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LaGuardia crash resulted from government shutdown and 3,500 missing controllers
3 hours ago
- Two Air Canada pilots died when their plane hit a fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport.
- The crash was linked to an air traffic controller error during simultaneous emergencies, exacerbated by understaffing and government shutdown effects.
- The FAA is short 3,500 air traffic controllers, with facilities operating below safe staffing levels.
- A 43-day government shutdown worsened conditions, leading to controller retirements and overworked staff.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, with no aviation background, has been criticized for his handling of the crisis.
- The incident highlights systemic issues in U.S. aviation safety, blamed on poor leadership and policy choices.
Hubble Snaps a New Dazzling Photo of the Crab Nebula
3 hours ago
- Chinese and Mayan astronomers observed a bright celestial phenomenon in 1054 A.D., later identified as a supernova.
- The supernova evolved into the Crab Nebula, with recent Hubble images showing its changes over 25 years.
- Outer gas filaments move faster (3.4 million mph) due to a pulsar's magnetic field at the nebula's center.
- Hubble's longevity reveals the nebula's ongoing expansion, nearly a millennium post-explosion.
- Ancient astronomers couldn't have envisioned such detailed observations of celestial events.
Ubuntu wants to strip some of GRUB features in 26.10 for security purposes
4 hours ago
- Ubuntu proposes removing certain features from signed GRUB builds in version 26.10 to improve security.
- Filesystems to be removed include btrfs, hfsplus, xfs, and zfs; ext4, fat, iso9660, and squashfs will be retained.
- Image formats like jpeg and png will be removed, with none retained due to security risks.
- Partition table support will drop part_apple, keeping part_gpt and part_msdos.
- Support for LVM, md-raid (except raid1), and LUKS-encrypted disks will be removed.
- Systems must boot with /boot on a raw ext4 partition, affecting encrypted and ZFS/XFS/BTRFS systems.
- RAID systems typically mirror /boot, so the impact should be minimal.
- Affected systems will default to staying on 26.04 LTS, with upgrades disabled.
- Community feedback includes concerns over removing btrfs, LUKS2, and image support, citing usability and security impacts.
- Suggestions to switch to systemd-boot and concerns over multi-arch support and flavor customizations were raised.
'Tiny Shortcuts' Are Poisoning Science
3 hours ago
- Albert Einstein was featured on Time magazine's 1999 cover as the 'Person of the Century,' highlighting his role in science and his remorse over the Manhattan Project.
- The 20th century was marked by both scientific triumphs and political disasters, with scientists like Einstein symbolizing progress.
- In the 21st century, science faces a credibility crisis due to public distrust, tweaking of data, and fraudulent practices.
- Tweaking—intentional manipulation of research designs—is more damaging than outright fraud because it is widespread and harder to detect.
- High-profile retractions, like those of Francesca Gino and Marc Tessier-Lavigne, underscore the growing issue of scientific fraud.
- The definition of fraud is debated, with some arguing tweaking should be included due to its harmful effects on science.
- Diederik Stapel's case illustrates how small shortcuts in research can escalate into full-blown fraud, damaging trust in science.
- Tweaking distorts academic competition, misuses public funds, and erodes public confidence in scientific results.
- Scientists must improve transparency, separate personal opinions from findings, and communicate uncertainties to rebuild trust.
- The broader definition of fraud complicates enforcement but is necessary to address science's credibility crisis.
Thoughts on Slowing the Fuck Down
5 hours ago
- Coding agents have enabled rapid project development but often at the cost of code quality and maintainability.
- Software reliability is declining, with frequent outages and UI bugs becoming more common, possibly accelerated by AI-generated code.
- Companies using AI to write 100% of their code often produce low-quality products with memory leaks, UI glitches, and crashes.
- Agents lack the ability to learn from mistakes, leading to repeated errors and compounding issues in codebases.
- Without human oversight, agents introduce excessive complexity and poor architectural decisions, creating unmaintainable codebases quickly.
