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The article explores how the brain processes video content at faster speeds, finding that it can lead to increased mental workload and decreased comprehension, especially for complex material. However, some people may adapt to faster playback speeds over time.

Costco is selling a hooded sweatshirt highly similar to Lululemon's popular Scuba Hoodie, but at a significantly lower price point. The article compares the two hoodies and discusses the implications of Costco's budget-friendly alternative to a high-end athleisure brand.

Microsoft announces significant layoffs at Xbox, with the head of gaming, Phil Spencer, confirming the cuts. The article discusses the impact of these job losses on the Xbox division and the broader gaming industry.

The article presents the account of Mr. Abregos, who describes the torture and abuse he experienced while in the custody of government authorities. It provides a detailed and harrowing depiction of the mistreatment and inhumane conditions faced by Mr. Abregos during his detention.

The article discusses a data breach involving the personal information of over 3.4 million users from the GoDaddy-owned Managed WordPress hosting platform. It examines the incident, highlights the lack of encryption, and explores the potential consequences for the affected individuals.

The article explores how a classic Snake game can be implemented using just four integers, demonstrating the power of efficient programming and data structures. It delves into the key aspects of the game's logic and mechanics implemented within this minimalist approach.

The article discusses the concept of copyleft, a legal mechanism that allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute a work while requiring derivative works to be released under the same or compatible license. It explores the history, principles, and applications of copyleft in the context of open-source software and creative works.

Europe experiences a severe heat wave, leading to a surge in the use of air conditioning and raising concerns about energy consumption and grid stability. The article explores the challenges faced by European countries in managing the increased demand for cooling during the record-breaking temperatures.

The article discusses a multi-database management system that allows applications to interact with multiple databases simultaneously, providing a unified interface and simplified data management. The system supports various database technologies and offers features like automatic failover, transparent query routing, and schema management.

The article discusses the 'if' article in Chrome, which is a new way to provide contextual information about web pages. It explains how the 'if' article can be used to enhance the user experience by offering relevant details about the content being viewed.

I'm terrible at naming things, so I ask Claude & ChatGPT to help me make domain names. Unfortunately, the chatbots lack the tools to query Whois or RDAP, and instead use web search. This has a lot of false negatives & could even risks certain less ethical registrars front-running the queried names if they don't exist.

Thus I fired up Replit and guided it to a working model context protocol (MCP) server that can query for domain names. I built caching in to be respectful of the servers. It works and has really sped up my ability to find good domains

France and Switzerland have temporarily shut down several nuclear power plants due to a scorching heatwave, highlighting the vulnerability of nuclear power generation to extreme weather conditions.

This article explores the importance of developing distinct 'dialects' for humans to communicate in a way that is distinct from language models, in order to maintain human identity and agency in the face of increasingly advanced AI systems.

The article discusses the newly introduced Linux VFS (Virtual File System) feature, called 'fscrypt', which provides a unified framework for file system encryption. It highlights the benefits of fscrypt, such as enabling transparent encryption of file system data and metadata, and its adoption by various file systems, including Ext4, F2FS, and UBIFS.

The article discusses the author's love for reinforcement learning, a type of machine learning where an agent learns by interacting with its environment and receiving rewards or punishments. It explores the fascinating aspects of reinforcement learning and its potential applications in various fields.

The article explores how the small beach town of Podgorica, Montenegro has become a testbed for bitcoin and cryptocurrency adoption, with businesses and residents embracing digital currencies as a way to boost the local economy and attract tech-savvy visitors.

The article explores the concept of 'speed' in architecture, discussing how it is interpreted and measured, and how it affects the design and construction process. It examines the factors that influence the perceived and actual speed of a building's development, highlighting the importance of balancing efficiency, quality, and user experience.

The article discusses using large language models (LLMs) as compilers, exploring their potential to generate and optimize code. It examines the capabilities and limitations of LLMs in this context, and how they could impact the future of software development.

Recently I'm working on CopyUI which is an extension to copy UI element from websites and export html(or jsx) and css(or tailwind). I'm building this tool in order to create better landing pages because I'm really not good at layout and colors. So I hope to learn from others' design and innovate later, not to simply replicate.

The article describes the creation of a 'stacked clock' design, where multiple analog clock faces are stacked on top of each other to create a unique and visually interesting timepiece. The author details the construction process, including the use of 3D printing and laser cutting techniques, to bring this unusual clock design to life.

An experimental, local-first open source chat interface for LLMs, easy to run and modify locally.

The article discusses the uncertain future of coding careers, highlighting the challenges of automation, outsourcing, and the evolving job market. However, the author remains hopeful about the continued importance of coding skills and the adaptability of the profession.