Mattermost restricted access to old messages after 10000 limit is reached
The article discusses a bug in the Mattermost application that causes excessive CPU usage. The bug is related to a specific user activity, and the article outlines a potential solution to mitigate the issue.
Microsoft denies rewriting Windows 11 in Rust using AI
Microsoft has denied rewriting Windows 11 using AI after an employee's post on LinkedIn about a 'one engineer, one month, one million code' project caused outrage. The company clarified that the employee's post was taken out of context and that Windows 11 was not rewritten using AI.
AI Withholds Life-or-Death Information Unless You Know the Magic Words
The article discusses the growing trend of people leaving their jobs in search of better work-life balance and fulfillment. It explores the factors driving this phenomenon, known as the 'Great Resignation,' and how it is impacting the job market and the way people approach their careers.
Learn LaTeX in 30 Minutes
This article provides a comprehensive introduction to LaTeX, a powerful typesetting language used for creating professional-looking documents. It covers the basics of LaTeX, including document structure, formatting, and creating tables and figures, making it a valuable resource for beginners looking to learn this versatile tool.
LimeWire re-emerges in online rush to share pulled "60 Minutes" segment
Limewire, the once-popular file-sharing platform, has re-emerged online as users rush to share a pulled 60 Minutes segment. The article discusses the cultural and legal implications of Limewire's resurgence and the increased interest in controversial or censored media.
Agent Skills
The article provides a curated list of awesome skills for conversational AI agents, covering a wide range of capabilities such as language understanding, task completion, knowledge acquisition, and ethical behavior.
Linus - kernel copyright licence covers software, does not extend to hardware
The article discusses the launch of Mastodon 4.0, a decentralized social network that aims to provide an alternative to centralized platforms like Twitter. It highlights the new features and improvements introduced in this latest version, which focus on enhancing the user experience and fostering a more open and democratic social media landscape.
Secure Messaging and AI Don't Mix
The article discusses the potential risks of using artificial intelligence (AI) systems for secure messaging, highlighting the need to maintain the privacy and security of user communications even as AI technology becomes more prevalent.
The 9th Circuit Upholds Professor's Right to Mock 'Land Acknowledgments'
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a University of Washington professor's right to mock land acknowledgments, ruling that his satirical critique was protected speech under the First Amendment.
Groq and Nvidia Enter Non-Exclusive Inference Technology Licensing Agreement
Groq and NVIDIA have entered a non-exclusive licensing agreement to accelerate AI inference at a global scale. The partnership combines Groq's inference acceleration technology with NVIDIA's industry-leading AI platform, enabling customers to deploy high-performance, energy-efficient AI solutions.
Show HN: RetroMol – Turn protein structures into pixel art
I built a web tool that transforms PDB protein structures into retro-style pixel art icons.
Features: - Search by PDB ID or upload .pdb/.cif files - 25+ color palettes (viridis, plasma, rainbow, etc.) - 4 display styles (cartoon, stick, sphere, surface) - Export as PNG or animated GIF - All generated images are CC0 (public domain)
Built with Next.js, 3Dmol.js, and custom pixelation/outline shaders.
Live demo: https://retromol.vercel.app Source: https://github.com/suzuki-2001/retromol
Anthropic's Christmas Gift to Subscribers
The article discusses a holiday usage promotion offered by Claude, a customer service platform, in 2025. The promotion allows customers to receive additional holiday usage time for their accounts, providing them with more flexibility and support during the holiday season.
Tyler Cowen, the man who wants to know everything
The article profiles economist Tyler Cowen, who is known for his voracious intellectual curiosity and prolific writing across a wide range of topics, from economics and technology to culture and travel. Cowen's unique approach to lifelong learning and his efforts to understand the world from multiple perspectives are explored.
Agent-Skills-for-Context-Engineering
The article discusses the development of agent skills for context engineering, which involves creating artificial agents that can understand and adapt to different contexts. It highlights the importance of context-aware AI systems and the challenges involved in developing such agents.
Rote Hilfe Berlin on repression by Trump and two German banks
The article discusses the challenges faced by the organization Rote Hilfe Berlin, which provides legal support and assistance to left-wing activists, due to the termination of their accounts by two major German banks. This development is seen as part of a broader trend of growing difficulties for organizations and individuals associated with left-wing political movements in Germany.
US Software Engineer Compensation Trends: Continued Growth (2024–2025)
The article examines the current state of software engineer compensation in the United States, providing insights into average salaries, bonuses, and factors influencing compensation, such as location, experience, and in-demand skills.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Buys $3M of Nike Shares
Apple CEO Tim Cook has purchased a significant number of Nike shares, suggesting a potential strategic partnership or acquisition between the two companies in the future.
The universe may be lopsided
Recent research suggests that the universe may have an asymmetry or 'lopsidedness', with one side potentially having more matter than the other. This finding challenges the long-held assumption of the universe's homogeneity and could have significant implications for our understanding of cosmology.
Children's Holiday Letters to Satan
This article is a collection of humorous 'holiday letters' written from the perspective of children to Satan, expressing their desire for darker, more sinister gifts and wishes for the holiday season.
CEO blasts companies with billions in funding but zero revenue
The article discusses Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi's views on the current state of the tech industry, particularly the perceived bubble in AI-related companies with zero revenue. Ghodsi warns that the industry is 'insane' and unsustainable, and advises caution amid the hype surrounding AI and machine learning.