- Agentic search has low recall, making it difficult for agents to refactor or improve large, complex codebases effectively.
- Effective use of agents involves delegating narrow, non-critical tasks while maintaining human review and quality control.
- Slowing down development allows for better decision-making, fewer unnecessary features, and more maintainable systems.
- Human discipline and agency are essential to ensure that AI-assisted development remains productive and sustainable.
Antimatter has been transported for the first time
4 hours ago
- Antimatter is matter's equal and opposite, annihilating upon contact and converting entirely into energy.
- CERN successfully transported 92 antiprotons in a specially designed magnetic bottle on a truck, covering 8 km at speeds up to 42 km/h.
- The experiment aims to study antiprotons in a noise-free environment for greater precision.
- CERN is the only facility producing usable quantities of antiprotons, making this transport a historic first.
- The portable trap used superconducting magnets and cryogenics, maintaining temperatures at -269°C and a high vacuum to prevent annihilation.
- The achievement is hailed as a technological marvel, enabling future studies of antimatter and cosmic mysteries.
AI chatbots ranked by data they collect
5 hours ago
- All analyzed AI chatbot apps collect some form of user data, averaging 14 out of 35 possible data types.
- 70% of the apps collect users' locations, with Meta AI leading by collecting 33 out of 35 data types.
- Meta AI and Google Gemini collect sensitive information, including racial, ethnic, and biometric data.
- Google Gemini collects 23 unique data types, including precise location and extensive user content.
- ChatGPT now collects 17 data types, a 70% increase from last year, including health and advertising data.
- Claude collects 13 data types, primarily for app functionality, but also for analytics and marketing.
- DeepSeek collects 13 data types and stores information on servers in China, with past breaches reported.
- Chats stored on servers are at risk of breaches, as seen with DeepSeek's leak of over 1 million records.
Fiber optic cables reveal a serious problem at the heart of modern farming
4 hours ago
- Tilling soil, a practice dating back thousands of years, initially boosted agriculture by improving soil fertility and weed control.
- Long-term tilling degrades soil, reduces water retention, and increases reliance on synthetic fertilizers, harming the environment.
- Fiber optic cables and Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) reveal tilling destroys soil capillaries, crucial for water retention.
- Regenerative farming practices like no-till, cover crops, and crop diversity can reduce agrochemical use and improve soil health.
- DAS technology uses fiber optic cables to detect disturbances, turning them into continuous sensors for seismic and agricultural monitoring.
- Tilled soils, despite appearing loose, actually absorb less water due to destroyed natural structures like worm and root holes.
- Farmers traditionally plow to control weeds and boost short-term fertility, but this leads to long-term soil degradation.
- Synthetic fertilizers, while addressing soil deficiencies, contribute to global warming and waterway pollution.
- Regenerative agriculture solutions include livestock grazing, cover crops, compost use, and increasing crop diversity to enhance soil health.
- Adopting regenerative practices can reduce agrochemical reliance, increase biodiversity, lower pollution, and make farms more profitable.
How to Keep ICE Agents Out of Your Devices at Airports
4 hours ago
- ICE and CBP agents are increasingly searching travelers' devices at airports.
- Travelers are advised to avoid bringing their usual devices or use temporary, disposable ones.
- Disable biometrics and use strong passcodes to secure devices.
- Power off devices completely at security checkpoints to prevent forensic data recovery.
- Delete sensitive files and log out of unnecessary apps before traveling.
- The article also discusses concerns about authoritarianism and press freedom under Trump's administration.
- The Intercept calls for support to expand its independent journalism in defense of democracy.
Apple Just Lost Me
4 hours ago
- The author, a long-time Apple user since MacOS 8, is switching to Linux and Android due to dissatisfaction with Apple's recent products and policies.
- Key grievances include Apple's Gatekeeper system, which adds unnecessary friction for developers outside the App Store.
