SpacemiT Announces Development of Vital Stone V100 Server CPU Platform Based on RISC-V
SpacemiT, a RISC-V AI CPU company based in China, has announced progress in the development of its server CPU chip, the SpacemiT Vital Stone V100. The chip represents an advancement in RISC-V technology, providing a complete hardware and software platform designed to meet server specifications and support demanding applications. The 64-bit RISC-V CPU core, X100, […] ⌘ Read more
I was using my 5G router setup with Vanilla OpenWRT and QMI Cellular as a protocol for quite some time, but there were irregular disconnections etc. Updating the firmware of the modem didn’t help. Some days ago, I noticed that it’s also possible to configure with Modem Manager (which provides connection information directly in LuCI) and put the Quectel modem into MBIM mode. It’s running without hiccups now! Also updated to OpenWRT 24.10. ⌘ Read more
10 Words That Don’t Mean What You Think They Mean
“You keep using that word,” Inigo Montoya infamously said in The Princess Bride so many years ago, “but I do not think it means what you think it means.” We’ve all been there. Using a word in a way that isn’t technically correct—or, even worse, it’s just straight-up wrong. It can be embarrassing, of course. […]
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Telstra and Musk ink deal to bring texting to Australia’s dead zones
Musk’s Starlink satellite will allow Telstra customers to communicate from almost anywhere in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Apple Seemingly Working on New ‘Invites’ App to Manage Events
Apple could be developing a new app that’s designed to help users organize meetings and in-person events, if code discovered in the latest iOS 18.3 beta is anything to go by.
References in iOS 18.3 beta 2 spotted by 9to5Mac suggest the app is called “Invites,” and it will show users a list of … ⌘ Read more
Incident Update: Docker Desktop for Mac
Docker has identified and provided a temporary workaround for an issue preventing Docker Desktop from starting on some macOS systems, with a permanent fix currently in development. ⌘ Read more
[WTS] [EU] [2 XMR] Pinephone Pro FULL KIT
It includes all kind of accesories and extra electronics. Very good condition.
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[ANN] Happy 7th Birthday to PiNodeXMR
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com.apple.mediaanalysisd Cache on Mac Using Tons of Storage? Here’s the Fix
Some MacOS Sequoia users have discovered that the com.apple.mediaanalysisd directory in MacOS is taking up very large amounts of disk storage capacity with cache files. If you have discovered your Mac disk space has reduced since installing or updating to MacOS Sequoia, the inordinately large com.apple.mediaanalysisd cache file issue could be to blame. A variety … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/202 … ⌘ Read more
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RUBIK Pi 3 Now Available for Ordering at $179 Following Global Launch at CES 2025
Thundercomm has officially launched the RUBIK Pi 3, a Linux-compatible development board powered by the Qualcomm QCS6490 processor, at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. This board is designed for on-device AI, machine learning, and prototyping advanced applications across robotics and smart devices. The RUBIK Pi 3 builds on its predecessor’s capabilities, offering 12 Dense TOPS […] ⌘ Read more
How to Dockerize a Django App: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
We show how to create a Docker container for your Django application, which gives you a standardized environment and makes it easier to get up and running and be more productive. ⌘ Read more
How to use GitHub Copilot: What it can do and real-world examples
Real-world examples show you how Copilot can generate unit tests, refactor code, create documentation, perform multi-file edits, and much more
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My journey as a speaker in Cloud Native Ayacucho: a young community embracing cloud native technologies
Community post by Daniel Israel García Bustinza, Ayacucho, Perú I am Daniel Israel García Bustinza, writing from Huanta, Ayacucho, Perú. I am a cloud solutions architect and database specialist, and I help organizations migrate to the… ⌘ Read more
Unlocking Efficiency with Docker for AI and Cloud-Native Development
Learn how Docker helps you deliver secure, efficient applications by providing consistent environments and building on best practices that let you discover and resolve issues earlier in the software development life cycle (SDLC). ⌘ Read more
CES 2025 Day 3: Wireless TVs, Futuristic Electric Cars and More
CES is continuing on, and MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has been wandering the show floor to find interesting products, some of which are Apple related and some of which are just neat.
