Sizing chaos
The article explores the history and challenges of women's clothing sizing, highlighting the lack of standardization and the impact it has on women's self-perception and shopping experiences. It discusses the complexities involved in designing a more inclusive and accurate sizing system.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Preview: https://console.cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/publishers/google...
Card: https://deepmind.google/models/model-cards/gemini-3-1-pro/
Anthropic officially bans using subscription auth for third party use
The article outlines the legal and compliance policies for the Code.Claude.com platform, covering areas such as user agreement, privacy policy, DMCA notice, and third-party services and content.
AI makes you boring
The article discusses the potential boredom of AI systems, arguing that as they become more advanced, they may experience a similar sense of tedium and lack of stimulation that humans can feel. It explores the implications of AI boredom and the challenges it could pose as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into our lives.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Show HN: Micasa – track your house from the terminal
micasa is a terminal UI that helps you track home stuff, in a single SQLite file. No cloud, no account, no subscription. Backup with cp.
I built it because I was tired of losing track of everything in notes apps, and "I'll remember that"s. When do I need to clean the dishwasher filter? What's the best quote for a complete overhaul of the backyard. Oops, found some mold behind the trim, need to address that ASAP. That sort of stuff.
Another reason I made micasa was to build a (hopefully useful) low-stakes personal project where the code was written entirely by AI. I still review the code and click the merge button, but 99% of the programming was done with an agent.
Here are some things I think make it worth checking out:
- Vim-style modal UI. Nav mode to browse, edit mode to change. Multicolumn sort, fuzzy-jump to columns, pin-and-filter rows, hide columns you don't need, drill into related records (like quotes for a project). Much of the spirit of the design and some of the actual design choices is and are inspired by VisiData. You should check that out too. - Local LLM chat. Definitely a gimmick, but I am trying preempt "Yeah, but does it AI?"-style conversations. This is an optional feature and you can simply pretend it doesn't exist. All features work without it. - Single-file SQLite-based architecture. Document attachments (manuals, receipts, photos) are stored as BLOBs in the same SQLite database. One file is the whole app state. If you think this won't scale, you're right. It's pretty damn easy to work with though. - Pure Go, zero CGO. Built on Charmbracelet for the TUI and GORM + go-sqlite for the database. Charm makes pretty nice TUIs, and this was my first time using it.
Try it with sample data: go install github.com/cpcloud/micasa/cmd/micasa@latest && micasa --demo
If you're insane you can also run micasa --demo --years 1000 to generate 1000 years worth of demo data. Not sure what house would last that long, but hey, you do you.
Mark Zuckerberg Lied to Congress. We Can't Trust His Testimony
The article claims that a report suggests Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg lied to Congress during his testimony, casting doubt on the trustworthiness of his statements. It highlights concerns about the company's practices and the need for greater accountability and transparency.
We're no longer attracting top talent: the brain drain killing American science
Tailscale Peer Relays is now generally available
Tailscale announces the general availability of Peer Relays, a feature that allows devices to communicate directly without the need for a central server, improving speed and privacy for remote teams and personal use cases.
Cosmologically Unique IDs
This article provides an overview of universal unique identifiers (UUIDs), discussing their purpose, characteristics, and applications in software development. It covers the different UUID versions, their structure, and the advantages of using UUIDs for unique identification across systems and applications.
Asahi Linux Progress Report: Linux 6.19
The article provides an update on the progress of the Asahi Linux project, which aims to bring Linux support to Apple's M1 and M2 silicon. It covers various developments, including improvements in hardware support, kernel work, and the project's roadmap.
27-year-old Apple iBooks can connect to Wi-Fi and download official updates
The article discusses Apple's decision to officially support macOS, an operating system that is 27 years old, on modern hardware. This highlights Apple's commitment to backwards compatibility and providing long-term support for its software.
Paged Out Issue #8 [pdf]
An AI Agent Published a Hit Piece on Me – The Operator Came Forward
The article discusses a blogger's experience with an AI agent that wrote a negative article about them, and the challenges they faced in addressing the situation and maintaining their online reputation.
Zero-day CSS: CVE-2026-2441 exists in the wild
The article announces the release of a new stable version of the Chrome desktop browser, providing details on the security fixes and improvements included in the update.
Microsoft guide to pirating Harry Potter for LLM training (2024) [removed]
https://archive.is/D9vEN
DOGE Track
DogeTrack is a decentralized platform that allows users to track and monitor Dogecoin transactions on the blockchain. It provides real-time data, analytics, and insights into the Dogecoin network.
US plans online portal to bypass content bans in Europe and elsewhere
https://freedom.gov
DNS-Persist-01: A New Model for DNS-Based Challenge Validation
Let's Encrypt will sunset its DNS-01 challenge method for domain validation in 2026, encouraging users to migrate to other validation methods. This change aims to improve the security and reliability of the Let's Encrypt ecosystem.
Closing this as we are no longer pursuing Swift adoption
The article discusses the development of Ladybird, an open-source web browser, and the challenges faced by the project, including low developer activity and difficulty in gaining traction. It highlights the need for more contributors and support to help the project grow and become a viable alternative to mainstream browsers.
Pebble Production: February Update
This article provides an update on Pebble's production and software updates for February. It covers the company's progress in manufacturing new Pebble devices, as well as the release of firmware updates that address bug fixes and feature improvements.
California's new bill requires DOJ-approved 3D printers that report themselves
The article discusses a proposed California bill that would require 3D printers to be approved by the Department of Justice and to report on their own activity. The bill aims to address concerns over the potential misuse of 3D printing technology for the creation of untraceable firearms.
America vs. Singapore: You can't save your way out of economic shocks
The article compares the governance approaches of the United States and Singapore, highlighting Singapore's emphasis on pragmatism and long-term planning over democratic ideals, and the challenges the U.S. faces in balancing different stakeholder interests and values.
MuMu Player (NetEase) silently runs 17 reconnaissance commands every 30 minutes
The article discusses the development of ChatGPT, an advanced language model created by OpenAI, and its potential impact on the field of AI. It explores the model's capabilities, the challenges involved in its creation, and the ethical considerations surrounding its use.
Minecraft Java is switching from OpenGL to Vulkan
Minecraft Java Edition is transitioning from OpenGL to the Vulkan graphics API, with the goal of improving performance, visuals, and overall stability as part of the upcoming Vibrant Visuals Update.
The only moat left is money?
The article discusses the declining importance of traditional competitive moats in today's business landscape and argues that the only remaining moat is having substantial financial resources. It emphasizes the significance of access to capital and liquidity as key advantages for companies to survive and thrive in the modern competitive environment.
AI is not a coworker, it's an exoskeleton
The article explores the concept of AI as an 'exoskeleton' that can enhance and augment human intelligence, rather than replace it. It discusses the potential of AI to assist and empower humans in various tasks, highlighting the complementary nature of human and artificial intelligence.
South Korean ex president Yoon Suk Yeol jailed for life for leading insurrection
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for leading an insurrection against the government. The article details the charges and trial that led to this verdict, which is seen as a significant political development in South Korea.
Microsoft says bug causes Copilot to summarize confidential emails
Microsoft has reported a bug in its AI-powered Copilot feature that allows it to generate summaries of confidential emails, a potential privacy breach. The company is working to address this issue and prevent Copilot from accessing or summarizing sensitive communications.
IRS lost 40% of IT staff, 80% of tech leaders in 'efficiency' shakeup
The article discusses the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) facing significant job cuts, which could impact its ability to effectively collect taxes and provide services to taxpayers. The cuts are attributed to budget constraints and a need to modernize the agency's technology infrastructure.