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Pee.ie: Ireland's Public Toilet Map Launched

2024-12-31

Pee.ie is a website helping people in Ireland find public restrooms. It uses a shared Google map, allowing users to easily locate nearby toilets. The map relies on updates from users nationwide, who can submit or update existing toilet information. Some toilets are located in shops and service stations; users are encouraged to support these businesses. The website is ad-free and relies on donations to operate.

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Shrinking Rust's Target Directory: A New Compiler Flag

2025-06-02

Large target directories are a common frustration for Rust developers. This post introduces a new method to significantly reduce their size. A new compiler flag, `-Zembed-metadata=no`, combined with a new Cargo flag, `-Zno-embed-metadata`, prevents redundant metadata storage in `.rlib` and `.rmeta` files. Tests show a reduction of up to 36.3% in release mode. This feature is currently unstable (nightly), with plans to make it the default, but backward compatibility concerns need careful consideration.

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Next.js 15.1+ Broken Outside Vercel: SEO Nightmare & Security Flaw

2025-06-12

Next.js 15.1 and later versions are severely broken outside of Vercel deployments. Vercel's metadata streaming, intended for performance optimization, breaks metadata handling on non-Vercel platforms, crippling SEO. Search engine crawlers can't read the JavaScript-generated metadata, and even static builds require JavaScript execution for metadata. Furthermore, version 15.1.8 contains a critical security vulnerability (CVE-2025-29927), patched only in 15.2.3. This article strongly advises against using Next.js 15.1+ and suggests considering alternatives to avoid Vercel lock-in and potential security risks.

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The Night Keeper and the Genetically Modified Mouse

2025-04-17
The Night Keeper and the Genetically Modified Mouse

A university lab animal keeper stumbles upon an extraordinary secret: a genetically modified mouse, subjected to cruel experiments, has miraculously survived and seems to possess an exceptional lifespan. He secretly rescues the mouse and keeps it at home. This secret not only concerns the fate of a single mouse but also reflects the ethical dilemmas in scientific research and the relationship between humans and animals.

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(jsomers.net)
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Why Top-Posting Always Wins (and Why It Shouldn't)

2025-05-25

The author draws a parallel between top-posting in emails and procrastination, using the example of leaving dishes unwashed. While top-posting is efficient for short email threads, it becomes a burden in longer conversations, forcing the recipient to sift through a large amount of text to find the relevant reply. The author argues that top-posting, like procrastination, is inherently human – easy and immediate – and will likely prevail unless inline replying becomes effortless, mandatory, and rewarding.

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(www.solipsys.co.uk)
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Algorithmic Manipulation: The Cancer of Modern Capitalism?

2025-07-06

The author vehemently criticizes modern tech companies for using algorithms and psychological tricks to manipulate users. From Hinge's 'Boost' feature to Uber's pricing algorithm, it all reflects a 'zero-sum game' model. This behavior not only extracts surplus value from users but also erodes social ethics, leading to profound reflections on the future of capitalism and social equity. The author argues that simple market adjustments and user resistance cannot solve the problem; ultimately, more drastic changes may be needed to break this vicious cycle.

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Incus: System Containers vs. Virtual Machines – A Deep Dive

2025-08-28
Incus: System Containers vs. Virtual Machines – A Deep Dive

Incus supports two instance types: system containers and virtual machines. System containers leverage Linux kernel features for isolation, are Linux-only, and consume fewer resources. Virtual machines use hardware virtualization for isolation, allowing different operating systems but consuming more resources. Application containers (like Docker) package single applications, while system containers simulate a full OS, suitable for multiple applications and creating separate user spaces. Choose system containers for better performance and smaller size if all functionality is compatible with the host kernel; otherwise, use virtual machines.

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Outdated Tech Costs Bank a GDPR Lawsuit

2025-06-11
Outdated Tech Costs Bank a GDPR Lawsuit

A Belgian bank lost a court case due to its outdated EBCDIC system's inability to handle accented characters, resulting in incorrect customer name records. This highlights the importance of system modernization in the digital age and the strict accuracy requirements for personal data under GDPR. The case raises concerns about the continued use of legacy technologies like EBCDIC, far inferior to Unicode, and their limitations in data processing.

