There Is No Antimemetics Division (2018)
The text discusses the concept of antimemes, which are ideas that inherently prevent or discourage people from spreading them. It introduces the Antimemetics Division, a fictional group tasked with containing and combating these elusive and self-censoring ideas. The content also provides information on where to purchase the book \'There Is No Antimemetics Division\' and offers additional materials such as deleted scenes, crossover fan fiction, and Spotify playlists related to the story.
Show HN: PGlite – in-browser WASM Postgres with pgvector and live sync
PGlite is a lightweight, embeddable version of Postgres, with a WASM build under 3MB Gzipped, offering features like dynamic extension support, including pgvector and PostGIS. It provides reactive capabilities with built-in data loading, synchronization, and live queries. Users can experiment with PGlite in a browser environment and create Postgres databases using AI through Supabase.
Okay, I Like WezTerm
The author, previously an iTerm 2 user, explores WezTerm for its text-based configuration via Lua, resulting in a customizable and aesthetically pleasing terminal experience. The guide covers setting up configurations for appearance, keybindings, multiplexing, and workspaces in WezTerm, emphasizing its powerful API and flexibility. By experimenting with and refining their configuration, the author encourages readers to take ownership of their setups and delve into the vast capabilities WezTerm offers.
A UX designer walks into a Tesla Bar (2021)
Scott Jenson describes his frustrating experience with the new Tesla UI update, which made it difficult to find the defroster control while driving. He highlights the importance of intuitive design and standard icons in automotive UX, criticizing Tesla\'s move to a more complex and less user-friendly interface. Jenson suggests that automotive design should prioritize safety and ease of use, especially for essential functions, and calls for thorough testing and prototyping to achieve a user-centered solution.
Blitz: A lightweight, modular, extensible web renderer
Blitz is a high-performance HTML and CSS renderer developed by DioxusLabs, utilizing WGPU and designed to support the Dioxus Native project. It features two frontends: one for HTML/markdown rendering and another for Dioxus VirtualDom with full interactivity, while intentionally excluding certain browser functionalities for a streamlined experience. Currently in an experimental phase, Blitz aims to support modern HTML/CSS layout and accessibility features, with ongoing development and potential for future contributions in multiple programming languages.
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