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Cars might not be the main focus of CES, but there are definitely vehicles to check out. Sony and Honda teamed up for the Afeela, a $90k ca … ⌘ Read more
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Trump trades isolationism for expansionism — possibly with military force
Megan Messerly and Lisa Kashinsky, - Politico
_Stephan: Trump threatens Greenland and Panama. I see this as the first convicted felon and sex offender elected President mimicking Vladimir Putin. What is the difference between Putin claiming Ukraine should be part of Russia, and Trump claiming that he should annex Greenland and Panama? In two weeks America will become a differe … ⌘ Read more
Miami’s Beachfront High-Rises Are Sinking Fast. It’s A Warning For Coastal Properties Worldwide
Corina Pintado, Staff Writer - digg | Business Insider
_Stephan: I have been warning you for several years now this was coming, and now it is here. A large part of Florida is going underwater; that’s why the insurance companies are already pulling out. It will be a real estate disaster. The state’s voters have put into office a christ … ⌘ Read more
‘Ironic’: climate-driven sea level rise will overwhelm major oil ports, study shows
Damian Carrington, Environment Editor - The Guardian (U.K.)
Stephan: Humanity’s dangerous poor behavior as part of the matrix of life on Earth may, as this report describes, become a major factor in pushing us out of our carbon era. As the title says how “Ironic”.
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[LTH] [0.13 XMR] Looking for a one-time VPS mentor
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Why is There a Question Mark Icon in the Dock on Mac?
You may occasionally find a situation where a question mark icon appears in the Mac Dock, sometimes it’s even several question mark icons. If you click on the question mark icon in the Dock, nothing happens. What is the question mark? Why is there a question mark icon in the Dock? How do you remove … Read More ⌘ Read more
Beta 2 of iOS 18.3, MacOS Sequoia 15.3, iPadOS 18.3, Available for Beta Testers
The second beta versions of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and MacOS Sequoia 15.3, are now available for users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. There are also second beta versions of watchOS 11.3, tvOS 18.3 and visionOS 2.3, if you’re a developer testing software for those devices and operating systems. While … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/ … ⌘ Read more
Meta gets rid of fact checkers
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has said the company will no longer use fact checkers. ⌘ Read more
I’m still making progress with the Emacs client. I’m proud to say that the code that is responsible for reading the feeds is almost finished, including: Twt Hash Extension, Twt Subject Extension, Multiline Extension and Metadata Extension. I’m fine-tuning some tests and will soon do the first buffer that displays the twts.
Building LATAM’s future tech workforce with AI
Git Commit 2024 and our new AI course in Spanish
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Dragonfly v2.2.0 has been released
Dragonfly v2.2.0 is released! 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks the contributors who made this release happend and welcome you to visit d7y.io website. Features Client written in Rust The client is written in Rust, offering advantages such as ensuring… ⌘ Read more
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Docsy 2024 review: adoptions and enhancements
By Patrice Chalin (CNCF), for the Docsy Steering Committee As we reflect on 2024, it’s exciting to see steady progress toward the goals outlined in our 2024 priorities. This year, we focused on enhancing stability, improving internationalization, and delivering long-anticipated… ⌘ Read more
Social media is in a worrying state. TikTok in the hands of autocratic China, X (formerly Twitter) in the hands of Elon Musk, who gets crazier every day and hangs out too much with Donald Trump (and recommends a fascist party in Germany), and now Mark Zuckerberg with Meta (Facebook, Instagram, Threads) is also joining the group of friends around Trump and removing fact checks in the name of “free speech”. What could possibly go wrong? ⌘ Read more
How to Set Up a Kubernetes Cluster on Docker Desktop
We walk through the steps to start a Kubernetes cluster on Docker Desktop and provide troubleshooting tips to ensure a smooth experience. ⌘ Read more
New iPhone SE and iPad 11 Launch Timing Allegedly Revealed by Leaker
A new iPhone SE and an iPad 11 might be coming very soon.
