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The article discusses the growing demand from investors for AI companies to demonstrate real technological advances and tangible revenue rather than overhyped marketing claims. It highlights the increasing scrutiny on AI firms to prove the authenticity of their capabilities and business models.

The article examines how the growing trend of device hoarding among Americans is costing the economy. It explores the environmental and financial implications of consumers holding onto old electronics instead of upgrading or recycling them.

This article explores a collection of images depicting life in the year 1999, offering a unique historical perspective on the turn of the millennium and the societal changes that were unfolding at the time.

The article explores how the Prairieland ICE detention center in Illinois has been used to criminalize protest and journalism, with the facility allegedly targeting activists and journalists critical of its operations through disciplinary actions and other means.

The article discusses the release of pg_ai_query, a new open-source extension for PostgreSQL that leverages AI technology to generate SQL queries and analyze query performance. The extension aims to simplify database management and help users write more efficient SQL code.

The article discusses a new cryptographic construction called 'Succinct Non-Interactive Arguments of Knowledge' (SNARKs), which allow parties to efficiently verify that a computation has been performed correctly without having to re-execute the computation themselves.

The article discusses Batesian mimicry, a form of protective resemblance where a harmless species evolves to mimic the appearance of a harmful or unpalatable species, allowing it to avoid predation. It explains the evolutionary mechanisms and benefits of this strategy.

Orai is a decentralized oracle platform that aims to provide reliable and secure data feeds to blockchain-based applications. The article highlights Orai's use of a novel consensus mechanism and its plans to support various blockchain networks and data sources.

I am a 24yo trying to figure out what kind of work makes me happy. I am currently a software engineer.

I love when people appreciate what I have built - and this cycle of "work -> appreciation" has been shortest in software engineering. Other fileds rarely feel the same (eg research, hardware, etc.)

With the tiktokification of software engineering with AI - this cycle has never been shorter - though I do agree making production grade software still requires meaningful amount of efforts and us as programmers have always been writing toy software just for the fun of it.

But lately, I have been deeply interested in pursuing psychiatry research and have been thinking of doing it full time by going for a masters degree. All things aside, I am not sure how would I get over this extremly short feedback cycle of delight that software has made possible and if there's any advice on how should I think about this transition.

The article discusses the evolution of Java and the increasing emphasis on reducing boilerplate code through the introduction of features like pattern matching, text blocks, and records in Java 14 and beyond. It highlights how these advancements aim to make Java more concise and expressive, streamlining development and improving code readability.

This article explores the challenges of making new friends in one's 30s and the author's successful journey to overcome loneliness by putting herself out there and trying new activities, ultimately finding a supportive social circle.

The article discusses the challenges and complexities surrounding cancer, including the ongoing research efforts to better understand and treat the disease, as well as the need for continued support and advocacy for those affected by it.

The article provides an introduction to lambda calculus, a formal system used to investigate the foundations of computation. It explains the basic concepts of lambda calculus, including variables, abstraction, and application, and how these can be used to express and evaluate complex functions.

I made a mobile first platform where people can use chat with AI to make games and record game content. People can also remix games others have created. These games are simple, but I've had a lot of fun making and playing on the platform. It's got some rough edges, i'm still working on it. But I'm hoping for some feedback. Hope players find it as enjoyable as I do and it can turn into something big.

The article explores Dwarf Studios, a prolific Japanese animation studio known for its work on the popular anime series Konosuba. It delves into the studio's creative process, challenges, and its role in the broader anime industry.

The article discusses how the shapes and structures of snow crystals are influenced by the temperature and humidity conditions during their formation. It explores the various crystal habits, such as plates, columns, and dendrites, that can develop under different atmospheric conditions.

Built a MCP Agent to understand 3D models. Goal is to make 3d models more AI friendly and make the whole process easy for the user.

A new analysis suggests that a long-lost moon may have formed a planet in the inner Solar System, providing insights into the early formation and evolution of the planets.

Wails is an open-source framework for building desktop applications with web technologies. It provides a platform-native graphical user interface (GUI) and allows developers to create cross-platform applications using technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

The article discusses the recent slowdown in the AI industry, with major players like Nvidia and OpenAI reporting a drop in revenue and a cooling of the AI 'bubble'. It explores the various factors contributing to this shift, including oversaturation in the data center market and a potentially overheated AI investment landscape.

Anthropic is a research company focused on developing safe and ethical artificial intelligence. The article discusses Anthropic's mission to create beneficial AI systems that can help solve global challenges.

So I was trying to book a reservation on hotels.com for some last minute travel and instead of the hotels.com web page, I got a "Sorry, we can't find that page right now" page. Seriously, I went to https://www.hotels.com/ and got a 200 w/ the "we can't find that page" message.

I looked around online and the only support number goes to reps in the Philippines with the script for what to do when someone wants to change their booking. I tried to explain to them that I was wanting to report a problem with the web page and they kept asking what booking I wanted to change. I don't blame them... they're paid to read of a particular script.

And the last couple of hours it pretty intermittent via Firefox, less intermittent on Chrome. Worse on desktop than mobile.

So if anyone knows anyone over at expedia, can you tell them that they may want to back out the last change they made to their reverse proxy.

Do Expedia and Hotels.Com support the web anymore or am I supposed to buy an iPhone to run their app?

(I should mention that after several tries on three machines and six different browsers I eventually was able to make my booking. But that seems a little excessive. And their site doesn't seem so complex it can't support plain 'ol HTML. Say what you will about Amazon, but it still works with Firefox.)

The article discusses the growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is transforming various industries, including finance, healthcare, and transportation. It explores the potential benefits and challenges of AI adoption, as well as the ethical considerations surrounding its use.

The article explores the use of blockchain technology in supply chain management, highlighting its potential to improve transparency, traceability, and efficiency in various industries. It discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with blockchain adoption in supply chain operations.

The article discusses a Bluetooth-enabled sit-stand desk controller that allows users to adjust the height of their desks remotely, providing a convenient way to switch between sitting and standing postures throughout the workday.