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SEC Drops Fraud Case Against Nikola Founder Trevor Milton After Presidential Pardon

2025-09-19
SEC Drops Fraud Case Against Nikola Founder Trevor Milton After Presidential Pardon

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its fraud case against Nikola founder and former CEO Trevor Milton following a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. Milton, previously convicted of securities fraud and sentenced to four years in prison, had his conviction overturned by the pardon. He claims he was subjected to five years of false accusations from the media, prosecutors, former Nikola executives, and short sellers. Despite the pardon, Milton is seeking $69 million in legal fees from Nikola, which is currently in bankruptcy, a demand the company rejects.

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(eletric-vehicles.com)
Startup Trevor Milton Securities Fraud

NASA's JPL Shuttered by Raging LA Wildfires

2025-01-09
NASA's JPL Shuttered by Raging LA Wildfires

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a crucial center for robotic space exploration, has been temporarily closed due to the nearby Eaton wildfire. Hundreds of JPL employees have been evacuated from their homes, with many experiencing property loss. While JPL itself has escaped direct fire damage, strong winds caused some wind damage. The closure impacts NASA's ongoing missions, including the Perseverance and Curiosity rovers and the recently launched Europa Clipper. The Eaton fire is one of several large wildfires currently burning in the Los Angeles area, fueled by record-setting winds.

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(www.space.com)
Tech Wildfires

Gas Giants: More Complex Than We Thought

2025-06-22
Gas Giants: More Complex Than We Thought

Our understanding of gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn has been revolutionized by recent findings. Instead of a simple hydrogen and helium composition, these planets possess surprisingly complex internal structures. New data from probes like Juno and Cassini reveal a 'fuzzy' core, lacking a distinct transition between the outer layers and the inner core. Two formation theories exist: core accretion and disk instability. Furthermore, phenomena like Jupiter's Great Red Spot and the possible 'helium rain' on Saturn highlight the dynamic processes within these giants. These discoveries not only deepen our understanding of our solar system but also offer crucial insights for studying exoplanets.

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(www.popsci.com)
Tech Gas Giants Planetary Formation

Tour de France: Has Technology Conquered Doping?

2025-07-26
Tour de France: Has Technology Conquered Doping?

The Tour de France was once plagued by doping scandals, with Lance Armstrong's 'extraterrestrial' performances revealed to be fueled by banned substances. However, the modern Tour presents a different picture: advancements in technology and scientific training have enabled unprecedented levels of performance. The exceptional achievements of riders like Tadej Pogačar are attributed not to doping, but to power meters, data analysis, precise nutrition plans, and aerodynamic improvements. This marks a new era for cycling, where technological progress has triumphed over the lure of performance-enhancing drugs, pushing the boundaries of human physical capability.

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(www.theatlantic.com)
Tech Tour de France

DIY AI by Hand Exercises: A Google Sheets Tool

2025-02-07
DIY AI by Hand Exercises: A Google Sheets Tool

For months, the author has collaborated with AI educators to customize their "AI by Hand" exercises, which are now used in classrooms worldwide. The manual customization process led to occasional errors, happily caught by attentive students. To streamline creation and allow others to generate custom exercises, the author developed a Google Sheets-based tool enabling users to specify numbers and solutions. This tool is still in its early stages, and feedback is welcome.

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(www.byhand.ai)
AI AI Education Open-source Tool

Configuring BorgBackup and borgmatic for Backups on macOS

2025-08-04

This article details configuring BorgBackup and borgmatic for backups on macOS. It explains creating a LaunchAgent using launchctl to schedule borgmatic, addressing its logging limitations. Methods for restoring files, exporting keys, validating backups, and testing backups are provided. The author compares BorgBackup and Time Machine, suggesting using both and following the 3-2-1 backup rule for robust data protection.

