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EU Data Act Kills Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in SaaS

2025-09-19
EU Data Act Kills Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in SaaS

The EU Data Act, effective September 2025, dramatically alters the SaaS landscape in Europe. It mandates that all SaaS contracts with EU customers become “cancel anytime” subscriptions, requiring only two months' notice. This effectively ends the reliance on Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) as a predictable metric. SaaS companies must adapt, focusing on pricing models, customer retention strategies, and mitigating involuntary churn due to customer oversight. Success will hinge on robust customer relationship management and operational resilience, not contract terms.

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(paid.ai)
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iOS 26: My iPhone 13 mini is Now a Slug!

2025-09-19
iOS 26: My iPhone 13 mini is Now a Slug!

After updating to iOS 26, the author's iPhone 13 mini, only four years old, runs significantly slower than before. The previous iOS version was perfectly snappy, leading the author to suspect planned obsolescence or a shockingly poor update. The author also mentions their cautious approach to macOS updates, preferring to avoid them until absolutely necessary.

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(www.robinsloan.com)
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NSF Cancels $1B+ in Grants, Leaving US Research in Turmoil

2025-09-19
NSF Cancels $1B+ in Grants, Leaving US Research in Turmoil

A US court upheld the National Science Foundation's (NSF) cancellation of over 1,700 research grants totaling more than $1 billion. While the court rejected a request to reinstate the grants, it allowed challenges to the NSF's new grantmaking policy. The cancellations, largely affecting grants tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, have sparked outrage. The NSF cited a need to avoid prioritizing certain groups. The decision has severely disrupted the US research ecosystem, halting projects and jeopardizing graduate students' employment. A French university's offer of refuge to affected US researchers highlights the international impact of this controversial move.

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(www.theregister.com)
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A Raspberry Pi Cluster: Two Years in the Making (and Why It Might Not Be Worth It)

2025-09-19

After a two-year wait, the author finally assembled a 10-node Raspberry Pi cluster boasting 160GB of RAM. Following multiple rebuilds and extensive benchmarking, the cluster achieved 325 Gflops on the HPL benchmark, exhibiting slightly better energy efficiency than an $8000 Framework Desktop cluster. However, AI inference performance lagged significantly behind the Framework cluster due to llama.cpp's inability to leverage the Pi 5's iGPU. The conclusion? This cluster excels in high-density, low-power scenarios, but isn't cost-effective for most users.

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(www.jeffgeerling.com)
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Google Tightens Android Developer Verification: Offline Sideloading May Be Restricted

2025-09-19
Google Tightens Android Developer Verification: Offline Sideloading May Be Restricted

Google is strengthening its Android developer verification system, requiring developers to register their identities and preventing the installation of unverified apps. While workarounds like ADB exist, recent Android SDK code suggests that even verified apps might be uninstallable offline. This means even safe apps could be blocked from installation without a network connection, potentially inconveniencing some users. The policy rolls out in a year, leaving time to refine details and find solutions.

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(www.androidauthority.com)
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99 Stunning Physics Demonstrations: An Open-Source Teaching Resource

2025-09-19

This open-source book compiles 99 of the best and most beautiful physics demonstrations from the Dutch "ShowdeFysica" series, incorporating various teaching strategies to make demonstrations both magical and educational. It includes videos and readily runnable Python simulations without needing any software installation. Readers can search for demonstrations by topic and contribute suggestions via the online platform.

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(interactivetextbooks.tudelft.nl)
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Retirement Villages: Paradise or Pitfall?

2025-09-19
Retirement Villages: Paradise or Pitfall?

This article exposes the dark side of the UK's retirement village industry. While outwardly presenting comfortable living and amenities, high fees, complex charges, and potential exploitation of elderly residents are largely hidden. Through firsthand accounts and multiple case studies, the article reveals the struggles faced by residents, including exorbitant service charges, opaque fees, significant losses on property resale, and undignified treatment. Although some villages offer community and support, the article highlights regulatory gaps and the violation of elderly residents’ rights, prompting serious reflection on retirement models.

