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Major Improvements to MSVC Address Sanitizer (ASan)

2025-02-25
Major Improvements to MSVC Address Sanitizer (ASan)

Microsoft has significantly improved the quality of MSVC Address Sanitizer (ASan). They've successfully upstreamed major parts of ASan to LLVM, enabling faster integration of improvements from the LLVM community. Furthermore, they've integrated ASan into the MSVC codebase, including the compiler, linker, and tools, allowing for memory safety issue detection in continuous integration. Visual Studio 2022 version 17.13 includes numerous fixes, reducing false positives, improving error reporting, and handling multi-process scenarios.

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(devblogs.microsoft.com)
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Xcode's Constant Phone Home: Privacy Concerns and Build Speed Bottlenecks

2025-02-25

Developer Jeff Johnson discovered that Xcode frequently connects to Apple servers during project builds, leading to slow build times, especially during the "Gather provisioning inputs" phase. By disabling connections to developerservices2.apple.com using Little Snitch, he resolved the build speed issue. He also found that Xcode connects to other Apple servers, such as devimages-cdn.apple.com and appstoreconnect.apple.com, upon launch and project opening, seemingly unnecessarily and potentially transmitting developer information to Apple. Jeff argues that Xcode acts as a developer analytics collection mechanism, compromising developer privacy.

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(lapcatsoftware.com)
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HTTP/2: Why It Doesn't Matter in Ruby HTTP Servers

2025-02-25

This post discusses the relevance of HTTP/2 support in Ruby HTTP servers like Puma. The author argues that while HTTP/2's main advantage – multiplexing for faster page load times – is significant over the internet, it offers little benefit on a LAN. Low latency and long-lived connections within a LAN minimize the impact of TCP slow start. Furthermore, HTTP/2's server push feature proved detrimental and has been superseded by the more elegant 103 Early Hints. The author advocates leaving HTTP/2 handling to load balancers or reverse proxies, simplifying deployment and maintenance for the application server.

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(byroot.github.io)
Development Network Performance

LLPlayer: A Multilingual Subtitle Powerhouse for Language Learning

2025-02-25

LLPlayer is an open-source media player designed for language learning. It boasts dual subtitle display, AI-powered real-time subtitle generation (supporting 99 languages), real-time translation (134 languages), OCR subtitle recognition, support for various video and subtitle formats, instant word lookup, and more. Leveraging technologies like OpenAI Whisper, Google Translate, DeepL, and ffmpeg, LLPlayer offers high efficiency and includes a subtitle sidebar and spoiler protection. The entire codebase is written in C# for easy customization.

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(llplayer.com)
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From Zero to Hero: A Freelancer's 2-Year Client Acquisition Journey

2025-02-25
From Zero to Hero: A Freelancer's 2-Year Client Acquisition Journey

A freelancer shares their two-year journey from landing their first client to building a small software services business. The article details their strategies for resume optimization, crafting a concise self-introduction, timing their job search, and utilizing productivity tools. They highlight the importance of quantifying achievements, preparing a two-minute self-introduction, targeting key hiring months, and leveraging tools to boost efficiency. Their progression from a two-year search for the first client to securing new clients in six months and then six weeks showcases valuable lessons for fellow job seekers.

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(crocspace.substack.com)
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Free Access to the History of CAD: The Engineering Design Revolution

2025-02-25

Shapr3D blog has released David E. Weisberg's "The Engineering Design Revolution," a comprehensive 650+ page history of CAD, covering key figures, companies, and systems from the 1950s to the early 2000s. Available for free online reading or download, readers are encouraged to donate to cancer research. The book details the origins and evolution of CAD technology, including the impact of companies like Applicon, Autodesk, and Computervision, providing an in-depth look at the history of CAD.

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(www.shapr3d.com)
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Stop Meta from Using Your Data for Ads: A Step-by-Step Guide

2025-02-25

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to prevent Meta from using your data collected from other apps and websites to target you with ads. The instructions cover disabling activity information from ad partners, preventing ads from ad partners, and disconnecting your account from data shared with Meta by other companies. Follow these simple steps to regain more control over your privacy and reduce targeted advertising.

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(johnoliverwantsyourraterotica.com)
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LEGO Interferometers Bring Quantum Physics to Life

2025-02-25

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed LEGO-based interferometer kits to make quantum science more accessible. These hands-on kits, designed for secondary school students and beyond, replicate professional optical equipment, allowing students to build and experiment with lasers, mirrors, and beamsplitters to observe interference patterns. The project, 'Photon Bricks,' has been a hit at exhibitions, with participants praising its engaging approach to complex concepts. The kits are designed to inspire the next generation of scientists and are currently being rolled out to schools in Nottingham and Cardiff.

