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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

Singular vs. Plural Database Table Names: The Case for Singular

2025-09-09

A common debate in database design revolves around whether table names should be singular or plural. While plural names (e.g., `users`) seem intuitive, the author argues that singular names (e.g., `user`) offer significant advantages. Singular names improve readability in SQL joins and prevent inconsistencies with ORMs that automatically pluralize names. Maintaining singular names ensures schema consistency and avoids potential naming conflicts.

(www.teamten.com)

Development

37signals Ditches Docker Hub and ECR for Self-Hosted Harbor Registry

2025-08-31

37signals Ditches Docker Hub and ECR for Self-Hosted Harbor Registry

37signals, the creators of Basecamp and HEY, migrated from external container registries like Docker Hub and Amazon ECR to a self-hosted Harbor registry. Driven by cost concerns (bandwidth overages and subscription fees), performance issues (slow pull times impacting deployments), security risks, and a desire for greater independence, they chose Harbor for its ease of setup, rich feature set, and open-source nature. The article details their single-server deployment outside Kubernetes, S3 storage configuration, multi-instance setup, replication strategy, and the process of migrating images from Docker Hub. The result? Significant cost savings (around $5k/year), improved performance (15-second deployment reduction, 25-second image pull reduction), and enhanced security.

(dev.37signals.com)

Development container registry

Open Source Magic: Auto Smiley, the Computer Vision Smile Generator

2025-01-04

Open Source Magic: Auto Smiley, the Computer Vision Smile Generator

F.A.T. Lab released Auto Smiley, an open-source application leveraging computer vision to detect smiles. When you smile, it automatically inserts ":)" into your currently active application. Built with openFrameworks and MPT, it's available for Windows and Mac, showcasing F.A.T. Lab's rapid prototyping and creative technology prowess. This speed project highlights their commitment to open source and public domain resources.

(fffff.at)

Development computer vision smile detection

PeerTube 7.3 Released: Streamlined Admin Panel and Enhanced Live Streaming

2025-09-15

PeerTube 7.3 Released: Streamlined Admin Panel and Enhanced Live Streaming

PeerTube, the decentralized YouTube alternative, has released version 7.3 with significant improvements. The update features a cleaner admin side panel, a new onboarding wizard for easier setup, and multilingual email support (currently French and Chinese). Live streaming now allows scheduling, boosting community engagement. Playlist management is enhanced with options to reorder playlists and set default video licenses and comment policies.

(news.itsfoss.com)

Tech

The Youth Mental Health Crisis? It's More Complicated Than You Think

2025-05-16

The Youth Mental Health Crisis? It's More Complicated Than You Think

The narrative of a widespread youth mental health crisis in the US and UK is misleading. While a crisis exists, it disproportionately affects middle-aged white men and young American Indian men, not teenage girls. Suicide data reveals a correlation between rates across demographics, with middle-aged white men and young American Indian men exhibiting significantly higher rates than teens. Recent declines in suicide rates across most groups contradict the social media scapegoat theory. CDC data strongly links adverse childhood events (abuse, neglect, parental mental illness, incarceration) to youth mental health issues, far more so than social media use. The focus should shift from blaming technology to addressing family dysfunction as the root cause of many youth mental health problems.

(grimoiremanor.substack.com)

Misc suicide rates family dysfunction

Astonishing Patterns of Prime Numbers in Polar Coordinates

2024-12-16

This article explores the phenomenon of prime numbers plotted on polar coordinates exhibiting spiral or linear patterns. The author uses Python code, employing SymPy to generate prime numbers and Matplotlib for visualization. Results show that as the number of primes increases, the pattern transitions from spirals to straight lines. This isn't unique to primes; it's related to rational approximations of $2pi$. The article explains the underlying mathematics and explores the connection between prime distribution and pattern sparsity.

(jaketae.github.io)

Misc polar coordinates

Nostr Protocol Basics: Events, Signatures, and Communication

2024-12-23

Nostr Protocol Basics: Events, Signatures, and Communication

Nostr's NIP-01 outlines its core mechanics. Each user has a keypair, using Schnorr signatures on the secp256k1 curve. The core is the event, containing fields like ID, pubkey, timestamp, kind, tags, content, and signature. The event ID is the SHA256 hash of the serialized event data. Tags reference other events or users, with three standard tags defined: e (references an event), p (references a user), and a (references an addressable event). Event kinds define their meaning; NIP-01 defines two basic kinds: user metadata and text notes, and specifies how different kind ranges are handled (regular, replaceable, ephemeral, and addressable). Clients communicate with relays via websockets, sending events, requesting events, and closing subscriptions. Relays return events matching filters and send OK, EOSE, CLOSED, and NOTICE messages.

