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1. Designing a SIMD Algorithm from Scratch Total comment counts : 13 Summary The article discusses the concept of SIMD (single instruction multiple data) and its importance in optimizing code for performance. It explains that SIMD is related to the physical limitations of computers and the need to increase performance without increasing clock frequency. The article also mentions the use of SIMD in the vb64 base64 codec and explores the idea of parallelism in computer cores....

1. Choose the browser that best suits your privacy needs Total comment counts : 99 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary The article criticizes Microsoft’s Edge browser, stating several reasons why it is seen as worse than Google Chrome. First, it mentions that Chromium-based browsers, including Edge, will eventually block uBlock Origin due to compatibility issues. The article also points out that Edge is considered spyware and worse than Chrome in terms of privacy because Microsoft is an advertising company....

1. The Dunning-Kruger effect is autocorrelation Total comment counts : 70 Summary The Dunning-Kruger effect refers to the tendency for unskilled individuals to overestimate their competence. However, recent evidence suggests that the Dunning-Kruger effect may be a statistical artifact rather than a genuine psychological phenomenon. Autocorrelation, which occurs when a variable is correlated with itself, can create the illusion of the Dunning-Kruger effect. The effect was initially discovered in an experiment where participants completed a skills test and self-assessed their ability....

1. The Bond villain compliance strategy Total comment counts : 29 Summary The article discusses the recent guilty plea of Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, and its CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ), for operating a criminal conspiracy to launder money. The investigation involved various US regulatory agencies, although the SEC’s parallel action is still ongoing. Binance makes money through cryptocurrency gambling, particularly leveraged bets using cryptocurrency futures, and is involved in a worldwide money laundering operation with other players in the crypto industry....

1. Ansel Total comment counts : 37 Summary Ansel is an open-source photo-editing software that aims to give digital artists the tools to interpret raw digital photographs according to their own vision. It allows precise manipulation of images using state-of-the-art color science and independent color controls, putting the artists back at the center of the creative process. Ansel also provides features such as managing collections of pictures, non-destructive editing, and the ability to export results to common file formats....

1. [test, [, and [ (2020) Total comment counts : 25 Summary The article discusses the existence of a binary in Unix systems with the symbol “[” as its name. The binary, also known as “test,” is used in Unix shells to evaluate expressions and perform comparisons. The article explains that the reason for having two names for the same binary is likely to make the code look more aesthetically pleasing....

1. We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam to return to OpenAI as CEO Total comment counts : 206 Summary The article states that JavaScript needs to be enabled in the browser or the user should switch to a supported browser in order to continue using twitter.com. It also provides links to the Help Center, where users can find more information about supported browsers, as well as the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Imprint of the company....

1. OpenAI’s employees were given two explanations for why Sam Altman was fired Total comment counts : 118 Summary OpenAI’s independent board has revealed two instances of lack of transparency that led to the removal of CEO Sam Altman. Former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear has been appointed as OpenAI’s interim CEO, which was met with disappointment by the majority of the staff. The two reasons given for Altman’s removal included giving the same project to two people and providing different opinions about a staff member to different board members....

1. Sam Altman, Greg Brockman and others to join Microsoft Total comment counts : 241 Summary The article states that JavaScript is disabled in the browser and advises enabling it or switching to a supported browser to continue using twitter.com. It also mentions that a list of supported browsers can be found in the Help Center. The article includes links to the Help Center, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and an information page about ads....

1. Show HN: YouTube banned adblockers so I built an extension to skip their ads Total comment counts : 70 Summary The article discusses a user-built extension that bypasses video ads on YouTube. The extension manipulates the video by muting the volume, setting the speed to 10x, and skipping the ad if there is a button. The author also criticizes the placement and timing of ads on Twitch. Users in the comments share their experiences with ads and express the desire for ad-free experiences....