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CDC Halts Successful Flu Vaccine Campaign

2025-02-21
CDC Halts Successful Flu Vaccine Campaign

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has abruptly halted its successful "Wild to Mild" flu vaccination campaign. The campaign, which used imagery comparing wild animals to their gentler counterparts to illustrate the vaccine's effect, was reportedly shut down by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment. This decision comes amidst a severe flu season and has sparked controversy. While the CDC claims the campaign effectively reset public expectations about flu vaccines, an HHS spokesperson alleges misrepresentation of guidance by CDC officials.

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(www.npr.org)
Tech flu vaccine

X-Plane: Flight Sim's Secret Weapon: Blade Element Theory

2025-02-19
X-Plane: Flight Sim's Secret Weapon: Blade Element Theory

X-Plane uses a unique 'blade element theory' to simulate flight, breaking the aircraft into countless small elements, calculating the forces on each, and precisely simulating the aircraft's flight behavior. Unlike other simulators relying on simplified 'stability derivatives', X-Plane's accuracy and range of application are far broader, accurately predicting aircraft behavior under various flight conditions, including engine failures, turbulence, stalls, spins, and transonic effects. It truly predicts flight characteristics from aircraft geometry alone.

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(www.x-plane.com)
Game flight simulation blade element theory

Medieval Italian Towers: A Legacy of Factional Feuds and Urban Planning

2025-03-25

Remnants of medieval towers dot the Italian landscape, testaments to a tumultuous past. Initially built by wealthy families as mini-fortresses and status symbols, these structures sometimes led to devastating tactics like burning down rivals' homes. Florence, grappling with the ensuing chaos and fire hazards, implemented height restrictions, leaving behind distinctive stone stubs as a legacy. These truncated towers, now a unique part of the cityscape, whisper tales of medieval family feuds and urban evolution.

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(www.exurbe.com)
Misc Medieval Architecture Italian History

Build Your Own Virtual Machine: A Step-by-Step Guide

2024-12-26

This tutorial guides you through building your own virtual machine (VM) capable of running assembly language programs, such as 2048 or Roguelike games. Even if you're already a programmer, this project provides a deeper understanding of computer architecture and how programming languages work. The tutorial covers core VM concepts, the LC-3 architecture, instruction sets, trap routines, program loading, and more, with detailed code examples and explanations. The final code is approximately 250 lines of C, making it accessible to those with basic C/C++ knowledge.

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(www.jmeiners.com)
Development virtual machine

Hyperspectral Images: Cubes or Spectra Groups?

2025-01-27
Hyperspectral Images: Cubes or Spectra Groups?

While interning at Carnegie Mellon's Vision Science Labs, the author encountered challenges processing hyperspectral images. A graduate student described them as 'cubes' due to their structure: hundreds or thousands of matrices stacked together, resembling a 3D cube. However, at Specere Labs, researchers viewed them as groups of spectra from nearby regions. This highlights the differing perspectives across disciplines and the value of cross-disciplinary work.

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(mirawelner.com)
Tech hyperspectral images cross-disciplinary research

Google Hit with $55M Fine for Anti-Competitive Practices in Australia

2025-08-18
Google Hit with $55M Fine for Anti-Competitive Practices in Australia

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has filed suit against Google, alleging anti-competitive agreements with Telstra and Optus to pre-install Google Search on Android phones. Google has admitted liability and will pay a $55 million penalty. The agreements limited competition from other search engines. The ACCC also secured commitments from Google to remove restrictions on pre-installation and default search engines, potentially opening the market to competitors and offering Australian consumers greater search choice, especially with the rise of AI search tools.

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(www.accc.gov.au)
Tech

World's Most Impractical 1000-Pixel Display: Interactive Art Meets Lo-fi Tech

2025-08-05
World's Most Impractical 1000-Pixel Display: Interactive Art Meets Lo-fi Tech

A developer spent six years building Kilopixel, a ridiculously inefficient 1000-pixel display controlled via a web interface. Using a custom CNC machine and a unique pixel-turning mechanism, the display updates at a glacial pace (10 pixels per minute). Users can submit artwork or collaborate in real-time to create images on this unique wooden contraption. The project showcases a blend of web development, physical computing, CNC machining, and meticulous craftsmanship. Kilopixel is a testament to creative problem-solving and the intersection of art and technology.

