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Founder of 4chan created /pol/ days after meeting Jeffrey Epstein
3 months ago
- The web application is heavily interactive and requires JavaScript.
- Simple HTML interfaces are possible but not applicable here.
- The post is by Andy Vitek from avitek.bsky.social.
- The user expresses frustration with the statement 'I'm losing my mind.'
- The post was made on January 31, 2026, at 03:56:47 UTC.
Ford held talks with China's Xiaomi over EV partnership
3 months ago
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Pikchr: A markup language for diagrams in technical documentation
3 months ago
- The page requires JavaScript (ES2015 or newer) to initialize.
- There is a note about potential delays on slow internet connections and suggestions to check the JavaScript console if initialization fails.
- Options available include Side-by-side view, Auto-fit SVG, Render while typing, and Legacy mode.
- Instructions for executing pikchr code using ctrl-enter or shift-enter, with a note about evaluating only selected subsets.
- A diagram description involving arrows and boxes labeled 'Markdown', 'HTML+SVG', 'Pikchr', and related formatters.
A world without nuclear arms control begins on Thursday
3 months ago
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Greenland tensions harden Europe's push for energy independence
3 months ago
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Texas Instruments in advanced talks to buy chip designer Silicon Laboratories
3 months ago
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Russian spy spacecraft have intercepted Europe's key satellites
3 months ago
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Tech billionaires fuel Trump's record $429M haul ahead of midterm elections
3 months ago
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Banks seek out new buyers for Oracle data centre loans
3 months ago
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You can find the bash manual in the Epstein files
3 months ago
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- Reference to the bash manual provided for emergencies.
- Mention of LLMs reducing the need for such references.
- Humorous note about being stranded on an island.
US job cuts surge to highest January total since 2009
3 months ago
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How to find work (early draft)
3 months ago
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- The document appears to be an early draft titled 'How to Find Work' with various menu options like File, Edit, View, Insert, Format, Tools, Help, and Debug.
- Changes could not be saved to Drive, indicating potential issues with saving functionality.
- Options for images and tables are mentioned, suggesting the document might involve editing or formatting tasks.
US Government to fund Maga-aligned think-tanks and charities in Europe
3 months ago
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State of JavaScript Results 2025
3 months ago
- The Nintendo Switch 2 was released after eight years since the original Switch.
- Game developers had to work on the same platform for eight years without new APIs or capabilities.
- JavaScript frequently introduces new changes and challenges each year.
- The article reviews survey results to reflect on the innovations and issues in 2025.
Bun v1.3.9
3 months ago
- Installation methods for Bun include curl, npm, PowerShell, scoop, brew, and Docker.
- Bun can be upgraded using the command 'bun upgrade'.
- Run multiple package.json scripts concurrently or sequentially with 'bun run --parallel' or 'bun run --sequential'.
- HTTP/2 Connection Upgrades via net.Server now work correctly.
- Symbol.dispose support for mock() and spyOn() enables automatic restoration of mocks.
- NO_PROXY is now respected for explicit proxy options in fetch() and WebSocket.
- Bun supports the '--cpu-prof-interval' flag for CPU profiling.
- ESM bytecode in '--compile' is now supported.
- Fixed crashes on older ARM64 processors due to mimalloc emitting LSE atomic instructions.
- Faster Markdown-to-HTML rendering with SIMD-accelerated scanning.
- Faster Bun.markdown.react() with cached HTML tag strings.
- Faster AbortSignal.abort() when there are no listeners.
- JavaScriptCore upgrade includes RegExp SIMD acceleration and other optimizations.
- Bugfixes include Node.js compatibility improvements, Bun APIs, Web APIs, and TypeScript types.
UEFI Bindings for JavaScript
3 months ago
- UEFI Bindings for JavaScript (Proof of Concept) named Promethee.
- Promethee loads script.js from the boot volume and runs it as a bootloader.
- Supports UEFI services execution in JavaScript.
- Quick start involves fetching dependencies with ./get-deps and building/running in QEMU with make run.
- Example script.js demonstrates using UEFI services to manipulate graphics.
- Duktape tooling requires Node.js for source generation.
- Build is freestanding with minimal libc stubs provided.
Fast Properties in V8 (2017)
3 months ago
- V8 handles JavaScript properties differently for performance and memory reasons.
- JavaScript objects behave like dictionaries but treat integer-indexed and named properties differently.
- V8 uses HiddenClasses to track object shapes and optimize property access.
- Named properties are stored separately from elements (integer-indexed properties).
- HiddenClasses change when properties are added, creating a transition tree for similar objects.
- Named properties can be in-object, fast (stored in properties store), or slow (dictionary-based).
- Elements (array-indexed properties) can be packed or have holes, and can be fast or dictionary-mode.
- Elements are specialized (e.g., Smi, Double) to optimize performance and reduce GC overhead.
- Array functions are implemented via ElementsAccessor to handle different element kinds efficiently.
From 34% to 96%: The Porting Initiative Delivers – Hologram v0.7.0
3 months ago
- Hologram v0.7.0 marks a significant milestone in the Elixir-to-JavaScript porting initiative, increasing Erlang runtime coverage from 34% to 96%.
- The release includes 150 newly ported Erlang functions across 19 modules, enhancing Elixir standard library readiness from 74% to 87%.
- Key functionalities now available client-side include string manipulation, collections, sets, binary operations, Unicode normalization, math, time operations, and file path handling.
- Notable improvements include faster compilation, cross-platform mix setup, NixOS compatibility, and enhanced :erlang.float_to_binary/2 options.
- Bug fixes address issues like quota exceeded during navigation, map immutability, template interpolation, and URL parameter encoding.
- Infrastructure enhancements lay the groundwork for upcoming features, including client-side ERTS, reference type overhaul, and ETS infrastructure.
- The release acknowledges contributions from 49 individuals, with special thanks to key contributors and sponsors supporting the project's development.
US businesses and consumers pay 90% of tariff costs, New York Fed says
3 months ago
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CIA releases new video in bid to lure Chinese military officers to spy for US
3 months ago
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Founder of 4chan created /pol/ days after meeting Jeffrey Epstein

Ford held talks with China's Xiaomi over EV partnership

Pikchr: A markup language for diagrams in technical documentation

A world without nuclear arms control begins on Thursday

Greenland tensions harden Europe's push for energy independence

Texas Instruments in advanced talks to buy chip designer Silicon Laboratories

Russian spy spacecraft have intercepted Europe's key satellites

Tech billionaires fuel Trump's record $429M haul ahead of midterm elections

Banks seek out new buyers for Oracle data centre loans

You can find the bash manual in the Epstein files

US job cuts surge to highest January total since 2009

How to find work (early draft)

US Government to fund Maga-aligned think-tanks and charities in Europe

State of JavaScript Results 2025

Bun v1.3.9

UEFI Bindings for JavaScript

Fast Properties in V8 (2017)

From 34% to 96%: The Porting Initiative Delivers – Hologram v0.7.0

US businesses and consumers pay 90% of tariff costs, New York Fed says

CIA releases new video in bid to lure Chinese military officers to spy for US