1. “Hacker News” for retro computing and gaming
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The author noticed an interest in retro computing and gaming posts on Hacker News and decided to set up a similar website called Two Stop Bits. The site functions similarly to Hacker News because it uses a modified version of the Hacker News source code. However, there are currently some technical issues with the site. The article does not mention the existence of a GitHub for the site.
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The author suggests that having a platform similar to Hacker News (HN) with a more specific focus would be beneficial. They also propose the idea of adding focus areas to HN, similar to subreddits, to improve the user experience. The author mentions that they currently find less than 3% of the posts on the “new” pages of HN interesting.
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The author of the article expresses their desire for a feature on Hacker News that allows them to not miss any front-page posts on topics they are interested in. They suggest the use of a browser extension or a program that sends them links to these posts daily. The author prefers a simple keyword matching system without the use of machine learning or predictive algorithms. They mention that applying natural language processing techniques like tf-idf could help with matching keywords to posts, prioritizing high recall over precision.
2. The British Mosquito once carried Niels Bohr in its bomb bay
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The article discusses the role of the British de Havilland Mosquito aircraft during World War II, particularly its use in transporting important personnel and cargo between RAF Leuchars in Scotland and Sweden’s Bromma Airport. The article highlights the story of renowned physicist Niels Bohr, who was transported in the bomb bay of a Mosquito from Sweden to the United Kingdom to join the Manhattan Project. The Mosquito, known as a versatile aircraft, played a crucial role in various operations, including reconnaissance, bombing, and transportation. The article also emphasizes the importance of ball bearings, which were crucial for the production of military machinery, including the Mosquito. Overall, the article underscores the significant contributions of the Mosquito and its unique capabilities during the war.
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The article discusses a British aircraft called the Mosquito, which once carried the renowned physicist Niels Bohr. The title of the article is described as having fantastic and psychedelic imagery, comparing Bohr’s presence in the aircraft to a birth from a mosquito’s bomb bay. The article also mentions Bohr’s significance as the father of the atom and his mission to aid Britain during a dark period.
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The article discusses the design and performance of the mosquito, highlighting its multipurpose capabilities and high performance. It suggests that specialization may not always be the best approach and uses the example of software development for Android and iOS, emphasizing the importance of using languages with a large pool of talented developers and prioritizing ease of development over ultimate performance. It also mentions Nokia’s use of an active-objects based version of C++ for their ARM chips, which yielded good performance but was difficult to program for. The article concludes that although the ARM chips improved over time, there was no easy solution to improve the development experience without starting from scratch.
3. BeagleV-Ahead open-source RISC-V single board computer
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The BeagleV®-Ahead is an open-source RISC-V single board computer that resembles the BeagleBone Black, with compatible pins for stacking additional BeagleBone capes. It utilizes a powerful quad-core RISC-V processor and serves as an affordable pocket-sized computer for those interested in the RISC-V ISA. The BeagleBoard.org Foundation, a non-profit corporation based in Michigan, aims to facilitate education and collaboration in the design and use of open-source software and hardware in embedded computing. This foundation fosters a community that develops open-source solutions for physical computing, including robotics and personal manufacturing tools.
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The article discusses Beagle Company’s shift towards using non-TI chips on their boards, which surprises the author. Beagle is known for producing single-board computers (SBCs) that are less powerful but more open than the popular Raspberry Pi. The author trusts Beagle’s branding and considers them to be more open than most competitors, although not fully open like Linux4Sam or Microchips. While Raspberry Pi may have better drivers, BeagleBoards consume less power, ranging from 1W to 5W, compared to Raspberry Pi’s 5W+. The author advises against using Raspberry Pi or Beaglebones for efficient computing, as they are better suited for low-power applications.
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The article discusses some hardware bugs in the C910. It provides links to three different sources for more information on these bugs.
4. Recursive Recipes
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The article states that a recursive recipe allows for the replacement of ingredients by another recipe, making the dish truly from scratch. It encourages readers to select a recipe and offers the opportunity to request additional recipes. The article was designed and built by @yakczar at schollz.github.io.
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The article highlights two bugs in a recipe-related website. Firstly, there is no recipe for cow specified on the site. Secondly, the cost for 1/8 of a cow is displayed as $0.00. The bugs are reported in a URL provided in the article.
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The article discusses a concept that seems interesting but raises concerns about its impact on browser histories and navigation. The author provides an example where clicking on a recipe from the homepage leads to a sequence of URL changes and multiple clicks of the browser’s back button to return to the homepage. The author notes that the process does not involve actually going back to the previous page.
5. Sessionic: A cross-browser extension to save, manage, restore tabs and sessions
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This article discusses a browser extension that allows users to save, manage, and restore tabs and sessions. The extension can be used with Git or SVN, and there are options to download GitHub Desktop or Xcode. Users can sign in to use Codespaces and there is a popup view available for managing sessions.
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The article discusses the idea of using browsing history to gain insights and the lack of tools available for saving and searching this information. The author mentions building a browser extension on GitHub with the goal of automatically indexing and ranking important content. They also touch on the potential network effect of this data, where seeing what friends or trusted groups find interesting could be valuable. The author expresses curiosity about hearing others’ thoughts on the topic.
