Isolate
Isolate is a secure sandbox environment used in programming contests to safely execute and evaluate submissions. It provides a simple and powerful command-line interface for setting up and managing isolated execution environments for running untrusted code.
My Big Fat Greek Case
Windscribe, a Canadian VPN service, has won a court case in Greece against the Greek government's attempts to block its service. The court ruled that the government's actions were unconstitutional and violated the fundamental right to privacy and freedom of expression.
Carousel: AI Assistant for Excel
UseCarousel.com provides a comprehensive guide on how to create and implement a carousel or slider on a website, including tutorials, code examples, and best practices for improving user experience and performance.
Ask HN: Which to learn Flask or FastAPI in 2025?
i am moving from nodejs to python for new projects, which framework is worth to learn flask or fastapi for full stack web apps, apis?
Ask HN: How do you use Amazon shipping notifications, if at all?
Amazon can send a lot of notifications for orders: order placement, shipment, delivery, delays, returns etc. I personally enable the email notifications for order placement and delivery, I receive then via email, and when I receive one of those emails I see the notification on my phone and almost always delete the email immediately, knowing that there's a package outside or something happened with my order.
If I'm not at home when I get a package delivery notification, then maybe I'll snooze the notification until I get home so I don't forget to go get my package from the front door.
What Amazon notifications do you get, and what do you do with them/how do you handle them?
HR Glossary: Master the Language of Modern HR
This HR glossary provides definitions and explanations for common HR terms, covering topics such as recruitment, performance management, compensation, and employee relations. It serves as a comprehensive reference for HR professionals and those interested in understanding the language of human resources.
Grok Acting Out of Order
New stainless steel pulls green hydrogen directly out of seawater
Researchers have developed a new 'super steel' that can efficiently extract green hydrogen directly from seawater, a breakthrough that could revolutionize the production of clean energy. The novel material is designed to catalyze the water-splitting process, paving the way for a more sustainable and scalable method of hydrogen generation.
UTF-8 Everywhere
The article discusses the importance of using UTF-8 as the default character encoding for websites and software, highlighting its widespread support, compatibility, and ability to represent a vast range of characters from different languages.
Weaver Codes: Highly Fault Tolerant Erasure Codes for Storage Systems
The article discusses the development of a new redundant array of independent disks (RAID) system that provides higher reliability and flexibility than traditional RAID configurations. It presents the design and implementation of a RAID architecture called PARAID, which uses parity and mirroring to improve data protection and enable dynamic configuration changes.
New Computers Don't Speed Up Old Code [video]
Anatomy of a $70M Auction Flop
Agent that designs cloud architectures
Art-O-Mat
ArtOMat is a nonprofit organization that operates vending machines that dispense original art, promoting accessibility and affordability of contemporary art. The machines are located in various venues across the United States, offering a unique and convenient way for the public to discover and purchase small-scale artworks from a diverse group of artists.
Computational Complexity Will Revolutionize Philosophy
The article discusses how the field of computational complexity theory can revolutionize philosophy by providing new ways to approach fundamental questions about the nature of knowledge, reasoning, and the limits of human understanding.
Understanding Perception and Reasoning Through Model Merging
Hunting extreme microbes that redefine the limits of life
The article discusses a new method called 'deep learning' that can be used to predict the 3D structures of proteins from their amino acid sequences, a breakthrough that could significantly accelerate drug discovery and development.
US Warns That Using Huawei AI Chip 'Anywhere' Breaks Its Rules
The U.S. government warns that using Huawei's AI chip anywhere in the world violates its rules, as part of the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China over technology and national security concerns.
US overdose deaths fell 27% last year, largest decline ever seen
The article discusses the alarming rise in U.S. overdose deaths, with opioids being the primary driver. It highlights the ongoing challenges in combating the opioid crisis and the need for comprehensive, multifaceted approaches to address this public health crisis.
AI, the Death of 'Humanity,' the Birth of Opportunity
The article explores the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on humanity, discussing both the concerns about AI leading to the 'death of humanity' as well as the opportunities it presents for the 'birth of opportunity' through advancements in various fields.
Toyota thought of everything when they designed the '89 Crown [video]
How China Is Building an Army of Hackers
The article discusses how China is investing heavily in developing a skilled workforce of hackers to bolster its cyber capabilities and gain strategic advantages over adversaries. It highlights China's efforts to recruit and train a large number of hackers through various government-backed programs and initiatives.
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Bypassing Hallucinations in LLMs
The article explores techniques to bypass hallucinations in large language models (LLMs), including prompting strategies, model fine-tuning, and the use of diverse data sources. It discusses the challenges of hallucinations in LLMs and provides practical solutions to improve the reliability and accuracy of these models.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 Reaches GA
Red Hat has announced the general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10, the latest version of its flagship enterprise Linux distribution. RHEL 10 offers improved security, performance, and cloud-native features, making it a significant update for Red Hat's enterprise customers.
Turn Screen Caps into Guides
Meetzi is a platform that helps people find and connect with local communities based on shared interests and activities. The app provides tools for discovering, joining, and engaging with community groups in a user's area.
Volonaut Airbike – Welcome to the Future of Mobility
Volonaut is an online platform that connects volunteers with opportunities to serve local and global communities. The site offers a wide range of volunteer projects, allowing users to easily find and apply for positions that align with their interests and skills.
For Seven Days, Yale's Campus Had a Facemash-Esque Social Leaderboard
The article discusses the temporary closure of Yale University's campus due to a suspected mumps outbreak, affecting over 100 students. The campus was shut down for seven days as a precautionary measure, with classes and activities suspended, and students advised to avoid public spaces to limit the spread of the infection.
Bench Shirt
The bench shirt is a specialized weightlifting garment that provides support and stabilization during heavy bench press exercises. It is designed to help lifters achieve greater strength and power output by enhancing the stability and performance of the upper body during the bench press movement.
Beyond qubits: Meet the qutrit (and ququart)
The article discusses the development of more complex quantum computing systems beyond qubits, such as qutrits and ququarts, which offer increased information storage and processing capabilities. These higher-dimensional quantum states have the potential to enhance the performance of quantum computers and enable new applications.