Ditch Notion for Anytype: A Local-First Alternative

Anytype is a game-changer for those seeking a more secure and flexible alternative to popular productivity apps like Notion. Unlike Notion, which relies on cloud infrastructure, Anytype keeps its main content stored locally on your device, ensuring you own and control your data. This design shift offers several benefits, including: * No reliance on internet … Read more

Should Big Pharma Be Adverting to Consumers?

Many people think drug companies should be banned from directly advertising to consumers, especially older adults. The industry spends billions of dollars on ads that may encourage patients to take expensive new medications without considering cheaper alternatives. Tamar Abrams, a 69-year-old woman, recently started taking Ozempic after watching TV commercials for the GLP-1 medication, which … Read more

AI Coding Tools Compared: Gemini vs. Claude

When it comes to using AI to help with coding, there are several options available. But which one is the best? The author has used both Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude extensively and finds that Claude edges out Gemini in terms of development experience. Gemini has an edge over ChatGPT, especially when paired with Antigravity, … Read more

Primary Care Doctors Form IPAs to Boost Market Power

Primary care is struggling in the US. Many medical practices are merging with large hospital systems, which can take away autonomy and lead to financial struggles. Valley Medical Group, a large independent practice in western Massachusetts, has decided to join an Independent Physician Association (IPA) to increase market power and change payment models. The group’s … Read more

7 Weird Programming Languages You Never Knew Existed

Imagine programming in a world where code is literally invisible, or using emoticons as operators. Welcome to the bizarre world of weird and wonderful programming languages. Here are seven esoteric examples that will leave you scratching your head. Whitespace may seem like a joke, but it’s a legitimate language that relies on consecutive whitespace characters … Read more

Windows 11 to Bring Back Moveable Taskbar Feature

Windows 11 is finally getting a feature that users have been asking for since its launch in 2021 – the ability to move and resize the Taskbar. Microsoft’s effort to improve sentiment around the OS this year includes several highly requested features, including improvements to system performance and File Explorer issues. The Taskbar, which has … Read more