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Project Mini Rack: Compact, Portable Homelabs

2025-01-17

Jeff Geerling announces Project MINI RACK, an open-source project for building compact 10" homelabs. The project provides resources for hardware and software, showcasing three example mini-racks: a battery-backed solar-powered rack, a low-cost Raspberry Pi cluster, and a high-performance compute-dense rack. A build showcase encourages community contributions and sharing of designs. This addresses the need for smaller, more portable homelab solutions.

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(www.jeffgeerling.com)
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Digital Superpowers by 2030: How AI Glasses Will Transform Our Lives

2025-01-12
Digital Superpowers by 2030: How AI Glasses Will Transform Our Lives

Computer scientist Louis B. Rosenberg predicts that by 2030, context-aware AI agents in wearable devices, particularly AI-powered glasses, will give us "digital superpowers." He envisions a three-phase rollout: Phase 1 involves whispered queries answered instantly; Phase 2 uses lip reading to interpret our commands; Phase 3 achieves thought-based interaction. These glasses won't just provide information; they'll anticipate our needs, interpret emotions, and enhance social interactions. Rosenberg cautions about potential misuse and advocates for a subscription model to mitigate risks.

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(bigthink.com)
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isd: A TUI for Effortless systemd Unit Management

2025-01-18
isd: A TUI for Effortless systemd Unit Management

isd is a terminal-based user interface (TUI) designed to simplify systemd unit management. It offers fuzzy search, auto-refreshing previews, smart sudo handling, and a fully customizable interface for both power users and beginners. Frustrated with repetitive systemctl commands? isd streamlines the process, providing a unified interface showing only relevant information and commands. Installation is easy via AppImage, Nix, or uv, making it accessible across various Linux distributions. Even if you only use `systemctl status`, isd's auto-refreshing output enhances efficiency.

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NES Expansion Port Finally Awakens After 39 Years

2024-12-12
NES Expansion Port Finally Awakens After 39 Years

After 39 years of dormancy, the Nintendo Entertainment System's long-forgotten expansion port is finally being utilized in commercial products. This article explores the history of the NES expansion port and why it remained largely unused for so long, examining factors such as Nintendo's strategy, technological limitations, and the market environment. Now, thanks to the efforts of the open-source hardware community and enthusiasts, the expansion port is being used to add features like Bluetooth controller support and Famicom Disk System compatibility, marking a breakthrough in retro gaming console modding.

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(tedium.co)
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Streaming Fatigue Hits Americans: Spending on Subscriptions Decreases

2025-01-04
Streaming Fatigue Hits Americans: Spending on Subscriptions Decreases

Americans spent an average of $42.38 per month on streaming subscriptions in 2024, a 23% decrease from 2023. The abundance of streaming services has led to "streaming fatigue," with users feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of options. Many are sharing accounts, reducing subscriptions, or turning to free services to save money. The average American has two subscriptions and watches 3 hours and 49 minutes of content daily. Facing economic pressures and streaming fatigue, consumers are seeking more affordable entertainment options.

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(www.techspot.com)
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2024 Good Tech Awards: AI's Ascent and the Unsung Heroes of Open Source

2025-01-06
2024 Good Tech Awards: AI's Ascent and the Unsung Heroes of Open Source

2024 saw breakneck AI advancements, but also regulatory battles and political turmoil in the tech world. This year's Good Tech Awards celebrate achievements in AI: Epoch AI for providing reliable AI data; open-source maintainers for safeguarding our digital infrastructure; and organizations like the Arc Institute, Lichtman Lab, and SyntheMol for leveraging AI in healthcare and scientific research. The awards also recognize NASA's Voyager 1 support, Bluesky's innovative social network, and useful AI applications like NotebookLM and Coloring Book Hero, highlighting technology's positive impact.

