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Bundesbank: Künftig Bargeld weniger akzeptiert und verfügbar


Während in vielen Ländern das Zahlen mit Karte und Handy die Regel ist, hängen die Deutschen an ihrem Bargeld. Doch dessen Verfügbarkeit wird abnehmen, sagt die Bundesbank voraus.
Bundesbank: Künftig Bargeld weniger akzeptiert und verfügbar

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We Diagnosed and Fixed the 2023 Voyager 1 Anomaly from 15B Miles Away

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How We Diagnosed and Fixed the 2023 Voyager 1 Anomaly from 15 Billion Miles Away

David Cummings (JPL) presents "How We Diagnosed and Fixed the 2023 Voyager 1 Anomaly from 15 Billion Miles Away" for FSW Workshop 2025 hosted by Stoke Space ...
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Whistleblower: DOGE Siphoned NLRB Case Data

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Whistleblower: DOGE Siphoned NLRB Case Data

A security architect with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleges that employees from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) transferred gigabytes of sensitive data from agency case files in early March, using short-lived ac…
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101 BASIC Computer Games

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GitHub - maurymarkowitz/101-BASIC-Computer-Games: Type-in programs from the original 101 BASIC Computer Games, in their original DEC and Dartmouth dialects. No, this is *not* the same as BASIC Computer Games.

Type-in programs from the original 101 BASIC Computer Games, in their original DEC and Dartmouth dialects. No, this is *not* the same as BASIC Computer Games. - maurymarkowitz/101-BASIC-Computer-Games
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Astronomers confirm the existence of a lone black hole

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Astronomers confirm the existence of a lone black hole

A team of astronomers at the Space Telescope Science Institute, working with one colleague from the University of St Andrews' Center for Exoplanet Science and another from the European Southern Observatory, has confirmed the existence of a lone black…
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Evertop: E-ink IBM XT clone with 100+ hours of battery life

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GitHub - ericjenott/Evertop: E-ink IBM XT clone with solar power, ultra low power consumption, and ultra long battery life.

E-ink IBM XT clone with solar power, ultra low power consumption, and ultra long battery life. - GitHub - ericjenott/Evertop: E-ink IBM XT clone with solar power, ultra low power consumption, and ...
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Trekulator: A Reproduction of the 1977 Star Trek Themed Calculator - A recent project over on Hackaday.io from [Michael Gardi] is Trekulator – Where No... - hackaday.com/2025/04/21/trekul… #3dprinterhacks #retrocomputing #arduinohacks #calculator #trekulator #3dprinted #ledhacks #startrek #esp32

Trekulator: A Reproduction Of The 1977 Star Trek Themed Calculator

A recent project over on Hackaday.io from [Michael Gardi] is Trekulator – Where No Maker Has Gone Before. This is a fun build and [Michael] has done a very good job of emulating the original …
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Teen Coder Shuts Down Open Source Mac App Whisky, Citing Harm To Paid Apps - An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Whisky, a gaming-focused fr... - news.slashdot.org/story/25/04/… #opensource

Teen Coder Shuts Down Open Source Mac App Whisky, Citing Harm To Paid Apps - Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Whisky, a gaming-focused front-end for Wine's Windows compatibility tools on macOS, is no longer receiving updates.
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FTC Takes Action Against Uber for Deceptive Billing and Cancellation Practices

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FTC Takes Action Against Uber for Deceptive Billing and Cancellation Practices

The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit today against Uber, alleging the rideshare and delivery company charged consumers for its Uber One subscription service without their consent, failed to
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A New Form of Verification on Bluesky

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A New Form of Verification on Bluesky - Bluesky

We’re introducing a new layer of verification — a user-friendly, easily recognizable blue check. Additionally, independent organizations can verify accounts directly through our Trusted Verifiers feature.
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Everything you need to get up and running with MCP – Anthropic's USB-C for AI - Wrangling your data into LLMs just got easier, though it's not all sunshine and rainbows ... - go.theregister.com/feed/www.th…

Everything you need to get up and running with MCP – Anthropic's USB-C for AI

Hands On: Wrangling your data into LLMs just got easier, though it's not all sunshine and rainbows
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Heartbreaking: This Man Wants to Protest Drag Story Hour but He’s Not Allowed Within 100 Feet of a Library

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Heartbreaking: This Man Wants to Protest Drag Story Hour but He’s Not Allowed Within 100 Feet of a Library

It seems like everybody these days has a cause that they truly believe in. Whether it’s fighting for a person’s right to bodily autonomy or making sure everyone who wants to vote in an election is able to safely do so, one thing is for certain: we ar…
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Diskussion mit Diory Traoré von Afrique-Europe-Interact aus Mali – Gründe der Migration nach Europa: Das SÖZ zeigt die Filmdoku „Die vergessenen Migrant:innen“

