressively prioritizes simplicity, sacrificing some features for extreme efficiency and ease of operation. Using an 'almost C' compiler, Dusk OS easily ports existing UNIX C code and boasts an incredibly small footprint (a complete system is under 6000 lines of code). It's fully self-hosting, runs smoothly on older hardware, and possesses a remarkably high "power density," challenging conventional software culture.

(duskos.org)

Development

PDCurses: A Cross-Platform Public Domain Curses Library

2025-04-18

PDCurses: A Cross-Platform Public Domain Curses Library

PDCurses is a public domain curses library supporting DOS, OS/2, Windows console, X11, and SDL. It implements most X/Open and System V R4 curses functions, allowing recompilation of text-mode curses programs into GUI applications via its X11 and SDL ports. Primarily distributed as source code, pre-compiled libraries may also be available. Find the latest version at https://pdcurses.org/.

(github.com)

Development Curses Library Cross-platform

EU's ProtectEU Plan: Same Old Wine in New Bottles

2025-05-01

EU's ProtectEU Plan: Same Old Wine in New Bottles

The EU's new five-year strategic plan, ProtectEU, aims to address internal security threats, but continues the problematic approach of its predecessor, the Security Union Strategy. It promotes dangerous proposals like 'chat control', further empowers surveillance agencies like Europol, and pushes for increased access to encrypted data, effectively mandating backdoors in digital systems. The plan also seeks to update data retention rules, potentially leading to mass surveillance of internet users and chilling effects on free speech and political participation. Ultimately, ProtectEU reinforces an oppressive law enforcement infrastructure, exacerbating the marginalization of vulnerable groups.

(edri.org)

Tech

Amazing Binz: A West Philly Discount Store's Secret

2025-06-05

Amazing Binz: A West Philly Discount Store's Secret

A discount store called Amazing Binz opened in West Philadelphia, sparking curiosity and controversy among residents. The store sells overstock and returned goods from major retailers at daily decreasing prices, attracting a large customer base but also raising questions about consumerism, excess goods, and neighborhood change. The author, through a week-long observation, reveals the store's operating model, its source of goods, and its impact on the community, showcasing the rise and fall of the reverse logistics industry and the cycle of goods in a consumer society.

(defector.com)

Startup reverse logistics discount store

Pixel-Based Local Sound OLED: The Screen Becomes the Speaker

2025-05-29

A POSTECH research team has unveiled the world's first Pixel-Based Local Sound OLED technology, enabling each pixel to emit distinct sounds, effectively turning the display into a multi-channel speaker array. Successfully demonstrated on a 13-inch OLED panel, this breakthrough eliminates the need for external speakers, offering immersive audio directly from the screen. Published in Advanced Science, this technology addresses the limitations of traditional displays by enabling truly localized sound experiences. Imagine a car where the driver hears navigation while the passenger enjoys music, all from the same screen. This innovation promises a revolution in mobile, automotive, and VR displays.

(www.sciencedaily.com)

Tech Display Technology

Huawei's 3000km Range Solid-State Battery Patent Shakes Up the EV Market

2025-06-30

Huawei's 3000km Range Solid-State Battery Patent Shakes Up the EV Market

Huawei has filed a patent for a sulfide-based solid-state battery boasting a 3,000km range and 5-minute ultra-fast charging. This breakthrough signals Huawei's ambitious entry into the rapidly evolving solid-state battery landscape and could reshape the electric vehicle market. The patent describes a battery with energy densities of 400-500 Wh/kg, two to three times that of conventional lithium-ion cells. Huawei's innovation lies in improving electrochemical stability by nitrogen-doping the sulfide electrolyte, addressing a major hurdle for sulfide-based battery commercialization. While the 3,000km range and 5-minute charge remain theoretical, the technology showcases China's accelerating lead in next-generation battery technology, sparking concern and attention from global competitors.

(carnewschina.com)

Tech

Mysterious Wifi Latency Spikes Solved: It Was Qt5!

2025-01-02

For eight months, the author battled intermittent 2000ms+ wifi latency spikes, crippling gaming and video calls. New network adapters, OS reinstalls—nothing worked. The culprit? MediBang Paint Pro, using Qt5 (<5.14). Its QNetworkAccessManager incessantly checks for wifi interface changes, causing massive lag. The fix? Setting the environment variable QT_BEARER_POLL_TIMEOUT to -1.

