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Typst 0.13 Released: Improved Daily UX and Experimental HTML Export

2025-02-19
Typst 0.13 Released: Improved Daily UX and Experimental HTML Export

Typst 0.13 focuses on improving the day-to-day user experience, fixing numerous long-standing bugs, and increasing flexibility. Most excitingly, it introduces an experimental HTML export feature. Updates include: semantic paragraph improvements for more flexible paragraph indentation; improved outline styling for better aesthetics and customization; a new `curve` function simplifying Bézier curve drawing; improved file and byte handling with direct raw byte data support; streamlined image generation workflow with uncompressed raw pixel data support; boosted plugin performance with multi-threaded execution; a fix for single-letter string styling in math formulas; added font coverage control for better mixed script typesetting; a new `pdf.embed` function for embedding files into PDFs; and experimental HTML export for semantically rich HTML output from Typst documents.

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Building the Worst Video Player with Three.js: A Nostalgic Pixel-Perfect Game

2025-05-18
Building the Worst Video Player with Three.js: A Nostalgic Pixel-Perfect Game

This article details the author's journey building a creative video player using Three.js and a physics engine. Instead of a traditional player, it's an arcade-style game where users must insert virtual coins to watch video, earning only three seconds of playback per coin. Players drag and drop coins into a slot, requiring precision to continue watching. This nostalgic and fun design challenges traditional video player design and showcases the limitless possibilities of web development.

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(www.mux.com)
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Registry Explorer: Interactively Explore Docker Images

2025-09-13

Registry Explorer is a powerful tool that lets you interactively explore the contents of Docker images, even drilling down into the filesystem. Running on Google Cloud Run and using google/go-containerregistry, it cleverly minimizes costs and registry traffic. Layers are downloaded and indexed only once, with subsequent access using efficient indexing and range requests. This saves bandwidth and reduces load on the registry. The project is open-source and sponsored by Docker.

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isd: A TUI for Effortless systemd Unit Management

2025-01-18
isd: A TUI for Effortless systemd Unit Management

isd is a terminal-based user interface (TUI) designed to simplify systemd unit management. It offers fuzzy search, auto-refreshing previews, smart sudo handling, and a fully customizable interface for both power users and beginners. Frustrated with repetitive systemctl commands? isd streamlines the process, providing a unified interface showing only relevant information and commands. Installation is easy via AppImage, Nix, or uv, making it accessible across various Linux distributions. Even if you only use `systemctl status`, isd's auto-refreshing output enhances efficiency.

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(isd-project.github.io)
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Permissionless: A Manifesto for the Future - Summary

2024-12-28
Permissionless: A Manifesto for the Future - Summary

Permissionless: A Manifesto for the Future explores the impact of the 'permissionless' concept on the future. Divided into five parts, the book covers the concept of permissionlessness, the problem of permissions, the role of gatekeepers, a revolution (of sorts), and the permissionless playbook. The author advocates for a decentralized and open future, challenging traditional power structures and control mechanisms, offering a unique perspective on the direction of future societal development.

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Musk's Stealth Takeover of US Critical Infrastructure?

2025-02-22
Musk's Stealth Takeover of US Critical Infrastructure?

An anonymous memo reveals a shocking truth: Elon Musk, under the guise of streamlining bureaucracy through his DOGE initiative, has secretly gained control over critical US government infrastructure. He's placed loyalists throughout federal agencies, infiltrating everything from personnel management to sensitive Treasury payment systems. This mirrors the goals of Silicon Valley's 'neoreactionary' movement – replacing democracy with corporate rule. The memo warns Congress must act swiftly to stop Musk's privatization of government before President Trump himself becomes a hostage to his power.

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(www.thenerdreich.com)
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Browser UX/UI Redesign: What AI Agents Need

2025-01-18
Browser UX/UI Redesign: What AI Agents Need

The rise of AI agents demands a redesign of browser UX/UI. This article explores current limitations, including inadequate information architecture, limited accessibility, and insufficient APIs. A redesigned browser should prioritize data accessibility, automation, streamlined interfaces, and security. Key principles for AI-friendly design include context-aware interfaces, low-latency interaction, and modular, customizable designs. Case studies (Brave, Microsoft Edge, Opera) showcase successful AI integration, highlighting the need for a user-centric approach in creating browsers that seamlessly accommodate both human and AI users.