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(www.nottingham.ac.uk)
Tech Quantum Physics STEM Education

DigiCert Attempts to Silence Open Discussion of WebPKI Security Issues

2025-02-25

Following comments by Sectigo's Chief Compliance Officer, Tim Callan, on the Bugzilla forum regarding DigiCert's certificate practices, DigiCert's lawyers attempted to suppress the discussion through the threat of legal action. Sectigo's General Counsel, Brian Holland, responded that Callan's statements were protected under the First Amendment and aimed at fostering open debate on important WebPKI issues. Holland argues DigiCert's actions damage the WebPKI's self-regulatory system and calls for industry attention to prevent similar incidents. The incident highlights WebPKI security and transparency, and the responsibilities and rights of companies in public discourse.

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(bugzilla.mozilla.org)
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French Copyright Holders Push VPNs to Block Pirate Sites, Threatening Exodus

2025-02-25

In France, copyright holders are legally pressuring major VPN providers to assist in blocking pirate websites. While aiming to strengthen existing measures, VPN providers view this as a dangerous precedent, citing potential security risks and overblocking. Some are even considering withdrawing from the French market entirely. This action raises concerns about net neutrality and digital freedom, highlighting the tension between combating piracy and protecting user privacy.

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(torrentfreak.com)
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Court Halts Access to Sensitive Data After Unions Sue Over Privacy Breach

2025-02-25
Court Halts Access to Sensitive Data After Unions Sue Over Privacy Breach

A US judge has ordered a halt to access of sensitive personal data after unions representing millions of teachers and nurses sued the government. The lawsuit alleges that six Department of Education (and Office of Personnel Management) employees with ties to a group called DOGE had unauthorized access to highly sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, addresses, and financial details. The judge ruled that the government failed to demonstrate a legitimate 'need-to-know' for such broad access, citing a lack of precedent and violation of data privacy regulations. This highlights significant vulnerabilities in government data security and raises concerns about the protection of personal information.

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(arstechnica.com)
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DeepEP: A High-Performance Communication Library for Mixture-of-Experts

2025-02-25
DeepEP: A High-Performance Communication Library for Mixture-of-Experts

DeepEP is a communication library designed for Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) and expert parallelism (EP), offering high-throughput and low-latency all-to-all GPU kernels (MoE dispatch and combine). It supports low-precision operations, including FP8. Optimized for the group-limited gating algorithm in DeepSeek-V3, DeepEP provides kernels for asymmetric-domain bandwidth forwarding (e.g., NVLink to RDMA). These kernels achieve high throughput, suitable for training and inference prefilling. SM (Streaming Multiprocessors) number control is also supported. For latency-sensitive inference decoding, low-latency kernels using pure RDMA minimize delays. A hook-based communication-computation overlap method is included, requiring no SM resources. The library is tested with InfiniBand and is theoretically compatible with RoCE.

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(github.com)
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Microsoft Locks Out Older Intel CPUs from Windows 11 24H2

2025-02-25
Microsoft Locks Out Older Intel CPUs from Windows 11 24H2

Microsoft's published CPU support list for Windows 11 24H2 confirms that only 11th-generation Intel CPUs and later are supported. This means OEMs can no longer build new PCs with older Intel chips for Windows 11 24H2. While the restriction applies to OEMs, it has sparked concerns among users about future hardware compatibility. Although Microsoft's official hardware compatibility list currently supports older CPUs (e.g., 8th, 9th, and 10th gen Intel chips), this change could signal further tightening of hardware requirements in the future.

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(www.theregister.com)
Hardware Hardware Compatibility

Is Blogging Still Relevant in the Age of AI?

2025-02-25
Is Blogging Still Relevant in the Age of AI?

This post explores the value of blogging in the era of ChatGPT and other AI tools. While AI can easily access and synthesize information, blogging remains valuable: it solidifies one's knowledge, helps others, builds a personal brand (though this is difficult to achieve solely through blogging), provides a sense of accomplishment, and builds a writing portfolio showcasing thinking skills, benefiting career development. The author argues that AI's main impact on blogging is reducing the sense of accomplishment from reader interaction, but this doesn't negate blogging's overall value.

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(www.gilesthomas.com)
Development

Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Loses Appeal, Fraud Convictions Upheld

2025-02-25
Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Loses Appeal, Fraud Convictions Upheld

A federal appeals court upheld the fraud convictions of Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the failed blood-testing company Theranos, and her business partner Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani. Holmes's 11-year sentence and Balwani's 13-year sentence remain in effect. The court found that Holmes and Balwani made misleading statements to investors, portraying Theranos' technology as more advanced than it was. While they can still appeal to a larger panel or the Supreme Court, this ruling represents a significant setback.