In late December, a private account on X with a track record of leaking accurate iOS-related information said devices codenamed “V59” and “J481” will be released alongside iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3. Bloomberg’s Mark G … ⌘ Read more
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Mark Cuban spills about ‘penultimate global power war’ between billionaires
David McAfee, Senior Editor - Raw Story
_Stephan: I confess I had not thought that the struggle amongst the uber-billionaires is actually about which of these men is going to control AI and, thus, have the power to shape human civilization. But I think billionaire Mark Cuban, who knows these people is, upon my doing further research on this issue, probably correct. I don’t … ⌘ Read more
White Bread Out, Salmon In: FDA Releases ‘Healthy’ Food Claim Rule
Shannon Firth, Washington Correspondent - MedPage Today
Stephan:
Credit: MedPageTodaySalmon, low-fat yogurt, trail mix, olive oil, and eggs are among the foods that can now be called “healthy” under a [final rule](https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-food-labeling-and-critical-foods/use-t … ⌘ Read more
Shrinking trees and tuskless elephants: the strange ways species are adapting to humans
Patrick Greenfield, - The Guardian (U.K.)
_Stephan: Creating climate change is just one of the major changes humanity is causing in Earth’s matrix of life. Here’s is somthing you probably have never heard or even thought about. We, as a species, must evolve in our thinking to make fostering the wellbeing of the matrix humanity’s highest priority. A … ⌘ Read more
Why the American dream of owning property is dying
Josh Kirby, Senior Money Writer - The Telegraph (U.K.)
_Stephan: Like virtually everyone I knew buying a first home for my wife and myself was a prime objective. It was 1969, I was 27, and the managing editor of Seapower Magazine. My wife didn’t work and was in the 7th month of her pregnancy. We bought the house in Chevy Chase, Maryland just past the border with D.C. for $68,000. It was not a large house, but on a nice … ⌘ Read more
10 Anomalous Fossil Finds That Stumped Scientists
Fossils serve as time capsules, offering glimpses into the ancient past and helping scientists reconstruct the evolutionary story of life on Earth. Most fossils fit neatly into our understanding of biology and history, but every so often, a discovery emerges that doesn’t align with established theories. These anomalies spark debate, challenge long-held beliefs, and sometimes […]
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10 Amusing Tales of Lost and Stolen Celebrity Items
Many good things come with fame, but it is not without its downsides. Many people lose the respect that they would normally have for another person’s privacy, personal space, and possessions if that person is a celebrity. When famous people’s belongings fall into the hands of others by theft or accident, the chances of finding […]
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Nvidia seeks to ramp up AI growth with souped-up chips, desktop computer
Chief executive Jensen Huang has laid out how the AI giant is bringing the technology that powers its lucrative data centre chips to programmer PCs. ⌘ Read more
ASRock Industrial Introduces Next-Generation NUC(S) Ultra 200 Series
ASRock Industrial has announced the NUC(S) Ultra 200 BOX and Motherboard Series, powered by Intel Core Ultra 200H processors (Arrow Lake-H), offering up to 99 TOPS of AI inferencing for advanced computing applications. The NUC(S) Ultra 200 BOX Series integrates Intel’s hybrid performance architecture with Intel Arc GPUs and NPUs, offering a multitasking platform for […] ⌘ Read more
Apple Stepping Up Plans to Expand News App to More Countries
Apple plans to scale up its News app by adding new countries to the platform beyond the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia, according to the Financial Times.
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Shit in my life has been spiraling out of control at an unbelievable rate. And just when you think life can't get shittier it dumps an even bigger N° 2 on yO face.
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Thank you @bender@twtxt.net Much appreciated 🙏 and Sorry you/anyone had to read that…
I’m usually comfortable keeping my hardship to myself, most especially AWAY from the internet; an act of kindness of sorts towards others, “Everyone’s got their own problems to worry about” kind of thing.. But maaan am I starting to believe creating a twitter account would be a healthy decision 🤣🤦 Read nothin’ out there, just a one way echo chamber of sorts to let that shi_ out of my chest. It seem that’s what everyone else’s been using it for all this time.
A Bsky would be even better! 😂 I’d get to shi_ post and yap all I want, allll the way from terminal and never ever have to look back at it or whatever comes out of it. But I digress…
I FU_ing despise this … whatever this is. I wish I could just wake up in some sort of parallel universe where everything is just sunshine and rainbows, alas, life would be just as meaningless.
and sorry you had to read this if you did.
