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Rust Devs Think We're Hopeless: Let's Prove Them Wrong (with C++ Memory Leaks!)

2025-05-11
Rust Devs Think We're Hopeless: Let's Prove Them Wrong (with C++ Memory Leaks!)

This video tutorial playfully challenges the perception of C++ developers as perpetually battling memory leaks. It demonstrates, through a simple C++ program, how to intentionally create and then effectively track down these leaks using debugging tools like `_CrtDumpMemoryLeaks`. The author presents memory leak hunting as a fun, almost reckless adventure, ultimately providing a practical guide for identifying and fixing memory issues in C++.

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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)
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Huawei Unveils First HarmonyOS Laptop

2025-05-08
Huawei Unveils First HarmonyOS Laptop

Following the expiration of its Microsoft Windows license, Huawei has launched its first laptop powered by its self-developed HarmonyOS 5 (HarmonyOS Next). This AI-powered laptop features Huawei's Celia assistant, capable of tasks like creating slides, summarizing meeting minutes, and retrieving information from local documents. It boasts compatibility with office software such as WPS and DingTalk, and will support over 2,000 HarmonyOS mobile apps by year's end, expanding the HarmonyOS ecosystem.

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Jacob Dement's Stunning Portfolio: A Full-Stack Developer's Journey

2025-01-16

Jacob Dement's portfolio showcases the talent of a seasoned full-stack engineer. From meticulously designed websites to complex applications, he demonstrates a comprehensive grasp of front-end, back-end, and database technologies. The portfolio is more than just a collection of code; it's a compelling testament to his technical skills and creativity. Multiple project examples highlight his experience in solving real-world problems using diverse tech stacks. His dedication to both technical detail and user experience underscores his professionalism.

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Flame: A Unique BBS System Masquerading as a MUD

2025-04-03

Flame is not a MUD, IRC, or chat room. It's a bulletin board system (BBS) implemented as a MUD. It serves many purposes: a quiet place to visit, a social substitute, a space for self-expression, and a virtual party zone. Connect via telnet to flame.ucc.gu.uwa.edu.au port 4242, or use flame-tunnel.ucc.gu.uwa.edu.au to bypass firewalls. Flame also runs a gopher and web server. Its history dates back to 1990 as a remote access BBS, appearing in a magazine in 1991 and transitioning to a MUD in 1992 while retaining its phone line connection.

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Global 6GHz Wi-Fi Spectrum Adoption Update

2025-01-06

The Wi-Fi Alliance has released an update on the global adoption of 6GHz Wi-Fi spectrum. The report shows many countries have approved or are considering approving the use of 6GHz Wi-Fi in the 5925-7125MHz band, promising significant improvements in Wi-Fi speed and capacity. The US has completed a three-stage spectrum allocation, while Europe is primarily focusing on the 5945-6425MHz band. This report provides valuable information for vendors and users looking to deploy 6GHz Wi-Fi technology.

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Childhood Leukemia: From Death Sentence to Treatable Disease

2025-06-15
Childhood Leukemia: From Death Sentence to Treatable Disease

Before the 1970s, childhood leukemia was a death sentence, with less than 10% of diagnosed children surviving five years. Today, in North America and Europe, that survival rate has soared to around 85%! This dramatic turnaround is due to a series of breakthroughs: collaborative research leading to more effective chemotherapy regimens, personalized treatments based on risk stratification, the development of targeted drugs and immunotherapies fueled by molecular research, and improved supportive care. This is a testament to the power of scientific collaboration and a model for what medical research can achieve.

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SmallJS: An Elegant Smalltalk-80 Compiler for JavaScript

2025-08-25

SmallJS is a free and open-source implementation of the elegant Smalltalk-80 language, compiling to JavaScript that runs in modern browsers or Node.js. Its file-based architecture allows development in your favorite IDE, with default support for Visual Studio Code, including syntax highlighting and debugging. Fully object-oriented and highly customizable, SmallJS maintains familiar JS counterparts for class and method names. It boasts built-in libraries for both browser (DOM manipulation, events, CSS) and Node.js (HTTP server, Express, databases, file system, multi-threading) environments. Several example projects are provided to get you started quickly.

