Article: 15 min

A benchmark comparing the performance of AWS RDS, self-hosted PostgreSQL on Hetzner, and Hostim managed Postgres for a small production setup (2 vCPU / 4 GB RAM) in central-Europe using PostgreSQL 16.

• Hostim had the fastest writes, about 2.5× the write throughput of AWS RDS and 2.1× a default self-hosted Postgres on Hetzner.
• Hetzner had the fastest reads due to raw per-core CPU speed.
• AWS RDS was slowest or near-slowest on both write and read operations.

Quality:
The article provides detailed, reproducible benchmarks and comparisons.

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An article discussing the implementation of Anubis, a tool designed to protect websites from AI-driven scraping by imposing a Proof-of-Work scheme similar to Hashcash.

• Anubis uses a Proof-of-Work scheme to deter scrapers.
• The tool is a temporary solution while fingerprinting headless browsers is being developed.
• Modern JavaScript features are required for Anubis to function properly.

Quality:
The article provides factual information without expressing personal opinions.

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CoMaps is a free, offline mapping application designed for privacy-conscious users who need navigation without internet access. It allows searching waypoints in remote areas like hiking trails or bike paths and was audited by Exodus for security.

• Privacy-focused design
• No internet required for navigation
• Uses OpenStreetMap data
• Contributed to by the community on Codeberg

Quality:
The article provides factual information about CoMaps without any promotional or biased language.

Article: 14 min

The article discusses the potential shift in AI economics due to the emergence of GLM 5.2, an open weights competitor that rivals Opus and GPT models. It highlights the differences between training and inference costs, with inference having genuine marginal costs. The author explores how this could lead to a margin collapse for AI model providers like OpenAI and Anthropic, as users can easily switch to more cost-effective alternatives.

• GLM 5.2 is a competitive model that rivals Opus and GPT, offering similar quality but potentially lower costs.
• Inference has genuine marginal costs, unlike training which is a fixed cost.

Quality:
The article provides a balanced analysis of the potential economic shift in AI industry, supported by technical insights and real-world examples.

Article: 15 min

The post is a blog entry from Janet Carr's website titled 'Dolosse – a South African invention used worldwide'. It discusses Dolosse, an innovative product developed in South Africa that has gained international recognition and usage.

• Dolosse's origin in South Africa
• Its widespread usage around the world
• The significance of this invention

Article: 3 min

9 Mothers, a company focusing on counter-drone systems, is hiring for various roles in Austin, TX. The positions include Hardware Engineering, Robotics, Perception, and Platform roles, emphasizing short iteration loops, real telemetry, and operator involvement.

• AI perception and kinetic engagement
• Short iteration loops
• Operator involvement from the beginning

Article: 32 min

The article provides a detailed guide on how to sequence one's own genome using an Oxford Nanopore Technologies MinION, including hardware and consumables required, steps involved in collecting cheek cells, preparing DNA for sequencing, and performing end-to-end DNA sequencing protocol. It also discusses the potential applications of having one's genome sequenced.

• The guide includes detailed steps from setup to final analysis, including hardware and consumables required
• Potential applications include understanding genetic variants, genes affected, potential medicines metabolism differences, rare variant identification

Quality:
The article provides detailed, step-by-step instructions with sources for further reading.

Article: 6 min

The Dutch government has established the Tulp Fonds to attract top international researchers and scientists to work in the Netherlands, aiming to strengthen the country's scientific community and European competitiveness. The fund targets researchers from outside the EU, EEA (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein), and Switzerland with a proven track record of high-quality research.

• 29 out of 34 researchers are from or working in the US, including prestigious institutions like Harvard, Stanford, Yale, and National Cancer Institute.
• Research areas include AI, quantum technology, vaccines, climate change, food production, and democracy.

Article: 17 min

The article discusses the growing importance of small AI models in places with unreliable networks, focusing on their applications in global health care and agriculture. It highlights how these smaller, more efficient AI systems can provide useful services to people lacking access to advanced computing resources.

• Small AI models are crucial for people without access to advanced computing resources.
• They offer life-saving services in areas with limited infrastructure.
• Examples include RxScanner, drone-based systems, and Arduino devices for various applications.

Article: 19 min

This article presents a collection of historic photographs showcasing various wind tunnels used by NASA for aerodynamic testing, from their inception in the early 20th century through modern times. The images depict different stages of construction and operation, including setups for model planes, full-scale aircraft, and spacecraft components, as well as behind-the-scenes views of technicians working on these facilities.

• Evolution of wind tunnel technology over decades
• Significance of wind tunnels in aircraft and spacecraft design

Quality:
The article provides factual information without sensationalizing the content.