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The article discusses the addition of timestamps to chat logs in ChatGPT, a feature users have been requesting. It provides details on how to access the timestamps and the benefits they offer for tracking conversations.

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.

The article compares the performance and capabilities of the AI language models Codex and Claude, highlighting their strengths and potential applications in various coding tasks. It provides a neutral analysis of the models' features and real-world use cases.

The article explores the concept of 'slop' - small, spontaneous acts of kindness that can have a significant positive impact. It highlights how these small gestures can brighten someone's day and contribute to a more compassionate society.

Repo: https://github.com/valdanylchuk/xcc700

Hi Everyone! I just wrote my first compiler!

- single pass, recursive descent, direct emission

- generates REL ELF binaries, runnable using ESP-IDF elf_loader

- very basic features only, just enough for self-hosting

- treats the Xtensa CPU as a stack machine for simplicity, no register allocation / window usage

- compilable on Mac, probably also Linux, can cross-compile for esp32 there

- wrote for fun / cyberdeck project

Sample output from esp32:

    xcc700.elf xcc700.c -o /d/cc.elf
    
    [ xcc700 ] BUILD COMPLETED > OK
    > IN  : 700 Lines / 7977 Tokens
    > SYM : 69 Funcs / 91 Globals
    > REL : 152 Literals / 1027 Patches
    > MEM : 1041 B .rodata / 17120 B .bss
    > OUT : 27735 B .text / 33300 B ELF
    [ 40 ms ] >> 17500 Lines/sec <<

The article discusses the origins of the first web server, created by Tim Berners-Lee in 1990 at CERN. It provides an overview of the early stages of the World Wide Web and the technical details of the first web server, which laid the foundation for the global internet we know today.

The article discusses a technique for embedding files within C++ programs, allowing for the inclusion of resources such as images, configuration files, or other data directly in the binary. This approach simplifies distribution and deployment of the application.

The article discusses the launch of ZJIT, a new intelligent transportation system that aims to optimize traffic flow and reduce congestion in urban areas. It highlights the system's advanced features, such as real-time data analysis and dynamic routing, and its potential impact on urban mobility and sustainability.

This article provides a list of thought-provoking questions software engineers should consider, covering topics such as problem-solving, career growth, and ethical decision-making in the tech industry.

Researchers have discovered a new species of mushroom that can induce vivid, fantastical hallucinations in users, similar to scenes from fairy tales and fantasy stories. The article explores the potential therapeutic applications of this psychoactive mushroom, as well as the challenges in studying and regulating its use.

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.

This article explores the benefits of 'deep hanging out', a practice of mindful presence and observation that can foster creativity and well-being. It emphasizes the importance of slowing down, noticing one's surroundings, and being fully immersed in the present moment as a means of tapping into the mind's natural creative potential.

The article discusses the growing use of AI technology in the film and TV industry, with predictions that by 2025, AI will be commonly used for tasks like scriptwriting, casting, and visual effects, potentially transforming the creative process in Hollywood.

Tinykit is a lightweight, open-source JavaScript toolkit that provides a set of utility functions for common programming tasks, such as array manipulation, string operations, and basic math functions. The toolkit aims to be a minimalist alternative to larger JavaScript libraries and frameworks, offering a simple and efficient way to add essential functionality to web applications.

The article argues that the hype around artificial intelligence (AI) has reached a bubble and that the industry is now undergoing a period of deflation. It suggests that the current AI landscape is characterized by unrealistic expectations, overselling, and a lack of practical applications that can be widely deployed.

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that lets AI assistants check domain availability in real-time.

Features: - Multi-source: Porkbun, Namecheap, RDAP, WHOIS - Price comparison across registrars - Social handle checking (GitHub, Twitter, npm, etc.) - Premium domain detection with pricing insights

Works with any MCP-compatible client.

Install: npx -y domain-search-mcp

The article discusses the pg_textsearch extension for PostgreSQL, which provides advanced text search capabilities, including support for full-text search, phrase search, and ranking of search results. The extension is designed to improve the text search capabilities of PostgreSQL and make it easier to build applications that require robust text search functionality.

A UK campaigner accuses tech giants of 'sociopathic greed' after being targeted by former US President Donald Trump. The article explores the campaigner's allegations and concerns about the power and behavior of major technology companies.

Hi HN,

I built a small Linux CLI tool called witr (Why Is This Running?).

The idea came from a situation most of us have hit: you log into a machine, see a process or port running, and immediately wonder why it exists, who started it, and what is keeping it alive right now.

witr traces a process, service, or port back to its origin and responsibility chain and explains it in a way that’s quick to read, especially when you’re debugging under pressure.

This is v0.1.0. It’s intentionally small and focused. Feedback, criticism, and edge cases are very welcome.

Repo: https://github.com/pranshuparmar/witr

The article discusses the ESMI (Embedded System Management Interface) open-source project, which provides a standardized interface for managing embedded systems. ESMI aims to simplify the development and integration of embedded devices by offering a common management framework.