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Social Media: Incitement or Hype? A Debate on Political Polarization

2025-09-13
Social Media: Incitement or Hype? A Debate on Political Polarization

This article delves into the impact of social media on political polarization. The author challenges Dan Williams' argument that social media's influence is overstated. While acknowledging long-term polarization trends, the author contends that social media amplifies negative emotional content, empowers elite political influencers, and exacerbates political conflict and extremism. An 'elite radicalization' theory is proposed, suggesting that social media algorithms promote the spread of negative emotions, shaping public perception and leading to increased offline extreme political behavior, supported by empirical studies. Therefore, even if social media's impact on partisan polarization is limited, its negative effects on the political landscape remain significant.

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(arachnemag.substack.com)
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The Dying Art of Reading: A Professor's Lament

2025-03-31
The Dying Art of Reading: A Professor's Lament

A tenured professor, writing anonymously, laments the declining reading comprehension skills of today's college students. He details how many students struggle with adult literature, exhibiting reading levels comparable to elementary school. The pervasive use of AI for cheating further exacerbates the issue, hindering genuine learning. The professor argues this isn't a failure of the education system, but a societal problem rooted in students' addiction to their phones, lack of reading engagement, and a transactional view of college as a mere stepping stone to a job. He expresses deep sadness and concern.

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(www.persuasion.community)
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Free Interactive C Tutorial Launched

2025-04-27
Free Interactive C Tutorial Launched

learn-c.org has launched a free interactive C programming tutorial. Whether you're a beginner or experienced programmer, this website is designed for anyone who wants to learn C. No downloads are required; simply click on a chapter to begin. The site is still under construction, and contributions are welcome.

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FTC Releases FAQs on New Rule Targeting Deceptive Fees

2025-05-07
FTC Releases FAQs on New Rule Targeting Deceptive Fees

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published FAQs clarifying its new rule on unfair or deceptive fees, effective May 12, 2025. This rule combats practices like bait-and-switch pricing that hide total costs in live event ticketing and short-term lodging. The FAQs detail which businesses are covered, mandatory fees to be included in advertised prices, permissible exclusions, and clear disclosure requirements. The rule aims to increase price transparency and protect consumers without prohibiting specific pricing strategies, focusing instead on upfront honesty about total costs.

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Invariants: Advances in Computation and Applications

2024-12-27
Invariants: Advances in Computation and Applications

A tutorial paper published in the proceedings of ISSAC 2023 explores the computation and applications of invariants in mathematics. The paper focuses on the interplay between differential and algebraic invariant theories, presenting an algebraic adaptation of the moving frame method from differential geometry to compute a generating set of rational invariants. It also discusses the role of differential invariant signatures in solving equivalence problems in geometry and algebra, and the challenges in designing algorithms based on this concept.

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Kevin Kelly: Rejecting Unicorns, Embracing a Multifaceted Life

2025-07-04
Kevin Kelly: Rejecting Unicorns, Embracing a Multifaceted Life

This article recounts the author's meeting with tech visionary Kevin Kelly, prompting reflection on their own career path. Kelly, known for his diverse career—from Whole Earth Catalog editor to Wired co-founder and insightful futurist—has never pursued a single goal, instead continuously exploring various interests. The conversation with Kelly sparked a re-evaluation of the definition of 'success,' questioning the tech industry's obsession with singular focus and relentless pursuit, ultimately seeking a work style that combines ambition with joy.

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(joincolossus.com)
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Splatshop: Interactive Editing of Massive Gaussian Splat Models

2025-08-07

Splatshop is a highly optimized toolbox for interactive editing (selection, deletion, painting, transformation, etc.) of 3D Gaussian splatting models, handling up to 100 million primitives in real-time. Balancing speed and accuracy, it enables precise edits without performance sacrifices. Furthermore, Splatshop is VR-capable, making it the first VR editor for large-scale Gaussian splatting models—a significant step toward a 'Photoshop' for this technology.

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(momentsingraphics.de)
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Altman's New Brain-Computer Interface Venture: Gene Editing and Ultrasound

2025-08-16
Altman's New Brain-Computer Interface Venture: Gene Editing and Ultrasound

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is involved in a brain-computer interface company, Merge Labs, exploring a novel approach combining gene therapy and ultrasound. The method involves genetically modifying brain cells and using an implanted ultrasound device to detect and modulate activity in these cells. This differs from Elon Musk's Neuralink, which uses electrical signals. Altman aims to use this technology to control ChatGPT with his thoughts. The project is in early stages, seeking $250 million in funding at an $850 million valuation.

