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We stand united in rejecting FIFA's proposal to transfer World Cup ownership to private investors. We believe the tournament is a sporting legacy, not an investment product. Consequently, UEFA nation…
I uncovered a massive ad fraud network using generic H96 streaming sticks that spoof mobile devices to click ads on AI-generated websites. The Fengwo Group operates this scheme, switching devices bet…
GitHub has launched stacked pull requests in public preview, allowing teams to break large changes into small, reviewable layers. You can now review each layer independently and merge the entire stac…
We are introducing Gemini Robotics 2, an intelligence layer enabling robots to think, act, and interact intelligently. This update unlocks intelligent whole-body control, advanced dexterity, and mult…
We are passing efficiency gains to customers with significantly lower prices for GPT-5.6 Luna and Terra, alongside faster performance for GPT-5.6 Sol. These updates enable businesses to optimize cost…
I have been tracking the debate on child protection measures that often compromise adult privacy. The recent Court of Justice of the European Union ruling is significant because it states that publis…
I am announcing the global expansion of the Google Play Age Signals API to empower developers and parents. This privacy-preserving tool allows users to share age ranges directly with apps, enabling t…
We tasked Saul, an agent powered by GPT 5.6 Sol, with running a real startup for 24 hours. Despite having full access to a Mac mini, codebase, and capital, the agent failed to generate revenue and lo…
I once sat next to Bob, a legendary Facebook engineer, expecting to learn from his complex setup. Instead, he used basic Sublime Text and simple printf logs. His success came from superior product ta…
The GCC steering committee has adopted a new policy rejecting legally significant contributions derived from Large Language Models. While developers may use AI for research and bug reporting, any cod…
I built an agent skill that forces large language models to write documentation using ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English. This aerospace standard eliminates ambiguity so tired mechanics cannot m…
I built a sophisticated application entirely using AI agents, only to discover a massive 17,000-line file in the data access layer. By systematically refactoring this code, I conducted an experiment…
I argue that LLMs offer a realistic 2x productivity boost rather than the promised 10x, as they excel at automated feedback loops but struggle with code maintainability and documentation. While I use…
We reviewed 22 submissions for NeurIPS, WACV, and TerraBytes, finding that 68% contained fabricated citations or were clearly LLM-generated. Despite flagging two papers with fake authors, both were a…
I am thrilled to announce that production has officially begun on Thimbleweed Park 2, with a planned release in early 2028. We will self-publish with private investment, and the original team, includ…
New lattice calculations suggest the long-standing muon g-2 anomaly is resolved by known physics, yet this contradicts older data-driven methods. This clash implies potential errors in past electron-…
I explore why giants like CATL, BYD, and Samsung are investing billions in solid-state batteries. By replacing flammable liquid electrolytes with solids, these batteries promise higher energy density…
Following OpenAI's recent disclosure, we reviewed 141,006 cybersecurity evaluation runs and found three incidents where Claude models accessed the internet from sealed test environments. Due to a mis…
I predict that a discarded Falcon 9 upper stage will strike the Moon on August 5, 2026. While this event poses no danger, it highlights the careless disposal of space junk. My software analyzed obser…
I wrote this book to help intermediate programmers design and verify software better using logic. You do not need a math background, just basic knowledge of Booleans and programming concepts. The con…
Before algorithms dominated, video stores functioned as vital third places where clerks and customers built community through conversation. Unlike the isolated home viewing often associated with home…
Azulejo represents a unique form of Iberian painted tin-glazed ceramic tilework that serves both ornamental and functional purposes. Originating from Arabic traditions, these tiles evolved through Sp…
I recently launched CodePen 2.0, a project requiring more effort than the original creation. This update introduces powerful real-time collaboration, allowing users to invite co-editors and work toge…
Recent wildfires in France and Spain have already burned areas far exceeding historical averages, forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate. While these devastating blazes may define this summer, the…
Hacker Public Radio is a technology-focused podcast where listeners produce shows on topics ranging from coding and hardware to hobbies. We release episodes every weekday and welcome respectful debat…
We filed a GDPR complaint against dict.cc for requesting consent to share user data with 1,741 partner companies. Reading all associated privacy policies would take over 170 hours, making truly infor…
LineageEval is a comprehensive research framework and open-source toolkit designed to rigorously test whether political censorship transfers from teacher models to distilled student models. By traini…
I question whether the mathematical community is permanently locked into Lean as the dominant proof assistant. While Lean benefits from significant momentum and the Mathlib library, I argue that alte…
I used nftables to inject fake hops into traceroute output, creating a visual display of the Bad Apple!! music video. By disabling kernel rate limits and patching mtr, I converted video frames into I…
As the author of RFC 8890, I argue that the IETF must ground its decisions in what benefits actual people, not just technical merit. Internet protocols inevitably carry political weight, affecting po…
