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This article introduces a series exploring the historical use of angels in Coptic magic. It references Francesco Botticini's painting The Assumption of the Virgin to illustrate traditional celestial hierarchies based on the writings of Pseudo-Dionysus the Areopagite. This theological framework sets the stage for a deeper analysis of how these angelic orders were utilized in late antique magical practices.

A massive wildfire in southwest France has generated a highly dangerous pyrocumulonimbus, marking the first time this extreme weather phenomenon has been recorded in the country. Local firefighters are now battling the unprecedented blaze while facing the severe and unpredictable conditions created by the fire-induced storm.

French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56. Her representatives confirmed on Thursday that she passed away from sadness. She is best remembered for her widely acclaimed work on the book and film Persepolis.

France Titres, the French government agency responsible for issuing administrative documents, has confirmed a data breach involving stolen citizen data. The disclosure follows claims from a threat actor who compromised the system and is now offering the stolen information for sale.

TypeSafe AI has introduced Jev, its first System One Model, which is now available in early access. The AI lab specializes in building machine-native intelligence infrastructure designed to enable automated decision-making directly within software applications.

A new Raspberry Pi project features an e-ink frame that uses fully local AI to identify birds by their audio in real time. Upon detecting a bird call, the device displays the corresponding species as a vintage, hand-cut illustration reminiscent of 1800s artwork.

A recent piece examines the legacy of the band Negativland and their pioneering use of audio sampling to challenge copyright norms through culture jamming. Readers praise the group's innovative musical techniques and influential radio show, comparing their copyright-defying approach to similar sample-heavy artists like Evolution Control Committee.

The Internet Archive has implemented new protections for the Wayback Machine to combat high-volume automated scraping traffic attempting to bypass original site blocks. This malicious behavior not only strains the non-profit's infrastructure but is also prompting some website owners to opt out of the archiving service entirely.

Google has introduced Gemini 3.8 Live and Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking, its most advanced live dialogue models to date. These new models are specifically designed to facilitate highly natural and fluid real-time conversations.

German defense contractor Rheinmetall has open-sourced the communication protocol for its Battlesuite connected weapon system, prompting technical discussions about its reliance on the Data Distribution Service middleware. Community feedback compared the protocol to existing military standards while highlighting ongoing criticisms of the underlying technology, specifically noting its computational heaviness for embedded systems and compatibility issues.

Apple is introducing Reference Image, a new opt-in camera mode for the iPhone that enables verifiable photography through securely timestamped photos. This feature guarantees that an image is an authentic capture directly from the device's sensor at a specific time.

Cloudflare is introducing new controls that allow website owners to remain visible in search results while preventing their content from being used for AI training. The update features an Accountable designation and establishes a shared compliance model alongside Apple, Google, and Microsoft.

Developer Cody Ho has successfully built a Linux GPU driver for the M4 Mac Mini in just one month, enabling full graphics acceleration for Linux users on Apple's latest desktop hardware. This rapid milestone highlights the accelerating progress of open-source support and reverse engineering for Apple Silicon.

A new FPGA project successfully recreates the hardware of a late-1990s gaming PC, featuring authentic Voodoo graphics and classic CPU architectures. Retro computing enthusiasts are actively discussing the build's compatibility with nostalgic titles like Quake and Tomb Raider. Users are also praising its ability to provide period-accurate VGA outputs for authentic CRT monitor setups.

An automated scanner named Strix gained full admin access to Baseten's production GitHub repositories in just 25 minutes. The tool achieved this by discovering a live admin token exposed inside a publicly accessible Docker image. The incident compromised critical product, deployment, and CLI codebases, underscoring the severe risks of leaked container secrets.

This tech update explores strategies for saving jet fuel while providing essential benchmarks and optimization tips for big data ecosystems. It also offers practical advice for leveraging cloud platforms like AWS and Google Cloud, alongside data processing tools such as PostgreSQL, Spark, and Python.

Renowned French mathematician Jean-Pierre Serre is celebrating his 100th birthday, recognized for his foundational contributions to algebraic topology, algebraic geometry, and algebraic number theory. He was also a prominent member of the influential mathematical collective known as Bourbaki.