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(www.justus.pw)
Development

Ship Faster, Better: Parallel AI-Assisted Development with Claude Code

2025-08-20
Ship Faster, Better: Parallel AI-Assisted Development with Claude Code

Claude Code PM revolutionizes software development by combining spec-driven development, GitHub Issues, Git worktrees, and multiple parallel AI agents. It tackles common team collaboration woes: context switching, merge conflicts, requirements drift, and invisible progress. The system transforms PRDs into epics, epics into GitHub issues, and issues into production code with full traceability. Multiple Claude instances work concurrently, enabling true team collaboration and seamless human-AI handoffs. The result? Increased speed, fewer bugs, and a dramatically improved workflow.

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(github.com)
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Copyright Notice: The Enigmatic Art of Alexander Popov

2025-06-15
Copyright Notice: The Enigmatic Art of Alexander Popov

This document compiles information on artist Alexander Popov from academic journals, art criticism, interviews, exhibition catalogs, and firsthand accounts. Because Popov has historically resisted definitive documentation of his work, this timeline doesn't definitively capture experiences designed to resist fixed interpretation. This resource is for educational and research purposes only. Void Enterprises holds exclusive rights to all of Alexander Popov's artistic works and intellectual property. Unauthorized recreation, modification, or extension of Popov's installations is strongly discouraged and may result in legal action.

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(strangemachine.tv)
Art Alexander Popov

Falsehoods Programmers Believe About Languages: A Hilarious Debunking

2025-03-02
Falsehoods Programmers Believe About Languages: A Hilarious Debunking

This article humorously debunks common misconceptions programmers hold about programming languages in the context of software localization. From assuming all languages have the same sentence structures and word lengths as English, to believing translations always maintain the same length, the article highlights the absurdity of these assumptions. It underscores the importance of understanding linguistic diversity and cultural nuances in software development and localization.

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(www.lexiconista.com)
Development software localization

The Pains and Pleasures of Typeface Licensing: A Designer's Perspective

2025-08-14
The Pains and Pleasures of Typeface Licensing: A Designer's Perspective

A designer shares their experiences navigating typeface licensing across numerous projects. High-quality commercial fonts and supporting independent foundries are key considerations. However, varying licensing terms from different foundries create complexities. The article explores ideal licensing features: clear and easily accessible terms, shareable shopping carts, straightforward payment options, flexible pricing models, and the ability to subset fonts. The author highlights the need for a balance between foundry needs and client usability for a smoother workflow.

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(davesmyth.com)
Design Typeface Licensing Commercial Fonts

Record Heat: A Global Workplace Crisis

2025-08-23
Record Heat: A Global Workplace Crisis

A new report from the WHO and WMO warns that record-breaking temperatures are transforming workplaces globally, impacting over 2.4 billion workers through heat stress. High temperatures are causing increased workplace injuries, decreased productivity, and even fatalities. The report calls for bold, coordinated action, including improved heatwave warning systems, adjusted work schedules, redesigned uniforms and workplaces, and emergency preparedness plans. Ultimately, reducing fossil fuel emissions to combat global warming is crucial to addressing this growing challenge.

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(www.theverge.com)
Tech heat stress occupational health

Synology's Hostile Policies Drive Longtime User Away

2025-08-29
Synology's Hostile Policies Drive Longtime User Away

Longtime Synology user Raindog308 announces he's switching brands due to Synology's increasingly restrictive policies. These include artificial limits on concurrent Samba connections and a new requirement to purchase Synology-branded hard drives, even though those drives offer shorter warranties than alternatives like WD Black. He's considering building a TrueNAS server or exploring options from UGREEN, Buffalo, or other vendors.

