hngrok

The "Crown of Nobles" Noble Gas Tube Display from theshamblog.com
64 by Ivoah 2h ago | |

Article: 15 min

The article discusses the creation of a personal project that involves using a plasma ball base to create a display showcasing all five noble gases in gas tubes, providing an interactive and educational experience.

Used a plasma ball base for high-voltage RF power source
Created tinfoil hats around gas tubes to facilitate capacitive coupling
Wired a dial switch to allow switching between gases
3D-printed structure to hold the display components together

Quality:
The article provides detailed instructions and explanations, making it a useful resource for those interested in the project.

Discussion (5):

Comment analysis in progress.

DIY Projects Electronics & Gadgets

Improving 15 LLMs at Coding in One Afternoon. Only the Harness Changed from blog.can.ac
46 by kachapopopow 1h ago | |

Discussion (15):

Comment analysis in progress.

Warcraft III Peon Voice Notifications for Claude Code from github.com/tonyyont
636 by doppp 9h ago | | |

Article: 7 min

peon-ping is a tool that enhances the user experience when using Claude Code by providing voice notifications through Warcraft III Peon lines. It addresses the issue of missing notifications for task completion or permission requests, allowing users to stay focused and productive.

Improves user productivity and focus, potentially leading to more efficient workflows in software development environments.

Uses Warcraft III Peon voice lines
Improves focus and productivity

Discussion (213): 18 min

The discussion revolves around preferences for different Warcraft versions, the use of AI to generate voice packs, and copyright infringement concerns related to redistributing copyrighted assets. There is a general agreement on the innovative nature of using AI in such projects, with some debate over the appropriateness of copyright usage.

The sound for task completion should be 'Job done!'
AI projects often involve copyright infringement

Software Development Automation/Tools, User Experience

The Future for Tyr, a Rust GPU Driver for Arm Mali Hardware from lwn.net
8 by todsacerdoti 16m ago | |

Discussion (0):

More comments needed for analysis.

Discord/Twitch/Snapchat age verification bypass from age-verifier.kibty.town
842 by JustSkyfall 15h ago | | |

Article: 7 min

The article discusses a method to bypass age verification systems used by Discord, Twitch, Snapchat, and other platforms like K-ID. The technique involves manipulating the encrypted payload sent during the verification process.

May lead to increased privacy concerns and security risks

Technique to bypass age verification on various platforms using K-ID
Encryption and decryption process for the payload sent during verification
Manipulation of prediction data (outputs, primaryOutputs, raws) to pass verification checks

Quality:
The article provides a detailed explanation of the bypass technique, which could be seen as educational for those interested in cybersecurity and privacy.

Discussion (380): 1 hr 26 min

Commenters discuss the necessity and flaws of age verification systems, particularly as implemented by Discord. There is a consensus that such measures are required for online safety but criticism is directed at Discord's approach being easily bypassed. The debate also touches on alternative platforms' limitations and network effects making it difficult to switch services.

Discord's implementation is flawed

Counterarguments:

Privacy concerns with data collection and storage
Alternative platforms may offer similar features
Difficulty in enforcing age restrictions on all users

Security Cybersecurity, Privacy

America's Cyber Defense Agency Is Burning Down and Nobody's Coming to Put It Out from threathunter.ai
87 by bourbonsec 2h ago | |

Discussion (67):

Comment analysis in progress.

The missing digit of Stela C from johncarlosbaez.wordpress.com
63 by chmaynard 5h ago | | |

Article: 18 min

The article discusses the discovery of Stela C, an Olmec stone monument with a partially missing date in its Mesoamerican Long Count calendar. The archaeologist couple Marion and Matthew Stirling guessed the first digit of the date using their knowledge of the Olmec way of counting time and the Tzolk'in calendar system. They were later proven correct when another half of the stone was found, confirming that the missing digit was a 7.

Discussion (12): 3 min

The comment thread discusses the interpretation of an Olmec inscription and its alignment with current dates, focusing on methods for determining historical events, astronomical references, and archaeological context. There is a consensus that the date corresponds to contemporary events rather than distant past or future ones.

