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• Hacker News1Warcraft III Peon Voice Notifications for Claude Codepeon-ping is a tool that plays Warcraft III Peon voice lines to notify you when Claude Code finishes tasks or needs attention, preventing you from losing focus when tabbing away. It installs with one command, supports multiple sound packs from various games, includes desktop notifications and terminal tab titles, and offers quick mute controls for meetings.Warcraft voices and nostalgia:Extensive discussion about preferred game voices, with users sharing memories of Warcraft I/II/III, Age of Empires, and other RTS games. Many expressed preference for older Warcraft II voices and shared nostalgic quotes like "zug zug" and "job's done."Security concerns with installation:Users raised concerns about the curl|bash installation method, noting potential security risks from downloading and executing scripts that modify system files and shell configurations without proper review.Creativity in AI tooling:Discussion about how this project represents genuine creative use of LLMs beyond typical SaaS applications, with users noting that creativity and personality in developer tools makes them more engaging to use.
• Reddit science1Using scented products indoors changes the chemistry of the air, producing as much air pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers say that breathing in these nanosized particles could have serious health implications.Using scented products indoors, such as flame-free candles and wax melts, can create significant indoor air pollution comparable to car exhaust. Research by Purdue University found these products release nanosized particles that can penetrate deep into lungs and potentially enter the bloodstream, posing serious respiratory health risks.Misleading title scope:Discussion about how study only focused on wax melts but title suggests all scented products, with debate about whether findings could logically extend to other scented itemsHealth concerns from chemist:A chemist's perspective against using scented products leads to sharing of personal health impact stories, from COPD to cancer cases, and debate about necessity of artificial scentsAir purification solutions:Discussion of HEPA filters and other air purification methods as solutions, with debate about effectiveness against different types of pollutants like VOCs and nanoparticles
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