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The author is reaching out to readers who signed a petition regarding the ATSC 3.0 standard, asking them to file a comment in the FCC’s docketing system. The process is simple and only takes a few minutes. Currently, there are only a few complaints filed, and the author urges readers to do better. The author […]
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The author expresses their excitement about using Sorbet to write a type-checked edition of Mocktail in Ruby, which they believe can unlock new productivity workflows. However, they admit that the process has been challenging, with obstacles and bugs to overcome. They delve into their personal quirks and behaviors as an enthusiast programmer, including obsessiveness, ruminating […]
Three prominent tax preparation firms, H&R Block, TaxAct, and TaxSlayer, allegedly sent sensitive information on millions of taxpayers to Meta, the parent company of Facebook, according to a report by congressional Democrats. The report claims that Meta used the data to create targeted advertising and train its algorithms. The Democrats are calling for federal agencies […]
In recent years, the success rate of lunar landings has declined, evident from failed missions such as Hakuto-R, Beresheet, and Chandrayaan-2. Only China has successfully landed uncrewed ships on the moon since the 1970s. This decline in success comes at a time when more landing attempts are scheduled before the end of 2023, causing concern […]
The Internet Archive has created a collection of digitized LEGO building instructions, featuring over 6,800 different sets. This resource allows LEGO enthusiasts to access manuals for popular sets such as the LEGO Chevrolet Camaro Z28, the LEGO International Space Station, and the LEGO Meet the Beatles cover photo. While LEGO is typically seen as a […]
In this web content, the author draws parallels between the game Factorio and the distributed streaming platform Kafka, highlighting the benefits of asynchronous messaging. The author explores the concept of decoupling microservices using Kafka’s fault-tolerant and durable stream storage. They discuss the scalability of Kafka by adding servers to the cluster and the use of […]
Flexport is a company on a mission to make global trade easy for everyone. They use innovative technology and exceptional people to shape the future of the $8.6 trillion logistics industry. They are building solutions to make the entire supply chain process more efficient and technology is at the core of their operations. Flexport has […]
Summary: The content discusses DS emulation in augmented reality, which allows users to turn a DS game into a holographic 3D image that hovers above the controller. The author mentions the use of melonDS and Delta’s MelonDS core for the emulation, as well as the live 3D model extraction using MelonRipper. The 3D models are […]
This web content provides a list of various tools for the X Window System, some of which are more obscure than others. The author notes that all applications have been tested on FreeBSD but should also run on other Unix-like operating systems. The content provides short descriptions and installation instructions for each tool. Some highlights […]
We are excited to announce the release of Ory Kratos v1.0, a powerful Identity, User Management, and Authentication system. This update brings numerous enhancements and fixes that improve the user experience and performance. Ory Kratos 1.0 has been stable and reliable, serving production traffic flawlessly for over a year. It can handle over 100 million […]