- Criticism of macOS 26's design flaws, including broken interfaces and inconsistent UI elements.
- Frustration with Apple's age verification system in the UK, which relies on credit card checks and locked the author out despite their long-standing account.
- Plans to transition to a MNT Pocket Reform for computing needs, a Fairphone Gen 6 for mobile, and setting up a Linux-based homelab for personal data management.
Firefox now has free 50Gb built-in VPN
19 hours ago
- Firefox VPN is a built-in feature for enhanced privacy, currently in progressive rollout.
- It routes browser traffic through a secure proxy, masking your IP address with a 50 GB monthly data limit.
- Available to select users starting Firefox version 149, requires a Mozilla account for setup.
- Unlike Mozilla VPN, it only protects Firefox traffic, not the entire device, and is free without subscription.
- Setup involves responding to a toolbar prompt, signing in, and toggling the VPN on/off via the panel.
- Users can manage website exceptions, disabling VPN for specific sites or removing the feature entirely.
- Essential Mozilla services are excluded from VPN to ensure functionality like sign-ins and Wi-Fi connections.
- Mozilla collects minimal data for service improvement but does not log visited websites or communication content.
- Subscribers to Mozilla VPN gain device-wide protection and can remove the Firefox VPN toolbar icon to avoid overlap.
- Support and feedback can be directed to Mozilla Support.
All of DOGE's work could be undone as lawsuit against Musk proceeds
5 hours ago
- Elon Musk must defend against a lawsuit alleging he unlawfully seized too much power as head of DOGE.
- Plaintiffs argue Musk needed Senate confirmation before taking drastic actions like agency eliminations and mass firings.
- Judge Tanya S. Chutkan rejected the government's defense that Musk didn't need Senate confirmation because his role wasn't formally established by law.
- Chutkan criticized the argument that unlawfully created offices evade Appointments Clause scrutiny, calling it a threat to checks and balances.
- The judge distinguished Musk's role from Trump's cabinet, stating DOGE's powers were 'weighty and important.'
Palestinians warn of expanding West Bank settler violence
5 hours ago
- Palestinians in Deir al-Hatab describe a violent settler attack on their homes, with intentions to kill women and children.
- Recent settler violence in the West Bank has injured at least 10 people, with one man shot in the foot.
- The attack followed the funeral of an Israeli settler, Yehuda Sherman, whose death is disputed between settlers and Palestinians.
- Settler violence has surged since the start of the Iran war, with six Palestinians killed by settlers, according to the UN.
- Residents of Khirbet Humsa accuse settlers of sexual assault and beatings while forcing them off their land.
- Settler violence and settlement expansion have accelerated since the Gaza war, with record growth in 2023.
- Area C of the West Bank is a primary target for settlers, displacing thousands of Palestinians, mostly Bedouin communities.
- Settler violence is now expanding into Area B, targeting built-up Palestinian villages like Deir al-Hatab.
- Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is a key driver of settlement expansion, aiming to annex West Bank land.
- The IDF has been criticized for failing to intervene in settler violence, with soldiers ignoring attacks in Deir al-Hatab.
- Palestinians fear further violence and encirclement as settlers plan new outposts near their villages.
- Residents warn of a potential new Palestinian uprising due to escalating settler violence and pressure.
Local LLM by Ente
6 hours ago
- LLMs are too important to be left to big tech due to privacy and control concerns.
- Ensu is a new offline LLM app by Ente, offering full privacy and local operation.
- Smaller, decentralized LLMs are improving and will soon be sufficient for most purposes.
- Ensu is currently less powerful than ChatGPT but provides privacy and fun interactions.
- The app is open-source, available on multiple platforms, and supports image attachments.
- Future directions for Ensu include specialized interfaces and acting as a personal agent.
- Feedback is encouraged to shape Ensu's development, with sync features coming later.
Meta told to pay $375M for misleading users over child safety
10 hours ago
- Meta ordered to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety on its platforms.
