The user is migrating from GitHub to Codeberg, finding the process easier than expected for issues, pull requests, and releases, but more challenging for CI due to lost free macOS runners and infinite capacity.
A supply chain attack was discovered on the litellm package on PyPI, which steals credentials and attempts to exfiltrate them to a malicious domain. The attack was reported to PyPI and the litellm maintainers via email, and a tracking issue was created to monitor the situation.
The user created a personal encyclopedia called whoami.wiki using MediaWiki and a language model to organize and connect their family photos, videos, and data exports, revealing forgotten memories and strengthening relationships. The project is now open source, allowing others to create their own personal encyclopedias and run it on their machine with their own data.
You did it! π₯³ European Parliament just decided that Chat Control 1.0 must stop. This means on April 6, 2026, Gmail, LinkedIn, Microsoft and other Big Techs must stop scanning your private messages in the EU. #PrivacyWins πͺ [contains quote post or other embedded content]
Cory Doctorow argues in his book The Internet Con that Big Tech's dominance is due to legal structures, not technical superiority. He proposes forcing interoperability to break down walls and make the Internet freer and more democratic.
The user built a local LLM-based chat tool for company engineers with fast response and natural language question answering capabilities. They overcame numerous challenges, including memory management, problematic files, and indexing large datasets, to create a reliable and useful system.
A jury found Instagram and YouTube responsible for a 20-year-old woman's suffering, awarding her $3 million and $2.1 million in punitive damages. The verdict could set a precedent for future lawsuits against tech companies over social media addiction.
The European Parliament rejected the mass surveillance of private messages by US tech companies, ending the EU derogation on April 4. This victory for digital privacy clears the path for modern child protection through targeted surveillance and secure app design.
Swift 6.3 introduces new features and improvements, including C interoperability, module selectors, and attributes for compiler optimizations. It also includes a preview of Swift Build, improvements to Swift Testing, and the first official release of the Swift SDK for Android.
The user set up a computer to act as a main router between their ISP and home network using OpenBSD, replacing a Ubiquiti UniFi Security Gateway, and implemented a pf packet filter to block internet access at bedtime with exceptions for certain servers and devices. They also created a shell script called 'bedtime' to manage the rules and automate the schedule, and set up a cron table to ...
The Obsolete Sounds project reimagines lost sounds from the past and present, highlighting the need to preserve cultural heritage. It draws attention to disappearing soundscapes and encourages saving sounds before they're lost forever.
The user successfully set up a Tesla Model 3 car computer on their desk by purchasing parts on eBay and using Tesla's electrical reference to connect the components. After several challenges, including a burned power controller chip, the user was able to get the system running and is now exploring the car's operating system and network interfaces.
In French, the letter "e" has four possible pronunciations: /e/, /Ι/, /Ι/, or silent. Diacritical marks like Γ, Γ, Γ, and Γ help distinguish pronunciation when standard rules don't apply.
Walmart now requires a Walmart account for setup and smart TV features on select new Vizio TVs. This move further integrates Vizio with Walmart's ad business, which saw triple-digit growth in advertising.
The article discusses various tricks and shortcuts for Unix-like shells that can improve productivity and make the terminal more user-friendly. These tricks include line editing bindings, directory navigation, and command manipulation that can be used in most modern shells.
The user provided information about various museums and collections from around the world, including the John M. Mossman lock collection, the New York Earth Room, the Museum of Jurassic Technology, the Musical Museum, and many others. Each museum or collection has its unique exhibits and features, showcasing a wide range of artifacts and art pieces that highlight the history, culture, and ...
ARC-AGI-3 is an interactive benchmark testing AI's ability to learn and adapt in novel environments. It measures intelligence across time, not just final answers, to bridge the gap between AI and human learning.
Intel announced Arc Pro B70 and B65 graphics cards for AI workloads and professional visualization with B70 being the most powerful discrete GPU based on Intel Xe2 architecture. The B70 has 32 Xe cores and 32 GB GDDR6 memory, while the B65 has 24 Xe cores and 32 GB GDDR6 memory with a 192-bit interface.
Intel's CPUs didn't have brand names until the 1990s, using part numbers and clock speeds instead. The 486 was the last CPU with a number-based name, leading to the introduction of the Pentium in 1993.
The user optimized a Minecraft world scanner to find large "prisons" by simplifying the problem, skipping unnecessary work, and applying various optimizations such as vectorization and iterative DFS. The final optimized code can scan the entire world in about a month in single-threaded mode, covering 1.5β 10^9 cell area per second.
LibreOffice 26.8 will feature a non-intrusive donation banner in the Start Centre, appearing monthly and not blocking functionality. The banner is a reasonable attempt to make the funding relationship between the project and users more visible.
Researchers used fiber optic cables to study the impact of tilling on soil moisture and found it disrupts soil's natural sponge-like quality. Tilling breaks soil channels, causing rain to pool and increase erosion and flood risk.
The user designed and built a custom FPGA board with a more advanced Efinix Ti60F256 and 1GB DDR3L memory, using a DDR3 Soft Controller Core and overcoming challenges with PCB layout and soldering BGA chips. The board features a custom SoC with a RISC-V processor core, DMA controller, and other components, and the user used SpinalHDL to generate Verilog code for the design.
π¨ The Conservatives (EPP) are attempting to force a new vote on Thursday (26th), seeking to reverse Parliament's NO on indiscriminate scanning. This is a direct attack on democracy and blatant disregard for your right to privacy. No means no. Take action now!
GraphHopper integrated new elevation data from mapterhorn for precise outdoor trip planning. This improved data reduces elevation errors near mountains and rivers, enhancing route accuracy and energy estimates for electric vehicles.
Congress is set to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which may include closing the data broker loophole allowing government agencies to buy Americans' location data without warrants. Privacy advocates say this is the best chance to protect Americans' data from mass surveillance.
The Ramones released their self-titled debut album on April 23, 1976, which became one of the most influential albums in popular music history despite initial commercial failure. The album's logo, designed by Arturo Vega, became a highly successful promotional tool and is likely the best-selling T-shirt of all time.