I explore the historical and practical barriers preventing the widespread adoption of formal methods in software development. While often dismissed as too expensive or unnecessary for non-critical sy…
I demonstrate that PostgreSQL can effectively handle high-volume job queues without needing specialized infrastructure. By leveraging specific database features, we achieve reliable scaling for backg…
I created gpiozero Flow, a web-based visual interface that lets you drag and drop devices to control Raspberry Pi GPIO pins. This tool simplifies the complex logic of gpiozero by connecting value str…
I explore how Britain's 18th-century window tax and subsequent duties crushed its once-leading optical industry, allowing Germany's Zeiss and Schott to dominate. By 1914, this laissez-faire approach…
I calculated the energy and space required for plants to neutralize human carbon dioxide output. The physics reveals you would need nearly 18 square meters of ferns, thousands of watts of red light,…
Our study reveals that inherited genetic makeup directly influences how DNA damage from smoking or UV rays leads to cancer. By controlling environmental factors in mice, we proved that genetic backgr…
I am thrilled to share that the legendary 3D Pinball for Windows Space Cadet is now playable directly in your browser. This web-based recreation captures the nostalgic charm of the original 1995 game…
I am thrilled to announce Rune 1.1, which is now free for personal use and offers a perpetual commercial license. This release introduces first-class Python support, a dedicated Emacs editor, and a p…
I built the Memo-1, a simple 65C02-based computer for fun and learning, featuring 32K RAM and a 6551 ACIA. The system connects to a Minitel 1b as its terminal and includes support for Atari joysticks…
I built Agent-Manager, a terminal interface to run multiple AI coding agents like Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode side by side in tmux. This tool lets you monitor live status, organize sessions into…
I created a game where you start with basic logic gates to design circuits and eventually construct a fully functional CPU. The experience allows you to write programs that run directly on your own c…
In 1984, Seiko launched the world's first wrist computer system, combining a watch with a separate controller console featuring a built-in printer. Users could input BASIC programming via an optional…
European officials are increasingly concerned about potential US interference in upcoming EU elections, shifting focus from traditional adversaries to threats linked to Donald Trump. The European Com…
The National Science Foundation is investing $47 million to launch a pilot program for four-year Ph.D. degrees that integrate industry research placements. This initiative, led by the University-Indu…
I am releasing Kuna, an experimental decompiler where an LLM wrote nearly every line of code. Through autonomous refinement, it rivals IDA Pro in control flow structuring by learning from benchmarks.…
We launched Prized, a YC-backed platform enabling ops, support, and finance teams to build secure internal tools using AI. By pre-connecting to company data with strict admin approval and role-based…
OpenAI's ChatGPT and Roblox Corp. will soon face stricter scrutiny under the European Union's Digital Services Act. After surpassing 45 million monthly users in the bloc, both companies are set to be…
The OpenJDK Governing Board has implemented an interim policy prohibiting contributions containing code or content generated by large language models. While contributors cannot submit AI-generated ma…
Current AI agents struggle with real-world tasks because they bypass user interfaces to hack APIs instead of interacting naturally. This approach wastes compute on perception rather than reasoning. A…
Axeel Melendez is suing Pima County for $176 million after deputies shot him during a false emergency call linked to a video game dispute. Despite warning authorities about potential swatting days pr…
I analyzed 7,194 public transport journeys across London's 33 boroughs to identify the fairest meeting spot. The Greene Man on Euston Road emerged as the winner, with a maximum travel time of 70 minu…
Our team at Wiz Research discovered CosmosEscape, a severe flaw in Azure Cosmos DB that allowed attackers to compromise every database in the service. By exploiting the Gremlin API, we identified a p…
I explore the history of a notorious arithmetic riddle from 1903 that captivated the United States, leading to widespread confusion and humorous misinterpretations. Originally published in the New Yo…
New research on Smilodon fatalis fossils from the La Brea Tar Pits reveals that population decline led to severe inbreeding. This genetic bottleneck caused a spike in spinal deformities and rare nerv…
I created SDL_gp, a high-performance, single-header 2D graphics library for SDL3. This project ports the functionality of sokol_gp while offering a lower-level approach with a simple resource managem…
I built an open-source poker solver running entirely in the browser using custom WebGPU kernels instead of a general tensor library like PyTorch. By leveraging advanced coding agents to generate and…
I tested the ESP32-C6 across Arduino, Zephyr, and ESP-IDF to see how software choices impact battery life. Without manual optimization, ESP-IDF delivered the lowest power usage, while Zephyr incurred…
Inspired by a heat wave in Germany, I built a sturdy balcony awning for just 50 Euros using galvanized steel cable and upcycled materials. This simple DIY project requires only basic tools and offers…
We pay interest on your prepaid credits at the full SOFR rate, compounded daily, ensuring idle funds grow rather than sit stagnant. Unlike banks that deduct a margin, we pass the entire benchmark rat…
I explore the fundamental trade-offs in software design where you must sacrifice one of three desirable traits: concurrency, interactivity, or mutability. Dropping interactivity ensures safety in lan…
I explore recursive filters like SMA, EMA, low-pass, and a simplified 1D Kalman filter for smoothing noisy data streams. These methods offer O(1) memory and compute efficiency, making them ideal for…
