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The article discusses the creation of a compact 3D-printed Dobsonian telescope that fits into the inner pocket of a jacket, focusing on its design and construction details. The author shares insights into the hardware used, such as PETG-CF filament, carbon rods, and nylon screws, along with the optical tests conducted to evaluate its performance.
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The comment thread discusses various projects and builds in the French amateur telescope maker community, shares personal experiences with learning new fields, and provides links to resources. There is appreciation for dedication to craft and a bit of sarcasm regarding practical considerations.
Article: 29 min
The article discusses an unconventional method for determining if a number is even or odd using multiple 'if' statements instead of arithmetic operations. The author explores this concept across different bitwidths and programming languages, ultimately implementing the solution in assembly language to create a large binary file containing all comparisons needed for 32-bit numbers.
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The discussion revolves around the high performance of a program, with one user sharing their personal research on prime numbers and another mentioning the efficiency of using pre-generated prime number lists. The tone is generally positive.
Article: 34 min
OpenAI introduces GPT-5.2, a new AI model designed to enhance professional knowledge work efficiency with improvements in areas such as spreadsheet creation, presentation building, coding, image understanding, and long-context reasoning.
Discussion (866): 2 hr 37 min
The discussion revolves around the introduction of GPT-5.2, with users expressing mixed opinions on its improvements and pricing. There is skepticism about benchmarking practices and concerns over cost-effectiveness. The conversation also touches upon comparisons with other models like Gemini 3 and Claude Code, highlighting user experiences across various tasks.
Article: 12 min
The article discusses the author's process of reviving an old Nokia N900 smartphone by building a makeshift battery, adding a USB-C port, and booting from an SD card.
Discussion (111): 23 min
The comment thread discusses nostalgic experiences with Nokia devices like N800, N900, and N950, highlighting their unique features such as Linux-based OS, full keyboards, and ability to run various applications. Users share personal stories of using these devices for tasks ranging from web browsing to hosting services, expressing appreciation for the skills developed through their use. The thread also touches on the future of 2G and 3G networks and the legality of repurposing cellular frequencies.
Article: 56 min
The article discusses the author's experience dealing with AI scrapers targeting their self-hosted Git forge and the measures they took to mitigate the impact on their server, electricity usage, and human resources.
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The comment thread discusses the potential negative impacts of AI scraping on internet infrastructure and the possibility of introducing bias into AI models through programming languages. It also touches upon optimization techniques for scrapers and the debate around net neutrality.
Article: 16 min
The author discusses the de-indexing of their Bear Blog by Google and the troubleshooting process they underwent to identify potential causes.
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The comment thread discusses various opinions on Google's role in business survival, market dominance, and its influence on local reviews. There is a desire for a peer-to-peer internet infrastructure as an alternative to centralized systems. The discussion also covers issues with Google's search results, indexing, and spam detection.
Article: 10 min
An article detailing how to wire an old Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone without a battery to run OctoPrint for controlling a 3D printer, including the process of building a 'fake battery' circuit powered by USB.
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Researchers have successfully used CRISPR gene editing technology on a fungus, Fusarium venenatum, to create a more efficient, nutritious, and sustainable protein source that tastes like meat. This innovation addresses the need for better alternatives to conventional animal agriculture, which contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions.
Discussion (87): 16 min
The comment thread discusses various aspects of gene-edited fungi as an alternative protein source and compares it with traditional meat production, particularly focusing on environmental impact and economic viability. The conversation also touches upon the challenges in creating novel food products that are both appealing to consumers and environmentally friendly.
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This article discusses the evolution of relationships and how they have transformed from personal connections to digital ecosystems influenced by social media platforms, algorithms, and online communities.
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The comment thread discusses various personal achievements, particularly in travel and walking around the world, with a focus on Karl Bushby's journey. There is debate about online behavior, perceptions of kindness in real life versus online, and the impact of wealth on personality. The community generally agrees but debates intensity is moderate.
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