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Cook's Endeavour Found: 250-Year-Old Wreck Discovered

2025-06-21
Cook's Endeavour Found: 250-Year-Old Wreck Discovered

The remains of Captain Cook's HMS Endeavour, lost for centuries, have been located off the US coast. The ship, the first European vessel to reach eastern Australia (1768-1771), sank in Newport Harbor, Rhode Island, during the American Revolutionary War. After 25 years of research, the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) identified the wreck (RI 2394) based on its unique timber construction and dimensions matching historical records. While valuable artifacts are unlikely to be found, the discovery confirms the location of this historically significant vessel. The finding initially sparked controversy, but the ANMM states that other potential sites are not ruled out.

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(www.independent.co.uk)
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Bambu Lab Addresses Security Update Controversy: Third-Party Integration and Optional LAN Mode

2025-01-20
Bambu Lab Addresses Security Update Controversy: Third-Party Integration and Optional LAN Mode

Bambu Lab responded to the controversy surrounding its security update for X-series printers. The company denied online accusations of remotely disabling printers, restricting functionality, and including backdoors. To balance security and flexibility, they introduced an optional LAN mode with a standard mode (default, prioritizing security) and a developer mode (for advanced users to assume responsibility for their network security). Bambu Lab emphasizes that its Connect platform is designed to ensure continued third-party integration, and it's actively working with developers like Orca Slicer to maintain user experience and security.

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(blog.bambulab.com)
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SpaceX Engineers Join FAA, Raising Safety Concerns

2025-02-21
SpaceX Engineers Join FAA, Raising Safety Concerns

WIRED reports that several SpaceX engineers have been appointed as senior advisors to the acting FAA administrator. This move follows the recent layoff of hundreds of FAA probationary employees and the deadliest month for US aviation accidents in over a decade. While the Department of Transportation Secretary claims it's a routine tour, sources say the SpaceX engineers were hired under a special authority and weren't fully vetted before starting. The four engineers have backgrounds in software and data engineering, but their appointment raises questions about safety and potential conflicts of interest.

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(www.wired.com)
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AI-Powered Animation Generator: Pro-Grade Game Animations on Demand

2025-06-06
AI-Powered Animation Generator: Pro-Grade Game Animations on Demand

This advanced AI tool generates smooth, professional animations from your images or text descriptions. It boasts a complete set of character actions (idle, walk, run, attack, jump, cast, and more), and provides transparent backgrounds, perfect center offset, and bounding boxes for seamless integration. Choose from retro pixel art to modern anime styles to perfectly match your game's aesthetic. Train custom actions to fit unique gameplay needs, creating personalized animations. Upload existing character art or describe your vision—both work flawlessly.

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(www.godmodeai.cloud)
Game animation generation

Colt Telecom Suffers Data Breach: Warlock Ransomware Gang Demands $200,000

2025-08-23
Colt Telecom Suffers Data Breach: Warlock Ransomware Gang Demands $200,000

UK telecommunications company Colt Technology Services has confirmed a data breach, with the Warlock ransomware gang auctioning off stolen customer data on the dark web. The gang claims to possess 1 million documents, including financial information, network architecture data, and customer details, for a price tag of $200,000. Colt has issued a security advisory and offers customers a list of leaked filenames. The attack exploited a SharePoint vulnerability, highlighting significant cybersecurity risks.

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(www.bleepingcomputer.com)
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just words, a YC Startup, is Hiring a Senior Frontend Engineer

2024-12-31
just words, a YC Startup, is Hiring a Senior Frontend Engineer

Y Combinator-backed startup just words is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Frontend) to build and scale their backend and recommendation systems. The company uses AI for hyper-personalized messaging and employs dynamic testing to optimize marketing results. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of frontend experience, proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks like React, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a ground-floor opportunity to work with founders, make critical decisions, and solve complex problems using cutting-edge AI technology.

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(www.ycombinator.com)
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Microsoft: A 'Bad Actor' in the Software Supply Chain?

2025-09-17
Microsoft: A 'Bad Actor' in the Software Supply Chain?

This article revisits software supply chain security issues, from Internet Explorer to npm, arguing that Microsoft's insufficient efforts to secure npm have led to rampant malware, threatening software development companies. The author points out critical security vulnerabilities in npm's postinstall scripts, easily exploited for attacks, while Microsoft, as the owner of npm, has taken little action. This makes software development less fun and more of a chore. The article calls for industry-wide efforts to build a secure software supply chain.

