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The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition
posted on Wed Sep 21 15:19:36 UTC 2022 by artogahr | view on HN
The article is about the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition, which is a laptop that is powered by the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P processor, has a high resolution (2256x1504) 3:2 display, and is 15.85mm thick and 1.3kg.
Whisper – open source speech recognition by OpenAI
posted on Wed Sep 21 16:16:16 UTC 2022 by _just7_ | view on HN
The paper discusses the Whisper architecture, which is a simple end-to-end approach that is implemented as an encoder-decoder Transformer. The input audio is split into 30-second chunks, converted into a log-Mel spectrogram, and then passed into an encoder. A decoder is trained to predict the corresponding text caption, intermixed with special tokens that direct the single model to perform tasks such as language identification, phrase-level timestamps, mult
Hacking anything with GNU Guix
posted on Wed Sep 21 15:47:21 UTC 2022 by podiki | view on HN
Guix is a package manager that allows you to create isolated environments for development purposes.
New Webb image captures clearest view of Neptune’s rings in decades
posted on Wed Sep 21 16:04:28 UTC 2022 by pseudolus | view on HN
posted on Wed Sep 21 14:33:47 UTC 2022 by danielskogly | view on HN
Fly.io runs apps close to users around the world, by taking containers and upgrading them to full-fledged virtual machines running on our own hardware around the world.
The abundance, biomass, and distribution of ants on Earth
posted on Wed Sep 21 14:48:55 UTC 2022 by Vaslo | view on HN
Tether ordered to produce documents showing backing of USDT [pdf]
posted on Wed Sep 21 15:06:29 UTC 2022 by seo-speedwagon | view on HN
Effects of grill patterns on fan performance/noise (2011)
posted on Wed Sep 21 10:50:03 UTC 2022 by yread | view on HN
The article is discussing the different types of computer fan grills and how they affect noise levels. The mesh, wire and swirl grills were the best performers in terms of noise, while the turbine grill was the loudest.
Decipad – Like Notion with problem-solving capabilities
posted on Wed Sep 21 14:35:00 UTC 2022 by g-camargo | view on HN
The article discusses Decipad, an interactive notebook that does not require coding skills, and how it can be used to manage cashflows and explore crypto.
Your work matters – Build your schedule accordingly
posted on Wed Sep 21 15:57:02 UTC 2022 by yarapavan | view on HN
The article is about a woman who was struggling to find time for her research and Laura Vanderkam's advice to her.
Getty Images bans AI-generated content over fears of copyright claims
posted on Wed Sep 21 14:56:27 UTC 2022 by baptiste313 | view on HN
The article is about how right-wing extremists are too into Tolkien and how it is unsettling to nerds of good conscience.
Q – Run SQL Directly on CSV or TSV Files
posted on Wed Sep 21 15:31:11 UTC 2022 by gjvc | view on HN
q brings SQL expressive power to the Linux command line by providing easy access to text as actual data, and allowing direct access to multi-file sqlite3 databases.
I’ve been building a database of successful companies
posted on Wed Sep 21 15:26:20 UTC 2022 by patwalls | view on HN
New JWST image reveals full glory of Neptune, its moons, and rings
posted on Wed Sep 21 15:13:01 UTC 2022 by LinuxBender | view on HN
The article discusses how the James Webb Space Telescope is being used to observe Neptune and its moons and how one of the telescope's four observing modes is not working properly.
SIM Swapper Abducted, Beaten, Held for $200k Ransom
posted on Wed Sep 21 16:20:37 UTC 2022 by todsacerdoti | view on HN
A Florida teenager who served as a lackey for a cybercriminal group that specializes in cryptocurrency thefts was beaten and kidnapped last week by a rival cybercrime gang, and is now reportedly cooperating with U.S. federal investigators.
Pliant language and FullPliant operating system
posted on Wed Sep 21 12:41:57 UTC 2022 by mr_golyadkin | view on HN
The book "Du capital à la raison" by the same author as "Pliant" is a very different subject matter and exposes an alternative to capitalism that is neither socialism nor good citizens based.
posted on Wed Sep 21 02:26:52 UTC 2022 by signa11 | view on HN
The article discusses the portability of different system calls when using Cosmopolitan Libc.
The Search for the Most Useless Office Perk in the World
posted on Wed Sep 21 00:49:18 UTC 2022 by macbookaries | view on HN
The company Framery is holding a contest for the most useless office perk, as a way to show that many office perks are not as great as they seem.
What the Queen's English revealed about a changing world
posted on Tue Sep 20 05:48:50 UTC 2022 by tintinnabula | view on HN
The article discusses how the Queen's accent has changed over the years, and how this is reflective of broader changes in British society.
posted on Wed Sep 21 15:26:06 UTC 2022 by a_imho | view on HN
The article discusses how location-based pay is still the norm and is still hugely unfair, and how this has not changed in the past 5 years.
Twitch finally takes action against gambling
posted on Wed Sep 21 13:22:57 UTC 2022 by marban | view on HN
The article discusses how Twitch is finally banning unregulated gambling content after years of silence on the issue.
posted on Tue Sep 20 04:56:33 UTC 2022 by brudgers | view on HN
Show HN: Send a GitHub webhook to a private URL
posted on Wed Sep 21 12:43:15 UTC 2022 by qrkourier | view on HN
ziti " ], "portRanges" : [ { "low" : 80, "high" : 80 } ], "protocols" : [ "tcp" ] } Create a second config with type "httpbin" and value "httpbin:8080". Click the "update" button for the service "webhookz". Click the "
Vietnam’s ancient whale temples
posted on Tue Sep 20 04:48:29 UTC 2022 by Petiver | view on HN
This article is about the whale temples along Vietnam's coastline where fishermen worship in hopes that their prayers will be carried to Cá Ông, the whale spirit.
Of Dharma and Doom: A translation revives the ending of the Mahabharata
posted on Tue Sep 20 04:40:29 UTC 2022 by drdee | view on HN
The final books of the Mahabharata, one of Sanskrit literature’s two epic poems, depict the aftermath of the 18-day Kurukshetra War, which pits the Kauravas against the Pandavas—rival factions of the same family, each seeking the throne to the Kuru kingdom.
Demodesk GmbH (YC W19) Is Hiring a Full-Stack Product Engineer
posted on Wed Sep 21 07:01:07 UTC 2022 by alxppp | view on HN
The article discusses the company Demodesk and how they promote a remote friendly environment where employees come first.
How Julia ODE Solve Compile Time Was Reduced from 30 Seconds to 0.1
posted on Wed Sep 21 12:28:47 UTC 2022 by ChrisRackauckas | view on HN
The article discusses how the author was able to reduce the compile time for a Julia library from 30 seconds to 0.1 by profiling the code, understanding the issues, and making changes to the code and to Julia.
Danish Data Authory: Usage of Google Analytics Illegal in Some Cases
posted on Wed Sep 21 16:12:58 UTC 2022 by Svip | view on HN
The article discusses how the use of Google Analytics is not allowed under GDPR unless certain conditions are met, and that this has been decided by multiple European data protection authorities.
Next steps for Rust in the kernel
posted on Wed Sep 21 12:16:39 UTC 2022 by TheGuyWhoCodes | view on HN
The article discusses the Rust for Linux project, which is working to make it possible to write kernel code in the Rust programming language, and the possibility of merging the work into the mainline.
Innernet: A private network system that uses WireGuard under the hood
posted on Wed Sep 21 09:31:38 UTC 2022 by cmfcruz | view on HN
The article discusses a private network system that uses WireGuard and is similar in its goals to Slack's nebula or Tailscale, but takes a bit of a different approach.