1. Exact, parallel 2D Delaunay triangulation for int32 coordinates (github.com)

Fast, parallel 2D Delaunay triangulation using exact integer predicates - morishuz/delaunay32

A new method for performing Delaunay triangulation in two dimensions has been developed, focusing on speed and accuracy with integer coordinates. This approach leverages parallel processing and exact integer predicates to enhance performance in computational geometry tasks.

3. Rust-lang/rust is adopting an LLM policy (blog.rust-lang.org)

Want to follow along with Rust development? Curious how you might get involved? Take a look!

Rust is introducing a new policy regarding large language models, inviting developers to engage with the process. This is a chance to understand the direction of Rust’s development and how you can participate.

4. Saudi-led group completes $55B purchase of gaming giant EA (www.bbc.com)

The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.

A Saudi-led consortium has acquired gaming giant EA for $55 billion, transitioning the company behind popular franchises like The Sims and EA FC into private ownership while also increasing its debt burden. This significant shift raises questions about the future direction of the gaming industry and the impact on its flagship titles.

6. An SLM trained on $8 ESP32-S3 (github.com)

A char-level transformer trained from scratch on an $8 ESP32-S3. Not inference: the chip runs the full training loop, with backprop written by hand in C. - Carloscodix/qapla

A low-cost ESP32-S3 has been used to train a character-level transformer from scratch, with the entire training process, including backpropagation, implemented manually in C. This project showcases the potential of inexpensive hardware for machine learning tasks.

7. Flowise Is Shutting Down (flowiseai.com)

An important message from the Flowise team about the future of the project.

Flowise is officially shutting down, and the team has shared key details regarding the project’s future. Learn what this means for users and the reasons behind the decision.

8. What happens if you put work into the second dimension? (norbertkozsir.com)

I built a prototype of a 2D canvas you can put all of your work on: real terminals, running apps and browsers side by side instead of a row of tabs. We, at…

A new prototype allows users to organize their work on a 2D canvas, enabling multiple real terminals, apps, and browsers to run side by side. This innovative approach could change how we manage our digital workspace.

9. Godox Transparent Viewfinder Camera C100 (www.godox.com)

Product NameGodox Transparent Viewfinder CameraModelC100Transparent Screen Transmittance> 50%StorageBuilt-in TF card slot; supports up to 128 GBData TransferUSB2.0Charging Input5V ⎓ 1ABattery Life> 1.5 h (continuous shooting)Operating Temperature5 - 40°CScreen Dimensions60.8 × 47.8mmNet Wei

10. Citigroup, Idaho, and Build-a-Bear Launched a Coordinated Attack on Me (knock-knock.net)

A multinational bank, a US state, and a custom teddy-bear workshop all unwittingly joined the same phone-fraud botnet. Here

A phone-fraud botnet has connected a major bank, a state government, and a toy company in an unexpected and troubling way. Discover how these seemingly unrelated entities became victims of the same cyber threat.

14. Phishers are hijacking legitimate cloud infrastructure (securelist.com)

We cover a cloud-based AitM attack scenario leveraging service workers and Ultraviolet, and provide detailed phishing hosting statistics across platforms like Cloudflare Workers, Vercel, Netlify, GitHub Pages, and IPFS.

A new phishing tactic is using cloud infrastructure to launch attacks, with service workers and Ultraviolet playing key roles. The article provides insights into the prevalence of these attacks and hosting statistics from major platforms, shedding light on how cybercriminals exploit legitimate services.

15. TSON – A JSON superset with immutable, hash-pinned schemas (tson.io)

A schema system with immutable, hash-pinned schemas where one hash verifies the chain, and a Unicode-first data format that

TSON introduces a schema system that guarantees data integrity through immutable, hash-pinned structures, ensuring that one hash can verify the entire chain. It also emphasizes a Unicode-first approach for data representation, making it a noteworthy development for those interested in data formats and validation.

17. Pass the Passkey: A Novel Attack Surface in Passwordless Authentication (unit42.paloaltonetworks.com)

Explore how passkey implementation gaps undermine security when relying parties fail to validate the User Verified flag, reducing MFA to a single factor.

Learn how shortcomings in passkey implementation can compromise security by allowing multi-factor authentication to be bypassed, effectively reducing it to a single factor. Understanding these vulnerabilities is crucial for improving passwordless authentication methods.

