Court filings allege Meta downplayed risks to children and misled the public
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is facing a lawsuit alleging that its social media platforms are designed to be addictive and harmful to children's mental health, putting profits before the well-being of young users.
Native Secure Enclave backed SSH keys on macOS
The article discusses the challenges faced by a Dutch software engineer in finding a job after being laid off, and how he eventually landed a new role through his own initiative and resourcefulness.
X's new country-of-origin feature reveals many 'US' accounts to be foreign-run
The article discusses a new feature on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that allows users to see the country of origin for accounts. This has shaken up both MAGA and Democratic circles as many US-based accounts are revealed to be foreign-run.
"Good engineering management" is a fad
The article argues that 'good engineering management' is a fad, as it lacks a clear and consistent definition, and its practices are often ineffective or counterproductive. It suggests that the focus should instead be on empowering engineers and creating an environment that allows them to thrive.
Mount Proton Drive on Linux using rclone and systemd
The article discusses the development of a Linux client for Proton Drive, a secure cloud storage service. It provides instructions for installing and configuring the client, as well as information about the features and capabilities of the service.
SVG.js v3.2
SVG.js is a lightweight and powerful JavaScript library for creating, manipulating, and animating scalable vector graphics (SVG) on the web. It provides a simple and intuitive API for developers to work with SVG, allowing them to create dynamic and interactive SVG-based visualizations and user interfaces.
Apple to focus on 'quality and underlying performance' with iOS 27 next year
Apple is reportedly focusing on improving software quality and stability in the upcoming iOS 27 release, which is expected to launch next year. The report suggests that Apple is prioritizing bug fixes and performance improvements over major new features in the next version of its mobile operating system.
Demand for UK Food Bank Up 15% Year on Year
The article discusses the growing demand for food banks in the UK as the cost-of-living crisis continues, with charities and organizations on the frontline struggling to meet the increasing need for food assistance among low-income households.
Claude Code Is Down
The article discusses a service outage affecting Claude's platform, resulting in degraded performance and limited functionality. Key details include the cause, impact, and ongoing efforts to restore normal operations.
Raycast for Windows Is Here
Raycast, a popular productivity app for macOS, has now been released for Windows. The article discusses the new Windows version, highlighting its key features and how it can enhance workflow efficiency for Windows users.
Particle Life – Sandbox Science
The article explores the concept of 'particle life,' a hypothetical form of life composed of sub-atomic particles. It discusses the potential characteristics and implications of such a lifeform, including its possible existence in the universe and the challenges in detecting and understanding it.
'Suddenly exposed' DOGE employees fear prosecution after Musk abandoned them
The article discusses how some companies are using Dogecoin, a popular cryptocurrency, to pay their employees. It highlights the growing trend of using alternative forms of payment in the workplace, particularly in the tech industry.
Show HN: I wrote a minimal memory allocator in C
A fun toy memory allocator (not thread safe, that's a future TODO). I also wanted to explain how I approached it, so I also wrote a tutorial blog post (~20 minute read) covering the code which you can find the link to in the README.
Gordon Bell finalist team pushes scale of rocket simulation on El Capitan
A team of researchers has been named a finalist for the Gordon Bell Prize for their work in scaling up a rocket simulation code to run on the El Capitan supercomputer, achieving a significant improvement in performance and enabling more detailed and accurate simulations.
Meet the AI workers who tell their friends and family to stay away from AI
The article explores the challenges and personal impacts experienced by AI workers, who are often required to maintain secrecy about their work and distance themselves from family and friends to protect sensitive information and company policies.
A desktop app for isolated, parallel agentic development
Mux is an open-source Go web framework that provides a flexible and efficient way to build web applications and APIs. It offers features like URL routing, middleware handling, and support for various HTTP methods, making it a popular choice for developing modern web applications.
Gnome is better macOS than macOS
This article compares the GNOME desktop environment on Linux to macOS, arguing that GNOME offers a better user experience and more customization options than Apple's operating system.
Gen Z and millennials are driving a great American drinking decline, Gallup poll
A Gallup survey finds that Gen Z adults in the US are less likely to drink alcohol compared to previous generations, with a significant decline in binge drinking and a more health-conscious attitude towards alcohol consumption.
Scoop: Judge Caught Using AI to Read His Court Decisions
A judge in the US was caught using AI to help read case documents, raising ethical concerns about the use of AI in the judicial system. The article discusses the implications of this incident and the potential impacts on the legal profession and the justice system.
Interstellar Space Travel Will Never, Ever Happen
The article discusses the significant challenges and limitations of interstellar space travel, arguing that it is unlikely to be achieved in the foreseeable future due to insurmountable technological and practical barriers, including the vast distances involved, the immense energy required, and the extreme time scales required to reach even nearby stars.