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The article describes the LT6502, a low-power, high-performance microcontroller designed for embedded applications. It highlights the chip's key features, including its low power consumption, high processing speed, and extensive peripheral support.

This article discusses the challenges of maintaining fixed windows in software projects, highlighting the importance of carefully managing changes to ensure stability and reliability. It provides insights into the tradeoffs and considerations involved in maintaining fixed windows, offering practical guidance for software developers and project managers.

The European Union is implementing new rules to prevent the destruction of unsold clothes and shoes by 2026. The regulations aim to promote sustainable practices in the fashion industry and reduce textile waste.

The article discusses the evolution of CSS and explores the latest advancements in modern CSS, including new features, techniques, and best practices for creating responsive and visually appealing web designs.

Body: I built a polyphonic synthesizer in Python with a tkinter GUI styled after the Moog Subsequent 37.

  Features: 3 oscillators, Moog ladder filter (24dB/oct), dual ADSR envelopes, LFO, glide, noise generator, 4 multitimbral channels, 19 presets, rotary
  knob GUI, virtual keyboard with mouse + QWERTY input, and MIDI support.

  No external GUI frameworks — just tkinter, numpy, and sounddevice.

The article discusses a Three.js-based path tracing renderer, which is a powerful technique for realistic rendering of complex scenes with accurate light simulation. The renderer supports various features, including global illumination, caustics, and physically-based materials, allowing for the creation of highly photorealistic images and animations.

The article discusses the author's experience using a GPT-3-based tool called GPT-Wiener to generate long-form content, highlighting its capabilities in creating coherent and substantive text on a wide range of topics.

very much inspired by karpathy's microgpt of the same name. it's (by default) a 4000 param GPT/LLM/NN that learns to generate names. this is sorta an educational tool in that you can visualize the activations as they pass through the network, and click on things to get an explanation of them.

The article expresses the author's appreciation for the work of the maintainers of the Arch Wiki, a comprehensive and well-organized online resource for Arch Linux users. It highlights the dedication and effort put into keeping the wiki up-to-date and informative, which is invaluable for the Arch Linux community.

Hi HN!

I've been building this solo for about three and a half years. I kept trying every new project/notes tool (Notion, Asana, Trello, etc.) and always ended up back in a plain text file. I wanted something that felt like a text editor on first touch but could grow into real structure when you needed it.

https://lightwave.so

The tech stack is Laravel, MySQL, Redis, and hand-rolled JavaScript on the client. No frameworks like React/Vue/etc. ~270 lines of jQuery (out of 80k+ total LOC) for a few legacy DOM utilities, plus IndexedDB for local persistence. Real-time collaboration uses a hybrid approach: HTTP/2 POST for resilient ops + WebSockets via Laravel Reverb for live cursors, presence, and edits.

This is a pre-release stress test, not a launch. Lightwave will be a paid product. Right now I'm opening it up because no amount of solo testing replicates getting punched in the mouth by real traffic.

The link above has a button to create a test account in 1 click.

Known rough edges: the cursor and selection system are built from scratch (like VS Code, not a contenteditable wrapper), so there's a lot of surface area. Some keyboard shortcuts may be missing. Desktop only, accessibility not yet implemented. I'm shipping fixes in real time.

There's a "Submit Bug or Feedback" button inside the app if something breaks. Happy to answer any questions about the architecture, or anything else.

Some highlights:

- Paste markdown in, get native blocks. Copy blocks out, get markdown back.

- Hierarchical document, structure. Hierarchichal file manager.

- Live collab with shared cursors, selection, and presence.

- Code blocks with syntax highlighting. LaTeX math blocks.

- Full data export: markdown, JSON, and attachments. No lock-in.

- Full undo/redo with cursor restoration.

Hideki Sato, the designer of several iconic Sega consoles, has passed away at the age of 75. Sato played a crucial role in the development of Sega's gaming hardware, including the Sega Genesis and Sega Saturn, and his contributions have had a lasting impact on the video game industry.

40 U.S. state attorneys general have expressed support for the Kids Online Safety Act, which aims to protect children's online safety and privacy by requiring technology companies to implement safeguards and give parents more control over their children's digital experiences.

Palantir, a data analytics company, has secured a contract with New York City's public hospital system, raising concerns about privacy and data usage. The article explores the potential implications of this partnership and the ongoing debate surrounding Palantir's involvement in government projects.

https://github.com/knadh/oat

Related: https://nadh.in/blog/javascript-ecosystem-software-developme...

FlashpointArchive.org is a digital archive that preserves and makes accessible historical web content, ensuring the continued accessibility of online cultural heritage and research materials.

This article explores how data is stored in computer systems, covering topics like binary representation, data types, and storage devices. It provides a technical overview of the fundamental principles and mechanisms underlying data storage in digital computing.

The article explores the latest advancements in nanoLED research, which promise brighter and more efficient displays for a wide range of applications, from smartphones to TVs. Researchers are investigating novel materials and structures to overcome the challenges of traditional LED technology and push the boundaries of performance and energy efficiency.

Manannan is an open-source web framework for building modern, scalable, and secure web applications. It provides a modular and flexible architecture that allows developers to easily create and deploy complex web applications with minimal boilerplate.

The article discusses a legal dispute between the data analytics firm Palantir and the German magazine Republik. Palantir is taking legal action against Republik for publishing an article critical of the company's business practices and alleged involvement in human rights abuses.

This article discusses the reverse engineering of the classic video game Star Flight, providing insights into the game's technical details and development process through the analysis of its source code.

The article discusses the challenges and future of the open source web infrastructure, highlighting the need for better governance, sustainability, and collaboration among stakeholders to ensure the continued growth and reliability of the open web.

Acer and ASUS have been banned from selling PCs and laptops in Germany following a ruling by Nokia regarding HEVC patent infringement. The ruling requires the companies to cease sales of affected products in Germany until they obtain the necessary licensing agreements from Nokia.

The Dutch Defense Secretary has expressed concerns about the software issues affecting the F-35 fighter jet, highlighting the challenges of maintaining the aircraft's capabilities and calling for a collaborative effort to address these technical problems.

The article examines how Amazon's Ring and Google's Nest home security devices can be used by law enforcement agencies to expand their surveillance capabilities, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties. It highlights the potential risks of these technologies and the need for greater public awareness and regulatory oversight.

The article explores the life of Peter Larson, a self-taught paleontologist who discovered one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons ever found. It delves into Larson's unconventional path to becoming a renowned fossil hunter and the legal battles he faced over the ownership of his prized dinosaur find.