1. You are what you read, even if you don’t always remember it
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The article discusses the idea that the value of books and online content is not necessarily tied to the ability to remember every detail, but rather the impact they have on expanding thinking. The author shares quotes from Dave Rupert and Ralph Waldo Emerson that convey this sentiment. They also mention the importance of being mindful of the content one consumes, as it shapes one’s beliefs and perspectives. The article concludes with a story about a professor who emphasizes that education has lasting impact even if specific details are forgotten.
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This article highlights the idea that our past experiences shape who we are today. It suggests that all the sensory interactions we have had, such as interacting with people, reading books, consuming media, etc., have had an impact on our decisions and ultimately define who we are. The author emphasizes the importance of being mindful while choosing our actions, as we cannot change the influence of our past experiences.
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The author of the article shares a personal experience about how their thoughts were seemingly influenced by their news feed. They initially thought their phone was listening to their conversations, but upon reflection, they realized that they saw an article headline about pyramids earlier in the day and that influenced their thinking. The author finds it more concerning that their thinking was shaped by their feed rather than their phone listening in on their conversations. This experience reminds them of a graffiti artist in NYC who claimed to “graffiti” people’s minds by reading their graffiti.
2. Airlines required to refund passengers for canceled, delayed flights
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The Department of Transportation has announced new rules that will require airlines to automatically provide cash refunds to passengers for canceled or significantly delayed flights. The rules apply to both domestic and international flights, and cover tickets purchased from airlines, travel agents, and third-party sites. Refunds must be issued within seven days, in cash, unless the passenger chooses an alternative form of compensation. The Department of Transportation is also working on rules regarding family seating fees, enhanced rights for wheelchair-traveling passengers, and compensation for delayed or canceled flights. The rules were introduced after Southwest Airlines received a record $140 million fine for operational issues during the 2022 holiday travel season. Airlines will have six months to comply with the new rules.
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The article discusses the frustration of the author’s acquaintance whose flight was cancelled twice. The airlines only offered a voucher that expires in 3 months and requires the same individuals to travel together. The author criticizes this policy as a way for airlines to retain customers’ money.
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The article describes the unpleasant and frustrating experiences that people have when traveling by air. It highlights issues such as flight cancellations, delays, lost luggage, and various charges imposed by airlines. The author, who specifically mentions Turkish Airlines, recounts a personal experience of a 2-day delay, staying in a poor hotel and the airport, and the airline’s refusal to take responsibility. The article suggests that while there may be some improvements in the industry, there is still a long way to go in terms of customer service. The author speculates that airlines may have taken advantage of the pandemic to provide even poorer service and suggests that flying itself is environmentally damaging. They conclude by mentioning the convenience and lack of hassle in traveling by train within Europe.
3. HTML Attributes vs. DOM Properties
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The article discusses the differences between attributes and properties in web development. Attributes are serialized in HTML and are case-insensitive, while properties can be any type and are case-sensitive. The article also explains how properties can reflect attributes, but not all attributes have corresponding properties. Properties have validation and defaults, whereas attributes do not. The article concludes by stating that attributes should be used for configuration, while properties can contain state.
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The article discusses the use of data-attributes in HTML, which provide a middle ground for storing data that can be accessed by JavaScript. The data-attributes are added to HTML elements using the “data-” prefix, such as “data-payload=‘something’”. These attributes can then be accessed in JavaScript using the “dataset” property of the HTML element. However, it is important to note that HTML attributes use kebab-case while JavaScript uses camelCase, so a kebab-case attribute like “data-my-cool-data-attribute=‘fun’” would be accessed in JavaScript as “dataset.myCoolDataAttribute”.
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The article discusses behaviors and complexities in web development that do not add any value to people’s lives. The author suggests that the specification should have simply defined a DOM object and a JavaScript object as the same thing, with attributes and properties being synonymous.
4. A Beginner’s Guide to the ESP8266 (2017)
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The article discusses the addition of LVGL to ESPHome for the ESP32. LVGL is a graphics library that allows for the inclusion of displays in projects. The author expresses excitement about this development and mentions that they will now prefer using the ESP32 over the ESP8266 for projects involving displays. The article includes links to the LVGL website, ESPHome website, a GitHub pull request, and a discussion on Hacker News.
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The article discusses the author’s preference for the RP2040 (Raspberry Pico processor) over other platforms like ESP8266 and ESP32 for embedded programming. The author outlines reasons for this preference, including the RP2040’s superior C SDK, excellent documentation, overclocking capabilities, smart hardware capabilities, high-quality hardware, reasonable cost, dedicated wireless chip, memory-mapped flash, and more GPIOs available. The only disadvantage mentioned is the lack of SPI RAM support, which is present in many ESP32 boards. Despite the familiarity and affordability of ESP platforms, the author suggests starting new projects with the RP2040.
