1. DeepSeek costs OpenCode Go user $1.14/day; dual DGX breaks even in 24 years (twitter.com)

the average OpenCode Go user spent $1.14 per day on deepseek flash v4 this past week

the dual DGX setup people are running to do the same costs $10,000

it takes 24 years to break even
at 10x the usage it takes 2.4 years

OpenCode Go users are currently spending an average of $1.14 daily on the DeepSeek flash v4 service, while those using a dual DGX setup face a hefty $10,000 investment that would only pay off in 24 years. For those using it ten times more, the break-even point drops significantly to just 2.4 years.

2. AI assistant hacks gym website in first known Australian autonomous cyber attack (www.abc.net.au)

When Andrew asked his AI personal assistant to book him a spot in a gym class, he had no idea he would accidentally initiate an autonomous cyber attack.

An AI personal assistant unintentionally triggered a cyber attack while attempting to book a gym class for its user, marking a notable incident in Australia’s cybersecurity landscape. This situation raises important questions about the security risks associated with autonomous AI systems.

3. Force-Fed by ICE (www.theguardian.com)

Gabar Choli tells of how, for months, he was shackled, pinned and forcibly fed – and the physical and emotional scars the ordeal has left

Gabar Choli shares his harrowing experience of being forcibly fed while detained, detailing the lasting physical and emotional impact of this traumatic treatment. His story sheds light on the harsh realities faced by individuals in immigration custody.

4. Findphone: Locate a nearby Bluetooth device by signal strength (github.com)

Locate a nearby Bluetooth device by signal strength, from the macOS command line — for when Find My isn't available - ben-z/findphone

Learn how to use the macOS command line to pinpoint the location of a nearby Bluetooth device based on signal strength, especially useful when the Find My feature isn’t an option. This method offers a practical solution for tracking down devices quickly and efficiently.

5. China is now the world's greatest oil power (www.economist.com)

Forget OPEC. The Chinese Communist Party calls the shots

China has overtaken OPEC as the leading force in the global oil market, with the Chinese Communist Party now holding significant influence over oil production and pricing. This shift marks a major change in the dynamics of energy power.

7. Why do we assume everyone should be working? (wilsoniumite.com)

I was talking to a friend of mine and I asked this. She said “of course everyone should be working, I mean, I’d like to be able to buy more stuff” In that statement though there really is a non obvious implied logic. So the next question: does economics support that statement always? That if […]

The discussion challenges the common belief that everyone ought to be working, using a friend’s perspective to highlight the underlying economic assumptions. It raises questions about the relationship between work, consumerism, and economic theory.

10. Meta's new open-weight model targets local agentic AI (twitter.com)

I believe everyone should have access to superintelligence, and I wrote a long piece about Meta's philosophy and values for building a positive future for everyone. https://t.co/2ZoNZXZ39T

Meta is focusing on making advanced AI more accessible to everyone, emphasizing a philosophy aimed at fostering a positive future. The article discusses their vision and values surrounding this initiative.

12. Taylor Farms recalls salsa and guacamole over salmonella risk (www.cnbc.com)

The supplier voluntarily recalled the products, including salsas and guacamole, after being notified that Coast Citrus Distributors was recalling fresh peppers.

Taylor Farms is recalling certain salsa and guacamole products due to a potential salmonella contamination linked to fresh peppers from Coast Citrus Distributors. Consumers should check their kitchens for affected items to ensure safety.

14. Why Can't You Pack a Bag? (www.newyorker.com)

Our overstuffed suitcases burden us more than we realize.

Overstuffed suitcases can create unexpected challenges during travel, adding stress and difficulty to your journey. Learn how packing smartly could enhance your travel experience.

18. There Is No "Done": Reflections on a Completed at Thru-Hike (2022) (thetrek.co)

Even the Appalachian Mountains were fallible, carved and folded into their present form by calamitous, earth-shattering forces. And yet they lay under my feet as steady and solid as anything.

A hiker reflects on the impermanence of nature and the journey through the Appalachian Mountains, highlighting the contrast between their enduring presence and the chaotic forces that shaped them. This piece invites readers to consider the deeper lessons learned from the trail and the concept of completion.

23. Why Addresses Have Numbers (thehistoricalinsights.page)

Why addresses have numbers is a story of state power, taxation, and military control. See how ancient administrative firmware organized modern city grids.

The numbering of addresses is rooted in historical state power and control, revealing how ancient administrative practices shaped today’s urban layouts. Discover the connection between taxation, military strategy, and the organization of city grids.

25. Sorting, hashing, and sketches on 370,103 words (stochastic.blog)

In Post 2 we built the foundations with Python lists, dicts, sets, and recursion, learning how the language's core containers behave under load. Now we put those tools through their paces on a real dataset: 370,103 English words, one per line, drawn from the dwyl/english-words repository.

Learn how to apply Python’s core data structures—lists, dicts, and sets—on a comprehensive dataset of over 370,000 English words. This practical exploration demonstrates their performance and behavior under load, providing valuable insights for developers and data enthusiasts.

28. Security Vulnerability in Pioneer Rekordbox (alphatheta.com)

We have identified a security vulnerability affecting the PRO DJ LINK function in rekordbox and certain CDJ/XDJ models. This vulnerability could allow a third party who gains unauthorized access to a PRO DJ LINK network to view data stored on a Windows PC/Mac, or on USB/SD cards inserted into a CDJ/XDJ unit connected to that network.

A security flaw in the PRO DJ LINK feature of rekordbox and select CDJ/XDJ models could expose sensitive data on connected devices to unauthorized users. This vulnerability raises significant concerns for DJs relying on these systems for performances.

29. Every Company Needs a Cassandra (sunilpai.dev)

an ai agent for the socially expensive work of organizational dissent

An AI agent designed to handle organizational dissent could transform how companies manage internal conflicts and foster a healthier workplace culture. Discover how this tool aims to address the often-overlooked costs of dissent in organizations.

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