News gathered 2024-10-29

(date: 2024-10-29 08:26:52)


DevZero Podcast: Metrics that Matter

date: 2024-10-29, from: Accidentally in Code

We talked about decisions, communicating, and what makes engineering teams work well. Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify.


https://cate.blog/2024/10/29/devzero-podcast-metrics-that-matter/


Elon Musk-Funded PAC Supercharges ‘Progress 2028’ Democrat Impersonation Ad Campaign

date: 2024-10-29, from: 404 Media Group

An Elon Musk-funded PAC is targeting Republicans with ads that depict a fever-dream caricature of what Harris would do if elected president.


https://www.404media.co/elon-musk-funded-pac-supercharges-progress-2028-democrat-impersonation-ad-campaign/


Leaked Training Shows How Doctors in New York’s Biggest Hospital System Are Using AI

date: 2024-10-29, from: 404 Media Group

At Northwell Health, executives are encouraging clinicians and all 85,000 employees to use a tool called AI Hub, according to a presentation obtained by 404 Media.


https://www.404media.co/northwell-health-ai-hub-tool-chatgpt-doctors/


@Dave Winer’s linkblog (date: 2024-10-29, from: Dave Winer’s linkblog)

The only principled thing to do was to not abandon American democracy in its hour of greatest need.


http://scripting.com/2024/10/29/130948.html?title=bezosBlinks


Please, Let Him Be Hoist With His Own Petard

date: 2024-10-29, updated: 2024-10-29, from: One Foot Tsunami


https://onefoottsunami.com/2024/10/29/please-let-him-be-hoist-with-his-own-petard/


@Dave Winer’s linkblog (date: 2024-10-29, from: Dave Winer’s linkblog)

The Newspapers Were Never Going to Save Us.


https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/10/washington-post-harris-trump-bezos-endorsement-fail.html


Beyond Skills: Unlocking the Full Potential of Data Scientists

date: 2024-10-29, from: O’Reilly Radar

Modern organizations regard data as a strategic asset that drives efficiency, enhances decision making, and creates new value for customers. Across the organization—product management, marketing, operations, finance, and more—teams are overflowing with ideas on how data can elevate the business. To bring these ideas to life, companies are eagerly hiring data scientists for their technical […]


https://www.oreilly.com/radar/beyond-skills-unlocking-the-full-potential-of-data-scientists/


DEC Flip-Chip tester | The MagPi #147

date: 2024-10-29, from: Raspberry Pi News (.com)

Rebuilding an old PDP-9 computer with a Raspberry Pi-based device that tests hundreds of components for power draw and output.

The post DEC Flip-Chip tester | The MagPi #147 appeared first on Raspberry Pi.


https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/dec-flip-chip-tester-the-magpi-147/


Asus NUC 14 Essential is a mini PC is with next-gen Intel N-series processor options

date: 2024-10-29, from: Liliputing

The Asus NUC 14 Essential is a small desktop computer that measures 135 x 115 x 36mm (5.3″ x 4.5″ x 1.4″) and features a 2.5 GbE Ethernet port, support for WiFi 6E and Bluetooth, and support for up to three displays. It’s also one of the first PCs to support next-gen Intel N-series processors. Asus has […]

The post Asus NUC 14 Essential is a mini PC is with next-gen Intel N-series processor options appeared first on Liliputing.


https://liliputing.com/asus-nuc-14-essential-is-a-mini-pc-is-with-next-gen-intel-n-series-processor-options/


@Dave Winer’s linkblog (date: 2024-10-29, from: Dave Winer’s linkblog)

Jeff Bezos: Americans don’t trust the news media.


https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/10/28/jeff-bezos-washington-post-trust/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNzMwMDg4MDAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNzMxNDczOTk5LCJpYXQiOjE3MzAwODgwMDAsImp0aSI6IjE5ZGQxMWNiLWNjNjItNDA4Ni05YjM1LTA5MTYxYWQwMDliMyIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS9vcGluaW9ucy8yMDI0LzEwLzI4L2plZmYtYmV6b3Mtd2FzaGluZ3Rvbi1wb3N0LXRydXN0LyJ9.3bGpycf0p1iM1CkeklMNEzduE_s3yEK9Zk0jtEYt0Uk