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(fromzero.ghost.io)
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Whoosh Rocket: A Low-Cost Physics Experiment

2025-03-21
Whoosh Rocket: A Low-Cost Physics Experiment

The Whoosh rocket, invented by teachers from two Ohio high schools, is a simple model rocket propelled by the combustion of an alcohol-air mixture. Using a plastic bottle as its body and rubbing alcohol as fuel, ignition creates thrust. While it doesn't fly high, it offers students a hands-on learning experience about Newton's laws, chemical reactions, and aerodynamics. However, strict safety precautions, including teacher supervision, are crucial to prevent potential explosions.

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NeatShift: A Modern Windows File Organization Tool

2024-12-27
NeatShift: A Modern Windows File Organization Tool

NeatShift is a modern Windows application designed to help users organize their files and folders efficiently and safely using symbolic links. It features a clean interface, drag-and-drop functionality, link management, and error prevention. The application is easy to install and run, requiring no additional dependencies. Currently in testing, it includes automatic system restore point creation for safety, though manual backups are strongly recommended.

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Shape-Shifting Antenna Takes Inspiration From 'The Expanse'

2024-12-16
Shape-Shifting Antenna Takes Inspiration From 'The Expanse'

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory have developed a novel shape-shifting antenna inspired by the science fiction series, 'The Expanse'. Using 3D-printed shape-memory alloy, the antenna dynamically adapts its shape through heating and cooling to meet various communication needs. Effectively operating from 4-11 GHz, this innovative design holds promise for 6G wireless communication, addressing the challenge of requiring multiple antennas for multi-band operation. While slower than alternative technologies, it offers advantages in power efficiency and frequency range, especially in systems needing to integrate diverse antenna types for optimal performance.

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SAP's Ex-CTO Paid €7.1M After Sexual Harassment Allegations

2025-03-03
SAP's Ex-CTO Paid €7.1M After Sexual Harassment Allegations

Former SAP CTO Jürgen Müller received a €7.1 million severance package after leaving the company following allegations of sexual harassment. The incident occurred at a company event, and Müller admitted to inappropriate behavior and apologized. The investigation concluded, resulting in a mutual agreement for his departure. Meanwhile, other executives, Scott Russell and Julia White, received severance payments of €12.6 million and €9 million respectively. Despite these high-profile departures and significant payouts, SAP reported strong 2024 results, with cloud and software revenue reaching €29.96 billion and operating profit exceeding expectations. SAP's share price has also increased by approximately 50 percent in the past year.

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(www.theregister.com)
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Battery-Free Solar-Powered Fabric Heats Up in the Sun

2025-02-01
Battery-Free Solar-Powered Fabric Heats Up in the Sun

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a new type of fabric that heats up when exposed to sunlight thanks to embedded nanoparticles. This eco-friendly alternative to traditional heated clothing eliminates the need for batteries or external power sources. The fabric changes color to indicate temperature, is highly stretchable and durable, and shows potential applications in cold-weather rescue and pet clothing.

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(uwaterloo.ca)
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Notion: Your All-in-One Workspace

2024-12-22
Notion: Your All-in-One Workspace

Notion is an all-in-one workspace that combines notes, task management, wikis, and databases into a single platform. It allows users to organize and manage all their information in one place, boosting productivity. Whether for personal notes, team collaboration, or knowledge base building, Notion caters to various needs, and its highly customizable features make it a powerful tool for efficient individuals.

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(qingant.notion.site)
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The Zero-Productivity Programmer Who Saved the Team

2025-03-23

A software consultancy introduced individual performance metrics, and one programmer, Tim, consistently scored zero. The manager wanted to fire him, but his team lead refused. Tim, while delivering no individual code, paired with teammates, boosting their skills and code quality, ultimately increasing the team's overall efficiency and output. This story highlights the limitations of measuring individual contributions in complex systems, emphasizing team collaboration and overall effectiveness.

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(dannorth.net)
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VP of Engineering Wanted: Revolutionizing Software Engineering with AI

2025-02-17
VP of Engineering Wanted: Revolutionizing Software Engineering with AI

A rapidly growing tech startup (2X YoY growth) with clients like Cisco, Burger King, and MLB is seeking a seasoned VP of Engineering. The ideal candidate has scaled an engineering team from 10 to 100+ people in a previous tech startup. Technical expertise, strong organizational skills, and a passion for optimizing efficiency through structured processes are essential. West Coast US hours are required. Competitive salary and a significant equity package are offered. This is a chance to make a significant impact on the industry using AI.

