Best Apple Deals of the Week: Apple Watch SE 2 Hits Ultra Low $179 Price, Plus Early Prime Day Deals
We’re gearing up for big Prime Day deals over the next few days, and this week saw multiple early Prime Day discounts arriving for iPhone 17 cases, the second generation Apple Watch SE, and more.
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10+ macOS Tahoe Features You Might Have Missed
Apple’s new Liquid Glass design has received most of the attention in news about macOS Tahoe, but there are quite a few new features that make the Mac better than ever, including some that are not super obvious. We’ve rounded up 10 useful macOS Tahoe features that you should know about.
With macOS Tahoe, you have more control over the layout of your menu … ⌘ Read more
[$] A look at the Robot Operating System
Despite its name, the Robot\
Operating System (ROS) is not an operating system; it is
a software development kit (SDK) that provides building blocks for
robotic applications. One of the main goals of ROS is to present a
common API that abstracts away the details of particular hardware
drivers or algorithms to make development easier; developers can focus
on what a robot should do rather than the low-level details of
specific controllers. The latest release of ROS, [Kilt … ⌘ Read more
(g+) Frei-Staat: Open Source in bayerischen Kommunen
Bayern steht im Verdacht, lieber sein eigenes Ding zu machen, als mit nördlichen Bundesländern zu kooperieren. Drei Beispiele zeigen, wie es auch anders gehen kann. Von Markus Feilner ( Open Source, Linux)
Upcoming Apple Vision Pro Could Get More Comfortable ‘Dual Knit Band’
Apple is working on a next-generation version of the Vision Pro with an updated chip, and it could include a new Dual Knit Band that provides a more comfortable fit.
Updated Apple backend code found by MacRumors includes a reference to a “Dual Knit Band,” which is not a band that exists at the current time. The [Apple Vision Pro](https://www.macrumors … ⌘ Read more
Elektroauto: Tesla erhöht Reichweite von Model 3 und Model Y
Das Tesla Model 3 und Model Y fahren jetzt weiter und haben auch noch andere technische Verbesserungen erhalten. Das Model 3 bekommt wieder Blinkerhebel. ( Tesla, Elektroauto)
Security updates for Friday
Security updates have been issued by AlmaLinux (idm:DL1), Debian (gegl and haproxy), Fedora (ffmpeg, firefox, freeipa, python-pip, rust-astral-tokio-tar, sqlite, uv, webkitgtk, and xen), Oracle (idm:DL1, ipa, kernel, perl-JSON-XS, and python3), Red Hat (git), SUSE (curl, frr, jupyter-jupyterlab, and libsuricata8_0_1), and Ubuntu (linux-aws, linux-lts-xenial, linux-aws-fips, linux-fips, linux-gcp-fips, linux-azure, linux-azure, linux-azure-6.8, linux-fips, linux-gcp-fips, and l … ⌘ Read more
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025 Co-Located Event Deep Dive: Kubernetes on Edge Day
The inaugural Edge Day launched as a co-located event at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU in 2022, recognizing that data at the edge is here to stay. Once called the ‘Internet of Things’ and later ‘Industry 4.0,’… ⌘ Read more
Einwanderung: US-Regierung bringt Apple zur Löschung von ICE-Tracking-App
Apple hat die App ICEBlock aus dem App Store entfernt - auf Druck der US-Regierung. Damit konnten Positionen von Einwanderungsbeamten gemeldet werden. ( Apple, Politik)
Wegen Meta: Apple Vision Air gestoppt - smarte Brille im Fokus
