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  1. Comment on Googlebook revealed and ready for pre-order in ~tech

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    Do we? Am I alone in saying I never do this?

    Today, we often switch between starting tasks on our phones and finishing them on our laptops

    Do we? Am I alone in saying I never do this?

    50 votes

  2. Comment on 007 First Light has sold four million copies since launch in ~games

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    I could not put it down. The last game I believe I completed was Cyberpunk when it launched in Stadia around COVID and I just haven’t enjoyed much since. Randomly purchased it on steam one day and...

    I could not put it down. The last game I believe I completed was Cyberpunk when it launched in Stadia around COVID and I just haven’t enjoyed much since. Randomly purchased it on steam one day and was left in awe. Also, the tutorial was genuinely great!

    3 votes

  3. Comment on Head of Norway's sovereign wealth fund warns that soaring AI-driven stock valuations could trigger a sharp correction in ~finance

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    For anyone curious, he also has an outstanding podcast called In Good Company where he interviews CEOs and is never afraid to push back at them.

    For anyone curious, he also has an outstanding podcast called In Good Company where he interviews CEOs and is never afraid to push back at them.

    2 votes

  5. Comment on Anthropic discovered three cases where Claude broke into another system in ~tech

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    A lot of discussion on HN regarding whether or not this is a PR stunt.
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    A lot of discussion on HN regarding whether or not this is a PR stunt.

    27 votes

  7. Comment on What are some bands you regret not seeing live (or, just never had the chance to see in the first place)? in ~music

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    Would be so amazing to see live!

    Would be so amazing to see live!

    1 vote

  8. Comment on What are some bands you regret not seeing live (or, just never had the chance to see in the first place)? in ~music

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    Sigur Ros recently played in Denver with an orchestra. I very much regret not going to that.

    Sigur Ros recently played in Denver with an orchestra. I very much regret not going to that.

    2 votes

  9. Comment on 2026 World Juniors thread in ~sports.hockey

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    Sweden might have this. They look amazing.

    Sweden might have this. They look amazing.

    1 vote

  10. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    My first year doing the criterion challenge. I’m pretty excited for it!

    My first year doing the criterion challenge. I’m pretty excited for it!

    3 votes

  11. Comment on 2026 World Juniors thread in ~sports.hockey

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    I don’t think people truly understand the difference between the CHL and top NCAA programs. The kid is going to be a star in the league for some time.

    I don’t think people truly understand the difference between the CHL and top NCAA programs. The kid is going to be a star in the league for some time.

    1 vote

  12. Comment on 2026 World Juniors thread in ~sports.hockey

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    Anyone watching? This has been an outstanding tournament so far.

    Anyone watching? This has been an outstanding tournament so far.

    3 votes

  14. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    Got started a little early on this years Criterion Challenge. Kicked it off with a first watch of the Red Shoes and was completely blown away. Not only was every aspect of the film great but the...

    Got started a little early on this years Criterion Challenge. Kicked it off with a first watch of the Red Shoes and was completely blown away. Not only was every aspect of the film great but the 4k restoration is stunning.

    3 votes

  15. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    I feel as if I'm going crazy by thinking F1 was disappointing. Everyone around me raved about it and I genuinely thought it was lackluster at best.

    I feel as if I'm going crazy by thinking F1 was disappointing. Everyone around me raved about it and I genuinely thought it was lackluster at best.

    2 votes

  16. Comment on King Air autolands in Colorado in ~transport

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    About five minutes later, a computer-generated voice announced the King Air's call sign on the tower frequency and reported its position south of the airport, stated, "pilot incapacitation," and the system's intention to conduct an "emergency Autoland" on Runway 30R in 19 minutes.

    3 votes

  17. Comment on Merriam-Webster has unveiled their latest and greatest LLM to date in ~tech

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    Okay, that was really well done!

    Okay, that was really well done!

    7 votes

  18. Comment on No comply: private equity and skateboarding, or how private equity is gutting skateboard culture in ~finance

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    Wow, can't wait to read this tonight although it will likely be a pretty sad read. However, I recently listened to this interesting talk between Chad Muska and Tony Hawk regarding the current...

    Wow, can't wait to read this tonight although it will likely be a pretty sad read.

    However, I recently listened to this interesting talk between Chad Muska and Tony Hawk regarding the current state and trends of skateboarding.

    https://youtu.be/qc1floDCEsg?si=wt_EYeuLXYop7bA8&t=2764

    3 votes

  19. Comment on What's a question you could ask to determine if someone is an expert in your line of work? in ~talk

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    I only know what GIS is from my wife screaming at ArcGIS all day while working remotely. Super interesting though.

    I only know what GIS is from my wife screaming at ArcGIS all day while working remotely.

    Super interesting though.

    9 votes