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I am excited to introduce Kimi-K3, the next generation of open frontier models from Moonshot AI. As the world's first open 3T-class model, it is built on a new architecture featuring Kimi Delta Atten…
Federal prosecutors have charged Atlanta resident Sam Tunick with destroying evidence after his GrapheneOS phone wiped itself during a Customs and Border Protection search. While agents claim the dev…
I want to clarify that Anthropic has never advocated for banning open-weights models, as they are a public good when safe. My primary concerns are authoritarian regimes using AI for military superior…
I built an early prototype called PGSimCity to visualize the PostgreSQL engine in 3D as it loads city code. This model is unreviewed and likely contains inaccuracies in both the simulation and explan…
AI companies are bulk-buying rare books, scanning them, and shredding the originals to train models, a practice facilitated by ISBNdb. A federal judge ruled this destruction legal under fair use, arg…
I investigated the claim that Bun was rewritten in Rust for $165,000 using Anthropic's AI. Despite the announcement, no release tag has appeared in six weeks, and open pull requests from Robobun have…
Experience a scientifically accurate black hole simulation right in your living room with Black Hole Playground. Built on the foundation of the science-grade Synchray.jl rendering engine, this web-ba…
I am sharing the technical report for Kimi-K3, our latest model designed to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence. This document details our architectural innovations, training methodologies…
A single character error in a Kik username subpoena led police to the wrong person. Brandon Klayme, an innocent Nova Scotia man, was arrested, convicted, and imprisoned for 18 months based on a typo…
A judge dismissed Google's lawsuit against SerpAPI, ruling that the company cannot use the DMCA to block scraping of its search results. The court found that Google's SearchGuard measure does not eff…
Decathlon Germany has expanded its online payment methods by integrating Wero on decathlon.de. This move aims to offer German shoppers a more diverse and convenient checkout experience. The new optio…
I built scriptc to compile standard TypeScript directly into fast, self-contained native binaries without needing Node or a JavaScript engine. Most of your code is static enough to run natively, whil…
After four years as a loyal customer, I decided to cancel my Hey subscription following DHH's recent blog post comparing Roma people to wolves. While I believe in mistake theory and avoiding public s…
I am finally revealing that I am a human editor-in-chief for this massive issue featuring over 70 articles, code snippets, and artwork. We have secured an ISSN, launched a Patreon to keep the magazin…
Artificial intelligence firms are pouring unprecedented resources into Washington lobbying efforts to shape the regulatory landscape. As the sector faces increasing scrutiny, major players are invest…
Magnolias are ancient flowers that predate bees by millions of years, relying instead on beetles for pollination. Their large, bowl-shaped blooms and strong scents evolved specifically to attract the…
I explore how Go 1.26's default Green Tea garbage collector organizes memory by grouping objects of similar sizes, contrasting this with C#'s more scattered approach. Using custom tools, I visualize…
I am removing React.js from the Misago codebase to solve issues like duplicated code, slow performance, and complex plugin development. Instead, I am adopting HTMX to handle UI interactivity directly…
I argue that the Large Language Model industry is built on broken economics where subscription fees cannot cover token costs. While hyperscalers spend trillions on data centers funded by private cred…
I tested whether cleaning my dusty solar panels was worthwhile by comparing power output between two banks. The results showed a 2%-5% increase in efficiency, translating to roughly £60-£150 in annua…
I am thrilled to introduce MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, our new cybersecurity model integrated into MDASH. This system delivers world-class vulnerability detection at half the cost of leading models by efficie…
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) shares skyrocketed by over 470% during their debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, valuing the firm at 3.3 trillion yuan. This makes CXMT mainland China's most val…
I share my favorite webcomics, including Three Word Phrase, SMBC, and Dinosaur Comics, alongside a satirical set of instructions for viewing xkcd. The guide suggests using Netscape Navigator 4.0 on a…
I explore how Tommy Flowers built Colossus, the world's first large-scale programmable electronic digital computer, to crack Germany's advanced Tunny encryption. While Alan Turing developed the initi…
I created Libsm64 to provide a clean interface for Super Mario 64 movement and rendering code, allowing developers to drop Mario into existing game engines with minimal effort. This shared library lo…
I left Google DeepMind after discovering the company's continued support for DHS immigration enforcement and signing an unrestricted military AI contract with the Pentagon. Despite my detailed propos…
I propose building a successor to email using existing web technologies like HTTP, TLS, and ActivityPub instead of SMTP. By assembling standards such as WebFinger, Ed25519, and HPKE, we can fix forty…
Frustrated by manual time adjustments on standard clocks, I decided to build a custom self-setting device using a Raspberry Pi Zero W and an Adafruit seven-segment display. To overcome my limited Pyt…