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Debian 13 to sidestep the Y2038 bug

2025-07-28
Debian 13 to sidestep the Y2038 bug

To avoid the potential Y2038 time-related bug, Debian 13 "Trixie" will default to 64-bit timestamps, except for very old hardware still using 32-bit processors. This mirrors the Y2K bug, but developers are proactively addressing it this time. Debian maintainers have modified over 6400 packages to ensure a smooth transition. While a substantial undertaking, Debian is confident that most hardware will seamlessly upgrade after Debian 13's release.

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(www.theregister.com)
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Escaping the US Cloud: A Practical Migration Story

2025-03-18
Escaping the US Cloud: A Practical Migration Story

Concerns over conflicting EU privacy laws and US data practices, coupled with the potential for US government misuse of tech companies as weapons, led the author to migrate their business's reliance on US cloud services. The article details the process and experiences of switching from Microsoft 365 to Proton, Bitwarden to Proton Pass, and gradually migrating other services such as GitHub, Google Search, Cloudflare/Google DNS, Docker Hub, and NPM. Some migrations proved easier than expected, like the surprisingly seamless transition to Proton as a Microsoft 365 alternative, while others, like GitHub, demanded more time due to high dependency. The article highlights the importance of reducing dependence on US cloud services and encourages exploring European alternatives.

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(martijnhols.nl)
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Turning an Old iPhone into a UniFi Protect Camera with Docker

2025-08-26

The author successfully integrated an old iPhone's camera into their UniFi Protect system using a Docker container. Lacking an iOS app with native ONVIF support, they cleverly used an RTSP app (IP Camera Lite) and an ONVIF proxy Docker container. ffmpeg was used to verify the RTSP stream, and after some configuration adjustments (including specifying the correct width/height), the DIY camera was successfully added to UniFi Protect, replacing their previous Surveillance Station and Scrypted setups.

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(www.caseyliss.com)
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GitHub Actions Security Risk: The Mutable Tag Vulnerability

2025-03-25
GitHub Actions Security Risk: The Mutable Tag Vulnerability

A recent attack on the tj-actions/changed-files GitHub Action highlighted a security vulnerability. By modifying a mutable Git tag, attackers could inject malicious code and leak secrets from build logs, which are public for public repositories. The author shares a shell script to audit used GitHub Actions, emphasizing the importance of using immutable commit IDs for security. The script analyzes workflow YAML files to identify and count actions, prioritizing those from large organizations or self-written scripts over less trustworthy ones. The author advocates for prioritizing actions from large organizations and writing custom scripts when possible.

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Ads Devouring Half Your Mobile Data?

2025-01-05
Ads Devouring Half Your Mobile Data?

A study reveals that online ads consume nearly half of the mobile data used to load a webpage on average. Researchers tested eight popular news sites, finding that ads accounted for 18% to 79% of data transfer. This sheds light on why many users run out of mobile data before the end of the month. While ads are crucial revenue for websites, their high data consumption raises concerns about efficiency, leading users to explore solutions like ad blockers.

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(www.nextpit.com)
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Microsoft's AI Chief Plots a Future Without OpenAI

2025-03-07

Microsoft's AI head, Mustafa Suleyman, is leading a push to reduce the company's reliance on OpenAI. Despite over $13 billion in investment, Microsoft seeks greater control and cost reduction. This involves transitioning away from OpenAI's models, a complex undertaking given their deep integration into products like Copilot and Bing. Microsoft is testing alternatives and gradually replacing OpenAI models with in-house options like Phi-4, but faces significant challenges due to contractual obligations and technical dependencies. Success would grant Microsoft greater cost control and market competitiveness.

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(techstartups.com)
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DEF CON Security Chief Faces Massive Medical Bills After Neck Injury

2025-01-08
DEF CON Security Chief Faces Massive Medical Bills After Neck Injury

Marc Rogers, DEF CON's head of security, is facing tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills after a neck injury left him temporarily quadriplegic. Initially experiencing minor symptoms, delayed MRI scans due to insurance issues worsened his condition. He underwent emergency surgery and is now recovering. Despite the substantial medical costs, he's partially regained function and continues his cybersecurity work. Friends have launched a fundraiser to help cover the expenses.

