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arXivLabs: Experimenting with Community Collaboration

2025-05-28

arXivLabs is a framework for developing and sharing new arXiv features directly on the website, in collaboration with the community. Participants, individuals and organizations alike, embrace arXiv's values of openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy. arXiv is committed to these values and only works with partners who share them. Got an idea to enhance the arXiv community? Explore arXivLabs.

(arxiv.org)

Development

Firefox's Trust Shattered: The Rise of Privacy-Focused Browsers

2025-03-02

Mozilla's recent code commit removing the 'we don't sell your data' promise from Firefox has triggered a major trust crisis. A survey reveals over a third of respondents no longer trust Mozilla. This has spurred a search for alternative browsers. The article lists privacy-focused options like LibreWolf, Waterfox, Zen Browser, GNOME Web, Ungoogled Chromium, GNU Icecat, Pale Moon, Brave, and Ladybird, comparing their strengths and weaknesses. Mozilla's actions may lead to a more fragmented browser market, ultimately driving stronger privacy standards.

(boilingsteam.com)

Tech Browsers

Smartphone Camera Sensors Revolutionize Antimatter Research

2025-04-07

Smartphone Camera Sensors Revolutionize Antimatter Research

The AEgIS collaboration, led by the Technical University of Munich, has repurposed smartphone camera sensors to create a detector capable of imaging antiproton annihilations in real time with unprecedented 0.6-micrometer resolution – a 35-fold improvement. This breakthrough, using 60 integrated camera sensors for a total of 3840 megapixels, surpasses previous methods relying on photographic plates. Human analysis of the images, despite its time-consuming nature, proved crucial for achieving this accuracy. This technology opens new avenues for studying low-energy antiparticle annihilation and the gravitational effects on antihydrogen.

(home.cern)

Tech

Piramidal Hiring Backend Engineer for Neural Data Platform

2025-09-11

Piramidal Hiring Backend Engineer for Neural Data Platform

Piramidal is seeking a software engineer to build and maintain the infrastructure and backend systems for its flagship neural data platform. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience at product-driven companies, proficiency in Python and other backend languages, containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Kubernetes), relational databases (e.g., Postgres/MySQL), and web technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React). The role involves close collaboration with ML engineers to iterate on applying the latest models and working with the product team and internal customers to understand their needs and implement effective solutions. Piramidal is dedicated to redirecting technology to maximize human potential, with a core mission of supporting cognitive liberty.

(www.ycombinator.com)

Development neural data

Apple's App Store in Brazil: Massive Revenue, Regulatory Battles

2025-09-09

Apple's App Store in Brazil: Massive Revenue, Regulatory Battles

A new study reveals that Apple's Brazilian App Store generated R$63.8 billion (approximately $11.7 billion) for Brazilian developers last year, with 90% of that revenue commission-free. Despite this, Apple faces ongoing regulatory pressure in Brazil, navigating an antitrust lawsuit from MercadoLibre and court orders mandating sideloading and alternative payment methods. Apple is working with CADE, Brazil's competition watchdog, to delay enforcement and highlight the App Store's positive impact on Brazilian developers and the economy.

(9to5mac.com)

Tech

Quiet Homelab: OpenShift Cluster on Refurbished ThinkCentre Tinys

2025-05-27

Quiet Homelab: OpenShift Cluster on Refurbished ThinkCentre Tinys

This post details a low-power, quiet homelab built using refurbished Lenovo ThinkCentre Tiny PCs. Running Red Hat Enterprise Linux, these compact machines are used to host an OpenShift cluster, though they're versatile enough for Kubernetes or other containerized applications. The author details the hardware, costs (around €416 total), and even provides a 3D-printed rack-mounting solution. A perfect example of how to build a powerful yet unobtrusive home server setup.

(jan.wildeboer.net)

Development

Michael Larabel: 20 Years of Linux Hardware Benchmarking

2025-06-26

Michael Larabel, founder and principal author of Phoronix.com, has been enriching the Linux hardware experience since 2004. He's written over 20,000 articles covering Linux hardware support, performance, graphics drivers, and more. He's also the lead developer behind the Phoronix Test Suite, Phoromatic, and OpenBenchmarking.org – automated benchmarking software crucial to the Linux community.