- Jury found Meta liable for exposing children to sexually explicit material and predators.
- New Mexico Attorney General calls the verdict 'historic'.
- Meta disagrees with the verdict and plans to appeal.
- Internal documents and whistleblower testimony revealed Meta's awareness of child predators on its platforms.
- 16% of Instagram users reported unwanted nudity or sexual activity in a single week.
- Meta has introduced features like Teen Accounts and parental alerts to improve safety.
- Meta faces thousands of similar lawsuits across the US.
- New Mexico's lawsuit accused Meta of steering young users to harmful content via recommendation algorithms.
- Meta executives accused of knowing the harm and disregarding warnings.
I tried to prove I'm not AI. My aunt wasn't convinced
8 hours ago
- The author conducted an experiment with their aunt to see if she could distinguish between their real voice and an AI deepfake, revealing doubts even among close family.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced rumors of being a deepfake after a video glitch, leading to widespread skepticism despite expert analysis confirming the videos were real.
- Experts highlight the growing difficulty in proving one's authenticity in the age of advanced AI, with deepfake scams becoming increasingly common and sophisticated.
- The concept of 'liar's dividend' is introduced, where the prevalence of AI fakes makes it easier for individuals to dismiss genuine evidence as fabricated.
- Solutions like codewords are suggested for verifying identities in emergencies, though the challenge remains significant for public figures and in broader societal contexts.
I Forked Httpx
11 hours ago
- Author forked httpx into httpxyz due to lack of maintenance and unaddressed issues.
- Contributions like zstd content decoding were initially merged but later fixes ignored.
- Issues and discussions on GitHub were hidden, making it harder for users and contributors.
- Plans for HTTPX 1.0 have been ongoing for years with no clear release timeline.
- Major dependent packages like openai and anthropic have blocked HTTPX 1.0 installations.
- Author cites maintainer burnout but emphasizes the need for stable maintenance.
- New fork aims for stability, no breaking changes, and more frequent releases.
- Co-maintainer Sander Wegter will help share the workload to prevent burnout.
- Users are advised to switch to httpxyz if they face issues, but it's optional for now.
- Plugin compatibility might require adjustments but basic functionality should work.
New 'Lord of the Rings' Movie from Stephen Colbert in Development at WB
14 hours ago
- Warner Bros. announced a new 'Lord of the Rings' movie developed by Stephen Colbert and his son.
- The new film, titled 'The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of the Past,' will follow 'The Hunt for Gollum,' set for release in 2027.
- Colbert's movie will adapt chapters from 'The Fellowship of the Ring' not included in Peter Jackson's 2001 adaptation.
- The plot involves Sam, Merry, and Pippin retracing their adventure, while Sam’s daughter uncovers a secret about the War of the Ring.
- Colbert collaborated with Jackson and screenwriter Philippa Boyens over two years to develop the script.
- This marks Colbert's first major involvement in blockbuster film development, though he previously had a small role in 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.'
- Philippa Boyens has a long history with Jackson, co-writing the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Hobbit' trilogies.
- Colbert’s son, Peter McGee, contributed to the script, with credits including 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.'
- Tolkien’s 'The Lord of the Rings' was adapted by Jackson into three highly successful films, winning 17 Oscars collectively.
Meadow: An ultra-compact smartphone without web browser, social media or email
14 hours ago
- The Meadow is an ultra-compact smartphone without a web browser, social media, or email.
- It functions as a secondary phone with more features than a classic feature phone but lacks an app store, social networks, and WhatsApp.
- Internet connectivity costs $10 per month and doesn't require an eSIM or additional mobile plan.
- Allows up to 12 contacts for messages and calls; excludes forwarding smartphone notifications.
- Includes apps like Uber, maps, podcasts, audiobooks, local music, Apple Music, Spotify, notes, clock, fitness, and weather.
- Features a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera, 3-inch touchscreen, 6GB RAM, and 128GB storage (processor details not disclosed).
