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FreeMDU: Open-source Miele appliance diagnostic tools
Medusalix about 5 hours ago

FreeMDU: Open-source Miele appliance diagnostic tools

FreeMDU is an open-source firmware for the Microchip Digital USB module, which enables the development of USB devices on microcontrollers. The project aims to provide a free and customizable alternative to the proprietary Microchip USB stack.

github.com
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Are you stuck in movie logic?
eatitraw about 7 hours ago

Are you stuck in movie logic?

The article explores the concept of 'movie logic' - the tendency for people to expect real-life situations to unfold like they do in films, with dramatic coincidences, convenient solutions, and unrealistic outcomes. It examines how this mindset can lead to disappointment and frustration in everyday life.

usefulfictions.substack.com
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Cities Panic over Having to Release Mass Surveillance Recordings
pavel_lishin about 1 hour ago

Cities Panic over Having to Release Mass Surveillance Recordings

The article discusses how cities are panicking over having to release mass surveillance recordings, which reveals the widespread use of surveillance technology and the public's growing concerns about privacy and civil liberties.

nakedcapitalism.com
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Ned: ImGui Text Editor with GL Shaders
klaussilveira about 7 hours ago

Ned: ImGui Text Editor with GL Shaders

The article discusses the development of Ned, an open-source platform that simplifies the deployment and management of modern web applications. Ned aims to provide a user-friendly and efficient solution for developers to build, test, and deploy their applications with ease.

github.com
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WeatherNext 2: Our most advanced weather forecasting model
meetpateltech about 4 hours ago

WeatherNext 2: Our most advanced weather forecasting model

Google's DeepMind has developed a new AI system called WeatherNext that can accurately predict weather patterns up to 10 days in advance, a significant improvement over current weather forecasting models. The system utilizes advanced deep learning techniques to analyze a vast amount of weather data, leading to more precise and reliable weather predictions.

blog.google
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WBlock: A New Ad-Blocker for Safari
InfiniteVortex about 3 hours ago

WBlock: A New Ad-Blocker for Safari

wBlock is an open-source, Rust-based WebAssembly compiler and runtime environment. It aims to provide a secure and efficient platform for building and running WebAssembly applications, with a focus on performance, safety, and developer-friendly tooling.

github.com
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The time has finally come for geothermal energy
riordan about 5 hours ago

The time has finally come for geothermal energy

https://archive.ph/CR2KL

newyorker.com
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Israeli-founded app preloaded on Samsung phones is attracting controversy
croes about 2 hours ago

Israeli-founded app preloaded on Samsung phones is attracting controversy

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the Israeli app 'App Cloud' on Samsung phones. It explains how the app was found to be secretly collecting user data without consent, leading to concerns about privacy and security among Samsung users.

sammobile.com
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A new book recovers the origins of Effective Altruism
Thevet about 1 hour ago

A new book recovers the origins of Effective Altruism

The article explores the rise and recent challenges facing the effective altruism movement, which aims to use evidence and reason to determine the most effective ways to benefit others. It examines the movement's origins, growth, controversies, and debates around the most effective ways to do good.

newrepublic.com
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The Baumol Effect and Jevons paradox are related
cubefox about 1 hour ago

The Baumol Effect and Jevons paradox are related

The article explores the economics behind the low cost of air conditioning units but the high cost of AC repair, explaining how economies of scale, competition, and technological advancements have driven down the upfront cost of AC units, while the repair market remains fragmented and labor-intensive.

a16z.news
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The evolution of rationality: How chimps process conflicting evidence
rbanffy about 7 hours ago

The evolution of rationality: How chimps process conflicting evidence

The article explores how chimpanzees process conflicting evidence, suggesting that their ability to update their beliefs in response to new information is an early form of rationality. It highlights the evolutionary origins of rational decision-making in our primate cousins.

arstechnica.com
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Drone footage shows scale of revolting 60M-long mountain of waste next to river
austinallegro about 7 hours ago

Drone footage shows scale of revolting 60M-long mountain of waste next to river

Drone footage reveals a massive 60-meter-long mountain of illegally dumped waste next to a river in Kidlington, highlighting the scale of the fly-tipping problem in the area and the environmental impact of such waste dumping.

news.sky.com
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Reselling tickets for profit to be outlawed in UK government crackdown
helsinkiandrew 30 minutes ago

Reselling tickets for profit to be outlawed in UK government crackdown

The UK government plans to outlaw the reselling of tickets for profit, a practice known as ticket touting, in a crackdown on the secondary ticket market. The move aims to protect consumers and ensure fair access to events.

theguardian.com
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You can now buy pre-owned Ford vehicles on Amazon
apparent about 2 hours ago

You can now buy pre-owned Ford vehicles on Amazon

Ford partners with Amazon to allow customers to purchase certified pre-owned vehicles directly through the e-commerce platform, providing a convenient and streamlined online car-buying experience.

theverge.com
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App Lets ICE Track Vehicles and Owners Across the Country
aworks about 2 hours ago

App Lets ICE Track Vehicles and Owners Across the Country

The article discusses an app that allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to track vehicles and their owners across the country, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties.

404media.co
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The EU has let US tech giants run riot
doener about 8 hours ago

The EU has let US tech giants run riot

The article discusses the impact of the EU's GDPR data protection law on US tech giants, arguing that the law has forced these companies to rethink their data practices and adapt to stricter privacy regulations in Europe.

theguardian.com
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An official atlas of North Korea
speckx 30 minutes ago

An official atlas of North Korea

This article discusses the release of an official atlas of North Korea, providing a rare glimpse into the country's geography and infrastructure, as the government has tightly controlled information about the nation's cartography and spatial data.

cartographerstale.com
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Ramp raises at $32B valuation
joshuawright11 about 2 hours ago

Ramp raises at $32B valuation

Ramp, a corporate credit card and spend management platform, announces a significant valuation increase to over $10 billion in November 2025, reflecting its rapid growth and continued success in the fintech industry.

ramp.com
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Anthropic CEO Says He's Uneasy About Unelected Tech Leaders Shaping AI
daureg about 2 hours ago

Anthropic CEO Says He's Uneasy About Unelected Tech Leaders Shaping AI

The article discusses Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's concerns about unelected tech leaders shaping the future of AI, which he believes could have significant political and social consequences by 2025. Amodei argues that the development of advanced AI systems should involve a broader range of stakeholders and be subject to democratic oversight.

businessinsider.com
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Halac (High Availability Lossless Audio Compression) First Version Source Codes
HakanAbbas about 7 hours ago

Halac (High Availability Lossless Audio Compression) First Version Source Codes

HALAC is a high-availability, lossless audio compression algorithm designed to reduce the storage and transmission requirements for audio data while preserving its quality. The article presents the technical details and evaluation of this compression technique.

github.com
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