Das Sozial-Ökologische Zentrum (SÖZ) lädt am Mittwoch, den 23. April um 19 Uhr zu einem besonderen Filmabend in der Gut-Heil-Straße 12–14 ein. Gezeigt wird der Dokumentarfilm „Die vergessenen Migrant:innen“ von Djif Djimeli, begleitet von einer …
Gründe der Migration nach Europa: Das SÖZ zeigt die Filmdoku „Die vergessenen Migrant:innen“ - Nordstadtblogger

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How Thai authorities use online doxxing to suppress dissent

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JUICYJAM: How Thai Authorities Use Online Doxxing to Suppress Dissent - The Citizen Lab

A sustained, coordinated social media harassment and doxxing campaign – which we codenamed JUICYJAM – targeting the pro-democracy movement in Thailand has run uninterrupted, and unchallenged, since at least August 2020.
M. Scott (The Citizen Lab)

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How encryption for Cinema Movies works

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How DCI Movie Delivery and Encryption works

The Cinema Industry is using its own standards for creating and distributing movies in a secure way. The DCI (Digital Cinema Initiatives) specification defines everything from file formats and encryption to the projection systems itself.
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The Effect of Deactivating Facebook and Instagram on Users' Emotional State

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The Effect of Deactivating Facebook and Instagram on Users’ Emotional State

Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, and business professionals.
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First hormone-free male birth control pill enters human trials

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99% Effective: First Hormone-Free Male Birth Control Pill Enters Human Trials

YCT-529, a hormone-free male birth control pill, has shown high effectiveness in animals and is now in human trials, marking a breakthrough in male contraception.
Colin Collins (SciTechDaily)

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U.S. citizen in Arizona detained by immigration officials for 10 days

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U.S. citizen in Arizona detained by immigration officials for 10 days

Immigration officials in Tucson arrested the 19-year-old man from Albuquerque on April 8, saying he had entered the country illegally, before a judge dismissed his case on April 17.
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Healthy soil is the hidden ingredient

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Healthy soil is the hidden ingredient — here’s how I’m fighting to save it

Around 60% of the European Union’s soils are considered unhealthy, but geographer Jesús Rodrigo Comino is determined to help change that in his native Spain.
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Understanding React's Context API


React's component architecture is powerful, but passing data through multiple levels of components can quickly become cumbersome. This is where the Context API and the useContext hook come in - they provide an elegant solution to share data across your component tree without the hassle of prop drilling. In this blog post, we'll explore what Context API is, why you should use it, and how to implement it effectively in your React applications.

What is the React Context API?


The React Context API is a built-in feature that allows you to share data (state, functions, values) across your component tree without having to manually pass props through every level. It effectively solves the "prop drilling" problem, where you need to pass data through many layers of components that don't actually need the data themselves but simply pass it down to lower components.

Think of Context as a direct communication channel between a provider (a parent component that supplies the data) and consumers (any descendant components that need access to that data).

Why Use Context API?

1. Eliminates Prop Drilling


Passing props through multiple component layers creates unnecessary coupling and makes your code harder to maintain. Context lets you make data directly available to any component that needs it.

2. Simplifies State Management


Unlike external libraries such as Redux, the Context API is built into React and requires minimal setup. No need for actions, reducers, or managing a separate store—just create a context and a provider.

3. Improves Code Readability and Maintainability


By centralizing shared state and avoiding unnecessary prop chains, your component hierarchy becomes cleaner and more understandable, making your application easier to debug and maintain.

4. Lightweight and Built-In


Being part of React itself means you don't need additional dependencies, keeping your bundle size smaller compared to external state management solutions.

When to Use Context API


Context API is perfect for:

  • Global state (user authentication, theme preferences, language settings)
  • Sharing functions or handlers across deeply nested components
  • Managing global settings (e.g., dark/light mode)

However, it's not meant to replace all prop passing or state management. Use it for data that is truly global or needs to be accessed by many components at different levels.

Step-by-Step: Implementing Context API


Let's walk through the implementation of Context API with a simple example for managing user authentication:

1. Create a Context


First, we create a context object:

// UserContext.js
import React, { createContext } from 'react';

const UserContext = createContext();

export default UserContext;

2. Create a Provider Component


Next, we create a provider component that will manage the state:

// UserProvider.js
import React, { useState } from 'react';
import UserContext from './UserContext';

const UserProvider = ({ children }) => {
const [user, setUser] = useState(null);

// Login function to update user state
const login = (userData) => {
setUser(userData);
};

// Logout function to clear user state
const logout = () => {
setUser(null);
};

// Memoize the context value to prevent unnecessary re-renders
const value = React.useMemo(() => ({
user,
login,
logout
}), [user]);

return (
<UserContext.Provider value={value}>
{children}
</UserContext.Provider>
);
};

export default UserProvider;

