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The Dreamie alarm clock got me to stop using my phone in bed

What sets Dreamie apart from all of the other fancy alarm clocks is laughably simple: It can play podcasts.

Childhood Computing

Article URL: https://susam.net/childhood-computing.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48256597

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Mastering Dyalog APL

Article URL: https://mastering.dyalog.com/README.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48256475

Points: 28

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Whatever the mirror test tells us, beluga whales pass it

The white whales join the short, contested list of animals that see themselves.

Topo Designs Rover Trail Pack Is the Best Backpack I’ve Ever Used

Unsurprisingly, the Denver gorpcore brand that makes many of the best bags in the world has delivered a perfect backpack.

The Best Browser Extensions to Get More Out of YouTube

You can significantly improve the YouTube experience with these browser add-ons.

These Robots Are Making Meals for a Nonprofit in San Francisco’s Tenderloin

A nonprofit in the city’s most troubled district has turned to robotic meal prep tech to make up for a dearth of human volunteers.

14 New Tools for Taking on the Great Outdoors Properly

It’s time to prep your kit ahead of the summer season. These tools will do the job.

Why Garlic Repels Mosquitoes and Keeps Them From Breeding

Garlic, as your grandmother may have told you, repels mosquitoes; it also completely blocks them from mating and laying eggs. Diallyl disulfide, it turns out, deserves the credit.

A Fundamental Principle of Aeronautical Engineering Has Been Overturned

It's long been accepted that the smoother the surface, the lower the aerodynamic drag. That turns out not always to be the case.