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(benholmen.com)
Hardware

NAND Flash Prices Plummet Amidst Oversupply

2025-02-18
NAND Flash Prices Plummet Amidst Oversupply

NAND flash prices are expected to fall due to oversupply, forcing memory chipmakers to cut production. Lower-than-expected demand from PC and smartphone manufacturers is contributing to the glut. TrendForce revised growth forecasts down to 10-15% for 2025. While prices are expected to remain weak in the first half of 2025, AI server demand for SSDs is projected to boost shipments in the second half. The market is adjusting, with experts predicting a price recovery in the latter half of the year driven by AI and the transition to advanced technologies.

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(www.theregister.com)
Hardware Memory Chips Oversupply

Deepseek Predicts Devastating Impact of 25% Tariffs on Canadian GDP

2025-01-28
Deepseek Predicts Devastating Impact of 25% Tariffs on Canadian GDP

A blog post details Deepseek's AI model prediction of the impact of a 25% US tariff on Canadian goods. Deepseek simulates the effects on Canadian GDP, factoring in reduced exports, demand elasticity, multiplier effects, and potential retaliatory tariffs. The model suggests a GDP decrease ranging from 1.7% to 8%, with a baseline estimate of 4%, aligning with the Bank of Canada's projection. Deepseek's analysis speed highlights the potential of AI in economic modeling.

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(stephaniekelton.substack.com)
Tech economic model tariffs

GitHub's UI: Past, Present, and a 10x Frontend Cost

2025-01-24

This is a retrospective by GitHub engineer Joel Hawksley on the evolution of GitHub's UI architecture. He recounts GitHub's journey from simpler beginnings to its current focus on usability and accessibility, highlighting the challenges encountered along the way. He emphasizes that mobile is the new baseline, and building and maintaining design systems (like Primer) comes with unforeseen costs, with frontend code complexity being 10 times that of backend. Hawksley advises developers to avoid reinventing the wheel, leverage existing design systems, and carefully budget for frontend complexity to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

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(hawksley.org)
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Algebraic Effects: From Research to Real-World Software Development

2025-09-07
Algebraic Effects: From Research to Real-World Software Development

Algebraic effects are no longer a purely academic concept; they're a powerful tool for real-world software development. This article explores their key advantages: improved code testability, enhanced visibility into code behavior, and the ability to create custom control flow abstractions. Unlike monads, algebraic effects offer a more intuitive approach to managing side effects, yielding immediate benefits. Using Flix, a language with built-in support for algebraic effects, the article demonstrates practical applications, including handling exceptions, asynchronous operations, coroutines, generators, and backtracking search, culminating in a real-world AI movie recommendation app.

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(www.relax.software)
Development

A Decade of Side Projects: Lessons Learned

2025-05-19

Since 2009, a developer has been building side projects, some sold, some still online, and some defunct. His key takeaway: build what you enjoy and stick with familiar tech stacks (WordPress, Laravel, React, etc.). Don't get bogged down in framework choices; users care about the project, not the underlying tech.

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(naeemnur.com)
Development

GM Forces Dealer to Halt Aftermarket CarPlay/Android Auto Kit for Ultium EVs

2025-03-24
GM Forces Dealer to Halt Aftermarket CarPlay/Android Auto Kit for Ultium EVs

General Motors (GM) forced a dealer to discontinue an aftermarket kit that restored Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone mirroring in its Ultium electric vehicles. This follows GM's decision in December 2023 to remove CarPlay and Android Auto support from Ultium EVs, opting for its own in-vehicle infotainment systems in future models. While the kit's manufacturer, WAMS, claims rigorous testing, GM's action sparked industry criticism, as a study showed nearly half of car buyers wouldn't purchase vehicles lacking CarPlay or Android Auto. GM is effectively pushing dealers towards its built-in systems, leaving little alternative.

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(news.dealershipguy.com)
Tech

Say Goodbye to Copy-Pasting: Claude Desktop Gets a Pair Programming Assistant

2025-03-19
Say Goodbye to Copy-Pasting: Claude Desktop Gets a Pair Programming Assistant

Tired of copying and pasting code in and out of Claude's chat window? codemcp is a plugin that transforms Claude Pro into a powerful pair programming assistant. Directly edit files, fix bugs, refactor code, and run tests all within your IDE. Built around safe agentic AI and Git version control, codemcp ensures all changes are reversible. Say goodbye to massive API bills (hello to time-based rate limits!) and hello to efficient, collaborative coding with Claude!