@Dave Winer’s linkblog (date: 2024-10-29, from: Dave Winer’s linkblog)

Mr. Bezos, the newspaper’s owner, said that presidential endorsements “create a perception of bias” and that “my views here are, in fact, principled.”


https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/28/business/media/washington-post-endorsement-editorial-board.html?unlocked_article_code=1.V04.5hkO.B1f7OJrNZvaZ&smid=url-share


@Dave Winer’s linkblog (date: 2024-10-29, from: Dave Winer’s linkblog)

The billionaires hedge their bets.


https://www.platformer.news/tech-ceos-trump-election-bezos-zuckerberg/


@Dave Winer’s linkblog (date: 2024-10-28, from: Dave Winer’s linkblog)

Trump's MAGA party goes full strict 'daddy.'


https://www.theframelab.org/trumps-maga-party-goes-full-strict-daddy/?ref=lakoff-and-duran-framelab-newsletter


ViaGrafix Computer Training Videos

date: 2024-10-28, from: Computer ads from the Past

Learn…by Simply Watching TV


https://computeradsfromthepast.substack.com/p/viagrafix-computer-training-videos


macOS 15.1

date: 2024-10-28, from: Michael Tsai

Juli Clover (release notes, security, no enterprise, developer, full installer, IPSW): macOS Sequoia 15.1 introduces the first Apple Intelligence features for Macs that are equipped with an M-series chip. Not all Apple Intelligence features are available, but the update includes support for Writing Tools, a new Siri design, AI-powered Focus modes, smart replies, and summaries.[…]Siri […]


https://mjtsai.com/blog/2024/10/28/macos-15-1/


macOS 14.7.1 and macOS 13.7.1

date: 2024-10-28, from: Michael Tsai

Apple (release notes, full installer): This document describes the security content of macOS Sonoma 14.7.1. Apple (release notes, full installer): This document describes the security content of macOS Ventura 13.7.1. See also: Howard Oakley. Previously: macOS 14.7 and macOS 13.7


https://mjtsai.com/blog/2024/10/28/macos-14-7-1-and-macos-13-7-1/


iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1

date: 2024-10-28, from: Michael Tsai

Juli CLover (no iOS or iPadOS release notes, security, no enterprise, developer): Apple Intelligence is the main draw in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, and some of the first Apple Intelligence features are available on the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, any iPhone 16 model, or any iPad with an M-series or A17 […]


https://mjtsai.com/blog/2024/10/28/ios-18-1-and-ipados-18-1/


watchOS 11.1

date: 2024-10-28, from: Michael Tsai

Juli Clover (no release notes, security, developer): According to Apple’s release notes, watchOS 11.1 adds improvements and bug fixes, including a fix for an issue with writing breathing disturbances data to HealthKit for some users. Previously: watchOS 11.0.1


https://mjtsai.com/blog/2024/10/28/watchos-11-1/


tvOS 18.1

date: 2024-10-28, from: Michael Tsai

Juli Clover (no release notes, security, developer): tvOS updates are often minor in scale, and tvOS 18.1 doesn’t seem to be an exception.Apple still hasn’t added the 21:9 aspect ratio for projectors or the new Snoopy screensavers that it promised at WWDC, but those features were not in tvOS 18.1 during the beta testing process, […]


https://mjtsai.com/blog/2024/10/28/tvos-18-1/


visionOS 2.1

date: 2024-10-28, from: Michael Tsai

Juli Clover (no release notes, developer, security, no enterprise): According to Apple’s release notes, visionOS 2.1 includes bug fixes and security updates, and the software is recommended for all users. Previously: visionOS 2.0.1


