Beating Google's kernelCTF PoW using AVX512
The article discusses the Krypton Capture The Flag (KCTF) virtual defensive FORP (VDF) training platform, which aims to provide a realistic cybersecurity training environment for security professionals to enhance their skills in detecting and responding to various cyber threats.
Silicon Valley finally has a big electronics retailer again: Micro Center opens
The article provides a visual tour of Micro Center's newly opened store in Santa Clara, California. It showcases the store's modern layout, extensive product selection, and customer-centric features designed to enhance the shopping experience.
De Bruijn notation, and why it's useful
The article explains the concept of de Bruijn sequences, which are cyclic sequences that contain all possible substrings of a given length. It explores the mathematical properties and applications of these sequences in the field of computer science, such as in cryptography and network analysis.
Cap: Lightweight, modern open-source CAPTCHA alternative using proof-of-work
Cap.js is an open-source, lightweight JavaScript library that provides a simple and flexible way to handle capitalization and case transformations in text. It offers a range of customizable features for handling different capitalization styles and languages.
Valkey Turns One: Community fork of Redis
The article discusses the one-year anniversary of Valkey, a community-driven fork of Redis that has gained significant traction, outperforming the original Redis project in various aspects according to the author.
When will M&S take online orders again?
This article discusses the ongoing issues with Marks and Spencer's online ordering system, including delayed deliveries, missing items, and poor customer service. It examines the challenges the company faces in adapting its operations to meet growing online demand.
Show HN: Asdf Overlay – High performance in-game overlay library for Windows
I am making a open source overlay library.
Game overlay is for rendering contents on top of game screen. Representative examples are Discord and Steam in-game overlay. They are complicated because it has to hook rendering part of a game.
Asdf overlay provides easy to use interfaces for rendering on top of game screen. I recognize game performance degradation due to overlay rendering, so GPU shared texture was used to avoid CPU framebuffer copy. Asdf Overlay is capable of rendering full screen overlay without noticeable performance loss.
Vibe coding is not the same as using an AI assistant
The article discusses the drawbacks of constantly refactoring and rewriting code, known as 'vibe coding', and suggests focusing on building features and solving problems instead of constantly optimizing the codebase.
The Gmail app will now create AI summaries
Google's Gmail app will start automatically generating AI-powered summaries of emails, even if users don't request them. This feature aims to help users quickly digest email content, but may raise privacy and control concerns.
Every 5x5 Nonogram
This article introduces the concept of 5x5 nonograms, a type of logic puzzle where players must fill in a grid based on numeric clues. It provides an overview of the rules and strategies for solving these compact but challenging puzzles.
Irritation Is Inspiration
The article explores the concept of irritation, discussing how it can be a negative emotion that impacts our daily lives, but also how it can serve as a catalyst for personal growth and positive change if approached with the right mindset.
Governor Tina Kotek signs legislation to end child marriage in Oregon
Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon has signed legislation to end child marriage in the state, effectively raising the minimum age to marry to 18 years old. This new law aims to protect minors from being forced into marriage and the associated risks.
Why Writing by Hand Is Better for Memory and Learning
The article explores research suggesting that writing by hand is more effective for memory and learning compared to typing on a keyboard. It discusses the neurological and cognitive benefits of handwriting, including improved information processing, retention, and focus.
Trump Taps Palantir to Create Master Database on Every American
This article examines the relationship between former President Trump's administration and the data analytics firm Palantir, highlighting concerns about the government's use of personal data and lack of transparency around these agreements.
Bluesky has caught on with many news influencers, but X remains popular
The article discusses the popularity of the social media platform BluesSky among news influencers, while X remains a widely used platform. It examines the factors driving the adoption of BluesSky and the continued dominance of X in the social media landscape.
Mercury's High Risk, High Rewards Strategy Runs into Regulatory Reality
Mercury, a fintech startup, has adopted a high-risk, high-rewards strategy by focusing on serving high-growth technology companies and providing them with banking and financial services. The company's approach involves taking on more risk but aims to achieve higher returns compared to traditional banks.
ROCm is an open-source stack for graphics processing unit (GPU) computation
The ROCm (Radeon Open Compute) project provides a platform for GPU-accelerated computing using AMD GPUs. It includes a open-source software stack, drivers, and tools to enable high-performance computing, machine learning, and data analytics on AMD hardware.
America needs to make its cities family-friendly again
The article discusses the growing trend of companies in the US and Europe offering 'bossware' software that monitors employee productivity, raising concerns about privacy and worker surveillance. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such technologies in the changing landscape of remote and hybrid work.
The Costs of AI: Why Your Cloud Bill Is Exploding
The article discusses the hidden costs of using AI in the cloud, such as the increasing computational requirements and associated cloud storage and data transfer fees, which can lead to unexpectedly high cloud bills for businesses. It provides insights into managing these costs and optimizing AI workloads to keep cloud expenses under control.
Please reconsider donating to the WordPress Foundation
The article argues that the WordPress Foundation should reconsider its donation policies, as it is an influential organization that could better support the broader open-source ecosystem instead of focusing solely on its own projects.