Fluid type and space demonstration | Kickstarter | Utopia

This Kickstarter campaign introduces Utopia, a tool for demonstrating and visualizing fluid typography and spacing in web design. It emphasizes the importance of embracing the fluidity of web design, using a systematic approach to design foundations, and improving communication between design and development.

Osi Umenyiora was in a coma for almost a week

A Social Filesystem — overreacted

This blog post explores the concept of a social filesystem, which is a decentralized approach to managing social media data. It explains how files and file formats can be applied to social media, how records and collections can be used to structure data, and how identity and linking can be managed in a distributed system. The post also introduces the AT protocol as an example of a social filesystem in production, and discusses the challenges and benefits of this approach.

Top ICE official is asked whether Americans can trust investigation into Renee Good's killing - CBS News

In an interview with CBS News, Senior ICE official Marcos Charles defended the actions of ICE officers in Minneapolis, stating that they are acting lawfully and with professionalism. He addressed concerns about the federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good, emphasizing that state investigators were blocked from participating. Charles also commented on the immunity granted to ICE officers by the White House, but declined to comment on its implications for accountability.

How Computers Work

This article provides a comprehensive overview of how computers work, starting from the invention of Boolean Algebra by George Boole in the 1840s. It explains how Boolean Algebra, applied to circuits by Claude Shannon, led to the development of transistors, which enabled complex circuit designs. The article further delves into the role of logic gates and programming in controlling computer operations, highlighting the evolution from punch cards to modern binary programming and high-level languages like Dart.

World’s Oldest Arrow Poison Discovered on 60,000-Year-Old Stone Age Weapons

Scientists discovered chemical traces of plant-based poison on 60,000-year-old Stone Age arrowheads from South Africa, representing the earliest known example of poisoned arrows. The findings show that people living in southern Africa 60,000 years ago had already developed detailed knowledge of toxic plants and understood how to apply that knowledge to hunting.

🪟 Prediction: Microsoft Is Going To Do The Funniest Thing Imaginable - Games by Mason

This blog post predicts that Microsoft will discontinue Windows in favor of a Windows themed Linux distribution within 15 years. The author argues that Windows has become increasingly unstable and less user-friendly, while Linux has improved and is becoming more viable for gaming and general use.

Consciousness Formed Before Life Itself, Scientists Say—And the Evidence Could Be in This Asteroid Sample

This article discusses the tantalizing clues found in the 4-billion-year-old asteroid Bennu samples that could reveal particular molecular formations supporting the mechanics of consciousness. Scientists believe that these formations may have been present among organic molecules for a hundred million years before genes existed, enabling the earliest forms of decision-making and self-organization into life.

8 candidates for New York Giants' defensive coordinator job

The New York Giants are looking for a new defensive coordinator following a disappointing season. The team's new head coach, John Harbaugh, is considering several candidates, including Charlie Bullen, Joe Cullen, Wink Martindale, Dennard Wilson, Zach Orr, Antonio Pierce, Anthony Weaver, and Jim Leonhard.

2025 LA Hard Tech 50 - by Jacques Sisteron and Nick Kim

This article highlights the LA Hard Tech 50, a list of 50 companies in Southern California's hardware industrial ecosystem that were selected by a group of LA-based hard tech investors for having the most consequential year in 2025. These companies raised a combined $7.8 billion, secured billions in government contracts, and recruited hundreds, if not thousands, of engineers. The selection process involved votes from 11 LA-based hard tech investors, aiming to spotlight collaborators in the LA hard tech investor community, share collective wisdom, and celebrate the accomplishments of the community. The list includes companies in various sectors such as aerospace, defense, manufacturing, energy, and critical resources.

Sniffing Your Own Farts Could Protect Your Brain and Prevent Alzheimer’s, No Joke Science Has Proven It

A recent study from Johns Hopkins University suggests that hydrogen sulfide, the gas responsible for the smell of flatulence, may have protective effects against Alzheimer’s disease. Laboratory tests on mice showed a 50 percent improvement in memory and motor function after exposure to the gas. The findings indicate a potential new approach to treating Alzheimer’s that does not rely on traditional drugs or therapies.