Boog900 completes Cuprate dev work CCS
Boog9001 has posted a third and final progress report2 for their latest full-time Cuprate 3 development work CCS proposal4:
People have been syncing using the initial binary with mostly success a couple of people have reported issues, which will be investigated [..] Fast sync is yet to be added. I have ideas for optimisations [..] that should significantly speed up sync on top of where we already are (faster than mo … ⌘ Read more
What’s new at CES
Tech expert Trevor Long takes a look ay what’s new for 2025 at CES Las Vegas. ⌘ Read more
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hmmm i really should set up crowdsec and maybe a WAF like coraza or something. i don't look at my logs as much as i should because they scare me and ignorance is bliss but i should probably cut out as much false traffic as possible especially to my biggest site (superlove)
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@kat@yarn.girlonthemoon.xyz i’m reading this and i already have a gts server that i could secure with this but i’m thinking it’d be best for most of my public sites https://ovelny.sh/blog/a-complete-guide-for-your-gotosocial-server/
iOS 18.2.1 Released for iPhone & iPad with Bug Fixes
Apple has released iOS 18.2.1 for iPhone users, and iPadOS 18.2.1 for iPad users. The new software updates are said to include important bug fixes, and are therefore recommended for all users to install. No published security updates are included in the release, and it’s not entirely sure what the specific bug fixes are either. … Read More ⌘ Read more
Synthesizing Music from JSON
tl;dr: pl_synth is a tiny music synthesizer for C & JS and an editor (“tracker”) to create instruments and arrangements.
You can try it out at [phoboslab.org/synth/](https://phoboslab.org/synth/#eJytk9mNwCAMRBuaD8xhoBaU/tvYGSCH9pKyWpDBNiaYZzJaboYxRgWbRYNhqt2Q6AhBzohSLMEocFjnkkIdHKAtsR8YnHAKTo3+YanBcsGcS8B72287t7e2Ukvl4an4m5227W/t4xCGhbgLixPwqUcdwyPYYG6FahbT3iJaF+TCoVYhTXCRvujScfWLNGUfHDC/dbUJhrIJreUTD2Xn/XXbt8vSKNpPVIrL+9aaywxTKlkH0r0jPgcmkdBAM0puWoLDDQ91vk … ⌘ Read more
Parsing 101 with Fluent Bit
Member post originally published on Chronosphere’s blog by Sharad Regoti Introduction Fluent Bit is a super fast, lightweight, and scalable telemetry data agent and processor for logs, metrics, and traces. With over 15 billion Docker pulls, Fluent… ⌘ Read more
CES 2025 Day 1: Samsung Adds AI to TVs and Companies Get Clever With MagSafe
It’s time for the annual CES event where all kinds of tech products and accessories are being debuted, and we sent MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera to check out what’s new this year. While CES officially begins tomorrow, there are pre-show events like CES Unveiled, plus Samsung shared highlights.
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Fact Check: Melania Trump’s Nude Photos Aired on Russian State TV
Aleksandra Wrona, Staff Writer - Yahoo! News | Snopes
_Stephan: Russian state media a few days after the U.S. election aired soft porn photos of soon-to-be first lady Melania Trump. I am leading with this story today because I think it is telling us something very important about the geopolitical trend showing the decline of the United States. Think about it for a moment. The American people … ⌘ Read more
Newborns are being left in dumpsters in Texas, but Republicans don’t seem to care
Amanda Marcotte, Senior Writer - Salon
_Stephan: A major part of the Great Schism Trend I have been reporting on for years, which both politicians and media largely ignore is politicians not physicians making healthcare laws, and legalizing the government’s – read men’s – control over women’s bodies. Nowhere is that made clearer than in Texas where, as this ar … ⌘ Read more
The Fossil Fuel Industry Spent $219 Million to Elect Trump and Republicans in Congress
Karin Kirk, Staff Writer - Reader Supported News | Yale Climate Connections
_Stephan: The Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, as I have told you many times, legalized the renting of politicians like hiring prostitutes. A large percentage of American voters either don’t realize this, or don’t care but it has corrupted American democracy so compl … ⌘ Read more
Bezos’s Blue Origin poised for first orbital launch next week
, - Agence France-Presse (France)
_Stephan: I have been thinking about this report from France for several days. Think about this: Because of the way the Republicans rigged the tax code during the Reagan administration to overwhelmingly favor the rich, we now have two men so wealthy they own and are running their own competitive space programs. Ahh, but you must also remember this. Because of the c … ⌘ Read more