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The article states that there are no session managers that can compete with Session Buddy. Tab Session Manager causes high CPU usage and does not display currently open incognito windows and tabs. Sessionic opens tabs in new normal windows instead of incognito. In contrast, Session Buddy offers a full page overview of currently open windows and their tabs, and when a tab is clicked, it takes the user to that tab in the corresponding window. If a tab from a previously saved session is clicked, it opens in an incognito window. Consequently, Session Buddy seems to be the only session manager with these features.
6. Show HN: 3D Binpacking Algorithm Visualized
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The article discusses a new 3D binpacking algorithm that is faster and produces denser packs. This algorithm is specifically designed for 3D printing, where parts need to be packed within the build volume of the printer. Further information and a technical paper on the algorithm can be found at the provided link.
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The article discusses the author’s experience working on code to optimize the packing of different-sized boxes for shipping. The code had additional constraints such as specific rotations and placement requirements for certain items. The author mentions that using the EB-AFIT algorithm may have made the task easier. However, the author also expresses frustration with the lack of a pipeline from the product database to the code, resulting in frequent outdated information and ultimately leading to their decision to quit after three months of requesting a daily CSV download.
7. Google has sent internet into ‘spiral of decline’, claims DeepMind co-founder
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Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of DeepMind, Google’s AI lab, has criticized Google for breaking the internet with its business model. He claims that search results are filled with “clickbait” designed to keep users addicted to the page for longer periods, leading to information being buried. Suleyman left Google 18 months ago and is now working on a rival venture called Inflection AI. He has developed a chatbot called Pi and plans to present proposals for an International Panel on AI Safety at an upcoming technology summit. The panel aims to establish a scientific consensus on the capabilities and risks of AI. Suleyman believes chatbots can provide more accurate information than internet search and could challenge Google’s dominance. The UK’s AI Safety Summit is expected to gather world leaders and tech entrepreneurs to discuss the challenges of frontier AI. Concerns have been raised about the rapid development of AI, particularly after the success of a chatbot called ChatGPT. The government has announced grant funding for AI startups and high-growth businesses.
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The article criticizes Google’s search results, stating that the open web accessible through Google is dominated by algorithms tailored for Google’s rankings. The situation is even worse on closed social media platforms like YouTube, where content creators prioritize rankings. The article suggests that Google’s search results are filled with low-quality content written by uninterested copywriters solely for the purpose of ranking on Google. The author recounts their own experience of trying to find travel advice on Google and finding it impossible due to the poor quality of the content. They suggest that searching in smaller languages could yield better results. The author concludes by accusing Google of creating incentives for generating web garbage and depriving others of incentives to produce better content. They further criticize Google for neglecting the core principles that gave it success and giving undue benefits to certain individuals.
8. Linux on an 8bit Microcontroller (2012)
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This article discusses a project where a Linux operating system is successfully run on an 8-bit microcontroller. The board used for the project is based on an ATmega1284p and is capable of booting Linux 2.6.34. The project addresses the common belief that running Linux requires a 32-bit CPU with an MMU and at least a megabyte of RAM. The board uses an antique 30-pin SIMM memory module for RAM access and can communicate with an SD card using SPI. To overcome the lack of a 32-bit CPU and MMU, the project includes an ARM emulator written by the author. The emulator is modular and allows for the emulation of other SoCs and hardware configurations. Despite its slow speed, the system is usable once booted. The article provides further details on the project, including source code and instructions for building the system.
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The article states that it takes approximately 2 hours for the system to reach the bash prompt during boot-up. After that, it takes an additional 4 hours for the entire Ubuntu system to boot up and reach the login stage. Starting the X server takes even longer. The reader found this information amusing.
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The article discusses various devices that the reader prefers over the one mentioned. These devices include the Unihiker with a Rockchip 3308, the Funkey S with an Allwinner V3s, and the X-Boy Plus with Allwinner T113-S3. The reader is interested in creating their own personal audio player or iPod Nano clone with WiFi and long battery life by using a buildroot based image and running a C# or Flutter UI on the framebuffer. The reader mentions that Mango Pis Cyberpad 1 is close to their preferences but they haven’t had the chance to explore it yet.
9. Steve’s Explanation of the Viterbi Algorithm (2003)
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The Viterbi algorithm is a method that efficiently calculates the most likely path between two points by discarding less likely paths. It reduces the number of calculations needed and works by finding the most likely paths at each time step. This approach is similar to finding the shortest path on a road map. It is derived from the interpretation of an AI textbook and various explanations from papers and the internet.
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The article mentions the use of Viterbi encoding in the Voyager probe, even though it could not be decoded in real time at the time of launch. However, years later, Viterbi encoding was remotely switched over to allow for higher bitrates.
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The article discusses the similarity between the least action principle and the concept of finding the optimal path between two points. It states that the optimal path consists of optimal paths between the starting and an intermediate point, and between the intermediate and end points. For more information about the least action principle, you can visit the provided link.
10. Websites of 2000 [video]
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This article highlights the top websites and search engines in the year 2000. However, the given text seems to be a mix of unrelated phrases and codes that does not provide any meaningful information.
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The article reflects on the author’s belief that the 2000s were the peak of the internet and highlights their nostalgia for that era. They mention browsing their favorite websites on web.archive and feeling sad while reminiscing about their past experiences.
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The article laments how the relationship between internet users and websites has transitioned from users having control over websites as a helpful tool to websites now being in control, using highly optimized clickbait and ads to hijack users’ attention.