1. Allegations of US interference in Quebec election (globalnews.ca)

As Quebec's election enters its final stretch, U.S. interference allegations prompted a CSIS contact and calls for from party leaders for transparency.

Allegations of U.S. interference in Quebec’s election are raising concerns among party leaders, who are calling for greater transparency as the campaign approaches its conclusion. A CSIS contact has been involved in the discussions, highlighting the seriousness of the claims.

6. Show HN: Trail – new kind of logic game (trail.franzai.com)

A generated logic puzzle that gets a little harder every level. Free on the web and on the App Store.

Trail offers a unique logic puzzle experience that increases in difficulty with each level. It’s available for free on the web and the App Store, making it accessible for anyone looking to challenge their problem-solving skills.

8. Font where each token is equal-width (twitter.com)

working with Astra to make a font where each token has equal width (early prototype)

maybe this will make it easier to understand why models have the quirks they do

A new font prototype is being developed in collaboration with Astra, designed to ensure each token maintains equal width. This innovation could help clarify some of the peculiar behaviors observed in models.

10. HomeBody: A humanoid that explores, remembers, and acts on its own (tml.stanford.edu)

HomeBody gives frontier vision-language models a humanoid embodiment through persistent spatial memory and composable skills, without environment-specific training or additional policy learning.

HomeBody combines advanced vision-language models with a humanoid form, allowing it to navigate and interact with its surroundings using spatial memory and adaptable skills. This innovation eliminates the need for specialized training, making it a significant step forward in robotics.

12. Show HN: Cartopolis, interactive globe-sized 3D world (code.garage44.eu)

A networked 3D virtual world built with Rust and Bevy.

Cartopolis is an interactive, globe-sized 3D virtual world created using Rust and Bevy, offering users a unique networked experience. It combines advanced programming with immersive design, inviting exploration and interaction in a vast digital landscape.

19. Dutch designer made DE9: Closer to the Edit into a playable web-based instrument (www.creativeboom.com)

The Dutch designer has rebuilt Richie Hawtin's landmark album DE9, 25 years on, in a way you can deconstruct and remix yourself, in the browser.
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Richie Hawtin’s classic album DE9 has been reimagined by a Dutch designer as an interactive web-based instrument, allowing users to remix and deconstruct the music directly in their browsers. This innovative project offers a unique way to engage with the iconic album.

24. The Mars Delusion (www.noemamag.com)

Establishing a human colony on Mars is fraught with risk. Why are so many people obsessed with achieving it?

The article examines the fascination with colonizing Mars, highlighting the significant risks involved and questioning the motivations behind this ambitious goal. It offers insights into the psychological and societal factors that drive the obsession with life on the Red Planet.

28. Show HN: LightCloud – A cloud console organised like file system (www.light-cloud.com)

Push to GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket and get a live URL. Light Cloud hosts static sites, containers, and managed Postgres, with a preview for every branch. Start free.

LightCloud offers a unique hosting platform that organizes projects in a folder structure, making it easy to manage all components like frontend, API, and databases together. This approach could simplify project management and streamline workflows for developers.

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