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St. Peter's Basilica: Immersive Digital Experience

2025-01-18
St. Peter's Basilica: Immersive Digital Experience

St. Peter's Basilica has launched a new digital experience, allowing people worldwide to explore the magnificence of this architectural marvel from the comfort of their homes. The experience includes a virtual 3D tour and a story detailing the Basilica's history, all available in multiple languages. Users can immerse themselves in the grandeur of St. Peter's, experiencing its art and architecture regardless of their location.

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Microsoft's Breakthrough: The World's First Topological Qubit

2025-02-19
Microsoft's Breakthrough: The World's First Topological Qubit

Microsoft announced a major breakthrough in quantum computing, unveiling Majorana 1, the world's first Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) powered by a topological core. Built using a novel topoconductor material, it's designed to scale to a million qubits on a single chip. This breakthrough leverages Majorana Zero Modes (MZMs) as qubit building blocks, employing measurement-based computation instead of traditional rotation, significantly simplifying quantum error correction. Partnering with DARPA, Microsoft aims to build a fault-tolerant prototype based on topological qubits within years, not decades, paving the way for a practical quantum computer capable of tackling real-world problems.

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Linux Network Programming Guide: A Deep Dive into Socket Programming

2025-01-19
Linux Network Programming Guide: A Deep Dive into Socket Programming

This guide provides a comprehensive explanation of Linux network programming, focusing on socket programming. The author notes that many online resources lack clarity and sample codes often only cover the basics, hence the creation of this tutorial, offering clear guidelines and numerous examples. Topics covered include socket types, addressing, APIs (getprotobyname(), getservbyname(), getaddrinfo(), htonl(), htons(), ntohl(), ntohs(), socket(), setsockopt(), bind(), listen(), accept(), connect(), recv(), send(), close()), client-server models (simple HTTP client, TCP-based client-server, multithreaded TCP client-server, UDP-based client-server), advanced techniques (non-blocking sockets, synchronous I/O multiplexing with select() and poll(), broadcasting messages), and secure networking with libcurl and OpenSSL.

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Building a Link Blog: Inspired by Simon Willison

2025-02-04

Inspired by blogger Simon Willison, I've started a link blog to share interesting web links along with my personal comments and thoughts. Simon's blog is known for its AI content and high-quality links, where he adds personal insights and even code snippets, inspiring my approach to personal knowledge management and sharing. I used to struggle with the uniqueness and value of my posts, but Simon emphasizes the importance of consistent writing and accumulating work over time. My link blog will be a combination of public bookmarks and my commentary, aiming to enhance the reader's experience by adding context, connecting to related topics, and supplementing with background information or other sources.

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Trump Threatens 20-Year Jail Sentences for Tesla Vandals

2025-03-30
Trump Threatens 20-Year Jail Sentences for Tesla Vandals

Amidst a surge of vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations across the US, President Trump issued a stern warning: perpetrators face up to 20 years in prison, including those who funded the attacks. The FBI is investigating incidents in at least nine states, involving arson, gunfire, and graffiti. Three individuals have already been charged with crimes related to these attacks. This comes as Tesla's stock has plummeted nearly 48% this year, and top executives have offloaded $100 million in stock.

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Mill's Cross-Platform Native Binaries via Github Actions

2025-02-02

The Mill project leverages Github Actions to build native binaries on various platforms (Mac, Windows, Linux) and upload them to Maven Central. A clever configuration separates the publishing of JVM-compatible artifacts from platform-specific native binaries, ensuring cross-platform compatibility. Custom `artifactName` and `jar` tasks generate versioned files with OS and CPU architecture suffixes, allowing users to select the appropriate executable for their environment.

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The Dark Side of the Sharing Economy: A Turo Nightmare

2025-02-16
The Dark Side of the Sharing Economy: A Turo Nightmare

Due to a past record, the author experienced a series of issues with the car-sharing platform Turo: the reserved car suffered a flat tire, the replacement arrived late; cancellation failed; the new car was dirty, and registration issues led to a police stop; additional charges were levied upon return. This article highlights the potential risks of the sharing economy: lack of platform oversight, irresponsible individual operators, and difficulty protecting consumer rights. Although the author eventually received a refund, the entire process was time-consuming and laborious, highlighting the shortcomings of the sharing economy's lack of effective regulation and consumer protection mechanisms.