Apple verschiebt seine Prioritäten und will Meta beim Wettlauf um Smart Glasses einholen. Dafür soll ein anderes Modell gestoppt werden. ( Vision Pro, Apple)
Schatzsuche: Fingerabdruck-Matrix findet versteckte Objekte fast überall
Im Nebel, in Sand, sogar in Körpergewebe findet eine neue Methode das gesuchte Objekt. Das Prinzip lässt sich beliebig anwenden, auch in der Medizin. ( Physik, Suchmaschine)
Apple: Airpods Pro 3 sollen zu blutigen Ohren führen
Nutzer berichten über Druckstellen durch den neuen Pulssensor der Apple Airpods Pro 3 - bei manchen soll es sogar zu Blutungen kommen. ( Airpods, Apple)
Schwarzmeerküste: Fischer bergen ukrainische Seedrohne
Türkische Fischer haben an der Schwarzmeerküste eine mit Sprengstoff beladene ukrainische See-Drohne 900 km von ihrem Einsatzgebiet entfernt entdeckt. ( Schifffahrt, Politik)
1.000 Milliarden: Aktienpaket für Elon Musk soll verhindert werden
Tesla-Aktien im Wert von einer Billion US-Dollar könnte Musk erhalten. Nun ist dazu aufgerufen worden, den Plan zu kippen. ( Tesla, Elektroauto)
MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone Air or iPhone 17 Pro From iMazing
For this week’s giveaway, we’ve teamed up with iMazing to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win one of Apple’s new iPhone Air or iPhone 17 Pro models. For those unfamiliar with iMazing, it is Mac and PC software that offers a simple, fast way to manage everything on your [iPh … ⌘ Read more
Fitness: Strava will Garmin-Sportuhren wegen Logos verbieten
Strava will den Verkauf von Garmin-Sportuhren verbieten - nun erklärt das Unternehmen auf Reddit, dass es im Kern um Logo-Hinweise geht. ( Strava, Garmin)
AirPods Pro 3 vs. AirPods Max Buyer’s Guide: 30+ Differences Compared
The AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max are Apple’s highest-end headphone options, so which should you choose?
Apple just debuted the AirPods Pro 3, adding new features like improved active noise cancellation, the U2 chip, and heart rate monitoring. The … ⌘ Read more
Raumfrachter Arc: Jede Fracht in einer Stunde überall auf der Erde
Inversion hat ein Raumfahrzeug vorgestellt, das Güter aus dem Orbit binnen 60 Minuten an jeden Ort liefern soll - zunächst für militärische Einsätze. ( Rakete, Lockheed Martin)
Photovoltaik: Schwimmende Solarzelleninsel vor niederländischer Küste
Das Projekt soll die Stromerzeugung eines Offshore-Windparks ergänzen. Noch sind Fragen offen, wie das Meer auf die Solarzellen reagiert. ( Solarenergie, Energiewende)
The MacRumors Show: Leaks Reveal What Apple Products Are Coming Next
On this episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the latest leaks about the next-generation iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, Studio Display, and Vision Pro.
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(g+) Auswandern: Schweden als Chance für deutsche IT-Spezialisten
Der Tech-Sektor im Land sucht händeringend nach Fachkräften - mit flachen Hierarchien und zum Teil verlockenden Gehältern. Was Interessenten wissen müssen. Ein Ratgebertext von Peter Ilg ( Arbeit, Wirtschaft)
When Would Apple Announce an October Event This Year?
While it is unclear if Apple will host an October event this year, or stick to press releases, rumors suggest it will announce several new products this month.
In any case, Apple will likely provide the public with advanced notice. The table below outlines when Apple teased its October launches over the past four years.