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(www.msnbc.com)
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Foldable Wireless Multimodal Microneedle Drug Delivery System (fMMD): Design and Application

2025-02-25
Foldable Wireless Multimodal Microneedle Drug Delivery System (fMMD): Design and Application

Researchers have developed a foldable wireless multimodal microneedle drug delivery system (fMMD) integrating electrocardiography (ECG), photoplethysmography (PPG), and drug delivery functionalities. The fMMD features a serpentine interconnect island-bridge design for flexibility and stretchability, enabling conformal skin contact. Wireless data transmission is achieved via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), allowing for closed-loop feedback control by triggering drug release based on physiological signals such as heart rate. The system demonstrates promising performance in multimodal monitoring and drug delivery, holding potential for cardiovascular disease diagnosis and treatment.

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(www.nature.com)
Tech drug delivery

Uncle Bob and John Ousterhout Debate Software Design

2025-02-25
Uncle Bob and John Ousterhout Debate Software Design

Robert "Uncle Bob" Martin and John Ousterhout engaged in a spirited debate on software design principles, covering key topics such as method length, code comments, and Test-Driven Development (TDD). They fiercely debated the extent of code decomposition, the necessity of comments, and the pros and cons of TDD, using code examples and specific scenarios to support their arguments. This debate highlights the importance of trade-offs in software design and the need to avoid extremes when striving for conciseness and readability.

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(github.com)
Development test driven development

The Ultimate Office Snack Review: Grapes Reign Supreme!

2025-02-24
The Ultimate Office Snack Review: Grapes Reign Supreme!

An employee conducted a comprehensive review of office snacks, rating them across four dimensions: taste, productivity impact, logistics, and social impact. Bananas, beef jerky, someone else's lunch, a protein bar, a fruit bar, grapes, a granola bar, and a lemon were all put to the test. Grapes emerged as the champion, scoring perfectly across the board due to their taste, productivity boost, convenience, and positive social impact. The humorous review offers a fresh perspective on office snack selection.

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(www.getlago.com)
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Verizon and AT&T Achieve Satellite Video Call Milestones

2025-02-24
Verizon and AT&T Achieve Satellite Video Call Milestones

Verizon and AT&T have each announced breakthroughs in cellphone-to-satellite video calling, partnering with AST SpaceMobile. Verizon completed its first video call from a phone to a satellite, while AT&T achieved the same using satellites destined for its commercial network. This sets up a competitive landscape against T-Mobile's SpaceX/Starlink satellite-to-cell service, which began public beta testing for satellite messaging earlier this month. AT&T and Verizon claim T-Mobile and SpaceX's offering will harm their networks. Both companies used AST's five BlueBird satellites launched last September for their tests.

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(www.theverge.com)
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Lazarus Group Steals $1.4B from Bybit in Largest Crypto Hack Ever

2025-02-24
Lazarus Group Steals $1.4B from Bybit in Largest Crypto Hack Ever

North Korea's state-sponsored Lazarus Group orchestrated the largest cryptocurrency heist in history, stealing approximately $1.4 billion from Bybit. The sophisticated attack didn't involve traditional hacking of keys or passwords; instead, attackers exploited a vulnerability in Bybit's multi-signature Safe smart contract wallets. By subtly altering a single transaction parameter, they gained control without employees realizing the malicious intent. This highlights significant operational risks in the crypto industry, emphasizing the need for layered security and rapid incident response. Bybit is working to recover funds and collaborating with law enforcement and blockchain analytics firms.

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(harrydonnelly.substack.com)
Tech Lazarus Group

Viral Poetry: Algorithms, Community, and the Death of Aesthetics

2025-02-24
Viral Poetry: Algorithms, Community, and the Death of Aesthetics

This essay explores why certain poems go viral on social media, yet attract fierce criticism. The author analyzes three viral poems, identifying common traits: juxtaposing the mundane and profound, using contemporary poetic forms, signaling a political ingroup, urging a moral or therapeutic takeaway, and exhibiting 'cringe' qualities. These elements fuel generational divides. The author argues that social media algorithms dictate the poems' trajectory, not their artistic merit. In the fast-paced online environment, poetry becomes social currency, losing its aesthetic value and space for deep reflection.

