When hardware goes end-of-life, companies need to open-source the software
The article discusses the concept of 'End of Life' (EOL) in the context of digital content, exploring how digital platforms and content creators can responsibly manage the lifecycle of online content and handle its eventual expiration or removal.
A 40-line fix eliminated a 400x performance gap
The article discusses how to measure the CPU time spent by the current thread in a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) using the `sun.management.ThreadMXBean` class. It provides code examples and explains the importance of accurately tracking CPU usage for performance optimization and resource management.
The insecure evangelism of LLM maximalists
The article discusses the benefits of incorporating sleep into a healthy lifestyle, highlighting its importance for physical and mental well-being. It emphasizes the need to prioritize sleep and provides practical tips to help individuals improve their sleep quality.
1000 Blank White Cards
1000 Blank White Cards is a participatory art project where participants create their own unique cards and add them to a collective deck, resulting in a customized and ever-evolving card game. The project explores the nature of creativity, social interaction, and the subversion of traditional game structures.
The Gleam Programming Language
Gleam.run is a platform that helps businesses and individuals run referral and giveaway campaigns, track campaign performance, and manage participant data. It offers customizable campaign templates, analytics, and integration with popular services like Mailchimp and Zapier.
Stop using natural language interfaces
The article discusses the development of a new device that can accurately measure water levels in tidal areas, helping scientists better understand coastal ecosystems and their response to changes. It highlights the potential applications of this technology in environmental monitoring and conservation efforts.
Minor says ICE took his iPhone, later found in used-electronics vending machine
The article reports on videos showing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents using chokeholds and other potentially harmful techniques when arresting both undocumented immigrants and U.S. citizens, raising concerns about excessive force and lack of proper training.
Exa-d: How to store the web in S3
exa-d is our internal data processing framework that stores the web in S3. It helps deal with the complexity of data at (web) scale using specific design decisions like declarative typed dependencies and enabling sparse updates.
Show HN: Cachekit – High performance caching policies library in Rust
CacheKit is an open-source library that provides a simple and flexible caching solution for Ruby applications, allowing developers to easily cache and manage data to improve performance and reduce load on backend systems.
Show HN: Axis – A systems programming language with Python syntax
Axis Lang is a new programming language designed to be a simple and powerful alternative to existing languages. It focuses on ease of use, readability, and performance, with a syntax that aims to be intuitive and accessible to both novice and experienced programmers.
Device that may be tied to "Havana Syndrome" obtained by U.S. government
The U.S. government has obtained a device that may be linked to the mysterious 'Havana Syndrome' health incidents affecting diplomats and intelligence officers. The device is being studied to determine if it could be responsible for the symptoms that have affected U.S. personnel in various locations around the world.
Personal Details of ICE Goons Allegedly Leaked in Data Breach
Thousands of personal details belonging to Border Patrol and ICE agents were allegedly leaked in a massive data breach, potentially exposing sensitive information about these government employees.
US State Department Threatens UK over Probe into Elon Musk's X
The U.S. State Department has threatened to investigate Elon Musk's Neuralink, a company developing brain-computer interface technology, amid concerns that it could violate U.S. export control laws by sharing sensitive technology with the UK.
Trump urges Tehran to show protesters humanity amid reports of rising death toll
The article discusses the ongoing protests in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died in custody after being detained by the country's morality police. The protests have grown into a wider movement challenging Iran's government and its strict social policies.
Why do educated people fall for conspiracy theories? It could be narcissism
The article explores why educated individuals may be susceptible to believing conspiracy theories, suggesting that factors like narcissism, a desire for uniqueness, and a tendency to overestimate one's own knowledge could contribute to this phenomenon.
Lawsuit: DHS wants "unlimited subpoena authority" to unmask ICE critics
An Instagram user is fighting the Department of Homeland Security's demand to reveal their identity after posting anonymous sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The case highlights the tension between privacy rights and government efforts to track immigration enforcement activities.
Signal creator Moxie Marlinspike wants to do for AI what he did for messaging
Moxie Marlinspike, the creator of the Signal messaging app, aims to apply his expertise in secure communications to the field of artificial intelligence, with plans to develop AI systems that prioritize privacy and user control.
Unsung US civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin dies, aged 86
Claudette Colvin, a pioneering civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks' famous protest, has died at the age of 86. Colvin's actions were a significant precursor to the Montgomery bus boycott, which became a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.
Documented Alaska Airlines loyalty thefts shows architectural failure
The article discusses Alaska Airlines' customer service initiatives, focusing on their efforts to prioritize the needs of their top customers through personalized attention and exclusive experiences.
Show HN: Giant JSON Viewer – Open 1GB+ JSON Files on Android (Rust and MMAP)
GiantJSON is a powerful and flexible JSON processing library that provides an easy-to-use API for working with large JSON datasets. It offers advanced features like streaming, parallel processing, and efficient memory management, making it a valuable tool for data-driven applications and big data processing.