ICE seeks industry input on ad tech location data for investigative use
ICE is seeking input from the industry on the use of ad tech and location data for investigative purposes. The article discusses ICE's interest in leveraging these data sources to enhance its enforcement and investigative capabilities.
Wirth's Revenge
The article explores the concept of 'Wirth's Revenge', a phenomenon where programming languages become more complex over time, contradicting the original simplicity principles espoused by Niklaus Wirth. It delves into the factors that contribute to this trend and the challenges faced by language designers in maintaining language simplicity.
BMW's Newest "Innovation" Is a Logo-Shaped Middle Finger to Right to Repair
BMW has redesigned its iconic logo, creating a middle finger-shaped symbol that is seen as a direct challenge to the right-to-repair movement. The new logo is viewed as a bold statement against consumers' ability to repair their own vehicles.
Show HN: Micropolis/SimCity Clone in Emacs Lisp
This is a little game implemented over a week of tinkering and targeting Emacs.
The point is both to have fun with this kind of simulations, and also explore the "functional core / imperative shell" approach to architecture. I also developed a tile and tile effect definition DSL, which makes this even easier to extend. From this point of view it's a success: easy testing, easy extension,
Gameplay-wise the simulation is too simplistic, and needs input from people interested in this kind of toys. The original Micropolis/SimSity is the last time I built a virtual city.
Nanobot: Ultra-Lightweight Alternative to OpenClaw
The article describes the development of a nanoscale robot, or 'nanobot', that can be remotely controlled and used for various medical and industrial applications. The nanobot is designed to be biocompatible, capable of navigating through biological environments, and able to perform tasks such as targeted drug delivery and minimally invasive surgery.
Valve's Steam Machine has been delayed, and the RAM crisis will impact pricing
Valve has delayed the launch of its Steam Machine gaming consoles and the accompanying Steam Controller, citing pricing and memory issues. The company is working to address these challenges before releasing the products to the market.
Protecting Our Right to Sue Federal Agents Who Violate the Constitution
The article discusses the importance of protecting the right to sue federal agents who violate constitutional rights, and how a Supreme Court decision could undermine this crucial accountability measure.
Study: Older Cannabis Users Have Larger Brains, Better Cognition
A study found that cannabis usage in middle-aged and older adults is associated with larger brain volume and better cognitive function, suggesting potential benefits in these age groups.
The Missing Layer
The article explores the concept of a 'missing layer' in software development, where certain crucial aspects of the system are overlooked or not properly addressed. It discusses the importance of identifying and addressing this missing layer to ensure the overall robustness and reliability of the system.
The CIA Is Sunsetting the World Factbook
The CIA is discontinuing the World Factbook, a comprehensive reference guide on countries and territories worldwide, citing budget cuts and a shift in priorities. The decision has raised concerns among researchers and data enthusiasts who rely on the Factbook as a valuable resource for geopolitical and demographic information.
Battle-Testing Lynx at Allegro
The article discusses Allegro's experience with battle-testing Lynx.js, a JavaScript library for building high-performance web applications. It highlights the challenges Allegro faced, the solutions they implemented, and the lessons learned from stress-testing Lynx.js to ensure its reliability and scalability.
Open secrets about Hacker News
The article explores the inner workings of Hacker News, a popular online community for tech enthusiasts, highlighting the platform's opaque moderation practices, algorithm, and the influence of 'power users' in shaping discussions and content.
Supreme Court allows California to use congressional map benefitting Democrats
The Supreme Court has allowed California to use a congressional map that is seen as benefitting the Democratic party, rejecting a request from Republicans to block the map before the 2024 elections.
CIA to Sunset the World Factbook
The CIA has announced the closure of the World Factbook, a popular online resource that provided detailed information about countries around the world. The decision has been met with disappointment from users who relied on the Factbook as a valuable source of data and analysis.
Show HN: FIPSPad – a FIPS 140-3 and NIST SP 800-53 minimal Notepad app in Rust
FIPSPad is an open-source software project that aims to provide a secure and privacy-focused notepad application, incorporating FIPS-validated cryptographic algorithms to protect user data. The project focuses on developing a cross-platform solution that is easy to use and offers advanced security features for sensitive information.
How we made geo joins 400× faster with H3 indexes
The article discusses how the team at Floe used the H3 geospatial indexing system to significantly improve the performance of geo-join operations, achieving a 400% speed improvement over their previous approach.
CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool
The article discusses the Trump administration's decision to end the CIA's production of the World Factbook, a long-standing reference guide on countries around the world. This move was attributed to Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe, who cited a need to focus on more pressing national security priorities.
Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes and names, despite redaction efforts
The article discusses the release of files related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier accused of sex trafficking. The files provide new details about Epstein's extensive network of contacts, including prominent individuals from various fields.
Living Through the Cultural Revolution
The article discusses the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the future of work, exploring how AI may disrupt and transform various industries, and the need for policymakers and workers to adapt to these changes.
Show HN: CLI tool to convert Markdown to rich HTML clipboard content
At work I need to use Teams. It supports a few Markdown features, but the editing experience for long message isn't smooth. So, I often write in nvim, preview it in the browser and then copy paste to Teams. This tool help me get rid of the review and copy step.
Build with Rust + Claude Code. Tested on Windows and Mac, should works on Ubuntu as well.
Caveats: it's still up to the pasted app to handle the HTML clipboard content.