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(finance.yahoo.com)
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Anthropic's Economic Index: Mapping AI's Impact on the Labor Market

2025-02-10
Anthropic's Economic Index: Mapping AI's Impact on the Labor Market

Anthropic launched the Anthropic Economic Index, a new initiative analyzing AI's effects on labor markets. Their initial report, based on millions of anonymized Claude.ai conversations, provides unprecedented insights into real-world AI adoption. The study reveals AI usage is concentrated in software development and technical writing, with about 36% of occupations using AI in at least 25% of their tasks, but few using it for the majority. AI is more often used for augmentation (57%) rather than automation (43%). Mid-to-high wage occupations show higher AI adoption, while low and high-wage jobs show lower rates. The dataset is open-sourced, and Anthropic invites input from researchers to understand and address the implications for employment and productivity.

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(www.anthropic.com)
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An Engineer's Journey with Forth: From Fascination to Abandonment

2024-12-28

This blog post recounts an engineer's experience learning and using the Forth programming language. Initially captivated by Forth's brevity and extensibility, the author delved into the source code of pForth, marveling at its compile-time self-modifying capabilities. However, in real-world projects, the author found Forth more suitable for number crunching, struggling with tasks like text processing. While designing a custom hardware embedded system, the author leveraged Forth to design the system's CPU instruction set, but ultimately found C more efficient and abandoned Forth. The author concludes that Forth is ideal for minimalist engineers seeking extreme efficiency, while he himself prefers a more pragmatic approach, opting for more widely used languages.

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(yosefk.com)
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Lilly: A Streamlined Vim/Neovim Alternative

2025-03-24
Lilly: A Streamlined Vim/Neovim Alternative

Lilly is a text editor under development, aiming to be a lightweight alternative to Vim and Neovim. It focuses on core functionality, eliminating the complex Lua plugin ecosystem for a simpler, more accessible user experience. A pre-alpha release is available, and testing shows zero memory leaks. Contributions and feedback are welcome.

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(github.com)
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New Hash Functions Rain Hashes: Speed and Security Combined

2024-12-13
New Hash Functions Rain Hashes: Speed and Security Combined

DOSAYGO Research has released Rain Hashes, a new family of hash functions featuring Rainbow and Rainstorm algorithms. Rainbow boasts exceptional speed, making it ideal for general-purpose hashing. Its C++ implementation has passed all SMHasher3 tests and is characterized by its concise and efficient code. Rainstorm prioritizes security; while not formally audited, its design incorporates elements from cryptographic hash functions and offers output sizes from 64 to 512 bits. The project provides C++, WASM, and Node.js implementations, along with a command-line tool and benchmark tests for easy evaluation and usage.

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(github.com)
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MLC-LLM: Bringing Competitive LLM Inference to AMD GPUs

2024-12-24

NVIDIA GPUs have long dominated the Large Language Model (LLM) inference landscape. However, the MLC-LLM project leverages machine learning compilation to successfully deploy LLMs onto AMD GPUs, achieving impressive results. Using ROCm and Vulkan, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX reaches 80% of the speed of the NVIDIA RTX 4090 and 94% of the RTX 3090 Ti for Llama2-7B/13B inference. This significantly enhances AMD GPU competitiveness and broadens LLM deployment options, extending to AMD APUs like those found in the Steam Deck. Future developments for MLC-LLM include optimizations for batching, multi-GPU support, expanded quantization and model architectures, and further bridging the performance gap with NVIDIA, ultimately addressing AI compute limitations.

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(blog.mlc.ai)
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Shunsaku Tamiya: A Legacy in Miniature

2025-07-30
Shunsaku Tamiya: A Legacy in Miniature

Shunsaku Tamiya, former president and chairman of Tamiya, Inc., passed away at age 90. He transformed Tamiya from a lumber supplier into a globally recognized maker of precision plastic model kits, RC vehicles, and Mini 4WD cars. His dedication to detail was legendary; to accurately recreate a Porsche 934, he famously disassembled a Porsche 911. Tamiya's legacy of quality and unique branding will endure for generations.

