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1. Hacking the largest airline and hotel rewards platform (2023) Total comment counts : 19 Summary Between March 2023 and May 2023, multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered in the backend provider, points.com, which manages airline and hotel rewards programs. These vulnerabilities allowed attackers to gain access to sensitive customer information, perform actions such as transferring points and accessing the global administrator website. The vulnerabilities were reported to points.com, who responded quickly, took the affected websites offline, conducted investigations, and patched the identified issues....

1. Isometric Projection in Game Development Total comment counts : 16 Summary The article discusses the theory behind isometric projection in game development. It explains the different types of projections used, such as orthographic projection and perspective projection. The focus is on isometric projection, which is a method for visualizing 3D objects in two dimensions by making the angles between the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis equal 120 degrees. The article also mentions that most retro isometric games are not true 3D games but instead use 2D tiles positioned to create a 3D effect....

1. I Created 175 Fonts Using Rust Total comment counts : 25 Summary The article discusses the creation of a pixel font megapack by the author. They previously released font packs in 2016 and 2018 that were popular among indie game developers. The author decided to create a bigger and better pack that includes 100 fonts with more variety for different game genres. They also addressed a common complaint about the previous packs not supporting accented characters, so this time they extended language support to include English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish....

1. .INTERNAL is now reserved for private-use applications Total comment counts : 27 Summary This article discusses the actions taken by the ICANN Board regarding recommendations from the Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice (CCT) Review Team. The Board initially placed 17 recommendations into pending status and committed to taking further action after completing intermediate steps. On different dates, the Board took action on some of these recommendations, including 11 in October 2020 and two in September 2023....

1. OTranscribe: A free and open tool for transcribing audio interviews Total comment counts : 31 Summary The article discusses a web app called oTranscribe that helps make transcribing recorded interviews easier. The app, created by Elliot Bentley and supported by the MuckRock Foundation, offers features such as italic and bold formatting and the ability to play, pause, and insert timestamps. Top 1 Comment Summary The author of the article used a tool called Whisper-Diarization on GitHub to transcribe an interview with multiple speakers....

1. RLHF is just barely RL Total comment counts : 32 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary The article discusses the advancement of AI coding assistance in the coming years. It highlights that chat AI lacks a clear reward function and struggles to judge the quality of responses to open-ended questions. On the other hand, coding AI is capable of writing tests, code, and compiling, examining failed test cases, and searching for different coding solutions....

1. Medieval Total comment counts : 75 Summary The article discusses the EP-1320, a medieval beat machine that features a large library of medieval sounds, phrases, and instruments. It includes Hurdy Gurds, lutes, Gregorian chants, thundering drums, and percussive foley effects. The EP-1320 also has a redesigned set of send effects, punch-in FX, a brand new arpeggiator, and a collection of craftily captured multi-sampled instruments. It allows users to sample their own sounds using the line input and internal microphone....

1. I don’t know how CPUs work so I simulated one in code (2019) Total comment counts : 16 Summary The author recounts their journey of learning about computers by reading the book “But How Do It Know?” by J. Clark Scott, which explains the components of a simple 8-bit computer. Inspired by this, the author decides to implement their own version of the computer in code. They describe their project, called “simple-computer,” which simulates the workings of the computer, including CPU code, keyboard inputs, and text rendering....

1. Show HN: Free e-book about WebGPU Programming Total comment counts : 16 Summary The article introduces the concept of WebGPU, a new graphics API that aims to bring native graphics capabilities to the web. Unlike other APIs, WebGPU is essentially a wrapper for existing APIs like Vulkan, Metal, and DirectX 12, making it simpler and more widely available. The article discusses the benefits of learning WebGPU, such as its common denominator status, availability on all platforms, and the possibility of GPU computing on the web....

1. Open Source Farming Robot Total comment counts : 62 Summary The article is about FarmBot, a robotic system for automated food production. It highlights the various applications of FarmBot, including home use, education, research, and commercial farming. The article also mentions the benefits of using FarmBot, such as reduced labor costs, improved efficiency, and lower carbon emissions. It includes testimonials from customers and showcases how FarmBot is used in different settings, such as educational institutions and non-profit organizations....