How a French judge was digitally cut off by the USA
A French judge was denied access to online court records due to U.S. sanctions, highlighting tensions between national sovereignty and extraterritorial enforcement of American laws. The incident underscores the challenges posed by the globalization of digital services and the potential for such actions to disrupt the administration of justice.
HP and Dell disable HEVC support built into their laptops' CPUs
HP and Dell have disabled HEVC hardware decoding support built into their laptop CPUs, citing performance and battery life concerns. This change affects the ability of users to play high-quality video content on these systems.
Arduino published updated terms and conditions: no longer an open commons
Previous thread: The Death of Arduino? - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45984143
How Cops Are Using Flock's ALPR Network to Surveil Protesters and Activists
The article discusses how law enforcement agencies are using Flock Safety's Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) network to monitor protesters and activists, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties. It highlights the growing use of this technology for surveillance purposes beyond its original intent of combating crime.
You can make PS2 games in JavaScript
The article discusses how developers can now create PlayStation 2 games using JavaScript, leveraging a newly released emulator called PSFXR. This allows for the development of retro-style games that can run on modern web browsers, expanding the possibilities for JavaScript-based game creation.
Making a Small RPG
The article discusses the process of creating a small RPG game, including the use of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, as well as the design and implementation of game mechanics, such as character creation, inventory management, and combat systems.
XBMC 4.0 for the Original Xbox
The article announces the release of XBMC 4.0 for the original Xbox, a significant update to the popular media center software that brings improved performance, new features, and enhanced support for the aging game console.
The New AI Consciousness Paper
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S136466132...
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
A new study finds that the economic impact of Brexit on the UK has been twice as severe as the government's official estimate, with significant losses in trade and investment.
Make product worse, get money
The article explores the concept of 'worse is better,' which suggests that simpler, less feature-rich solutions can sometimes be more successful than more complex, comprehensive ones. It examines the tradeoffs and advantages of this approach in software development and other domains.
McDonald's is losing its low-income customers: a symptom of the wealth divide
McDonald's is struggling to attract low-income customers as the cost of living rises and competition from cheaper alternatives increases. The company is exploring strategies to regain its appeal among this key demographic, including potential menu changes and price adjustments.
Command Lines
This article explores the use of command-line interfaces (CLIs) for interacting with AI-powered coding tools, highlighting their advantages over graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for tasks such as code generation, analysis, and deployment.
Brazil charges 31 people in major carbon credit fraud investigation
Brazilian authorities have charged 31 people in connection with a major carbon credit fraud investigation. The alleged scheme involved the sale of fraudulent carbon credits, depriving the government of millions of dollars in revenue and undermining the integrity of Brazil's carbon credit system.
Private Equity's New Venture: Youth Sports
The article explores the increasing involvement of private equity firms in youth sports, particularly in the hockey industry. It examines how this trend has led to higher costs, reduced accessibility, and the prioritization of profit over the well-being of young athletes.
How/why to sweep async tasks under a Postgres table
The article discusses a new task management system called PG Task, which aims to simplify project management for individuals and teams. It highlights the key features of PG Task, including its intuitive interface, customizable views, and collaboration tools.
Is C++26 getting destructive move semantics?
The article discusses the potential changes to the C26 standard, specifically regarding the introduction of destructive move semantics. It examines the implications and potential impacts of this new feature on C++ programming practices.
UK bar bans solo-drinkers to 'protect customers'
The article discusses how climate change is impacting the cultural heritage of indigenous communities in the Arctic, as rising temperatures and melting permafrost threaten the preservation of ancient artifacts, burial sites, and traditional knowledge passed down over generations.
Trump administration eliminates protections for endangered species
The Trump administration has proposed rollbacks to the Endangered Species Act, making it easier to remove species from the protected list and weakening regulations around habitat protections and consideration of climate change impacts.
You can make smells with ultrasound
The article explores the fascinating world of the olfactory system, examining how our sense of smell works, the importance of smell in our daily lives, and the latest research on the link between smell and memory, emotion, and cognition.
Show HN: Revise
The article discusses the benefits of revising and editing one's writing, emphasizing the importance of taking the time to refine and improve one's work, rather than rushing to publish or submit it without proper revision.