(www.phoronix.com)

Tech

101 Life Lessons from a Veteran Writer and Publisher

2025-05-13

101 Life Lessons from a Veteran Writer and Publisher

A seasoned writer, editor, and publisher with over three decades of experience shares 101 invaluable life lessons. These insightful rules cover work, relationships, finances, and spirituality, offering guidance on everything from timely work completion and respectful interactions to maintaining a positive attitude and avoiding toxic people. The wisdom imparted transcends personal life, providing valuable insights for professional success.

(mitchhorowitz.substack.com)

Misc wisdom success principles

A 1989 Facit A2400 Terminal: A Nostalgic Unix Tale

2025-08-26

This post recounts the author's experience using Facit A2400 terminals and Unix computers in 1989. In the pre-internet era, manuals were physical, and the author even developed a special curses library. Years later, the author donated a Facit A2400 terminal to Linuxhotel for use in introductory Unix courses, allowing younger generations to experience the past work environment. The terminal is connected via a Shuttle PC running OpenBSD at 19200 baud. While lacking an ESC key, it's emulated via a compose key.

(jpmens.net)

Misc Retro Terminal

AmigaOS 3.2.3 Released: Classic OS Gets a Major Update

2025-04-13

AmigaOS 3.2.3 Released: Classic OS Gets a Major Update

AmigaOS 3.2, a classic operating system, receives a significant update with the release of version 3.2.3. Hyperion Entertainment, the current steward of AmigaOS, has incorporated over 50 fixes and enhancements spanning two years. Key improvements include updates to the ReAction widget toolkit and TextEditor. Notably, this update supports classic 68K Amigas with ARM accelerators, and even the most basic A500 can run it. While rumors suggest delays for a new Amiga console, Hyperion denies involvement and expresses willingness to collaborate.

(www.tomshardware.com)

Tech OS Update

Intel Reboots 'Intel Inside': 30 Years Later, the Brand Gets a Reboot

2025-04-03

Thirty years ago, 'Intel Inside' took the world by storm, inextricably linking Intel with the personal computer. Now, at its Vision 2025 event in Las Vegas, Intel has redefined its iconic brand. The new slogan, "That's the power of Intel Inside," not only evokes nostalgia but emphasizes the crucial role Intel, its partners, and customers play in today's world. From its initial focus on processors, to the integrated Centrino platform, and the performance-driven Core series, Intel Inside has evolved alongside technology, ultimately returning to its core brand value: highlighting how Intel technology empowers individuals and the global community. This rebranding reignites the brand's passion.

(www.tomshardware.com)

Tech

Bitnami Public Catalog Overhaul: Migration to Secure Images and Legacy Repo

2025-07-19

Bitnami Public Catalog Overhaul: Migration to Secure Images and Legacy Repo

Bitnami's public catalog undergoes significant changes on August 28th, 2025. Debian-based images will cease generation and move to a Bitnami Legacy repository. Free images will be streamlined to hardened, secure versions, available only on the 'latest' tag at https://hub.docker.com/u/bitnamisecure. Production-ready containers and Helm charts will transition to Bitnami Secure Images, offering hardened OS, continuous security updates (SLSA Level 3), CVE transparency, SBOMs, compliance artifacts, and enterprise support. All existing images will move to the Bitnami Legacy repository (docker.io/bitnamilegacy) with no further updates or support. Users should update CI/CD pipelines and consider subscribing to Bitnami Secure Images for continued support.

(github.com)

Development Secure Images

Microsoft's Open-Source MS-DOS Editor Remake: A Blast from the Past

2025-06-25

Microsoft's Open-Source MS-DOS Editor Remake: A Blast from the Past

Microsoft has released a modern, open-source remake of its classic MS-DOS Editor, aptly named "Edit." Built with Rust, this cross-platform editor runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux—a significant departure from its 1991 origins in MS-DOS 5.0. The release has delighted longtime users, offering a nostalgic trip back to a simpler time while also providing a user-friendly alternative to complex text editors found on some platforms. The full-screen interface, mouse support, and intuitive menus stand in stark contrast to its predecessor, EDLIN, and even some modern Linux editors like Vim, making it a welcome addition for both seasoned programmers and newcomers alike.

