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Show HN: TTF-DOOM – A raycaster running inside TrueType font hinting

Strategic angle: TrueType fonts have a hinting VM that grid-fits glyphs. It has a stack, storage area, conditionals, function calls, and it turns out it's Turing-complete. So I built a raycasting engine in the hinting bytecode. The glyph

Editorial Staff Apr 6

Travel

Mercedes Recalls Over 3,700 Electric G-Wagens Because Their Wheels May Fall Off

Strategic angle: The German automaker says it found the issue during its ongoing durability testing, and that it's very unlikely they would detach in real-world driving.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

Travel

Never Tow A Trailer Without Checking These Three Numbers First

Strategic angle: Many drivers simply check their trailer weight against the vehicle's maximum towing capacity, but deciding whether your rig is overweight is much more complex.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

Money

I’m 66 and live a ‘very meager lifestyle.’ I have $190K in my 401(k) and will get $8K a month in income. But I owe $150K on my house. Can I

Strategic angle: I’m 66 and live a ‘very meager lifestyle.’ I have $190K in my 401(k) and will get $8K a month in income. But I owe $150K on my house. Can I retire by year end? MarketWatch

Editorial Staff Apr 6

Life

Rating Community Resilience with a Deep Learning Framework

Strategic angle: Exploring how AI can enhance the assessment of community resilience against natural hazards.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

Life

Moog Highlights Growing Satellite Bus Capabilities with Full‑Scale METEOR Reveal at Space Symposium

Strategic angle: East Aurora, NY — Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems will highlight its […] The post M

Editorial Staff Apr 6

Politics

Ten killed in Israeli strikes and clashes between Hamas and militia in Gaza, local sources say

Strategic angle: The Israeli strikes reportedly targeted Hamas security personnel after they clashed with an Israeli-backed militia near Maghazi camp.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

Travel

Here's How You Draw A Ford GT40

Strategic angle: Artist Stefan Marjoram shows you how to draw a Ford GT40, and he makes it look easy.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

Money

As stocks approach a true comeback, here’s where investors can find the richest opportunities - MarketWatch

Strategic angle: As stocks approach a true comeback, here’s where investors can find the richest opportunities MarketWatch

Editorial Staff Apr 6

Travel

E-Bike Vs. Moped: Pros, Cons, And Differences Between Them Explained

Strategic angle: E-bikes and mopeds are used for pretty similar reasons out on the road. But there are some key reasons as to why you might choose one over the other.

Editorial Staff Apr 6