We developed a small-molecule adhesive called Cyclic FP-fmoc that bonds strongly to nonstick surfaces like PTFE yet removes completely with a simple ethanol wash. This breakthrough combines high stre…
I am implementing Anubis to protect our server from aggressive AI scraping that causes downtime for everyone. This proof-of-work scheme makes mass scraping expensive while remaining negligible for in…
I discovered critical vulnerabilities in the My Eicher fleet management platform, a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors. By stumbling upon unauthenticated internal APIs, I gained acce…
I have created self-contained Python distributions that minimize runtime dependencies to ensure they work on any targeted system. These builds include most standard library extensions with statically…
I explore the life and craft of Michiyo Yasuda, the master color designer behind Studio Ghibli's iconic visual style. While directors like Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata get the fame, Yasuda's nuan…
I present a new method to solve the scaling problem of ray tracing animated geometry by decoupling animation costs from triangle counts. By building low-resolution tetrahedral cages around meshes, we…
FeyNoBg is a state-of-the-art AI model for automatic background removal, delivering top-tier performance across eight industry benchmarks. It excels in complex scenarios like low contrast, camouflage…
Fonts In Use serves as an independent archive documenting typography in real-world applications. The platform categorizes thousands of examples by topics like music and architecture, formats such as…
Many developers mistakenly believe Docker containers provide sufficient security, but rootful setups can still lead to full host compromise. I explain how running rootless containers with Podman limi…
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has launched a campaign to remove bike lane references and safety tools from Federal Highway Administration websites, labeling them as DEI projects. This move has…
I embedded invisible white text instructions in a midterm prompt asking AI to discuss Madagascar. When 32 out of 35 students blindly copied the AI's output, they included nonsensical references to th…
I encountered a Vercel Security Checkpoint while accessing a URL from Worse on Purpose. The request failed with a 429 Too Many Requests error, indicating rate limiting or a temporary block. This inci…
We are currently investigating elevated error rates affecting Claude Opus 5 across claude.ai, the Claude API, Claude Code, and Claude Cowork. This incident was reported on July 27, 2026, and impacts…
I built a step-by-step guide to the Jacobian Conjecture, a famous math problem that remained unsolved for 87 years before a surprising partial solution emerged in July 2026. Using simple animations a…
The European Union has imposed a record $1.02 billion fine on Google for violating antitrust rules by prioritizing its own shopping comparison service in search results. This landmark penalty targets…
I explore why physical activity, despite robust evidence proving its efficacy against depression, remains sidelined in mental health treatment. While pharmaceuticals dominate clinical protocols, exer…
Let's Seal is the open standard for proving any file is real and unaltered, acting as the 'Let's Encrypt' for document proof. This free, self-hosted solution uses the SEAL protocol to cryptographical…
I explore mathematical and physical arguments questioning the existence of continuity in our universe, advocating instead for a discrete reality. Drawing heavily on the pioneering ideas of Emile Bore…
We tested new PTFE-coated skillets and air fryer baskets to see if they release particles into food before showing visible damage. Our results show that even brand-new cookware can shed detectable pa…
I explore why standard mutex-based queues struggle under heavy multi-threaded contention, causing expensive context switches that cripple performance in real-time systems. Instead of blocking, I demo…
I successfully installed the new native Google Chrome build on my Raspberry Pi 5 running Ubuntu, confirming that the long-awaited ARM64 version is finally available. The browser now includes Google a…
The Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellite payload, developed by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and funded by DARPA, has successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9. Integrated on Space…
We are building modular units that convert stranded biogas from wastewater plants and farms into valuable chemicals like DME and methanol on-site. By replacing fossil fuel dependence with domestic wa…
Nvidia is finalizing a fresh wave of AI deals exceeding $750 billion, including a massive partnership with SK Group and financing support for OpenAI. These accelerating investments have sparked conce…
I share the fascinating history of the Shay locomotive, a specialized geared engine designed for steep grades and rough terrain. These robust machines revolutionized logging and mining operations in…
In the 1970s, Douglas McIlroy faced the challenge of fitting a 250kB dictionary into just 64kB of RAM on a PDP-11. He solved this by developing a stemming algorithm to reduce word counts and designin…
Minecraft Java Edition is updating its system requirements, now recommending 16GB of RAM in preparation for the upcoming Vulkan graphics API transition. This significant increase reflects the growing…
I propose that the ubiquitous 12-string guitar evolved from overlooked early instruments, specifically Carl Brown's 10-string 'harp-guitar' patent and subsequent models by Rene Grunewald. By analyzin…
