October 18th, 2023 | What is the Demoscene? An interview
Oct 19, 2023
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Learn about the Demoscene and its impact on the 3D industry. Explore topics like work-life balance, cyber misdeeds, and USB-C chargers. Discover Reflect, a revolutionary multiplayer web app, and a new antiviral pill for COVID-19 symptom relief. Dive into the vulnerability of vision-prompt injection in GPT-4 and server reliability. Explore technology, cybersecurity, malware, and the misuse of blockchain.
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The Demoscene, a digital art subculture, has influenced careers in software engineering and tech startups through early exposure to coding.
The 23andMe data leak highlights concerns about data privacy and the limitations of current DNA testing platforms.
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The Subtle Art of Demosene and its Transformative Impact
The Demosene is an influential digital art subculture that originated from the game piracy scene and evolved into a community of enthusiasts producing striking audio-visual presentations. It has a global presence, with a vibrant community in Central and Northern Europe as well as countries like the US and Argentina. The podcast discusses how Demosene influenced users' routes into the 3D industry, encouraging early exposure to coding and leading to careers in software engineering or tech startups.
The Unsettling Tale of Golem Hacker's New Data League
The notorious Golem hacker has launched a new data leak containing billions of user records, including information from British citizens and well-known individuals. The breach raises concerns about 23andMe's data privacy practices and the precision of genetic risk scores. Some users regret sharing their DNA data due to fears of misuse, while others downplay the immediate negative impact. The podcast explores the debate over data privacy and the limitations of current DNA testing platforms.
Unraveling the Intricacies of USB-C Chargers
The podcast delves into the engineering differences between Apple's Thunderbolt 4 cable and more affordable alternatives like the Amazon basics and nice TQ cables. It highlights the Thunderbolt 4 cable's superior data transfer speed and power delivery capabilities. The comments section includes a technical discussion on USB-C cable intricacies, the functionality of the pins, the need for clear labeling, and suggestions for cable testers. It also touches on dissatisfaction with existing cable standards, calling for innovation and improvement in this space.
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This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on October 18th, 2023.
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(00:38): What is the Demoscene? An interview Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37927344&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(02:38): Hacker leaks millions more 23andMe user records on cybercrime forum Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37931383&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(04:27): USB-C head-to-head comparison Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37929338&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(06:14): Reflect – Multiplayer web app framework with game-style synchronization Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37931373&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(08:11): New pill helps Covid smell and taste loss fade quickly Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37930266&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(09:55): GPT-4 vision prompt injection Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37927357&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(10:41): Sweden reports damage to Baltic Sea cable with Estonia Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37927255&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(12:43): A 1990 experiment to test whether we could discern life on Earth remotely Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37927734&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(14:33): When was the last time Marc Andreessen talked to a poor person? Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37925099&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(16:17): The fake browser update scam gets a makeover Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37930634&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
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