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Netzbremse is a German non-profit organization that works to promote digital rights and internet freedom through education, advocacy, and research. The organization focuses on issues such as data protection, online privacy, and the impact of technology on society.

The article discusses the importance of acknowledging and addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the statistics and data science communities. It emphasizes the need for proactive steps to create more inclusive and welcoming environments for underrepresented groups in these fields.

Birdy, a messaging app, has become the first to interoperate with WhatsApp, allowing users to send and receive WhatsApp messages directly within the Birdy app.

The article discusses a Jurassic Park tablet device found on Nedry's desk in the 1993 film. The device is analyzed and recreated by enthusiasts, providing insights into the prop's design and functionality.

The article discusses Google's new policies that will make sideloading Android apps a 'high friction process', potentially affecting the availability and adoption of alternative app stores and apps on Android devices.

A study found that the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is linked to real-world reductions in air pollution, specifically in nitrogen oxides and particulate matter emissions. The research highlights the potential environmental benefits of the increasing popularity of EVs.

This article provides an introduction to PostgreSQL indexes, explaining their purpose, types, and how they can be used to optimize database performance by improving query speed and efficiency.

The article discusses the author's perspective on the evolution of software design, arguing that modern approaches, such as microservices and serverless architectures, have become overly complex and often fail to address the real needs of users and businesses.

The article discusses ways to prolong the lifespan of lithium-based batteries, including proper charging techniques, storage conditions, and battery maintenance. It provides practical tips to help users maximize the performance and longevity of their lithium-ion batteries.

The article proposes a novel deep learning model for solving the challenging task of efficient and robust text-to-speech synthesis. The model achieves state-of-the-art performance on several standard benchmarks while requiring significantly fewer parameters and computational resources compared to previous approaches.

This article chronicles the author's experience in the final two weeks leading up to the tapeout of an ASIC design. It discusses the challenges faced, the importance of careful planning, and the critical steps taken to ensure a successful tape-out.

This article discusses the development of a tool called AutoShorts, which automatically generates short video clips from long-form video content. The tool uses machine learning techniques to identify key moments and summarize the content, enabling efficient content repurposing and distribution.

The article discusses the key takeaways from the first year of the Clarity initiative, which focused on improving the transparency and accessibility of government data. It outlines the successes, challenges, and future plans for the program as it continues to evolve.

The study investigates the effects of climate change on the biodiversity of tropical forests, finding that warming temperatures and altered precipitation patterns are leading to significant changes in the composition and structure of these ecosystems, with implications for their long-term sustainability.

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The article explores the impact of system call overhead on the performance of tar.gz file I/O operations, highlighting the importance of understanding system-level factors when optimizing application-level performance.

The article discusses the use of X-ray technology to detect counterfeit USB cables, highlighting the potential security risks and vulnerabilities associated with such cables. It provides insights into the methods used to identify counterfeit products and emphasizes the importance of verifying the authenticity of USB cables to ensure secure data transfer and device charging.

This article compares the performance of different Raspberry Pi models, from the Pi 1 to the Pi 5, in a drag race scenario, providing insights into the evolving capabilities of these popular single-board computers over time.

This article explores the unique typography found on vintage pencils, highlighting how these small design elements have evolved over time and offer a glimpse into the history of the humble writing tool.

Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band update (KB5078127) for Windows 11 to address issues affecting Outlook, including problems with the search function and crashes. The update is designed to resolve these Outlook-related bugs and improve the overall reliability of the operating system.

The article discusses alignment and sizing in the Zig programming language, highlighting the importance of understanding memory layout and how it impacts performance and compatibility. It covers topics such as padding, data alignment, and the use of the `@alignOf` and `@sizeOf` builtins in Zig.

The article discusses Broker, a tool that allows users to leverage AWS's free tier services by automatically provisioning and managing resources. It highlights Broker's ability to set up and maintain AWS resources within the free tier limits, making it a convenient solution for developers and small businesses.

Almost all transactional emails are being marked as suspicious even when their SPF/DKIM records are fine and they’ve been whitelisted before. Did Google break something in gmail/spam filtering?

The article provides an in-depth exploration of maze generation algorithms, covering their history, implementation, and applications in various fields. It delves into the mathematical principles and practical considerations behind creating and solving mazes.

The article discusses an issue with the NVIDIA open-source GPU kernel modules, where users are reporting kernel panics and other problems when using the latest Linux kernel versions. The article provides steps for users to work around the issue and suggests that NVIDIA is working to address the problem.

This article provides a hands-on review of two Apple Network Servers, exploring their features, performance, and suitability for different use cases. The author examines the servers' hardware specifications, software capabilities, and overall functionality, offering an in-depth, objective assessment.

Hi HN,

I built *Sightline*, a Shodan-style search engine for *physical-world infrastructure*.

Shodan makes it easy to explore exposed internet services. Sightline applies the same idea to the real world, using OpenStreetMap as the data source.

You can search things like:

* “telecom towers in karnataka” * “power plants near mumbai” * “data centers in paris france”

or use structured queries:

* `type:telecom operator:airtel region:karnataka` * `type:data_center operator:google`

Sightline:

* uses Overpass API for querying OSM features * uses Nominatim for resolving countries, regions, and cities * avoids hardcoded geography * uses deterministic, rule-based parsing (no AI inference)

Repo: https://github.com/ni5arga/sightline Try it out: https://sightline-maps.vercel.app

This article explores the concept of closures in the Rust programming language. It explains how closures capture variables from their environment, the different types of closures, and how to use them effectively in Rust code.