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(unherd.com)
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Internet Archive Settles Copyright Lawsuit Over Great 78 Project

2025-09-19
Internet Archive Settles Copyright Lawsuit Over Great 78 Project

The Internet Archive (IA) has reached a confidential settlement with major record labels, including UMG Recordings, Capitol Records, and Sony Music Entertainment, over a copyright lawsuit concerning the Great 78 Project. This project aimed to preserve early music recordings, but the labels initially sought $700 million in damages, claiming copyright infringement. While details remain undisclosed, the settlement averts potential financial ruin for IA.

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(arstechnica.com)
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Dynamo AI Hiring Senior Kubernetes Engineer for Enterprise AI Deployments

2025-09-19
Dynamo AI Hiring Senior Kubernetes Engineer for Enterprise AI Deployments

Dynamo AI is seeking a Senior Kubernetes Engineer to lead enterprise customers through the entire journey from initial engagement to successful production deployment. This hands-on, customer-facing role involves deploying secure, scalable AI systems using Kubernetes, Helm, and cloud-native tools. The ideal candidate will have extensive Kubernetes and cloud platform experience, excellent communication skills, and US government security clearance or US citizenship. A 2-3 day per week in-office presence in San Francisco or New York is required.

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(www.ycombinator.com)
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Steam to Drop Support for 32-bit Windows in 2026

2025-09-19
Steam to Drop Support for 32-bit Windows in 2026

Valve announced that Steam will end support for 32-bit versions of Windows on January 1st, 2026. While only 0.01% of Steam users remain on 32-bit Windows, the move signals the end of an era for PC gaming. Valve cites incompatibility issues with drivers and libraries as the reason for dropping support. They urge users to upgrade to 64-bit Windows to continue receiving security updates and technical assistance.

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(www.tomshardware.com)
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Home Experiments with a Budget Air Quality Monitor

2025-09-19
Home Experiments with a Budget Air Quality Monitor

The author bought a £120 Temtop m2000 air quality monitor to conduct home physics experiments. He first tested the CO2 and particulate matter levels in his house, then performed a small experiment: frying an egg to observe its impact on air quality. Results showed minimal and short-lived impact on PM2.5 from frying an egg, posing no significant concern. However, turning on the extractor fan didn't significantly improve air quality, leaving him puzzled.

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(chillphysicsenjoyer.substack.com)
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JIT-Compiling a Stack Machine with SLJIT: A Tale of Optimization

2025-09-19

This post details the author's journey in implementing a JIT compiler for their stack-based uxn virtual machine using SLJIT. Initial attempts yielded minimal performance gains due to uxn's frequent dynamic jumps. However, through a series of optimizations—including refined calling conventions, stack caching, and register allocation strategies—a 30-46% speedup was achieved. The article meticulously documents the optimization process, challenges encountered, and debugging techniques, providing valuable insights for those interested in JIT compilation and optimizing stack-based virtual machines.

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(bullno1.com)
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Deno Fights Oracle's JavaScript Trademark: A Crucial Discovery Phase

2025-09-19
Deno Fights Oracle's JavaScript Trademark: A Crucial Discovery Phase

Deno, a JavaScript runtime, is battling Oracle over the "JavaScript" trademark. After filing a cancellation petition following a widely signed open letter, they've reached the crucial discovery phase. Facing expensive litigation, Deno launched a GoFundMe campaign to fund professional surveys, expert witnesses, and legal filings to prove "JavaScript" is a generic term, not an Oracle brand. The outcome will determine if trademarks can be used to claim ownership of generic terms and impact the future of open-source development.

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(deno.com)
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The Fisherman and His Wife: A Cautionary Tale of Greed

2025-09-19

A fisherman catches a talking flounder, which grants his wife's wishes. Starting with a humble cottage, her desires escalate to a palace, then kingship, papacy, and finally, godhood! Each granted wish only fuels her insatiable greed. Ultimately, they lose everything and return to their squalid shack. This classic fairy tale serves as a potent warning against unchecked ambition and the importance of contentment.

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(sites.pitt.edu)
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Solving Plath's Fig Tree Problem with Machine Learning Decision Trees

2025-09-19
Solving Plath's Fig Tree Problem with Machine Learning Decision Trees

This essay explores Sylvia Plath's famous 'fig tree' metaphor, likening life choices to numerous possibilities that cannot be obtained simultaneously. The author uses machine learning decision trees to attempt to quantify individual preferences to help people make choices. However, the article ultimately points out that life is not a simple multiple-choice question, but a dynamic and continuously developing process, like the symbiotic relationship between fig trees and fig wasps, requiring external influence and a continuous cycle to maintain growth.

