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Blueskyfeedbot is a bot that automates posting RSS feeds to Bluesky using GitHub Actions. To set it up, create a new app password on Bluesky’s settings page and save it securely. Then, add the access token as a secret in your GitHub repository settings and create a workflow file with the provided content. The bot […]
The ARC Prize Foundation is seeking new ideas to inspire progress towards AGI, as scaling pure LLM pretraining is not the answer. DeepSeek’s R1-Zero and R1 systems present a competitive alternative with high scores on ARC-AGI-1. o3, OpenAI’s latest breakthrough, demonstrates an AI system adapting to novel problems, a crucial milestone. R1-Zero’s reliance on reinforcement […]
A tragic midair collision between a passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has resulted in a search and rescue operation in the Potomac River. The passenger jet, operated by PSA Airlines for American Airlines, was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, while the helicopter had […]
In this detailed article by Mike Ritchie, he discusses the challenges of achieving real-time analytics and streaming data with DuckDB. While DuckDB is great for single-player analytics, it falls short when it comes to concurrent writers and readers. However, Mike presents a clever solution using Arrow Flight that bypasses DuckDB’s limitations. By setting up a […]
Google’s recent Pixel 4a battery update has been a disaster for many users, causing crazy battery drain and wiping older firmware with no way to roll back. Google has acknowledged the mess and is offering compensation options, including a free battery replacement, $50 cash, or $100 credit toward a new Pixel. The surprise update aimed […]
In the remote Himalayas, a family in Ladakh uncovered a treasure trove of Silk Road artifacts, leading to the opening of the Munshi Aziz Bhat Museum. The family’s patriarch, Munshi Aziz Bhat, had been a prominent trader along the ancient route, connecting regions from China to Central Asia and Europe. Despite the dangerous Zoji La […]
This repository provides a detailed definition and various implementations of Preserves, a data model with serialization formats similar to JSON, XML, and others. The core documents outline the data model and its associated serialization formats, allowing for seamless conversion between different syntaxes. Unique features include Syrup, a hybrid binary/human-readable syntax for Preserves. Along with various […]
Heise.de uncovered a potential fraud where many readers bought new Seagate hard drives that turned out to be heavily used. One reader discovered drives with 10,000 and 15,000 hours logged, though they were sold as new. Seagate confirmed the drives were actually OEM models, not covered by the normal warranty offered on retail models. Over […]
The author explains why they still use Sublime Text in 2025, emphasizing its speed, versatility, and essential features like multiple cursors and the command palette. They recount their 15-year experience with Sublime, highlighting its ongoing updates and reliability. The addition of features like Sublime LSP enhances its functionality and keeps it modern. They delve into […]