Discussions, summarized

Sumcast distills Slack conversations, Whimsical posts, Reddit discussions and more into a concise daily newsletter that only takes a few minutes to read. Or, listen to it in your favorite podcast app.

• Hacker News1Show HN: Tinder but it's only pictures of my wife and I can only swipe rightA playful twist on the dating app Tinder, Tender is a concept that focuses on sharing and viewing photos of family members and friends, creating a more personal and intimate photo-sharing experience.Fun relationship interactions:Users shared amusing stories about using the app with their partners, from playful suspicion to bonding moments. The discussion highlighted how the app created opportunities for couples to connect and have fun together.Feature requests and ideas:Users suggested expanding the swipe concept to other content types like restaurants, photos, and dates. Discussion included comparisons to StumbleUpon and requests for messaging features and stats tracking.Humorous observations:Comments playfully referenced dating app tropes, marriage dynamics, and relationship humor, often playing with the dating app format in the context of established relationships.
• 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
• Create your own,
  personal Sumcast