“Super secure” messaging app leaks everyone's phone number
A popular secure messaging app favored by conservative activists was found to have a security flaw that exposed the phone numbers of all its users, raising concerns about the app's privacy and security claims.
Ford kills the All-Electric F-150
Ford has made the decision to discontinue the fully electric F-150 Lightning, opting instead to focus on a hybrid version of the popular pickup truck. This shift in strategy reflects the company's attempt to balance customer demands and environmental concerns.
Upcoming Changes to Let's Encrypt Certificates
Let's Encrypt, a free and open-source certificate authority, is making changes to its certificate issuance process. The upcoming changes aim to improve the security and reliability of the Let's Encrypt ecosystem, including the introduction of a new root certificate and changes to the renewal process.
Fix HDMI-CEC weirdness with a Raspberry Pi and a $7 cable
The article discusses HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), a feature that allows devices connected via HDMI to communicate and control each other. It explains the benefits of HDMI CEC, such as simplified remote control usage and automatic device integration, and provides guidance on how to enable and troubleshoot the feature.
United 777-200 fleet faces an uncertain future after Dulles engine failure
The article discusses United Airlines' plan to phase out its Boeing 777-200 aircraft by 2023, as part of its strategy to modernize its fleet and focus on more fuel-efficient and technologically advanced planes. It also highlights the airline's plans to acquire new aircraft models, including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, to better meet the evolving needs of its customers.
The appropriate amount of effort is zero
The article discusses the concept of 'the appropriate amount of effort is zero,' emphasizing the importance of effortless living and letting go of the need to constantly strive and achieve. It suggests that true fulfillment comes from embracing a mindset of effortlessness and presence.
SoundCloud confirms breach after member data stolen, VPN access disrupted
SoundCloud confirms a security breach where member data was stolen, and their VPN access was disrupted. The company is investigating the incident and working to restore normal operations.
A kernel bug froze my machine: Debugging an async-profiler deadlock
The article discusses a kernel bug found in the async-profiler tool, which caused unexpected CPU usage on certain systems. The post explores the investigation process, root cause analysis, and the steps taken to resolve the issue, providing insights into the challenges and complexities involved in debugging performance-related problems.
The Bob Dylan concert for just one person
The article discusses a unique Bob Dylan concert that was performed for only one audience member, who won the opportunity through a raffle. It explores the intimate and exclusive nature of this exclusive concert experience.
Native vs. emulation: World of Warcraft game performance on Snapdragon X Elite
The article compares the performance of x86-based and ARM-native games, highlighting the potential advantages of ARM-based PCs for gaming. It examines the architectural differences between x86 and ARM, and discusses factors that may influence game performance on these platforms.
Erdős Problem #1026
The article explores the history and significance of Erdős problem 126, a long-standing unsolved problem in mathematics that deals with the distribution of prime numbers. It discusses the origins of the problem, the attempts to solve it, and its importance in the field of number theory.
Stephen Miller's Dark Plot to Build a MAGA Terror State
The article examines the political activities and influence of Stephen Miller, a former senior advisor to former U.S. President Donald Trump, and his alleged efforts to advance a far-right, anti-immigrant agenda within the federal government.
Taiwan May Restart Nuclear Power Plant in 2028, Minister Says
Taiwan's economy and energy minister has stated that the country may restart a nuclear power plant in 2028, as the government seeks to address its energy needs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Show HN: Cordon – Reduce large log files to anomalous sections
Cordon uses transformer embeddings and density scoring to identify what's semantically unique in log files, filtering out repetitive noise.
The core insight: a critical error repeated 1000x is "normal" (semantically dense). A strange one-off event is anomalous (semantically isolated).
Outputs XML-tagged blocks with anomaly scores. Designed to reduce large logs as a form of pre-processing for LLM analysis.
Architecture: https://github.com/calebevans/cordon/blob/main/docs/architec...
Benchmark: https://github.com/calebevans/cordon/blob/main/benchmark/res...
Trade-offs: intentionally ignores repetitive patterns, uses percentile-based thresholds (relative, not absolute).
Bondi lie peddled by Grok chatbot shows future of AI-poisoned info ecosystem
The article discusses Elon Musk's new AI chatbot, Grok, and its attempt to analyze the Bondi shooting incident involving Ahmed Al-Ahmed. It explores the capabilities and potential limitations of Grok in understanding complex real-world events.
Canada's Carney called out for 'utilizing' British spelling
The article discusses Apple's latest iPhone 14 lineup, highlighting the new features and improvements, including the Always-On display, enhanced camera capabilities, and the new safety features like Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite.
Trump Gov thinks Calibri is woke; US typography just regressed to 1931
The article discusses the Trump administration's rejection of the Calibri font, viewing it as a symbol of 'woke' culture, and the subsequent regression of U.S. typography to more traditional styles, which some consider a step backwards in design and inclusivity.
New citizenship rules for Canadians born or adopted abroad are now in effect
The Government of Canada has implemented new citizenship rules for Canadians born or adopted abroad. These rules aim to simplify the process and provide more Canadians with access to Canadian citizenship.
China Has the Whip-Hand in Russia's War War in Ukraine
The article argues that China has the upper hand in the ongoing war in Ukraine, as it can leverage its economic and diplomatic influence to shape the conflict's outcome. It suggests that China's strategic position allows it to play a crucial role in determining the war's end game.
UK to "encourage" Apple and Google to put nudity-blocking systems on phones
The UK government plans to encourage Apple and Google to implement nudity-blocking systems on smartphones, with the aim of protecting minors from harmful content. This move is part of the UK's broader efforts to regulate online safety and address concerns over the exposure of children to inappropriate material.