3. Wrap Your App with the Provider


In your main file (e.g., index.js or App.js):

import React from 'react';
import ReactDOM from 'react-dom';
import App from './App';
import UserProvider from './context/UserProvider';

ReactDOM.render(
<UserProvider>
<App />
</UserProvider>,
document.getElementById('root')
);

4. Consume the Context Using useContext


Now, any component in your app can access the user data and functions:

// Profile.js
import React, { useContext } from 'react';
import UserContext from '../context/UserContext';

const Profile = () => {
const { user, logout } = useContext(UserContext);

return (
<div>
{user ? (
<>
<h2>Welcome, {user.name}</h2>
<button onClick={logout}>Logout</button>
</>
) : (
<p>Please log in to view your profile</p>
)}
</div>
);
};

export default Profile;

Best Practices for Efficient Context Updates


To ensure optimal performance when working with Context, follow these best practices:

1. Memoize Context Values


Always use useMemo to memoize your context values to prevent unnecessary re-renders:

const value = useMemo(() => ({ user, setUser }), [user]);

2. Split Contexts by Concern


Instead of a single mega-context, create multiple contexts for different concerns (e.g., separate contexts for theme, authentication, app settings):

// ThemeContext.js
const ThemeContext = createContext();

// UserContext.js
const UserContext = createContext();

// In your app:
<ThemeProvider>
<UserProvider>
<App />
</UserProvider>
</ThemeProvider>

3. Centralize Updates


Keep state update logic in the provider and pass update functions down through context:

const UserProvider = ({ children }) => {
const [user, setUser] = useState(null);

const updateUserProfile = (updates) => {
setUser(prev => ({ ...prev, ...updates }));
};

// Pass the update function in context
const value = useMemo(() => ({
user,
updateUserProfile
}), [user]);

return (
<UserContext.Provider value={value}>
{children}
</UserContext.Provider>
);
};

4. Use Local State for Temporary Data


Not all state needs to be in context. Keep temporary or component-specific state local:

const ProfileForm = () => {
const { user, updateUserProfile } = useContext(UserContext);
const [formData, setFormData] = useState(user);

const handleSubmit = (e) => {
e.preventDefault();
updateUserProfile(formData); // Only update context when form is submitted
};

// ...rest of component
};

Context API vs. Redux: When to Use Each

FeatureContext APIRedux
Setup ComplexitySimple, minimal boilerplateMore complex, requires actions/reducers
Built-inYesNo (external library)
PerformanceGood for small/medium appsBetter for large/complex apps
Code ReadabilityHighCan become verbose
DebuggingLimited toolsExcellent dev tools
Learning CurveLowModerate to high


The Context API is ideal for:

  • Small to medium-sized applications
  • Simpler global state needs
  • Projects where you want to minimize dependencies

Redux might be better for:

  • Large applications with complex state logic
  • Applications requiring time-travel debugging
  • Projects with extensive async operations


Conclusion


The Context API and useContext hook provide a powerful, built-in solution for state management in React applications. By eliminating prop drilling and centralizing your shared state, you can write cleaner, more maintainable code with minimal setup.

While it's not a replacement for all state management solutions, Context API is perfect for handling global data like user authentication, themes, and application settings. When used following the best practices outlined above, it can significantly simplify your React application's architecture while maintaining good performance.

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Gemma 3 QAT Models: Bringing AI to Consumer GPUs

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Gemma 3 QAT Models: Bringing state-of-the-Art AI to consumer GPUs

The release of int4 quantized versions of Gemma 3 models, optimized with Quantization Aware Training (QAT) brings significantly reduced memory requirements, allowing users to run powerful models like Gemma 3 27B on consumer-grade GPUs such as the NVI…
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Everyone knows your location, Part 2: try it yourself and share the results

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Everyone knows your location, Part 2: try it yourself and share the results

It's been more than 2 months now since my first post on the topic of location data sharing between various 3rd parties came out – in case you haven't seen it, you should definitely start from there: Everyone knows your locationHow I tracke…
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Zucker: Was die Wissenschaft (noch) nicht weiß | Terra-X-Kolumne


Wie ungesund ist Zucker wirklich? Ein Blick auf den Stand der Forschung, widersprüchliche Aussagen - und was das für unsere Ernährung bedeutet.

Widersprüchliche Aussagen über Zucker gehen auf ungeklärte Fragen in der Forschung zurück. Doch die Schlussfolgerungen für unseren Alltag sind eindeutiger, als es den Anschein hat.
Zucker: Was die Wissenschaft (noch) nicht weiß | Terra-X-Kolumne

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An image of the Australian desert illuminates satellite pollution

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A Stunning Image of the Australian Desert Illuminates the Growing Problem of Satellite Pollution — Colossal

Stitching together 343 distinct photos, Joshua Rozells illuminates a growing problem of satellites polluting the night sky.
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