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The article discusses the upcoming works entering the public domain on January 1, 2026, in various countries and focuses on three categories: works by authors who died in 1955 or 1975, films and books published in 1930 for the United States. It also provides links to explore new public domain content, mentions a countdown calendar, and suggests resources for further information about the importance of the public domain.
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The comment thread discusses various aspects related to works entering the public domain, including legal complexities across countries, the process and timing of entries, and opinions on copyright laws and their implications.
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Beej's Guide to Learning Computer Science is a beta-quality document that offers resources such as HTML files, PDFs, and ZIP archives for learning computer science. It also provides materials for translators and writers who wish to contribute by cloning the project from GitHub.
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The comment thread discusses various resources and experiences related to learning computer science, mathematics, and programming. It highlights the value of Beej's guides, particularly for network programming, and addresses challenges in relearning math concepts. The community shows a high level of agreement on these topics with moderate debate intensity.
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DeepSeek-V3.2 is an advanced large language model that enhances computational efficiency and reasoning capabilities through the introduction of DeepSeek Sparse Attention (DSA), a novel attention mechanism, and a scalable reinforcement learning framework. It surpasses GPT-5 in performance on various benchmarks, including mathematical problem-solving tasks like AIME 2025, HMMT competitions, IMOAnswerBench, and achieves gold-medal performance in the IOI 2025 and ICPC World Final 2025. The model also demonstrates improved tool-use proficiency through a large-scale agentic task synthesis pipeline.
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The comment thread discusses the competitive landscape of AI models between Chinese and US companies, with a focus on cost-effectiveness, performance, and ethical concerns. There is an acknowledgment that Chinese models are catching up in terms of performance but face skepticism regarding their intentions behind open-source releases. The debate around privacy, censorship, and government influence adds to the complexity of evaluating these models.
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This article explains how to send ICMP ping packets without root privileges in Rust by creating a UDP socket with a protocol flag.
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India's telecoms ministry has asked smartphone makers to pre-install a state-owned cyber security app on new devices, which cannot be deleted. The directive affects major companies including Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi. The government claims the app combats cyber security threats, but industry concerns have been raised over lack of prior consultation.
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The comment thread discusses India's implementation of a digital ID app aimed at combating cyber fraud, with concerns raised about privacy and surveillance. The app allows users to report suspicious calls, block lost/stolen phones, verify device authenticity, and report telecom misuse. There is debate over the effectiveness of education in preventing scams, the potential for government abuse of power, and comparisons with other countries' policies.
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The article discusses a new approach in reverse mathematics that has revealed the equivalence of several distinct theorems in computational complexity theory, including connections between seemingly unrelated concepts like the pigeonhole principle and palindrome lower bounds. This work could help researchers better understand why certain problems are considered hard.
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The comment thread discusses reverse mathematics, its relation to computational theory and NP-Completeness, and its utility in understanding connections between theorems rather than new problems. It also touches on the pigeon-hole principle and Dijkstra's commentary.
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Renowned playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has passed away at the age of 88. His works, including 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead' and 'The Real Thing', have captivated audiences for over six decades with their philosophical and political themes. He was celebrated for his wit, irreverence, and profound love for the English language.
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The comment thread discusses various Tom Stoppard plays, his influence on film and literature, and personal memories related to his work.
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Apple has released STARFlow-V, the first normalizing flow-based causal video generator. This model demonstrates that normalizing flows can match video diffusion models in visual quality while offering end-to-end training, exact likelihood estimation, and native multi-task support across T2V/I2V/V2V generation.
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The article discusses Bhutan's unique approach to development and its potential role in preserving traditional culture while engaging with global markets. It highlights the country's history of doing things independently, its cultural significance, and the introduction of modern infrastructure projects like Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). The text also touches on the challenges of maintaining identity amidst globalization and tourism pressures.
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The comment thread discusses Bhutan's focus on sustainable development and happiness, contrasting it with the challenges faced by larger countries. It highlights the role of hydroelectric power in Bhutan's economy and compares it to renewable energy sources available elsewhere. The conversation also touches upon economic development strategies that aim to support well-being rather than undermine it. Youth migration is mentioned as a factor influencing government policies, particularly in creating innovation hubs within the country.
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This article is a humorous and detailed FAQ about common questions asked by people encountering unicyclists. It provides witty responses to typical inquiries such as 'Did You Lose The Other Wheel?' and 'Can You Do A Wheelie?', among others, offering insights into the experience of riding a unicycle.
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The comment thread discusses personal experiences and motivations related to unicycling, with a focus on downhill riding and the user's interest in understanding why someone would choose this activity.
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