xenospectrum

Python 3.15 Makes UTF-8 the Default, Easing Windows Text Issues — but Legacy Code Needs a Check

Python 3.15's UTF-8 default reduces environment-dependent behavior when no encoding is specified. We look at what it means ...
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I stopped Googling unit conversions—Excel's CONVERT function does the work for me

For a single unit conversion, Google wins on convenience. But if I have a bunch of measurements to convert, I don't want a scrap of paper covered in random numbers, or to keep copying values out of a ...
linuxiac

Python 3.15 Released with Faster JIT, Lazy Imports, and UTF-8 by Default

Python 3.15 introduces lazy imports, UTF-8 as the default encoding, faster experimental JIT performance, and new profiling ...
Billboard

Musicians Who’ve Slammed Donald Trump for Using Their Songs Without Permission

In just a matter of days, the politician was told off by Beyoncé, Foo Fighters and Jack White. By Hannah Dailey Donald Trump is a lot of things, but he’s definitely no stranger to cease-and-desists.
Wall Street Journal

Teach Students to Think With, Without and About AI

Unruly Republic: The U.S. achieved dominance by taking big chances. But where has that ethos gone, asks columnist Barton Swaim? Yesterday it was the Omicron variant; today, data centers and the AI ...