- Battery life lasts 1-2 days.
- Pre-order price: $399 (retail: $449); mobile internet subscription costs $120/year (first 9 months included).
- Available for pre-order now; shipping starts June 2026 (initially USA-only).
Show HN: RemoteDevJobs – AI-curated remote developer positions with scoring
18 hours ago
- 285+ remote developer jobs available, updated daily.
- Jobs include full-time, contract, and freelance roles from top tech companies worldwide.
- Categories include Backend Engineer, DevOps, Data Engineer, AI/ML, and more.
- Salary ranges provided for each position, e.g., $100,000 - $150,000 for Senior roles.
- Weekly job alerts available with 50+ remote jobs delivered every Monday.
- Employers can post jobs and reach thousands of qualified remote developers.

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LaGuardia crash resulted from government shutdown and 3,500 missing controllers
3 hours ago
- Two Air Canada pilots died when their plane hit a fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport.
- The crash was linked to an air traffic controller error during simultaneous emergencies, exacerbated by understaffing and government shutdown effects.
- The FAA is short 3,500 air traffic controllers, with facilities operating below safe staffing levels.
- A 43-day government shutdown worsened conditions, leading to controller retirements and overworked staff.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, with no aviation background, has been criticized for his handling of the crisis.
- The incident highlights systemic issues in U.S. aviation safety, blamed on poor leadership and policy choices.
Hubble Snaps a New Dazzling Photo of the Crab Nebula
3 hours ago
- Chinese and Mayan astronomers observed a bright celestial phenomenon in 1054 A.D., later identified as a supernova.
- The supernova evolved into the Crab Nebula, with recent Hubble images showing its changes over 25 years.
- Outer gas filaments move faster (3.4 million mph) due to a pulsar's magnetic field at the nebula's center.
- Hubble's longevity reveals the nebula's ongoing expansion, nearly a millennium post-explosion.
- Ancient astronomers couldn't have envisioned such detailed observations of celestial events.
Ubuntu wants to strip some of GRUB features in 26.10 for security purposes
4 hours ago
- Ubuntu proposes removing certain features from signed GRUB builds in version 26.10 to improve security.
- Filesystems to be removed include btrfs, hfsplus, xfs, and zfs; ext4, fat, iso9660, and squashfs will be retained.
- Image formats like jpeg and png will be removed, with none retained due to security risks.
- Partition table support will drop part_apple, keeping part_gpt and part_msdos.
- Support for LVM, md-raid (except raid1), and LUKS-encrypted disks will be removed.
- Systems must boot with /boot on a raw ext4 partition, affecting encrypted and ZFS/XFS/BTRFS systems.
- RAID systems typically mirror /boot, so the impact should be minimal.
- Affected systems will default to staying on 26.04 LTS, with upgrades disabled.
- Community feedback includes concerns over removing btrfs, LUKS2, and image support, citing usability and security impacts.
- Suggestions to switch to systemd-boot and concerns over multi-arch support and flavor customizations were raised.
'Tiny Shortcuts' Are Poisoning Science
3 hours ago
- Albert Einstein was featured on Time magazine's 1999 cover as the 'Person of the Century,' highlighting his role in science and his remorse over the Manhattan Project.
- The 20th century was marked by both scientific triumphs and political disasters, with scientists like Einstein symbolizing progress.
- In the 21st century, science faces a credibility crisis due to public distrust, tweaking of data, and fraudulent practices.
- Tweaking—intentional manipulation of research designs—is more damaging than outright fraud because it is widespread and harder to detect.
- High-profile retractions, like those of Francesca Gino and Marc Tessier-Lavigne, underscore the growing issue of scientific fraud.
- The definition of fraud is debated, with some arguing tweaking should be included due to its harmful effects on science.
- Diederik Stapel's case illustrates how small shortcuts in research can escalate into full-blown fraud, damaging trust in science.