YearAnnouncement/TeaserEvent/Ta … ⌘ Read more
Security: Sicherheitslücke in Zahnarztpraxen-System
Bei einem von tausenden Zahnarztpraxen eingesetzten Praxisverwaltungssystem hätten durch eine Schwachstelle Patientendaten gelesen und verändert werden können. Ein Bericht von Günter Born ( Sicherheitslücke, SQL)
Airport: Flughafen München nach Drohnensichtungen erneut gesperrt
Wegen verdächtiger Drohnen sind die Start- und Landebahnen am Donnerstagabend stundenlang gesperrt gewesen. Am Freitagabend wiederholte sich das Drama. ( Drohne, Politik)
SPD-Verkehrsexpertin Cademartori: Merz hat nicht über das Verbrennerverbot zu entscheiden
Die SPD warnt vor dem Aus für das Verbrennerverbot. Das sei nicht nur schlecht für Planungssicherheit und Klimaschutz, sondern auch für die Autoindustrie. Ein Interview von Friedhelm Greis ( Elektroauto, Auto) , a compact remote KVM device for server management, industrial systems, NVR setups, and HomeLab use. It supports 4K@30 FPS remote display, two-way audio, PoE for simplified deployment, and includes onboard storage with self-hosted cloud support. The Comet PoE is equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor, paired with […] ⌘ Read more
wafer.space Launches GF180MCU Run 1 for Custom Silicon Fabrication
wafer.space has launched its first pooled silicon fabrication run on Crowd Supply, known as GF180MCU Run 1. The campaign offers designers the opportunity to fabricate 1,000 chips of their own design using GlobalFoundries’ 180 nm mixed-signal process. The initiative is aimed at providing accessible, structured access to custom silicon, with dies expected to ship in […] ⌘ Read more
Juniper: Nokia kauft RIC für Open-RAN von Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Nokia übernimmt von Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) einen Open-RAN-Bereich. Damit komme Programmierbarkeit ins Open RAN. ( Nokia, Netzwerk)
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Eckpunktepapier: Bundesdigitalminister legt Kupferabschaltung fest
Die Telekom soll die Kupferabschaltung nicht alleine aushandeln dürfen. Bundesdigitalminister Karsten Wildberger setzt sich vom bisherigen Kurs der Regierung ab. ( Bundesministerium für Digitalisierung un, DSL)
(g+) Monitoring, Alerting, Trending: Infrastruktur mit Netdata überwachen
Netdata vereinfacht Monitoring, Alerting und Trending via leichte Inbetriebnahme und gehostetem Cloud-Dienst. Über 300 Dienste lassen sich dadurch überwachen. Von Martin Loschwitz ( Software, Virtualisierung)
9 macOS Tahoe Tips You’ll Actually Use
While the most obvious change to macOS Tahoe 26 is the newly rounded and translucent Liquid Glass interface appearance, there are also a variety of neat new features and customization options that you’re sure to appreciate easily well. Let’s review some of the most useful tips for macOS Tahoe that you’ll want to check out, … Read More ⌘ Read more
Measuring the Universe’s Expansion ⌘ Read more
Apple’s 2026 Smart Glasses: Five Key Features to Expect
Apple is working on a set of smart glasses to rival the Meta Ray-Bans, and now that Meta has debuted glasses that include a display, Apple wants to speed up development on its first-generation model. Work has stopped on the next Vision Pro so that Apple can prioritize getting the glasses to market.
,
some kernel developers attended the 2025 Cauldron for the
second year in a row to discuss their needs with the assembled toolchain
developers. Topics covered in this year’s gathering include Rust, better
[BPF type\
format (BTF … ⌘ Read more
Seven new stable kernels
Greg Kroah-Hartman has announced the release of the 6.16.10, 6.12.50, 6.6.109, 6.1.155, 5.15.194, 5.10.245, and 5.4.300 stable kernels. All of these kernels
have lots of important fixes throughout the kernel tree. ⌘ Read more
Security updates for Thursday
Security updates have been issued by AlmaLinux (perl-JSON-XS), Debian (chromium and openssl), Fedora (bird, dnsdist, firefox, mapserver, ntpd-rs, python-nh3, rust-ammonia, skopeo, sqlite, thunderbird, and xen), Oracle (perl-JSON-XS), Red Hat (kernel, kernel-rt, and libvpx), SUSE (afterburn, cairo, docker-stable, firefox, nginx, python-Django, snpguest, and warewulf4), and Ubuntu (libmspack, libxslt, linux, linux-aws, linux-aws-5.15, linux-gcp, linux-gcp-5.15, linux-gkeop, linu … ⌘ Read more
Here’s Why the Apple Watch and Mac Mini Are No Longer Advertised as ‘Carbon Neutral’
As noted by the French blog WatchGeneration, the Apple Watch and Mac mini are no longer advertised as “carbon neutral” products on Apple’s website.