(ryuuta.net)

Development Wifi issues Network Latency

Amazon's Secret AR Glasses Project: 'Amelia' for Delivery Drivers

2025-09-11

Amazon's Secret AR Glasses Project: 'Amelia' for Delivery Drivers

Amazon is secretly developing augmented reality (AR) glasses codenamed 'Jayhawk,' featuring a full-color display in one eye, microphones, speakers, and a camera. While a consumer version is expected in late 2026 or early 2027, Amazon plans to launch a bulkier, delivery-focused version called 'Amelia' for its drivers as early as next year, with an initial production run of 100,000 units. These glasses will use a small display to provide turn-by-turn navigation and delivery instructions, showcasing AR's potential in logistics. This move positions Amazon alongside Meta and Google in the burgeoning AR glasses market.

(www.theverge.com)

Tech

Cross-Platform E2EE for RCS Messaging: Apple and Google Team Up

2025-03-14

Cross-Platform E2EE for RCS Messaging: Apple and Google Team Up

Great news for messaging privacy! Apple and Google are collaborating to bring end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging across platforms. This means future RCS messages between iPhones and Android devices will be protected by E2EE, preventing third parties from accessing message content. This breakthrough comes thanks to an updated RCS standard from the GSM Association, utilizing the MLS protocol for interoperable encryption. Apple confirmed they'll add E2EE support for RCS to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS in future updates. Google also stated they'll work swiftly with the mobile ecosystem to implement this crucial user protection.

(www.theverge.com)

Tech E2EE

CherryTree Computers Ditches BBB Accreditation: Why Pay for a Logo?

2025-07-22

CherryTree Computers has stopped paying for Better Business Bureau (BBB) accreditation. They found the accreditation process to be more about paying for a logo than a true reflection of business practices. A false negative review was wrongly linked to their business, and the BBB proved unable to rectify the situation. This, coupled with the realization that the BBB offers little actual protection, led to their decision. CherryTree believes their services and happy customers speak for themselves.

(mycherrytree.com)

Startup BBB accreditation business reputation

The Power of Community: How Shared Goals Supercharge Motivation

2025-06-29

Ever struggled with a lack of motivation? This author shares personal experiences demonstrating the immense power of community in boosting drive. Using contrasting examples from StarCraft and Brawl Stars, the article highlights how shared goals within a community can significantly amplify motivation compared to solo efforts. It explores the mechanics behind this, including approval-seeking and the availability heuristic, and offers actionable advice on joining or creating productive communities to unlock your potential.

(alanwu.xyz)

Misc motivation goals

EU Scrutinizes Apple's New App Developer Fees

2025-01-13

EU Scrutinizes Apple's New App Developer Fees

Bloomberg reports that Apple's new fees for app developers are under scrutiny by the European Union's antitrust regulators. Concerns have been raised that the new "core technology fee" could inflate costs for software makers. The EU is investigating whether the new charges will be passed on to consumers and whether developers will be forced to adjust their business models. Apple claims that 85% of developers on its App Store don't pay any commission.

(finance.yahoo.com)

Tech Antitrust

AI Research Update: Reinforcement Learning and Interpretability Take Center Stage

2025-05-26

AI Research Update: Reinforcement Learning and Interpretability Take Center Stage

Sholto Douglas and Trenton Bricken from Anthropic join Dwarkesh Patel's podcast to discuss the latest advancements in AI research. The past year has seen breakthroughs in reinforcement learning (RL) applied to language models, particularly excelling in competitive programming and mathematics. However, achieving long-term autonomous performance requires addressing limitations such as lack of contextual understanding and difficulty handling complex, open-ended tasks. In interpretability research, analyzing model "circuits" provides insights into the model's reasoning process, even revealing hidden biases and malicious behaviors. Future AI research will focus on enhancing model reliability, interpretability, and adaptability, as well as addressing the societal challenges posed by AGI.

(www.dwarkesh.com)

AI

Unlocking Intrinsic Motivation: The Secret to Effortless Learning

2025-04-29

Unlocking Intrinsic Motivation: The Secret to Effortless Learning

The author recounts a dramatic shift in their learning experience, from complete lack of motivation to intense focus. They attribute this transformation to 'intrinsic motivation,' the drive stemming from the inherent enjoyment of an activity. The piece delves into Self-Determination Theory (SDT), explaining how autonomy, competence, and relatedness impact intrinsic motivation. Research reveals that rewards can sometimes backfire, while autonomy and positive feedback boost it. The author connects personal experiences with research, illustrating how to cultivate intrinsic motivation and exploring the complex relationship between competition and intrinsic motivation.