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(github.com)
Development

Technologist Shares Practical Tips for Online Privacy

2025-02-17
Technologist Shares Practical Tips for Online Privacy

A technologist with over a decade of experience in the tech industry shares her insights and advice on protecting your online privacy. Initially sharing concise, actionable tips via Instagram, she's now moving to a newsletter format to provide more in-depth guidance. She emphasizes that privacy is a spectrum and offers practical advice on social media, car data, smart home devices, data breaches, and child privacy. Rather than delving into legal specifics, she focuses on the technical aspects and actionable advice, empowering readers to easily improve their privacy in everyday life.

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(hannahonprivacy.substack.com)
Tech privacy tips

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

Safe Division in C with Maybe Monad

2025-08-11

This article details the implementation of type and bounds-safe generic containers in C. The author introduces a `Maybe` type, inspired by Haskell, to handle functions that might return no value (e.g., division by zero). A safe division function is created using macros to define `Maybe`, handling zero division and the edge case of dividing the minimum representable integer by -1. GCC assembly code is analyzed to verify the function's safety. The author concludes by noting the limitations of this approach for proving the complete safety of C programs.

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(uecker.codeberg.page)
Development

Sniffnet: A Powerful, Cross-Platform Network Traffic Monitor

2025-02-02
Sniffnet: A Powerful, Cross-Platform Network Traffic Monitor

Sniffnet is a free and open-source, cross-platform network traffic monitoring tool available in multiple languages. Its intuitive interface allows users to easily monitor network traffic, view real-time charts, export PCAP files, and identify services and protocols. Sniffnet also supports custom themes, notifications, and filters, and includes a comprehensive Wiki. While older systems may require setting an environment variable to switch renderers, Sniffnet is a powerful and user-friendly tool overall.

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(github.com)
Development network monitoring

Is Storing 2FA Codes in Your Password Manager Secure?

2025-01-01
Is Storing 2FA Codes in Your Password Manager Secure?

This article explores the security implications of storing two-factor authentication (2FA) codes within password managers. Security experts argue that while storing 2FA codes alongside usernames and passwords in a password manager like 1Password isn't ideal (it increases the risk of compromise), the convenience outweighs the risk. The primary benefit of 2FA is preventing phishing attacks; even if the password manager is compromised, an attacker still needs the 2FA code. For most users, storing 2FA codes in a password manager is deemed acceptable, but using a reliable password manager and implementing additional security measures like using a YubiKey or storing some recovery codes offline are recommended.

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(andygrunwald.com)
Tech password manager

Intel Open Sources Tofino P4 Software, Ushering in a New Era for Programmable Networks

2025-01-16

Intel has announced the open-sourcing of its Tofino P4 software, a significant milestone. The Tofino family of programmable Ethernet switches has been at the forefront of network innovation, offering unparalleled programmability that allows organizations to shape their networks like never before. This open-sourcing invites the global developer community to participate in shaping the future of networking. It democratizes access to high-performance networking tools, benefiting startups, academic institutions, and developers in under-resourced regions.

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(p4.org)
Tech Programmable Networking

Great Question is Hiring a Lead Product Designer

2025-01-30
Great Question is Hiring a Lead Product Designer

Great Question, a seed-stage startup backed by Y Combinator and Funders Club, is hiring a Lead Product Designer. They're building an all-in-one customer research platform used by companies like Gusto, Experian, Canva, and Brex. The role requires 7-12 years of experience in software product design, with a focus on B2B SaaS and enterprise clients. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with excellent UX design skills, capable of independently leading the design of complex product areas from conception to launch.

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(www.ycombinator.com)
Design Product Design

AI-Powered Generative Models Reshape Anamorphic Images

2025-07-08

Traditional anamorphic images only reveal their true form from a specific viewpoint. This paper uses latent rectified flow models and a novel image warping technique called Laplacian Pyramid Warping to create anamorphic images that retain a valid interpretation even when viewed directly. This work extends Visual Anagrams to latent space models and a wider range of spatial transforms, enabling the creation of novel generative perceptual illusions, opening new possibilities in image generation.

