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Trump's science funding cuts are causing a brain drain, with young researchers like Ian Morgan facing stalled careers and many fleeing abroad, threatening US biomedical leadership and the fight against superbugs.
Pebble is nearing production for three new products. The Pebble Time 2 watch, now waterproof to 30m, should start shipping in April. The Index 01 smart ring is also in testing. Mass production timelines are set but delays are possible.
A study finds procrastination doesn't predict retirement saving regret; economic shocks like job loss or medical bills do. The U.S. has more regret than Singapore due to more frequent shocks and weaker social safety nets.
Weathr is a terminal weather app with ASCII animations for rain, snow, and more, using real-time data from Open-Meteo. It supports auto-location, configurable units, and offline simulation.
Cmux is a native macOS terminal app with vertical tabs, AI agent notifications, and a built-in browser for coding workflows.
Rick Bruner argues micropayments could fund journalism by monetizing fragmented readership, using mobile games' two-step payment model as a blueprint. They'd also provide verified audience data to counter ad fraud and Big Tech's dominance, helping legitimate sites survive.
micasa is a local terminal app for home management, using a single SQLite file. It has a Vim-style UI, optional local AI chat, and stores everything in one file. Built with AI assistance.
Gemini 3.1 Pro is Google's upgraded AI model for complex tasks, offering improved reasoning. It's available in preview via API, Vertex AI, and the Gemini app.
AI summaries can be dangerously biased, especially in multilingual contexts. Hidden instructions can steer outputs to hide human rights abuses or give unsafe advice, as shown in refugee aid tests. Evaluation must lead to better safeguards.
Mini Diarium is a secure, offline journal app. It encrypts entries locally with AES-256, offers key file authentication, and works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Built with Tauri, SolidJS, and Rust.
Reaching #1 on the App Store is a major, fleeting achievement. It often requires a viral moment or launch surge, bringing prestige and attention, but rarely guarantees lasting success. The real value is the permanent bragging rights.
Americans are turning to grassroots organizing amid government opposition, but face surveillance risks. Experts advise using threat modeling to balance secrecy and openness, recommending tools like Signal for encrypted communication while cautioning that no method is foolproof.