(erringtowardsanswers.substack.com)

Development intrinsic motivation self-determination theory

Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou Overtakes Tokyo-Yokohama as Top Innovation Cluster

2025-09-02

Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou Overtakes Tokyo-Yokohama as Top Innovation Cluster

The UN's World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) announced that Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou has surpassed Tokyo-Yokohama to become the world's leading innovation cluster in its 2025 Global Innovation Index. This shift is due to WIPO's updated ranking criteria, which now incorporates venture capital investments, highlighting the translation of scientific knowledge into marketable products. The revised methodology led to a rise in US clusters and a boost for Indian clusters, while East Asian clusters saw a relative decline. China boasts the most clusters in the top 100, with 24.

(www.yahoo.com)

Tech Global Innovation Index Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou

Germline Engineering: A Roadmap to Superbabies

2025-04-06

Germline Engineering: A Roadmap to Superbabies

This article explores the potential of germline engineering to create 'superbabies.' The author recounts a 2023 conference on polygenic embryo screening in Boston, criticizing the scientific establishment's reluctance to embrace gene editing. The author and their cofounder delve into the potential of gene editing to enhance intelligence, reduce disease risk, and extend lifespan, highlighting the superior scalability of gene editing compared to embryo selection. They introduce Sergiy Velychko's 'Super-SOX' technology, which enables efficient creation of naive embryonic stem cells, opening unprecedented opportunities for gene editing. The article also explores alternative gene editing techniques, such as creating eggs and sperm from stem cells, and addresses legal and ethical challenges. Ultimately, the author calls for increased investment and research into this technology, viewing it as a 'backup plan' to potential AI risks.

(www.lesswrong.com)

Tech superbabies

Rotten Tomatoes Inflation: A Hollywood Secret?

2025-08-20

Rotten Tomatoes Inflation: A Hollywood Secret?

A recent observation of nearly every film on Rotten Tomatoes being labeled "Certified Fresh" sparked suspicion. Data analysis reveals a significant rise in Rotten Tomatoes' average score over the past decade, coinciding with Fandango's acquisition. The author suggests Rotten Tomatoes may be manipulating scores by expanding its reviewer pool to include those giving more favorable reviews. While this might boost box office numbers short-term, it's detrimental to the long-term health of the film industry.

(www.statsignificant.com)

Tech Rotten Tomatoes movie ratings

The Surprisingly Long History of a Simple Joke: 'From Here?'

2025-08-13

The Surprisingly Long History of a Simple Joke: 'From Here?'

This article traces the surprisingly long history of the simple yet effective joke, "From here?" Initially appearing in the 1974 TV series *Porridge*, it later found its way into *Never Say Never Again*. The author meticulously investigates its appearances in other shows, including *Man About the House* and Tom O'Connor's album, ultimately tracing it back to a 1966 medical journal. This journey reveals the evolution and spread of jokes and the fascinating nature of cultural transmission.

(www.dirtyfeed.org)

Misc Joke origin Cultural transmission Television

Ruby Blocks, Procs, and Lambdas: Subtle Differences in Closures

2025-05-21

Ruby Blocks, Procs, and Lambdas: Subtle Differences in Closures

This article delves into the differences between blocks, procs, and lambdas in Ruby. While all group code for execution, they differ subtly: Procs are objects, assignable and callable with methods, unlike blocks which are solely part of method call syntax; a method call allows at most one block but multiple procs; lambdas check argument counts, procs don't; and lambdas and procs handle the `return` keyword differently. The article also explains closures, the origins of the names 'proc' and 'lambda', and touches upon lambda calculus and anonymous functions.

(blog.awaxman.com)

Development

50-Year Latency: Woman Dies From Prion Disease Contracted in Childhood

2025-05-30

50-Year Latency: Woman Dies From Prion Disease Contracted in Childhood

Scientists report a rare case of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) in a 58-year-old woman, likely contracted through contaminated human growth hormone (HGH) treatments received 50 years prior. This potentially represents the longest documented latency period for this fatal disease. The case highlights the insidious nature of prion diseases: long incubation periods and resistance to standard sterilization methods. While cadaver-derived HGH is banned, the potential for delayed onset cases remains a concern.

(gizmodo.com)

Tech prion disease Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease human growth hormone

SK Telecom Data Breach: 25 Million Users Offered Free SIM Replacements

2025-04-29

SK Telecom Data Breach: 25 Million Users Offered Free SIM Replacements

South Korea's largest mobile carrier, SK Telecom, experienced a USIM data breach affecting potentially 25 million users. While names and financial information were not compromised, the breach poses a risk of SIM swapping attacks. SK Telecom is offering free SIM card replacements, but due to limited inventory, only 6 million replacements are available until May. Enhanced fraud detection systems are in place, and users are encouraged to pre-book online replacements.

(www.bleepingcomputer.com)

Tech SIM swapping

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