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(JapaneseNostalgicCar.com)
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Streamlining Monorepo Development with Turborepo and pnpm

2025-08-20
Streamlining Monorepo Development with Turborepo and pnpm

This guide outlines best practices for developing, testing, and submitting code within a Turborepo-based monorepo. It covers efficient methods for navigating, installing, and creating new React packages using pnpm, leveraging Vitest for targeted testing, and ensuring code quality with ESLint and TypeScript. The guide emphasizes running linters and tests before commits and provides a clear PR title format.

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(agents.md)
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Long Polling Beats WebSockets: A Practical Guide to Scalable Real-time Systems

2025-01-05

Inferable's team chose HTTP long polling over WebSockets when building a scalable real-time system using Node.js and TypeScript. Facing challenges of hundreds of worker nodes needing real-time job updates and agents requiring real-time state synchronization, they found long polling surprisingly effective. By keeping HTTP connections open until new data arrives or a timeout is reached, they avoided the complexities of WebSockets, such as authentication, observability, and infrastructure compatibility. The article details their implementation, including database optimization, error handling, and best practices like mandatory TTL, client-configurable TTL, and sensible database polling intervals. The choice stemmed from needing core product control over message delivery, zero external dependencies, and ease of understanding and modification. Alternatives like ElectricSQL are briefly discussed, highlighting scenarios where WebSockets might be preferable.

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(www.inferable.ai)
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Kando: The Efficiency Tool That Redefines Productivity

2024-12-27
Kando: The Efficiency Tool That Redefines Productivity

Kando is an open-source, free efficiency tool available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It uses gesture recognition to let you select tools and actions in milliseconds, even navigating deeply nested menus with ease. Kando makes your entire screen a clickable target; no more precise aiming at tiny buttons! The latest release boasts a fantastic new icon, with details of the design process available on Ko-fi. Try it today!

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Rails vs. Next.js: Two Decades Later, Which Web Framework Reigns Supreme?

2025-02-21
Rails vs. Next.js: Two Decades Later, Which Web Framework Reigns Supreme?

This article explores the strengths and weaknesses of Ruby on Rails and Next.js in building web applications. Rails, with its simplicity, abstraction, and mature ecosystem, has powered countless successful companies over the past two decades and remains relevant, especially for small teams needing rapid development. Next.js represents the modern web development trend, offering enhanced interactivity and performance but also increased complexity. The author uses personal experience to illustrate the applicable scenarios for each framework, concluding that users ultimately prioritize product utility over technical implementation details.

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(www.contraption.co)
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Magic Lantern Rises From the Ashes: New Team, New Hope

2025-09-03

The long-dormant Magic Lantern camera firmware project is back! After years of inactivity, a new core team has revitalized the project, completely overhauling the codebase, build system, and website. They've overcome significant technical hurdles, releasing updated firmware for several Canon cameras (including the 200D, 6D Mark II, 750D, and 7D Mark II), supporting the latest Digic 6 and 7 processors. New features include intervalometer, custom crop marks, shutter count, and more. The 200D even boasts working raw video with DPAF and Dual ISO. While some advanced features are still under development, Magic Lantern's return offers renewed hope for photography enthusiasts.

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(www.magiclantern.fm)
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The Dark Side of AI-Assisted Code Generation: A Case Study of Cursor

2025-05-30

This article critically assesses the effectiveness of AI-assisted code generation tools. Using a code modification suggestion showcased on the Cursor editor's homepage as a case study, the author demonstrates how AI-generated code can not only fail to improve productivity but can introduce errors and inefficiencies, such as useless length validation and questionable string sanitization. The author argues that a good AI tool should identify and avoid these issues, providing programmers with the context needed to make informed decisions rather than simply offering a potentially flawed solution. Current AI code generation tools, as exemplified, fall short of this goal, resulting in a net negative impact on productivity.

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(lukasatkinson.de)
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EmbedPDF: A Slick, Open-Source JavaScript PDF Viewer

2025-08-15
EmbedPDF: A Slick, Open-Source JavaScript PDF Viewer

EmbedPDF is a framework-agnostic, MIT-licensed, open-source JavaScript PDF viewer easily integrated into any JavaScript project (React, Vue, Svelte, Preact, or vanilla JS). It boasts a smooth, modern reading experience with a clean developer API. Features include annotations (highlighting, sticky notes, free text, ink), true redaction, search, text selection, zoom, rotation, and smooth, virtualized scrolling. It's built with a pluggable architecture and tree-shakable plugins. Contributions are welcome!

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(github.com)
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