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The Singularity will occur on a Tuesday
The article explores the concept of the technological singularity, a hypothetical point in time when technological growth becomes so rapid that it leads to unforeseeable changes in human civilization. It discusses the potential impacts and implications of the singularity, including the possibility of superintelligent artificial intelligence and the transformation of the human condition.
Why is the sky blue?
The article explains the scientific reason behind the sky's blue color, which is caused by the scattering of sunlight by air molecules, a phenomenon known as Rayleigh scattering. It discusses how this process leads to the predominance of blue wavelengths in the sky's appearance.
Europe's $24T Breakup with Visa and Mastercard Has Begun
The European Union is taking steps to reduce its reliance on the major credit card networks Visa and Mastercard, with the goal of creating a homegrown alternative payment system that would give the EU more control over cross-border transactions and reduce fees charged to merchants and consumers.
Google Fulfilled ICE Subpoena Demanding Student Journalist Credit Card Number
A student journalist at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) received a subpoena from Google, demanding information about their reporting on a contract between Google and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The article explores the implications of this subpoena and the potential chilling effects it could have on press freedom and academic research.
I started programming when I was 7. I'm 50 now and the thing I loved has changed
The article explores the author's emotional response to changes in a cherished hobby, reflecting on the challenges of adapting to evolving interests and the bittersweet nature of personal growth and transformation.
Discord Alternatives, Ranked
This article explores various Discord alternatives, highlighting their features and use cases to help readers find the best communication platform for their needs, whether it's for gaming, business, or personal use.
Converting a $3.88 analog clock from Walmart into a ESP8266-based Wi-Fi clock
This article describes the development of a WiFi-enabled analog clock using an ESP8266 microcontroller. The clock can display the current time on a 12-hour analog interface and can be set remotely through a web interface.
Oxide raises $200M Series C
Oxide Computer, a hardware and software company, has raised $200 million in Series C funding to accelerate the development of its cloud infrastructure and data center technologies. The funding will enable Oxide to expand its engineering team and further its mission of building high-performance, energy-efficient computing systems.
Frontier AI agents violate ethical constraints 30–50% of time, pressured by KPIs
GitHub is down again
The article reports on an incident that caused a widespread outage of GitHub services, affecting users globally. The incident was caused by a network configuration change, which the GitHub team worked quickly to identify and resolve to restore normal service.
Jury told that Meta, Google 'engineered addiction' at landmark US trial
A lawsuit alleges that Meta and Google purposefully designed their social media platforms to be addictive, causing harm to users, especially children and adolescents. The lawsuit claims these tech giants prioritized profits over user well-being and seeks to hold them accountable for their actions.
Ex-GitHub CEO launches a new developer platform for AI agents
The article introduces Entire, a new platform that aims to revolutionize the way people interact with the digital world by providing a seamless and personalized experience. It highlights Entire's vision to create a more connected and empowered digital ecosystem.
Show HN: Algorithmically finding the longest line of sight on Earth
We're Tom and Ryan and we teamed up to build an algorithm with Rust and SIMD to exhaustively search for the longest line of sight on the planet. We can confirm that a previously speculated view between Pik Dankova in Kyrgyzstan and the Hindu Kush in China is indeed the longest, at 530km.
We go into all the details at https://alltheviews.world
And there's an interactive map with over 1 billion longest lines, covering the whole world at https://map.alltheviews.world Just click on any point and it'll load its longest line of sight.
Some of you may remember Tom's post[1] from a few months ago about how to efficiently pack visibility tiles for computing the entire planet. Well now it's done. The compute run itself took 100s of AMD Turin cores, 100s of GBs of RAM, a few TBs of disk and 2 days of constant runtime on multiple machines.
If you are interested in the technical details, Ryan and I have written extensively about the algorithm and pipeline that got us here:
* Tom's blog post: https://tombh.co.uk/longest-line-of-sight
* Ryan's technical breakdown: https://ryan.berge.rs/posts/total-viewshed-algorithm
This was a labor of love and we hope it inspires you both technically and naturally, to get you out seeing some of these vast views for yourselves!
1. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45485227
Qwen-Image-2.0: Professional infographics, exquisite photorealism
Qwen Image 2.0 is a powerful AI-powered image generation tool that allows users to create high-quality, custom images by providing textual descriptions. The article highlights the tool's advanced capabilities, including the ability to generate images with specific styles, compositions, and subjects.
Sandboxels
This interactive website allows users to create and manipulate virtual sand, water, and other elements, simulating various natural phenomena in a sandbox-like environment.
Rust implementation of Mistral's Voxtral Mini 4B Realtime runs in your browser
The article describes the creation of a mini real-time audio processing library called Voxtral, which is written in Rust and designed for low-latency audio applications. The library provides a set of modular components that can be used to build custom audio processing pipelines.
Another GitHub outage in the same day
GitHub experienced a major service disruption, leading to widespread outages and degraded performance for its platform. The incident was caused by a significant network incident, and GitHub worked to restore services as quickly as possible.
Hard-braking events as indicators of road segment crash risk
The article explores using hard braking events as indicators of road segment crash risk. It presents a data-driven approach to identify high-risk road segments by analyzing vehicle braking patterns, which can help inform infrastructure improvements and safety interventions.
Clean-room implementation of Half-Life 2 on the Quake 1 engine
The article discusses the Half-Life 2 (HL2) game engine and its significance in the gaming industry. It highlights HL2's advanced graphics, physics-based gameplay, and its influence on the development of other game engines.
Nobody knows how the whole system works
The article discusses the inherent complexity of systems, where no single individual or group can fully understand how the whole system works. It highlights the importance of recognizing and managing this complexity, rather than attempting to impose simplistic solutions.
Irish man with valid US work permit held in ICE detention for five months
AT&T, Verizon blocking release of Salt Typhoon security assessment reports
A U.S. senator claims that AT&T and Verizon are blocking the release of a security assessment for the upcoming Satellite and Terrestrial Network (SALT) system, which is designed to provide backup communications in the event of a large-scale natural disaster or cyberattack.
Pure C, CPU-only inference with Mistral Voxtral Realtime 4B speech to text model
The article discusses the implementation of a voice-controlled audio player called Voxtral, which allows users to control music playback using voice commands. It covers the technical details of the project, including the use of the STM32 microcontroller and the design of the voice recognition algorithm.
LiftKit – UI where "everything derives from the golden ratio"
Liftkit is a web3 development platform that provides a suite of tools and services to help developers build decentralized applications. It offers features such as wallet integration, smart contract deployment, and cross-chain functionality to streamline the development process.
Luce: First Electric Ferrari
The article discusses Ferrari's new lighting technology, Ferrari Luce, which aims to enhance the driving experience by integrating advanced lighting solutions into their vehicles. It highlights the company's focus on innovative design and technology to improve the overall performance and aesthetics of their cars.
The US is flirting with its first-ever population decline
The article suggests that a Trump-era immigration crackdown could result in the first population decline in the United States in modern history, as tighter restrictions on immigration lead to fewer new arrivals and lower birth rates among immigrant communities.
Zulip.com Values
The article outlines Zulip's core values, emphasizing the importance of empathy, transparency, and a collaborative work culture. It highlights Zulip's commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and ethical environment for its employees and the broader community.
The Day the Telnet Died
The article discusses the decline of the Telnet protocol, which was once widely used for remote access and administration but has since been largely replaced by more secure alternatives like SSH. It explores the reasons behind Telnet's gradual disappearance and the implications for network security and connectivity.
Vercel's CEO offers to cover expenses of 'Jmail'
The article discusses the importance of effective communication and collaboration within software development teams, highlighting strategies for fostering an environment that supports open dialogue, resolving conflicts, and ensuring everyone's voices are heard.