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(lowendbox.com)
Hardware

Mozilla Rewrites Firefox Terms of Use After User Backlash Over Data Rights

2025-03-04
Mozilla Rewrites Firefox Terms of Use After User Backlash Over Data Rights

Following user criticism of its updated Terms of Use, Mozilla has revised its policy for Firefox. The original terms were criticized for overly broad language, implying Mozilla claimed rights to user data inputted or uploaded to the browser, raising concerns about potential sale to advertisers or AI companies. Mozilla clarified this wasn't the intention, stating the changes don't alter its data usage practices. The revised terms specify that data access is solely for Firefox operation and doesn't grant Mozilla ownership. Mozilla also removed references to the Acceptable Use Policy and updated its online Privacy FAQ for clearer legal explanations.

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(techcrunch.com)
Tech User Privacy

Reliving a Childhood Dream: Restoring an IBM PS/1 2168

2025-09-12

In 1993, a 14-year-old's passion for computers led him to dream of owning an IBM PS/1 2168. Years later, he embarks on a journey to acquire and restore a well-preserved used model. The article chronicles the restoration process, detailing the selection of parts, system installation, troubleshooting, and upgrades. It highlights the machine's unique design and excellent performance, including its iconic Model M keyboard and remarkable expandability. This isn't just a computer restoration; it's a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

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(fabiensanglard.net)
Hardware

Building an SR-71 Blackbird from Paper: A Guide to Low-Poly Paper Modeling

2025-09-12
Building an SR-71 Blackbird from Paper: A Guide to Low-Poly Paper Modeling

This article details the author's journey in creating a low-poly paper model of the SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft, covering the entire process from design to assembly. The author emphasizes balancing goals like ease of assembly, aesthetic appeal, and minimal resource consumption, while setting constraints such as using only single-color paper and employing only polyhedral shapes. The article thoroughly explains the use of Blender for mesh modeling, Pepakura Designer for mesh unfolding, and assembly techniques, and shares experiences of iteratively refining the model. The result is an impressive SR-71 Blackbird paper model, with PDFs available for download.

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(www.arvinpoddar.com)
Design paper model SR-71 Blackbird

Anduril Banned from Discourse Recruiting: Weapon Maker Sparks Controversy

2025-04-04
Anduril Banned from Discourse Recruiting: Weapon Maker Sparks Controversy

A job posting from Anduril, a weapons manufacturer, on the Discourse forum ignited a firestorm of controversy. Users criticized Anduril's involvement in creating weapons of war and questioned its company culture. An Anduril employee attempted to address concerns about Nix/NixOS usage, non-compete agreements, and open-source opportunities, but the controversy escalated. Discourse's moderation team ultimately banned Anduril from posting future job openings on the platform to resolve the ongoing community dispute.

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(discourse.nixos.org)
Tech defense contractor recruiting controversy

RSDS: A Decentralized Syndication Protocol to Fix the Internet's Missing Piece?

2025-01-11
RSDS: A Decentralized Syndication Protocol to Fix the Internet's Missing Piece?

Author Tautvilas Mečinskas proposes a new protocol called RSDS (Really Simple Decentralized Syndication) to address the challenges of content discovery and aggregation on the internet. The article reviews the rise and fall of RSS and the shortcomings of attempts like Bluesky, highlighting how RSDS uses lightweight data structures, decentralized domain name IDs, and Bitcoin blockchain-based timestamps to significantly reduce costs and complexity. It also features spam prevention, support for content licensing, and enables the creation of truly decentralized social networks. The core of RSDS lies in its low barrier to entry—everyone can host content—while also allowing for the development of commercial applications.

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(tautvilas.medium.com)
Tech social network

Tracking the ISS with a repurposed IR Turret

2025-04-05

Using a HackPack IR turret received as a birthday gift, the author created a device that tracks the International Space Station (ISS) in real-time. By fetching Two-Line Element (TLE) data for the ISS and using the SGP4 algorithm to calculate its position, the author converted this into azimuth and elevation angles to control stepper and servo motors. The project involved astronomy calculations, embedded programming, and 3D modeling, showcasing creativity and technical skills. It offers a unique observation tool for amateur astronomers.