(github.com)

AI blockchain decentralized social

GATE: An Integrated Assessment Model of AI's Economic Impact

2025-03-30

GATE: An Integrated Assessment Model of AI's Economic Impact

Epoch AI presents GATE, an integrated assessment model exploring AI's economic impact. The model centers on an automation feedback loop: investment fuels computational power, leading to more capable AI systems automating tasks, boosting output, and further fueling AI development. An interactive playground lets users tweak parameters and observe model behavior under various scenarios. Predictions aren't Epoch AI's forecasts but conditional, based on assumptions, primarily useful for analyzing the qualitative dynamics of AI automation.

(epoch.ai)

AI

K: A Concise, Fast, and Vector-Oriented Programming Language

2025-02-10

The k language family is a series of concise, fast, vector-oriented languages designed by Arthur Whitney. It's not a single version, but rather an evolving sequence of slightly incompatible iterations. This book focuses on open-source k implementations and the community around them, including ngn/k (k6) and oK (k5/6). It explores k's characteristics, learning curve, and relationship to APL and J. While known for conciseness and speed, k has a steep learning curve requiring dedicated practice.

(xpqz.github.io)

Development k language vector programming

ChatGPT Saves the Day: AI Diagnosis Prevents Stroke

2025-09-14

ChatGPT Saves the Day: AI Diagnosis Prevents Stroke

The author, experiencing headaches, eyelid drooping, and other symptoms, consulted ChatGPT. Initially, ChatGPT suggested benign causes, but as symptoms worsened, it prompted the author to check pupil size. Unequal pupils led ChatGPT to urgently recommend an ER visit. A carotid artery dissection was diagnosed, and timely treatment prevented a stroke. The article highlights AI's potential in medical diagnosis while raising concerns about its future impact.

(benorenstein.substack.com)

Tech Medical Diagnosis Stroke Prevention

Arctic Sea Ice Extent Hits Record Low Maximum

2025-03-28

Arctic Sea Ice Extent Hits Record Low Maximum

Arctic sea ice extent reached its annual maximum on March 22, 2025, at 14.33 million square kilometers, the lowest in 47 years of satellite record. This is 1.31 million square kilometers below the 1981-2010 average and 80,000 square kilometers below the previous record low in 2017. While subject to revision, the preliminary data highlights the accelerating impact of climate change on the Arctic.

(nsidc.org)

Tech Arctic sea ice satellite observation

LlamaDev: LlamaIndex's New Monorepo Management Tool

2025-05-21

LlamaDev: LlamaIndex's New Monorepo Management Tool

Maintaining LlamaIndex's monorepo of 650+ Python packages presented significant challenges. Initially using Poetry for individual projects and Pants for orchestration, scaling issues arose with build speed and cache server maintenance. To address this, the LlamaIndex team built LlamaDev, replacing Poetry with uv and handling dependency graphs and test triggering internally. LlamaDev drastically improves build speed, simplifies debugging, and enhances the developer experience, making it easier for contributors to join the project.

(www.llamaindex.ai)

Development

Coder's Million-Dollar Mistake: A Bug with a Dramatic Twist

2024-12-16

Coder's Million-Dollar Mistake: A Bug with a Dramatic Twist

Trey, a programmer working for a 3G telecom startup, wrote an automated payment testing program intended for small test transactions. Three bugs in the code, however, caused the program to credit his test account with $100 every five minutes. A lack of liveness check meant that when one gateway failed, the program continued running for hours, accumulating a substantial sum. The next morning, Trey faced questioning from the security team until his department head explained the situation, but the test account balance was reset to zero.

(www.theregister.com)

Development programmer error automated payments

BunkerWeb: Next-Gen Open-Source Web Application Firewall

2025-07-04

BunkerWeb: Next-Gen Open-Source Web Application Firewall

BunkerWeb is a next-generation, open-source Web Application Firewall (WAF) based on NGINX, acting as a full-featured web server that prioritizes security by default. Easily integrated into various environments (Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.), it offers a user-friendly web UI and a plugin system for customization. Key features include HTTPS support, ModSecurity WAF integration, automatic banning of suspicious activities, and more. A paid PRO version is available with enhanced features and professional services.

