2025-05-06
The Challenger 3 Tank Has a Clear Message for NATO and the Russian Army
Key Points and Summary: The UK’s Challenger 3 upgrade brings significant modernization to its tank force, most notably adopting a NATO-standard 120mm smoothbore gun for enhanced lethality and interoperability. It...
Elon Musk Is Having Massive Drama With His Mansion's Neighbors
While billionaire Elon Musk is ripping through Washington, DC, ripping up the wires and leaving a path of destruction, his cushy, $6 million abode in a wealthy Austin suburb is...
Deadlock goes full second breakfast by having another, secret playtest tucked inside the first one—with all-new heroes and a redesign of everyone's favourite gargoyle gal
Yes, we've had first leaked playtest. But what about second leaked playtest?
Commander 2025
The 2025 Commander (aka my annual WWDC tee) has dropped!
GTA 6's second trailer is here to help numb the pain of it being delayed
Beers and beaches, that's Florida.
China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Has a Message for the F-22 and F-35
Key Points and Summary: China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighter likely incorporates stolen design elements from multiple aircraft rather than being wholly original. -Its overall layout strongly resembles Russia’s cancelled...
A history of music album art. “Before most people owned a TV...
A history of music album art. “Before most people owned a TV set, Steinweiss’s album covers were affordable multi-sensory entertainment. Looking at the album cover & listening to the music...
Zuckerberg’s Dystopian AI Vision
Published on May 6, 2025 1:50 PM GMTYou think it’s bad now? Oh, you have no idea. In his talks with Ben Thompson and Dwarkesh Patel, Zuckerberg lays out his...
Intel Arc Celestial discrete GPUs have hit pre-silicon validation and that makes me a little more hopeful for their eventual launch
Though validation could take a while.
Russia’s ‘New’ Tu-160M Supersonic Bomber Has a Message for the U.S. Air Force
Key Points and Summary: Russia’s Tu-160M “White Swan” remains a vital strategic asset, representing the peak of Soviet supersonic bomber design. -Comparable to the US B-1B but faster (Mach 2.05)...
Stunning Chinese Fighter Breakthrough: China’s White Emperor Fighter Could Break All the Rules
Key Points: China showcased its “White Emperor” / “Baidi” sixth-generation fighter concept via a mockup at the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow, part of the futuristic Nantianmen Project. -This tailless, diamond-wing design...
What's that power you've amassed for if you're not going to use it?
I read this excellent post by Niléane: Are Pride Wallpapers and a Watch Band Enough in 2025?…At a time when some trans people are actively seeking to flee the U.S....
The Student and Civic Protest in Serbia
A New Hope for Democratization
Will protein design tools solve the snake antivenom shortage?
Published on May 6, 2025 1:11 PM GMTAnother note: Just yesterday, the same day this article was released, the New York Times put this out: Universal Antivenom May Grow Out...
Tesla's Sales Are Somehow Continuing to Fall
If there's a light at the end of the tunnel for Tesla, it's an oncoming Model Y trapped inside Elon Musk's dorky Vegas Loop. Already in a dire deliveries slump...
Statistical Tests Reveal Bitcoin Miner Acceleration & Deceleration Tactics
This section defines a statistical test for differential transaction prioritization, then uncovers three miner incentives for norm violations: accelerating self‑interest txs, indifference to scam payments, and handling opaque dark‑fee transactions.
Do Bitcoin Miners Really Follow Fee‑Based Prioritization Norms?
Bitcoin’s mempool is often congested, prompting users to raise fees. Miners generally select and order transactions by fee rate, though analysis reveals occasional norm violations and a few pools including...
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