Amazon confirms 14,000 job losses in corporate division
The article explores the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and the challenges faced by countries in transitioning to clean mobility. It discusses the factors driving EV adoption, the need for improved charging infrastructure, and the potential impact on the environment and energy systems.
I built the same app 10 times: Evaluating frameworks for mobile performance
The article explores 10 different Kanban board examples, showcasing a variety of tools and templates that can be used to improve workflow and project management across diverse industries and applications.
Poker Tournament for LLMs
PokerBattle.AI is a platform that hosts online poker tournaments with artificial intelligence (AI) agents playing against human players. The platform aims to foster the development of advanced poker AI systems and provide a competitive environment for players to test their skills against AI opponents.
Criminal complaint against facial recognition company Clearview AI
A privacy group has filed a criminal complaint against the facial recognition company Clearview AI, alleging that the company's practices of scraping images from the internet and using them for facial recognition without consent violate EU data protection laws.
Complete Digitization of Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus
The Codex Atlanticus, a collection of Leonardo da Vinci's writings and drawings, has been digitized and made available online. This project allows researchers and the public to access and study da Vinci's groundbreaking work across various fields, including art, science, and engineering, in a comprehensive digital format.
Show HN: Bash Screensavers
A github project to collect a bunch of bash-based screensavers/visualizations.
Austrian Ministry Kicks Out Microsoft in Favor of Nextcloud
The article reports that the Austrian Ministry of Finance has decided to discontinue the use of Microsoft products and services, citing security and privacy concerns. The ministry plans to transition to open-source alternatives to reduce its reliance on proprietary software.
Microsoft Releases AI Call Center Stack with Voice, SMS, and Memory
The article discusses Microsoft's Call Center AI, a solution designed to improve customer service in call centers. It leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance communication, streamline processes, and provide personalized experiences for customers.
Nine months later, is still the "Gulf of Mexico" to news outlets
The article discusses how news outlets have continued to refer to the body of water down south as the Gulf of Mexico, even nine months after a high-profile incident. It explores why this terminology has persisted despite potential shifts in public sentiment or awareness.
183M Gmail Passwords Leaked
A massive data breach has exposed 183 million Gmail account passwords, including user credentials. The article highlights the importance of strong password security and the need for users to take proactive measures to protect their online accounts.
Amazon Says It Will Cut 14,000 Corporate Roles to Remove Layers
Amazon is planning to lay off approximately 18,000 employees, citing an uncertain economic environment. The job cuts are part of a broader effort to optimize the company's cost structure and streamline operations.
I tried OpenAI's new Atlas browser but I still don't know what it's for
OpenAI has released a new web browser called Atlas that aims to provide a more secure and privacy-focused browsing experience. The browser incorporates OpenAI's language model to offer enhanced search, translation, and summarization capabilities.
Amazon May Lay Off 30k Employees to Replace with Mass Automation
Amazon is reportedly planning to lay off up to 30,000 employees, citing the company's plans to automate more of its operations and reduce costs amid economic challenges.
Oslo electric buses can be stopped and switched off from China (Norwegian)
The article discusses Ruter's tests on Oslo's electric buses, which show that the buses can be remotely controlled. This allows for better monitoring and optimization of the bus fleet's operations.
Alsym energy launches Na series claiming safe low cost sodium ion battery
Alsym Energy, a startup company, has launched its NA series of sodium-ion battery storage solutions, claiming they are safe, low-cost, and aimed at addressing the growing demand for energy storage technology.
Reconsider W3C Recommendation status of XSLT 2.0 and XSLT 3.0
This article discusses the possibility of introducing a mechanism for marking web technologies as obsolete, with the goal of providing a clear signal to developers and users about features that should no longer be used. The article explores various approaches and considerations for implementing such an 'obsoletion' mechanism.
Qasr Bshir
Qasr Bshir is a well-preserved Roman fortress located in modern-day Jordan. It was built in the early 4th century AD to protect the southern border of the Roman province of Arabia and served as a military outpost and caravanserai for travelers.
The Evolving Landscape of Yocto Project Setup: Bitbake-Setup vs. KAS
The article discusses the evolving landscape of the Yocto Project, highlighting the differences between the traditional BitBake setup and the newer KAS (Yocto Project Configuration File) approach. It examines the advantages and tradeoffs of each setup method, providing insights for developers working with the Yocto Project.
'Change course now': humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head
The UN Secretary-General warns that humanity has missed the 1.5°C climate target, urging immediate action to change course and avoid catastrophic consequences of climate change.
'AI' Sucks the Joy Out of Programming
The article discusses the negative impact of AI on the joy of programming, arguing that the increased automation and reliance on AI tools can diminish the creative and problem-solving aspects that many programmers find fulfilling in their work.