DeepSeek Mania Shakes AI Industry to Its Core
deepseek mania has sent shockwaves through the ai industry, sparking debates and financial jitters, all while riding the wave of a remarkable hype train.
A feed of articles and links that I have starred in my RSS feed. Stuff that is interesting but might not be worthy of a full post or note.
New FCC Boss Brendan Carr Is Big Mad The Biden FCC Tried To Shore Up Telecom Cybersecurity Rules After Embarrassing Industry Hack
In a web of corporate negligence and cyber intrusions, the new FCC chief isn’t thrilled about the Biden administration’s last-minute attempts to tighten telecom security. A frustrating case of ‘why wasn’t this done sooner?’
A few insights by Don Norman from 30 years ago that are still relevant today
a nostalgic dive into don norman’s timeless wisdom shows that while the world of design has evolved, the fundamental principles remain surprisingly relevant—like a vintage wine that only gets better with age!
No Community Notes for Ads
In the curious world of content moderation, Meta opts for a twist on community judgment, but oddly spares ads from scrutiny, leaving a puzzling gap where truth and marketing meet.
The invalid 68030 instruction that accidentally allowed the Mac Classic II to successfully boot up
A charming tale of a technological blunder that turned into a quirky hero’s journey for the Mac Classic II, highlighting the role of emulation and unexpected CPU behavior in fixing the past.
Don't hate the player, hate the game.
let’s face it, not every report is a masterpiece and sometimes the most routine tasks deserve a little ai flair - because who doesn’t love a sprinkle of efficiency in the daily grind?
Linkblog is now fully operational
Linkblog is here to rescue us from the chaotic web wilderness! With a fresh new look and an invitation to share the coolest finds, it’s all about community engagement and treasure hunting in the digital realm.
Linkblog is now fully operational
Linkblog is now fully operational
The PC is Dead: It’s Time to Make Computing Personal Again
In a world where personal computing has morphed into a battleground of profit-driven agendas, this article reflects on the lost freedoms once celebrated by tech enthusiasts. It’s a nostalgic yet urgent call to reclaim the essence of computing that was once a liberating adventure for the individual.
★ After Years of Moderation-Heavy Zagging, Zuckerberg Announces That Meta Is Going Back to Moderation-Light Zigging Across Its Platforms
In a twist fitting for a soap opera, Zuckerberg is backtracking from the heavy-handed moderation era and pivoting towards a more whimsical ‘zigging’ approach. It’s like flipping the switch on a previously drab party to light up the dance floor, shedding rules that have felt heavier than your aunt’s fruitcake. Community Notes might just take center stage, promising a dash of community spirit!
‘Things We Learned About LLMs in 2024’
Dive into the intriguing world of Large Language Models as 2024 unfolds, where insights balance the promise of AI with its environmental challenges, peppered with a touch of quirkiness about the ongoing dialogue in the tech community.
Sports gambling should have stayed in Las Vegas
In a world where sports gambling has gone from the glitz of Las Vegas to an omnipresent force, this article contemplates whether it was a wise decision to open up the floodgates. As bets now fan out across the nation, the once exclusive allure seems both thrilling and slightly chaotic.
Ghostty: Reflecting on Reaching 1.0
a whimsical journey from skepticism to creating a terminal emulator, reflecting on the unexpected joys of innovation in coding.