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In a surprising discovery, modder TheZZAZZGlitch has found a way to recreate Game Boy Advance (GBA) ROM data by recording the crashing sounds of the system. By recording a crashing GBA over four hours, the modder noticed waveforms in a sound file that corresponded to instrument sounds and audio samples from the game. After running […]
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found that TurboTax, a popular tax filing software, engaged in deceptive advertising by running ads for “free” tax services that many customers did not qualify for. The FTC ruled that TurboTax cannot advertise its services as free unless it is free for all customers. The company violated the FTC […]
In this web content, the author, Sholto David, brings attention to the slow progress in cancer research despite billions of dollars being invested. The author criticizes researchers at prestigious US institutions, such as Harvard and its Dana Farber Cancer Institute, for their fraudulent practices and data forgery. The author highlights the widespread use of image […]
Jazelle DBX is an extension that allows certain ARM processors to execute Java bytecode in hardware alongside their existing modes. The technology was first implemented in the ARM926EJ-S processor. Jazelle DBX is commonly used by mobile phone manufacturers to increase the speed of Java ME games and applications. Approximately 95% of bytecode in typical program […]
Karel Čapek, the man who coined the term “robot,” wrote a column in 1935 defending his original vision of robots while also accepting their transformation into mechanical and electronic entities. He had intended for robots to resemble artificial humans, but they quickly became synonymous with mechanical and electronic beings. In a new translation of his […]
In this web content, the author discusses the concept of optimization by shutting things off in order to save costs. They highlight the scenario of working in an AWS organization with numerous workload accounts and the complexity that arises when trying to support various resources and teams. The author proposes a Cloud Automation Platform that […]
In this post, the author explores different methods to determine the distance to the Sun. They first discuss Aristarchus’ geometric method, which underestimated the distance. Then, they introduce the idea of using the speed of light as a limit for determining the maximum distance to the Sun. The author also explains why measuring the time […]
Zig is a programming language that prioritizes simplicity, code reuse, and control over hidden control flow and allocations. It ensures that code is readable and avoids any hidden control flow or allocations that can limit code reusability. Zig has a hands-off approach to heap allocation, allowing the programmer to manage it through library and application […]
In this web content, the author discusses the idea that technology is no longer improving but instead getting worse. They highlight examples such as computers and search engines that have not lived up to expectations and have actually regressed in terms of performance. The author quotes other tech enthusiasts who share similar observations and express […]
In a recent blog post, the Core Contributors and Maintainers of Biome shared their plans and goals for 2024. They emphasize that Biome is a community-driven project and while they can’t promise all the ideas will be implemented, they welcome involvement and support from users. Some key areas of focus for the project include helping […]