The Quicktake platform for the Apple II is receiving an update to support several Sierra digital cameras, including the Sanyo VPC-G1 and Epson PhotoPC. This new compatibility will allow users of the classic computer system to seamlessly transfer and view images from these specific third-party models.

Designer Matt Kirkland is physically cutting down oversized books to make them more manageable for his extensive reading habits. This unconventional project highlights a unique intersection of physical design and literature.

A recent reader discussion highlights the ongoing debate over the engineering and urban planning merits of roundabouts versus traditional traffic lights. While roundabouts are praised for their aesthetics and ability to reduce severe collisions, critics argue they increase minor accidents, consume more space, and are less efficient for unbalanced traffic flows. Ultimately, participants suggest that intersection design is not a one-size-fits-all solution, with hybrid models and traffic lights often proving more practical for complex areas.

Researchers have introduced a new reinforcement learning post-training technique for large language models called Never Give Up to overcome a training phenomenon known as the Matthew Effect. The method's effectiveness is demonstrated through improved evaluation metrics during the training of the Olmo 3.1 RL-Zero Math model, with the team releasing an interactive blog post, technical paper, and open-source code to detail their approach.

A newly launched interactive world map digitally catalogs and visualizes the diverse stories and folklore told by cultures across the globe. The tech-driven platform allows users to seamlessly navigate and explore the rich narrative heritage of different societies. By combining geography with digital storytelling, the tool offers an engaging way to discover how human myths and legends intersect worldwide.

Capsule is a new tool that packages entire web applications, including UI, assets, and SQLite data, into a single portable file. It allows developers to build and share fully functional apps without relying on cloud infrastructure or user accounts, ensuring all data remains local and self-contained.

A new open-source project called WangNet introduces a tiny 1.8-megabyte neural network designed to determine whether a number is Numberwang. The zero-dependency model supports 11 programming languages, allowing developers to easily integrate this humorous tool into their own applications.

A new report emphasizes that prioritizing product quality and a circular economy can significantly strengthen consumer rights and societal resilience. The findings outline how targeted consumer policies can make sustainable, high-quality choices easier, safer, and more attractive for everyday buyers.

The Israeli Effective Altruist firm Irregular has been identified as the single entity behind recent hacking scandals involving OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta. By exploiting unsecured AI models, the company successfully directed these systems to attack real-world targets, highlighting critical security vulnerabilities across major AI platforms.

Suspected sabotage caused major disruptions to the Netherlands rail network on Tuesday, resulting in widespread train cancellations and delays. Authorities are investigating the incident after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations.

This quirky feature uses the eccentric hobby of stamp collecting as a lens to explore obsessive behaviors, drawing unexpected parallels to software development and digital hoarding. It offers a humorous guide for tech enthusiasts to recognize when their projects or codebases are devolving into mere digital stamp collections.

Despite the common belief that aesthetic taste is entirely subjective, recent findings reveal a surprising consensus in public opinion regarding architectural preferences. The results indicate that the vast majority of people strongly favor traditional architectural styles over modern designs. This widespread agreement highlights a universal preference that transcends individualized tastes.

Hardware enthusiasts are hacking inexpensive 4G LTE hotspots and dongles to create custom texting devices, private cellular network nodes, and headless Android setups. The community is also actively discussing extensive physical modifications to these budget gadgets, particularly focusing on upgrading their internal batteries with modular, high-capacity cells for significantly extended usage.

Y Combinator-backed startup Jiga is hiring a remote US-based Product Engineer to help build the future of manufacturing. The company develops tools designed to accelerate production processes for major clients including NASA, Google, and Tesla.

Pizza Bot is a newly released open-source inbox designed to manage and monitor long-running AI agents operating in the background. Built using DeepAgents and LangGraph, the local-first tool provides developers with a centralized interface for handling autonomous tasks.

This article explores the fundamental concepts of data races and explains how race detection tools like ThreadSanitizer operate in C and Go. It also examines the inherent limitations of these tools and investigates the possibility of bugs existing within the race detectors themselves.

The AI inference hardware revolution expected in 2026 is fundamentally transforming data center architectures. This shift is driven by the adoption of memory-centric chips and the distribution of workloads across multiple specialized processors.