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(www.thestar.com.my)
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Meta's Fact-Checking Failure: The Limits of Truth in the Age of Disinformation 2.0

2025-01-14
Meta's Fact-Checking Failure: The Limits of Truth in the Age of Disinformation 2.0

Meta's abandonment of its fact-checking initiative sparks debate. The author argues that fact-checking struggles against sophisticated disinformation 2.0, involving AI and algorithms. The LA wildfires serve as a case study: claims about budget cuts impacting the fire response are not simply true or false, but involve multiple assumptions and interpretations. Fact-checking, while valuable, isn't a silver bullet. We need to address deeper drivers like political biases and cognitive biases to effectively combat disinformation.

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(weaponizedspaces.substack.com)
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Simple Exercise Eliminates Gastroesophageal Reflux: A Case Report

2024-12-28

This case report describes a novel exercise to strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and eliminate gastroesophageal reflux. The exercise involves eating while kneeling with the head lower than the stomach, using gravity as resistance. After several months of daily practice, the author's reflux symptoms ceased and haven't returned. This simple, low-risk exercise offers a potential solution for some individuals suffering from GERD.

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(pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
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ChatGPT's Environmental Impact: Debunking the Myths

2025-01-18
ChatGPT's Environmental Impact: Debunking the Myths

Recent discussions surrounding the environmental impact of ChatGPT and other Large Language Models (LLMs) have sparked concerns about excessive energy consumption and pollution. However, this post argues that these claims are largely exaggerated. The energy used by a single ChatGPT search is far less than commonly believed, dwarfed by everyday activities like watching Netflix. Furthermore, the total energy consumption of LLMs must be considered in relation to the number of users; its impact is significantly smaller than other internet activities such as video streaming. While training large models is indeed energy-intensive, this is a one-time cost, and subsequent usage energy consumption is far lower than many imagine. The author urges a rational assessment of the environmental impact of LLMs, cautioning against misinformation that could cause people to miss out on this beneficial technology.

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(andymasley.substack.com)
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Interactive Groundwater Movement Simulator: Unlocking Aquifer Mysteries

2025-01-20

This interactive science simulation lets learners explore groundwater movement. By adjusting permeability parameters, they observe how water flows through different layers, track a water droplet's path, and learn about aquifer formation. Users can also drill wells, experiencing sustainable versus unsustainable water extraction to understand groundwater resource management. This game is part of the "Will there be enough fresh water?" lesson.

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(has.concord.org)
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Ransomware Gang Exploits AWS Native Encryption

2025-01-14
Ransomware Gang Exploits AWS Native Encryption

A new ransomware group, dubbed 'Codefinger,' is targeting AWS S3 buckets and leveraging the cloud giant's own server-side encryption with customer-provided keys (SSE-C) to encrypt victims' data. They use leaked AWS keys to encrypt files with AES-256 and set a 7-day self-destruct timer. This unique approach exploits AWS's own security features, making data recovery difficult without the attacker's key. Security experts recommend restricting SSE-C usage, regularly auditing AWS keys, and implementing the principle of least privilege to mitigate risk.

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(www.theregister.com)
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Why You Should Ditch Query Builders and Embrace Raw SQL

2025-01-25

This article champions writing database queries directly in SQL instead of relying on query builders. Through several examples, the author demonstrates how SQL features (like `IS NULL`, `COALESCE`, `ARRAY_REMOVE`, `STRING_TO_ARRAY`) elegantly handle optional parameters, arrays, pagination, and batch updates, reducing complex Rust logic. This approach simplifies code, improves readability and testability, and enables easier database testing and debugging. The author argues that raw SQL is often cleaner and more efficient than complex builder patterns.

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(mattrighetti.com)
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LA Wildfires: A Self-Inflicted Wound

2025-01-18
LA Wildfires: A Self-Inflicted Wound

The author recounts their personal experience with the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, arguing that the disaster wasn't a natural event but rather a consequence of long-term negligence in forest fire management. The article highlights the lack of preventative measures, such as regular brush clearing, and the excessively lengthy environmental review processes hindering fire prevention efforts, leading to massive fuel accumulation and ultimately, catastrophic wildfires. The author calls for a renewed focus on fire prevention, streamlined approval processes, and a critical examination of current policies to avert future tragedies.

