Bad Dye Job
The article discusses a person's experience with a bad hair dye job, highlighting the importance of researching and choosing a reputable salon to avoid potential disasters with hair color treatments.
IBM to Acquire Confluent
IBM has announced plans to acquire Confluent, a leading provider of event streaming and data integration platforms. The acquisition aims to help IBM expand its hybrid cloud and AI capabilities, allowing customers to modernize their data infrastructures and drive business value from real-time data.
Microsoft Increases Office 365 and Microsoft 365 License Prices
Microsoft is increasing the prices of its Microsoft 365 and Office 365 commercial subscriptions, effective March 1, 2023. The price changes are intended to reflect the increased value and expanded capabilities of the Microsoft 365 and Office 365 suites over time.
Flow: Actor-based language for C++, used by FoundationDB
The article provides an overview of FoundationDB, a distributed database developed by Apple. It highlights FoundationDB's key features, including its ability to handle large-scale transactions, its fault tolerance, and its use of a custom programming language called Flow.
Show HN: Lockenv – Simple encrypted secrets storage for Git
Hi!
I got tired of setting up tools I can't explain to a team in a few words like sops or git-crypt, just to store few files with environment variables or secrets, so I built lockenv as a simple alternative.
It's basically a password-protected vault file you commit to git. No gpg keys, no cloud, just lockenv init, set a password, and lock/unlock the secrets.
This tool integrates with OS keyring, so you're not typing passwords constantly. Should work on Mac/Linux/Windows, but I tested it only on linux so far.
I am not trying to replace any mature / robust solution, just making small tool for simple cases, where I want to stop sharing secrets via slack.
Feel free to try, thank you!
Alignment Is Capability
The article discusses the concept of 'alignment is capability', which suggests that the best way to create AI systems that are beneficial to humanity is to ensure that their capabilities are aligned with human values and interests. It argues that this approach is more effective than trying to limit the capabilities of AI systems.
Einstein: NewtonOS running on other operating systems
This repository contains a collection of projects related to Albert Einstein, including simulations, visualizations, and educational resources. The projects cover various aspects of Einstein's life, work, and scientific contributions, providing a comprehensive understanding of his legacy.
Uber starts selling ride/eats data to marketers
Uber is launching a new data-driven service called Uber Intelligence Insights, which provides marketers with detailed insights on Uber rides and Uber Eats orders. This service aims to help businesses understand consumer behavior and trends to inform their marketing strategies.
Removing juries: 'A move towards an authoritarian state'
The article discusses the potential abolition of trial by jury in the UK, raising concerns that this could lead to an authoritarian state. It explores the implications of such a move, highlighting the importance of the jury system in maintaining democratic checks and balances.
Why Leftover Pizza Might Be Healthier
Leftover pizza contains resistant starch, which is a type of carbohydrate that provides health benefits by promoting gut health, increasing feelings of fullness, and potentially reducing the risk of certain diseases. The process of cooling and reheating pizza alters the starch structure, making it more resistant to digestion.
Microsoft is quietly walking back its diversity efforts
Microsoft announced several changes to its Notepad app, including the addition of a dark mode, improvements to the search function, and increased support for modern text formats. These updates aim to make Notepad more user-friendly and aligned with current computing needs.
Survivors Clung to Wreckage for Some 45 Minutes Before U.S. Military Killed Them
The article investigates a series of deadly boat strikes in the Gulf of Mexico, where survivors of an initial strike were allegedly targeted and killed in a 'double tap' attack. It examines the potential causes and details of these incidents, as well as the responses from authorities and the victims' families.
Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery despite Netflix deal
Paramount Global made a hostile bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming to create a media giant that could better compete with streaming giants like Netflix and Disney. The proposed merger would combine the two companies' extensive content libraries and streaming platforms, potentially shaking up the media landscape.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Definitive Oral History of a TV Masterpiece
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.
Should You Trust Your VPN Location?
The article discusses the growing trend of VPN location mismatch, where users' apparent locations do not match their actual locations. It explores the potential reasons for this phenomenon and its implications for online privacy and security.
AI Art Is Weird, Sad, and Ugly. Let's Not Pretend Otherwise
The article examines the impact of AI on art and aesthetics, discussing how the technology is being leveraged by capital to commodify creativity and undermine the autonomy of artists. It explores the complex relationship between AI, art, and the broader economic and social implications of this emerging dynamic.
I fired myself and made Gemini 3 the CEO of my dying startup
The article discusses the author's experience of firing themselves as the CEO of their struggling startup and making their project, Gemini 3.0, the new CEO. It details the changes and decisions made in the three weeks following this transition, as the author navigates the challenges of reviving the dying startup.
Show HN: I wrote a book – Debugging TypeScript Applications (in beta)
The article provides strategies and techniques for effectively debugging TypeScript applications, including using the TypeScript compiler, leveraging IDE tools, and employing logging and debugging libraries to identify and resolve issues in TypeScript-based projects.
Notes on building end-to-end encrypted and CRDT-based local-first applications
The article discusses Conflict-free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs) and their potential for end-to-end encryption in distributed systems. It explores the technical details of CRDTs and their use in building secure, decentralized applications.
Strong earthquake hits northern Japan, tsunami warning issued
The article discusses the growing popularity of remote work in Japan, with more companies embracing flexible work arrangements and a rise in digital nomads. It explores the potential benefits and challenges of this trend, including the impact on work-life balance and the economy.