How they determined the constant to convert from long mesoamerican to GMT
What makes everyone believe that the inscription corresponded to the current date

Archaeology Ancient Civilizations, Calendar Systems

“Nothing” is the secret to structuring your work from vangemert.dev
362 by spmvg 4d ago | | |

Article:

The article discusses tips on preventing malware infections by ensuring personal connections and networks are secure.

Run an anti-virus scan on personal devices.
Ask network administrators to check for misconfigured or infected devices.

Discussion (130): 31 min

The comment thread discusses various opinions on desk organization, productivity, and digital hoarding. Opinions range from the belief that cluttered desks are not signs of brilliance or productivity to the importance of routine and organization in enhancing focus and efficiency. The conversation also touches upon digital hoarding as a counterproductive habit.

Routine and organization can enhance productivity.

Counterarguments:

Digital hoarding imposes more work than benefits.

Security Cybersecurity, Network Security

GLM-5: Targeting complex systems engineering and long-horizon agentic tasks from z.ai
429 by CuriouslyC 1d ago | | |

Article:

The article discusses how to prevent potential malware infections by running an antivirus scan on personal and shared networks.

Ask network administrators to check shared networks for misconfigured or infected devices.

Discussion (492): 1 hr 35 min

The discussion revolves around the announcement and evaluation of a new AI model by Z.ai. Participants discuss various aspects such as pricing, performance comparisons with other models, ethical considerations, and the potential impact on employment. There is also debate about the role of Chinese AI providers in the global market and their approach to model licensing and training data sources.

Soft launch? I can't find a blog post on their website.
They announced it on twitter [1]:
There was a one-line X post about something new being available at their chat endpoint, but that's about it at the time of this writing.
What's funny is it's available on /v1/models, but if you call it you get an error saying it's not accessible yet. No word on pricing, probably the same as 4.7 if I had to guess (0.6/2.2)
Wut? Was glm 4.7 not just a few weeks ago?
I wonder if I will be able to use it with my coding plan.
It's avaiable in mine, I think I paid about the same
Weird, mine (lite plan) says 'Only supports GLM-4.7, GLM-4.6, GLM-4.5, and GLM-4.5-Air' and 'Get same-tier model updates'
They updated it now
No luck here. Did you do anything specific to make it show / reauth or something?
It's looking like we'll have Chinese OSS to thank for being able to host our own intelligence, free from the whims of proprietary megacorps.
What's the use case for Zai/GLM?
It's cheap :) It seems they stopped it now, but for the last 2 month you could buy the lite plan for a whole year for under 30 USD
I use it for hobby projects. Casual coding with Open Code.
Didn't expect to go back to macOS but they're basically the only feasible consumer option for running large models locally.

Counterarguments:

distillation is a hell of a drug

Security Cybersecurity, Network Security

Using an engineering notebook from ntietz.com
249 by evakhoury 2d ago | | |

Article: 8 min

The article discusses the author's practice of using an engineering notebook for software engineering tasks. The author believes it is a crucial productivity tool that few others use, and shares insights on its characteristics and benefits.

It helps with memory retention and clarity of thought.
Notes are written by hand to aid in memory and thinking processes.

Quality:
The author shares personal experiences and opinions, but provides factual information about the benefits of using an engineering notebook.

Discussion (94): 29 min

The discussion revolves around the preference for physical notebooks versus digital alternatives in note-taking and documentation practices. Opinions highlight the benefits of handwriting for memory retention and mental discipline, while others emphasize the convenience and searchability offered by electronic tools. The conversation touches on trends like AI integration and the ongoing debate about the relative merits of traditional and modern methods.

Physical notebooks are becoming less popular due to electronic alternatives
Handwriting notes enhances memory retention and mental focus

Counterarguments:

Electronic devices can be distracting and lack the tactile experience of handwriting.
Physical notebooks may not be as practical for tasks requiring frequent updates and organization.

Software Development Engineering Practices