CPico RP2040 a Cost-Effective MCU Board with Debugging Enhancements
The CPico RP2040 is a microcontroller board based on the RP2040 microcontroller. Designed to closely match the Raspberry Pi Pico, it maintains full pin compatibility, allowing developers to integrate it into existing setups without modification. Powered by a dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+ processor, the CPico RP2040 provides efficient, high-performance computing suitable for a variety of applications. […] ⌘ Read more
UK : Des milliers de gamines violées, les gauchistes accusent l’extrême-droite
L’année 2025 est encore jeune, mais elle démarre dans l’horreur, celle de la prise de conscience (enfin !) des abominables viols massifs de jeunes filles au Royaume-Uni qui ont lieu depuis plus de trente ans et sur lesquels la presse britannique et occidentale avait consciencieusement choisi de rester fort discrète. Des affaires anciennes Ces affaires ne […] ⌘ Read more
10 Disturbing Superstitions That Killed
Humanity has always had a thing for superstitions—those quirky, often nonsensical beliefs that spice up our lives with a touch of paranoia. They have us knocking on wood when we tempt fate, giving black cats the side-eye, and detouring around ladders like they’re crime scenes. Harmless, right? Not always. While most superstitions are charming little […]
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My hobby’s not the same without my huge, heavy, ugly wingman
It can be a massive hassle, but I’ve never gone without at least one CRT TV in my house. The hardest part is choosing which one to keep. ⌘ Read more
Spitz Plus GL-X2000 is an Upcoming Wi-Fi 6 and 4G LTE CAT 12 Router
The Spitz Plus GL-X2000 is a 4G LTE Wi-Fi 6 router designed to deliver reliable connectivity for remote work, travel, and rural internet access. It supports advanced network features like Multi-WAN, Failover, and Load Balancing, enhancing connection stability and ensuring dependable performance. The router is powered by a Qualcomm dual-core processor running at 1 GHz, […] ⌘ Read more
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"Plez give me all the compute, money, and copyright allowance and i give you shitty autocomplete for fee!" - Tech Bro.
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@xuu@txt.sour.is ROFLMAO! 🤣 reading that, the Tech bro sounded in my mind like Cow from Cow and Chicken
iPhone 17 Design to Feature Smoother Edge-to-Rear Material Transition
The design of this year’s next-generation iPhone 17 will allegedly feature a smoother transition between the edges of the device and the back cover, owing to Apple’s use of a new glass-and-metal splicing material process. That’s according to the Weibo-based leaker Fixed Focus Digital.
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should get back to reading doctorow’s internet con, it’s so good
[ANN] MoneroTalk #336: Unmasking Elon Musk: Derrick Broze on Free Speech and Technocracy
In this episode of MoneroTalk, Douglas Tuman speaks with independent journalist Derrick Broze about Elon Musk’s true intentions, cryptocurrency, and freedom movements.
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[ANN] [CCS] Draft: Monero - Intro Video ‘What is Monero?’
In line with the new website design currently in progress, we’ve created an updated version of the “What is Monero?” video. We’ve kept the original script but made some factual updates. If approved, the plan is to create a light mode version too. Looking forward to feedback/input.
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- https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=KkgqcLrNRvw
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Monero Tech meeting scheduled for 13 January 2025 1800 UTC
The next Monero Tech meeting is scheduled1 to take place on Monday, January 13 2025 at 18:00 UTC, in the #no-wallet-left-behind 2 IRC-Libera/Matrix channels.
This meeting’s chairperson will probably be rbrunner73 and the agenda should include various topics: Seraphis4/JAMTIS5, FCMPs6, and other long-term Monero development issues.
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Features of Adulthood
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** Not what I was expecting **
A while ago I was talking with someone about books. I mentioned that I like to read capital R romance novels, and like 19th century literary realism.
This person excitedly recommended Victor LaValle’s The Changeling. Knowing nothing about it, and because I pretty much say“yes” to any book recommendation I get from a real live person that I can find at the library, I’ve been reading it.
