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Andy King discusses his experience with attempting to replicate a highly-cited paper on corporate sustainability in Management Science journal, highlighting issues such as flawed methodology, lack of response from authors and the scholarly community, and the challenges faced in correcting the record.
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The comment thread discusses the flaws within the academic publishing system, focusing on issues such as lack of reproducibility, questionable research practices, and pressure to publish for career advancement. There is a call for systems that can better identify problematic papers and researchers, along with criticism of institutions' lack of accountability and fear of repercussions affecting critical feedback.
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Deutsche Telekom is under scrutiny for throttling internet speeds, particularly affecting services that cannot afford to pay for faster access, violating net neutrality principles. A coalition including Epicenter.Works, the Society for Civil Rights, and Stanford Professor Barbara van Schewick has filed a complaint with the Federal Network Agency against Deutsche Telekom's unfair business practices.
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The comment thread discusses various issues related to internet service providers in Germany, with a focus on Deutsche Telekom's monopolistic behavior, the lack of competition, and the need for government intervention. The conversation also explores alternatives like Starlink and delves into technical aspects such as GPON, FTTH, and satellite technology.
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The article discusses the potential death toll of 30,000 in Iran during protests from January 8-9, as reported by two senior health officials. This figure far exceeds the government's previously announced count of 3,117 and is also higher than the tally compiled by activists. The Health Ministry's estimate aligns with a surreptitious hospital-based count of 30,304 deaths, though this number does not account for all protest-related fatalities.
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The comment thread discusses the importance of independent reports and transparency from authorities in response to tragic events, emphasizing the need for observers to verify information.
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Bonsplit is an application designed for macOS that allows users to create tabs and split panes within native apps, providing enhanced organization and multitasking capabilities.
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The comment thread discusses a macOS development library with mixed sentiments. Users express disappointment, interest, and praise regarding its functionality, UI, and documentation quality.
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The article discusses the development of ANN v3, a technology that supports vector search over 100 billion vectors with a latency target of 200ms or less per query. The system is designed to optimize cache space and balance bandwidth demands across memory hierarchy tiers using hierarchical clustering and binary quantization techniques.
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The comment thread discusses the effectiveness of PGVector for vector search, considering its performance and cost in multi-tenant scenarios. It also touches on cloud computing costs related to bandwidth usage.
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Google is introducing a 'high-friction' sideloading process on Android 8.0 and later, aiming to increase user awareness about installing apps from unverified sources while still allowing advanced users to choose the riskier option.
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The comment thread discusses various opinions on Google's mobile platform strategies, particularly regarding high-friction changes to sideloading. Users express concerns about privacy, competition with Apple, and the impact of these changes on user experience. There is a strong sentiment against Google's perceived manipulative practices and support for alternative app stores and open-source mobile OS options.
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This article provides an introduction to PostgreSQL indexes for developers who have a basic understanding of database indexing but want to delve deeper into their internal workings, trade-offs, types, and optimization techniques.
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The comment thread highlights the high quality and user-friendliness of a reference material for PostgreSQL, with specific praise given to its in-depth nature without being overly complex. The discussion also includes recommendations for additional resources such as a dedicated website and official PostgreSQL documentation.
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The comment thread discusses a TUI program for managing default applications on Linux. The author is praised for the utility of their tool, with some users suggesting improvements or sharing personal experiences with similar functionalities.
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An earbud version of the classic game DOOM has been developed and is accessible through an internet-connected queue system. The game runs on Pinebuds Pro with open-source firmware, utilizing a DOOMBuds repository for the ported game and DOOMBUDS-JS for browser interaction.
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Users are excited about the DOOM porting to Pinebuds Pro, praising its innovation and accessibility. However, there's a concern raised regarding the limited battery life of the PineBuds Pro.
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BirdyChat, an EU-based chat app, has become the first European application to achieve interoperability with WhatsApp under the Digital Markets Act, enabling users to exchange messages directly with WhatsApp contacts using phone numbers.
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The discussion revolves around WhatsApp's new interoperability feature and its implications for communication between different messaging apps. Users express mixed opinions on the implementation of opt-in requirements for third-party app users to communicate with WhatsApp, while BirdyChat faces skepticism regarding privacy and security concerns due to its name and origin. There is a desire for more open-source alternatives to proprietary platforms like WhatsApp and Signal, highlighting issues related to network effects and user choice.
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