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1Steam Machine
- This appears to be a Steam Machine product page from the Steam gaming platform. The content shows typical Steam website navigation elements including store sections, community features, support links, and standard footer information with Valve Corporation copyright details and legal links. However, there is no actual product information or meaningful content about Steam Machines visible in this HTML structure.
Hardware specifications and pricing concerns
Discussion centers on the Steam Machine's specs (16GB RAM, 8GB VRAM, custom AMD GPU), with users questioning if it offers good value compared to consoles at an estimated $600-800 price point, and concerns about future-proofing with only 8GB VRAM.Gaming on Linux and anti-cheat compatibility
Users debate Linux gaming viability, particularly issues with kernel-level anti-cheat systems that prevent popular games like Battlefield 6, Fortnite, and Rainbow 6 Siege from running on SteamOS, limiting the platform's appeal for competitive multiplayer gaming.ARM support and x86 emulation breakthrough
Valve's integration of FEX x86 emulator into Proton for ARM devices (Steam Frame VR headset) represents a significant advancement, potentially enabling x86 games to run on ARM hardware and expanding gaming possibilities across different architectures.
2Steam Frame
- This appears to be the footer and navigation elements of the Steam website, showing standard links like Store, Community, About, and Support, along with legal information including privacy policy, terms of service, and copyright notices for Valve Corporation.
Foveated streaming technology
Users are excited about the real-time foveated streaming feature that focuses high resolution where eyes are looking while reducing quality in periphery. LTT reports 1-2ms latency, with historical examples from military flight simulators showing this concept's viability.Open ecosystem vs closed platforms
The Steam Frame is praised as the first standalone VR headset with an open ecosystem, offering root access and ability to install custom software, contrasting with Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro's restrictions and creating excitement for hackability.Hardware specs and pricing concerns
Discussion centers on the 2160x2160 LCD resolution being adequate for VR gaming but insufficient for monitor replacement, monochrome passthrough limiting AR capabilities, and hopes for pricing under $1000 to compete with subsidized Meta Quest devices.
3Yt-dlp: External JavaScript runtime now required for full YouTube support
- yt-dlp version 2025.11.12 now requires an external JavaScript runtime like Deno, Node, QuickJS, or Bun to fully support YouTube downloads. Deno is recommended and enabled by default. YouTube support without JS runtime is deprecated with limited format availability expected to worsen over time.
Yt-dlp JavaScript solver implementation
Users discuss the new EJS solver that downloads at runtime using Deno for sandboxing. Some want manual solver downloads for restricted environments. The solver speeds up downloads but requires the "--remote-components ejs:github" flag.YouTube's declining user experience
Discussion about YouTube becoming increasingly hostile to users through ad-blocking restrictions, DRM implementation, broken web interfaces, and referrer header enforcement. Users reminisce about better video experiences in the past.Video archiving and preservation
Users share experiences archiving thousands of YouTube videos since 2010, noting many become unavailable over time. Discussion covers storage solutions, organization methods, and the value of preserving content that may disappear.
4Yann LeCun to depart Meta and launch AI startup focused on 'world models'
- Meta's chief AI scientist Yann LeCun is leaving to start his own AI company focused on "world models" that learn from visual data rather than text. His departure follows disagreements with CEO Zuckerberg's strategy shift toward commercial AI products and large language models, amid broader AI leadership changes at Meta.
Weird AI funding market
Commenters discuss how AI researchers are getting billions in VC funding for what are essentially science experiments, with examples like Murati raising $2B despite refusing to answer questions. Some see this as market correction, others compare it to dot-com bubble but note the fundamental difference in technological uncertainty.LeCun's management conflicts at Meta
Discussion centers on Zuckerberg making LeCun report to Wang as a deliberate move to push him out, with debate over whether LeCun's hostility toward LLMs and focus on long-term research made him unsuitable for Meta's product-focused direction.World models vs LLMs debate
Users debate the merits of LeCun's world model approach versus current LLM technology, with supporters arguing world models enable better reasoning and counterfactual modeling, while critics question whether LeCun can deliver practical results after years of research.
5The last-ever penny will be minted today in Philadelphia
- The US stopped minting pennies after 238 years, with the final coin produced in Philadelphia. The penny cost nearly four cents to make but was worth only one cent. Its elimination is causing problems for retailers who must round prices, potentially costing consumers $6 million annually. Some states require exact change, creating legal complications. The penny, first minted in 1787 and featuring Lincoln since 1909, had become largely obsolete with 300 billion coins in circulation but severely underutilized.
Eliminating additional coin denominations
Many argue for removing nickels and dimes alongside pennies, citing their low purchasing power. Historical precedent shows the half-penny was discontinued when worth 37 cents today. However, concerns exist about forcing more card usage and benefiting credit companies.Rounding complications and legal issues
Several states require exact change, and SNAP regulations prohibit charging recipients differently than other customers. This creates legal challenges when rounding cash transactions but not card payments, requiring legislative fixes rather than executive action.Canadian implementation success
Canada eliminated pennies in 2012 without issues using simple rounding rules (1-2 cents down, 3-4 cents up). The transition was smooth with proper planning, and Canada's currency improvements include polymer bills and distinctive coins.
