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OpenCiv3 is an open-source, cross-platform reimagining of Civilization III that aims to modernize the game with new features inspired by the best of the 4X genre. It's currently in early development and can be downloaded from GitHub for Windows, Linux, or Mac OS.
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The comment thread discusses the preferences and nostalgia surrounding different Civilization games, with a focus on Civ 3, its fanbase, and comparisons to other versions. The discussion also touches upon game remakes, AI customization, and community dynamics.
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The Waymo World Model is an advanced generative model that enables the creation of hyper-realistic autonomous driving simulations, enhancing safety and scalability of Waymo's AI ecosystem. It leverages Google DeepMind's Genie 3 to simulate a wide range of scenarios, including extreme weather conditions, rare events, and long-tail objects, providing detailed multi-sensor outputs like camera and lidar data.
Discussion (538): 1 hr 57 min
The discussion revolves around Waymo's World Model and its capabilities in converting videos into simulations, comparing it with Tesla's approach to depth map generation using LIDAR data. The conversation also highlights the challenges autonomous cars face in dense urban environments and the role of human-in-the-loop systems like remote operators used by Waymo.
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This article discusses how the Floe system automatically optimizes geo joins for faster performance using H3 indexes, resulting in a 400× speedup.
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The discussion revolves around the suitability of discrete global grid systems (DGGS) for analytical computation, specifically comparing H3 and S2. The main points include the importance of congruency in DGGS for efficient spatial joins, limitations of H3 due to its visualization optimization, and the potential of S2 as a system that straddles both analytics and visualization capabilities. Participants also share experiences with alternative indexing strategies using tools like Elasticsearch and geohashes.
Article: 26 min
The article discusses the concept of 'ruliology', a new science focused on studying abstract rules and their consequences, aiming to understand complexity at its simplest origins.
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The comment thread discusses the use of personal style, falsifiability in theories, and the impact of a paywalled language on user engagement. Opinions vary regarding the novelty of 'ruliad' and the accessibility of Wolfram Language.
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This article shares previously unseen footage of the Atari Battlezone arcade cabinet being produced in late summer/early fall 1980. It highlights the game's development story and its cabinet design, which were closely intertwined, and features insights from one of the industrial designers involved.
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This article introduces a demo project that transforms an ESP32-S3 microcontroller into a tiny instant-on PC with a shell, editor, compiler, and app installer. The project uses BreezyBox, a mini-shell component for the ESP-IDF framework, to provide essential Unix-like features on this resource-constrained platform.
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The comment thread discusses the Breezybox project, a microcontroller-based computing platform that aims to provide an instant-on experience with limited overhead compared to full OSes. Users express excitement and interest in porting it to different hardware like the rp2350, using it for various applications, and comparing its capabilities with traditional operating systems.
Article: 22 min
Monty is a minimal, secure Python interpreter written in Rust designed to run code generated by AI agents. It offers fast startup times and allows for safe execution of Python code without access to the host environment or standard library, making it suitable for AI applications that require running custom code.
Discussion (88): 21 min
The discussion revolves around the use of minimal interpreters like Monty for AI workloads, emphasizing security concerns and trade-offs between simplicity and functionality. There's a consensus on the importance of secure execution environments but differing opinions on whether VMs or interpreters are better suited for untrusted code. The conversation also touches on the potential impact of AI on labor and the ethical considerations surrounding open-source contributions.
Article: 9 min
The article introduces Vecti, a UI design tool that streamlines complex workflows into intuitive visual solutions. It offers real-time collaboration, high-fidelity rendering, and a user-friendly interface designed specifically for modern UX workflows.
Discussion (136): 30 min
The comment thread discusses a new design tool, Vecti, which was developed to cater to specific needs in UI/UX work. Users appreciate its performance, privacy features, and unique approach compared to established tools like Figma. There is constructive feedback on the lack of certain features but overall, there's positive sentiment towards the product.
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Microsoft has released LiteBox, an open-source security-focused library OS that aims to reduce the attack surface by limiting access to the host system and facilitating easy interop between various platforms.
Discussion (173): 33 min
The discussion revolves around the LiteBox project, which is described as a sandboxing library OS aiming to reduce attack surface and facilitate interoperability between different platforms. Users express concerns about Microsoft's security track record and the lack of documentation for LiteBox. There are also debates on whether LiteBox can replace tools like Wine for running Windows applications on Linux.
Article: 3 min
This article provides an overview of Sheldon Brown's comprehensive bicycle technical information website, including articles on various topics such as what's new, beginner guides, bicycle glossary, and personal pages about Sheldon Brown.
Discussion (90): 15 min
The comment thread discusses the value and influence of Sheldon Brown's website on bicycle maintenance, repair, and building. Users share personal stories about how the site helped them learn essential skills, build their own wheels, and inspired a sense of community within the cycling community. The tone is overwhelmingly positive, with users expressing gratitude for the resources provided by the site.
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