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In this talk, Natalie Silvanovich discusses her attempts to hack the latest Tamagotchi virtual pets. She starts by explaining the IR interface and then dives into the hardware, showcasing techniques for reverse engineering a device with limited inputs, computing power, and debugging capabilities. The talk, part of the ’29c3′ series, offers a rare look into […]
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Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, a polarizing figure in US foreign policy during the Cold War, has passed away at the age of 100. Kissinger served as America’s top diplomat and national security adviser during the Nixon and Ford administrations and continued to be consulted by leaders for decades after leaving office. Born […]
In this year’s annual auto reliability brand rankings, Consumer Reports finds that Lexus, Toyota, and Mini are the top three most reliable brands. Honda and Acura round out the top five. Asian automakers continue to lead in reliability, followed by European automakers, and then domestic brands. Sedans are revealed to be the most reliable vehicle […]
jaq (pronounced like Jacques) is a clone of the JSON data processing tool jq. It aims to provide a more correct and predictable implementation of jq while maintaining compatibility in most cases. Some surprising behaviors of jq are highlighted, such as the comparison of NaN values and the crashing of the implode function. jaq focuses […]
A recent study published in Science Advances suggests that the closest living relatives to mitochondria, the “powerhouses of the cell,” may belong to a genus of marine bacteria called Iodidimonas. This finding challenges past investigations that had identified a different genus called Rickettsia as the ancestral link to mitochondria. By analyzing the genomes of Iodidimonas […]
llamafile is a framework that allows AI developers to distribute and run LLMs (Large Language Models) with a single file. It aims to achieve the “build once anywhere, run anywhere” dream by combining llama.cpp with Cosmopolitan Libc. This framework offers several benefits, such as the ability to run on multiple CPU microarchitectures and CPU architectures, […]
OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, announces his return to the company, with Mira returning as CTO. The initial board will be chaired by Bret Taylor, with Larry Summers and Adam D’Angelo also serving. Altman expresses his excitement about the future and acknowledges the hard work of everyone in navigating an uncertain situation. He emphasizes his respect […]
BBC BASIC for SDL 2.0 (BBCSDL) is a free and Open Source implementation of BBC BASIC that can run on various platforms, including Windows, MacOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi, Android, iOS, and in a browser. It combines the simplicity of BASIC with the capabilities of a structured language, allowing users to create utilities and games, use […]
According to a poll by FlexJobs, many people have experienced toxic colleagues and bosses, leading to decreased civility and good manners in the workplace. Dealing with challenging colleagues can be stressful and affect one’s health and well-being. Research shows that incivility at work, such as sarcasm and rudeness, can cause stress, sleeplessness, anxiety, fatigue, and […]
In 1969, the American Falls of Niagara were shut off completely as engineers studied the rock collapses that had led to concerns about the falls crumbling. This was not the first attempt to “fix” Niagara Falls, as engineers have been working to balance the goals of harnessing power and maintaining natural beauty for over a […]