https://mjtsai.com/blog/2024/10/28/visionos-2-1/


audioOS 18.1

date: 2024-10-28, from: Michael Tsai

My HomePod is reporting this update as available with the following amazing release notes: This update includes performance and stability improvements. It’s not yet listed on Apple’s page, and I haven’t seen any press coverage yet. Here’s a Reddit thread about the 18.1 release candidate. Previously: audioOS 18


https://mjtsai.com/blog/2024/10/28/audioos-18-1/


Build your own handheld gaming PC with a Framework Mainboard and this 3D printed case

date: 2024-10-28, from: Liliputing

Framework is best known for selling modular, repairable, and upgradeable laptops. But the company also lets you buy the mainboards that power those laptops. That means not only can you buy a new board with a faster processor, but you can also buy just a board if you want to use it to build your own […]

The post Build your own handheld gaming PC with a Framework Mainboard and this 3D printed case appeared first on Liliputing.


https://liliputing.com/build-your-own-handheld-gaming-pc-with-a-framework-mainboard-and-this-3d-printed-case/


@Dave Winer’s linkblog (date: 2024-10-28, from: Dave Winer’s linkblog)

Over 200,000 subscribers flee Washington Post after Bezos blocks Harris endorsement.


https://www.npr.org/2024/10/28/nx-s1-5168416/washington-post-bezos-endorsement-president-cancellations-resignations


Democracy Dies in Cowardice

date: 2024-10-28, updated: 2024-10-29, from: One Foot Tsunami


https://onefoottsunami.com/2024/10/28/democracy-dies-in-cowardice/


Daily Deals (10-28-2024)

date: 2024-10-28, from: Liliputing

Lenovo is selling the Logitech MX Master 2S wireless mouse for $50 (half the list price) when you use the code FALLMX at checkout. Amazon is selling the Fire HD 10 tablet for $75 (46% off the list price). And the Google Store has begun selling refurbished Pixel 6 and later smartphones for up to […]

The post Daily Deals (10-28-2024) appeared first on Liliputing.


https://liliputing.com/daily-deals-10-28-2024/


@Dave Winer’s linkblog (date: 2024-10-28, from: Dave Winer’s linkblog)

Philly DA Krasner sues to stop Elon Musk Pa. voter giveaway.


https://whyy.org/articles/larry-krasner-elon-musk-philadelphia-pennsylvania-voter-giveaway/


MINISFORUM EliteMini AI370 mini PC with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is now available

date: 2024-10-28, from: Liliputing

The MINISFORUM EliteMini AI370 is one of the first mini desktop computers available with an AMD Strix Point processor featuring Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and a Ryzen AI neural processing unit that delivers up to 50 TOPS of on-device AI performance. First unveiled earlier this month, the EliteMini AI370 is now available for pre-order […]

The post MINISFORUM EliteMini AI370 mini PC with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is now available appeared first on Liliputing.


https://liliputing.com/minisforum-elitemini-ai370-mini-pc-with-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370-is-now-available/


@Dave Winer’s linkblog (date: 2024-10-28, from: Dave Winer’s linkblog)

Will the Supreme Court steal the 2024 election for Trump, if Harris wins?


https://www.vox.com/scotus/376150/supreme-court-bush-gore-harris-trump-coup-steal-election


@Dave Winer’s linkblog (date: 2024-10-28, from: Dave Winer’s linkblog)

NYT interview of John Fetterman, Pennsylvania senator. Fetterman is fascinating, direct, and very unique. The interviewer is in full gotcha mode, but he handles it well. Highly recommended.


https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-interview-john-fetterman-fears-trump-is-stronger/id1200361736?i=1000674538870


System76 and Ampere Collaborate on New Thelio Astra: An Interview with Joe Speed

date: 2024-10-28, from: System76 Blog

System76 new Thelio Astra brings Ampere processors and arm64 architecture to the Thelio desktop line.


https://blog.system76.com/post/system76-and-ampere-collaborate-on-new-thelio-astra


Pioneering Japan’s self-driving cars on open source software

date: 2024-10-28, from: System76 Blog

Thelio Astra is set to accelerate Tier IV towards autonomous self-driving.


