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Lossless Float Image Compression

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-31 09:12:21

Back in 2021 I looked at OpenEXR lossless compression options (and I think my findings led a change of the default zip compression level, as well as change of the compression library from zlib to libdeflate. Yay blogging about things!). Then in 2023 I looked at losslessly compressing a bunch of floating point data, some of which might be image-shaped. Well, now a discussion somewhere else has nerd-sniped me to look into lossless compression of floating point images, and especially the ones that

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The Download: California’s AI power plans, and and why it’s so hard to make welfare AI fair

technologyreview.com Rhiannon Williams 2025-08-04 08:10:00

California's statewide power grid operator is poised to become the first in North America to deploy artificial intelligence to manage outages, MIT Technology Review has learned. At an industry summit in Minneapolis tomorrow, the California Independent System Operator is set to announce a deal to run a pilot program using new AI software called Genie, from the energy-services giant OATI. The software uses generative AI to analyze and carry out real-time analyses for grid operators and comes wit

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Jack Dorsey's new app tracks your sun exposure

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-04 08:33:06

Another day, another app from Jack Dorsey. The Twitter co-founder has announced an app called Sun Day just one week after releasing the peer-to-peer messaging app Bitchat. While Bitchat is an internet-free app for communicating with friends over Bluetooth, Sun Day is all about, well, the sun. The latest app tracks your UV exposure and how much Vitamin D you get. It does this using a few personal details, including your location. Sun Day also asks you to share what kind of clothing you're wearin

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I got my hands on the foldable phone that fixes the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s biggest issues

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-04 16:52:08

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is finally here, and it looks like Samsung actually tried to deliver a competitive foldable phone. The device offers a super-slim and light design, the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and a 200MP main camera. It’s not the only book-style foldable phone to launch in July, though, as the vivo X Fold 5 has now launched in (some) global markets. And my brief time with the phone shows that this is a compelling Z Fold 7 alternative offering a few fea

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From Outer Space to Your Router: Here's How Satellite Internet Gets You Online

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-04 17:00:00

The satellite internet space has only gotten more competitive in recent years, thanks to the rise of Starlink. Now that Amazon's Project Kuiper has successfully launched LEO satellites to kick off its own service, we only expect the conversation to grow from here. Despite the popularity of Starlink and the growing power of its 7,000 satellites, satellite internet is generally considered a last resort for home internet, due to slower-than-average speeds and the steep costs of equipment. However,

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Now Jack Dorsey has built an app to track your vitamin D

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2025-08-04 17:18:50

Sun Day is available now for iOS via TestFlight, and the code for the project is available on GitHub. The app uses location-based data to display your local UV index and sunlight hours. You can detail your skin type and clothing level, then manually toggle when you’re in and out of the sun and the app will track your rough vitamin D levels for the day, along with how long you can be in direct sunlight without burning.

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Jack Dorsey’s latest app tracks sun exposure

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2025-08-04 16:21:32

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is on an app-building spree. After releasing a Bluetooth-based messaging app called Bitchat earlier this month, this weekend Dorsey revealed another app called Sun Day that ostensibly helps users track UV exposure and Vitamin D intake. The new app is available via TestFlight on iOS, and its code is on GitHub for anyone to clone. track your (vitamin) D a Sun Day app for Sunday.https://t.co/KKsq3LkLEj — jack (@jack) July 13, 2025 Like other developers, Dorsey i

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Show HN: Ten years of running every day, visualized

news.ycombinator.com No Days Off 2025-08-01 03:21:13

I didn't start running until I was in my late twenties, and even so I would end up in a pattern where I'd get motivated and go on a couple of runs, take a few days off, go on another run the following week, and next thing you know it's been a month since I last run. Rinse and repeat. In July 2015, something changed. I headed out on a run on a Tuesday, then did another one the next day, and the day after, and… I took the Friday off. When I woke up on July 11, 2015 I remember thinking I could hav

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 14, #294

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-04 17:37:58

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today's Connections: Sports Edition might be tough, if timely. I guess I'm not up on the 2025 HR Derby, but maybe you are. Read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That's a sign that the game has earned e

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Five companies now control over 90% of the restaurant food delivery market

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-04 12:23:37

While reading the latest results from Prosus, I realized there seems to be a trend that nobody is talking about. There is an obvious wave of consolidation in the food delivery market happening right before our eyes. The once-hot food delivery sector has gone cold faster than your DoorDash order. New entrants have disappeared as most of the VC money chases the cool and hip AI startups. Alongside a wave of acquisitions, the world's food delivery market is consolidating in the hands of 5 companies.