6.NET 10
- Microsoft has announced .NET 10, a Long Term Support release that will be supported until November 2028. This version focuses on performance improvements, security enhancements, and AI integration capabilities. Key features include C# 14 and F# 10 language updates, post-quantum cryptography support, enhanced networking, and improved Aspire for distributed applications. The release also introduces the Microsoft Agent Framework for building AI-powered multi-agent systems, making it easier for developers to create intelligent applications across various platforms.
.NET adoption and stigma
Users report smooth upgrades and performance improvements with each .NET version, but discuss the "enterprisey" stigma preventing startup adoption. Many cite commercial libraries as a barrier, though others argue open-source alternatives exist and the ecosystem is cross-platform.Developer experience and tooling
Mixed feedback on .NET development experience. Praised for stability, package management, and EF Core ORM, but criticized for subpar tooling outside Windows, language bloat, and cultural perceptions. Rider IDE on Mac/Linux seen as superior to Visual Studio.Cross-platform development reality
Discussion reveals gap between .NET's modern cross-platform capabilities and outdated perceptions in job market. Many developers successfully use Linux/Mac with Rider, but encounter hiring managers unfamiliar with .NET's evolution since .NET Core.
7Pakistani newspaper mistakenly prints AI prompt with the article
- Journalist Omar Quraishi criticized Dawn newspaper's business desk for failing to edit out what appears to be AI-generated content in their article, suggesting that while AI use in journalism is common, proper editing is still necessary to maintain quality standards.
AI-generated content accuracy
Discussion clarifies the newspaper printed AI chatbot engagement prompts, not input prompts. Concerns raised about LLMs hallucinating statistics in dry, data-heavy articles that few verify.Editorial oversight failures
Multiple publications (Pakistani Dawn, German Spiegel) accidentally published AI fluff text, revealing lack of editorial review. Questions raised about whether anyone reads articles before publication.Automated journalism trends
Financial and sports reporting increasingly templated/automated since 1990s. Discussion of whether AI-generated content has value when no human bothered to write it originally.
8Collaboration sucks
- PostHog argues that excessive collaboration kills productivity, comparing it to too many people interfering while driving a car. They advocate for clear ownership where one person drives decisions, defaulting to shipping over discussing, and being specific about feedback needs rather than seeking broad input that slows progress.
Manager micromanagement and decision-making authority
Developers shared frustrations about managers who delegate decisions with "it's your call" but then second-guess and force rewrites, creating cycles of wasted work and employee turnover, particularly at companies like Apple.Code review collaboration vs. nitpicking
Discussion centered on finding balance between useful feedback and excessive nitpicking in code reviews, with many advocating for automated formatting and clear decision-makers rather than design-by-committee approaches.Clear ownership vs. team collaboration
Debate over whether the real problem is collaboration itself or lack of clear decision-makers, with many arguing that good feedback is valuable when there's a designated person making final calls rather than requiring consensus.
9X5.1 solar flare, G4 geomagnetic storm watch
- Sunspot region 4274 produced an X5.1 solar flare on November 11, 2025, launching a fast halo coronal mass ejection toward Earth. NOAA issued a G4 geomagnetic storm watch for November 12-13, with aurora potentially visible as far south as northern France, Germany, Nevada and Arkansas if conditions are favorable.
Aurora visibility reports
Users across North America shared real-time sightings of the aurora, from Denver and Kansas City to northern Minnesota. Many reported seeing red/magenta colors with the naked eye, with cell phone cameras capturing better images than human vision.Power grid monitoring
PJM power grid issued a geomagnetic disturbance warning but no actions were taken. The discussion explained the difference between warnings and actual grid actions, with extra personnel on standby overnight as a precautionary measure.Weather interference
Northern Europe faced 100% cloud cover preventing aurora viewing, with rain affecting UK visibility. Users discussed forecast tools and hoped for clearing skies when the main CME arrives, noting Iceland as the best viewing location.
10I didn't reverse-engineer the protocol for my blood pressure monitor in 24 hours
- After getting a high blood pressure reading at a pharmacy following a flu vaccine, the author was given a 24-hour monitoring device. Curious about accessing the data directly, they reverse-engineered the device's USB protocol using Wireshark and virtual machines, discovering how blood pressure readings were encoded in the data packets. They learned about "White Coat Hypertension" - elevated blood pressure in clinical settings.
AI as rubber duck debugging
Users discuss how AI tools are useful for thinking through problems despite giving "stupid" answers, similar to rubber duck debugging. Some find AI helps clarify thoughts, while others argue it wastes time with lengthy babble.White coat hypertension and blood pressure measurement issues
Extensive discussion about how clinical settings artificially raise blood pressure readings. Users share experiences with anxiety-induced spikes, measurement protocol failures, and inconsistent readings at home vs. medical offices.Reverse engineering medical device data formats
Technical discussion about decoding binary timestamp formats from blood pressure monitors. Users attempt to parse bit fields for date/time components and share similar projects for extracting data from proprietary medical devices.