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Jean-Pierre Serre is 100 years old today

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Saving Jet Fuel

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Who Really Pays for “Free” Blockchains?
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Who Really Pays for “Free” Blockchains?

Cheap L2 fees, "free" airdrops, and open token access aren't free — they're subsidized by validators, honest farmers, and retail buyers who pay last.
The Right Way to Write an Agent Skill
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The Right Way to Write an Agent Skill

A practical guide to writing better AI agent skills, with principles for routing, procedure design, scripts, verification, and feedback loops.
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Vintage Violence is an absurdist crime thriller for phone addicts

There are a lot of movies that have tried to seamlessly integrate modern tech - text messages, livestreams, etc. - into their storytelling. Some of the most novel attempts have been in the genre space, like the Twitch-style horror flick Deadstream. But the most chaotic to date might just be Vintage Violence, an absurd crime […]
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How The Oregon Trail became a generational icon

Whether you played it in the back of your classroom or on your computer at home, if you were a kid in the last 30 years you almost certainly grew up playing The Oregon Trail. On the season 5 premiere of Version History, our fearless wagon leader David Pierce is joined by gaming journalist Chris […]
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One of the best 3D printers for beginners is almost $100 off

If the high price tag of premium 3D printers have kept you from exploring the hobby, this deal is a great entry point. Elegoo has its Centauri Carbon 2 Combo on sale for $369, almost $100 off its usual price of $449. This capable 3D printer can handle four filament rolls at once, with a […]
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Kia’s electric van lineup is getting more interesting with reveal of PV7

You may not know it, but minivans are making a comeback in the US. Look around, and you'll start to notice an uptick in these breadboxes on wheels. Sales were up 21 percent in 2025, suggesting that the humble minivan is shaking off its "uncool" stigma and finding new fans among an SUV-weary public. I'm […]
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Health benefits platform Thatch reaches $1B valuation as healthcare costs surge

Thatch helps employers keep healthcare costs manageable by offering an individual plan marketplace through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement — a model that lets companies fund employees' own individual insurance plans instead of enrolling everyone in one company-wide plan.
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AI agents now have a place to snitch

The AI Contact Hotline is designed to be a discreet place where agents that have witnessed misbehavior can tip off authorities.