- Tweaking distorts academic competition, misuses public funds, and erodes public confidence in scientific results.
- Scientists must improve transparency, separate personal opinions from findings, and communicate uncertainties to rebuild trust.
- The broader definition of fraud complicates enforcement but is necessary to address science's credibility crisis.
Thoughts on Slowing the Fuck Down
5 hours ago
- Coding agents have enabled rapid project development but often at the cost of code quality and maintainability.
- Software reliability is declining, with frequent outages and UI bugs becoming more common, possibly accelerated by AI-generated code.
- Companies using AI to write 100% of their code often produce low-quality products with memory leaks, UI glitches, and crashes.
- Agents lack the ability to learn from mistakes, leading to repeated errors and compounding issues in codebases.
- Without human oversight, agents introduce excessive complexity and poor architectural decisions, creating unmaintainable codebases quickly.
- Agentic search has low recall, making it difficult for agents to refactor or improve large, complex codebases effectively.
- Effective use of agents involves delegating narrow, non-critical tasks while maintaining human review and quality control.
- Slowing down development allows for better decision-making, fewer unnecessary features, and more maintainable systems.
- Human discipline and agency are essential to ensure that AI-assisted development remains productive and sustainable.
Antimatter has been transported for the first time
4 hours ago
- Antimatter is matter's equal and opposite, annihilating upon contact and converting entirely into energy.
- CERN successfully transported 92 antiprotons in a specially designed magnetic bottle on a truck, covering 8 km at speeds up to 42 km/h.
- The experiment aims to study antiprotons in a noise-free environment for greater precision.
- CERN is the only facility producing usable quantities of antiprotons, making this transport a historic first.
- The portable trap used superconducting magnets and cryogenics, maintaining temperatures at -269°C and a high vacuum to prevent annihilation.
- The achievement is hailed as a technological marvel, enabling future studies of antimatter and cosmic mysteries.
AI chatbots ranked by data they collect
5 hours ago
- All analyzed AI chatbot apps collect some form of user data, averaging 14 out of 35 possible data types.
- 70% of the apps collect users' locations, with Meta AI leading by collecting 33 out of 35 data types.
- Meta AI and Google Gemini collect sensitive information, including racial, ethnic, and biometric data.
- Google Gemini collects 23 unique data types, including precise location and extensive user content.
- ChatGPT now collects 17 data types, a 70% increase from last year, including health and advertising data.
- Claude collects 13 data types, primarily for app functionality, but also for analytics and marketing.
- DeepSeek collects 13 data types and stores information on servers in China, with past breaches reported.
- Chats stored on servers are at risk of breaches, as seen with DeepSeek's leak of over 1 million records.
Fiber optic cables reveal a serious problem at the heart of modern farming
4 hours ago
- Tilling soil, a practice dating back thousands of years, initially boosted agriculture by improving soil fertility and weed control.
- Long-term tilling degrades soil, reduces water retention, and increases reliance on synthetic fertilizers, harming the environment.
- Fiber optic cables and Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) reveal tilling destroys soil capillaries, crucial for water retention.
- Regenerative farming practices like no-till, cover crops, and crop diversity can reduce agrochemical use and improve soil health.
- DAS technology uses fiber optic cables to detect disturbances, turning them into continuous sensors for seismic and agricultural monitoring.
- Tilled soils, despite appearing loose, actually absorb less water due to destroyed natural structures like worm and root holes.
- Farmers traditionally plow to control weeds and boost short-term fertility, but this leads to long-term soil degradation.
- Synthetic fertilizers, while addressing soil deficiencies, contribute to global warming and waterway pollution.
- Regenerative agriculture solutions include livestock grazing, cover crops, compost use, and increasing crop diversity to enhance soil health.
- Adopting regenerative practices can reduce agrochemical reliance, increase biodiversity, lower pollution, and make farms more profitable.
How to Keep ICE Agents Out of Your Devices at Airports
4 hours ago
- ICE and CBP agents are increasingly searching travelers' devices at airports.