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(dontlognow.substack.com)
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Roblox Grow A Garden Optimizer: The GAG Calculator

2025-09-19

The Grow A Garden Calculator (GAG Calculator) is a powerful tool for maximizing profits in Roblox's Grow A Garden. It analyzes crop mutations, multipliers, and market trends to help players make informed trading decisions. Boasting a database of 100+ crops with details on rare mutations and multipliers up to 150x, the GAG Calculator also accounts for growth mutations, temperature, and other environmental factors. Real-time market data ensures players optimize their garden strategy for maximum profit.

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(grow-a-garden-calculator.xyz)
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iTerm2's Built-in Browser: Terminal Meets Web

2025-09-19

iTerm2 now boasts a built-in web browser, seamlessly integrating web browsing into its existing window, tab, and split-pane architecture. Users can work in the terminal and browse the web simultaneously within the same interface. It supports various keyboard shortcuts, such as Cmd+click to open links in new tabs and Cmd+Shift+click for new vertical split panes. AI chat integration allows for summarizing, analyzing, or questioning the current page. Privacy features include incognito mode, popup blocking, and ad blocking. While not a primary browser replacement, it's a powerful tool for integrated terminal and web workflows.

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(iterm2.com)
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AI's 'Human' Side: Turns Out, It's WEIRD (and American)

2025-09-19
AI's 'Human' Side: Turns Out, It's WEIRD (and American)

Harvard researchers challenge the common depiction of AI mirroring human psychology. They argue that the 'human' benchmark used often refers to WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic) populations, particularly Americans. Their study reveals that AI models like ChatGPT perform less accurately in simulating values as cultural distance from the USA increases. In countries like Libya and Pakistan, the AI's results are barely better than chance. This highlights a significant cultural bias in AI, suggesting it's not truly 'human-like', but rather 'Americanized'.

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(strat7.com)
AI

Gemini AI Assistant Now Integrated into Chrome

2025-09-19
Gemini AI Assistant Now Integrated into Chrome

Google's Gemini AI assistant is now integrated directly into the Chrome browser. Leveraging the context of your open tabs, it offers AI assistance for tasks like extracting key takeaways, clarifying concepts, and finding answers. This differs from the standalone Gemini web app; while accessible on other browsers, the web app lacks the ability to share page content or utilize live mode.

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(gemini.google)
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Count Bernadotte: From Rescuing Jews to Assassination in the Holy Land

2025-09-19

During WWII, Count Folke Bernadotte, a Swedish count, orchestrated the 'White Buses' operation, rescuing tens of thousands from Nazi concentration camps, including many Jews. Ironically, after the war, while serving as a UN mediator attempting to resolve the intractable conflict in the Middle East, he was assassinated by the Jewish extremist group Lehi ('Stern Gang'). This tragic event highlights both the challenges of peacemaking and the manipulation of historical narratives. Recent research has vindicated Bernadotte's heroic actions, restoring his rightful place in history.

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(www.historytoday.com)
Misc Jewish rescue Middle East conflict

Americans More Concerned Than Excited About AI's Rise

2025-09-19
Americans More Concerned Than Excited About AI's Rise

A Pew Research Center survey of 5,023 U.S. adults reveals widespread concern over the increasing use of AI in daily life. While many are open to AI assisting with everyday tasks, a majority fear its negative impact on creative thinking and meaningful relationships. Americans are largely against AI involvement in personal matters like religion and matchmaking, but more accepting of its use in data-heavy fields such as medicine and finance. The study highlights a significant gap between the perceived importance of detecting AI-generated content and the public's confidence in their ability to do so, revealing a complex and cautious attitude towards AI's societal impact.

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(www.pewresearch.org)
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Apple's Budget MacBook: A18/A19 Pro Chip, $600 Price Tag?

2025-09-19
Apple's Budget MacBook: A18/A19 Pro Chip, $600 Price Tag?

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts Apple will mass-produce a budget MacBook with an iPhone A18 or A19 Pro chip in Q4 2025, launching in late 2025 or early 2026. This 12.9-inch or 13-inch laptop, rumored to cost between $599 and $699, will feature bright colors but compromise on Thunderbolt support, offering only a single external display and 10Gbps USB-C. While offering performance comparable to the M1 chip, it will be the first Mac with an iPhone A-series chip, targeting a price point below the MacBook Air.