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(donotresearch.substack.com)
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Anthropic's Claude 3.7: Reasoning AI Powered by Reinforcement Learning

2025-02-24
Anthropic's Claude 3.7: Reasoning AI Powered by Reinforcement Learning

Anthropic has launched Claude 3.7, an upgraded AI model that distinguishes itself from traditional large language models (LLMs) by focusing on reasoning capabilities. Trained using reinforcement learning, Claude 3.7 excels at solving problems requiring step-by-step thinking, particularly coding challenges, outperforming OpenAI's models on certain benchmarks. This advancement stems from additional training data and optimizations for business applications like code writing and legal question answering. The release of Claude Code further enhances its practicality in AI-assisted coding, providing robust support for complex code planning.

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(www.wired.com)
AI

Crafting an HTML Builder DSL in Lua: A Clever Approach

2025-02-24
Crafting an HTML Builder DSL in Lua: A Clever Approach

This article demonstrates building a Domain Specific Language (DSL) in Lua for generating HTML. The author cleverly leverages Lua's syntactic features, such as optional parentheses and function chaining, along with function environments and metatables, to create a concise and elegant HTML generation solution. A custom `__index` metamethod dynamically generates HTML tag functions, and an `append_all` function efficiently concatenates strings. The result is a fully functional HTML builder DSL, significantly improving code readability and development efficiency. The article also highlights the crucial importance of HTML escaping to prevent security vulnerabilities.

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(leafo.net)
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Parisian Kebab Quality vs. Train Station Proximity: A Hilarious Data Analysis

2025-02-24

A self-proclaimed unemployed, autistic Swede on Reddit undertook an "informal study" to test a French Redditors' hypothesis: "The closer to the train station, the worse the kebab." Using OSMnx for map data, the Google Places API for kebab shop information and ratings, and NetworkX for distance calculations, he meticulously cleaned and analyzed the data. The result? Almost no correlation (Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.091), debunking the initial hypothesis. Despite the disappointing outcome, this post is a hilarious account of the process, filled with programmer humor and frustration. It's a fun tech share and a compelling data analysis case study.

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(www.jmspae.se)
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How Math Lit Up America: The Landscape Function and the LED Energy Revolution

2025-02-24
How Math Lit Up America: The Landscape Function and the LED Energy Revolution

US residential electricity consumption has slightly decreased in recent years, primarily due to improvements in lighting efficiency, specifically the widespread adoption of LED light bulbs. Behind this energy revolution is an unexpected driver: a breakthrough in pure mathematics—the landscape function. Initially a purely mathematical discovery, this function is now central to efficient LED design. Through numerical simulations, the landscape function has helped researchers overcome the "green gap" (the lack of efficient green LEDs), accelerating LED R&D and saving US consumers billions of dollars in energy costs.

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(terrytao.wordpress.com)
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Microsoft's Secret Free Office: Ads for Access

2025-02-24
Microsoft's Secret Free Office: Ads for Access

Microsoft has quietly released a free version of Microsoft Office for Windows, allowing document editing without a Microsoft 365 subscription or license key. This free version, based on the full desktop apps, locks most features behind a Microsoft 365 paywall. It includes persistent in-document ads in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and only saves files to OneDrive. To access it, skip the sign-in prompt. While you can open, view, and edit documents, advanced features like add-ins, dictation, and advanced formatting are unavailable. This free Office appears to be in limited testing.

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(www.windowscentral.com)
Tech Microsoft Office Free Version

Electro: Blazing-Fast, Lightweight Image Viewer

2025-02-24
Electro: Blazing-Fast, Lightweight Image Viewer

Electro is a lightning-fast, lightweight image viewer built with Rust. Designed with developer experience in mind, it boasts a built-in command terminal and instantly views local and web-hosted images. Its core strength is unparalleled performance—images load near-instantly. Electro is open-source and easily extensible, allowing developers to contribute code or build their own versions.

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(github.com)
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Geocodio's Free Tier: Balancing Abuse Prevention and Legitimate Users

2025-02-24
Geocodio's Free Tier: Balancing Abuse Prevention and Legitimate Users

Geocodio maintains a free tier despite the risk of abuse. Initially, simple IP-based blocking led to poor user experience and wasted support time. They transitioned to a granular risk scoring system, using dozens of factors (browser, IP, email, etc.) to automatically identify and handle high-risk signups. Medium-risk signups might face CAPTCHAs or email verification. This system minimizes manual intervention, balancing security and user experience, ensuring the free tier's sustainability.

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(www.geocod.io)
Development abuse prevention risk scoring freemium

Website Cookie Policy Explained

2025-02-24
Website Cookie Policy Explained

This website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Essential cookies are stored on your browser as they are crucial for basic website functionality. We also use third-party cookies to analyze and understand how you use the site; these are only stored with your consent. You can opt out, but this might affect your browsing experience.

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