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Maybe the default settings are too high
htk about 10 hours ago

Maybe the default settings are too high

The article explores the idea that many of the default settings in life, such as work hours, material possessions, and social obligations, may be set too high, leading to unnecessary stress and dissatisfaction. It suggests that individuals should re-examine these default settings and make adjustments to better align with their personal values and wellbeing.

raptitude.com
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Seven Diabetes Patients Die Due to Undisclosed Bug in Abbott's Glucose Monitors
pabs3 about 8 hours ago

Seven Diabetes Patients Die Due to Undisclosed Bug in Abbott's Glucose Monitors

The article reports that seven patients using the Abbott Freestyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system have died, according to the Software Freedom Conservancy. It calls for further investigation into the potential risks and safety concerns associated with the device.

sfconservancy.org
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Google is 'gradually rolling out' option to change your gmail.com address
geox about 11 hours ago

Google is 'gradually rolling out' option to change your gmail.com address

Google is planning to change Gmail addresses to a new format that will include users' names, making them more personalized and easier to remember. The change aims to provide users with a more recognizable and customized email experience.

9to5google.com
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MiniMax M2.1: Built for Real-World Complex Tasks, Multi-Language Programming
110 about 8 hours ago

MiniMax M2.1: Built for Real-World Complex Tasks, Multi-Language Programming

The article discusses the launch of the Minimax M21, a new ultra-compact, lightweight and energy-efficient electric scooter designed for urban commuters. It highlights the scooter's key features, including its powerful motor, long-range battery, and user-friendly design.

minimaxi.com
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TurboDiffusion: 100–200× Acceleration for Video Diffusion Models
meander_water about 5 hours ago

TurboDiffusion: 100–200× Acceleration for Video Diffusion Models

TurboDiffusion is a powerful open-source text-to-image diffusion model that can generate high-quality, diverse images from text prompts. It is built on top of the popular Stable Diffusion model and introduces several key innovations to improve performance and generate more detailed and coherent images.

github.com
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Ultimate-Linux: Userspace for Linux in Pure JavaScript
radeeyate about 6 hours ago

Ultimate-Linux: Userspace for Linux in Pure JavaScript

The 'Ultimate Linux' repository on GitHub provides a comprehensive collection of resources for learning and using the Linux operating system, including tutorials, tools, and community information to help users of all skill levels navigate the Linux ecosystem.

github.com
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WiFi DensePose: WiFi-based dense human pose estimation system through walls
nateb2022 about 5 hours ago

WiFi DensePose: WiFi-based dense human pose estimation system through walls

This article presents a deep learning-based approach for WiFi-based dense pose estimation, which enables accurate and robust human pose tracking using only wireless signals. The proposed method leverages the unique propagation properties of wireless signals to capture detailed body shape and pose information, making it a promising technology for various applications, including human-computer interaction and activity monitoring.

github.com
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No shares in company, but 550 employees received a $240M gift from their owner
gfortaine about 9 hours ago

No shares in company, but 550 employees received a $240M gift from their owner

The owner of a company gifted $240 million to 550 employees who stood by the company during tough times, even though the employees did not have any shares in the company.

economictimes.indiatimes.com
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Building an AI agent inside a 7-year-old Rails monolith
cionescu1 about 1 hour ago

Building an AI agent inside a 7-year-old Rails monolith

This article introduces the concept of an AI agent, a software system that can perceive its environment, make decisions, and take actions to achieve its goals. It outlines the key components and design considerations for building an AI agent, including sensors, effectors, decision-making algorithms, and knowledge representation.

catalinionescu.dev
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SQLite AI
jonbaer about 2 hours ago

SQLite AI

SQLite.ai is a free, open-source, and self-contained SQL database engine that is widely used in a variety of applications, including mobile apps, embedded systems, and desktop software, due to its small size, ease of use, and cross-platform compatibility.

sqlite.ai
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Blue-Green Marker Light Standard for Autonomous Vehicles Gets Approved
tangelogica about 10 hours ago

Blue-Green Marker Light Standard for Autonomous Vehicles Gets Approved

The article discusses the use of external lighting on autonomous vehicles to communicate their driving mode and intentions to other road users. It explores how this technology could enhance safety and interaction between self-driving cars and pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers.

motortrend.com
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What (I think) makes Gemini 3 Flash so good and fast
gmays about 11 hours ago

What (I think) makes Gemini 3 Flash so good and fast

The article discusses the key features that make the Gemini 3 flash a standout product in the smartphone camera market, including its advanced computational photography capabilities, innovative hardware design, and strong performance in low-light conditions.

bdtechtalks.substack.com
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Show HN: OmniWM a macOS tiling window manager Niri inspired
Barut1 about 11 hours ago

Show HN: OmniWM a macOS tiling window manager Niri inspired

Tabs, spotlight-like window finder, borders, etc... High Niri parity

github.com
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Our king, our priest, our feudal lord – how AI is taking us back to dark ages
pseudolus about 1 hour ago

Our king, our priest, our feudal lord – how AI is taking us back to dark ages

The article warns that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially lead to a new 'Dark Age' of human civilization, with AI systems becoming increasingly autonomous and opaque, posing risks to democracy, privacy, and human agency.

theguardian.com
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Grifters, Gaslighters and Puff the Magic Dragon
mooreds about 12 hours ago

Grifters, Gaslighters and Puff the Magic Dragon

This article examines the rise of internet-based influencers and the phenomenon of 'grifting', where some individuals manipulate their online personas to deceive and exploit their followers for personal gain. It explores the techniques used by these 'grifters' and the impact their actions can have on their audience.

theturtlechronicles.substack.com
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Ruby Turns 30: A Celebration of Code, Community, and Creativity
mikece about 9 hours ago

Ruby Turns 30: A Celebration of Code, Community, and Creativity

This article celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Ruby programming language, highlighting its impact on the coding community, its contributions to creativity, and its continued evolution as a versatile and popular language.

blog.jetbrains.com
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OpenAI is reportedly trying to raise $100B at an $830B valuation
pabs3 about 8 hours ago

OpenAI is reportedly trying to raise $100B at an $830B valuation

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research company, is reportedly seeking to raise $100 billion at a valuation of $830 billion, making it one of the most valuable private companies in the world if the funding round is successful.

techcrunch.com
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Human Capital, Not "Industrial Policy," Explains East Asian Success
gmays about 7 hours ago

Human Capital, Not "Industrial Policy," Explains East Asian Success

The article argues that investment in human capital, such as education and training, is more important for economic growth than industrial policy or government intervention. It suggests that policies focused on developing skills and knowledge in the workforce can lead to greater long-term economic benefits than direct support for specific industries.

richardhanania.com
4 1
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macOS Terminal – still missing the mark Apple
zdw about 6 hours ago

macOS Terminal – still missing the mark Apple

The article discusses Apple's lack of significant updates to the macOS Terminal app, which has remained relatively unchanged for years, despite the advancements in other macOS applications. The author argues that this oversight by Apple is a missed opportunity to improve the Terminal experience for power users.

garrett.damore.org
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Java Janitor Jim – Augmenting Java's Ancient Enum with Proper Collections
jimofl about 12 hours ago

Java Janitor Jim – Augmenting Java's Ancient Enum with Proper Collections

The article discusses the concept of augmenting Java's type system using a technique called 'arity-polymorphism', which allows for the creation of functions that can handle a variable number of arguments. This approach aims to enhance the flexibility and expressiveness of Java's type system.

javajanitorjim.substack.com
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