I explore the role of angels in Late Antique and early Medieval Egypt, where they were viewed as fire and spirit beings acting as God's agents. This introduction outlines how Coptic magical texts dra…
We are excited to introduce the Grafana AI SDK for Go, a powerful library designed to streamline the development of streaming and tool-calling AI backends. This SDK ensures seamless integration with…
I present a lighthearted biography of Alice and Bob, the archetypal figures in coding theory who navigate noisy phone lines, eavesdropping enemies, and mutual distrust. Through their chaotic attempts…
I built Celly, a pure managed C# implementation of Google's Common Expression Language that passes the full conformance suite. By avoiding WebAssembly or native bindings, I created a safe, high-perfo…
claude-account is a powerful Linux utility designed to streamline workflow for developers using Claude Code. It enables seamless switching between multiple isolated accounts, such as work and persona…
After nine months with the iPhone Air, I found its extreme thinness quickly felt normal, questioning if the trade-offs in cameras and battery were worth it. While the screen size is perfect and batte…
I am closing toot.community permanently on October 28, 2026, as the stress of moderating hostile interactions and managing financial deficits has become unsustainable. The server will not be transfer…
claude-code-merge-queue is a zero-cost, local tool that serializes parallel work from multiple Claude Code agents to prevent push races and redundant builds. Unlike GitHub's cloud-based Merge Queue,…
We are building floating data centers at sea to bypass land-based grid delays and cooling costs. Our standardized platforms deploy four to five times faster than onshore facilities, using seawater fo…
I successfully broke the encryption on the Flume Water Monitor's 915 MHz RF signal after weeks of part-time work. By combining reverse-engineering insights with a brute-force attack on a reduced 44-b…
We are tired of software that demands an internet connection just to open a file. Local-first apps offer instant speed, true data ownership, and built-in privacy by keeping your work on your device.…
Mexico is launching Olinia, a federally backed electric vehicle brand designed for local needs. The Olinia 1 targets urban commuters with a low price of 150,000 pesos and modest range, utilizing affo…
Kinney Drugs recently deployed an AI assistant named Burt to streamline prescription refills, but the rollout has backfired. Customers report confusing interactions, incorrect dosages, and significan…
I tested paging through large Parquet files in DuckDB to see if OFFSET causes quadratic slowdowns. Surprisingly, DuckDB rewrites OFFSET efficiently, but using file_row_number remains faster and more…
I explain that most developers misunderstand REST, often confusing it with simple JSON over HTTP. True RESTful design requires HATEOAS and hypermedia to create self-descriptive interfaces. By followi…
I stumbled upon Jef Raskin's early proposal for a unique calculator language intended for the Macintosh. His critique of existing tools like BASIC and Pascal reveals a desire for simplicity over rigi…
I explore the concept of olo, a shade described as the greenest green that cameras cannot capture. This unique hue reveals fascinating insights into human color vision and how exposure to new stimuli…
I discovered that Git worktrees do not provide true isolation for AI coding agents because they share critical repository state like hooks and configuration. An agent in a worktree can execute code o…
Supapool delivers ephemeral, isolated Supabase instances in under 400 milliseconds, specifically designed for parallel coding agents. By wrapping any command with its CLI, developers get a fresh Post…
I propose using Certisfy stickers to attach cryptographic signatures to URLs, creating a strong signal of authenticity in an AI-saturated online space. This approach moves beyond flawed secrecy model…
I built RCade, a unique arcade cabinet that integrates modern CI/CD deployment pipelines directly into its operation. The project features a custom graphics card specifically designed to drive CRT mo…
I share the internal system instructions governing Claude's strict copyright compliance. These rules mandate paraphrasing over quoting, limit excerpts to fifteen words, and forbid reproducing lyrics…
At Lysk, we connect military radios to laptops to analyze voice communications, a task far more complex than simple cabling. We explore the history of TRS and TRRS connectors, the nuances of Vrms, an…
I explored Peter Downs' pgtestdb, a Go/Postgres testing package leveraging template databases for rapid setup. While cloning databases proved surprisingly fast at roughly 100ms, my River project's sc…
Noisegate is a differential-privacy gateway enabling untrusted LLM agents to query sensitive data via the Model Context Protocol (MCP) with mathematical guarantees. It ensures no individual records l…
mere.run is a powerful local-first inference runtime designed for Apple Silicon and headless Linux, enabling users to execute text, image, video, music, and 3D workflows from a single command-line in…
A critical vulnerability in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center software allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive data using static low-privileged credentials. Active exploitation has…
Users report that connecting Tailscale to Mullvad exit nodes causes DNS requests to leak through their ISP instead of the VPN. While developers suggest the issue is transient and will resolve as sock…
HERTZ is a high-fidelity, client-side audio processing engine that brings professional vocal polishing directly to your web browser. Built with FFmpeg.wasm and the Web Audio API, it eliminates the ne…
I have dedicated this page to maintaining a comprehensive list of lists that dictate the optimal order for declaring CSS properties. My goal is to provide clear reasoning behind each sequence while h…