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Hertz Desperate to Offload Tesla Inventory, Offers Deep Discounts

2024-12-25
Hertz Desperate to Offload Tesla Inventory, Offers Deep Discounts

Rental car giant Hertz is aggressively selling off its Tesla Model 3 inventory at drastically reduced prices. A Hertz customer posted on Reddit a screenshot showing a 2023 Model 3 with 30,000 miles for just $17,913 – significantly below market value. While buying used rental cars carries risks, the low price and remaining battery warranty are tempting many. Hertz's move is likely a response to high depreciation on its large Tesla fleet and a push to clear inventory before year-end.

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Dawkins and ChatGPT: A Fascinating Dialogue on Consciousness

2025-02-23
Dawkins and ChatGPT: A Fascinating Dialogue on Consciousness

Renowned biologist Richard Dawkins engaged in a profound conversation with ChatGPT about artificial intelligence consciousness. ChatGPT, while passing the Turing Test, denied possessing consciousness, arguing that the test assesses behavior, not experience. Dawkins questioned how to determine if an AI has subjective feelings. ChatGPT pointed out that even with humans, certainty is impossible, and explored the relationship between consciousness and information processing, and whether biology is necessary for consciousness. The conversation ended on a light note, but sparked deep reflection on the nature of AI consciousness and how to interact with potentially conscious AIs in the future.

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AI Turing Test

The Mind-Blowing Secrets of the Number Line

2025-02-19
The Mind-Blowing Secrets of the Number Line

This article delves into the surprising complexities hidden within the seemingly simple number line. The author argues that even integers warrant deeper consideration regarding their existence and distinctness. Even more shockingly, the vast majority of numbers on the number line are non-computable, meaning they cannot be precisely expressed or calculated, exceeding the limits of human comprehension. This challenges our understanding of numbers and reveals the endless mysteries of the mathematical world.

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FiveM: The alt:V Integration Disaster

2025-02-20

This post details the disastrous integration of the former alt:V team into the FiveM project. The ex-alt:V team demonstrated a profound lack of teamwork, ignoring communication and unilaterally altering code and build systems, resulting in numerous regressions. They failed to test their changes, disregarded backward compatibility, and treated the original development team with arrogance. Specific examples highlight the ex-alt:V team's technical incompetence, lack of accountability, and malicious behavior towards the original team. Ultimately, the destructive actions of the ex-alt:V team led to the departure of the original FiveM developers and plunged the project into chaos.

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Pink Floyd's 'Young Lust': A Hidden History of Telephone Technology

2025-01-02

The mysterious phone call at the end of Pink Floyd's 'Young Lust' isn't just random noise; it's a snapshot of 1979's technological transition in telephony. This article deciphers the various tones – multi-frequency (MF), single-frequency (SF) signaling, and switch interactions – revealing the shift from electromechanical to electronic digital systems. The recording, meticulously planned, captures the complexities of an international call, offering a fascinating glimpse into technological history.

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Tech Telephone Technology

TimeRetain: Privacy-Focused Time Tracking, No Sign-Up Required

2025-02-18
TimeRetain: Privacy-Focused Time Tracking, No Sign-Up Required

TimeRetain is a free, privacy-focused time tracking tool currently in beta, requiring no sign-up. It's simple to use, offering tagging, powerful filtering, practical statistical insights, and easy export to CSV or PDF. Whether you're an employee, business owner, or student, track work hours, client calls, or study sessions with ease. Fine-tune entries with ballpark adjustments, and rest assured your data is stored securely in your browser.

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Development time tracking

Nintendo's Anti-Palworld Patent War Goes Global: US Patent Granted

2025-02-15
Nintendo's Anti-Palworld Patent War Goes Global: US Patent Granted

Nintendo secured a US patent in February 2025 for a creature-capture system, seemingly targeting Palworld. This follows a lawsuit filed in Japan against Pocketpair, the Palworld developer, for intellectual property infringement. The new patent, similar to one granted late 2024, uses subtly different wording to broaden its scope, suggesting Nintendo might expand the legal battle globally. The outcome depends on pending US patent applications, with one previously rejected but appealed by Nintendo.

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(gamerant.com)
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Trump Admin Dismantles Cybersecurity Board Investigating Major Chinese Hack

2025-01-23
Trump Admin Dismantles Cybersecurity Board Investigating Major Chinese Hack

The Trump administration dissolved the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity Safety Review Board (CSRB), which was investigating a significant cyberattack by the Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon on major US telecom firms. This move has sparked controversy, with Democrats accusing the administration of stacking the board with loyalists to hinder the investigation into Salt Typhoon. DHS countered that the board was pursuing agendas detrimental to national security. The hack reportedly compromised communications data of Trump, the Vice President, and other government officials.