The term “carbon neutral” means that, on a net bas … ⌘ Read more
Powerbeats Fit Review: Apple’s New $200 Workout Earbuds Replace Beats Fit Pro
Apple’s Beats brand has a new set of fitness-focused earbuds available, the Powerbeats Fit. We picked up a set of the Powerbeats Fit to see how they compare to the prior-generation Beats Fit Pro and Apple’s AirPods Pro 3.
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The Powerbeats Fit are designed for wo … ⌘ Read more
Apple Provides Fix for iMessage Activation Bug in iOS 26
Apple this week provided troubleshooting steps for iPhone owners who are unable to activate iMessage with a phone number in iOS 26.
According to Apple, some customers might not be able to activate iMessage with a phone number … ⌘ Read more
Best Buy’s Member Deal Days Sale Has $20 Credit With AirPods Pro 3 Purchase and More
Best Buy recently kicked off a Member Deals Days sale, with exclusive discounts available only to My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members. With Amazon Prime Big Deal Days approaching, many retailers have begun introducing their own discount events, and Best Buy’s is set to end this … ⌘ Read more
Apple Maps May Be Logging Places You Visit – How to Disable
In iOS 26, Apple Maps has a feature called Visited Places that when enabled automatically logs where you’ve been, with the aim of making it easier to revisit your favorite spots or to share locations with friends.
While it can be useful for tracking your travels, you might prefer to keep your location history private. Here’s how to disable the feature and clear you … ⌘ Read more
** Video games goods **
Here are 3 mostly unedited paragraphs from a blog post that fizzled out and I decided not to finish…but then I posted it on mastodon and it seemed to resonate with folks, so, here it is as an RSS exclusive plus some other thoughts, too!
I have a weird relationship with video games. I love video games, but I hardly ever really play them. As a kid I wasn’t allowed to play them at home, and didn’t have much facility to play them. I’d get sneaky bits of game time with my cousin in the back of the car o … ⌘ Read more
[$] LWN.net Weekly Edition for October 2, 2025
Inside this week’s LWN.net Weekly Edition:
Front: Fedora and AI; Linting kernel Rust; openSUSE Leap 16; mmap() file operation; 6.17 statistics; dirlock.
Briefs: Bcachefs removal; Alpine /usr merge; F-Droid; Fedora AI policy; OpenSUSE Leap 16; PostgreSQL 18; Radicle 1.5.0; Quotes; …
Announcements: Newsletters, conferences, security updates, patches, and more. ⌘ Read more
** JavaScript Notebook **
Kartik recently reminded me of my own project playground that I do use from time to time, but that I’ve always been a little frustrated with.
That reminder paired with that frustration lead me to revisit something similar that I’d started a while ago, but hadn’t finished. Notebook is kinda my take on Jupyter Notebooks minus a ton of features and capabilities.
Here is … ⌘ Read more
Forlinx OK3506-S12 Mini SBC Featuring Rockchip RK3506J and Pi-Compatible GPIO
Forlinx Embedded has introduced the OK3506-S12 Mini, a compact single board computer built around the Rockchip RK3506J processor. The board is intended for industrial applications that benefit from modest power consumption, stable operation, and long-term supply availability. The system-on-module integrates the RK3506J, which combines three Cortex-A7 cores running at up to 1.5GHz with a Co … ⌘ Read more
SigCore UC Industrial Control Module Prepares for Crowd Supply Launch
Crowd Supply recently featured the SigCore UC, an upcoming universal industrial I/O controller that combines rugged hardware with open-source software for engineers, researchers, and educators seeking a flexible control and data acquisition platform. Unlike typical development boards or expansion modules, SigCore UC arrives as a complete, ready-to-deploy solution. It is capable of handling real-world volt … ⌘ Read more
The Biggest Mystery in the Universe ⌘ Read more
Alpine Linux plans /usr merge
The Alpine Linux project has announced
plans to change its base filesystem hierarchy:
In the future,
/lib,/bin, and/sbin
will be symbolic links to their/usrcounterparts, and every package
shall be installed under the/usrpaths. For now,
/usr/binand/usr/sbinwill continue to be independent paths,
but that might change if the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) gets
updated.
