Running Tesla Model 3's computer on my desk using parts from crashed cars

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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.

The EU still wants to scan your private messages and photos

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🚨 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!

ARC-AGI-3

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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.

Earthquake scientists reveal how overplowing weakens soil at experimental farm

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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.

90% of Claude-linked output going to GitHub repos w <2 stars

Multiple contributors made various improvements to a project, including fixing build warnings, enhancing user interface, and adding new features such as custom caption bars and chat progress reporting. These improvements also included security hardening, rate limiting, and input validation, as well as updates to documentation and database connections.

My astrophotography in the movie Project Hail Mary

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Rod Prazeres is an award-winning astrophotographer from Brisbane, Australia, capturing the night sky's beauty and complexity. His images showcase stunning nebulae, star clusters, and supernova remnants, blending science and art.

Apple randomly closes bug reports unless you "verify" the bug remains unfixed

You file bug reports with Apple Feedback Assistant due to a mix of addiction and the occasional fix of reported issues. However, Apple's lack of response and apparent disregard for users' time and effort is a major complaint.
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Quantization from the Ground Up

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Sam Rose discusses how to make large language models (LLMs) smaller and faster by reducing the number of parameters and using quantization, a process that reduces the precision of floating-point numbers. By applying quantization techniques, such as symmetric and asymmetric quantization, LLMs can be made 4x smaller and 2x faster with only a 5-10% loss in accuracy.

Ensu – Ente’s Local LLM app

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Ente Labs has released Ensu, an offline LLM app that runs on your device with full privacy and zero cost. The app is currently in its early stages and the developers are seeking feedback to determine its future direction and features.

China is mass-producing hypersonic missiles for $99,000

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A Chinese company has developed a hypersonic missile, the YKJ-1000, which costs $99,000 and can be launched from anywhere, including shipping containers. This low-cost missile poses unprecedented threats to global defense markets and US allies due to its cost advantage and widespread deployment capabilities.

Updates to GitHub Copilot interaction data usage policy

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GitHub will use interaction data from Copilot users to improve AI models unless they opt out, starting April 24. Users can opt out in settings under "Privacy" to prevent data use for training.

TurboQuant: Redefining AI efficiency with extreme compression

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Researchers developed TurboQuant, a vector quantization algorithm that reduces memory usage without sacrificing AI model performance. It achieves high compression with zero accuracy loss, ideal for key-value cache compression and vector search.

FreeCAD v1.1

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FreeCAD Version 1.1 is released with significant improvements and new features. It includes transparent Part Design previews, interactive tools, and a new CAM tool library system.

Sodium-ion EV battery breakthrough delivers 11-min charging and 450 km range

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China's BAIC Group achieved a breakthrough with its first sodium-ion battery prototype, featuring an energy density of over 170Wh/kg and a 450 km driving range. The breakthrough is part of the company's Aurora battery series, which also includes lithium-ion and solid-state batteries.

Thoughts on slowing the fuck down

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The author warns that relying on coding agents can lead to brittle, complex, and unmaintainable codebases due to their inability to learn from errors and lack of global understanding. To avoid this, humans should slow down, use agents for non-critical tasks, and maintain agency over their codebases to ensure quality and maintainability.

Goodbye to Sora

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Health NZ staff told to stop using ChatGPT to write clinical notes

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Health NZ staff caught using free AI tools like ChatGPT to write clinical notes may face disciplinary action due to data security and privacy concerns. The move has been criticized by the Public Service Association, saying staff are turning to AI tools due to pressure and lack of support.

Ball Pit

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Ball Pool

Meta and YouTube found negligent in landmark social media addiction case

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Miscellanea: The War in Iran

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The US war with Iran was an unwise gamble that has resulted in a significantly worse strategic situation for the US, with the potential for a prolonged and costly conflict that could disrupt global energy supplies. The conflict has created an escalation trap, where both sides are incentivized to continue fighting due to the high costs of backing down, making a peaceful resolution increasingly ...

Antimatter has been transported for the first time

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Scientists at CERN transported 92 antiprotons in a specially designed bottle using magnetic fields, marking a historic achievement. The bottle traveled 8 kilometers around the lab's site, paving the way for further research into antimatter's properties and mysteries.

VitruvianOS – Desktop Linux Inspired by the BeOS

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Vitruvian OS is a free, open-source operating system built on Linux with a user-friendly interface and KISS principles. It prioritizes user experience and data privacy, with a strong focus on community feedback and customization.

Tracy Kidder has died

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Looking at Unity made me understand the point of C++ coroutines

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The author discusses the lack of coroutine adoption in C++ due to their low-level nature and the need for complex code to integrate them, as well as the lack of concrete examples. The author provides an example of using coroutines to create a simple effect system in a game, which is more interesting and useful than the typical Fibonacci generator example.

Slovenian officials blame Israeli firm Black Cube for trying to manipulate vote

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Flighty Airports

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Search any airport for real-time delays, weather, arrivals, departures, and performance insights powered by Flighty.

Jury finds Meta liable in case over child sexual exploitation on its platforms

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A New Mexico jury found Meta liable for failing to protect children from predators on its platforms, ordering the company to pay $375 million in damages. Meta plans to appeal the decision, which marks the first time the company has been held accountable in a jury trial for issues related to kids' safety.

Show HN: I took back Video.js after 16 years and we rewrote it to be 88% smaller

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Video.js v10.0.0 beta is a ground-up rewrite of the video player, modernizing it for today's web development and setting the foundation for AI-augmented features. It's 88% smaller than the previous version and features a new engine project called SPF for smaller streaming engines.

Data centers are transitioning from AC to DC

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Data centers are upgrading to DC power configurations to reduce energy losses and improve efficiency as AI demands increase. Companies like Delta, Vertiv, and Eaton are developing 800 V DC systems to power AI infrastructure.