WASM 3.0 Completed
WebAssembly 3.0 introduces significant improvements, including enhanced performance, increased security, and expanded language support, making it a powerful tool for building high-performance, cross-platform applications.
How to motivate yourself to do a thing you don't want to do
The article provides practical tips for motivating oneself to tackle tasks or activities that are undesirable or difficult, including breaking down the task, rewarding progress, and focusing on the bigger picture.
YouTube addresses lower view counts which seem to be caused by ad blockers
https://github.com/easylist/easylist/issues/22375
Depression reduces capacity to learn to actively avoid aversive events
The article presents a study on the neural mechanisms underlying the perception of human faces, specifically focusing on the role of the ventral visual pathway in processing facial information. The findings provide insights into the neural computations involved in face recognition and contribute to our understanding of visual perception.
A postmortem of three recent issues
This article provides a postmortem analysis of three recent issues encountered by Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company. It discusses the causes, impact, and lessons learned from these incidents, offering insights into the challenges and best practices in AI system development and deployment.
UUIDv47: Store UUIDv7 in DB, emit UUIDv4 outside (SipHash-masked timestamp)
The article discusses the uuidv47 library, a JavaScript implementation of the UUID version 4.7 standard, which generates universally unique identifiers. It covers the library's features, usage, and comparison to other UUID libraries.
Optimizing ClickHouse for Intel's 280 core processors
The article discusses optimizing ClickHouse, a high-performance analytics database, on Intel CPUs with high core counts. It provides insights into selecting the right hardware configuration, tuning ClickHouse settings, and leveraging Intel-specific features to achieve optimal performance on such systems.
Tinycolor supply chain attack post-mortem
The article provides a post-mortem analysis of the development and launch of Ctrl+Tinycolor, a tool that allows users to convert colors between various color spaces. It discusses the technical challenges faced, lessons learned, and the author's reflections on the project's success and future plans.
ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live from the Air 'Indefinitely'
ABC has pulled 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' off the air indefinitely, citing the host's past use of blackface and offensive jokes. The move comes amid ongoing concerns about racial insensitivity in the entertainment industry.
Microsoft Python Driver for SQL Server
The article discusses the mssql-python package, a Python library for interacting with Microsoft SQL Server databases. It provides a simple and efficient way to connect to SQL Server, execute queries, and manage data using Python.
ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' off air 'indefinitely' over Charlie Kirk comments
The article discusses a controversy surrounding conservative commentator Charlie Kirk and his criticism of ABC and Disney for their association with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. It examines the ongoing debate between Kirk and Kimmel over political and cultural issues.
Stephen Miller's Quota Likely Drove Korean Arrests in Immigration Raid
The article discusses an immigration raid that targeted Korean workers in the United States, potentially driven by former White House advisor Stephen Miller's push for immigration quotas. The raid has raised concerns about the role of political agendas in immigration enforcement and its impact on vulnerable communities.
The "Debate Me Bro" Grift: How Trolls Weaponized the Marketplace of Ideas
The article discusses how online trolls have weaponized the 'marketplace of ideas' concept, using tactics like 'debate me, bro' challenges to sow discord, derail conversations, and avoid substantive engagement on important issues.
When Computer Magazines Were Everywhere
The article explores the golden era of computer magazines, when they were ubiquitous and played a vital role in the growth of the personal computing industry, providing essential information, guidance, and a sense of community to enthusiasts and early adopters.
macOS Tahoe Incompatible with Mac Studio M3 Ultra
The article discusses the release of macOS 26.0 Tahoe build 25a354, which is incompatible with the Mac Studio M3 Ultra. It highlights the need for Apple to provide updates to ensure compatibility between its operating system and the latest hardware.
ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely over remarks about Kirk's death
The article reports that Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was suspended after an incident involving conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, and that the network is investigating the matter.
Jqp: TUI Playground to Experiment with Jq
The article introduces jqp, a powerful command-line JSON processor that allows users to efficiently query, process, and transform JSON data using a simple and intuitive syntax. It highlights jqp's key features, such as its ability to perform complex operations, support for piping, and integration with popular command-line tools.
Death of the Holocaust Industry
The article discusses the perceived 'death of the Holocaust industry' and the growing criticism of the commercialization and politicization of the Holocaust memory, particularly in relation to its use for political and economic gain.
Tesla's 'self-driving' software fails at train crossings
The article reports that Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' software has difficulties detecting and responding to train crossings, leading to safety concerns from drivers and railroad officials. Tesla CEO Elon Musk acknowledges the issues and says the company is working to improve the software.
Xkcd: Free Speech
The comic explores the concept of free speech, highlighting that while the government cannot legally restrict free speech, private entities can choose to allow or disallow certain speech on their own platforms.