1. Xkcd 1425 (Tasks) turns ten years old today Total comment counts : 41 Summary The XKCD comic 1425 (“Tasks”) celebrates its tenth anniversary, highlighting how tasks once considered complex, like identifying birds in photos, are now easy for AI tools. Despite advancements in AI, distinguishing between easy and hard challenges in software development remains complicated and requires deep experience. The prevalence of AI-assisted programming tools has led more individuals to create software, exposing them to this complexity....

1. NASA spacecraft to probe possibility of life in Europa’s salty ocean Total comment counts : 37 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary The author expresses excitement about the discovery of liquid oceans beneath the surface of Europa, noting its unusual brownish-red color despite the solid ice on top. They speculate that the color might be due to irradiated salt or magnesium sulfate and advocate for sending a probe to Europa urgently to explore beneath the ice....

1. Winamp Legacy player source code Total comment counts : 54 Summary The article discusses the iconic multimedia player Winamp, which was launched in 1997 by Nullsoft and is celebrated for its flexibility and compatibility with various audio formats. While its development has slowed, the source code has been opened to the community, allowing developers to modernize the player. The current Winamp desktop client is built using Visual Studio 2019 and requires specific libraries such as libvpx, libmpg123, OpenSSL, DirectX 9 SDK, and Intel IPP....

1. I designed a Dieter Rams-inspired iPhone dock Total comment counts : 52 Summary The article discusses the author’s quest to find a vintage Braun DN 40 alarm clock designed by Dieter Rams, emphasizing their admiration for Braun’s design legacy. While searching for the DN 40, the author encounters issues with limited space on their bedside table, which also needs to accommodate hearing aids, pens, and an iPhone charger. Inspired by a YouTube video, the author decides to create a multifunctional device that combines a tray, charger, and clock....

1. Nextcloud: Open-Source Cloud Apps Total comment counts : 29 Summary Nextcloud Hub 9 has been launched, enhancing remote collaboration through a unified platform that integrates four key products: Files, Talk, Groupware, and Office. It offers features like self-hosted file storage, private audio/video conferencing, productivity tools, and an online office suite. A new AI assistant enhances functionality by generating content and summarizing data. Nextcloud is a leading open-source platform with over 400,000 deployments, designed for privacy and security, allowing users to manage their data effortlessly while ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA and GDPR....

1. Ultra high-resolution image of The Night Watch (2022) Total comment counts : 35 Summary The Rijksmuseum has created a groundbreaking high-resolution image of Rembrandt’s “The Night Watch,” achieving a remarkable resolution of 5 µm (0.005 mm) and totaling 717 gigapixels with a file size of 5.6 TB. To produce this enormous image, a grid of 97 rows and 87 columns of 8,439 photographs was captured using a sophisticated laser-guided camera system, ensuring precise alignment for sharp images....

1. 3K free SVG icons for popular brands Total comment counts : 23 Summary The article discusses a project that provides 3,198 free SVG icons for popular brands. It mentions that users can request missing icons or report outdated ones through GitHub. The project is maintained by contributors to Simple Icons and is supported by donations via Open Collective. Top 1 Comment Summary The article promotes a logo search engine that has indexed nearly 500,000 logos, available at logosear....

1. Nintendo Files Suit for Infringement of Patent Rights Against Pocketpair, Inc Total comment counts : 31 Summary On September 18, 2024, Nintendo Co., Ltd. and The Pokémon Company filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the Tokyo District Court against Pocketpair, Inc. The lawsuit claims that Pocketpair’s game, Palworld, violates several patent rights and seeks both an injunction to stop the infringement and compensation for damages. Top 1 Comment Summary Pocketpair has responded to a situation by hiring lawyers who are identical to those used by Nintendo, but with the added difference of being armed....

1. Apple mobile processors are now made in America by TSMC Total comment counts : 61 Summary TSMC has begun production of Apple’s A16 mobile processors at its Arizona facility, utilizing a 5nm process (sometimes referred to as a 4nm node). Initially produced in small quantities, production is expected to ramp up significantly as the fab’s second stage is completed, aiming for full-scale operations in early 2025. This initiative is part of the U....

1. Fixing an Elgato HD60 S HDMI capture device with the help of Ghidra Total comment counts : 18 Summary The article discusses a project involving hardware diagnostics, specifically the repair of a broken Elgato Game Capture HD60 S USB device. Inspired by YouTube repair channels, the author bought the nonfunctional device on eBay and found that it did not power on. After opening it up, they used a thermal camera to identify hot components, discovering potential issues with two chips—identified as Fitipower FP6373A voltage regulators—and a TI TPS60403DBV voltage inverter....