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How does a screen work?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-04 06:09:06

2983 words | Dan Hollick How does a screen work? From electron guns to tiny electric crystals - digital displays have always been the unsung hero of computing. ╌╌╌╌

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How to Watch Chelsea vs. PSG From Anywhere Free: Stream FIFA Club World Cup Final Soccer

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-04 08:00:07

The inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup comes to its conclusion on Sunday, as 2021 winner Chelsea takes on current UEFA Champions League holder Paris Saint-Germain in a showpiece finale in New Jersey. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch every match of the tournament as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We'll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are, along with a full match list. PSG comes into the game as the favorite, ha

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Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 14, #764

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-04 12:00:06

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. There are some TV and movie references in today's NYT Connections puzzle. If you spent your childhood in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, you're sure to get one of them. That purple category, though ... good luck! Read on for clues and today's Connections answers. The Ti

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How does a screen even work?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-04 11:09:06

2983 words | Dan Hollick How does a screen work? From electron guns to tiny electric crystals - digital displays have always been the unsung hero of computing. ╌╌╌╌

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Human-Constructed Dams Have Shifted the Earth’s Poles, Scientists Say

gizmodo.com Natalia Mesa 2025-08-04 09:00:30

Humans have built so many dams around the world that the Earth’s poles have wandered away from the planet’s rotational axis, new research suggests. Over the last 200 years, humans have constructed nearly 7,000 massive dams, impounding enough water to nudge the Earth’s poles by about three feet (one meter) and cause a 0.83-inch (21-millimeter) drop in global sea levels, according to a new study in Geophysical Research Letters. This drift is possible because Earth’s solid crust forms a hard shel

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Best Satellite Internet Providers for July 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-04 07:30:00

Our picks 90001 Edit ZIP code Why we chose these providers Sort by Best potential among satellite internet 20 - 250 Mbps $90 - $120 per month Check with Starlink Provider not available in 90001 Edit ZIP code Or call to learn more: (866) 671-3650 Best satellite internet for reliable speeds 50-100 Mbps $50 - $80 per month Check with Hughesnet Provider not available in 90001 Edit ZIP code Or call to learn more: (833) 347-4265 Best satellite internet for versatility of plans 12 - 150 Mbps $70 - $300

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The countdown’s almost over: 2 days until TechCrunch All Stage 2025 kicks off in Boston

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-08-04 10:00:00

TechCrunch All Stage 2025 is almost here — In 2 days, the doors swing open at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. If you’re a founder or investor, this is your last shot to lock in the lowest ticket prices before they vanish at the door. This isn’t your average startup conference. TC All Stage is where high-growth startups get sharper, faster, and more fundable — in just one day. Whether you’re pre-seed or preparing for an IPO, this is the room to be in. Savings of up to $475 are here until the event

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Most AI projects are abandoned - 5 ways to ensure your data efforts succeed

zdnet.com Mark Samuels 2025-08-04 12:00:14

Wong Yu Liang/Getty Almost two-thirds (63%) of organizations are unsure they have the right data management practices for AI, according to research firm Gartner. This lack of readiness has an impact: the analyst predicts 60% of organizations will abandon AI projects through 2026. Also: 5 ways to be a great AI agent manager, according to business leaders Richard Masters, VP of data and AI at Virgin Atlantic, is one business leader who is determined to see his organization's pioneering initia

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Aliens Can Detect Earth’s Airports From 200 Light-Years Away

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2025-08-04 12:00:53

Humans might not know of any intelligent beings beyond Earth, but if they exist, they might already know about us. New research shows that radar systems at commercial and military airports are inadvertently announcing our presence to any aliens with the ability to listen. Preliminary results from a study led by Ramiro Caisse Saide, an astrophysics PhD candidate at the University of Manchester, suggest extraterrestrials up to 200 light-years away could theoretically detect electromagnetic signal