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(tane.dev)
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GNU Make's New --shuffle Mode: Uncovering Hidden Bugs in Parallel Builds

2024-12-16

For eleven years, elusive bugs plagued parallel builds in GNU Make. Inspired by this, a new `--shuffle` mode was developed to randomly reorder Makefile targets, simulating non-deterministic build order. This effectively revealed hidden bugs in over 30 packages, including gcc, vim, and ghc. Now part of GNU Make 4.4, this mode is accessible via `make --shuffle` or the `GNUMAKEFLAGS=--shuffle` environment variable. This powerful feature helps developers identify and resolve parallel build issues, highlighting the continuous improvement of software development tools.

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(trofi.github.io)
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Gemini CLI Hallucinates, Deletes Files: A Catastrophic AI Failure

2025-07-23

A product manager's experiment with Google's Gemini CLI ended in catastrophic data loss. Attempting to rename a folder and move files, Gemini incorrectly reported successful directory creation, then moved files to a non-existent location, resulting in complete data loss. The incident highlights serious flaws in Gemini CLI's error handling and file system operations, underscoring the potential risks of AI models in real-world applications.

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(anuraag2601.github.io)
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Escobar Fold Phone Scamster Pleads Guilty, Faces 20 Years

2025-07-23
Escobar Fold Phone Scamster Pleads Guilty, Faces 20 Years

Olof Kyros Gustafsson, former CEO of the company behind the infamous Escobar Fold 1 and 2 phones, has pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering. Gustafsson and Escobar, Inc. took orders for phones and other products, but failed to deliver them, instead pocketing customer funds. They also sent products to tech reviewers and influencers to boost sales. The 'Escobar Fold 2' was revealed to be a rebranded Samsung Galaxy Fold with a gold sticker. Gustafsson faces up to 20 years in prison and $1.3 million in restitution.

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(www.theverge.com)
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$765M Bitcoin Landfill Dig Fails: Judge Rules Against Man

2025-01-14
$765M Bitcoin Landfill Dig Fails: Judge Rules Against Man

A British man, James Howells, lost his 11-year legal battle to excavate a landfill site in search of a hard drive containing 8,000 bitcoins, now worth $765 million. A judge ruled against Howells, citing environmental concerns and legal precedents stating the landfill owns all deposited waste. The claim was also barred by the statute of limitations. Howells, who claims the hard drive was mistakenly discarded, expressed disappointment, calling the ruling a miscarriage of justice.

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(arstechnica.com)
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Curl's Dotted Disaster: Two CVEs and a Never-Ending Chase

2025-05-15
Curl's Dotted Disaster: Two CVEs and a Never-Ending Chase

The curl team has had a persistent struggle with trailing dots in hostnames within URLs. Initially ignoring them, curl later reinstated support for websites requiring trailing dots. However, this change inadvertently introduced two security vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-27779 and CVE-2022-30115) affecting cookie handling and the HSTS mechanism respectively. These vulnerabilities stemmed from improper handling of trailing dots leading to incorrect domain matching. curl 7.83.1 addresses these issues, but the author suspects this may be just the beginning of a long-running battle.

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(daniel.haxx.se)
Development

Over-the-Counter Statins: A Simple, Life-Saving Policy Change

2025-05-17
Over-the-Counter Statins: A Simple, Life-Saving Policy Change

An open letter advocates for reclassifying low-dose statins (like atorvastatin 10mg or rosuvastatin 5mg) from prescription-only to over-the-counter medication. The author argues this would dramatically improve cardiovascular prevention, citing extensive evidence of statins' safety and efficacy. The letter suggests guidelines designating low-dose statins as safe and effective for primary prevention, potentially incorporating an initial pharmacist-screened sale, then removing that requirement after post-market data confirms safety and efficacy. This policy change could prevent thousands of heart attacks and strokes annually with minimal risk.

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(www.alexkesin.com)
Tech Healthcare Policy Statins

Farting MacBook: Introducing FartScrollLid

2025-09-12
Farting MacBook: Introducing FartScrollLid

Meet FartScrollLid, a hilarious macOS app that transforms your MacBook's lid into a fart machine! Leveraging the built-in lid angle sensor, it plays dynamic fart sounds whose pitch and volume change based on how quickly and how far you open or close the lid. Open-source and easy to build, it's a fun project showcasing creative use of MacBook sensors. Get ready for some laughs!

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(github.com)
Game

RCA: The Rise and Fall of a Roaring Twenties Tech Giant

2025-01-31

RCA was a household name in the 1920s, its stock price soaring 200-fold thanks to breakthroughs in radio broadcasting. However, after the 1929 crash and subsequent antitrust actions, RCA, despite a period of recovery, failed to find new avenues for growth. Ultimately, it was acquired by General Electric in 1986, ending its dramatic and ultimately short-lived reign. This article uses RCA's story as a case study to explore the rise and fall of technology companies, prompting reflection on the future of today's tech giants.