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(www.ycombinator.com)
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The Rise of Independent Research: Escaping Academia's Walls

2025-02-25

This article explores the resurgence of independent research, focusing on the concept of the "gentleman scientist." Historically, many prominent scientists relied on personal wealth or family funding for their work, such as Darwin and Joule. Today, academia is often seen as the sole path to research, but this isn't necessary. The article uses Norman Borlaug as an example, showing how a lack of formal training can sometimes lead to more surprising results. While independent research lacks institutional backing and makes validation harder, it also offers greater freedom and risk-taking. The author encourages more people to pursue independent research, sharing their findings publicly to contribute to society.

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(nadia.xyz)
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StrictYAML: A Secure YAML Parser

2025-03-07

StrictYAML is a type-safe YAML parser that parses and validates a restricted subset of the YAML specification. It prioritizes a beautiful API, refusing to parse the ugly, hard-to-read, and insecure features of YAML. It offers strict markup validation and straightforward type casting, along with clear, readable exceptions. StrictYAML acts as a near drop-in replacement for pyyaml, ruamel.yaml, or poyo. It can read YAML, make changes, and write it out again while preserving comments. While speed isn't currently a priority, it excels in security, ease of use, and type safety.

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(hitchdev.com)
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DIY Lightning Detector: Simple Circuit, Accurate Detection

2025-07-14

This article details a simple DIY lightning detector circuit using a single inductor tuned circuit to receive static pulses from lightning. The circuit boasts low power consumption and high sensitivity, with detailed schematics, component selection guides, and building instructions suitable for beginners. Several circuit variations are presented, including magnetic antenna and op-amp versions, catering to diverse needs.

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(techlib.com)
Hardware lightning detector circuit design

Escaping Google Authenticator: Generating TOTP Codes on the Command Line

2025-09-01
Escaping Google Authenticator: Generating TOTP Codes on the Command Line

In an effort to reduce reliance on Google services, the author streamlined their Android phone to use only Google Maps and Authenticator for TOTP codes. To generate TOTP codes from the command line, they used oathtool, but the migration process proved complex. The article details migrating codes from Google Authenticator: exporting a QR code, decoding it with qrtool, extracting secrets using a Python script (otpauth_migrate), and finally generating TOTP codes with oathtool. A Bash script simplifies the process. Security concerns around storing secret keys are also addressed.

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(imrannazar.com)
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Multiplayer Shooter Game in Lisp: A Solo Dev's Odyssey

2025-01-22
Multiplayer Shooter Game in Lisp: A Solo Dev's Odyssey

A solo developer built a web-based multiplayer third-person shooter, Wizard Masters, using Clojure, a Lisp dialect. Leveraging Clojure's REPL for rapid iteration and Babylon.js for graphics, the article details the game's rule system, networking architecture, and area-of-effect damage calculations. Challenges faced include state management, the lack of a strong Clojure game development community, and web platform limitations. The author concludes by weighing the pros and cons of web game development and emphasizes the crucial role of tooling, hinting at a potential shift to a mainstream engine like Unity or Unreal in the future.

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(ertu.dev)
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Nellie Bly: The Daredevil Journalist Who Changed Investigative Reporting

2025-02-05
Nellie Bly: The Daredevil Journalist Who Changed Investigative Reporting

Nellie Bly, born Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman, was an American journalist renowned for her groundbreaking around-the-world trip in 72 days and her exposé on the horrific conditions of a women's asylum. She pioneered a new form of investigative journalism, challenging societal norms and paving the way for female reporters. Bly's life, filled with daring adventures and relentless pursuit of truth, remains a testament to her courage and impact on journalism.

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Reclaiming Sensor Data: Breaking Free from the Cloud

2024-12-18
Reclaiming Sensor Data: Breaking Free from the Cloud

This article details how an embedded software engineer regained control of data from a cloud-connected radon sensor by bypassing the manufacturer's servers. By analyzing network traffic, the engineer discovered a vulnerability where the sensor didn't properly validate server certificates. Leveraging a local DNS server and a custom Python web server, the engineer successfully intercepted and read the raw sensor data. This grants programmatic access and ensures continued functionality even if the manufacturer's servers go down. The article highlights the importance of network security and the privacy risks associated with DNS traffic.