(arstechnica.com)

Development MS-DOS Editor

Switzerland to Release Fully Open-Source Multilingual LLM

2025-07-12

Switzerland to Release Fully Open-Source Multilingual LLM

Researchers from ETH Zurich and EPFL, in collaboration with the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS), are poised to release a fully open-source large language model (LLM). This model, supporting over 1000 languages, features transparent and reproducible training data and will be released under the Apache 2.0 license. The initiative aims to foster open innovation in AI and support broad adoption across science, government, education, and the private sector, while adhering to Swiss data protection laws and the transparency obligations under the EU AI Act. Training leveraged the CSCS's "Alps" supercomputer, powered by over 10,000 NVIDIA Grace Hopper Superchips and utilizing 100% carbon-neutral electricity.

(ethz.ch)

AI

Exotic New Superconductors Delight and Confound

2024-12-13

Exotic New Superconductors Delight and Confound

Three new types of superconductors were discovered this year, challenging our understanding of this phenomenon. These two-dimensional materials, like graphene, exhibit unprecedented flexibility, switching between insulating, conducting, and superconducting states with simple adjustments. One even defies expectations by strengthening in a magnetic field. These discoveries deepen the mystery of superconductivity while offering hope for room-temperature superconductors, potentially revolutionizing energy and transportation.

(www.quantamagazine.org)

Physics superconductors 2D materials quantum physics

International Crime Ring Stole Thousands of iPhones Using Custom Software and Insider Access

2025-03-21

International Crime Ring Stole Thousands of iPhones Using Custom Software and Insider Access

An international crime ring used custom-built software, bribes, and a large network to steal thousands of iPhones immediately after delivery. They bribed AT&T employees for order details and delivery addresses, and used software to circumvent FedEx tracking limitations. The group involved at least 13 people who have been arrested, but the software developer remains at large. The case highlights the need for requiring signatures for valuable deliveries.

(9to5mac.com)

Tech iPhone theft

Microsoft Discontinues iMac Rival Surface Studio 2+

2024-12-13

Microsoft Discontinues iMac Rival Surface Studio 2+

Microsoft has discontinued its Surface Studio 2+, ending its only direct competitor to Apple's iMac. The high-end all-in-one PC, aimed at creative professionals, featured a unique tilting touchscreen display. However, its high price and lagging specs hampered its success. This leaves a gap in the Windows ecosystem for premium all-in-one devices and cements Apple's dominance in this market segment.

(www.macrumors.com)

Hardware All-in-one PC

Pure vs. Impure Engineering: Why Solo Devs Clash with Big Tech

2025-09-11

This article explores the difference between 'pure' and 'impure' software engineering. Pure engineering focuses on technical perfection, akin to art or research, while impure engineering prioritizes efficiency and real-world problem-solving. Big tech needs both, but the current market favors impure engineering, leading to clashes between pure and impure engineers. AI-assisted development benefits impure engineering more, as it helps tackle less novel, time-constrained problems, while pure engineering relies more on individual expertise. The author argues both types demand high skills, just with different focuses.

(www.seangoedecke.com)

Development Engineer Types

DeepMind Robot Achieves Human-Level Competitive Table Tennis

2025-05-02

DeepMind Robot Achieves Human-Level Competitive Table Tennis

A Google DeepMind team has developed a robot capable of competing at a human expert level in table tennis. The research, detailed in a published paper and accompanying videos, showcases the robot's impressive performance in a complex, dynamic environment, representing a significant advancement in AI-powered robotics. The project involved numerous DeepMind researchers, highlighting the power of collaborative research.

