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US Employee Engagement Plummets to 10-Year Low

2025-01-14

US Employee Engagement Plummets to 10-Year Low

Gallup's latest data reveals a decade low in US employee engagement in 2024, with only 31% of employees reporting engagement—mirroring 2014 levels. Actively disengaged employees also reached 17%, matching 2014 figures. A two-percentage-point drop since 2023 highlights growing employee detachment, especially among those under 35. Key factors contributing to this decline include unclear expectations, lack of care, and limited development opportunities. Gallup advises leaders to focus on workplace culture, defining organizational purpose and values, and developing managers who can inspire and engage employees.

(www.gallup.com)

Startup employee engagement Gallup poll management

AI Takes Flight: Saab's Gripen E Successfully Integrates Helsing's Centaur AI

2025-06-14

AI Takes Flight: Saab's Gripen E Successfully Integrates Helsing's Centaur AI

Saab, in collaboration with Helsing, announced the successful completion of three test flights integrating Helsing's AI agent, Centaur, into a Gripen E fighter jet. These flights, part of Saab's 'Project Beyond', demonstrate a significant leap in bringing AI capabilities to military aircraft. Centaur autonomously executed complex maneuvers in a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) combat environment and cued the pilot to fire. The project, funded by the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV), is a key component of Sweden's Future Fighter Systems concept program.

(www.saab.com)

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SWE-bench: Can LLMs Solve Real-World GitHub Issues?

2025-01-08

SWE-bench is a benchmark dataset evaluating large language models' ability to automatically resolve real-world GitHub issues. Researchers compiled 2,294 Issue-Pull Request pairs from 12 popular Python repositories, validating solutions via unit tests. The latest leaderboard showcases various models achieving varying success rates, with some exceeding 50% resolution. The project provides resources including a lite version and pre-trained models for easier evaluation and reproducibility.

(www.swebench.com)

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In Defense of Text Labels: Why Icons Aren't Enough

2025-02-22

In Defense of Text Labels: Why Icons Aren't Enough

This article argues for the importance of text labels alongside icons in user interface design. The author contends that relying solely on icons increases cognitive load, as many icons lack immediate clarity and require extra interpretation, especially in complex interfaces with numerous icons. Text labels efficiently clarify meaning, reducing ambiguity and improving usability. The article also highlights inconsistencies in iconography across different applications, adding to user confusion. Therefore, the author advocates for a combined approach, using both icons and text labels for optimal user experience.

(www.chrbutler.com)

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DIY Acoustic Camera: Locating Sound Sources on a Budget

2025-03-29

DIY Acoustic Camera: Locating Sound Sources on a Budget

This project details the construction of a low-cost acoustic camera using readily available hardware and open-source software. The author utilizes a miniDSP UMA-16 microphone array and custom Python scripts to capture synchronized 16-channel audio and video. Beamforming is achieved using the Acoular library, visualizing sound pressure levels and merging the results with the video stream. The post includes code examples and a comparison with an earlier attempt using a ReSpeaker 4 microphone array and a GCC-PHAT algorithm, demonstrating a surprisingly effective and affordable approach to sound localization.

(navat.substack.com)

Hardware acoustic camera

Zuckerberg's U-Turn and the Death of Tech Culture

2025-01-12

Zuckerberg's U-Turn and the Death of Tech Culture

Dan McKinley criticizes Mark Zuckerberg's recent about-face, arguing that his hostility towards employees and tolerance of hate speech on his platforms represent a 'boss revolt' against workers in the tech industry. He reflects on the once-popular 'happy workplace' culture in tech, such as hack weeks, rotations, and 20% time, arguing these weren't just perks, but tools to boost employee morale, foster knowledge sharing and innovation, ultimately increasing productivity. McKinley contends that prioritizing efficiency at the expense of employee happiness and engagement is short-sighted and ultimately detrimental to long-term company success. He suggests that a healthy, happy workforce is both an end in itself and a means to a more productive and innovative company.