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(faridrener.com)
Hardware

The Bloody Cane: Gutta-Percha, the Transatlantic Cable, and Environmental Destruction

2025-09-01
The Bloody Cane: Gutta-Percha, the Transatlantic Cable, and Environmental Destruction

The 1856 caning of Senator Charles Sumner by Representative Preston Brooks is a notorious event highlighting the fractured political climate before the American Civil War. Less known is the story of the cane itself, crafted from gutta-percha, a natural rubber from Southeast Asia. This seemingly innocuous material proved crucial to the 19th-century communications revolution, enabling the transatlantic telegraph cable. However, the insatiable demand led to widespread deforestation and environmental devastation, ultimately replaced by synthetic plastics. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the unforeseen consequences of technological advancement and the need for sustainable practices.

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(worldhistory.substack.com)
Misc

Inigo Quilez's Computer Graphics Tutorial Goldmine

2025-05-22

Inigo Quilez, a veteran computer graphics expert, has been dedicated to learning and sharing his knowledge since 1994. His website offers a vast collection of computer graphics tutorials covering topics ranging from SDFs and ray marching to fractals and mathematical techniques. Tutorials feature concise code snippets and clear explanations, catering to various skill levels. He also provides video tutorials and other resources, and his code is MIT-licensed for easy reuse.

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(iquilezles.org)
Development SDFs

A $45 Rohde & Schwarz AMIQ: Teardown and Circuit Analysis

2025-06-11

The author acquired a Rohde & Schwarz AMIQ I/Q modulation generator for a mere $45 at an auction. This device, lacking a user interface beyond a power button and three LEDs, presented a significant restoration challenge. The article delves into the AMIQ's functionality, teardown, and internal circuitry, focusing on the analog sections. Key areas explored include the reference clock generation, DAC clock synthesizer, I/Q output skew tuning, variable gain amplifier, and internal diagnostics. The author provides detailed analysis of components like the AD9850 and praises the AMIQ's comprehensive schematics, using images and diagrams to aid explanation.

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(tomverbeure.github.io)
Hardware

Hacking Tesla's New TCU: Installing a Local SIM Card

2025-05-12

Tesla's newer models (Model 3 Highland, Model Y Juniper, and Cybertruck) have relocated their cellular modem to a separate Telematics Control Unit (TCU). This guide details how to access and replace the SIM card in the TCU, activating it using Tesla Toolbox and Service+ mode to achieve 4G/5G connectivity. It covers TCU location, SIM installation, using a VPN for region restrictions, and waking the car with an external SIM.

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(olegkutkov.me)
Hardware SIM card

Record-Breaking 11.5 Tbps DDoS Attack Successfully Mitigated

2025-09-04
Record-Breaking 11.5 Tbps DDoS Attack Successfully Mitigated

Over the Labor Day weekend, Cloudflare successfully mitigated a record-breaking 11.5 Tbps distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack lasting approximately 35 seconds and peaking at over 5.1 billion packets per second. The attack leveraged a simple UDP flood, originating from various IoT devices and cloud providers, including compromised Google Cloud accounts. While simple in nature, the scale and frequency of such attacks are rapidly increasing, with Cloudflare blocking over 6,500 similar attacks in Q2 2025. This highlights the importance of modern internet security defenses and serves as a warning for businesses to implement robust DDoS protection.

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(www.zdnet.com)
Tech

Why VCDs Kinged Southeast Asia: It Wasn't Just the Mold

2025-07-15
Why VCDs Kinged Southeast Asia: It Wasn't Just the Mold

This article explores why VCDs and Laserdiscs were more popular than VHS tapes in humid Southeast Asia. While mold damage to VHS tapes was a factor, economics played a far larger role. VCDs were cheaper, smaller, easily duplicated and distributed, making them the dominant format, especially in the rampant piracy scene. Laserdiscs, while offering better quality, were too expensive for most consumers. The author recounts personal experiences in Singapore, illustrating the VCD market's dominance and its competition with VHS.

