Vietnam bans unskippable ads
Vietnam has banned unskippable ads and requires a skip button to appear after 5 seconds, in an effort to improve the online advertising experience for consumers.
Creators of Tailwind laid off 75% of their engineering team
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US will ban Wall Street investors from buying single-family homes
The U.S. will ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes, according to former President Trump. This move is aimed at making housing more accessible and affordable for individual buyers.
Opus 4.5 is not the normal AI agent experience that I have had thus far
The article discusses the release of Opus 4.5, a major update to the Opus open-source audio codec. It highlights the significant changes in this version, including improved quality, increased efficiency, and expanded support for various audio formats and platforms.
Sugar industry influenced researchers and blamed fat for CVD (2016)
The article reveals how the sugar industry manipulated scientific research to shift the focus away from sugar's role in heart disease, instead promoting the idea that fat was the primary cause. This led to decades of public health recommendations that emphasized reducing fat intake while downplaying the health risks of sugar consumption.
Shipmap.org
The article presents an interactive map that visualizes the global movement of ships carrying various commodities, providing a real-time and comprehensive overview of maritime trade routes and patterns around the world.
Stop Doom Scrolling, Start Doom Coding: Build via the terminal from your phone
I used Tailscale, an old laptop, Claude Code, and Termius to code from my phone anywhere I have Internet connection.
Great for parties where you rather be home tinkering.
65% of Hacker News posts have negative sentiment, and they outperform
The article explores the sentiment analysis of Hacker News comments, demonstrating how machine learning techniques can be used to gain insights into the emotional tone of online discussions within technology-focused communities.
Why is the Gmail app 700 MB?
The article discusses the large size of the Gmail app, which can reach up to 700 MB, and explores the reasons behind this, including the inclusion of various features and libraries that contribute to the app's overall size.
Volkswagen Brings Back Physical Buttons
Volkswagen is bringing back physical buttons in its vehicles, moving away from the touch-based controls that have become prevalent in modern cars. This shift aims to provide a more intuitive and user-friendly experience for drivers.
A4 Paper Stories
This article explores the fascinating history and diverse applications of the ubiquitous A4 paper size, from its standardization to its use in various fields, highlighting its enduring influence and adaptability across different contexts.
LaTeX Coffee Stains (2021) [pdf]
The article discusses the creation of coffee stain-inspired graphics using the PGF/TikZ LaTeX graphics package. It provides instructions and examples for generating realistic-looking coffee stains and applying them to various shapes and backgrounds.
A 30B Qwen model walks into a Raspberry Pi and runs in real time
The article discusses the importance of instructional design in creating effective online learning experiences. It highlights the key principles and best practices for designing engaging and learner-centered digital courses.
ChatGPT Health
OpenAI's new ChatGPT Health model is designed to assist healthcare professionals by providing safe and accurate medical information and recommendations. The model is trained on a large corpus of medical data and can engage in natural language conversations to help address patient questions and support clinical decision-making.
Calling All Hackers: How money works (2024)
US Job Openings Decline to Lowest Level in More Than a Year
US job openings declined to their lowest level in over a year, suggesting a slowdown in the labor market as the Federal Reserve continues to hike interest rates to curb inflation.
Tailscale state file encryption no longer enabled by default
Tailscale, a VPN service, has released updates that include improvements to its user interface, support for additional platforms, and bug fixes to enhance the overall user experience.
Project Patchouli: Open-source electromagnetic drawing tablet hardware
Patchouli is a Python library that provides a simple and intuitive interface for building and deploying machine learning models. It offers a range of tools and utilities to streamline the model development and deployment process, making it easier for developers to work with machine learning applications.
Polymarket refuses to pay bets that US would 'invade' Venezuela
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“Stop Designing Languages. Write Libraries Instead” (2016)
The article discusses the primary purposes of programming languages, highlighting their role in facilitating communication between humans and computers, enabling the creation of complex software, and improving programmer productivity and efficiency.
ICE Is Going on a Surveillance Shopping Spree
The article discusses how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been expanding its surveillance capabilities by purchasing access to various commercial and private data sources, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties.
Firefox extension to redirect x.com to xcancel.com
The Tox Cancel addon for Firefox helps users avoid unintended toxic interactions by warning them when their message may be perceived as hostile or inappropriate, allowing them to reconsider their response before sending.
Minneapolis driver shot and killed by ICE
Federal law enforcement officers were involved in a shooting incident in Minneapolis, Minnesota, related to an operation carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The details and circumstances of the incident are still under investigation.
Open Infrastructure Map
OpenInfraMap is an interactive, open-source platform that visualizes global infrastructure data, including roads, railways, power grids, and more. It aims to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date view of the world's critical infrastructure for various applications, such as disaster response, infrastructure planning, and research.
LMArena is a cancer on AI
A closer look at a BGP anomaly in Venezuela
The article discusses a BGP route leak that caused significant internet outages in Venezuela, disrupting access to various online services. It highlights the importance of secure and resilient internet infrastructure to prevent such incidents that can impact connectivity on a large scale.
State of the Fin 2026-01-06
The article provides an update on the Jellyfin media server project, highlighting its continued development, new features, and plans for the future, with a focus on improving performance, expanding platform support, and enhancing user experience.
My Snapdragon Dev Kit was healthy and working fine until a Windows update failed
The article discusses the author's experience with a Snapdragon Developer Kit from Microsoft, which stopped working after a software update, leaving the author unable to use the device. The article explores the challenges faced in troubleshooting and resolving the issue with Microsoft's support.
Fighting back against biometric surveillance at Wegmans
The article discusses the growing use of biometric surveillance technology, such as facial recognition, in grocery stores, and provides a guide on how to resist and fight back against this practice, focusing on the example of Wegmans supermarkets.