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Johny Srouji, Apple's senior vice president of hardware technologies, provides an update on his career, highlighting his transition from leading chip development at Apple to taking on a broader role overseeing the company's hardware engineering efforts.

I rarely want to open a compose window when I click a mailto: link. I'd rather copy the email address quickly, search my CRM/help desk/internal admin, search Gmail, etc. So I made a little utility to make that possible.

The article discusses the use of icons in menus, highlighting the benefits and drawbacks of this design choice. It explores how icons can enhance usability and visual appeal, while also potentially introducing ambiguity or accessibility issues if not implemented thoughtfully.

The article discusses the U.S. government's ban on the sale of TP-Link routers, citing national security concerns related to the routers' country of origin. It examines the implications of this ban for consumers and the broader networking equipment industry.

Hi HN, I’ve been benchmarking which LLMs are best at recreating UIs from screenshots. Happy to answer questions or hear about different results you’ve seen!

The article explores the concept of God's divine timing, discussing how even though His plans may not align with our own timelines, we can trust that He has a perfect purpose and that His timing is always right. It encourages readers to have faith and patience as they navigate life's uncertainties.

The article discusses the recent paper that claims 'scale is all you need' in large language models, suggesting that simply increasing the size of models can lead to improved performance without significant architectural changes. The author provides a critical analysis of the claims made in the paper and the broader implications for the field of artificial intelligence.

The Idaho National Laboratory has produced the first-ever fuel for a fast molten salt reactor experiment, a significant step towards the deployment of maritime and commercial reactors. This breakthrough could pave the way for advanced nuclear energy technologies that offer improved safety and efficiency.

The article discusses a recent FDA memo that revealed a higher-than-expected number of deaths among COVID-19 vaccine recipients, raising concerns about the vaccines' safety. The author, Vinay Prasad, argues that the FDA should be more transparent about the risks and benefits of the vaccines to help inform public decision-making.

The article discusses the concept of decentralized crowdloaning, which allows users to participate in crowdloan campaigns on decentralized platforms and earn rewards. It highlights the advantages of this approach, including increased transparency, security, and user control over their funds.

The article examines the potential benefits and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can be used to augment and enhance human capabilities. It explores the impact of AI on various industries and the importance of responsible development and deployment of AI technologies.

I read a lot of blog posts and some give off an "LLM-generated" style even if the author wrote it themselves. That is most unfortunate because I write blog posts too and don't want my readers feeling suspicious either. A few examples people flag all the time:

- Openers like "let's be real"

- Closing sections with "the bottom line"

- Too many "Not X, but Y" sentences

- Heavy use of em dashes (—)

Where might we find a reputable and up-to-date list? Do we have efforts at tracking this somewhere?

Finally, I'm not claiming we should simply avoid the whole list and call it a day. It's just helpful to be aware.

This article discusses the process of managing light and dark color schemes in macOS and Linux operating systems, including how to set system-wide preferences and override default settings for specific applications.

Bifrost is an open-source web application framework that provides a modular and extensible architecture for building modern web applications. It offers features such as routing, middleware, and template rendering, making it a versatile tool for developers to create complex web applications efficiently.

The article explores how law enforcement agencies are increasingly using consumer DNA databases to aid in criminal investigations, raising privacy concerns and ethical questions around the use of genetic information without consent.

The article explores four post-modern trends that challenge traditional notions of reality: the rise of misinformation and conspiracy theories, the fragmentation of media and truth, the blurring of fact and fiction, and the increasing prevalence of alternative realities enabled by digital technology.

The article discusses the ongoing disruption in the auto industry, with traditional carmakers facing challenges from new electric vehicle (EV) startups and tech companies. It explores how the industry is adapting to this changing landscape and the implications for consumers and investors.

The article discusses how to enable user-controlled zooming on mobile websites, which can improve the user experience by allowing users to zoom in on content. It provides a step-by-step guide on implementing this functionality using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Ventoy, a popular multiboot USB solution, has released version 1.1.08 which adds support for FreeBSD 15.0. This update expands the operating systems that can be booted from a single Ventoy-enabled USB drive.

The article discusses the Pandora Papers, a massive leak of financial documents that reveal how world leaders, celebrities, and the wealthy use offshore accounts and shell companies to avoid taxes and hide assets. The leak sheds light on the complex web of financial secrecy and the need for greater transparency in global finance.

A summit is being held to discuss the behind-the-scenes story of the deal that restarted South Carolina's failed nuclear reactors, providing insight into the complex negotiations and decisions that led to the project's revival.