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The article reports on a recent outage experienced by Cyble, a cybersecurity firm, which led to the temporary unavailability of its 'Have I Been Flocked?' service. The outage was caused by a technical issue and has since been resolved, allowing the service to resume normal operations.

The article discusses the open-source project Mira, a framework for creating conversational interfaces. It highlights Mira's features, including its modular design, support for multiple programming languages, and ability to integrate with various chatbot platforms.

The article discusses a new approach to measuring the ability of AI systems to complete long-term tasks, focusing on factors like task complexity, reasoning ability, and adaptability. The proposed framework aims to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of AI capabilities beyond traditional benchmarks.

This study examines the potential benefits of universal health coverage by analyzing the impact of the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion on mortality rates in the United States. The findings suggest that the Medicaid expansion led to a significant reduction in mortality, particularly among older adults and individuals with chronic health conditions.

Waymo, a self-driving car company, has temporarily halted its autonomous vehicle service in San Francisco due to safety concerns amid heavy rainfall and flooding. The company is working to resume operations as soon as conditions improve and it can ensure the safety of its vehicles and passengers.

The article explores the concept of digital nomadism, discussing the benefits and challenges of this lifestyle, including the ability to work remotely, the need for self-discipline, and the importance of maintaining a work-life balance.

The article discusses the development of a new open-source lightbox plugin called 'light', which aims to provide a lightweight and customizable solution for displaying images and videos on websites. The plugin features various configuration options, supports accessibility, and is designed to be easy to integrate into existing projects.

Google and Apple have reportedly warned their employees on visas to avoid international travel, amid concerns over potential travel restrictions or difficulties returning to the US. The tech giants are taking precautionary measures to protect their workforce in response to the uncertain geopolitical climate.

The article discusses how Marriott's app now prompts customers to tip staff, which could allow the hotel chain to reduce wage costs. This raises concerns about shifting the financial burden onto customers and the potential impact on hotel employee wages.

This article explains how to change the email address associated with your Claude support account, including the steps to update your email and the reasons why you might want to do so.

The article discusses the demise of the Sega Dreamcast's PlanetWeb 3.0 browser, which Google has effectively killed this week, as the browser can no longer access Google's services. This marks the end of a quarter-century-old software once used on the Dreamcast console.

China's Experimental Advanced Molten Salt Reactor (EAMSR) has successfully demonstrated the conversion of thorium to uranium-233 fuel, a significant step towards the development of thorium-based nuclear power technology.

The article discusses how Chinese technology companies are expanding their surveillance capabilities into Tibet and Nepal, raising concerns about the erosion of privacy and human rights in the region. It highlights the involvement of Silicon Valley firms and the growing use of advanced surveillance tools to monitor people's activities and movements.

The article discusses the future of open source software in Japan by 2025, highlighting the growing adoption of open source, increased government support, and challenges such as skills gaps and cybersecurity concerns that the industry will need to address.

The article examines the reasons why most educational apps fail, including lack of user engagement, poor design, and insufficient understanding of the target audience's needs. It suggests focusing on creating a compelling user experience, addressing specific learning goals, and collaborating with educators to develop effective educational technology.

The article provides an overview of the Ruby programming language, highlighting its core features, such as being a dynamic, object-oriented, and interpreted language, as well as its emphasis on simplicity and developer productivity.

The Epilog Zing lasers were 50w desktop industrial lasers from circa 2010. They never had support outside of windows.

This was based off of LibLaserCut which is a Java project that reverse engineered these machine's protocols. This is a CUPS driver implemented in Swift and C.

Maybe this is a small example of AI doing something positive, like breathing new life into old machines :)

The article discusses the author's reflections on the role of technology in society, emphasizing the importance of humanist values in shaping technological progress and the need for a balanced approach that considers both the benefits and potential risks of technological advancements.

The article examines the growing role of AI-powered coding assistants in software development, predicting that they will become increasingly prevalent in the industry by 2026, transforming the way developers work and potentially displacing some programming tasks.

This article explores the capabilities of the Claude AI assistant, highlighting its versatility in tackling a wide range of tasks, from writing and analysis to coding and problem-solving, and recommends that everyone should consider using it to boost their productivity and creative potential.