- Travelers are advised to avoid bringing their usual devices or use temporary, disposable ones.
- Disable biometrics and use strong passcodes to secure devices.
- Power off devices completely at security checkpoints to prevent forensic data recovery.
- Delete sensitive files and log out of unnecessary apps before traveling.
- The article also discusses concerns about authoritarianism and press freedom under Trump's administration.
- The Intercept calls for support to expand its independent journalism in defense of democracy.
Apple Just Lost Me
4 hours ago
- The author, a long-time Apple user since MacOS 8, is switching to Linux and Android due to dissatisfaction with Apple's recent products and policies.
- Key grievances include Apple's Gatekeeper system, which adds unnecessary friction for developers outside the App Store.
- Criticism of macOS 26's design flaws, including broken interfaces and inconsistent UI elements.
- Frustration with Apple's age verification system in the UK, which relies on credit card checks and locked the author out despite their long-standing account.
- Plans to transition to a MNT Pocket Reform for computing needs, a Fairphone Gen 6 for mobile, and setting up a Linux-based homelab for personal data management.
Firefox now has free 50Gb built-in VPN
19 hours ago
- Firefox VPN is a built-in feature for enhanced privacy, currently in progressive rollout.
- It routes browser traffic through a secure proxy, masking your IP address with a 50 GB monthly data limit.
- Available to select users starting Firefox version 149, requires a Mozilla account for setup.
- Unlike Mozilla VPN, it only protects Firefox traffic, not the entire device, and is free without subscription.
- Setup involves responding to a toolbar prompt, signing in, and toggling the VPN on/off via the panel.
- Users can manage website exceptions, disabling VPN for specific sites or removing the feature entirely.
- Essential Mozilla services are excluded from VPN to ensure functionality like sign-ins and Wi-Fi connections.
- Mozilla collects minimal data for service improvement but does not log visited websites or communication content.
- Subscribers to Mozilla VPN gain device-wide protection and can remove the Firefox VPN toolbar icon to avoid overlap.
- Support and feedback can be directed to Mozilla Support.
All of DOGE's work could be undone as lawsuit against Musk proceeds
5 hours ago
- Elon Musk must defend against a lawsuit alleging he unlawfully seized too much power as head of DOGE.
- Plaintiffs argue Musk needed Senate confirmation before taking drastic actions like agency eliminations and mass firings.
- Judge Tanya S. Chutkan rejected the government's defense that Musk didn't need Senate confirmation because his role wasn't formally established by law.
- Chutkan criticized the argument that unlawfully created offices evade Appointments Clause scrutiny, calling it a threat to checks and balances.
- The judge distinguished Musk's role from Trump's cabinet, stating DOGE's powers were 'weighty and important.'
Palestinians warn of expanding West Bank settler violence
5 hours ago
- Palestinians in Deir al-Hatab describe a violent settler attack on their homes, with intentions to kill women and children.
- Recent settler violence in the West Bank has injured at least 10 people, with one man shot in the foot.
- The attack followed the funeral of an Israeli settler, Yehuda Sherman, whose death is disputed between settlers and Palestinians.
- Settler violence has surged since the start of the Iran war, with six Palestinians killed by settlers, according to the UN.
- Residents of Khirbet Humsa accuse settlers of sexual assault and beatings while forcing them off their land.
- Settler violence and settlement expansion have accelerated since the Gaza war, with record growth in 2023.
- Area C of the West Bank is a primary target for settlers, displacing thousands of Palestinians, mostly Bedouin communities.
- Settler violence is now expanding into Area B, targeting built-up Palestinian villages like Deir al-Hatab.
- Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is a key driver of settlement expansion, aiming to annex West Bank land.
- The IDF has been criticized for failing to intervene in settler violence, with soldiers ignoring attacks in Deir al-Hatab.
- Palestinians fear further violence and encirclement as settlers plan new outposts near their villages.