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(embeddedartistry.com)
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OpenSPH: Interactive Visualization for Astrophysical Simulations

2025-01-03

OpenSPH is a versatile particle code library primarily used for astrophysical simulations. A new graphical application, SpaceSim, provides a more interactive and user-friendly interface for setting up and running simulations. Users can customize initial conditions and simulation steps using a node-based editor. Simulations range from planetary impacts and galactic mergers to black hole accretion disks. Windows installers, source code, and tutorials are available. Community feedback is encouraged via the Discord server.

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Pluto's Largest Moon, Charon, Formed Via a 'Kiss and Capture' Event

2025-01-20
Pluto's Largest Moon, Charon, Formed Via a 'Kiss and Capture' Event

A new study proposes a novel 'kiss and capture' mechanism for the formation of Charon, Pluto's largest moon, challenging the previous catastrophic impact theory. Billions of years ago, Pluto and Charon collided in the outer solar system, briefly merging into a spinning dumbbell shape before separating, yet remaining gravitationally bound. This collision didn't destroy either body, preserving their structural integrity. The theory, incorporating the strength of Pluto and Charon's materials, was validated by computer simulations, accurately predicting the current binary system's orbit. This discovery challenges conventional understanding of planetary collisions and offers a new perspective on the formation of other binary systems.

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(www.smithsonianmag.com)
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A Hacker's Guide to Compiling C Programs on macOS

2025-06-14

This post details the author's journey compiling C/C++ programs on macOS, highlighting the challenges and workarounds encountered. From installing compilers and managing dependencies (using tools like `apt-get` and `brew`), to navigating `Makefile`s and `./configure` scripts, the author provides a practical guide. Key takeaways include handling compiler warnings, resolving linker errors using environment variables like `CPPFLAGS` and `LDLIBS`, and selectively compiling targets with `make`. The author also emphasizes the importance of understanding C compilation, even for non-C programmers, due to its prevalence in system tools and libraries. The post concludes with the author's successful contribution of a compiled package to Homebrew, showcasing the practical benefits of mastering the compilation process.

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(jvns.ca)
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Recursion Demystified: A Project-Based Approach

2025-01-04

The Recursive Book of Recursion challenges the intimidating reputation of recursive algorithms. Using Python and JavaScript examples, it progressively explains recursion's fundamentals, common algorithms (factorials, Fibonacci sequences, tree traversal, maze solving, etc.), and optimization techniques (tail call optimization, memoization). It covers advanced topics like divide-and-conquer, permutations, combinations, and dynamic programming, culminating in fractal art generation. Project-based and highly accessible, this book is perfect for beginners and experienced programmers alike.

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(inventwithpython.com)
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The Chaotic Dance of Black Hole Singularities: The Return of the Mixmaster Universe

2025-02-25
The Chaotic Dance of Black Hole Singularities: The Return of the Mixmaster Universe

This article recounts the journey of physicists exploring the chaotic phenomena near black hole singularities. In the 1960s, Misner's "Mixmaster universe" model described the chaotic changes of space and time around singularities, but was shelved due to computational limitations. Recently, with new mathematical tools and increased computational power, scientists have revisited this model, attempting to unify general relativity and quantum mechanics by studying the extreme environment of singularities to ultimately reveal the nature of spacetime. Researchers utilize Maldacena's AdS/CFT correspondence to explore chaotic behavior near singularities in simplified models, hoping to prove that previous simplifying assumptions are valid and ultimately construct a theory of quantum gravity.

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(www.quantamagazine.org)
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David Lynch's Almost-Directed Return of the Jedi

2025-02-18
David Lynch's Almost-Directed Return of the Jedi

This article delves into the little-known story of David Lynch almost directing 'Return of the Jedi.' It recounts the initial director selection process at Lucasfilm and why Lynch ultimately declined. The article interweaves Lynch's humorous account of the experience, highlighting the stark contrast between his unique artistic style and the 'Star Wars' franchise. By comparing Lynch's style with that of the eventual director, Richard Marquand, and analyzing excerpts from Lynch's unfinished script, the author explores how different the iconic film might have been under Lynch's direction.

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(www.benningtonreview.org)
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