The merge will take place in the upcomi … ⌘ Read more
Fluentd to Fluent Bit: A Migration Guide
Fluentd was created over 14 years ago and still continues to be one of the most widely deployed technologies for log collection in the enterprise. Fluentd’s distributed plugin architecture and highly permissive licensing made it ideal… ⌘ Read more
[$] Fedora floats AI-assisted contributions policy
The Fedora \
Council began a process to create a policy on AI-assisted
contributions in 2024, starting with a survey to ask the community
its opinions about AI and using AI technologies in Fedora. On
September 25, Jason Brooks published
a draft policy for discussion; so far, in keeping with the spirit of
compromise, it has something … ⌘ Read more
ChatGPT vs Brain Shocking Study Results! ⌘ Read more
What is Bootstrapping Anyway? - Computerphile ⌘ Read more
Security updates for Wednesday
Security updates have been issued by AlmaLinux (kernel, kernel-rt, mysql:8.0, and openssh), Debian (libcommons-lang-java, libcommons-lang3-java, libcpanel-json-xs-perl, libjson-xs-perl, libxml2, open-vm-tools, and u-boot), Fedora (bird, dnsdist, mapserver, ntpd-rs, python-nh3, and rust-ammonia), Oracle (kernel and mysql:8.0), Red Hat (cups, postgresql:12, and postgresql:13), SUSE (cJSON-devel, gimp, kernel-devel, kubecolor, open-vm-tools, openssl-1_1, openssl-3, and ruby3.4-ruby … ⌘ Read more
OpenSUSE Leap 16 released
The openSUSE\
Leap 16 release is now available.
This major version update of our fixed-release community-Linux
distribution has a fresh software stack and introduces an unmatched
maintenance- and security-support cycle, a new installer and
simplified migration options.
See our look at this release for more
information. ⌘ Read more
What is “com.github.squirrel” on the Mac?
If you’re a Mac user who watches system resource use by keeping an eye on Activity Monitor, htop, top, or any other monitor of deeper system processes, you may have seen a process called “com.github.squirrel” and wondered what it is, and perhaps even wondered if it’s bad. Is it dangerous or malware? github.squirrel has a … Read More ⌘ Read more
iOS 18.7.1 & iPadOS 18.7.1 Updates Released with Security Patch
Apple has released iOS 18.7.1 for iPhone and ipadOS 18.7.1 for iPad. The small software updates include security patches, and are offered as alternatives to iPhone and iPad users who either don’t want to install iOS 26 onto their device yet, or cannot for compatibility reasons. No new features or major changes are expected in … Read More ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15.7.1 & MacOS Sonoma 14.8.1 Updates Released with Security Fixes
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.7.1 and MacOS Sonoma 14.8.1 as security patch releases for Mac users who are not yet running the Tahoe operating system, of which MacOS Tahoe 26.0.1 was just released. The updates are focused on security patches and do not include any other changes or features for the Sequoia or Sonoma … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/09/30/macos- … ⌘ Read more
How social media fuels useless products ⌘ Read more
Radicle 1.5.0 released
Version 1.5.0
of the Radicle peer-to-peer Git collaboration platform has been
released. This release includes better support for bare repositories,
structured logging, and improvements in the output of rad patch
show:
The previous output would differentiate “updates”, where the original
author creates a new revision, and “revisions”, where another author
creates a revision. This could be confusing since updates are also
revisions. Instead, the output sh … ⌘ Read more
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** Read the Book **
There’s a whole lot going on, and I’ve been feeling myself develop bad habits concerning doom scrolling. I can’t reconfigure my life to not have a phone, so, instead, I made a thing to replace those things that invite me to doomy scroll. Meet Read the Book.