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(caseyhandmer.wordpress.com)
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Mastercard's Five-Year-Old DNS Error

2025-01-22

A security researcher, Philippe Caturegli, uncovered a nearly five-year-old error in Mastercard's domain name server settings. This misconfiguration could have allowed anyone to intercept or divert internet traffic for the company by registering an unused domain name. Caturegli spent $300 to register the domain 'akam.ne' to prevent its exploitation by cybercriminals. Mastercard acknowledged the mistake but claimed no real security risk existed. The incident highlights the potential for significant vulnerabilities in even large organizations' DNS configurations.

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(krebsonsecurity.com)
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Electric Car Batteries Outlast Expectations, Potentially Lasting 20+ Years

2024-12-24
Electric Car Batteries Outlast Expectations, Potentially Lasting 20+ Years

Studies of thousands of electric vehicles reveal that EV batteries are lasting far longer than anticipated, potentially exceeding 20 years. Contrary to the common belief that EV batteries require expensive replacements after a few years, research shows they can retain 87% of their original capacity even after 300,000 kilometers. This is largely attributed to less frequent charging and improvements in battery management systems. While rapid charging and hot climates accelerate battery degradation, the overall trend is positive, with some models showing an annual degradation rate of just 1.8%. This could significantly disrupt the automotive industry, as EVs offer lower maintenance costs and longer lifespans, potentially revolutionizing the traditional 15-year car lifespan.

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(www.wired.com)
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The Makefile Effect: Why We Copy-Paste Config Files

2025-01-11

This post explores the common "Makefile effect" in software engineering: engineers tend to copy-paste and tweak existing configuration files (like Makefiles, CI/CD configurations, etc.) instead of writing them from scratch. The author argues this isn't inherently bad, but suggests it indicates that tools might be overly complex, lacking good diagnostics and debugging support, making them inefficient and insecure to use. The post concludes with design recommendations to minimize this effect, improving development efficiency and security.

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(blog.yossarian.net)
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The Origins of Wokeness: A Performative Morality From Academia

2025-01-13

This essay explores the origins and evolution of "wokeness." The author argues that "wokeness" isn't a new phenomenon but stems from the 1980s, when student activists from the 1960s became professors and infused their political views into academia, birthing the first wave of political correctness. Social media and media polarization fueled the second wave, creating "cancel culture" and amplifying outrage through algorithms. The author views "wokeness" as performative moralism, its danger lying in substituting complex rules for genuine virtue. Currently in retreat, the author suggests handling it like religion to prevent future occurrences and maintain intellectual pluralism.

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(paulgraham.com)
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Pica: Open-Source Catalyst for Autonomous AI

2025-01-21

Pica is an ambitious open-source project aiming to build a fully autonomous AI system. Unlike existing AI models trained for specific tasks, Pica strives for general-purpose AI capable of learning and adapting to various tasks. Its modular design allows researchers and developers to contribute and improve its components. Pica's success could revolutionize AI, potentially leading to more powerful, flexible, and general AI systems, unlocking new possibilities across diverse applications while also presenting new challenges and ethical considerations.

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(www.picaos.com)
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The Tyranny of Structurelessness: Power Dynamics in the Women's Liberation Movement

2025-01-22

This article examines the pitfalls of 'structureless' organizational forms in the women's liberation movement. Jo Freeman argues that seemingly structureless groups inevitably develop informal power structures, leading to elitism and exclusion. The lack of formal structures results in opaque decision-making processes, with power concentrated in the hands of a few, leaving the majority confused. The author advocates for formal, democratic organizational structures to ensure equitable power distribution and accountability, proposing principles for democratic structuring such as delegation of authority, responsibility, distributed power, and information sharing to foster the healthy development of the women's liberation movement.

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(www.jofreeman.com)
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AI Tools and Critical Thinking: A Study on Cognitive Offloading

2025-01-13
AI Tools and Critical Thinking: A Study on Cognitive Offloading

A mixed-methods study of 666 participants reveals a significant negative correlation between frequent AI tool use and critical thinking skills, mediated by cognitive offloading. Younger participants showed higher AI tool dependence and lower critical thinking scores compared to older participants. The study highlights the potential cognitive costs of relying on AI, offering recommendations for educational strategies to mitigate its negative effects on critical thinking.