Zipcar confirms end of UK operations to 650,000 drivers | The Independent

Zipcar has confirmed the end of its UK operations, impacting 650,000 drivers. The US-based car-sharing company launched a formal consultation with staff and will cease operations in the UK, closing accounts and offering pro-rated refunds. The decision comes after the company reported a £5.7 million loss in 2024 due to a decrease in customer trips.

ASCII characters are not pixels: a deep dive into ASCII rendering

I started programming in the 90s building AOL programs that spammed ASCII art into chat rooms (annoying, I know, I don’t put it in my resume), so this really hit home. I’ve never seen such a deep, technical breakdown of ASCII art treated as a real rendering problem with constrain

Course Overview + Introduction to the Shell · Missing Semester

This MIT IAP class, co-taught by former MIT students, aims to teach students how to make the most of the tools they know, introduce new tools, and instill excitement for exploring and building more tools. The class consists of nine 1-hour lectures with accompanying exercises, and all materials are freely available online. The first lecture introduces the shell, a textual interface that allows users to run programs, give them input, and inspect their output, and explains how to open a shell prompt on different platforms.

John Harbaugh signed.

The New York Giants have hired John Harbaugh as their new head coach, marking the first NFL head-coaching hiring of 2026. After days of negotiations, Harbaugh confirmed his acceptance of the job, expressing excitement to join the Giants organization. He has reportedly agreed to a five-year contract and has aligned with General Manager Joe Schoen on their respective roles.

Disney deleted a Thread because people kept quoting its movies at it | The Verge

Disney deleted a Threads post after users began posting anti-fascist quotes from its movies in response to a prompt.

The Dawn of the Renaissance Developer | The Kernel

This article from The Kernel discusses how generative AI is reshaping software development, arguing that it will not make developers obsolete but rather usher in a new era of the 'renaissance developer'. The author contends that while AI can generate code quickly, it lacks the nuanced understanding of business, customer needs, and real-world constraints that human developers possess. The article emphasizes that the core skills of developers—creativity, curiosity, and systems thinking—remain as crucial as ever in an AI-augmented world.

‘We could hit a wall’: why trillions of dollars of risk is no guarantee of AI reward | AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian

This article discusses the potential risks and consequences of the massive investments being made in artificial general intelligence (AGI). Trillions of dollars are being spent on datacenters and AI infrastructure, with expectations of a financial return if AGI is achieved. However, experts like Yoshua Bengio warn that AGI progress could stall, leading to a financial crash. The article highlights the potential impact on stock markets, debt markets, and GDP growth if AGI does not materialize as expected.

My picture was used in child abuse images. AI is putting others through my nightmare | Mara Wilson | The Guardian

Mara Wilson, a former child actor, shares her personal experience of being exploited online and warns about the dangers of AI-generated child abuse images. The article highlights the ease with which AI can create sexualized images of children, emphasizing the need for stricter regulations and accountability from tech companies.

Anduril Wins $23.9M Contract to Equip U.S. Marines With Man-Packable Bolt-M Loitering Munitions

Anduril Industries has secured a $23.9 million contract with the U.S. Marine Corps to deliver over 600 Bolt-M loitering munitions starting in February 2026. This contract, part of the Organic Precision Fires-Light (OPF-L) program, aims to enhance squad-level precision strike capabilities by providing infantry squads with man-packable, easy-to-operate precision strike systems. The Bolt-M system, which can be carried by a small team, offers a range of over 20 kilometers and an endurance of approximately 40 minutes, enabling it to be used for various missions such as route clearance, overwatch, and engagement of high-value targets. This move underscores the Marine Corps' commitment to integrating advanced precision strike capabilities at the squad level, reflecting broader U.S. efforts to prepare for high-intensity conflict in the Indo-Pacific region.