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CES 2025: Lutron Debuts HomeKit-Compatible Caséta Smart Shades
Lutron today announced the launch of new Caséta Smart Shades that are able to integrate with HomeKit and other smart home platforms. Priced at $399, the Caséta shades can be controlled using schedules, in-wall controls, remotes, the Lutron app, the Home app, or Siri voice commands.
_Stephan: I found the research paper upon which this report is based in the medical research literature and then found this excellent article on the research in The Guardian which is one of the most reliable sources of fact-based journalism. If you are still smoking please consider what this research is saying about your life. If you know som … ⌘ Read more
Top Ten Ways to Become a Zombie
Zombies aren’t just figments of horror movies and video games—they’re inspired by very real and very horrifying diseases. The world is teeming with ways to turn you (or something else) into the walking undead. Whether it’s a syndrome that convinces you you’re already dead or a virus that rewires you to bite your neighbors, this […]
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10 Book Adaptations You Forgot About
Books are an excellent source of inspiration for filmmakers. If they take a literary classic and adapt it to the screen, they practically guarantee the project’s success. After all, the story already works on the page, so all the screenwriters have to do is translate it. Doing so will put the movie, TV show, or […]
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Get the AirTag 4-Pack for the All-Time Low Price of $69.99 on Amazon
Today we’re tracking the return of an all-time low price on Apple’s AirTag 4-Pack, which has hit $69.99 on Amazon, down from $99.00. This deal was first introduced during Black Friday back in November, and we’ve only seen it return twice so far since then.
Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 1 2025: 18 PRs, 4 Issues
This weekly report aims to provide a big picture view of Monero development activity, increase community support for existing devs and, hopefully, encourage new contributions.
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Should Waymo Robotaxis Always Stop For Pedestrians In Crosswalks?
“My feet are already in the crosswalk,” says Geoffrey A. Fowler, a San Francisco-based tech columnist for the Washington Post. In a video he takes one step from the curb, then stops to see if Waymo robotaxis will stop for him. And they often didn’t.
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Apple settles eavesdropping class action for $153 million
A US class action had alleged the tech giant was using its virtual assistant Siri’s microphone to record conversations occurring without users’ knowledge. ⌘ Read more
It was probably my most productive first week of January so far. Big progress in the apartment: lots of furniture (and a large wall unit) dismantled, two rooms painted and much more. Tomorrow maybe a bit more relaxed program, so that I don’t need a vacation from vacation straight away. 😅 ⌘ Read more
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The fact that the official Python docs don’t clearly state what a function returns, grinds my gears. This has cost me so much time over the years. You always have to read through a huge block of text.
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@movq@www.uninformativ.de woah it’s like a cheatsheet with explanations! java is kind of arcane magic sorcery to me so i’m having trouble understanding it but i have that with most programming languages. this is like so much easier to actually look at and read instead of my eyes glazing over lol
The fact that the official Python docs don’t clearly state what a function returns, grinds my gears. This has cost me so much time over the years. You always have to read through a huge block of text.
You could at least put a list of possible return values in there (always at the same location, please!), here’s a mockup:
New Year’s attacks fuel fears of extremism in military
Brad Dress, Staff Writer - The Hill
_Stephan: Did you particularly note that the two terrorists that recently murdered innocent Americans were militarily trained MAGAts? The rising percentage of MAGAts in active service, or recent retirement, in the armed forces is a trend I having been following and reporting on (see SR archive) in SR for years. It really concerns me because if Trump orders the use of the militar … ⌘ Read more
Gun Violence by the Numbers in 2024
Chip Brownlee , Reporter - The Trace
Stephan: Here, as bad as it still is, is some good news about gun violence in the United States. Gun violence is going down, so are gun sales. Children killed by gun violence is down. Mass shootings are down, although still high. Federal spending for research on gun violence is much larger. We still have the most gun violence in the developed democracies, but the trends are better, so that is good news.
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Australia Banned Kids From Social Media. Now It Has Advice for the US.
Steven Overly, - Politico
_Stephan: As I have been saying for years now, the internet and social media are sewers that are completely distorting how children born since 1997 have matured. That’s when the Six Degrees website launched, and what we call social media began. It has completely changed the culture of developed societies. Now, finally, as this article describes, a few count … ⌘ Read more