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PEP 814: Add frozendict built-in type

PEP 814 has been accepted to introduce a built-in frozendict type in Python 3.15, implemented in C for performance. Unlike the existing types.MappingProxyType, frozendict is hashable if all its values...

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Amazon will stop accepting new customers for Mechanical Turk

Amazon announced that Mechanical Turk will stop accepting new customers on July 30, 2026, signaling the end of an era for the long-standing crowdsourcing platform. While existing users can continue op...

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The future of Flipper Zero development

Flipper Media outlines its strategic roadmap for the Flipper Zero device, emphasizing a shift towards open-source collaboration, enhanced hardware capabilities, and expanded software ecosystems. The a...

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New AI tutor achieves 0.71-1.30 SD effect size in Dartmouth course [pdf]

A new AI tutor deployed in a Dartmouth University course demonstrated a statistically significant learning improvement, achieving an effect size between 0.71 and 1.30 standard deviations. This study p...

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Bench Press: Leaking Text Nodes with CSS

The author demonstrates a novel CSS-based side-channel attack capable of exfiltrating text node contents by exploiting unique letter heights and animation timelines. This technique was developed for t...

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The missing 500 million: Cosmic bombardment melted Earth's first crust

New research suggests that Earth's first continental crust formed due to intense cosmic bombardment during the Hadean eon, which kept the early crust hot and thin enough to become buoyant. This theory...

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Reparaible and open source paper printer

Open Tools Studio presents a repairable and open-source paper printer, emphasizing modularity and user accessibility. The project aims to democratize hardware by providing full design files and repair...

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Introduction to Compilers and Language Design (2021)

This resource introduces the fundamentals of compiler construction and programming language design, likely serving as an educational guide or textbook companion. It covers essential concepts for under...

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Rayfish - P2P VPN built on top of Iroh

Rayfish is introduced as a peer-to-peer VPN solution that leverages the Iroh networking library to create private networks without relying on central servers or complex setup procedures. This approach...

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Work In Progress Rust

The author introduces techniques and a custom library to help Rust developers defer strict error handling during the 'Work In Progress' phase of coding. By converting potential compilation errors into...

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Run Windows 2000 on a DEC Alpha with a new es40 fork

A new fork of the es40 DEC Alpha emulator introduces significant performance improvements through a JIT compiler and enhanced graphics support via MAME's S3 port. These updates enable smoother operati...

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Dependencies should be fetched directly from VCS

The author argues that fetching dependencies directly from Version Control Systems (VCS) offers superior security compared to traditional package registries, citing Go modules as a prime example. By e...

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Version-controlled databases using Prolly trees

The article discusses Dolt, an open-source project that implements version control for SQL databases using a variant of B-trees called Prolly trees. This technology allows developers to perform Git-li...

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Trump memecoin investors lost $3.8 billion, analysis finds

An analysis reveals that nearly one million investors have collectively lost $3.8 billion after purchasing the $TRUMP memecoin, while former President Donald Trump personally gained approximately $636...

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Some of the nation’s rich are letting AI teach their kids

Wealthy American families, particularly in Silicon Valley, are increasingly paying premium fees for AI-driven educational platforms like Forge Prep and Alpha School to tutor their children. This trend...

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Where to preorder Grand Theft Auto VI

Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, featuring digital-only physical copies. Preorders are available for Standard ($79.9...

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Building a World Map with only 500 bytes

Iwo Kadziela demonstrated how to generate a recognizable ASCII world map using only 445 bytes of compressed data. The technique leverages JavaScript's DecompressionStream API to inflate deflate-compre...

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sqlite-utils 4.0rc2, mostly written by Claude Fable (for about $149.25)

Simon Willison utilized Claude Fable to identify critical bugs in the upcoming sqlite-utils 4.0 release, including a severe data loss vulnerability where uncommitted transactions poisoned the database...

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Xbox is a disaster

The article critiques Microsoft's recent Xbox strategy, contrasting the high-profile Summer Game Fest showcase with the broader struggles of the gaming industry. It highlights the disconnect between t...

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It's not about physical vs. digital games, it's about ownership

The article argues that the core issue in gaming is not the medium of physical versus digital distribution, but rather the concept of consumer ownership and rights over purchased software. It highligh...

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Organic Maps

Organic Maps is an open-source, privacy-focused navigation app that allows users to download offline maps without tracking their location. The article highlights its availability on Hacker News, where...

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How is Zig working out after 3 years and 100k lines of game code?

This video shares a developer's practical experience using the Zig programming language over three years, specifically within the context of writing 100,000 lines of game code. It likely covers real-w...

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Installing A/UX 1.1 like it’s the 90s

The author successfully installed and stabilized A/UX 1.1, an early Apple UNIX variant, within the Snow Macintosh emulator. This achievement involved converting raw flux disk images and implementing s...

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Dark mode with web standards

This article outlines a robust pattern for implementing dark mode in web applications by combining the `prefers-color-scheme` media query for system defaults with a JavaScript-driven toggle that persi...

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Time-based background colour transitions with Temporal and CSS color-mix

The author implements a dynamic website theme that transitions background colors based on the time of day, utilizing the experimental Temporal API for robust date handling and CSS color-mix for smooth...

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The Sourdough Sidekick automates the boring bit of baking

The Sourdough Sidekick is a kitchen gadget co-developed with King Arthur Baking Company designed to automate the maintenance of sourdough starters by feeding them flour and water on a set schedule. Th...

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How Keurig saved — and ruined — your coffee

This podcast episode explores the history of Keurig, detailing how its single-cup brewing technology revolutionized office coffee culture before facing backlash over environmental waste and market sat...

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sqlite-utils 4.0rc2

Simon Willison announces the release candidate 2 for sqlite-utils 4.0, a popular Python CLI utility and library for manipulating SQLite databases. The update highlights significant contributions from ...

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There is a new Kindle Jailbreak called Sanctuary

A new jailbreak tool named Sanctuary has been released, supporting Kindle models running firmware versions 5.16.4 through 5.18.3. Notably, this tool is compatible with blacklisted Kindles, expanding i...