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Comment on Why cassette tapes are coming back in ~music
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Comment on Humble Choice - October 2025 in ~games
Slystuff LinkQuick grab for everything for me this month, and have already spent some time playing Cryptmaster after hearing good things about it. Enjoying it so far, the sense of humor in responses to what...Quick grab for everything for me this month, and have already spent some time playing Cryptmaster after hearing good things about it.
Enjoying it so far, the sense of humor in responses to what you input appeals to my taste. -
Comment on Why do LLMs freak out over the seahorse emoji? in ~tech
Slystuff LinkHaving had a little play with this interaction myself, both Claude and GPT (free account models) entered the described loop. Gemini 2.5 Flash/Pro both didn't and instead brought back results...Having had a little play with this interaction myself, both Claude and GPT (free account models) entered the described loop.
Gemini 2.5 Flash/Pro both didn't and instead brought back results talking about the Mandela effect. So seems that there's some difference in how that works in relation to the what the author noted for the models that they tested with?
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Comment on Connor McDavid puts his money where his mouth is with shockingly-low contract in ~sports.hockey
Slystuff LinkHuge news in the Hockey sphere, general expectation was he was going to have another monster deal, more so in light of the deal that Kirill Kaprizov recently signed for($17m AAV), but instead he's...Huge news in the Hockey sphere, general expectation was he was going to have another monster deal, more so in light of the deal that Kirill Kaprizov recently signed for($17m AAV), but instead he's essentially extended his current $12.5m deal for another two years.
Also extra context, his current deal was 15.72% of the salary cap when signed, the new one will be 12.02%.
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Comment on What common misunderstanding do you want to clear up? in ~talk
Slystuff Link ParentWas going to say the same, lots of innuendo but not explicitly NSFW. Also it's a very catchy song!Was going to say the same, lots of innuendo but not explicitly NSFW.
Also it's a very catchy song! -
Comment on ‘Simpsons’ movie sequel sets summer 2027 release date in ~movies
Slystuff Link ParentFunny you should mention Marge's voice, I found out about this new film from the comments of a YouTube video discussing it's decline. The video included a comment on how for the previous film...Funny you should mention Marge's voice, I found out about this new film from the comments of a YouTube video discussing it's decline.
The video included a comment on how for the previous film there was something like 100+ takes for Julie Kavner to get it for the scene where she leaves a message for Homer telling him she's leaving him.
Video in question.
https://youtu.be/UldT3EMiKtg?si=Z9QzJiKTUNzlDa5K -
Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Slystuff LinkLil Gator Game This has proven to be a nice way to unwind for a couple of evenings. It starts out as a nod to the Zelda games old and new. But themed around children acting it out in the...Lil Gator Game
This has proven to be a nice way to unwind for a couple of evenings. It starts out as a nod to the Zelda games old and new. But themed around children acting it out in the playground.spoilers for the ending
I thought it was really sweet as it aimed to invoke the realisation of growing up and how that changes dynamics between siblings and friends as priorities in life change.
Horizon Forbidden West
After 100+ hours finally finished the main story. I really enjoyed Zero Dawn, so seeing where the story went next was something I was looking forward to.
Some of the story beats I worked out ahead of them happening, but others caught me off guard.
All in all enjoyed it, I've got the DLC to play next and since this one properly takes place after the main story, unlike the DLC for Zero Dawn, I'm curious how much it will further set up the eventual third game. -
Comment on Marvel’s Wolverine | Gameplay trailer in ~games
Slystuff LinkAs someone who enjoyed the old X-Men origins Wolverine game, I'm very much looking forward to this. That's before the fact that I'm also a fan of what Insomniac have managed to do with the...As someone who enjoyed the old X-Men origins Wolverine game, I'm very much looking forward to this.
That's before the fact that I'm also a fan of what Insomniac have managed to do with the Spider-Man games.
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Comment on Taskmaster Season 20, Episode 1 - '9x7.' | Full episode in ~tv
Slystuff Link ParentMaisie's reaction during the prize task wonderful.Maisie's reaction during the prize task wonderful.
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Comment on What is a business/org that is great and ethical in so many aspects that everyone should consider using? in ~life
Slystuff Link ParentThey're the same company under John Lewis Partnership PLC ;) For another example though, Richer Sounds moved to this model a few years back. Even before then though, they had a great reputation...They're the same company under John Lewis Partnership PLC ;)
For another example though, Richer Sounds moved to this model a few years back. Even before then though, they had a great reputation for actually helpful staff.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Slystuff LinkRecently finished Citizen Sleeper, after finally getting around to play it. Of the different storylines that take place throughout, I definitely found some to be more engaging than others. Overall...Recently finished Citizen Sleeper, after finally getting around to play it.