(sites.google.com)

AI Table Tennis

Raspberry Pi's Soldering Secret: 60 Million Units and a Refine Process

2025-04-30

Raspberry Pi's Soldering Secret: 60 Million Units and a Refine Process

Early Raspberry Pi production relied on a mix of manual and robotic through-hole soldering, especially for components like the 40-pin GPIO header, Ethernet, and USB ports. This proved inefficient and costly. To overcome this, Raspberry Pi partnered with Sony to implement an innovative lead-free reflow soldering process that simultaneously solders surface-mount and through-hole components. This significantly improved efficiency and product quality, leading to the production of over 60 million units.

(arstechnica.com)

Hardware soldering

Conquering Steam Deck's Immutable Filesystem with Nix and Home Manager

2025-02-09

Conquering Steam Deck's Immutable Filesystem with Nix and Home Manager

The Steam Deck's immutable filesystem makes installing packages that persist across system upgrades tricky. This guide shows how to use Nix and Home Manager to elegantly solve this. Nix is a declarative package manager; simply list your desired packages in a configuration file, and it handles the installation. Home Manager simplifies using Nix. The guide details installing Nix and Home Manager on your Steam Deck, managing packages (installation, removal), and offers tips like creating desktop shortcuts and running garbage collection.

(chrastecky.dev)

Development

AI Bubble Admitted, But OpenAI CEO Plans to Dominate

2025-08-16

AI Bubble Admitted, But OpenAI CEO Plans to Dominate

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledges the current AI hype as a bubble, but emphasizes AI's long-term significance. He likens the situation to the dot-com bubble, stating that while overexcitement exists, the underlying technology holds immense potential. Altman reveals OpenAI's massive investment in data center construction to meet future computational demands and plans to launch more AI products and services. Despite projected $10 billion revenue this year, OpenAI requires substantial funding to achieve its ambitious goals.

(www.theregister.com)

AI

Go Parser Security Risks: Exploiting Unexpected Behaviors in JSON, XML, and YAML

2025-06-21

Go Parser Security Risks: Exploiting Unexpected Behaviors in JSON, XML, and YAML

Go's JSON, XML, and YAML parsers present security risks, allowing attackers to exploit unexpected behaviors to bypass authentication, circumvent authorization, and exfiltrate sensitive data. The post details three attack scenarios: (1) (Un)marshaling unexpected data: exposing data developers intended to be private; (2) Parser differentials: discrepancies between parsers enabling bypasses; and (3) Data format confusion: exploiting cross-format payload handling. Mitigations include using `DisallowUnknownFields` and custom functions to compensate for vulnerabilities in Go's standard library. The authors provide Semgrep rules to help detect vulnerable patterns.

(blog.trailofbits.com)

Development Go security

Single-Dose HIV Vaccine Breakthrough: Dual Adjuvants Trigger Strong Immune Response

2025-06-21

Single-Dose HIV Vaccine Breakthrough: Dual Adjuvants Trigger Strong Immune Response

Researchers at MIT and the Scripps Research Institute have demonstrated that a single vaccine dose, enhanced with two powerful adjuvants, can elicit a strong immune response against HIV. In mice, this dual-adjuvant approach generated significantly more diverse antibodies compared to vaccines with a single adjuvant or no adjuvant. The vaccine lingered in lymph nodes for up to a month, allowing for the generation of a greater number of antibodies. This strategy holds promise for developing single-dose vaccines for various infectious diseases, including HIV and SARS-CoV-2.

(www.sciencedaily.com)

AI HIV vaccine adjuvants immune response

Revolutionizing Embedded Audio DSP Development

2025-05-20

Revolutionizing Embedded Audio DSP Development

Embedded audio DSP development has long suffered from lengthy iteration cycles, complex cross-platform porting, and a lack of real-time configurability and visibility. Traditional workflows require engineers to repeatedly code, compile, and test to fine-tune audio parameters, a process that is time-consuming and hinders A/B comparisons. Furthermore, cross-platform porting is challenging because audio algorithms are often optimized for specific processor architectures, making direct migration to new platforms difficult. This article introduces a new development platform that significantly reduces development time and enables cross-platform reuse by providing graphical audio tools, modular design, and real-time tools—achieving up to a 10x speedup. The platform hides low-level details like word length, byte order, and cache quirks, allowing the same audio graph to run on different architectures (ARM, Xtensa, RISC-V) without code changes.

