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PCIe for Hackers: The Diffpair Prelude
owl writes:https://hackaday.com/2023/03/14/pcie-for-hackers-the-diffpair-prelude/
Deepfakes, Synthetic Media: How Digital Propaganda Undermines Trust
upstart writes:Organizations must educate themselves and their users on how to detect, disrupt, and defend against the increasing volume of online disinformation:
Humanoid Robots are Coming
fliptop writes:Human-shaped robots with dexterous hands will be staffing warehouses and retail stores, tending to the elderly and performing household chores within a decade or so, according to a Silicon Valley startup working toward that vision:
Can ChatGPT Write Better SQL Than a Data Analyst?
guest reader writes:Extracting information from databases requires skill and knowledge of query languages like SQL (Structured Query Language).
How a Beam of Pellets Could Blast a Probe Into Deep Space
upstart writes:Researchers seek to develop advanced propulsion systems that can transform long-distance space exploration:
Globalization is Over, According to TSMC Founder
upstart writes:Free trade not quite as dead, 'but it's in danger' says Morris Chang:
Intel's Xeon W9-3495X Can Draw 1,900W of Power
upstart writes:Intel's new HEDT CPU leaves behind Skylake-X in terms of power consumption:
Sony’s Using Lasers to Help Low-vision Users Take Pictures
upstart writes:Sony wants to help low-vision users enjoy photography by shining lasers in their eyes:
20 years later, Second Life is launching on mobile
Freeman writes:https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/03/20-years-later-second-life-is-launching-on-mobile/
Humans (Mostly) Love Trash Robots
upstart writes:Simple robots wander NYC asking for trash and recycling, and it's adorable:
Asus Announces RISC-V Tinker Board Raspberry Pi Rival
upstart writes:Chances its Arm that maker community is looking for a fresh SBC:
Maternal Deaths in the U.S. Keep Climbing
upstart writes:The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the higher rate in 2020 and 2021:
National Academies: We Can’t Define “Race,” So Stop Using It in Science
upstart writes:For genetics, use scientifically relevant descriptions, not outdated social ideas:
The White House Might be Running Out of Time to Bring Back Net Neutrality
upstart writes:A bruising, failed 16-month FCC nomination has left President Joe Biden with little time to staff up the agency before 2024:
Getting to Zettascale Without Needing Multiple Nuclear Power Plants
guest reader writes:Getting To Zettascale Without Needing Multiple Nuclear Power Plants:
In Wild Hacking Spree, Hackers Accessed Federal Law Enforcement Database
fliptop writes:The U.S. government database provided access to a treasure trove of sensitive data. "I can request information on anyone in the U.S.," one of the alleged hackers wrote:
Precise Solar Observations Fed Millions in Ancient Mexico
hubie writes:Aztec farming calendar accurately tracked seasons, leap years:
Baidu Shares Fall After Ernie AI Chatbot Demo Disappoints
Freeman writes:https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/03/chinese-search-giant-launches-ai-chatbot-with-prerecorded-demo/
A Moon-forming Cataclysm Could Have Also Triggered Earth’s Plate Tectonics
upstart writes:The hypothesis could help in the search for other Earthlike worlds:
Tiny Data Center Makes for a Comfortable Swim
upstart writes:Tiny data center makes for a comfortable swim:
Qualcomm Tries to Kick Holes in EU €242 Million Decision
upstart writes:Hopes to avoid paying up for crushing a rival while helping Huawei and ZTE to prosper:
James Webb Space Telescope Captures a Star Going Supernova in Unprecedented Detail
upstart writes:JWST will help scientists investigate the troublesome dust budget surplus of the universe:
In Mice, Anxiety Isn’t All in the Head. It Can Start in the Heart
upstart writes:In high-risk contexts, a racing heart can make a formerly relaxed mouse nervous:
Opinion: Feds to Microsoft and Others - Clean Up Your Security Act
upstart writes:The US government looks poised to force tech companies to do more about security:
EPA Sets Limits on Some “Forever Chemicals” as Low as They Can Go
upstart writes:If you can detect any, it's too much:
You Can Now Run a GPT-3-Level AI Model on Your Laptop, Phone, and Raspberry Pi
