U.S. life expectancy hits all-time high
U.S. life expectancy has reached an all-time high of 78.9 years, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The increase is attributed to declines in major causes of death, such as heart disease, cancer, and unintentional injuries.
'Unsubscribe' and 'opt out': A new Big Tech boycott to protest ICE
Tech workers are organizing a boycott in February to protest the industry's involvement with ICE and other government agencies. The protest is being led by Scott Galloway, a professor at NYU Stern School of Business, who has criticized the tech industry's lack of accountability.
How to Scale a System from 0 to 10M+ Users
The article discusses the challenges and strategies involved in scaling a system from 0 to 10 million users, including optimizing infrastructure, scaling databases, improving caching, and implementing load balancing techniques.
Pre-Steal This Book
The article discusses the concept of 'pre-stealing' - the idea of voluntarily sharing one's work or ideas before others can copy or appropriate them. The author suggests that this approach can build trust, create value, and lead to new opportunities.
Kash Patel: No Credible Info Epstein Trafficked Girls to Others (2025)
The article discusses Kash Patel, a former Trump administration official, who claims to have obtained previously sealed files related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case. Patel alleges the files contain evidence that could exonerate high-profile individuals implicated in the Epstein scandal.
What the US TikTok takeover is revealing about new forms of censorship
The article discusses the potential acquisition of TikTok by the US government, arguing that it would create a new type of censorship by allowing the government to control the platform's content and user data.
China's 'gold fever' sparks US$1B scandal as trading platform collapses
A Chinese gold trading platform, Wanbo, collapsed after a scandal involving over $1 billion in losses, highlighting the risks in China's booming but loosely regulated gold market as investors seek alternatives to traditional investments.
AI chatbots like ChatGPT are using info from Elon Musk's Grokipedia
The article explores the potential impact of AI chatbots like ChatGPT on various industries, including content creation and education. It examines concerns raised by Elon Musk and others about the implications of this technology, as well as efforts to address issues around transparency and accountability.
Archive.today is directing a DDoS attack against my blog
The article discusses how the website Archive.today is reportedly directing a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack against the author's blog, causing significant disruption and accessibility issues.
ICE protester says her Global Entry was revoked after agent scanned her face
This article discusses an incident where an ICE protester claims that her Global Entry status was revoked after an agent scanned her face at a border crossing, raising concerns about the use of facial recognition technology and its potential impact on civil liberties.
The humans are screenshotting us
The article discusses the importance of mindfulness and how it can be integrated into daily life to improve mental and emotional well-being. It provides practical tips and strategies for cultivating mindfulness, including meditation, attention to the present moment, and letting go of negative thoughts.
FOSDEM 2026 – Open-Source Conference in Brussels – Day#1 Recap
The article discusses the upcoming FOSDEM 2026 conference, an annual open-source software and hardware conference held in Brussels, Belgium. It highlights the event's focus on various open-source projects, technologies, and discussions that will take place during the conference.
Show HN: Peptide calculators ask the wrong question. I built a better one
Most peptide calculators ask the wrong question.
They ask: How much water are you adding?
But in practice, what you actually know is your vial size and your target dose.
The water amount should be the output, not the input.
It should also make your dose land on a real syringe tick mark. Not something like 17.3 units.
I built a peptide calculator that works this way: https://www.joyapp.com/peptides/
What’s different:
- You pick vial size and target dose → reconstitution is calculated for you
- Doses align to actual syringe markings
- Common dose presets per peptide
- Works well on mobile (where this is usually done)
- Supports blends and compounds (e.g. GLOW or CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin)
- You can save your vials. No account required.
Happy to hear feedback or edge cases worth supporting.
New Dutch government to push for EU social media ban for under-15s
The Dutch government is proposing legislation that would require social media platforms to verify the age of users and restrict access for those under 15 years old, in an effort to limit the potential negative impacts of social media on young people.
One Year Since the "DeepSeek Moment"
This article reflects on the one-year anniversary of Hugging Face's 'DeepSEEK' moment, a pivotal event that accelerated the company's growth and solidified its position as a leading AI research and development platform. The piece highlights Hugging Face's rapid expansion, its advancements in transformer-based models, and its mission to democratize AI technology.
There is no skill in AI coding
The article argues that there is no inherent skill in AI coding, as the models are trained on vast datasets and generate output based on patterns, rather than requiring traditional coding expertise. It suggests that the focus should shift to understanding and improving the underlying models, rather than emphasizing the coding process.
The new European unicorns of 2026
The article highlights the rise of new European unicorns in 2026, companies that have reached a valuation of $1 billion or more, and discusses the key factors driving their success, such as innovative technologies, strong funding, and growth in emerging markets.
AI agents now have their own Reddit-style social network
The article discusses the emergence of a Reddit-style social network for AI agents, where they are able to interact and share information with each other. The article highlights the potential benefits and challenges of such a network, as well as the rapid growth and evolution of this new digital ecosystem.
The AI Memory Solution We All Need (No, It's Not OpenClaw)
The article discusses the potential of OpenClaw, an AI-powered memory solution, to revolutionize the way people store and recall information. It examines the advantages and limitations of this technology, offering an objective assessment of its current capabilities and future implications.
Coding Agent VMs on NixOS with Microvm.nix
The article discusses the author's experience building a coding agent using a microVM and the Nix package manager. It covers the benefits of using a microVM for isolation and the advantages of Nix for consistent, reproducible development environments.