New stories

The article discusses the upcoming release of PVE 7.0, which will introduce significant changes to the platform's architecture, user interface, and feature set. It highlights the key improvements and new capabilities that users can expect in the next major version of Proxmox Virtual Environment.

Many years ago my dad used Excel and put together a multiplication table memorization program that I and each of my siblings had to sit down in front of every day. I think most of us made it through 12x12. I'm not sure I adequately appreciated the value of this until well into my adult years.

Fast forward a few decades and I want my kids to do the same. I am not going to try to conjure this up in Excel though. Instead, I made a Mac and iPad app. I spent quite a bit of time letting my kids play with early versions, tweaking things as they uncovered issues that only a kid would think of.

With this version finally out (the app review process is always sooo much fun), MeteorMath will be worked into their daily schooling routine -- hopefully without lessening the enjoyment they've had with it so far.

I'm presently struggling my way through the 13's. There's something about 52, 65, 78, 91 that I'm not "internalizing" quite as quickly as I'd like. The app goes up to 20x20, and I'm going to keep working on getting there.

Check it out and let me know what you (or your kids) think of it.

One last thought: this is the first from-scratch app I've done in quite a while, so I went "all the way": Swift 6, SwiftUI and SwiftData. I've got so many mixed feelings about it all, but it worked, so I can't complain too much.

The article discusses the concept of literate programming, which involves writing code and its accompanying documentation together in a single, integrated document. It highlights the benefits of this approach, such as improved code clarity and maintainability, and provides examples of tools and techniques used in literate programming.

The article describes go-gradium, an open-source Go library that provides a simple and efficient implementation of the Gradium algorithm for calculating the gradient of a function. The library aims to be easy to use and integrate into existing Go projects, making it a useful tool for developers working with optimization problems and machine learning applications.

The article explores the history and science behind poisoning, discussing the various toxins that have been used throughout history, their effects on the human body, and the advancements in both detecting and preventing poisoning incidents.

NeuronDB Vectors is a deep learning-based model that generates high-quality vector representations of neurons, enabling researchers to better understand brain structure and function. The article discusses the model's architecture, training process, and potential applications in neuroscience and neurotechnology.

The article explores the author's personal journey of re-examining their relationship with speed and productivity, and how they have sought to redefine their approach to time and work in a more balanced and fulfilling manner.

Nvidia's potential acquisition of OpenAI has not been signed yet, despite a $100 billion rally in Nvidia's stock price. Nvidia's CFO Colette Kress confirms that the deal is still in negotiations, emphasizing the significant impact the acquisition could have on Nvidia's future growth and performance.

The article discusses the recommendation by a panel of experts to approve GLP-1 drugs for the treatment of obesity, noting that these medications have shown significant weight loss results in clinical trials.

The article examines how the overlap in corporate leadership, where directors serve on multiple boards, can facilitate collusion and reduce competition among firms. It highlights how this structural feature of corporate governance can have negative consequences for consumer welfare and economic efficiency.

The article discusses how advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology have enabled hackers to steal cryptocurrency more effectively. It highlights the growing risks posed by AI-powered attacks on crypto wallets and exchanges, and the need for improved security measures to protect against these threats.

The article discusses the views of investor Michael Burry, who famously predicted the 2008 financial crisis. Burry expresses concerns about the current state of the market and the potential for another economic downturn.

Zorin OS is a user-friendly Linux distribution that aims to provide an intuitive and familiar experience for Windows and macOS users. It offers a range of desktop environments, applications, and customization options to cater to diverse user needs.

This article challenges the commonly cited $140,000 poverty line, arguing that it is a flawed metric that fails to accurately reflect the realities of poverty. The piece examines the limitations of using a single, national poverty threshold and suggests a more nuanced approach is needed to address the complexities of poverty in the United States.

The article examines the potential impact of selection bias on Mississippi's educational improvements, suggesting that the state's progress may be partially due to factors like student and school selection rather than solely reflecting genuine educational gains.

The article discusses the potential significance of former President Donald Trump's social media accounts, particularly on Twitter, and the implications of his return to these platforms after his suspension during his presidency.

Hi HN — I built a bit-for-bit deterministic analytics engine.

It runs classical ML pipelines (normalization → canonical transform → deterministic K-Means) with zero nondeterminism:

• no floating-point divergence • no randomness • no environment drift • no timestamp or locale sensitivity • Docker-pinned numeric behavior • reproducible across machines, OSes, and hardware

The OSS drop includes:

• deterministic ingest + normalization • deterministic K-Means (Iris + Wine) • golden-reference hashes • cross-machine reproducibility tests • 3-machine ingest demo video (direct download: https://github.com/bryanziehl/prima-veritas/releases/downloa... ) • MIT license + full docs + architecture diagrams

If you work in ML, science, infra, or compliance, you already know how painful nondeterministic pipelines are. This project is a first “Hello World” toward a broader deterministic verification kernel.

Feedback, critique, or reproducibility tests welcome — especially on different machine architectures. Happy to answer anything live.

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has agreed to acquire nearly all of the shares in Electronic Arts, one of the world's largest video game companies, in a deal that will make the Saudi sovereign wealth fund the majority owner.

The article discusses the development of autonomous agents, which are software programs that can operate independently to perform tasks without direct human control. It explores the potential applications and challenges of this emerging technology in various industries.

Gel, a leading data science platform, has announced its partnership with Vercel, a leading cloud platform for building high-performance websites and applications. This collaboration aims to provide users with seamless integration and enhanced capabilities for their data-driven projects.

The article explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming work at Anthropic, a leading AI research company. It discusses how Anthropic is leveraging AI to enhance employee productivity, improve decision-making, and drive innovation throughout the organization.

This article discusses the benefits of writing mostly functional code, including improved testability, composability, and maintainability. It emphasizes the importance of favoring functions over objects and embracing immutability to create more reliable and scalable software systems.

The article discusses how YouTube is exploring the use of AI and biometric data to combat deepfakes and other forms of misinformation on its platform. It highlights the potential benefits and challenges of leveraging these technologies to enhance content moderation and protect users.

The article examines the challenges of development in Myanmar, highlighting the tensions between books, bombs, and battlefield needs. It emphasizes the need to rethink development strategies in a complex political and social environment.