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31. Writing an optimizing tensor compiler from scratch
In this blog post I want to talk about the research and development results for a library that I started working on more than a year ago - TensorFrost. Under the hood it’s a static optimizing tensor compiler with a focus on being able to do more “shader-like” things while still keeping the ability to do high level linear algebra for ML in Numpy-like syntax with automatic differentiation support. (Click on the example GIF’s for more details!)
32. Data centers in space makes no sense
SpaceX acquired xAI on Monday, forming a $1.25 trillion behemoth with the goal of sending data centers into space. They’re not alone either: Google and a host of startups like Lonestar, Axiom, and Nvidia-backed Starcloud are scrambling into the field. Endless solar power, free real estate, and most importantly, huge rockets! What more could you want?
33. Study: emotional support from social media found to reduce anxiety
While social media can be a cause of anxiety, a researcher at the U of A also found that social media can help reduce anxiety for young adults who have specific personality traits.
34. Debian's Challenge When Its Developers Drift Away
You may recall the news last month around no one was left on Debian's data protection team and other volunteer staffing challenges with different Debian efforts in the past
35. Brazilian Micro-SaaS Map
Mapa interativo de SaaS brasileiros por estado e cidade
36. Epstein Financed German AI Researcher Joscha Bach
Ein deutscher KI-Forscher hat laut ZDF-Recherchen über eine Million Dollar von Epstein erhalten. Für den Forscher hat das bis heute Folgen.
37. High-Altitude Adventure with a DIY Pico Balloon
DIY pico balloon technology allows affordable global exploration of the stratosphere without satellites thanks to a ham radio network.
38. Goblins: Distributed, Transactional Programming with Racket and Guile
39. NDP wants Carney to kill U.S. fighter jet contract in favour of Swedish aircraft
The NDP says it wants Prime Minister Mark Carney to cancel contracts for U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets — including the 16 Canada has already committed to buying.
40. Web Builders in 2026
An honest comparison of the top web building tools in 2026. Compare features, pricing, pros and cons of Elementor, Wix, Framer, Lovable, Base44, and Webjourney to find the best fit for your needs.
41. Epstein asked Chomsky for advice over 'putrid' media coverage, files show
The exchange was among the latest release of files from the US government's investigation into Epstein.
42. FBI Couldn't Get into WaPo Reporter's iPhone Because Lockdown Mode Enabled
Lockdown Mode is a sometimes overlooked feature of Apple devices that broadly make them harder to hack. A court record indicates the feature might be effective at stopping third parties unlocking someone's device. At least for now.
43. Lessons Learned Shipping 500 Units of My First Hardware Product
Building in consumer hardware as a software engineer
44. Professors Are Being Watched: 'We've Never Seen This Much Surveillance'
45. SanDisk crushes wallets with up to 2.8X SSD price hikes
Sandisk SSD price explosion
46. Learning Low-Level Computing and C++ by Making a Game Boy Emulator
I went on a quest to learn more about low-level computing and using C++ to make a cross-platform Game Boy emulator. Here's my story and how I did it.
47. DMA enforced an option to sort Ig/FB feeds chronologically
Create an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you.
48. The Mathematics of Tuning Systems
49. I was just laid off by The Washington Post in the middle of a warzone
50. Reimplementing Tor from Scratch for a Single-Hop Proxy
Creative problem solving is following a single very stupid line of brute force logic.
51. New York Wants to Ctrl+Alt+Delete Your 3D Printer
52. Broken Proofs and Broken Provers
53. Pinterest sacks two engineers for creating software to identify fired workers
Digital pinboard business cutting 15% of workforce as it invests heavily in AI
54. Decompiling and rewriting a 2003 game from its binary in two weeks
55. The fax numbers of the beast, and other mathematical sports
56. I miss thinking hard
57. Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk's X
Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.
58. Deno Sandbox
Instant Linux microVMs with defense-in-depth security for running untrusted code.
59. Agent Skills
A simple, open format for giving agents new capabilities and expertise.
60. The Singularity Is Always Near (2006)