5. TSMC unveils 1.6nm process technology with backside power delivery
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced its new A16 manufacturing process, which will be its first Angstrom-class production node. The technology’s key innovation is its backside power delivery network (BSPDN), known as Super Power Rail. By using gate-all-around (GAA) nanosheet transistors and the BSPDN, the 1.6nm-class fabrication process promises to outperform its predecessor, N2P, with a higher clock rate, lower power consumption, and potentially higher transistor density. The introduction of the BSPDN, specifically designed for AI and HPC processors, allows for increased transistor density and improved power delivery. TSMC plans to commence volume production of A16 in the second half of 2026, positioning it to potentially compete with Intel’s 14A node in 2027.
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TSMC’s latest advance in transistor density appears to be a promising development for the company. Their current density of 197 MTr/mm2 already puts them ahead of Samsung (150 MTr/mm2) and Intel (123 MTr/mm2). With their new 1.6nm process, TSMC is expected to reach a density of around 230 MTr/mm2 by 2026. In comparison, Intel seems to be falling behind in this regard.
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The article briefly mentions the introduction of a new measurement metric of 1.6nm, highlighting the seemingly arbitrary nature of such small fractions.
6. A useful front-end confetti animation library
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The article discusses the usage and features of a module called “canvas-confetti” for creating performant confetti animation in the browser. It provides instructions on how to install the module, either as a component from NPM or directly from a CDN. The article also mentions a “disableForReducedMotion” option that allows users to disable chaotic animations if they prefer. It explains the different ways to call the confetti function and provides details on optional configurations and parameters. The article also mentions the ability to create custom confetti shapes using SVG Path strings and the ability to render emoji confetti. It explains the option to create a custom canvas for confetti and provides global options for customization.
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This article discusses a technique for achieving efficient animation by using a canvas element. The canvas is placed in front of other elements on the page, but the pointer events are turned off, allowing interaction with the page.
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The author fondly remembers a web development project in high school where they created a website with confetti to ask a girl to homecoming. They reflect on the feeling of empowerment that came with creating a website as a child. They enjoy engaging in fun projects like this and see programming as a passion that continues to motivate them.
7. FCC votes to restore net neutrality rules
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The author expresses surprise at the restoration of net neutrality, as they haven’t heard much about it since its repeal. They haven’t noticed any changes in their internet experience and there seems to be little discussion or news coverage on the topic. The author questions the motivation behind restoring net neutrality and whether there have been any negative effects from its absence.
8. Tiny GPU: A minimal GPU implementation in Verilog
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The article discusses the development of a minimal GPU implementation in Verilog that is optimized for learning how GPUs work from the ground up. It emphasizes the lack of available resources to learn about GPU hardware at a low level and introduces the tiny-gpu project as a solution. The project focuses on highlighting the general principles of GPU architecture and simplifies the complexity involved in building a production-grade graphics card. It explores various aspects of GPU functionality including kernel execution, device control, thread distribution, memory management, and resource utilization. The article concludes by mentioning the importance of understanding the fundamentals before delving into more advanced optimizations in production-grade GPUs.
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The article discusses how most GPU architectures keep their low-level technical details proprietary due to the competitive nature of the market. However, there is an exception with Intel, as they publish a significant amount of technical documentation on their GPUs. The article also mentions that although there may be some missing information on certain models, Intel has been fairly consistent in providing documentation for their GPUs.
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The article discusses open-core GPU work and provides a link to the NyuziProcessor project on GitHub.
9. Borrow Checking, RC, GC, and the Eleven () Other Memory Safety Approaches
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The article discusses a secret collection of memory safety techniques called the memory safety grimoire. The author claims to have discovered fourteen ways to achieve memory safety and hints at the possibility of even more. They describe their experience as a consulting software engineer for an archaeology team in Mayan ruins, hoping to find an ancient memory safety tome. The article mentions the Mayans’ advanced techniques in paper and memory safety. The author discusses blending different memory safety approaches and references the use of weak references and inline data. They express excitement at the possibility of finding answers in the discovered tome.
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The article suggests that reference counting and garbage collection should be seen as two different types of garbage collection. The full article can be accessed at the provided link.
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This article discusses the use of the OOM killer, which is rarely utilized but can be helpful in certain situations. The OOM killer is used to kill processes that consume excessive memory and cause crashes. Some shops employ a strategy of arbitrarily killing any worker that has been running for more than a certain number of hours, as they suspect the presence of a memory leak.
10. Quaternion Knowledge Graph Embeddings (2019)
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The article explains that arXivLabs is a framework that allows collaborators to create and share new features on the arXiv website. They only work with individuals and organizations that uphold their values of openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy. They encourage people to propose projects that will benefit the arXiv community. Additionally, the article mentions that users can sign up for status notifications via email or Slack.
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The article discusses the possibility of replacing exotic embeddings with larger Euclidean embeddings based on the implications of [1]. The referenced [1] is the Nash embedding theorems on Wikipedia.
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The article in question is from 2019 and asks if anyone is using a particular product.