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This article explores the limitations of the 'bag of words' approach in natural language processing, highlighting its inability to capture contextual meaning and the importance of developing more sophisticated language models that can better understand nuanced human communication.

XKeyscore is a global surveillance system operated by the United States National Security Agency (NSA) that allows for the collection and processing of large amounts of internet data, including the content of emails, social media interactions, and browsing history, in order to search for information related to intelligence targets.

The article compares spinlocks and mutexes, two synchronization primitives used in concurrent programming. It discusses the tradeoffs between them, such as performance, power consumption, and fairness, and provides guidance on when to use each one based on the specific requirements of the system.

Iced, a cross-platform GUI library for Rust, releases version 0.14.0 with new features and improvements, including better support for scaling, touch input, and accessibility, as well as compatibility updates and bug fixes.

The article discusses the potential end of the traditional 'job' as automation and technology increasingly replace human labor. It explores the societal and economic implications of this shift, including the need to redefine the concept of work and find new ways to distribute wealth and provide for people's needs.

A small tool that parses C declarations and outputs a simple visual representation at each stage, as it encounters arrays, pointers or functions.

The program uses a table-driven lexer and a hand-written, shift-reduce parser. No external dependencies apart from the standard library.

The article discusses a leaked FBI list of designated domestic extremists, which includes a wide range of individuals and groups, raising concerns about the agency's criteria for labeling someone an extremist and the potential for abuse of such designations.

Researchers have developed a noninvasive imaging technique that could eliminate the need for finger pricks in monitoring blood glucose levels for people with diabetes. The new technology uses near-infrared spectroscopy to accurately measure glucose levels through the skin, providing a pain-free alternative to traditional testing methods.

This article explores the potential risks and challenges facing the rapidly growing artificial intelligence (AI) industry, including issues around data quality, AI safety, and regulatory oversight, suggesting that the current 'AI bubble' may be vulnerable to a significant downturn.

This article provides an in-depth oral history of the iconic television series 'Mystery Science Theater 3000', exploring its origins, creative process, and lasting impact on popular culture.

I was going through my app subscriptions and realized I was paying $15 for a pretty good workout app, which seemed a bit high to me.

As a software engineer who is also well versed in claude code, I realized that I could likely vibecode a very similar app, or even build something more to my liking. I challenged my self to build something roughly equivalent this afternoon.

Workflow was: start with a detailed spec from Claude code describing many of the features common in workout apps. Then paste this into lovable to have it build out the initial mvp.

Once that was built, I used claude code extensively to modify the app until it was usable, including adding an import from the costly premium app.

While there are bugs, I think I might use this app. And it is insane that we are in a place where I can build this on my phone during an afternoon. In a few years, the economics of apps is going to be different, at least for folks willing to work a little bit.

In theory this project will save me over $190 a year.

Me and my friend built Leetwrap — a "Spotify Wrapped" style yearly summary for LeetCode users.

It shows your stats, problem streaks, ranking distribution, and a few fun visuals based on your LeetCode activity.

Would love feedback from the community. Still improving the logic and visuals, so suggestions are welcome!

The article discusses the importance of tolerance and inclusivity in the web development community. It emphasizes that the web thrives on openness, diversity, and the ability to learn from each other, and that intolerance and exclusion can hinder the growth and progress of the web.

The article explores the trend of treating dogs like people, with human-like personalities and rights, while simultaneously treating people like dogs, with less empathy and compassion. It examines the societal shifts and potential implications of these behavioral patterns.

The article explores the work of Lonnie Johnson, the inventor of the Super Soaker, who is now focused on developing new energy technologies to address the world's growing energy needs. His latest invention, a high-efficiency heat engine, aims to provide a clean and sustainable energy solution.

The Handmade Manifesto outlines a philosophy of creating software through craftsmanship, emphasizing the importance of personal investment, attention to detail, and a focus on quality over quantity. It encourages developers to take pride in their work and to strive for continuous improvement in their skills and practices.

The article discusses how a new AI system developed by Meta has achieved state-of-the-art performance in natural language processing tasks, including conversing more naturally and understanding complex language better than previous models. The system, called Cicero, is designed to engage in strategic dialogue and could have applications in fields like business negotiations and diplomatic relations.

The article discusses the release of the WebGPU API in Android's Jetpack androidx library, providing a new graphics API for Android developers to create high-performance, GPU-accelerated applications and games.

The article discusses the author's experience on the 11th day of the USOP (Unorthodox Speed of Play) challenge, where they explore the impact of playing video games at a faster pace and the insights gained from this experiment.

The article explores the claim that Pittsburgh has more bridges than any other city in the world, examining the historical context, the city's geography, and the ongoing debate surrounding this claim.