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(studios.disneyresearch.com)
AI Anamorphic Images

Bootc: Build Your Own Atomic Linux Distro

2025-03-24

Tired of complex Linux distro configurations? Bootc lets you build an OS like an application! Using container technology, you can easily create atomic distros, ensuring consistent system operation. The article uses Nginx as an example to showcase Bootc's simplicity and introduces the Universal Blue project, which uses Bootc to build a desktop experience comparable to SteamOS. Bootc opens up new avenues for building stable and user-friendly Linux desktops, making it worth learning for all Linux enthusiasts.

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(sean.thrailkill.cloud)
Development Atomic Linux Container Technology

Google Open Sources SpeciesNet: AI for Wildlife Conservation

2025-03-04
Google Open Sources SpeciesNet: AI for Wildlife Conservation

Google has open-sourced SpeciesNet, an AI model that identifies animal species from camera trap photos. Researchers globally use camera traps, generating massive datasets taking weeks to analyze. SpeciesNet, trained on over 65 million images, helps accelerate this process. It classifies images into over 2,000 labels including species, taxa, and non-animal objects. Released under an Apache 2.0 license, SpeciesNet empowers developers and startups to scale biodiversity monitoring efforts.

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(techcrunch.com)
AI Species Identification Wildlife Conservation

Supercharge HDD Write Performance with Linux's dm-writecache

2025-02-03
Supercharge HDD Write Performance with Linux's dm-writecache

This article delves into Linux's dm-writecache kernel module, which leverages an NVMe SSD as a write-back cache for slower HDDs, dramatically improving random write performance. The author demonstrates a speed increase of tens of times through experiments comparing random write speeds with and without dm-writecache. The article also covers other caching methods and tools like bcache and ReadyBoost, detailing the configuration of dm-writecache using both LVM2 and the dmsetup utility for those without LVM2. Finally, it summarizes the significant performance gains achieved with dm-writecache and suggests using the remaining NVMe space to cache other slower drives.

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(www.admin-magazine.com)
Development Caching

From Neovim to Zed: A 15-Year Vim Veteran's Editor Migration

2025-01-24

A seasoned developer, after 15 years with Vim/Neovim, switched to the new editor Zed due to frustration with complex configurations and plugin management, and a desire for native LLM integration. Zed's solid Vim mode, simple JSON configuration, powerful LLM integration (called "Assistant"), and blazing-fast speed impressed him, prompting a temporary farewell to his long-time companion, Neovim. While it's an experiment, his initial impressions are positive, hinting at a possible new era for code editors.

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(sgoel.dev)
Development

Building an LLM from Scratch: A Hobbyist's Journey

2025-02-19

An AI enthusiast meticulously worked through Sebastian Raschka's book, 'Building a Large Language Model (From Scratch)', hand-typing most of the code. Despite using underpowered hardware, they successfully built and fine-tuned an LLM, learning about tokenization, vocabulary creation, model training, text generation, and model weights. The experience highlighted the benefits of hand-typing code for deeper understanding and the value of supplementary exercises. The author reflects on preferred learning methods (paper vs. digital) and plans to delve deeper into lower-level AI/ML concepts.

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(brettgfitzgerald.com)
AI AI project

A 300 IQ AI: Omnipotent or Still Bound by Reality?

2025-03-30
A 300 IQ AI: Omnipotent or Still Bound by Reality?

This article explores the limits of a super-intelligent AI with an IQ of 300 and a thought speed 10,000 times faster than a normal human. While the AI could rapidly solve problems in math, programming, and philosophy, the author argues its capabilities might be less impressive than expected in areas like weather prediction, predicting geopolitical events (e.g., predicting Trump's win), and defeating top chess engines. This is because these fields require not only intelligence but also vast computational resources, data, and physical experiments. Biology, in particular, is heavily reliant on accumulated experimental knowledge and tools, meaning the AI might not immediately cure cancer. The article concludes that the initial impact of super-AI might primarily manifest as accelerated economic growth, rather than an immediate solution to all problems, as its development remains constrained by physical limitations and feedback loops.

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(dynomight.substack.com)
AI Intelligence Limits
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