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Google Revisits JPEG XL in Chromium After Earlier Removal
eln1 about 10 hours ago

Google Revisits JPEG XL in Chromium After Earlier Removal

Google is reconsidering the inclusion of JPEG XL, an image format designed to provide better compression and quality than traditional JPEG, in the Chromium open-source project after previously removing it. This decision reflects the ongoing development and evaluation of new image formats to potentially improve web performance and user experience.

windowsreport.com
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Silicon Valley startups: being evil, again and again
iSpiderman about 5 hours ago

Silicon Valley startups: being evil, again and again

The article discusses the unethical practices of some Silicon Valley startups, including exploiting workers, prioritizing growth over ethics, and disregarding social and environmental consequences in pursuit of profit.

notesfrombelow.org
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X.com Is Gonna Snitch You Out to the Public If You Use a VPN
bookofjoe about 3 hours ago

X.com Is Gonna Snitch You Out to the Public If You Use a VPN

The article examines the debate around the use of VPNs, discussing privacy concerns, government restrictions, and the potential risks and benefits of utilizing virtual private networks.

vice.com
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Demand for UK Food Bank Up 15% Year on Year
rcarr about 2 hours ago

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.

theguardian.com
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Claude Code Is Down
throwpoaster about 3 hours ago

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.

status.claude.com
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Gemini 3 Just Made Larry Page World's Third Richest Man
GeorgeWoff25 about 7 hours ago

Gemini 3 Just Made Larry Page World's Third Richest Man

Larry Page, co-founder of Google, has surpassed Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, to become the third-richest person in the world. Page's net worth has grown significantly due to the continued success and growth of Alphabet, Google's parent company.

vechron.com
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Gemini 3 Just Made Larry Page Third Richest Man
ashishgupta2209 about 5 hours ago

Gemini 3 Just Made Larry Page Third Richest Man

Larry Page, co-founder of Google, has surpassed Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, to become the third-richest person in the world. Page's net worth has grown significantly due to the continued success and growth of Alphabet, Google's parent company.

vechron.com
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Top MAGA Influencers on X/Twitter Accidentally Unmasked as Foreign Trolls
throw0101a about 1 hour ago

Top MAGA Influencers on X/Twitter Accidentally Unmasked as Foreign Trolls

An investigation reveals that prominent pro-Trump social media influencers are actually foreign actors, not American citizens as they had claimed, highlighting the prevalence of online disinformation campaigns targeting US politics.

thedailybeast.com
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Show HN: Server Survival – Tower defense game for learning cloud architecture
pshenok about 11 hours ago

Show HN: Server Survival – Tower defense game for learning cloud architecture

Tower defense mechanics + cloud infrastructure concepts. Build your architecture, survive the traffic.

Rough MVP to validate the idea. Feedback welcome.

github.com
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Airborne: ProPublica Investigated a Bird Flu Outbreak in America's Heartland
DrierCycle about 10 hours ago

Airborne: ProPublica Investigated a Bird Flu Outbreak in America's Heartland

The article examines a bird flu outbreak that occurred in Ohio and Indiana in 2022, highlighting the rapid spread of the virus and the challenges faced by farmers and officials in containing the outbreak and minimizing its impact on poultry production.

propublica.org
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Court filings allege Meta downplayed risks to children and misled the public
binning about 1 hour ago

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.

time.com
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It's Not Always DNS: Exploring How Name Resolution Works
byt3h3ad about 2 hours ago

It's Not Always DNS: Exploring How Name Resolution Works

This article provides an in-depth exploration of the internal mechanisms behind DNS name resolution, delving into the various components, protocols, and processes involved in translating domain names into IP addresses.

cefboud.com
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China's Economy Stumbles After Unprecedented Slump in Investment
wslh about 1 hour ago

China's Economy Stumbles After Unprecedented Slump in Investment

China's economy faces an unprecedented slump, with the country's GDP growth slowing to just 0.4% in the second quarter of 2022, the weakest performance in over two years. The slowdown is attributed to strict COVID-19 lockdowns, a real estate crisis, and weakening consumer demand.

finance.yahoo.com
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X rolls out location tool, unmasks fake Gaza influencer network
figroles about 3 hours ago

X rolls out location tool, unmasks fake Gaza influencer network

The article explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in generating realistic forgeries of human voices, known as 'voice cloning.' It highlights the potential implications of this technology, including its use in fraud, impersonation, and the spread of misinformation.

ynetnews.com
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Agartha: History of a White Nationalist Meme
eatitraw about 11 hours ago

Agartha: History of a White Nationalist Meme

The article explores the origins and evolution of the 'Agartha' myth, a persistent idea about a hidden underground civilization. It traces the history of this concept, which has been featured in various conspiracy theories and spiritual beliefs over the years.

vishalblog.substack.com
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95% of AI pilot projects fail
warrenmiller about 8 hours ago

95% of AI pilot projects fail

The article discusses the high failure rate of AI pilots, citing that 95% of such projects fail to deliver on their promised benefits. It advises business leaders to focus on more practical, incremental steps to implement AI successfully, rather than rushing into ambitious AI projects.

forbes.com
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Game Theory Explains How Algorithms Can Drive Up Prices
quapster about 4 hours ago

Game Theory Explains How Algorithms Can Drive Up Prices

The article explores how game theory and algorithms can lead to higher prices in online markets, as companies use complex pricing strategies to maximize profits. It examines how algorithms can coordinate price changes and create an environment where companies compete to raise prices rather than lower them.

wired.com
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Happiness Is a Skill You Can Build
domofutu about 9 hours ago

Happiness Is a Skill You Can Build

The article explores the idea that happiness is a skill that can be cultivated through practice and conscious effort, rather than just a fleeting emotion. It discusses various strategies and techniques individuals can use to develop and maintain a greater sense of well-being and fulfillment in their lives.

domofutu.substack.com
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Olmo 3 is a fully open LLM
lumpa about 5 hours ago

Olmo 3 is a fully open LLM

The article discusses the development of Olmo, a new programming language designed to be a simpler and more accessible alternative to popular languages like Python and Go. Olmo aims to provide a straightforward syntax and improved developer experience, while maintaining high performance and the ability to compile to efficient machine code.

simonwillison.net
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EU bends to US pressure again by changing AI Act
slow_typist about 8 hours ago

EU bends to US pressure again by changing AI Act

The article discusses how the European Union has again succumbed to pressure from the United States by delaying the implementation of a directive that would have imposed stricter regulations on tech companies. This decision highlights the ongoing influence of the U.S. on EU policymaking.

davekeating.substack.com
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