Why There’s No Single Best Way To Store Information | Quanta Magazine

This article from Quanta Magazine discusses the complexity of data storage and the inherent trade-offs between time and memory in different storage systems. It explores how various data structures, such as hash tables and heaps, offer different advantages and disadvantages depending on the specific needs of the user. The article emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all solution in data storage, and each approach has its own set of challenges.

World models could unlock the next revolution in artificial intelligence | Scientific American

This Scientific American article explores the concept of world models in AI, explaining how they could help machines achieve a consistent understanding of space and time. These models, which extend beyond video generation to applications like augmented reality and robotics, aim to solve the inconsistency issues in current AI systems. The article highlights the potential of 4D models to improve AI's stability and predictive capabilities, suggesting that these advancements could be crucial for achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI).

Cardiff University team helps find mysterious iron bar in space

Cardiff University astronomers, in collaboration with University College London, have discovered a large bar-shaped cloud of iron atoms inside the Ring Nebula, a colorful cloud formed by a dying sun-like star. The iron bar, which is roughly 500 times wider than Pluto's orbit and located 2,283 light-years away, was detected using the new telescope instrument called the WHT Enhanced Area Velocity Explorer (Weave). Its origin remains unclear, but it could offer insights into the future of Earth as the sun expels its outer layers, potentially engulfing Earth in a few billion years. The team plans further observations to understand the iron bar's origin and implications.

Watch: World's fastest drone hits 408 mph to reclaim speed record

Luke and Mike Bell, a father-son duo from South Africa, have reclaimed the Guinness World Record for the fastest quadcopter drone with their 3D-printed Peregreen V4, achieving a top speed of 408 mph.

Wormholes may not exist—we've found they reveal something deeper about time and the universe

This article explores a new interpretation of Einstein-Rosen bridges, suggesting they reveal deeper insights about time and the universe rather than serving as wormholes. The original concept, introduced by Einstein and Rosen in 1935, was a mathematical link between two symmetrical copies of spacetime, not intended for travel but to maintain consistency between gravity and quantum physics. Recent research shows that these bridges act as a mirror in spacetime, connecting two microscopic arrows of time. This reinterpretation offers a path to reconciling quantum mechanics and general relativity, potentially resolving the black hole information paradox and suggesting that our universe may have had a history before the Big Bang.

Part 2: Why MultiAgentic Systems Still Struggle to Turn Data into Actionable Insights

This blog post discusses the challenges of turning data into actionable insights in multiagentic systems. It highlights the importance of context continuity and decision traces in creating a coherent, decision-capable system. The post demonstrates how treating decision-making context as a first-class state and allowing decision traces to flow across agents can transform siloed agent outputs into shared reasoning states and context graphs in motion. It emphasizes the need to capture decision traces that make data actionable and shift from stateless pipelines to context-continuous systems.

Why MultiAgentic Systems Still Struggle to Turn Data into Actionable Insights

This blog post explains the challenges faced by multiagentic systems in turning data into actionable insights, highlighting the issue of context fragmentation across tools and the need for global coherence. It discusses how current AI pipelines focus on reporting correctness rather than decision readiness, resulting in locally smart but globally incoherent systems. The post provides a practical example of an SDR analysis pipeline to illustrate these issues and proposes a solution by allowing reasoning and decision context to flow across agents.

Why We've Tried to Replace Developers Every Decade Since 1969

This blog post explores the recurring pattern of attempting to replace developers with new technologies every decade since 1969, from COBOL to AI. Each wave of innovation promised to simplify software development, yet the fundamental complexity remained, highlighting the essential role of human judgment in handling intricate problems. Understanding this pattern helps leaders evaluate new tools with realistic expectations, focusing on enhancing human capability rather than replacing it.

Premium: This Is Worse Than The Dot Com Bubble

This article critiques the current state of the tech industry, highlighting the proliferation of unviable and nonsensical AI-driven products at the Consumer Electronics Show. It argues that the tech industry, particularly AI startups, is experiencing a bubble similar to the dot com bubble of the late 1990s, but potentially more catastrophic due to the scale of investments and the fundamental unprofitability of AI infrastructure and companies.