(mcfunley.com)

Tech tech culture employee morale Zuckerberg

Tiny Ten: A 10-Watt, Ten-Band Amateur Radio Transceiver Built for the Backcountry

2025-03-06

Inspired by poor radio reception during a backpacking trip in Oregon's Cascade Mountains, W7PUA designed and built the "Tiny Ten," a lightweight, 10-watt, ten-band amateur radio transceiver. This Teensy 4.1-based project leverages the OpenAudio_ArduinoLibrary and boasts multiple modes (SSB, CW, AM, FM, FT8). Clever hardware design, including plug-in filter boards, minimizes weight and maximizes efficiency. Despite its compact size, the Tiny Ten delivers impressive receive sensitivity, dynamic range, and selectivity, exceeding 10 watts of output power on 10 meters. The article details its hardware architecture, software design, and performance testing, offering valuable insights into the design process and showcasing impressive DIY skills.

(www.janbob.com)

Hardware amateur radio

Ocular AI, a YC Startup, Seeks Founding Backend Engineer

2024-12-26

Ocular AI, a YC Startup, Seeks Founding Backend Engineer

Ocular AI, a Y Combinator-backed AI startup, is hiring a Founding Backend Engineer to build backend systems for its data annotation engine. The company helps transform unstructured data into high-quality datasets for generative AI, frontier models, and computer vision. The role requires 3+ years of experience with Python/Node and Postgres for production systems, along with hands-on experience training ML models and building data pipelines. This is a high-impact role working directly with founders to shape product direction and engineering strategy. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

(www.ycombinator.com)

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Thailand Cuts Power, Fuel, and Internet to Myanmar Border Areas to Combat Scam Syndicates

2025-02-05

Thailand Cuts Power, Fuel, and Internet to Myanmar Border Areas to Combat Scam Syndicates

Thailand cut power, fuel, and internet access to some border areas with Myanmar on Wednesday in an attempt to cripple scam syndicates operating there. These syndicates, according to a 2023 UN report, are suspected of entrapping hundreds of thousands in illegal online and telecom operations, generating billions annually. The move, overseen by Thai Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, aims to protect Thailand's tourism sector and address safety concerns, particularly after the recent abduction and rescue of Chinese actor Wang Xing in Myanmar. However, reports indicate some scam centers continue operating using generators, raising questions about the effectiveness of the strategy.

(www.yahoo.com)

Tech cross-border crime Thailand scam syndicates

Ants, Termites, and the Evolutionary Feast: How Mammals Conquered a Tiny Kingdom

2025-07-18

A groundbreaking study traces the rise of ant- and termite-eating mammals, revealing at least a dozen independent evolutionary events where mammals specialized in this unusual diet. Following the dinosaur extinction, ant and termite populations exploded, creating a novel ecological niche. Researchers analyzed the diets of nearly 4,100 mammal species, finding that obligate myrmecophagy (exclusive ant and termite consumption) evolved independently multiple times. This dietary shift required significant physiological adaptations, and remarkably, once a lineage adopted this strategy, it rarely reverted. The study suggests that this specialized diet, while potentially limiting, may provide an advantage in a changing climate, where large social insect colonies are thriving.

(news.njit.edu)

Tech

Tokyo Unveils 3D Digital Twin Viewer: Real-time Data for Urban Management

2024-12-26

Tokyo Unveils 3D Digital Twin Viewer: Real-time Data for Urban Management

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government launched a beta version of its 'See Tokyo in 3D' digital twin platform. Built using the TerriaJS framework, this 3D viewer integrates real-time data such as traffic, river levels, and shelter information, offering a comprehensive view of Tokyo. The platform aids urban planning and management by providing a clear visualization of city operations. Data conversion tools are also provided to promote the use of CityJSON in Japan's developer community, with parts of the source code being open-sourced.