19. Microsoft's AI Sales Mostly Come from OpenAI, Disclosures Show (www.bloomberg.com)

Microsoft’s recent financial disclosures reveal that a significant portion of its AI-related sales is derived from its partnership with OpenAI. This connection highlights the growing influence of OpenAI’s technology on Microsoft’s business strategy and revenue streams.

20. Birduino: A card-triggered audio player for [learning] the birds (hannahilea.com)

Tap a bird card to the NFC
reader to hear one of its calls, identify birds from their
vocalizations, and up your bird game!

Birduino lets you learn about birds by tapping NFC-enabled cards to hear their calls, helping you identify different species through their vocalizations. It’s a fun and interactive way to enhance your birdwatching skills.

21. Google's HTTP/2 codec slows Envoy (apoxy.dev)

An Envoy version bump cost a customer 20% of their HTTP/2 throughput. The trail leads through two codecs, a pile of flamegraphs, and the Huffman code hiding inside every header.

A recent Envoy update significantly reduced HTTP/2 throughput for a customer, highlighting issues related to codecs and header compression. The investigation reveals the technical intricacies behind the performance drop, including the role of Huffman coding.

22. Silicon Valley sees AI as the solution – for everyone else (observer.co.uk)

‘Solutionism’ envisages the technology ending everything from the climate crisis to cancer, but huge class divisions are a more probable outcome

Silicon Valley’s optimism about AI as a cure-all contrasts sharply with the potential for increased class divisions, suggesting that the technology might not benefit everyone equally. This article examines the implications of viewing AI through the lens of ‘solutionism’ and the societal risks that come with it.

23. FIPS 140-3 is not a security guarantee, and auditors know it (808bits.com)

FIPS-validated modules shipped ROCA, EUCLEAK, Dual_EC_DRBG, and a YubiKey flaw caused by the FIPS self-tests themselves. What the certificate actually attests, what FIPS mode costs in performance, why it breaks Bitcoin tooling like BIP32, and where auditors actually look.

FIPS validation has been linked to several significant security flaws, including issues with ROCA and Dual_EC_DRBG. This piece examines the limitations of FIPS certification, its impact on system performance, and how it affects tools like Bitcoin’s BIP32, shedding light on what auditors really focus on during assessments.

25. Fed's Kashkari says 'now is the time to start slowly moving' rates up (www.cnbc.com)

Kashkari was one of three dissenters at last week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

Kashkari’s recent comments highlight his support for gradually increasing interest rates, despite being one of the few dissenters in the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting. His stance could signal important shifts in monetary policy as the economy evolves.

26. A Sick People (householderkarl.com)

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Every time I leave the US, I’m always struck by how happy other people seem to be. I’ve been to six continents, dozens of countries. Nowhere else ha...

27. Cloudflare Wallets: the programmable wallet for the agentic Internet (blog.cloudflare.com)

Cloudflare Wallets will provide AI agents with native payments and verifiable identity on the web. Using the x402 protocol, agents can autonomously purchase APIs and content within clear safety guardrails.

Cloudflare Wallets enable AI agents to make secure transactions and verify identities online, allowing them to autonomously acquire APIs and content while adhering to safety protocols. This innovation could significantly enhance how digital agents interact with online services.

29. OpenAI says my prepaid credits were consumed, refuses to show any record (community.openai.com)

I was a happy OpenAI customer. ChatGPT Pro subscription, Codex for my daily work as a lighting designer, $379 spent on credits in July alone. This is the story of how OpenAI turned me into someone who will not give them another dollar - and documented every step of it themselves. July 9. My Codex balance - 491.8 credits - vanished to zero. Not spent: my application logs show the balance wiped within one second, with zero usage in between. I bought 1,000 more credits ($48.40). They never appeare...

A lighting designer shares their frustrating experience with OpenAI after their prepaid credits mysteriously vanished without any record of usage. This account highlights the challenges customers face when seeking transparency and support from the company.

30. Could psilocybin be the key to treating anorexia? (www.scientificamerican.com)

An active ingredient in magic mushrooms, psilocybin has shown early promise for treating eating disorders

Research indicates that psilocybin, the active component in magic mushrooms, may offer new hope for treating anorexia and other eating disorders. Early studies suggest it could play a significant role in developing effective therapies.

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