https://blog.system76.com/post/thelio-astra-tier-iv


Apple brings M4 processor and 12MP camera to the iMac

date: 2024-10-28, from: Liliputing

The new iMac is a slim all-in-one computer with a 24 inch, 4480 x 2520 pixel display, and support for up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. But that could also describe last year’s model. Here’s what’s new for 2024: Apple has upgraded the processor from an M3 chip to M4, which should […]

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https://liliputing.com/apple-brings-m4-processor-and-12mp-camera-to-the-imac/


Raspberry Pi OS improves touchscreen support and now uses Wayland by default

date: 2024-10-28, from: Liliputing

Raspberry Pi OS is a Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution that’s developed by the Raspberry Pi team and designed to run on the company’s single-board computers. The latest version brings a big change that causal users might not even notice: it uses the labwc Wayland compositor by default on all Raspberry Pi models rather than the wayfire […]

The post Raspberry Pi OS improves touchscreen support and now uses Wayland by default appeared first on Liliputing.


https://liliputing.com/raspberry-pi-os-improves-touchscreen-support-and-now-uses-wayland-by-default/


eBPF from Go - IV - Code generation

date: 2024-10-28, from: Miek Giebin blog

Played more with TinyGo, but it always generates code for (minimal) reflection - i.e. the reflect package, because it requires that for its map implementation. I could skip or not generate that, but then that would mean using a map would be … weird? Anyhow it looked that even TinyGo does too much for eBPF. So plan D: generate eBPF code (and Go code) using Go. Cilium has done a lot of work in this regard.


https://miek.nl/2024/october/28/ebpf-from-go-iv-code-generation/


Scientists and Archivists Worry Epic Games’ Control of the 3D Model Market Will ‘Destroy’ Cultural Heritage

date: 2024-10-28, from: 404 Media Group

Sketchfab users who champion open access are worried that Epic Games’ ownership and transition to Fab puts thousands of 3D models used for science and preservation at risk.


https://www.404media.co/scientists-and-archivists-worry-epic-games-control-of-the-3d-model-market-will-destroy-cultural-heritage/


Bill Would Force V.A. to Overhaul Suicide Prevention Algorithm That Favors White Men

date: 2024-10-28, from: The Markup blog

The legislation would require the agency to incorporate factors linked to elevated suicide risk among women veterans into its AI program


https://themarkup.org/impact/2024/10/28/bill-veterans-suicide-prevention-algorithm


A new release of Raspberry Pi OS

date: 2024-10-28, from: Raspberry Pi News (.com)

Raspberry Pi Desktop now runs on Wayland by default on all models.

The post A new release of Raspberry Pi OS appeared first on Raspberry Pi.


https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/a-new-release-of-raspberry-pi-os/


@Dave Winer’s linkblog (date: 2024-10-28, from: Dave Winer’s linkblog)

The other floating island of garbage.


https://x.com/jimstewartson/status/1850677327711412537/mediaViewer?currentTweet=1850677327711412537&currentTweetUser=jimstewartson


@Dave Winer’s linkblog (date: 2024-10-28, from: Dave Winer’s linkblog)

“Floating island of garbage” — pretty good description of Trump.


https://www.axios.com/2024/10/27/trump-madison-square-garden-rally


@Dave Winer’s linkblog (date: 2024-10-28, from: Dave Winer’s linkblog)

Coronavirus: Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as treatment. (How Trump “fixes” things.)


https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52407177


Why Butterfingers Break

date: 2024-10-28, from: Tedium site

I’ve always been deeply curious about the brittle nature of Butterfinger candy bars—so with that in mind, I thought way too hard about it in this piece.


https://feed.tedium.co/link/15204/16866501/butterfinger-candy-bar-history


@Dave Winer’s linkblog (date: 2024-10-28, from: Dave Winer’s linkblog)

Racist Jokes and F Bombs at Trump’s MSG Rally.


https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/2024-election-news-updates-trump-harris-oct-25.html