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• Hacker News1OpenCode 2.0OpenCode 2.0 is a major overhaul featuring a background server shared by all its interfaces, a rebuilt API, code mode for scripted tool calls, background tasks, and stable plugins. Upgrading requires the latest 1.x release, and 1.0 plugins are no longer compatible.Client/server daemon model:Users praise the persistent server for surviving client crashes, remote access, and native apps. Skeptics call the default daemon unnecessary and suspect it's a push toward a paid cloud service.Security of v2 changes:Hot-reloading plugins lets agents modify them instantly, plugin tools reportedly bypass permission settings, and config loading regressed. Users recommend sandboxing or VMs, and some have switched to Pi.Performance and bloat:The curl installer took minutes because of slow progress-bar rendering. Users also criticize high RAM and CPU use compared with Pi, and the homepage reportedly spiked laptop fans.
• Reddit science1Nearly half of people who started GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy say they now drink less alcohol, and among heavier drinkers it was over half (54%), according to a new national US survey of 2,000+ adults published in JAMA Psychiatry. The drugs may act on the brain's craving and reward pathways.Reduced alcohol and substance cravings:Many users report losing their desire to drink or use substances, with some saying it helped them quit long-term addictions. Others noted hangovers became worse, and some drank less mainly because they ate less.Anhedonia as a possible side effect:Some users felt less pleasure in food, drink, hobbies, or travel, resembling depression without sadness. Others said their enjoyment of life improved, and commenters called for more research.Problems after stopping the drug:Users reported rebound hunger, returning food noise, and urges after stopping, often due to cost. Commenters argued for gradual tapering and said the drug works best alongside lasting diet and exercise changes.
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