January 27th, 2023 | Disney unveils the HoloTile floor
Jan 28, 2024
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Disney unveils the HoloTile floor, Rclone syncs files to cloud storage, debate on FTP methods and insider trading, building language models, top-level domain reservation, Linux-tiling window manager for mobile, alternative OS discussions, cosmic revelations, Affordable Connectivity Program discussion, internet service providers, and security vulnerability.
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Disney's HoloTile floor transforms virtual reality interactions and opens up possibilities for stagecraft.
Reclone offers a versatile command line tool for managing files across multiple cloud storage services and provides various practical use cases.
Disney's groundbreaking holotile floor, designed by Lanny Smoot, offers a new frontier in virtual reality environments. Users are centrally located, transforming the way people interact with VR. The tiles' potential extends to theatrical performances, promising an evolution of stagecraft. Discussions in the comments explore the mechanics of the tiles, their friction control capabilities, and potential applications. Users also discuss physical sensations, technical challenges, and safety concerns.
Reclone: The Ultimate Cloud File Management Tool
Reclone, a command line tool, provides a comprehensive solution for managing files across different cloud storage services. It stands out with features like syncing, transferring, and encrypting files, support for over 70 storage providers, and the ability to mount any cloud or local storage system. Comments discuss practical experiences using Reclone for various purposes, including mounting cloud storage locally, setting up FTP servers, and performing automated backups. The discussion also covers technical issues, network stability challenges, and comparisons to other methods of managing cloud files.
Insider Trading and the Boeing Debacle
The podcast dives into the concept of insider trading in the context of the Boeing debacle. Insider trading involves using confidential information to inform stock trades before it becomes public. Commenters debate the definition and legality of insider trading, discussing topics like material non-public information, fiduciary relationships, and international differences in insider trading laws. The conversation explores hypothetical scenarios, unintentional access to non-public information, and the implications of trading on information gathered from independent observation and personal research.
This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on January 27th, 2023.
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(00:32): Disney unveils the HoloTile floor Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39156444&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(02:21): Rclone syncs your files to cloud storage Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39151937&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(04:11): Is it insider trading if I bought Boeing puts while inside the wrecked airplane? Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39157797&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(06:44): Implementing a ChatGPT-like LLM from scratch, step by step Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39156778&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(08:58): Proposed top-level domain string for private use: ".internal" Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39152306&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(11:02): Sxmo: Linux tiling window manager for phones Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39155103&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(13:10): Brave Leo now uses Mixtral 8x7B as default Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39152763&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(15:18): Something peculiar in my 2yo's bedroom led me to a revelation about our universe Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39151768&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(17:00): The FCC Is Taking Steps to Wind Down the Affordable Connectivity Program Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39152332&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(19:02): Gitlab password reset bug leaves more than 5.3K servers up for grabs Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39159002&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
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