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The article discusses the growing concerns around the centralization of the internet and the potential risks it poses, particularly in terms of privacy, censorship, and control. It highlights the need for decentralized alternatives like the Fediverse, which aims to provide a more democratic and user-centric approach to online communication and content sharing.

The article discusses the current shortage of hard disk drives (HDDs) and its impact on the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. It highlights how leading HDD manufacturer Western Digital has experienced significant supply challenges, leading to shortages and increased demand for AI-focused storage solutions.

The article discusses the Israeli spyware firm NSO Group and its Pegasus software, which was accidentally revealed to have been used to target political leaders, activists, and journalists worldwide. It examines the ethical and legal implications of the widespread use of such powerful surveillance tools without proper oversight or accountability.

The article discusses the work of the Unicode Message Format Working Group, which aims to improve and standardize message formatting across programming languages and platforms to enhance internationalization and localization of software.

The Ministry of Justice has ordered the deletion of the UK's largest court reporting database, citing concerns over privacy and data protection. The move has sparked controversy and debate over the balance between transparency in the justice system and individual privacy rights.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has reportedly issued hundreds of subpoenas to identify and potentially prosecute individuals who have criticized the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency online, raising concerns about free speech and government overreach.

The article discusses the current shortage of hard disk drives (HDDs) and its impact on the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. It highlights how leading HDD manufacturer Western Digital has experienced significant supply challenges, leading to shortages and increased demand for AI-focused storage solutions.

This article provides an overview of XMPP, TURN, STUN, and Coturn, and how they can be used together with the Prosody XMPP server to enable secure and reliable real-time communication in web applications.

The Cincinnati Animal Care Shelter warns that microchips used to identify pets may fail after a major microchip company went out of business, leaving pet owners and shelters with limited options to track lost animals.

The article explores the controversy surrounding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment to lead the Department of Health and Human Services' new AI chatbot initiative, which has raised concerns about the potential spread of misinformation and the influence of anti-vaccination views.

The article announces the release of the last version of Varnish Cache, a popular open-source web application accelerator. It highlights the key changes and improvements made in this version, including security fixes, performance enhancements, and updated features.

The article discusses the Trump administration's efforts to suppress and distort scientific information, particularly related to climate change, during its time in office. It examines the administration's actions to downplay and deny the scientific consensus on climate change and its impacts.

The article profiles Sam Stroozas, a Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) employee known as the 'Bathrobe Lady' for her work from home during the pandemic. It discusses Stroozas' role at MPR, her unique work attire, and how she has become a recognizable figure among MPR listeners.

Cybercriminals are targeting job seekers by disguising malware as developer coding challenges, aiming to steal sensitive information and gain unauthorized access to systems. Researchers warn that these fake job recruiters are using deceptive tactics to trick applicants and compromise their devices.

The article discusses the recent setbacks in clean energy policies in the US, highlighting the political and economic challenges faced in transitioning to renewable energy sources and the need for sustained policy support to drive the clean energy revolution.

I built *snkvDB* — a single-header, ACID-compliant key-value store with zero setup.

https://github.com/hash-anu/snkv

### Why I built this

I wanted something as simple as a hashmap, but:

* persistent * crash-safe * no external dependencies * easy to drop into any C/C++ project

Most KV stores are either:

* too heavy (servers, background processes), or * too low-level (you manage everything)

snkvDB tries to sit in between.

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### What it is

* Single-header KV store (just include and use) * ACID compliant (thanks to SQLite) * No server, no config, no build system required * Works like a simple embedded database

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### Under the hood

snkvDB is built on SQLite’s storage engine (B-Tree backend), so you get:

* durability * transactions * mature, battle-tested storage

But the API is simplified to a minimal KV interface.

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### When to use it

* Embedding storage in CLI tools or small apps * Replacing ad-hoc file storage * Lightweight persistence without running a DB server

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### Benchmarks

I’ve compared it with RocksDB and LMDB here: https://github.com/hash-anu/snkv

TL;DR:

* Faster than RocksDB for small/medium workloads * Easier to use than LMDB * Balanced read/write performance

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### Trade-offs

* Not for write-heavy, high-throughput workloads (RocksDB is better there) * LMDB can be faster for pure reads * This prioritizes simplicity + safety over raw performance

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Would love feedback, especially on:

* API design * performance * real-world use cases

The article explores the potential impact of language models like GPT-3 on the way we communicate, raising concerns about the increasing disconnect between words and their real-world consequences, and the challenges this poses for maintaining accountability and ethical decision-making.

Singapore authorities report that Chinese-backed hackers have targeted the country's largest phone companies in a widespread cybersecurity attack dubbed 'Salt Typhoon.' The attack aimed to gain unauthorized access to sensitive customer data and disrupt communications infrastructure.

This article explores the beauty and challenges of coastal mountain walks, highlighting the picturesque landscapes, physical demands, and safety considerations that hikers should be aware of when embarking on these scenic outdoor adventures.

Tanin is an open-source project that provides a lightweight, high-performance, and extensible backend framework for building modern web applications. It offers a modular design, support for various data sources, and a focus on developer productivity and ease of use.