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(www.theregister.com)
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Global Plastic Treaty Talks Hit a Snag

2025-08-15
Global Plastic Treaty Talks Hit a Snag

Negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution are nearing a close in Geneva, but nations remain deadlocked over whether to curb plastic production. The latest draft focuses on reducing problematic plastic products, improving plastic design for recyclability, and better waste management, but it stops short of limiting production or addressing chemicals used in plastics. Countries like Norway advocate for a comprehensive approach including production limits, while oil and gas producers and the plastics industry oppose such limits. Disagreements over the treaty's scope and definitions persist, leaving the outcome uncertain and potentially requiring further negotiations.

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Giant Canyons on the Moon Formed in Under 10 Minutes: A New Study

2025-02-10
Giant Canyons on the Moon Formed in Under 10 Minutes: A New Study

New research reveals two massive canyons on the far side of the moon, near the lunar south pole, each comparable in size to the Grand Canyon. These extraordinary formations, likely created by an asteroid impact 3.8 billion years ago, formed in an astonishingly short timeframe – less than 10 minutes! The impact's energy was estimated to be 1,200 to 2,200 times greater than the energy planned for excavating a second Panama Canal. Future lunar missions, like Artemis III, will have the opportunity to explore this region and collect samples, offering insights into the moon's formation and the early solar system. The study highlights the importance of lunar research for understanding early Earth's impact history, as terrestrial records have been largely erased by geological processes.

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(www.cnn.com)
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Challenge Your Brain: Connect the Dots Without Crossing Lines

2024-12-31
Challenge Your Brain: Connect the Dots Without Crossing Lines

This is a brain-teasing puzzle game that tests your spatial reasoning skills - connect the dots without crossing lines. The goal is to connect all the dots without any lines intersecting. It seems simple, but it involves complex logic, requiring players to carefully consider and plan their routes to successfully complete the challenge. The difficulty gradually increases, testing your patience and strategy. Suitable for players of all ages to enjoy the fun of puzzle-solving.

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(vidzert.com)
Game puzzle game brain teaser spatial reasoning

Open Source Distilling: Bringing Tradition into the 21st Century

2025-06-06

This project aims to create the world's first open-source software for home distilling. The author, with 15 years of homebrewing and 5 years of distilling experience, plans to leverage the Raspberry Pi and Python to automate the distilling process, including temperature monitoring and alerts. Early development of hardware and software is complete, with ongoing updates planned; community contributions are welcome.

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Audible's AI Revolutionizes Audiobook Production

2025-05-13
Audible's AI Revolutionizes Audiobook Production

Amazon's Audible is shaking up the audiobook industry with its new AI-powered production technology. This allows publishers to easily convert books into audiobooks using a variety of AI-generated voices with different accents and languages. A new AI translation tool will further expand global access, translating between English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German. Publishers can choose between a fully managed Audible service or a self-service option. This innovation promises to significantly increase audiobook production and global accessibility.

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(www.theverge.com)
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Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan's Forgotten Film Collaboration

2025-03-05

In 1936, to solidify the Anti-Comintern Pact and demonstrate the 'brother nations' bond between Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, an ambitious film collaboration was launched. A German film crew arrived in Yokohama to create a movie showcasing the political and cultural alignment of the two nations. This little-known historical event sheds light on the complex political and cultural interactions between the Axis powers before World War II.

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(www.historytoday.com)
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Ubuntu to Disable Intel Graphics Security Mitigations for Performance Boost

2025-06-23

Intel graphics security mitigations have been silently impacting performance, with disabling them potentially yielding a 20% boost for OpenCL and Level Zero GPU compute. Canonical, in collaboration with Intel, plans to disable these mitigations in Ubuntu packages to recapture this lost performance. This is enabled via the "NEO_DISABLE_MITIGATIONS" build option, already used in Intel's GitHub binaries. While a security risk exists, both Intel and Canonical security teams have approved this change, slated for Ubuntu 25.10. The mitigation primarily affects the Intel Compute Runtime and doesn't impact kernel-level security.

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(www.phoronix.com)
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Grammar Specification for a Novel Programming Language

2025-07-30

This document meticulously defines the grammar rules for a new programming language, covering various aspects such as types, expressions, patterns, function definitions, and type definitions. A series of context-free grammar rules (BNF notation) precisely describe the language's structure, providing a solid foundation for compiler and interpreter implementation. This powerful language supports advanced features like functional programming, pattern matching, and type inference.

