Hacker NewsSaturday, July 5

A user criticizes another person for allegedly taking GPL-v3 licensed code, incorrectly applying an Apache license to it, and falsely claiming it as their startup's original work. This was in response to a post about launching an open-source real-time meeting assistant called Glass in 4 days.

The article explores how modern computing and the internet have lost their fun and creative spirit, using Bitcoin as a key example. It discusses how cryptocurrency became dominated by profit-seeking "Whatever" culture rather than genuine innovation, while the web evolved from diverse personal websites into centralized platforms controlled by large companies, fundamentally changing online interactions and expression.

Scientists have discovered a historic reversal in Southern Ocean circulation since 2016, revealed by satellite data. The change is causing deep, warm, CO₂-rich waters to rise to the surface, potentially impacting sea ice melt and global climate by releasing centuries-old trapped carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

A project by Google that aims to simplify learning and teaching Zero Knowledge Proofs (ZK), a cryptographic method that allows proving knowledge of information without revealing the information itself. It provides educational resources and tools to make ZK concepts more accessible.

This article profiles Kevin Kelly, a multifaceted creator known for his "Hollywood style" of working through diverse creative projects rather than focusing on one big venture. Kelly's accomplishments span co-founding WIRED magazine, writing influential books, advising on technology, organizing cultural walks, and contributing to various technological and cultural movements. His approach demonstrates that impactful work doesn't require building a unicorn company, offering an alternative path to professional success.

The Peasant Railgun is a theoretical D&D combat strategy involving 2,280 peasants passing a wooden pole along a line within one combat round, exploiting game mechanics to achieve massive damage. While technically possible under game rules, it's impractical due to real-world physics and is rarely allowed by DMs.

A comparison of three compact NAS devices - GMKtec G9, Aiffro K100, and Beelink ME mini - for a homelab downsizing project. Each unit offers unique features and compromises in terms of cooling, storage capacity, and performance, with the author leaning towards the K100 despite its higher cost.

The author shares their personal journey with chronic pain, which began in 2020 and affected multiple parts of their body. After recovering, they left their tech job to focus on helping others understand and overcome chronic pain through a mind-body approach, which they'll explore in their blog series.

Netflix has implemented AV1 Film Grain Synthesis technology to enhance streaming quality while preserving authentic film grain in movies. This innovation reduces data usage by up to 66% while maintaining visual quality, resulting in faster playback, fewer errors, and an improved viewing experience for millions of users worldwide.

A comparison between Intel N100/N150 mini PCs and Raspberry Pi 5 reveals that while mini PCs offer better raw performance, the Pi 5 is more power-efficient. New mini PCs are generally more expensive than Pi 5s at similar specs, though used ones can be cheaper. Each has unique advantages for different use cases.