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The Fermi Paradox, Percolation, and Inbreeding
An exploration of the Fermi Paradox using concepts from percolation theory and biological inbreeding.
Show HN: Q3Edit – Edit and play Quake 3 maps in the browser
Q3Edit is a new browser-based tool allowing users to edit and play Quake 3 maps directly in the web browser.
Traders are increasingly betting against SpaceX just weeks after IPO
Traders are betting against SpaceX shortly after its IPO, indicating market skepticism.
Federal employees can download TikTok on their work phones again
The US Department of Justice has permitted federal employees to reinstall TikTok on government-issued mobile devices.
British runner Josh Kerr breaks world record for mile which stood for 27 years
British runner Josh Kerr has broken the long-standing world record for the mile.
Roko's Dancing Basilisk
Discussion regarding a variation of the Roko's Basilisk thought experiment, titled 'Roko's Dancing Basilisk'.
Tymeslot - a privacy-first, self-hostable scheduling tool (booking pages + a full calendar), just relicensed to AGPL-3.0
Tymeslot is a privacy-first, self-hostable scheduling and calendar tool written in Elixir/Phoenix and now relicensed to AGPL-3.0.
EU ban on destruction of unsold clothes and shoes enters into application
The EU has implemented a ban on the destruction of unsold clothing and footwear to reduce waste.
GoPro’s discounted Max 2 bundle includes $100 worth of accessories
GoPro is offering a discounted bundle for the Max 2 360-degree camera, which supports 8K video and Bluetooth microphone connectivity.
Tech note: making your own V-I plots at home
A technical guide on how to create Voltage-Current (V-I) plots for electronic components using home equipment.
Engineering Peace
A discussion or essay regarding the conceptual application of engineering principles to the pursuit of peace.
LG ThinQ Terms of Use
A critique or discussion surrounding the Terms of Use for LG ThinQ, likely focusing on privacy or user rights.
A 600-mile road trip (and data) proves EV charging doesn’t suck anymore
A report on the improved reliability and speed of DC Fast charging for electric vehicles in the U.S. based on a road trip experience.
The Guardian’s Carter Sherman fondly remembers being terrified by Ocarina of Time
A nostalgic piece about a journalist's experience playing Ocarina of Time as a child.
Should I convert my gaming PC into a second Proxmox node?
A community discussion on converting a high-end gaming PC into a Proxmox node with GPU passthrough for gaming and self-hosting.
Surprise! Facial recognition smart locks are actually good
The Verge discusses the practicality and frictionless nature of facial recognition smart locks for home security.
Simple Games from a Simpler Time
An article from Hackaday reflects on the simplicity and design of retro video games compared to modern titles.
Haunt 0.4.0 released
Haunt 0.4.0 has been released, featuring new updates to the software.
Claude Code has made managing my homelab accessible again
A detailed account of how Claude Code is used to automate the management, security hardening, and maintenance of a complex home lab with ~170 containers.
GPT-5.6 used a prompt to close a 30-year gap in convex optimization
Discussion regarding an AI model's ability to solve a long-standing problem in convex optimization.