(info.tokyo-digitaltwin.metro.tokyo.lg.jp)

Tech Digital Twin 3D Modeling City Data Visualization Urban Management

Kastle is Hiring a Founding Backend Engineer to Build its AI-Powered Mortgage Servicing Platform

2025-02-27

Kastle is Hiring a Founding Backend Engineer to Build its AI-Powered Mortgage Servicing Platform

Kastle, an AI-powered platform revolutionizing mortgage servicing, seeks a seasoned Backend Engineer to join its founding team. You'll architect and scale Kastle's AI infrastructure, developing backend services for their AI-driven mortgage applications. This requires expertise in Python, asynchronous programming, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), distributed systems, and financial regulations. This high-impact role offers significant ownership and the chance to shape the technical direction of a fast-growing Fintech startup.

(www.ycombinator.com)

Development

The Science Behind Star Wars' Special Effects: From Berkeley Lab to Industrial Light & Magic

2025-07-28

The Science Behind Star Wars' Special Effects: From Berkeley Lab to Industrial Light & Magic

This article recounts the story behind the iconic special effects of Star Wars and the contribution of UC Berkeley's Environmental Simulation Laboratory. To create more realistic environmental simulations, the Berkeley lab developed a computer-controlled camera system, later used by Industrial Light & Magic in the production of Star Wars, becoming a milestone in film special effects history. This technology not only advanced film special effects but also provided new simulation methods for urban planning, allowing for more intuitive understanding of planning proposals through precise models and camera techniques.

(www.nsf.gov)

Tech film special effects Industrial Light & Magic

AI-Powered Scam Tricks Google User

2025-08-18

AI-Powered Scam Tricks Google User

Alex Rivlin, a Las Vegas real estate executive, fell victim to a sophisticated AI-powered scam while booking a cruise shuttle. He used a Google search result, an AI-generated overview, to find a customer service number that turned out to be fraudulent. The scammer, posing as Royal Caribbean customer service, obtained his credit card information and charged him $768. Experts warn that this is a new twist on old scams, leveraging AI to spread misinformation and trick users. Google's AI Overviews and even ChatGPT were found to be displaying the fraudulent number, highlighting the vulnerability of these AI tools to manipulation. The incident serves as a stark warning about the evolving nature of online scams and the need for increased vigilance.

(www.yahoo.com)

Tech AI scam

Ohm: A PEG-Based Parsing Toolkit

2025-02-11

Ohm is a powerful parsing toolkit consisting of a library and a domain-specific language (DSL). It allows you to parse custom file formats or rapidly build parsers, interpreters, and compilers for programming languages. The Ohm language is based on Parsing Expression Grammars (PEGs), a formal way of describing syntax similar to regular expressions and context-free grammars. The Ohm library provides a JavaScript interface for creating parsers, interpreters, and more from the grammars you write.

(ohmjs.org)

Development parser

Tesla Cybertruck Faces Massive Recall: Side Window Panel Detachment Risk

2025-03-20

Tesla Cybertruck Faces Massive Recall: Side Window Panel Detachment Risk

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recalled over 46,000 Tesla Cybertrucks due to a potential detachment of the side window panel, posing a road hazard. The recall covers all 2024 and 2025 models. Tesla will replace the part free of charge, with notification letters expected to be mailed on May 19th. This is the eighth recall for the Cybertruck in just over a year, following previous recalls for issues like electric inverter faults and stuck accelerator pedals. Simultaneously, Tesla faces increased competition and attacks targeting its vehicles and facilities, leading to a 42% plummet in its stock price in 2025.

(apnews.com)

Tech

Argentina's Economic Transformation: A Honeymoon Perspective

2025-01-26

Argentina's Economic Transformation: A Honeymoon Perspective

The author spent 23 days in Argentina during their honeymoon in December 2024, witnessing firsthand the economic transformation under the libertarian President Milei. Milei's policies led to peso devaluation and price increases, but also eliminated the shadow economy and began deregulation. The author interviewed locals in Ushuaia, El Chalten, and Buenos Aires, gathering diverse opinions on the economic changes, ranging from optimism to pessimism. While the transition is painful, the author believes Argentina is on a solid path to recovery.