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Zig's New Async I/O

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-04 06:03:41

Asynchronicity is not concurrency. In the Zig Roadmap 2026 stream Andrew announced a new way of doing I/O, let’s see what are the goals of this upcoming design and how that relates to the revival of async / await in Zig. The new I/O Interface The most notable change to Zig is the introduction of a new interface in charge of all I/O operations. Most importantly, the Io interface is now expected to be provided by the caller, just like we already do with Allocator . Old Zig: const std = @impor

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I Will Text You the Best Daily Deals for Free Every Day. Here's How to Join

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-03 19:24:00

Good news, fans of deals and discounts: I've spent the last decade crawling the internet for the best deals pretty much every day, and in that time I've learned a thing or 12 about finding deals that really save you money, including which discounts mean genuine savings and which reductions are just a lot of buzz without meaningful cost-cutting. That's why every day my team and I handpick daily deals for CNET's Deals texts to subscribers, delivering irresistible sales straight to your phone and h

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 13, #293

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-04 09:49:03

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today's Connections: Sports Edition has some fun categories. There's only one requiring last names, and one requiring teams, so if you can sort those easily, you should be in good shape. Read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Sup

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Timescape’ is a big-picture calendar for year-round planning

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2025-08-04 07:30:00

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Planning things accordingly can be hard. Timescape aims to make that easier by providing you a big picture look at your entire year, making it easy for you to see what long-term events you may already have booked. Top features There are obviously a lot of calendar apps on the App Store, but Timescape s

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This Month, ‘Dan Da Dan’ Makes the Jump to Toonami

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2025-08-04 06:50:32

Good news for fans of the Dan Da Dan anime: it’s coming to Toonami. The hit shonen romcom will air the dubbed version of its first season on Saturday, July 26 at 12:30 AM ET, just after Dragon Ball Daima. That’s good news for those who missed that season last year or want to further support the show, which is just a handful of episodes into season two. At time of writing, there’s no word on whether Toonami will also air season one’s subbed version; it’s currently airing the Lazarus sub and prev

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Legendary Entertainment May Have Lionsgate in Its Acquisition Sights

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2025-08-04 08:15:27

Studios have been threatening to acquire each other the past couple years, and now it seems to be Legendary Entertainment’s turn. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the studio behind recent hits like A Minecraft Movie and the Dune trilogy is potentially snatching up Lionsgate, best known for the John Wick and Hunger Games series. At the moment, the two companies are considering a team up on some films, and if things go well, that’ll blossom into a “more complete offer.” There weren’t any spec

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Grab This Epson EcoTank Wireless Printer for $100 Off With This Lingering Prime Day Deal

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-04 04:07:00

If you have a small business, home office or find that you need to print things often, having a printer is a great way to save time on hefty fees at print shops. We've spotted this Epson EcoTank ET-4800 for $100 off at Amazon thanks to this lingering Prime Day deal that brings this printer down to just $200. Since Prime Day is over, we suggest acting quickly to nab this excellent back-to-school deal. This Epson EcoTank ET-4800 printer is also capable of multiple other functions. It's a scanner,

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Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 13, #763

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-04 08:00:04

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's NYT Connections puzzle wasn't as tough as some puzzles are. I spotted the four purple category words right away. Read on for clues and today's Connections answers. The Times now has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a n

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 13, #1485

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-04 08:00:06

Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today's Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's Wordle puzzle is a fun word, but not easy to guess. That first letter doesn't come up in any of the starter or secondary words I tend to choose. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and t

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Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 13 #497

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-04 08:00:07

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today's NYT Strands puzzle isn't so tough if you're used to reading the labels in your outfits. If you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, y

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A United Nations research institute created an AI refugee avatar

techcrunch.com Anthony Ha 2025-08-04 09:03:39

In Brief A research institute connected to the United Nations has created two AI-powered avatars designed to teach people about refugee issues. 404 Media wrote about an experiment conducted by a class at the United Nations University Center for Policy Research that resulted in the creation of two AI agents or avatars — Amina, a fictional woman who fled Sudan and is living in a refugee camp in Chad, and Abdalla, a fictional soldier with the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary force in Sudan.

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