(docs.bunkerweb.io)

Tech Web Firewall

faynoSync: Automated Client Application Update API Server

2025-06-17

faynoSync: Automated Client Application Update API Server

faynoSync is a Go-based API server for automatically updating client applications. Upload your app to S3, set the version number, and clients check for updates. If a newer version exists, the server returns an update link, prompting a client alert. It supports background and on-demand updates, with full documentation, a frontend dashboard, and example client applications. Deployment involves setting environment variables, simplified with Docker, and extensive unit tests ensure functionality.

(github.com)

Development application updates API server

Moon Landing Makes History: GPS Navigation Achieved on Lunar Surface

2025-03-05

Moon Landing Makes History: GPS Navigation Achieved on Lunar Surface

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander successfully touched down on the moon and achieved a groundbreaking feat: using Earth-based GPS signals for navigation on the lunar surface. This joint NASA-Italian Space Agency experiment (LuGRE) aboard Blue Ghost represents a significant leap forward for future Artemis missions. LuGRE set a new record for highest-altitude GNSS signal acquisition during its journey, ultimately achieving a navigational fix at approximately 225,000 miles from Earth. This autonomous navigation capability reduces reliance on human operators and promises to revolutionize future spacecraft navigation.

(www.popsci.com)

Tech lunar navigation

SQLook: A Nostalgic SQLite Database Manager

2025-01-26

SQLook: A Nostalgic SQLite Database Manager

SQLook is a modern web-based SQLite database manager with a nostalgic Windows 2000 interface. It blends contemporary web technologies with the classic aesthetics of a computing icon. Features include database management, a visual database structure viewer, an interactive SQL query editor, a table generator, data export, sample data generation, and more. Created by Ralph Barendse, inspired by the Windows 2000 UI, and built using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and SQL.js.

(sqlook.com)

Development database management web application

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)

Development stack trace

OSI Board Election Controversy: A Time Zone Snafu

2025-02-22

A controversy has arisen in the Open Source Initiative (OSI) board of directors election. Luke's candidacy was rejected due to a missed deadline, allegedly past 11:59 PM PT on February 17th. However, the OSI website didn't specify UTC as the time zone for the deadline, and OSI's contact address is in California, leading to questions of fairness. Luke argues OSI should consider different time zones and allow his candidacy. The incident highlights the importance of clear time zone specifications and deadlines for global open-source organizations.

(blog.luke.wf)

Development Election Timezone

Mistral CEO: Nations Must Build Their Own AI Infrastructure to Avoid Economic Dependence

2025-03-24

Mistral CEO: Nations Must Build Their Own AI Infrastructure to Avoid Economic Dependence

Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch argues that AI will have a double-digit impact on every country's GDP in the coming years. He urges nations to build independent AI systems to avoid economic dependence on others, likening it to the importance of building electricity factories a century ago. He sees AI not just as technology, but as a vehicle for cultural and societal values, requiring greater involvement. Mistral, a rapidly growing European AI company, is focused on developing open-source large language models, competing with companies like OpenAI, and boasts faster model speeds. Mensch is a strong advocate for open-source, believing it accelerates AI development, a principle that guided Mistral's creation.

(www.businessinsider.com)

Tech economic dependence

Open Hardware's Demise: How China's Patent Strategy is Stifling 3D Printing Innovation

2025-08-16

Open Hardware's Demise: How China's Patent Strategy is Stifling 3D Printing Innovation

A Hacker News post exposes a concerning trend: China's strategic use of patents to stifle open-source 3D printing hardware. Numerous Chinese companies leverage 'super deduction' policies to file patents on minor variations of existing technologies, effectively creating a patent minefield for smaller open-source projects. The high cost and time commitment of fighting these patents, even with prior art, puts open-source initiatives at a severe disadvantage. The author calls for the open-source community to unite and proactively monitor patent filings to protect the future of open hardware.

