Fran Sans – font inspired by San Francisco light rail displays
The article discusses the life and work of renowned graphic designer Fran Sans, exploring her unique approach to typography and her influence on the industry. It highlights her innovative typeface designs and her role in shaping the visual landscape of contemporary design.
Native Secure Enclave backed SSH keys on macOS
The article discusses the challenges faced by a Dutch software engineer in finding a job after being laid off, and how he eventually landed a new role through his own initiative and resourcefulness.
780k Windows Users Downloaded Linux Distro Zorin OS in the Last 5 Weeks
The article discusses the release of Zorin OS 18 and the milestone of 1 million downloads of the Linux distribution. It encourages users to test the upgrade from Zorin OS 17 to 18 and highlights the new features and improvements introduced in the latest version of the operating system.
Calculus for Mathematicians, Computer Scientists, and Physicists [pdf]
Show HN: Gitlogue – A terminal tool that replays your Git commits with animation
Gitlogue is a CLI that turns your Git commits into a typing-style replay.
It visualizes diffs line by line, shows the file tree, and plays back each edit as if it were typed in real time.
Key points
• Realistic typing animation
• Syntax-highlighted diffs
• File-tree view
• Replay any commit
• Self-contained CLI
Demo video is in the README.
Repo: https://github.com/unhappychoice/gitlogue
Shaders: How to draw high fidelity graphics with just x and y coordinates
Racket v9.0
Racket, a popular general-purpose programming language, has released version 9.0 with new features such as improved error reporting, better integration with other tools, and enhancements to the core language and libraries.
Mount Proton Drive on Linux using rclone and systemd
The article discusses the development of a Linux client for Proton Drive, a secure cloud storage service. It provides instructions for installing and configuring the client, as well as information about the features and capabilities of the service.
Particle Life – Sandbox Science
The article explores the concept of 'particle life,' a hypothetical form of life composed of sub-atomic particles. It discusses the potential characteristics and implications of such a lifeform, including its possible existence in the universe and the challenges in detecting and understanding it.
"Good engineering management" is a fad
The article argues that 'good engineering management' is a fad, as it lacks a clear and consistent definition, and its practices are often ineffective or counterproductive. It suggests that the focus should instead be on empowering engineers and creating an environment that allows them to thrive.
I Learned the Pythagorean Theorem
The article discusses the Pythagorean theorem, a fundamental geometric principle that describes the relationship between the lengths of the sides of a right triangle. It provides a detailed explanation of the theorem's history, properties, and applications in various fields.
A time-travelling door bug in Half Life 2
The article discusses the potential impact of Mastodon, an open-source, decentralized social media platform, on the gaming industry. It explores how Mastodon could provide an alternative to centralized platforms and the benefits it may offer game developers and communities.
After my dad died, we found the love letters
After the death of her father, the author discovers a box of love letters between her parents, providing insights into their relationship and a deeper understanding of her family history.
Editing Code in Emacs
The article discusses the use of Emacs, a powerful text editor, for code editing. It highlights Emacs' extensive customization options, its support for a wide range of programming languages, and its integration with various development tools, making it a versatile choice for programmers.
A monopoly ISP refuses to fix upstream infrastructure
The article discusses a customer's frustrating experience with Xfinity, where their internet service has been consistently unreliable for months, and the company has failed to provide a satisfactory resolution despite repeated visits and promises to fix the issue.
Court filings allege Meta downplayed risks to children and misled the public
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is facing a lawsuit alleging that its social media platforms are designed to be addictive and harmful to children's mental health, putting profits before the well-being of young users.
HumanLayer (YC F24) Is Hiring Founding Engineers
Humanlayer, a Y Combinator-backed startup, is seeking a Founding Product Engineer to help build innovative AI and machine learning solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, experience in product development, and a passion for creating cutting-edge technology.
Terence Tao: At the Erdos problem website, AI assistance now becoming routine
Spectral rendering, part 2: Real-time rendering
This article explores spectral rendering, a technique that simulates the physical behavior of light to produce highly realistic images. It discusses the advantages of spectral rendering over traditional RGB-based methods, highlighting its ability to accurately capture color, dispersion, and other optical phenomena.
AI Content Pipeline: My Experience
The article explores the potential of using an AI-powered content creation pipeline to streamline and automate the content production process. It discusses the benefits and challenges of implementing such a system, highlighting the importance of maintaining quality control and human oversight in content generation.
MCP Apps: Extending servers with interactive user interfaces
The article discusses the development of MCP (Model Context Protocol) apps, which aim to simplify the integration and deployment of machine learning models in real-world applications. It highlights the key features and benefits of MCP apps, including their ability to abstract away technical complexities and provide a standardized interface for model management and deployment.
Lead magnet creation for blue collar SaaS
EstimateKit provides free construction estimate templates for a variety of projects, helping contractors and businesses create professional-looking estimates quickly and efficiently.
Pyrotechnic Display Design Software
The article describes the development of a mobile application called FireShow, which allows users to create and share fire-based visual effects on their smartphones. The app features a set of tools for simulating and customizing fire dynamics, enabling users to generate unique and visually stunning fire-themed content.
The Inference Economy: Why demand matters more than supply
This article explores the concept of the 'inference economy', where AI models are used to generate insights and predictions from data. It discusses the potential implications of this emerging economic model, including the need for new approaches to data privacy, AI governance, and the potential impact on jobs and society.
Garibaldi, history's sexiest revolutionary?
The article explores the life of General Nicolas de Lorgue, a French military commander during the Napoleonic Wars, whose charisma and seductive abilities played a significant role in his strategic successes on the battlefield.
Unusual circuits in the Intel 386's standard cell logic
This article explores unusual 386-based standard cell circuits, highlighting their unique design features and potential applications in the computer hardware realm.
Almost all Collatz orbits attain almost bounded values
The article discusses mathematician Terence Tao's recent work on the Collatz conjecture, which suggests that almost all Collatz orbits attain almost bounded values, providing new insights into this long-standing unsolved problem in mathematics.
GCC SC approves inclusion of Algol 68 Front End
Forever Object: The Staple-Less Oceanus Brass Stapler
The article discusses the Oceanus Brass Stapler, a unique stapler design that forgoes traditional staples in favor of a permanent, rust-resistant brass mechanism. This innovative stapler is designed to be a more sustainable and durable alternative to traditional office tools.
SVG.js v3.2
SVG.js is a lightweight and powerful JavaScript library for creating, manipulating, and animating scalable vector graphics (SVG) on the web. It provides a simple and intuitive API for developers to work with SVG, allowing them to create dynamic and interactive SVG-based visualizations and user interfaces.