Freeman writes:https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/03/you-can-now-run-a-gpt-3-level-ai-model-on-your-laptop-phone-and-raspberry-pi/
Violence Was Widespread in Early Farming Society
hubie writes:Violence and warfare were widespread in many Neolithic communities across Northwest Europe:
US Government Opens $2.5 Billion in Funding for Community EV Chargers
upstart writes:This includes hydrogen fuel stations:
NASA's Latest Request for Cash Includes Big Plans for a Deorbiting ISS 'Space Tug'
upstart writes:The Biden administration wants $27.2 billion for NASA's 2024 budget, with the space agency prioritizing Moon and Mars missions:
£2B and 8 Years On, Still No Emergency Services Network
upstart writes:And not even a tentative date for a system go-live either:
The AI Hype Bubble is the New Crypto Hype Bubble
upstart writes:The AI hype bubble is the new crypto hype bubble (09 Mar 2023) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow:
US Court Rules Uber and Lyft Workers are Contractors
upstart writes:Californian court has ruled that "gig" economy giants including Uber and Lyft can continue treating their workers as independent contractors:
Meta is Laying Off 10,000 More Employees
upstart writes:A tough time for big tech workers continues:
Europe is Bracing for (Another) Devastating Drought
upstart writes:After unusually low amounts of rain and snow this winter, the continent faces a severe water shortage:
Cloud Computing is Driving a New Gig Economy in Tech
upstart writes:After being laid off, many people are starting their own businesses as cloud pros for hire:
TikTok Now Offers a Feed Dedicated to Science and Tech
upstart writes:The STEM feed comes as TikTok faces increasing scrutiny:
First Demonstration of Universal Control of Encoded Spin Qubits
guest reader writes:First demonstration of universal control of encoded spin qubits:
Scientists Create the Most Complex Map Yet of an Insect Brain's 'Wiring'
upstart writes:It'll allow researchers to develop a 'a mechanistic understanding of how the brain works':
Are Embedded Systems Overengineered?
guest reader writes:Hackaday has a story about a simple non-scientific calculator that packs an Alwinner A50 tablet SoC and the Android operating system:
FISA Oversight Board Member Says Americans Need More Privacy Protections as Congress Debates Section
upstart writes:FISA Oversight Board Member Says Americans Need More Privacy Protections As Congress Debates Section 702 Reauthorization:
How a Small Business in Arizona is Helping Decarbonize Concrete
upstart writes:The pioneering project cuts cement from the recipe and replaces it with industrial waste and carbon dioxide captured from the atmosphere:
Russia is Powering Up a Giant Laser to Test its Nukes
upstart writes:To check that atomic weapons work, scientists run simulations of explosions using high-energy lasers—and Russia is building the strongest one of all:
Scientists Produce Healthy Mice Using Exclusively Male Cells
upstart writes:Resulting in the birth of several mice that were produced without mothers:
Webb Telescope Just Saw More Galaxies in a Snapshot Than Hubble's Deepest Look
upstart writes:And scientists have only seen four percent of the data so far:
SSD Reliability is Only Slightly Better Than HDD, Backblaze Says
SSD Reliability is Only Slightly Better Than HDD, Backblaze Saysupstart writes:A surprising outcome for the first SSD-based AFR report:
How We Navigate Through Crowds
hubie writes:Our brain has its own GPS and it helps us navigate by detecting the movements of the people around us:
Wildfire Smoke Eroded Ozone Layer by 10 Percent in 2020
upstart writes:Wildfire Smoke Eroded Ozone Layer By 10 Percent In 2020: Study:
British Chipmaker Issues Warning About Inventory Glut
upstart writes:IQE says collapse in smartphone sales may wipe one-third off revenue in first half of 2023:
C++ is Still 100 Times Faster Than a Compiled Version of Python
guest reader writes:The Register has a story about a Python compiler called Codon that turns Python code into native machine code without a runtime performance hit.:
Scientists Call for a Global Treaty to Address Space Junk
upstart writes:Millions of pieces of debris orbit the Earth, prompting scientists to call for a legally binding treaty to address our planet's mounting orbital trash problem:
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