I explore whether a scientific theory of software bugs exists, using ruliology and computational irreducibility. Even simple programs can behave unpredictably, creating bugs we cannot foresee without…
I assumed early event tasks would finish first, but our logs showed significant drift when spawning 1 million Tokio tasks. The runtime prioritizes progress over strict ordering, causing earlier tasks…
As a physicalist and panpsychist, I argue that digital consciousness likely exists at the hardware level rather than within software. Current computer architectures prioritize deterministic reliabili…
I am reporting that elevated errors affecting claude.ai, the Claude API, Claude Code, and Claude Cowork have been resolved. The incident began on July 27, 2026, with teams investigating the issue bef…
Jensen Huang made his debut on X by joining forces with Google, OpenAI, and Meta to champion open access for AI models. This unexpected alliance highlights a shared industry belief that keeping AI te…
I argue that deep knowledge of programming languages remains vital even with AI-assisted coding. A language's true value lies in the ideas it embodies, such as Rust's borrow checker or Haskell's type…
We introduce the DX Core 4, a unified framework combining DORA, SPACE, and DevEx to simplify measuring developer productivity. By focusing on speed, effectiveness, quality, and business impact, this…
While working through Crafting Interpreters, I explored efficient ways to map bytecode offsets back to source lines. I compared storing a line number per byte against run-length encoding and starting…
I have built a mostly functional 8086 emulator within Scratch that boots real DOS and Windows. While it runs on Scratch, I recommend using TurboWarp for better performance. You can access the C drive…
Federal authorities have arrested Zyaire Wilkins for allegedly stealing over $220,000 in cryptocurrency using malware embedded in eight Steam games. The investigation revealed that the conspirators m…
Living in Puerto Rico, I witnessed firsthand how fragile our power grid is, especially after Hurricane Maria. With no electrical engineering background, I researched and built a reliable solar backup…
I helped build the case for freeing prediction markets, hoping they would surface vital economic information. Instead, platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket have become backdoor sportsbooks, while asy…
I joined John Backus in 1974 to help refine his Red language, a functional system designed to overcome the complexity of conventional programming. Our work explored variable-free approaches and forma…
I recently shipped 108 pull requests in eight days by implementing a loop engineering system with an AI agent. Instead of line-by-line reviews, my team shifted to outcome-based testing, allowing rapi…
When your monthly ZFS scrub cripples production performance, it signals a fundamental design flaw rather than a scheduling issue. I explain how oversizing pools for capacity while ignoring IOPS leads…
I explore timeless architectural strategies that keep homes cool without relying on air conditioning. By focusing on natural ventilation, thermal mass, and strategic shading, we can maintain comforta…
I created The Incredible Proof Machine to share the joy of doing proofs visually, removing the barrier of learning complex syntax found in tools like Isabelle. By simply dragging and dropping blocks…
CaSA is a groundbreaking architecture that enables ternary LLM inference directly within standard COTS DRAM, bypassing the memory bus entirely. While software quantization like PrismML's Bonsai reduc…
Exploring the HipKittens paper on AMD GPU kernels, I find a parallel between eight-wave ping-pong schedules and human adaptability. Just as threads must exchange roles between computation and memory…
I trace the remarkable history of the Atmos clock, from its mercury-based Reutter origins in 1930 to the sophisticated gas-filled bellows of today. This journey covers the transition through various…
Infrawrench transforms how developers manage infrastructure by unifying 25+ cloud providers into a single, intuitive interface. It automatically discovers and syncs resources every 30 seconds, allowi…
While jogging at the YMCA, I realized how Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot mirrors our daily routines and global anxieties. Seventy years after its premiere, the play's bleak landscape feels more r…
I successfully built GCC 1.27, the first version supporting x86, on a 64-bit Ubuntu system by adapting Mikhail Maltsev's patches. Despite challenges with system headers and debug formats, the ancient…
I swapped my Kindle for a Boox Go 10.3 (gen II) Lumi to build a dedicated personal newspaper. Despite Android app limitations on E-ink screens, I stripped the device of bloatware and installed F-Droi…
The European Union is set to generate more revenue from fining US tech companies than from taxing its own public tech sector. This trend was highlighted by a recent €890 million penalty imposed on Go…
Port Zero revolutionizes developer networking by assigning stable *.portzero.local domains to every local process, completely eliminating port conflicts and EADDRINUSE errors. By simply setting your…
I share a simple ImageJ script to check how scientific figures appear to people with different types of color blindness. After identifying issues in our recent paper, we redesigned the images by show…
Inspired by Hank Green's timeline, I used Foxglove to visualize the Artemis II mission. By combining JPL Horizons trajectory data with mission photos, I built an interactive 3D scene. The project fea…
NameThatUI is a free, browser-based diagnostic tool designed to help developers and designers accurately identify unnamed UI elements. Instead of relying on vague visual labels, users describe observ…