Read the book is a relatively simple website where you can read a book. The books are presented in short chunks so you’re never faced with a big scrolling wall of text. It has support for dark mode and light mode, and you can u … ⌘ Read more
Spec-driven development: Using Markdown as a programming language when building with AI
I coded my latest app entirely in Markdown and let GitHub Copilot compile it into Go. This resulted in cleaner specs, faster iteration, and no more context loss. ✨
The post [Spec-driven development: Using Markdown as a programming language when building with AI](https://github.blog/ai-and-ml/generative-ai/spec-driven-development-using-markdown-as-a-p … ⌘ Read more
[$] Linting Rust code in the kernel
Klint is a Rust compiler extension
developed by Gary Guo to run some
kernel-specific lint rules, which may also be useful for embedded system
development. He spoke about his
recent work on the project at
Kangrejos 2025. The next day, Alejandra González
led a discussion about Rust’s normal linter,
Clippy. The two tools … ⌘ Read more
James Webb Telescope Distance Determination Methods Explained! ⌘ Read more
The Debate Over The Age of the Universe, with Wendy Freedman ⌘ Read more
Cognitive Load & How the Brain REALLY Learns! ⌘ Read more
Simple wrappers to handle complex map rhs in vim-which-key ⌘ Read more
🏆 How I Passed the Certified Argo Project Associate (CAPA) Exam — And Why It Was Worth It
If you’ve been working with ArgoCD or exploring GitOps, you’ve probably come across the Certified Argo Project Associate (CAPA) exam. I recently passed it, and in this post, I want to share: This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s… ⌘ Read more
Security updates for Tuesday
Security updates have been issued by Debian (python-internetarchive and tiff), Fedora (nextcloud), Oracle (kernel, openssh, and squid), Red Hat (kernel, kernel-rt, and ncurses), SUSE (afterburn and chromium), and Ubuntu (open-vm-tools, ruby-rack, and tiff). ⌘ Read more
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Bcachefs removed from the mainline kernel
After marking bcachefs “externally maintained” in 6.17, Linus Torvalds has
removed\
it entirely for 6.18. “It’s now a DKMS module, making the in-kernel
code stale, so remove it to avoid any version confusion.” ⌘ Read more
MacOS Tahoe 26.0.1 Update Released to Fix Mac Studio Installation Bug
Apple has issued MacOS Tahoe 26.0.1 as a software update for Tahoe users. The update focuses primarly on resolving an issue for Mac Studio owners who were not able to install the initial MacOS Tahoe 26 release onto the M3 Ultra version of the Studio. Apparently other bug fixes and security improvements are included as … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/09/29/macos-tahoe-26-0-1-update-releas … ⌘ Read more
iOS 26.0.1 Update Released to Fix Various iPhone 17 Issues, & Blank Screen Icons
Apple has released the first update for iOS 26.0.1, which includes a handful of bug fixes specifically aimed at the new iPhone 17 lineup, as well as addressing an issue for all devices where Home Screen icons can appear blank after using various Liquid Glass customization settings, and another issue where VoiceOver might disable itself … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2 … ⌘ Read more
Hopefully I can muster up the energy to start this new project:
Put up lots of thermometers and hygrometers in the apartment, have them report their readings wireless to a database.
I suspect that I’ll have to “build” these myself, because ready-to-use kits most like require some sort of cloud service. Dunno, haven’t checked yet.
CodeQL zero to hero part 5: Debugging queries
Learn to debug and fix your CodeQL queries.
