December 14th, 2023 | Voyager 1 stops communicating with Earth
Dec 15, 2023
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Discussions on train sabotage, Voyager 1's communication stop, Mitchell Hashimoto's departure from HashiCorp, and Mozilla's extension support for Firefox for Android. Also, topics include the devaluation of QA teams, Barcelona Supercomputing Center's open-source RISC-V chip, and the role of LLMs in mathematical sciences.
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Polish hackers uncover sabotage software in trains, raising concerns about right to repair and passenger safety.
Voyager 1's computer glitch sparks discussions on data transmission, hardware advancements, and the spacecraft's journey.
Mitchell Hashimoto's departure from HashiCorp sparks speculation about new projects and licensing controversies.
Mozilla expands extension support for Firefox Android, receiving mixed feedback on performance and delayed rollout.
Neglecting quality assurance in software development impacts software quality, highlighting the value of defect tracking and human QA testers.
Deep dives
Polish Hackers Discover Sabotage Software in Trains
Polish hackers identified encoded software causing train failures, implying intentional sabotage by the manufacturer. Amidst threats of a lawsuit, Dragon Sector cited an unlock code to restore the trains. Suspicion of sabotage software casts a shadow over Nuag's reputation as debates arise regarding train passenger safety, right to repair, and environmental impact.
Voyager 1 Spacecraft Experiences Glitch at 15 Billion Miles
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, 15 billion miles away, encounters a computer glitch, rendering it unable to transmit data. Discussions revolve around the mission's history, future hardware advancements, data transmission speeds, encrypted data, and insights into the spacecraft's journey and exit from the solar system.
Mitchell Hashimoto Departs HashiCorp with Gratitude
Mitchell Hashimoto shares his farewell after more than a decade at HashiCorp. Comments praise his contributions, discuss his famous tool VEGRENT, speculate on his new project Ghosty, and contemplate HashiCorp's future and licensing controversy.
Mozilla Launches Mobile Extensions for Firefox Android
Mozilla introduces over 450 extensions for Firefox Android, including tools like Midnight Lizard and Worldwide Radio. Commenters discuss the delayed rollout, UBlock Origin prioritization, performance stability, and express both frustrations and gratitude for extension support.
Importance of Quality Assurance in Software Delivery
The neglect of quality assurance (QA) in software development impacts the overall software quality. Discussions highlight the crucial role of defect tracking, testing, and QA expertise. Agile development integration, bug estimation metrics, and the devaluation of human QA testers are also debated.
Barcelona Supercomputing Center Advances European Chip Development
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) unveils Sargentana, an open-source RIS-KV chip, aiming to reduce Europe's technological dependence. Commenters debate economic and security implications, viability of older node production, and concepts like manufacturing chips at a loss for strategic reasons.
Exploring Cobol Programming in Banking Mainframes
An interview with a Cobol programmer delves into the intricacies of mainframe programming in the banking industry. Comments reminisce about old programming techniques, discuss institutional knowledge, express concerns about knowledge transfer, and examine the evolving landscape of programming.
Data Privacy Concerns Surround Dropbox's AI Features
Dropbox's AI features raise fears of data privacy breaches and user distrust. Users express concerns about data sharing, consent, GDPR enforcement, digital contracts, and the choice between proprietary services and self-hosted tools.
FUN search Uses LLMs for Mathematical Problem Solutions
FUN search leverages large language models (LLMs) for generating accurate solutions to mathematical problems in computer code. Commenters discuss the role of LLMs, their indispensability in genetic programming, and speculate on the future of AI technologies.
Ubiquiti Network Management System Vulnerabilities
The Ubiquiti network management system exhibits a significant security bug, triggering debates on Ubiquiti's response and proposing preventative solutions like multi-factor authentication and direct connections. Discussions also touch on MicroTix's user interface and user experience updates, and alternatives to Ubiquiti products.
This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on December 14th, 2023.
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(00:38): Trains were designed to break down after third-party repairs, hackers find Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38638865&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(02:17): Voyager 1 stops communicating with Earth Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38640900&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(04:04): Mitchell reflects as he departs HashiCorp Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38647484&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(05:44): Mozilla expands extension support for Firefox for Android Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38644608&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(07:31): Maybe getting rid of your QA team was bad Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38645856&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(09:33): Barcelona Supercomputing Center presents Sargantana: new open-source RISC-V chip Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38640406&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(11:29): Interviewing my mother, a mainframe COBOL programmer (2016) Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38645159&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(13:24): The AI Trust Crisis Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38643046&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(15:03): FunSearch: Making new discoveries in mathematical sciences using LLMs Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38643076&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(16:33): Security Issue: Cloud Site Manager presented me your consoles, not mine Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38643348&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
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