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31. Collabora Online Desktop Released with Improved UI from LibreOffice
32. Statistical Process Control in Python
Your online textbook for learning reliability and six sigma techniques in R and Python! Made for Cornell University Course SYSEN 5300.
33. A DOOM vector engine for rendering in KiCad, and over an audio jack
34. Show HN: I turned algae into a bio-altimeter and put it on a weather balloon
35. How Does Microwaving Grapes Create Plumes of Plasma?
No kitchen appliances were harmed in the writing of this article.
36. Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being 'AI free'
As big publishers suggest generative AI is the future of game development, indie devs are using anti-gen-AI statements to stand out.
37. Cardiac implantable electronic devices' longevity: A novel modelling tool
Aims Generator longevity is the key issue for patients, and is also important for payers, yet implanters of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) face a challenge when selecting the appropriate device since battery longevity is only known for previous generation devices and whilst projected longevities are available for current devices, these are not in comparable formats. This study presents a new framework that facilitates an estimation of longevities for all CIEDs of both previous and existing generations that could simplify personalization of the device choice. Methods Longevity can be calculated based upon a simple concept entitled the “power consumption index” (PCI = t x I/C, where t is a constant of 1 hour, I is the current required by the device and C, its battery capacity). We retrieved published data from the user manuals of all commonly used pacemakers including single chamber, dual chamber, cardiac resynchronization and leadless devices. C and the components of current I including background current (Ibackground) and the pacing current (Ipacing) were calculated prior to calculation of the PCI for each device. Subsequently, a set of fictitious patient pool conditions via a Monte-Carlo simulation were used to model CIED survival curves which were then compared with real-life data from the Swedish device registry of previous generation CIEDs. Finally, we modeled survival curves for current generation devices using the PCI model. Results Using the PCI approach we were able to calculate longevities for all pacemaker devices under a variety of settings. The modeled Ibackground matched the data reported by manufacturers, and, under a variety of settings, regression analysis showed a low average error rate between industry-reported and modelled longevities (ratio: modelled longevity/industry reported longevity −1) = 0.1 ± 4.0% and 0.1 ± 0.7% for previous and existing SR/DR devices, 1.0 ± 5.0% and 0 ± 3.0% for previous and existing CRT-P, and 0 ± 4.0% for leadless pacemakers, respectively). More than 50% of the PCI and thereby a significant contributor to longevity was accounted for by Ibackground. Ipacing was the second largest contributor (20% for standard single and dual chamber devices, 30% for CRT-P and 40% for leadless devices). Certain pacing algorithms and IEGM storage considerably impacted specific devices with longevity losses of up to 1 year. The Monte-Carlo analysis demonstrated consistency between projected longevities by the PCI model and real-life data for historical devices and the calculated longevities that stemmed from this were consistent with the real-world data from Sweden. Conclusion The PCI model combining power consumption and battery capacity allows a comparison of longevity across CIEDs and programming options. Such a tool could help implanters improve personalization of device prescription for their patients and payers to make more informed decisions about tailoring device purchases and programming most appropriate for their population.
38. AdBlock and Signal are for terrorists, according to the French government [video]
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39. DRAM prices are spiking, but I don't trust the industry's why
40. Don't Download Apps
The personal blog of Caleb Jay Rogers, Software Engineer
41. JOPA: Java compiler in C++, Jikes modernized to Java 6 with Claude
JOPA: Java compiler in C++. Contribute to 7mind/jopa development by creating an account on GitHub.
42. Image Diffusion Models Exhibit Emergent Temporal Propagation in Videos
Abstract page for arXiv paper 2511.19936: Image Diffusion Models Exhibit Emergent Temporal Propagation in Videos
43. A lightweight code editor with Vim mode, Git integration, and more
A lightweight, fast code editor built for modern developers. Features include AI assistance, Git integration, and powerful keyboard shortcuts.
44. Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
45. PRC Elites Voice AI-Skepticism
46. Cloudflare outage should not have happened
47. The Weird and Wonderful Chemistry of Audioactive Decay (1986) [pdf]
48. From blood sugar to brain relief: GLP-1 therapy slashes migraine frequency
A diabetes medication that lowers brain fluid pressure has cut monthly migraine days by more than half
49. Google Antigravity Exfiltrates Data
An indirect prompt injection in an implementation blog can manipulate Antigravity to invoke a malicious browser subagent in order to steal credentials and sensitive code from a user’s IDE.
50. Qiskit open-source SDK for working with quantum computers
Qiskit is an open-source SDK for working with quantum computers at the level of extended quantum circuits, operators, and primitives. - Qiskit/qiskit
51. Ilya Sutskever: We're moving from the age of scaling to the age of research
“These models somehow just generalize dramatically worse than people. It's a very fundamental thing.”
52. OpenAI API user data exposed in Mixpanel security breach
Limited OpenAI API user data, including names and emails, was exposed in a Mixpanel security incident. The breach did not affect passwords or chat data, news
53. The Tesla Model Y Just Scored the Worst Reliability Rating in a Decade
54. Constant-time support coming to LLVM: Protecting cryptographic code
55. Has the bailout of generative AI begun?
Or is pouring a pile of government money in just a coincidence?
56. Dell PERC Crossflashing
57. Flush door handles are the car industry's latest safety problem
China considers banning retractable car door handles from 2027.
58. Trillions Spent and Big Software Projects Are Still Failing
Despite rising IT spending, software failures persist, affecting millions. Understand the impact of IT management's failure to learn from failure.
59. Surprisingly, Emacs on Android is pretty good
Musings
60. BebboSSH: SSH2 implementation for Amiga systems (68000, GPLv3)