(switchboard.audio)

Development audio DSP real-time configuration

Supreme Court Unanimously Orders Return of Wrongfully Deported Salvadoran Migrant

2025-04-12

Supreme Court Unanimously Orders Return of Wrongfully Deported Salvadoran Migrant

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant wrongfully deported to El Salvador. The case highlights the administration's disregard for due process in deportation proceedings and the court's determination to check executive overreach. While the Court's opinion was cautiously worded, the justices broadly condemned the administration's actions, setting a precedent for future cases. The case also reveals a secretive agreement between the US and El Salvadoran governments involving the deportation of gang members, the details of which remain unclear. The ultimate outcome hinges on the lower court's enforcement of the Supreme Court's ruling and whether the administration complies with the order to return Abrego Garcia.

(harrylitman.substack.com)

Misc judicial review executive power

Graph Coloring Breakthrough: Near-Optimal Algorithm Achieved

2025-05-15

Graph Coloring Breakthrough: Near-Optimal Algorithm Achieved

Imagine the complexity of managing air traffic at Newark Airport. To prevent collisions, researchers model the problem as a graph coloring problem: each flight path is a line, each location a point. For decades, progress on efficient algorithms was slow. But recently, a breakthrough: a near-linear time algorithm, nearly as fast as theoretically possible, offering new possibilities for air traffic control and other applications. This solves a decades-old problem, a true milestone.

(www.quantamagazine.org)

Development graph coloring

Transgenerational Trauma: Epigenetic Scars of Syrian War

2025-02-28

Transgenerational Trauma: Epigenetic Scars of Syrian War

A groundbreaking study tracked three generations of Syrian refugees, revealing the transgenerational impact of trauma. Researchers found that violence experienced during the Syrian civil war and the Hama attack leaves epigenetic marks on the genomes of descendants, even accelerating biological aging. While the long-term effects of these alterations remain unclear, the study suggests that the impact of traumatic experiences on future generations may be far greater than previously assumed, highlighting the need to take all forms of violence seriously. The research underscores the extraordinary resilience of Syrian refugee families in the face of trauma, as they continue to live fulfilling lives, carry on traditions, and persevere.

(news.ufl.edu)

Tech epigenetics trauma transgenerational inheritance

Amazon CTO Werner Vogels: AI is Not Magic, Clarity is King

2025-08-30

Amazon CTO Werner Vogels: AI is Not Magic, Clarity is King

At Startup Summit 2025, I had a fireside chat with Werner Vogels, Amazon's CTO. He shared two decades of lessons learned building critical internet infrastructure. Key takeaways: focus on problems, not hype; prioritize problem-solving over chasing new tech; distinguish between reversible and irreversible decisions (move fast on the former, slow down on the latter); prioritize security, then operations, then cost; AI is a tool for efficiency, not magic; build only when you can't buy, but own the critical parts; embrace DevOps, engineers are responsible for what they build; manage costs aggressively and make it a product discussion; ultimately, your most valuable asset is time. Clarity of thought is key to success.

(everton.xyz)

Tech Tech Leadership

A Fictitious Prince and European Prejudice: A Masterclass in Self-Promotion

2025-03-16

A Fictitious Prince and European Prejudice: A Masterclass in Self-Promotion

In the 1890s, Calfa, an Armenian, masterfully leveraged European media coverage of Sultan Abdul Hamid II's persecution of Christians in the Ottoman Empire to craft a narrative of himself as a deposed prince in Paris. He skillfully played into existing European stereotypes of an 'oppressed Christian prince' and anti-Muslim sentiment, presenting himself as a dethroned ruler to garner sympathy, support, and credibility. This allowed him to sustain his fabricated identity for an extended period. Calfa's story highlights the interplay between information manipulation and societal biases in achieving personal goals.

(publicdomainreview.org)

Misc political manipulation media strategy

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