(jorgevelez.substack.com)

Startup Argentine economy President Milei economic reforms

Banish WFH Eye Strain: Optimizing Your Home Office Lighting

2025-01-22

Banish WFH Eye Strain: Optimizing Your Home Office Lighting

Working from home causing eye strain? Blogger Russell Baylis shares his journey to optimal lighting, emphasizing even, diffused light as key to reducing eye fatigue. He transformed his workspace with floor lamps and dimmable lights, eliminating harsh shadows and high contrast. Natural light is softened with diffusing curtains, and high-quality, flicker-free lighting is prioritized. The 20-20-20 rule and regular breaks are also stressed for eye health.

(rustle.ca)

Design eye strain office lighting

Chess Champ Auctions Controversial Jeans for Charity: #JeansGate Continues

2025-03-01

Chess Champ Auctions Controversial Jeans for Charity: #JeansGate Continues

Magnus Carlsen, the world's top chess player, is auctioning off the Italian Corneliani jeans that caused a dress code controversy at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships. After being fined and withdrawing from the New York tournament, Carlsen is donating the proceeds from the eBay auction (currently at $8,200) to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. The auction ends March 1st. The charity will use the funds to expand youth mentorship programs, including chess clinics and community events.

(apnews.com)

Misc Carlsen Charity Auction JeansGate

Hexagonal Architecture in Rails: A Path to Decoupling

2024-12-13

Hexagonal Architecture in Rails: A Path to Decoupling

This article explores implementing Hexagonal Architecture (Ports and Adapters pattern) in Rails applications. The author initially struggled with the pattern until realizing that 'adapter' directly refers to the Gang of Four Adapter Pattern. The article details inbound and outbound ports, and how adapters decouple application logic from external services (databases, logging, email, etc.). Rails controllers can serve as HTTP adapters, but the author stresses avoiding direct ActiveRecord usage. Instead, custom repositories access data, improving decoupling and maintainability. The article concludes by encouraging Rails developers to adopt Hexagonal Architecture for more robust and maintainable applications.

(the.codegardener.com)

Development Hexagonal Architecture

Stack Traces: An Underappreciated Debugging Tool

2025-03-10

This article highlights the importance of stack traces in debugging. Using a Python example, it demonstrates how stack traces pinpoint error locations and function calls. However, the article notes challenges in obtaining and maintaining complete stack traces in modern languages like Go and Rust, and within microservice architectures. While some workarounds exist, they require extra effort compared to Python's ease of use. The author advocates for prioritizing stack traces, arguing that their benefits outweigh any performance overhead.

(www.karl.berlin)

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Mermaid Chart VS Code Plugin: Effortless Mermaid.js Diagramming in Your IDE

2025-04-02

Mermaid Chart VS Code Plugin: Effortless Mermaid.js Diagramming in Your IDE

The Mermaid Chart VS Code plugin empowers developers with a robust diagramming tool, directly within their Visual Studio Code environment. Create and edit Mermaid.js diagrams effortlessly – no account needed for basic features. Enjoy real-time rendering, syntax highlighting, and seamless Markdown integration. The plugin automatically recognizes .mmd files. Advanced capabilities like cloud sync, team collaboration, and AI-powered diagram generation are unlocked by logging into a Mermaid Chart account. Whether visualizing workflows, software architecture, or API flows, this plugin boosts productivity, supports offline editing, and integrates flawlessly with Git version control.

(docs.mermaidchart.com)

Development VS Code Plugin Diagramming Tool

Guix Shepherd 1.0 Released: A Minimalist Service Manager Hits 1.0

2025-01-14

After 21 years in development, the Guix Shepherd service manager has finally reached version 1.0! Shepherd is a minimalist yet powerful service manager that monitors, starts, stops, and restarts services. It supports custom actions and visualization of service dependencies. Written in Guile Scheme, Shepherd boasts a simple and intuitive configuration, making it accessible even to non-Scheme experts. Version 1.0 introduces timed services, improved service status display, a log rotation service, and a system log service. The code is remarkably concise and efficient, clocking in at just 7.4K lines of Scheme. Future development aims towards a distributed, capability-style service manager.