- Residents warn of a potential new Palestinian uprising due to escalating settler violence and pressure.
Local LLM by Ente
6 hours ago
- LLMs are too important to be left to big tech due to privacy and control concerns.
- Ensu is a new offline LLM app by Ente, offering full privacy and local operation.
- Smaller, decentralized LLMs are improving and will soon be sufficient for most purposes.
- Ensu is currently less powerful than ChatGPT but provides privacy and fun interactions.
- The app is open-source, available on multiple platforms, and supports image attachments.
- Future directions for Ensu include specialized interfaces and acting as a personal agent.
- Feedback is encouraged to shape Ensu's development, with sync features coming later.
Meta told to pay $375M for misleading users over child safety
10 hours ago
- Meta ordered to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety on its platforms.
- Jury found Meta liable for exposing children to sexually explicit material and predators.
- New Mexico Attorney General calls the verdict 'historic'.
- Meta disagrees with the verdict and plans to appeal.
- Internal documents and whistleblower testimony revealed Meta's awareness of child predators on its platforms.
- 16% of Instagram users reported unwanted nudity or sexual activity in a single week.
- Meta has introduced features like Teen Accounts and parental alerts to improve safety.
- Meta faces thousands of similar lawsuits across the US.
- New Mexico's lawsuit accused Meta of steering young users to harmful content via recommendation algorithms.
- Meta executives accused of knowing the harm and disregarding warnings.
I tried to prove I'm not AI. My aunt wasn't convinced
8 hours ago
- The author conducted an experiment with their aunt to see if she could distinguish between their real voice and an AI deepfake, revealing doubts even among close family.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced rumors of being a deepfake after a video glitch, leading to widespread skepticism despite expert analysis confirming the videos were real.
- Experts highlight the growing difficulty in proving one's authenticity in the age of advanced AI, with deepfake scams becoming increasingly common and sophisticated.
- The concept of 'liar's dividend' is introduced, where the prevalence of AI fakes makes it easier for individuals to dismiss genuine evidence as fabricated.
- Solutions like codewords are suggested for verifying identities in emergencies, though the challenge remains significant for public figures and in broader societal contexts.
I Forked Httpx
11 hours ago
- Author forked httpx into httpxyz due to lack of maintenance and unaddressed issues.
- Contributions like zstd content decoding were initially merged but later fixes ignored.
- Issues and discussions on GitHub were hidden, making it harder for users and contributors.
- Plans for HTTPX 1.0 have been ongoing for years with no clear release timeline.
- Major dependent packages like openai and anthropic have blocked HTTPX 1.0 installations.
- Author cites maintainer burnout but emphasizes the need for stable maintenance.
- New fork aims for stability, no breaking changes, and more frequent releases.
- Co-maintainer Sander Wegter will help share the workload to prevent burnout.
- Users are advised to switch to httpxyz if they face issues, but it's optional for now.
- Plugin compatibility might require adjustments but basic functionality should work.
New 'Lord of the Rings' Movie from Stephen Colbert in Development at WB
14 hours ago
- Warner Bros. announced a new 'Lord of the Rings' movie developed by Stephen Colbert and his son.
- The new film, titled 'The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of the Past,' will follow 'The Hunt for Gollum,' set for release in 2027.
- Colbert's movie will adapt chapters from 'The Fellowship of the Ring' not included in Peter Jackson's 2001 adaptation.
- The plot involves Sam, Merry, and Pippin retracing their adventure, while Sam’s daughter uncovers a secret about the War of the Ring.
- Colbert collaborated with Jackson and screenwriter Philippa Boyens over two years to develop the script.
- This marks Colbert's first major involvement in blockbuster film development, though he previously had a small role in 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.'
- Philippa Boyens has a long history with Jackson, co-writing the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Hobbit' trilogies.
- Colbert’s son, Peter McGee, contributed to the script, with credits including 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.'
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