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DevOps should not focus on destroying silos but instead transform them into self-service bars. The idea is that silos are acceptable as long as there is an API between them. Destroying silos can overwhelm teams with cognitive load, so it is better to have small teams with discrete responsibilities. The problem with DevOps is that […]
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The author shares their personal experience of finding a retro gaming shop in Tokyo and buying an old SNES controller. They then decide to modernize the controller by making it compatible with their PC via USB. The author explains the hardware of the SNES controller and how it communicates with the console. They also detail […]
Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a graphene-based semiconductor that could revolutionize the electronics industry. The semiconductor, known as semiconducting epitaxial graphene (SEC), offers enhanced electron mobility and allows for transistors to operate at terahertz frequencies, ten times faster than current silicon-based transistors. The method used to produce SEC involves heating silicon carbide to over […]
The author recently completed 100 days of practicing math every day and shares their experience with Math Academy. They wanted to improve their math skills but needed a clear goal and meaningful application before committing to it. After encountering the need for a better understanding of math while working on AI products, they discovered Math […]
In 1952, Michael Ventris, a young architect, wrote a note titled “Are the Knossos and Pylos Tablets Written in Greek?”, which was initially viewed as a frivolous digression. However, this note turned out to be one of the most important achievements of the 20th century. The first Linear B tablets were discovered in Knossos, Crete, […]
Quetta is a browser that prioritizes user privacy and simplicity. With advanced privacy features like tracker blocking and data encryption, your online activities are kept confidential. Even if someone gets hold of your phone, they won’t be able to access your data. Quetta also offers a powerful ad blocker, ensuring a clutter-free browsing experience. The […]
In a guest letter, Stephen Smith, the Executive Director of the Center for Building in North America, discusses the potential for building code reform to unlock housing construction in the United States. Specifically, Smith argues for the legalization of single-stair multifamily buildings, a common practice in Europe and Asia. He highlights the historical origins of […]
Ello, a social network launched in 2014, aimed to provide an alternative to ad-driven platforms like Facebook and Twitter. The founders declared that users were not products to be bought and sold. However, in 2023, Ello suddenly shut down, leaving nine years of user content inaccessible. This closure was predicted by some who believed that […]
Scientists studying the German Bight in the North Sea have discovered that the mysterious “pockmarks” on the ocean floor were not caused by methane gas as previously thought, but rather by porpoises and eels. The shallow pits that emerge and disappear every few months are believed to be formed as porpoises hunt for sand eels […]
A new study suggests that sensory issues associated with autism may be caused by fluctuating neuronal noise in the brain. This study found that variability in the activity of individual neurons in a mouse model of fragile X syndrome, a leading cause of autism, mapped to fluctuations in the levels of noise in the brain. […]