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(www.macrumors.com)
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Chrome Gets a Gemini AI Makeover: Smarter Browsing, Enhanced Security

2025-09-19
Chrome Gets a Gemini AI Makeover: Smarter Browsing, Enhanced Security

Google announced a major update to Chrome, integrating Gemini AI for a smarter browsing experience. Gemini acts as a browsing assistant, understanding context across multiple tabs to answer questions and even perform multi-step tasks like ordering groceries. The omnibox gains an AI Mode for powerful search and context-aware suggestions. AI also enhances security by proactively blocking scams and improving password management. This update aims to make Chrome a more helpful, secure, and intuitive partner, initially rolling out in the US with expansion planned for more regions and languages.

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(blog.google)
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Microsoft Teams Gets a Massive AI Overhaul with Copilot Agents

2025-09-19
Microsoft Teams Gets a Massive AI Overhaul with Copilot Agents

Microsoft is integrating numerous AI agents into Teams, introducing Copilot assistants for channels, meetings, and communities. These agents will also function across SharePoint and Viva Engage, rolling out to Microsoft 365 Copilot users. New features include meeting facilitator agents creating agendas, taking notes, and answering questions; channel agents providing answers based on past conversations; community agents in Viva Engage assisting admins; and knowledge agents in SharePoint organizing and summarizing files. While meeting facilitator agents are available now, document and task creation, along with other agents, are in public preview, alongside a revamped Workflows tool for AI-powered task automation and an audio recap generator.

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(www.theverge.com)
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Critical Azure Vulnerability Could Grant Global Admin Access

2025-09-19
Critical Azure Vulnerability Could Grant Global Admin Access

Security researcher Dirk-jan Mollema discovered two critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) that could have granted global administrator privileges to all Azure customer accounts. These vulnerabilities involved legacy systems within Entra ID, including Azure authentication tokens called "Actor Tokens" and an outdated API called "Graph". Mollema reported the flaws to Microsoft on July 14th, and Microsoft issued a global fix on July 17th. Microsoft stated they found no evidence of abuse. This highlights significant security challenges even for major cloud providers and underscores the importance of timely updates and migration to modern security protocols.

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(www.wired.com)
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Climate Tipping Points: Simplification and Challenges in Complex Systems

2025-09-19
Climate Tipping Points: Simplification and Challenges in Complex Systems

Scientists have discovered dramatic shifts in Earth's climate history, such as the Sahara Desert's transformation from a lush Eden to a sea of sand. The concept of 'tipping points' was introduced to describe these large, abrupt changes. Despite the extreme complexity of the global climate system, research suggests that near tipping points, complex systems simplify their behavior, resembling lower-dimensional systems. However, predicting future climate change remains challenging because scientists cannot directly observe multiple states of the Earth and must make many assumptions about variable relationships, new equilibrium states, and the nature of tipping points themselves.

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(www.quantamagazine.org)
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Decoupling Time Allocation from Capacity Allocation: The Key to Improved Team Efficiency

2025-09-19
Decoupling Time Allocation from Capacity Allocation: The Key to Improved Team Efficiency

This article explores the misconceptions surrounding team capacity allocation. Many companies equate time allocation with capacity allocation, overlooking systemic factors affecting team capabilities. The author points out that capacity is not merely the sum of hours worked but encompasses team skills, tools, processes, and more. Focusing solely on time allocation while neglecting system optimization leads to inefficiency. The author recommends distinguishing between 'time allocation' (where the team spends its hours) and 'capacity allocation' (the team's true ability to deliver outcomes), considering various disruptive factors, for improved team efficiency.

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(cutlefish.substack.com)
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From Holmes to Hard-Boiled: The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age of British Detective Fiction

2025-09-19

This article explores the 'Golden Age' of British detective fiction between 1910 and 1950, dominated by gentleman detectives like Sherlock Holmes, reflecting the values of the British middle class. However, social changes led to the rise of hard-boiled detective fiction, emphasizing violence and politics, ultimately leading to the decline of the classic detective story, mirroring broader societal shifts in Britain.

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(www.historytoday.com)
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