Children with cancer scammed out of millions fundraised for their treatment
The article discusses the global chip shortage, its impact on various industries, and efforts by governments and companies to address the problem. It highlights the importance of semiconductor chips in modern technology and the challenges faced in meeting the surging demand.
Erdős Problem #1026
The article explores the history and significance of Erdős problem 126, a long-standing unsolved problem in mathematics that deals with the distribution of prime numbers. It discusses the origins of the problem, the attempts to solve it, and its importance in the field of number theory.
Bonsai: A Voxel Engine, from scratch
The article provides an overview of the Bonsai project, an open-source platform for developing and managing complex distributed systems. It highlights Bonsai's key features, including its modular architecture, support for multiple programming languages, and ability to handle large-scale deployments.
VS Code deactivates IntelliCode in favor of the paid Copilot
Microsoft has decided to deactivate the free IntelliCode feature in Visual Studio Code in favor of its paid Copilot AI-based code assistance tool. This move aims to encourage users to subscribe to Copilot, which offers more advanced code suggestions and completion features.
SoundCloud confirms breach after member data stolen, VPN access disrupted
SoundCloud confirms a security breach where member data was stolen, and their VPN access was disrupted. The company is investigating the incident and working to restore normal operations.
I'm a Tech Lead, and nobody listens to me. What should I do?
This article explores the challenges faced by tech leads who struggle to have their ideas and suggestions heard by their teams. It offers practical advice on how to improve communication, build trust, and effectively influence decision-making processes.
The biggest heat pumps in the world
The article discusses the increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and the efforts of major automakers to transition towards electric models. It highlights the environmental and cost-saving benefits of EVs, as well as the challenges in scaling up EV production and expanding charging infrastructure to meet growing demand.
ArkhamMirror: Airgapped investigation platform with CIA-style hypothesis testing
The article discusses the ArkhamMirror, a project that aims to create a web-based interface for the Arkham Horror tabletop game. The project provides a platform for players to manage game data, track gameplay, and share resources with the community.
O'saasy License Agreement
Osaasy.dev is a website that provides resources and tools for developers, including a code editor, project management tools, and a community forum. The site aims to help developers streamline their workflow and collaborate more effectively.
Should we fear Microsoft's monopoly?
The article discusses the potential risks of Microsoft's growing dominance in the software market, focusing on concerns over its monopolistic power and the impact on consumer choice, innovation, and fair competition.
Japan to revise romanization rules for first time in 70 years
A Japanese government panel has recommended revising the Hepburn romanization system, which is used to transliterate Japanese words into the Latin alphabet. The proposed changes aim to make the system more consistent and user-friendly for non-Japanese speakers.
New citizenship rules for Canadians born or adopted abroad are now in effect
The Government of Canada has implemented new citizenship rules for Canadians born or adopted abroad. These rules aim to simplify the process and provide more Canadians with access to Canadian citizenship.
EU household real income per capita up 22% since 2004
The article discusses the European Union's Eurostat report on the impact of energy prices on inflation in the EU in October 2022. It highlights the significant contribution of energy prices to the high inflation rates observed across the Member States during this period.
Designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction
The White House has designated fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, granting new authorities to respond to its growing threat as a lethal synthetic opioid fueling the overdose crisis in the United States.
Murder-suicide case shows OpenAI selectively hides data after users die
OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, has faced questions about what happens to users' chat logs when they die, but the company has refused to provide details on its data retention policies, raising concerns about privacy and data ownership.
The Laffer Curve in Action
The article discusses the Laffer curve, which suggests that there is an optimal tax rate that maximizes government revenue. It examines how the Laffer curve has played out in various countries and time periods, with a focus on the effects of tax cuts and their impact on government revenue.
The Cliff of Infrastructure as Code
The article discusses the concept of the 'Cliff of IAC' (Infrastructure as Code), which describes the challenges and complexities organizations face when transitioning from traditional infrastructure management to a comprehensive IAC approach. It highlights the importance of addressing these challenges to successfully implement and maintain an effective IAC system.
November in Servo: monthly releases, context menus, parallel CSS parsing, and m
The article discusses the progress of the Servo browser engine in November 2025, including improvements to the layout engine, WebRender, and the WebGL implementation, as well as the ongoing work to support the WASM (WebAssembly) standard and enable advanced features like WebXR.
State of HTML 2025 Results
The article provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of HTML and its projected evolution by the year 2025, covering emerging technologies, industry trends, and the changing landscape of web development.
Show HN: A new technique for LLM tool calling and OSS library for it
If agent's tools are exposed as functions/objects in a Python REPL (as opposed to JSON schemas) they perform better, I linked the explainer article we wrote, but if you want to jump straight in check out the docs! https://docs.symbolica.ai/