π Useless Fact of the Day
The only 15-letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter is uncopyrightable.
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Experts fear a "doomsday event" where a critical error in the outdated protocols of the internet could lead to a global crash. Modern dependence on centralized datacenters and a vulnerable infrastructure accentuates this risk, potentially crippling essential services worldwide.
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The 2023 marine heat wave caused devastating coral mortality in the Florida Reef, leading to the functional extinction of key Acropora species. Although corals have historically rebounded from climate changes over millions of years, immediate interventions like crossbreeding are vital for quicker recovery.
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Matt Carey, CEO of Teradar, is developing a groundbreaking solid-state sensor leveraging the terahertz spectrum. Despite initial skepticism, impressive demos, notably at CES, secured $150 million in funding. Teradar aims to revolutionize automotive sensors and is partnering with top automakers for 2028 models.
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OpenAI released GPT-5.1 models with eight preset personality options, aiming to balance user needs and mitigate past controversies over static and overly enthusiastic responses. The update includes enhanced technical benchmarks, adaptive reasoning, and customizable settings with safeguards against unhealthy attachments.
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π± Good First GitHub Issue
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Language:
Repository: Meshery
(Meshery, the service mesh management plane.)
Why: It's straightforward, involves basic design skills, and offers clear steps to follow.
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β 20754, π 2497
Roo Code gives you a whole dev team of AI agents in your code editor.
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β 15, π 2
SkillGraph β Open-source agentic framework with skills instead of tools
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β 2007, π 87
An extensible, state of the art columnar file format. Formerly at @spiraldb, now an Incubation Stage project at LFAI&Data, part of the Linux Foundation.
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β 45415, π 10666
Homebrew no longer allows bypassing Gatekeeper for unsigned/unnotarized software
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β 2295, π 80
LSP signature hint as you type
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