(guix.gnu.org)

Development service manager

CSS Tricks for HTML Dialog Elements

2025-01-14

CSS Tricks for HTML Dialog Elements

This post shares two CSS tricks for enhancing the HTML `` element. First, it demonstrates how to subtly blur the background behind the dialog using `backdrop-filter: blur(2px);` applied to the `::backdrop` pseudo-element. Second, it shows how to prevent page scrolling while the dialog is open by using the selector `body:has(dialog[open]) { overflow: hidden; }`. This prevents the underlying page from shifting while interacting with the dialog. These simple CSS additions improve the user experience.

(cassidoo.co)

Development

Trump Signs Crypto Executive Order, Charting a Path for US Digital Assets

2025-01-23

Trump Signs Crypto Executive Order, Charting a Path for US Digital Assets

President Trump signed a long-awaited executive order on cryptocurrencies, setting a federal agenda to bring US digital asset businesses under friendlier oversight. The order establishes a working group to review existing regulations and propose modifications or revocations within 180 days. It also bans the development of a US central bank digital currency (CBDC). The move is seen as positive for the crypto industry, causing a brief spike in Bitcoin's price before a retracement.

(www.coindesk.com)

Tech Cryptocurrency

DBOS Transact: Ultra-Lightweight Durable Execution in TypeScript

2025-01-16

DBOS Transact: Ultra-Lightweight Durable Execution in TypeScript

DBOS Transact is a lightweight TypeScript library for durable execution, leveraging Postgres for persistence. This means your program can automatically resume from where it left off, even if interrupted or crashed. It solves common problems like orchestrating long-running workflows, running reliable background jobs, processing events exactly once, and building fault-tolerant distributed task queues. DBOS Transact is easy to use: install it and annotate your program with decorators. It requires no other dependencies and integrates seamlessly into any TypeScript application, like Next.js, without external dependencies beyond Postgres.

(github.com)

Development durable execution

Hidden Windows FAQ: New Settings Feature Unveiled

2025-03-20

Hidden Windows FAQ: New Settings Feature Unveiled

Recent Windows builds (26120.3576 and 22635.5090) include a hidden FAQ list accessible within Settings > System > About. This list addresses questions related to Windows version and device specifications. It can be enabled using the command `vivetool /enable /id:55305888`.

(bsky.app)

Hardware System Settings

arXivLabs: Community Collaboration on New arXiv Features

2025-03-20

arXivLabs is an open platform enabling developers to collaborate with the arXiv community to build and share new features directly on the website. Participants must adhere to arXiv's values of openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy. Have an idea to enhance the arXiv community? Learn more about arXivLabs!

(arxiv.org)

Development

uv: A Blazing-Fast Python Package and Project Manager

2024-12-14

uv, a lightning-fast Python package and project manager written in Rust, replaces pip, pip-tools, pipx, poetry, pyenv, twine, and virtualenv. Boasting a 10-100x speed improvement, uv offers project management, tool management, Python version management, script support, and a pip-compatible interface. Features like global caching and workspace support streamline workflows. From project creation and dependency management to running scripts and building distributables, uv provides efficient and convenient solutions for all your Python development needs.

(docs.astral.sh)

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Copyright Reform: A National Security Imperative

2025-02-01

Anna's Archive, the world's largest shadow library containing over 140 million copyrighted texts, is being used to train LLMs by Chinese companies. The authors argue this poses a national security threat requiring Western nations to reform copyright law. They propose shortening copyright terms and creating exceptions for mass preservation and dissemination of texts, allowing LLM training companies legal access to this data. This is not just an economic issue, but crucial for maintaining a lead in the AI race and even national security.

(annas-archive.org)

Tech copyright reform

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