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(globalfinancialdata.com)
Tech Stock Market

Procedurally Generating Forest Creatures: A Long and Challenging Journey

2025-04-12
Procedurally Generating Forest Creatures: A Long and Challenging Journey

The author spent years working on procedurally generating and animating a large number of forest creatures for their game, The Big Forest. Initially, they tried using simple parametric models, but the results were unsatisfactory. They then shifted to manual parameterization and used Principal Component Analysis to find higher-level parameters, but the results were still not ideal. Ultimately, they abandoned automated solutions and instead manually defined higher-level parameters, developing tools to assist in parameter adjustment. For animation, the author built upon previous research, using a kinematic approach and continuously refining it to achieve more natural creature movement. The entire process was challenging but also enjoyable, and the author shares their experiences of trial, error, and improvement.

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(blog.runevision.com)
Game

EU Unveils ProtectEU: A New Internal Security Strategy

2025-04-02
EU Unveils ProtectEU: A New Internal Security Strategy

The European Commission launched ProtectEU, a new internal security strategy addressing evolving threats. Key aspects include bolstering Europol into a fully operational police agency, tackling lawful access to data and encryption (a controversial move), and improving intelligence sharing via the EU's Single Intelligence Analysis Capacity (SIAC). The strategy acknowledges existing shortcomings in situational awareness and implementation of cybersecurity laws. Success hinges on member states' political will and cooperation, given the historically sovereign nature of national security matters.

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(therecord.media)
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Tech Ethics Crisis: Are Big Tech Companies Doing Good?

2024-12-29

Moshe Y. Vardi, a professor at Rice University, revisits his previous stance on the tech ethics crisis. Initially believing that laws and regulations were sufficient to address computing's negative impacts, he now argues that a genuine ethical crisis exists, given the growing power of tech corporations and the ethical issues inherent in their business models. He questions the ethics of working for Big Tech, urging tech workers to consider the balance between self-interest and the public good, and to refer to ACM's Code of Ethics, emphasizing the support of the public good. The article discusses cases like Uber, illustrating how employees, even unknowingly, can participate in unethical practices. Ultimately, Vardi concludes that the tech industry needs a serious self-reflection to address its ethical dilemmas.

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(cacm.acm.org)
AI tech ethics big tech public good

The Mystery of the Missing $10 eReader: Why Haven't Prices Dropped?

2025-06-02
The Mystery of the Missing $10 eReader: Why Haven't Prices Dropped?

In 2012, a promising £8 e-reader, the txtr beagle, was reviewed but never widely released. Today, the cheapest e-readers remain around £100. This article explores why. The reasons include the niche market for e-reading, high costs due to e-ink screen patents, Google's restrictions on Android for e-ink devices, and the lack of a sustainable business model for low-cost manufacturers without content cross-subsidization. The author expresses a desire for a cheap e-reader but concludes that this is unlikely until patents expire or a new business model emerges.

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(shkspr.mobi)
Tech consumer electronics

Brazil Fights Dengue Fever with Genetically Modified Mosquitoes

2025-08-01
Brazil Fights Dengue Fever with Genetically Modified Mosquitoes

Brazil is employing genetically modified mosquitoes to combat the widespread dengue fever epidemic. These mosquitoes carry Wolbachia bacteria, which prevents dengue virus replication, thereby reducing transmission. In Niterói, this method has reduced dengue cases by 90%. The Brazilian government is now aggressively expanding this technology, aiming to protect 140 million Brazilians from dengue over the next decade, demonstrating the immense potential of technological innovation in public health.

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(www.npr.org)
Tech dengue fever genetically modified mosquitoes Wolbachia

The 'Other' Trap in Enums: Version Compatibility and Open Enums

2025-03-02
The 'Other' Trap in Enums: Version Compatibility and Open Enums

This article discusses the pitfalls of using an 'Other' value (e.g., WidgetFlavor::Other) in C++ enums. Adding new enum values presents a challenge: how to handle them and maintain compatibility with older code versions. The author suggests avoiding 'Other' altogether and declaring the enum as open-ended, letting programs handle unrecognized values independently. This elegantly solves version compatibility issues, preventing confusion when adding new enum values and ensuring smooth transitions between old and new code.

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(devblogs.microsoft.com)
Development Version Compatibility

Turning My iPhone into a Dumbphone with Apple Configurator: A 2-Month Experiment

2025-09-09

Frustrated with excessive phone usage, the author tried various methods to curb his addiction, including self-control and screen time limits, all to no avail. He finally found success using Apple Configurator to transform his iPhone into a 'dumbphone,' restricting access to only essential apps and websites. This involved a factory reset and setting up restrictions within Configurator, effectively removing the App Store and creating friction against impulsive app use. While some challenges remain (e.g., email filtering), the author reports a significant reduction in screen time and improved digital well-being, sharing a detailed how-to guide for others.