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Tech Chinese hacking

LLMs Hit a Wall: Einstein's Riddle Exposes Limits of Transformer-Based AI

2025-02-02
LLMs Hit a Wall: Einstein's Riddle Exposes Limits of Transformer-Based AI

Researchers have discovered fundamental limitations in the ability of current transformer-based large language models (LLMs) to solve compositional reasoning tasks. Experiments involving Einstein's logic puzzle and multi-digit multiplication revealed significant shortcomings, even after extensive fine-tuning. These findings challenge the suitability of the transformer architecture for universal learning and are prompting investigations into alternative approaches, such as improved training data and chain-of-thought prompting, to enhance LLM reasoning capabilities.

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(www.quantamagazine.org)
AI Compositional Reasoning

Mozilla's Privacy Policy Update: A Trust Crisis and Waterfox's Response

2025-02-28
Mozilla's Privacy Policy Update: A Trust Crisis and Waterfox's Response

Mozilla's recent privacy policy updates sparked controversy, with poor communication fueling user privacy concerns. Waterfox, a Firefox fork, maintains a transparent and stable privacy policy, emphasizing its formal governance structure and accountability mechanisms, differentiating itself from other open-source browser projects lacking accountability. The author argues that clear governance and transparent policies are crucial for building user trust in security-critical software like browsers, giving Waterfox a unique position in the market.

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Development browser privacy user trust

The Myth of High IQ: Just How Smart Was Einstein?

2025-02-23
The Myth of High IQ: Just How Smart Was Einstein?

This article challenges the common fantasy of assigning high IQ scores to historical figures, particularly Einstein's supposed IQ of 160. By analyzing Einstein's academic record and the limitations of modern IQ tests, the author argues that extremely high IQ scores (e.g., above 160) are unreliable. High-range IQ tests suffer from significant measurement error, and the correlation between such scores and real-world achievements is weak. The author critiques flawed studies, such as Anne Roe's estimations of Nobel laureates' IQs. The conclusion is that the obsession with stratospheric IQ scores is unfounded; true genius lies in creativity, deep thinking, and drive, not a single number.

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(www.theseedsofscience.pub)
AI Einstein Scientific Research

I Want My AI to Get Mad: On the Need for Agentic AI

2025-01-29

The author envisions a future where AI agents are not mere docile tools but assertive representatives capable of pursuing his interests, even expressing 'anger.' Drawing parallels to powerful historical leaders, the author argues that anger can be a powerful tool for achieving goals. However, he also warns of the social risks of deploying such 'angry AI' on a massive scale, as anger can be misused. The article concludes with a thoughtful reflection on the future of AI and a plug for the author's startup, Subble.

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(jesseduffield.com)
AI AI Ethics Future Tech

SQL or Death? CMU Seminar Series Explores the Future of Databases

2025-02-02
SQL or Death? CMU Seminar Series Explores the Future of Databases

Carnegie Mellon University's Database Research Group is hosting a seminar series, "SQL or Death?", exploring ways to either dramatically improve SQL's performance or replace it altogether. The online talks feature experts discussing advancements in query optimization and alternative query languages. Topics range from TypeScript stored procedures to innovative languages like PRQL and OxQL, promising a fascinating look at the future of database technology.

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(db.cs.cmu.edu)
Development query language

Alibaba Unveils its First Server-Grade CPU, Boosting China's Chip Self-Sufficiency

2025-03-03
Alibaba Unveils its First Server-Grade CPU, Boosting China's Chip Self-Sufficiency

Alibaba's Damo Academy launched its first server-grade CPU, the C930, part of its XuanTie RISC-V processor series. Shipping to clients in March, the chip is a key step in China's efforts to enhance its semiconductor independence amidst US export controls. Targeting high-performance computing, Alibaba also plans further XuanTie chips for AI acceleration, automotive applications, and high-speed interconnection. This move aligns with China's increased investment in RISC-V, reducing reliance on foreign technology, and fostering military-civilian tech integration. It also complements Alibaba's planned 380 billion yuan investment in AI and cloud infrastructure over the next three years, supporting the burgeoning demand for AI applications in China.

