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1. Fairphone 5: Keeping it 10/10? Total comment counts : 33 Summary The Fairphone 5 is a repairable smartphone that follows the same modular and accessible design as previous models. It has an improved IP55 rating, allowing it to survive water jets. The battery is larger, with a capacity of 4200 mAh. The camera modules are individually replaceable, eliminating the need to replace the entire module. The USB-C port replacement is more straightforward, and the internal layout has changed to make room for a bigger battery....

1. Building end-to-end security for Messenger Total comment counts : 52 Summary The article announces that Facebook has started upgrading personal conversations on Messenger to use end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default. The aim is to ensure that only the sender and intended recipients can access personal messages and to provide assurance that messages are from authentic senders. The implementation of E2EE on Messenger required rebuilding various aspects of the application protocols to improve privacy, security, and safety while maintaining popular features....

1. Gemini AI Total comment counts : 213 Summary Gemini is an advanced AI model that surpasses previous state-of-the-art models in its ability to understand and solve language-related tasks. It is the first model to outperform human experts in Massive Multitask Language Understanding (MMLU). Gemini also performs exceptionally well in multimodal tasks without the assistance of OCR systems. It can generate code, text, and images based on different inputs, reason visually across languages, and provide explanations for complex concepts....

1. Polish trains lock up when serviced in third-party workshops Total comment counts : 24 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary This article discusses the use of trains in Poland by regional train companies. There are five servicing levels, with some smaller competitors winning tenders at lower prices due to the European Union Agency For Railways opening the market. The article mentions an incident where four trains serviced by SPS Mieczkowski couldn’t start and resulted in penalties....

1. Harvard gutted team examining Facebook Files following $500M Zuckerberg donation Total comment counts : 3 Summary Harvard University disbanded its team of online disinformation experts after receiving a $500 million donation from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, according to a whistleblower disclosure filed by Whistleblower Aid. Dr. Joan Donovan, a leading expert on social media disinformation, and her team were analyzing documents exposing Facebook’s knowledge of the harm caused by its platform when they faced resistance and were eventually terminated....

1. LLM Visualization Total comment counts : 1 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary The article refers to comments that have been moved to a different link on Hacker News. The author mentions feeling bad about the karma not being shared for the original post and manually decided to move the comments. They also mention the possibility of software handling this in the future. 2. Cicadas are so loud, fiber optic cables can ‘hear’ them Total comment counts : 16...

1. Tinnitus linked to undetected auditory nerve damage Total comment counts : 80 Summary A study conducted by researchers at Massachusetts Eye and Ear has found a link between tinnitus and undetectable auditory nerve loss. The study challenges previous beliefs about tinnitus and opens up new possibilities for treatments focused on nerve regeneration. The researchers discovered that individuals with tinnitus, even those with normal hearing tests, experience auditory nerve loss that is not detected by conventional tests....

1. Marker: Convert PDF to Markdown quickly with high accuracy Total comment counts : 29 Summary The article discusses a tool called Marker that can convert PDF, EPUB, and MOBI files into markdown format. Marker is faster and more accurate compared to previous models and has a lower risk of generating repetitive or hallucinated text. It utilizes deep learning models and passes equation blocks through an LLM forward pass. The article provides instructions on how to use Marker and mentions some known limitations....

1. Sam Altman returns as CEO, OpenAI has a new initial board Total comment counts : 70 Summary OpenAI has announced that CEO Sam Altman is returning to the company, with Mira Murati resuming her role as CTO. The initial board will consist of Bret Taylor as Chair, along with Larry Summers and Adam D’Angelo. Altman expressed his excitement for the future and thanked everyone for their hard work during uncertain times....

1. My $500M Mars rover mistake Total comment counts : 72 Summary In February 2003, a mistake occurred at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory during testing of the Spirit Mars Rover. The author was tasked with verifying the integrity of the motors in the Rock Abrasion Tool (RAT) attached to the rover’s robotic arm. While performing the test, a surge of electricity was sent into the spacecraft instead of the motor, causing alarm....