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3 fascinating Paramount+ documentaries to watch this weekend (May 15-17)
Paramount+ subscribers might be deeply invested in Yellowstone's sequel series, Dutton Ranch, which premieres tonight, or maybe even hunkered down with a South Park binge session. Either way, when the credits roll and the algorithm runs dry, finding your next watch can be a part-time job. I will be the first to recommend a good documentary to shake up your brain.
I taught ChatGPT to distrust itself, and suddenly it stopped hallucinating
Telling ChatGPT to behave like a hostile auditor can make its answers more transparent and stop hallucinations <img src='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HJYRB6GzNWNn2ubMrmmk8Z-1280-80.jpg' />
Mitchellh – I strongly believe there are entire companies now under AI psychosis
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Las Vegas to lead nation in tech employment growth in 2026, per report
Forget about Silicon Valley. Technology employment in the Las Vegas Valley is projected to grow at the highest rate in the ...<img src='https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1665392996412-f0f31b493972?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=MnwyMzg1fDB8MXxzZWFyY2h8MjB8fFRlY2glMjBKb2JzfGVufDB8fDJ8fDE2NjYwNTc2OTM&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&q=80&w=1080' />
5 reasons you should buy smaller portable battery banks
<p>When the time comes to buy a portable external battery, you have to choose between the largest one you can afford or going for a smaller one. I'm here to argue that smaller is better.</p><img src='https://static0.howtogeekimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/wm/2025/05/two-anker-portable-battery-banks-on-a-desk.jpg' />
Palantir has hired more than 30 senior UK Government officials
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Microscale Thermite Reaction
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Camera phones are making a comeback, but the US is being left behind
Phone hardware has been stagnating over the last few years. Unlike the 2010s, during which we saw gigantic steps forward with each phone generation, the 2020s are all about software, at least when it comes to Western phone brands, including Samsung.
Learning progress Pt.9
Daily learning part 9Today I started at 17:00 and finished at 22:00. I completed one JavaScript section - JS DataTypes. Then I made simple scripts in JavaScript to practice my knowledge. I also wrote a blog post which I saved as a draft. It still needs some modifications but soon I will post it. Afterwards I completed the rest of Exploring Network With Cisco Packet Tracer and did the exam, which I passed with 100%. Here: And also got the certificate:
WinCE64 – Windows CE 2.11 for N64
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9 essential command pipelines that simplify everyday Linux
The pipeline feature is one of the driving forces behind the Linux philosophy, a single character that changes everything about how you work. By connecting the output of one command to the input of another, you can chain small programs together, creating a tool that is far greater than the sum of its parts.
This Infiniti sports sedan feels like an old-school BMW for less
For years, BMW’s sport sedans have been the benchmark if you wanted a car that could comfortably handle both your daily commute and a back-road blast without breaking a sweat. The M3 and M340i, in particular, built their reputations on delivering serious performance without completely sacrificing refinement.
Waymo updates 3,800 robotaxis after they 'drive into standing water'
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3 outrageously funny Prime Video shows to watch this weekend (May 15 - May 17)
In a world that often thrives on being far too serious, outrageously funny TV shows deliver much-needed relief because they’re proudly unapologetic and completely unforgettable. They don’t just aim for a giggle — they go all-in with laugh-out-loud chaos, socially unacceptable characters, razor-sharp writing, and wildly entertaining moments.
Building a Rust-Like Runtime for JavaScript in React
*JavaScript is flexible. Sometimes *too flexible.**A string becomes a number.undefined appears from nowhere.Async code silently fails.One mutated object breaks an entire component tree.After fighting those problems for years, I started experimenting with something different:A runtime layer for JavaScript that brings stricter memory handling, typed structures, controlled loops, and safer async execution — while still working inside React.I call the idea StrictJS Runtime. Why I Started Buildi
U.S. DOJ demands Apple and Google unmask over 100k users of car-tinkering app
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3 old school Home Assistant projects to try this weekend (May 15-17)
Home Assistant is a digital solution in a digital world, but sometimes we all need a little analog in our lives. Not every project needs to involve cloud services, voice assistants, or expensive touchscreens. You can do a lot with some old-school methods, too.
Project Gutenberg – keeps getting better
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5 Pi Zero 2W projects you can do in a weekend
You don't need the top-shelf Raspberry Pi to build something useful. The Pi Zero 2W is small, efficient, and inexpensive, which makes it great for projects that run in the background, fit into a small footprint, or don't require much power. These are 5 ways to put a Pi Zero to use.
Stop underestimating how much SSD storage your PC actually needs
A 1TB drive will still work in a modern PC, but it won't leave you much room to spare. Once that drive starts to fill up, you're not only fighting for space, you're actually making the SSD work harder. That is why you need more than 1TB of storage for a boot drive, especially on Windows.