The post CodeQL zero to hero part 5: Debugging queries appeared first on The GitHub Blog. ⌘ Read more
AI & LLM Addiction In School ⌘ Read more
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025 Co-Located Event Deep Dive: BackstageCon
BackstageCon has been in existence since 2022, where it made its debut at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America in Detroit. We want attendees at BackstageCon to leave with a deeper understanding of the latest trends and… ⌘ Read more
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Play Super Mario Bros Remastered for Some Retro Gaming Fun
Gamers and Mario enthusiasts in particular are sure to get a kick out of Super Mario Brothers Remastered, a fan-made unofficial remake of the original Nintendo Super Mario Bros game that includes new levels, new options and game modes, new characters, a level editor, physics improvements, and more. Super Mario Bros Remastered is not meant … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/09/28/play-super-mario-bros-remastered-for-r … ⌘ Read more
Deals: M3 iPad Air for $449, M4 MacBook Air for $799
Amazon is back again offering two of the absolute best deals on great new Apple gear: the M4 MacBook Air starting at $799 for the 13″ and $999 for the 15″ (both being offered at a $200 discount), and separately, the M3 iPad Air for $449 for the 11″ and $649 for the 13″ (both … Read More ⌘ Read more
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[This happened already and was recorded. Description from the YT recording]
«This year at PyCon UK, you’re warmly invited to a world premiere: Ada, a brand-new play inspired by Ada Lovelace, written by Emily Holyoake, and staged as a rehearsed reading by Nottingham-based theatre company Chronic Insanity
‘You may turn the handle, and I will whirr and calculate without error!’
Decades before the first computers are built, Ada imagines machines that can do anything, even compose beautiful pieces of music. Far beyond Ada’s future, a learning machine called Ginny breaks free of her routine and tests the boundaries of what ought to be possible.
Ada is an intricate re-telling of the life and legacy of Ada Lovelace, pioneer of computing, paralleling her history with a contemporary story about the potential of artificial intelligence.
Cast and Crew:
Ada: Ruth Page
Babbage: Jamie Richard-Stewart
Lady Byron/Anna: Lynne Payne
Ginny: Natalie Patuzzo
Jasper: Ben Gilbert»
Tiny RISC-V Development Board with WCH CH32V317WCU6 Available from $6.80
The nanoCH32V317 is a compact development board created by MuseLab to simplify prototyping and embedded system development. It integrates USB connectivity, Ethernet support, and a straightforward programming interface through USB Type-C, providing an accessible platform for engineers and hobbyists working with RISC-V microcontrollers. The board is powered by the WCH CH32V317WCU6, a RISC-V microcontro … ⌘ Read more
DietPi September 2025 Update Brings Faster Backups and Roon Server Early Access
The September 20th release of DietPi v9.17 introduces smaller and more efficient system images, faster backups with reduced disk usage, and a new toggle for Roon Server’s early access builds. The update also addresses SPI bootloader flashing issues on Rockchip devices, improves Raspberry Pi sound card handling, and includes multiple bug fixes across tools and […] ⌘ Read more
#Python is for artists too!
I made some #Python #numpy, #shapely, #trimesh & #py5bot stickers!
PS: I asked the PSF to check if the logos were alright: “you can change the colors and add thing inside, but not change the shape or position of the snakes”. So I had to change my original Python reading club logo…
#Python is for artists too!
I made some #Python #numpy, #shapely, #trimesh & #py5 stickers!
PS: I asked the PSF to check if the logos were alright: “you can change the colors and add elements inside, but not change the shape or position of the snakes”. So I had to change my original Python Reading Club logo…
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** Franconia Notch **
We went to the Franconia Notch, which is on objectively funny thing to name a region. It was beautiful and the weather was wildly clear. Even on top of Mount Washington, the highest peak in the entire north eastern United States, it was sunny and calm. We could see all the way back to Maine…supposedly…it all looks kinda like green lumpy blurs to me.
While there I started to read two books, Katabasis, by R.F. Kuang and The City and Its Uncertain Walls, by Haruki Murakami.
_Kata … ⌘ Read more