(www.josefprusa.com)

Tech China patents

Luxe: A Cross-Platform Game Engine for Rapid Development

2025-06-13

Luxe: A Cross-Platform Game Engine for Rapid Development

Luxe is a cross-platform, rapid development game engine for Mac, Linux, Windows, and Web, with console support in development. Easy to learn, it prioritizes a streamlined workflow for quickly expressing game ideas, focusing initially on 2D but also supporting powerful 3D rendering through a hardware-driven renderer. Written in C++, Luxe games are typically developed using a custom version of the Wren language, with plans for broader language support. Its modular design, fluid workflow, and human-centered approach make it ideal for solo developers and teams alike. A preview version is currently available, backed by comprehensive documentation and a supportive community.

(luxeengine.com)

Game

daylight: Command-Line Sunrise/Sunset Tracker

2025-03-12

daylight: Command-Line Sunrise/Sunset Tracker

daylight is a command-line program that tracks sunrise, sunset, solar noon, and day length, projecting these changes over the next ten days. It uses your IP for location and timezone, working in polar regions and with VPNs. Installation is via Homebrew (MacOS/Linux) or manual installation (including Windows). Features include custom location/date overrides and a short summary mode. Built in Go as a learning project, issues are welcome!

(github.com)

Development sunrise/sunset

C++-style OOP in C: Kernel Services via Function Pointers

2025-08-27

C++-style OOP in C: Kernel Services via Function Pointers

This article details how the author implemented a virtual table (vtable) mechanism in their operating system kernel using C's function pointers and structs, mimicking object-oriented programming. This approach enables unified management of kernel services like starting, stopping, and restarting, and allows for flexible scheduling policy changes without extensive code modification. The author explains the implementation and application of vtables with examples of device drivers and service management, discussing the advantages and disadvantages. While the C syntax leads to slightly verbose code, this method enhances readability and maintainability, improving kernel flexibility and extensibility.

(oshub.org)

Development

AI Code Assistants: Blessing or Curse?

2025-06-17

AI Code Assistants: Blessing or Curse?

AI coding assistants are becoming increasingly sophisticated, generating clean and efficient code. However, this can lead to 'premature closure,' where developers are seduced by seemingly perfect solutions and overlook deeper issues. The article uses a medical analogy, comparing AI to experienced doctors who might miss a rare condition due to their experience. The author advises developers to critically evaluate AI suggestions, actively explore multiple solutions, and avoid falling into the trap of quick fixes to improve code quality and prevent accumulating technical debt.

(www.shayon.dev)

Development

NESFab: A High-Performance Programming Language for NES Games

2025-02-13

NESFab is a new programming language designed for creating NES games. Optimized for 8-bit limitations, it's more ergonomic than C while producing faster assembly code. It boasts easy-to-use libraries, making it simple to get started, whether it's your first or hundredth NES game. Features include automatic bank switching, streamlined asset loading, and integration with the MapFab level editor for increased development speed. While currently in beta, NESFab outperforms compilers like GCC and LLVM in benchmarks, potentially making it the best-performing 6502 compiler available.

(pubby.games)

Development

Dennis Ritchie's Primeval C Compiler: A Blast from the Past

2025-03-24

Dennis Ritchie's Primeval C Compiler: A Blast from the Past

This post shares the source code of the earliest known versions of the C compiler, written by the late legend Dennis Ritchie. These are not compilable with modern C compilers like GCC, but represent the spark that ignited a soon-to-be trillion-dollar industry. Links to Aiju's PDP-11/Unix emulator (for attempting compilation) and the Research Unix repository are provided for those wishing to delve into the history of computing.

(github.com)

Development

Silent Builders: Real Stories from Federal Employees

2025-02-21

This blog post shares real stories from federal employees who work tirelessly behind the scenes, simplifying tax filing, veterans' benefits, and financial aid applications. They aided refugees, vaccine distribution, and baby formula access during crises. They strive to improve government websites while protecting personal information. However, they're largely ignored while facing the threat of government technology dismantling. The blog highlights their contributions and warns of the dangerous consequences of undermining government technology.

(www.wethebuilders.org)

Misc government employees public service technological disruption

Mojo: Blazing Fast Compiled Extensions for Python

2025-06-23

Mojo: Blazing Fast Compiled Extensions for Python

The author experimented with Mojo, a compiled language, to create extensions for Python, aiming for significant speed improvements. Tests involving factorial calculations and prime counting showed Mojo outperforming pure Python and even NumPy. While still in early development with some overflow issues, Mojo demonstrates impressive potential, offering Python developers a user-friendly way to dramatically speed up their code.

(koaning.io)

Development Compiled Language

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