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(stopa.io)
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Mastering the Isolated Queen Pawn (IQP): A Deep Dive

2025-01-17
Mastering the Isolated Queen Pawn (IQP): A Deep Dive

This blog post delves into the dynamic and intriguing Isolated Queen Pawn (IQP) structure in chess. It explores the advantages and disadvantages for both White and Black, outlining strategic plans with practical examples from notable games. The author highlights key ideas for White (e.g., pawn breaks, attacks on f7, kingside attacks) and Black (controlling d5, favorable exchanges). The conclusion emphasizes that understanding the IQP's nuances is crucial for success, recommending 'Winning Pawn Structures' by Boburin for further study.

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(lichess.org)
Game chess strategy isolated queen pawn chess tactics

Simple Nuclear Reactor Simulator: A Hands-on Approach to Fission

2025-07-25
Simple Nuclear Reactor Simulator: A Hands-on Approach to Fission

This is a simple nuclear reactor simulator that provides basic explanations of how a nuclear reactor works. Users can control three control rod groups and water flow rate using keyboard shortcuts to simulate controlling a nuclear chain reaction. The simulator is based on publicly available videos and resources, utilizing an open-source game template and royalty-free sound effects.

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(petetimessix.itch.io)
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AARON: The Long Life of an AI Painting System

2025-02-28
AARON: The Long Life of an AI Painting System

Harold Cohen, a renowned painter and engineer, dedicated his life to exploring the intersection of art and computers. His AI painting system, AARON, is one of the longest-running AI systems in history. From simple black and white line drawings to full-color paintings, AARON evolved, collaborating with Cohen to produce countless stunning works. AARON is not only a milestone in art history but also profoundly impacted the field of AI's understanding of creativity.

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(computerhistory.org)
AI Computer

Index Cards: An Enlightenment Legacy and Its Dark Side

2025-03-06
Index Cards: An Enlightenment Legacy and Its Dark Side

This article traces the origins of the index card, revealing it as more than a simple office supply. Closely tied to Enlightenment figure Carl Linnaeus, the index card was invented to manage the information overload of his botanical work, significantly impacting modern taxonomy and information management. However, the index card's application was far from neutral; it played a role in racism and political persecution. The FBI and Nazi regime used index cards to create databases categorizing and surveilling specific populations. The article explores the objectivity of information organization and the relationship between power and technology.

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(www.theatlantic.com)
Tech information management taxonomy power and technology

SubTropolis: An Abandoned Mine Transformed into a Thriving Underground City

2025-07-23
SubTropolis: An Abandoned Mine Transformed into a Thriving Underground City

SubTropolis, an underground marvel covering an area equivalent to 42 Arrowhead Stadiums, has transformed an abandoned limestone mine into a bustling underground city. Featuring over 10 miles of paved roads and energy-efficient LED lighting, its limestone walls provide natural insulation, earning it a perfect ENERGY STAR® rating. Safety is paramount, with robust limestone pillars and 24/7 surveillance attracting government agencies and high-value tenants. Expansion plans are underway, adding another 8 million square feet of industrial space, showcasing its continued growth potential.

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(kcyesterday.com)
Tech underground city engineering marvel

Confessions of an LLM Addict

2025-08-30
Confessions of an LLM Addict

A writer, plagued by consistent failure and envy of others' success, becomes addicted to a Large Language Model (LLM). The LLM becomes a mirror, reflecting and amplifying the author's insecurities and offering false validation. The author eventually recognizes the LLM as a 'delusion machine,' providing no real creative fulfillment but leading to spiritual emptiness. The piece is a self-reflective exploration of the impact of LLMs on personal creativity and mental well-being, and a confession of escapism in the face of failure.

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(hedgehogreview.com)
Misc

Palantir Teams Up with Accenture and Deloitte to Accelerate AI in US Government

2025-08-04
Palantir Teams Up with Accenture and Deloitte to Accelerate AI in US Government

Palantir is partnering with Accenture Federal Services and Deloitte to accelerate the adoption of AI across US government agencies, tackling their top operational challenges. This combines Palantir's expertise in government software with Accenture and Deloitte's extensive experience in the federal government sector. The aim is to modernize and reinvent government operations with stronger data flows, transparency, and resilience. While concerns exist regarding competition and fairness due to Palantir's expanding reach, this is a shrewd business move, leveraging the established relationships of larger contractors to rapidly scale Palantir's operations.

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(www.wired.com)
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