diff --git a/News Briefs/2026-03-15 Morning Brief.md b/News Briefs/2026-03-15 Morning Brief.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8950d96 --- /dev/null +++ b/News Briefs/2026-03-15 Morning Brief.md @@ -0,0 +1,79 @@ +# Morning News Brief — March 15, 2026 + +## 🏎️ Formula 1 (Testing/Tech Only) + +- **2026 Pre-Season Testing Confirmed** — Barcelona hosts first test Jan 26-30 for new regulations + - https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/comments/1lo3soz/f1_confirmed_2026_f1_preseason_tests/ + +- **Williams 2026 Weight Problem** — Albon on weight deficit challenges + - https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/albon-williams-2026-weight-problem-doesnt-explain-performance-deficit/10805281/ + +- **F1 2026 Energy Management** — Leclerc on the "crazy laps" being gone + - https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/leclerc-and-f1-2026s-oddities-the-crazy-laps-are-gone/10805190/ + +## 🤖 AI/LLM + +- **OpenAI's Transparent LLM** — New model sheds light on how LLMs work + - https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/11/13/1127914/openais-new-llm-exposes-the-secrets-of-how-ai-really-works/ + +- **LLMs as Alien Autopsy** — Researchers study AI like biology + - https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/01/12/1129782/ai-large-language-models-biology-alien-autopsy/ + +- **What's a Parameter?** — Deep dive into LLM parameters + - https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/01/07/1130795/what-even-is-a-parameter/ + +- **GraphZero v0.2** — Zero-copy GNN training for massive datasets + - https://www.reddit.com/r/MachineLearning/comments/1ru7bnz/p_i_got_tired_of_pytorch_geometric_ooming_my/ + +## 🏠 Home Automation + +- **Home Assistant 2026.3 Released** — Community-focused update + - https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2026/03/04/release-20263/ + +- **Heiman Joins Works with HA** — Smart security devices + - https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2026/02/24/heiman-joins-works-with-home-assistant/ + +- **Open Home Foundation Merch Store** — Official store now live + - https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2026/02/19/open-home-foundation-merch-store-announcement/ + +## 🎮 Gaming + +- **Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Expansion** — New Heavy Duty DLC + - https://www.pcgamer.com/games/roguelike/deep-rock-galactic-survivor-is-getting-an-expansion/ + +- **Embark CEO on AI vs Actors** — Re-records Arc Raiders with real humans + - https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/embark-ceo-says-a-real-professional-actor-is-better-than-ai/ + +- **Baby Steps Challenge Design** — Accidental impossible challenges + - https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/baby-steps-designers-trolled-players/ + +## 👾 Retro Gaming + +- **Retro Recap March 15** — ThunderPass, Castlevania news + - https://www.timeextension.com/features/retro-recap-all-the-classic-gaming-news-from-the-past-week-march-15th-2026 + +- **Elder Scrolls Dungeon Designer** — "That first dungeon was mine" + - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/03/thats-my-fault-if-this-elder-scrolls-dungeon-made-you-want-to-tear-your-eyes-out + +- **Crash Bandicoot Co-Designer** — "Where's the movie?" + - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/03/youre-doing-nothing-with-it-crash-bandicoots-co-designer-asks-wheres-the-movie + +- **Analogue 3D Firmware v1.2.3** — N64 FPGA updates + - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/03/analogue-3d-firmware-update-v1-2-3-now-available + +## 💻 Frontend + +- **Persuasive Design: Ten Years Later** — What held up + - https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2026/03/persuasive-design-ten-years-later/ + +- **Human Strategy in AI Workflow** — Designers as directors + - https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2026/03/human-strategy-ai-accelerated-workflow/ + +- **Popover API Guide** — Native browser tooltips + - https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2026/03/getting-started-popover-api/ + +- **Eco-Friendly Interfaces** — Sustainable UX + - https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2026/02/designer-guide-eco-friendly-interfaces/ + +--- +Generated: 2026-03-15 08:00 CST \ No newline at end of file