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The Hackberry-Pi Zero is a handheld Linux terminal featuring a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W core, a 4″ 720X720 TFT display, and a BlackBerry keyboard. This device serves as a learning tool and a fun toy for hackers. It has a swappable battery design, with a battery life of 3.5 hours on desktop and 5 hours […]
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Scientists have discovered that the protein Reelin may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline. Reelin levels are linked to maintaining thinking and memory, and when they decrease, neurons become more vulnerable. Study of a Colombian man revealed a rare gene variant that enhanced Reelin’s ability to reduce brain impairments. In-depth analysis of brain […]
Gitopper is a tool designed for non-Kubernetes users to implement GitOps by watching a remote git repo, pulling changes, and reloading the server process. It allows for a GitOps workflow without the need for Kubernetes environments. The tool sets up bind mounts to provide services access to necessary files, with features like metrics, diff detection, […]
Starting September 1, Austin Clements will become the tech lead for the Go team at Google and the overall Go project. After over 12 years of leading the Go project, the current leader believes it’s time for a change and that new leaders can bring fresh perspectives and strengths. Austin and Cherry Mui will be […]
Oscar is a project focused on enhancing open-source software development by utilizing automated help, or “agents,” for maintenance tasks. Unlike other approaches, Oscar does not aim to replace the code-writing process but instead focuses on alleviating the burdensome aspects of maintaining projects, such as processing issues and providing relevant documentation. Using large language models (LLMs), […]
Google Cloud is providing Y Combinator startups with access to Nvidia graphics processing units and Google tensor processing units to develop AI models in a subsidized, dedicated cluster. This move aims to foster relationships with early-stage AI startups, potentially growing into valuable partners. Y Combinator startups will receive $350,000 in cloud credits over two years, […]
peerfetch is a tool for implementing peer-to-peer HTTP over WebRTC, allowing secure access from a web browser to devices behind a firewall without the need for custom VPN setup or dynamic DNS services. It operates in a safe application space, features end-to-end encryption, and is programming language agnostic. The tool has various use cases, such […]
Proofpoint has identified an increase in malware delivery through abuse of TryCloudflare Tunnels for financial gains, delivering remote access trojans (RATs). The threat actors behind these campaigns have adjusted tactics to bypass detection, primarily targeting organizations with tax-themed messages. The use of Cloudflare provides attackers temporary infrastructure, making it difficult for defenders to identify and […]
Hundred Rabbits is an artist collective focused on exploring the failability of modern technology in a hyper-connected world. Living aboard a ship called Pino, they research and test low-tech solutions while documenting their findings to create a more resilient future. Through their journey around the Pacific Ocean, they have developed a philosophy of sustainability and […]
A recent glitch at Internet Archive resulted in the deletion of many accounts, including one that had been active since 2015. Surprisingly, affected users are not being reached out to. Instead, they are expected to create new accounts, with their old uploads only being relinked if the new account has the same email. Otherwise, data […]