Of the different storylines that take place throughout, I definitely found some to be more engaging than others. Overall though, found the writing to be solid and enjoyed my time on the Eye.
Wishlisted the second game as a reminder to eventually buy and play it. -
Comment on Xbox Series X and S: Microsoft has reportedly sold less than 30 million consoles this generation in ~games
Slystuff Link ParentPersonally I think that tends to be more of a problem in the phone space (or other devices that update frequently) than consoles due to the time between "generations". Otherwise PlayStation...Not much room for confusion there, except maybe is a 4 Pro better than a 5 non-pro? That happens sometimes where top of previous gen is almost as good, or slightly better than bottom of new gen, but it's not much of a confusion in this space, I'd say.
Personally I think that tends to be more of a problem in the phone space (or other devices that update frequently) than consoles due to the time between "generations".
Otherwise PlayStation mainline does seem to have the cleanest naming scheme of the console makers, including Sega when they were around. -
Comment on Taskmaster Season 19, Episode 1 - 'Sometimes spit.' | Full episode in ~tv
Slystuff Link ParentOh yeah I know they were meant to be on it, but used them as an example where schedules had obviously changed to the point they weren't able to be. I'd imagine what happens now since they started...Oh yeah I know they were meant to be on it, but used them as an example where schedules had obviously changed to the point they weren't able to be.
I'd imagine what happens now since they started CoC, is that they try to make sure that all contestants can make it. Presumably also easier to organise for those appearing on the likes of series 15/20 compared to 11/16 though.
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Comment on Taskmaster Season 19, Episode 1 - 'Sometimes spit.' | Full episode in ~tv
Slystuff Link ParentI'll raise you one Mae Martin for that theory :pI'll raise you one Mae Martin for that theory :p
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Comment on Taskmaster Season 19, Episode 1 - 'Sometimes spit.' | Full episode in ~tv
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Comment on Taskmaster Season 19, Episode 1 - 'Sometimes spit.' | Full episode in ~tv
Slystuff Link ParentOne step closer to the fourth edition to Champion of Champions. Click to expand spoiler. Not surprised to see Matthew win, based on the score totals, he pretty much had the series wrapped up as of...One step closer to the fourth edition to Champion of Champions.
Click to expand spoiler.
Not surprised to see Matthew win, based on the score totals, he pretty much had the series wrapped up as of Episode 9. -
Comment on Taskmaster Season 19, Episode 1 - 'Sometimes spit.' | Full episode in ~tv
Slystuff Link ParentTwo words to sum up the entire episode. Click to expand spoiler. NOT YOUTwo words to sum up the entire episode.
Click to expand spoiler.
NOT YOU
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Comment on Taskmaster Season 19, Episode 1 - 'Sometimes spit.' | Full episode in ~tv
Slystuff Link ParentThe strange joy that is Rosie misunderstanding everything yet still doing well across the series as a whole. QR Spoiler Pressing bingo gives one of two messages depending on if you got it correct...The strange joy that is Rosie misunderstanding everything yet still doing well across the series as a whole.
QR Spoiler
Pressing bingo gives one of two messages depending on if you got it correct or not.
For the people who just want to quickly see both press it immediately to get the first one as well as the correct squares highlighted. -
Comment on I have now donated five full gallons of blood products! in ~health
Slystuff Link ParentAlways find little differences by country about things like this interesting. The wait time between whole blood donations in the UK is 12 weeks for men and 16 weeks for women. The amount is still...Whole blood is 1 pint and has an 8 week cooldown.
Always find little differences by country about things like this interesting.
The wait time between whole blood donations in the UK is 12 weeks for men and 16 weeks for women.
The amount is still roughly a US pint though (470ml). -
Comment on I have now donated five full gallons of blood products! in ~health
Slystuff LinkWow that's a lot for what sounds like a relatively short amount of time, how much would you say that split is down to platelet vs whole blood? For context, donating whole blood only in the UK for...Wow that's a lot for what sounds like a relatively short amount of time, how much would you say that split is down to platelet vs whole blood? For context, donating whole blood only in the UK for what must be at least 15 years now, I'm currently at 48 donation's for roughly 22 litres.
I would actually like to donate platelets as well, but the nearest location to me is about a 5-6 hour round trip, excluding donation time. Vs a 10-15 minute walk to a whole blood donation.
Also I wholeheartedly agree with this.
the tape they use rips out my arm hair (this genuinely is worse than the needle sticks, by the way).
Whilst not hi-fi tape decks, this did remind me of a Verge video I watched a while back about why new portable cassette players are so bulky compared to late 90's ones.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DWtkSVNvTg
For the most part it's fairly surface level, but the summary is that none of the tooling from then exists now so the processes are having to be redeveloped. I'd imagine the same would also apply within the hi-fi space?