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(rubenerd.com)
Misc

US Judicial Independence Under Siege

2025-03-11

Chief Justice John Roberts' 2024 year-end report on the federal judiciary expresses concern over declining trust in the courts' independence. The report highlights violence, intimidation, disinformation, and threats to defy court orders as undermining judicial independence. These threats aim to coerce judges into ruling against the law. Roberts draws parallels to historical events, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence for upholding the rule of law and the system of checks and balances. While the President claims to abide by court decisions, the threat of defiance remains, potentially leading to a constitutional crisis and eroding public trust.

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(www.lawfaremedia.org)
Misc constitutional crisis US politics

Pre-Modern Peasant Marriage Patterns: A Cross-Cultural Perspective

2025-08-04
Pre-Modern Peasant Marriage Patterns: A Cross-Cultural Perspective

This article explores marriage patterns among pre-modern peasant populations, highlighting that while high mortality rates led to diverse household structures, marriage was a universal and strictly enforced social norm. Three marriage patterns are analyzed: an early pattern (average female age at first marriage around 16, e.g., ancient Greece), an intermediate pattern (average female age at first marriage around 20, e.g., Rome), and a late pattern (average female age at first marriage around 25, e.g., early modern Western Europe). These patterns are closely linked to women's social status, fertility control strategies, and household structures. The late pattern is particularly unique, associated with high percentages of never-married individuals and newly married couples forming independent households. The article emphasizes the significant differences between elite and commoner marriage patterns and notes that marriage in these societies wasn't an expression of individual affection but a necessary component of fulfilling social roles.

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(acoup.blog)
Misc pre-modern peasants

Unreal Tournament's Sniper Rifle: A Balancing Act Between Physics and Gameplay

2025-03-22
Unreal Tournament's Sniper Rifle: A Balancing Act Between Physics and Gameplay

This article delves into the physics model of the sniper rifle in the classic game Unreal Tournament. While the game uses a 'hitscan' mechanic, ignoring real-world factors like bullet travel time and drop, this simplified model generally provides a smooth gameplay experience. However, on the iconic map 'Facing Worlds', the unrealism of this simplification becomes more noticeable. The article compares different games' approaches to projectile physics, explaining the trade-offs between realism and gameplay in game design, ultimately concluding with the philosophy, "All models are wrong, but some models are useful."

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(militaryrealism.blog)
Game Unreal Tournament

GE's Fall From Grace: A Shakespearean Tragedy of Corporate America

2025-05-26
GE's Fall From Grace: A Shakespearean Tragedy of Corporate America

William Cohan's "Power Failure" recounts the epic rise and fall of General Electric (GE). From Edison's illumination of the world to Jeff Immelt's desperate final days, GE's story is a Shakespearean tragedy of corporate culture and American capitalism. Over-reliance on financialization, aggressive accounting practices, and a blind worship of 'making the numbers' ultimately plunged this once-mighty American giant into ruin. Cohan's book serves not only as GE's history but also as a cautionary tale for today's tech giants: excessive complexity, over-powerful CEOs, and an over-reliance on financial engineering can all lead to disastrous consequences.

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(www.gwintrob.com)
Startup corporate governance

California Ballot Initiative Inspired by Murder Seeks to Reform Healthcare Insurance

2025-03-31
California Ballot Initiative Inspired by Murder Seeks to Reform Healthcare Insurance

A proposed California ballot initiative, informally named after the alleged assassin of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, aims to prevent insurers from delaying or denying doctor-recommended treatments. The initiative, filed by a retired attorney, is fueled by public anger over the healthcare insurance industry following the CEO's murder. The proposal would make it a felony for non-physicians to review physician-recommended treatments and requires physician review for any denial. The initiative is currently under review and requires significant public support to appear on the ballot.

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(www.newsweek.com)
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