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(www.hpcwire.com)
Tech Chip Self-Sufficiency

Polars vs Pandas: A Head-to-Head Comparison

2025-01-23
Polars vs Pandas: A Head-to-Head Comparison

This book provides a detailed comparison of the Polars and Pandas data manipulation libraries, arguing that Polars offers a more intuitive and efficient approach. Through numerous examples, it showcases Polars' advantages across indexing, method chaining, performance, data reshaping, time series, and scalability. Polars consistently outperforms Pandas in speed and readability. The book is aimed at readers with some experience in data manipulation, particularly those familiar with Pandas.

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Code in MS Paint? MS Paint IDE Makes it Possible!

2025-03-05
Code in MS Paint? MS Paint IDE Makes it Possible!

MS Paint IDE is a program that reads standard MS Paint image files and translates the text within into executable code. Write, compile, and run programs using the familiar MS Paint interface, with support for external libraries and multiple classes. It's like science fiction, but it's real!

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The Ultimate AI Learning Resource: From Beginner to Expert

2025-08-11

Aman Chadha has curated a comprehensive list of AI learning resources covering the entire process of building, training, and evaluating neural networks. From linear regression to large language models, and from data preprocessing to model evaluation, this resource has it all. Whether you're focusing on algorithms, training techniques, or model deployment and evaluation, this guide provides comprehensive support for AI learners of all levels, from beginners to seasoned researchers.

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(aman.ai)
AI

The Two Hardest Things in Computer Science: A Deep Dive

2025-01-20
The Two Hardest Things in Computer Science: A Deep Dive

A classic programmer joke states: "There are only two hard things in Computer Science: cache invalidation and naming things." This article traces the origin and evolution of this witty phrase, exploring its humor and deeper meaning. From its initial concise form to variations incorporating 'off-by-one errors' and more, the joke reflects the numerous challenges programmers face daily, highlighting the complexity and amusement inherent in programming.

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(martinfowler.com)
Development

Is the Reign of Knowledge Work Over? AI and Policy Shifts Fuel White-Collar Job Losses

2025-03-30
Is the Reign of Knowledge Work Over? AI and Policy Shifts Fuel White-Collar Job Losses

The unemployment rate for college graduates has risen faster than for other workers in recent years, sparking concerns about the future of knowledge work. Layoffs in tech and finance, fueled by AI advancements and government policy changes under the Trump administration (reducing funding for research and education), have contributed to significant job losses. While overall unemployment remains low, the increasing automation of white-collar jobs and reduced demand for college graduates raise questions about the long-term prospects of this sector.

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(www.boston.com)
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Sparks: A Typeface for Creating Sparklines in Text

2025-04-05
Sparks: A Typeface for Creating Sparklines in Text

After the Flood, a design consultancy, has released Sparks, a new typeface that leverages OpenType's contextual alternates feature to generate sparklines directly within text. By inserting data points in a specific format between numbers (e.g., `123{30,60,90}456`), users can create sparklines. Sparks is compatible with various browsers and software, offering bar, dot, and dot-line styles with five weight variations. While the underlying mechanism is complex, it offers a novel and convenient method for data visualization.

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(github.com)
Design

GPUs Are So Fast, Why Do We Still Need CPUs?

2025-01-08
GPUs Are So Fast, Why Do We Still Need CPUs?

A viral video uses a painting duel to illustrate the performance difference between CPUs and GPUs: a CPU painstakingly draws a smiley face, while a GPU instantly renders the Mona Lisa. But this overlooks a crucial point: program types. CPUs excel at sequential instructions, while GPUs thrive on parallel processing. Most applications blend sequential and parallel code; for example, a program might be 50% parallelizable. CPUs are like head chefs, adept at handling unexpected events; GPUs are like line cooks, mastering repetitive tasks. Chips like Apple's M3 integrate both, combining CPU flexibility with GPU computing power.

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(codingstuff.substack.com)
Tech parallel processing

The Art of Asynchronous Communication: Beyond 'Hi'

2025-06-17
The Art of Asynchronous Communication: Beyond 'Hi'

While a simple 'Hi' followed by a question can be abrupt, prefacing your message with pleasantries creates a more effective communication. Phrases like "Hey, how's it going? Also, any update on…" allow for asynchronous communication. Even if the recipient is unavailable, they'll receive the complete context and can respond later, preventing missed information and ensuring smoother workflows. It's a win-win!

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(nohello.net)
Misc effective workflow
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