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(www.mdpi.com)
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Kentucky Cops Kill Innocent Man in Wrong Raid

2025-01-06
Kentucky Cops Kill Innocent Man in Wrong Raid

Kentucky police fatally shot 63-year-old Douglas Harless during a botched raid on the wrong house. Despite dispatchers providing the correct address at least five times, officers raided 511 Vanzant Rd. instead of the intended 489 Vanzant Rd., resulting in Harless' death. Police claim Harless brandished a weapon, but the incident raises serious questions about police procedure, lack of pre-raid surveillance, and echoes the Breonna Taylor case, sparking renewed concerns about police brutality.

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(atlantablackstar.com)
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Disney Merges Hulu + Live TV With Fubo, Taking on YouTube TV

2025-01-06
Disney Merges Hulu + Live TV With Fubo, Taking on YouTube TV

Disney is merging its Hulu + Live TV streaming multichannel video service with competitor Fubo in a deal that will reshape the streaming TV landscape. The combined company will continue to trade publicly under the Fubo name, but Disney will control 70 percent and appoint a majority of the board. Fubo's management will run the venture. This creates a larger virtual multichannel video provider (vMVPD) to more aggressively challenge market leader YouTube TV and ends Fubo's legal battle with Venu, a sports streaming service, potentially allowing it to proceed. Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery will pay Fubo $220 million, with Disney also providing a $145 million term loan.

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(www.hollywoodreporter.com)
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OmniAI (YC) is Hiring a Full-Stack Engineer

2025-01-07
OmniAI (YC) is Hiring a Full-Stack Engineer

OmniAI, a Y Combinator-backed startup, is hiring a full-stack engineer with a salary of $125,000-$175,000 and equity. They're building a new way to work with unstructured data, enabling large-scale analytics previously impossible. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, React/NextJS, Postgres, and a deep understanding of LLMs and OCR. The interview process involves a phone screen, architecture design interview, and an on-site coding challenge.

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(www.ycombinator.com)
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Indie Animation 'Flow' Scores Upset Golden Globe Win

2025-01-07
Indie Animation 'Flow' Scores Upset Golden Globe Win

Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis' 'Flow' pulled off a major upset, winning the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature. Made on a modest $3.7 million budget, the Latvian, Belgian, and French co-production beat out Disney/Pixar blockbusters and other big-budget contenders. The film, a post-apocalyptic tale of animals surviving a biblical flood, showcased the growing inclusivity of the Golden Globes towards independent and international cinema. 'Flow's' win is also a testament to the power of open-source software, as it was created using Blender, a first for a Golden Globe winner in this category. Zilbalodis' acceptance speech highlighted the significance of this win for the small Latvian film industry and his personal journey of learning collaboration.

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(variety.com)
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Guitaraoke: Automating Chord Generation for Karaoke Videos

2025-01-21
Guitaraoke: Automating Chord Generation for Karaoke Videos

To enhance his monthly Guitaraoke night, Dylan Beattie built a system that automatically displays song chords on karaoke videos. He uses the Vamp plugin to extract chord information from audio, then ImageSharp and FFMpegCore to generate a transparent video overlay with the chords, finally compositing this onto the original video. This involves audio analysis, image processing, and video composition, resulting in real-time chord display for guitarists. Future improvements include automatic beat detection and batch processing.

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(dylanbeattie.net)
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Conquering Dumb LLM Search Judges with Classic ML

2025-01-24
Conquering Dumb LLM Search Judges with Classic ML

The author explores using a local LLM as a search relevance judge, a cost-effective alternative to OpenAI. Individual LLM judgments are unreliable, so the article proposes combining multiple LLMs' assessments of various product attributes (name, classification, description, etc.) using traditional machine learning (e.g., decision trees) to improve accuracy. Experiments show this approach can predict human preferences and reveal the logic behind human labels, aiding search engine optimization.

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(softwaredoug.com)
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