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(alasdair.github.io)
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FBI's Illegal Seizure: Violating the Fourth Amendment and Due Process

2025-03-21
FBI's Illegal Seizure: Violating the Fourth Amendment and Due Process

Four years ago, the FBI raided U.S. Private Vaults (USPV) in Beverly Hills, seizing tens of millions of dollars in cash, valuables, and personal items, including Linda Martin's $40,200 life savings, without charging her with a crime. The FBI's actions were found to violate the Fourth Amendment, yet they refused to return the property. Only after Martin filed a nationwide class-action lawsuit did the FBI return her money, but she continues her suit to prevent future similar actions. The core issue is the FBI's failure to state reasons for the seizure in its notice, violating due process. This case highlights the government's abuse of civil forfeiture, with 93% of federal forfeitures never reaching court, allowing the FBI to keep the money without justification.

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(reason.com)
Misc Civil Rights Civil Forfeiture

AI Newsroom Experiment: Building a Native AI Company

2025-04-22
AI Newsroom Experiment: Building a Native AI Company

Henry Blodget, leveraging ChatGPT, created an AI news team comprising a managing editor, tech correspondent, economics and markets correspondent, and a jack-of-all-trades. This experiment explores AI's role in journalism, not as a replacement for human journalists, but as a collaborator. The AI team members demonstrated impressive efficiency and professionalism. Blodget shares humorous anecdotes, like commenting on an AI colleague's appearance. He concludes by highlighting the potential for AI and human collaboration in news production and looks forward to future explorations.

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(www.regenerator1.com)
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OpenHarmony Ecosystem Expansion: A Surge of Library Adaptation Proposals

2025-05-16
OpenHarmony Ecosystem Expansion: A Surge of Library Adaptation Proposals

The OpenHarmony open-source operating system community has recently seen a surge in adaptation proposals for several third-party libraries, including pako, snappyjs, brotli, hi-base32, is-png, and EventBus. These proposals aim to integrate these libraries into OpenHarmony, enhancing its functionality and performance. They include HarmonyOS demos and adherence to OHPM specifications. This demonstrates the continued growth and expansion of the OpenHarmony ecosystem, attracting more and more developers.

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(github.com)
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20-Year-Old Builds Nuclear Fusor with AI: The Dawn of AI Natives?

2025-01-30
20-Year-Old Builds Nuclear Fusor with AI: The Dawn of AI Natives?

A 20-year-old math student, Hudhayfa Nazoordeen, built a nuclear fusor in his home using Anthropic's Claude AI and online resources. Despite lacking a physics background, he achieved this feat with the AI's assistance, sparking reflection on the rapid advancement of AI and its implications. The author's visit revealed a stark contrast between 'AI natives' like Hudhayfa and traditional tech users, highlighting the transformative power of AI. The experience led the author to believe new computing devices will integrate AI at their core, predicting those failing to adapt will be left behind.

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(www.corememory.com)
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ESP32 Rainbow: A Colorful DIY Project

2025-01-18

Want to create your own personalized ambient lighting? The ESP32 Rainbow light project offers a simple and easy way to do just that. By controlling an ESP32 chip, you can easily achieve various color gradients and transitions, creating stunning lighting effects. This project is suitable for both electronics enthusiasts and beginners interested in DIY. With simple programming and circuit connections, you can experience the fun of programming and the satisfaction of creation. Whether it's a romantic candlelit dinner or a vibrant party atmosphere, the ESP32 rainbow light can easily handle it, adding a splash of color to your life.

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(www.esp32rainbow.com)
Hardware Rainbow Light

Software Engineering: An Art of Discovery, Not Just Engineering

2025-05-20
Software Engineering: An Art of Discovery, Not Just Engineering

Software engineering is not merely an engineering practice; it's more of an art, full of the joy of discovery. The article uses early computer animations as an example to illustrate how a deep understanding of underlying technologies can lead to unexpected creativity. It argues that in software development, the interplay between vision and engineering is bidirectional and nonlinear, rather than linear. The author critiques the drawbacks of over-reliance on abstraction layers and black-box thinking, arguing that this limits creativity and innovation. The same applies to software organizations: over-emphasizing team autonomy while neglecting inter-team collaboration leads to low overall efficiency. The author calls for a return to understanding underlying technologies to spark true innovation.

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(moxie.org)
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