Wednesday, March 04, 2026

128 articles from 16 sources · 30 curated entries

In the tech world, Pantheon Dev announced their move to AGPL for sustainability and open source, while Anker’s sleep buds saw a significant discount ahead of daylight saving time. The MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max was released, featuring powerful new processors. AI researchers quantified Gary Marcus claims through two independent LLM pipelines. Meanwhile, in Norway, a man died at 16 after being trapped in an elevator for over 50 years, highlighting the importance of proper building maintenance.

Pantheon Dev5

Why we moved to AGPL: Sustainability, Open Source, and selling "Risk Transfer" r/selfhosted

ZITADEL switched to AGPL 3.0 to ensure sustainable open source by offering "Risk Transfer" services for commercial users while giving free access to code and product for homelab users.

Dawarich 1.0 r/selfhosted

Dawarich 1.0 is a free open-source self-hostable app that tracks, visualizes, and manages location data from various sources with features like privacy settings, family sharing, and a replay tool for transportation modes.

Anker’s last-gen sleep buds are nearly 40 percent off ahead of daylight saving time The Verge

Anker's last-gen Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds are currently offered for $113.99, nearly 40% off their usual price, as a sleep aid ahead of daylight saving time.

Lenovo’s new ThinkPads score 10/10 for repairability Hacker News (Best)

Lenovo's latest ThinkPad T-series models score a perfect 10 out of 10 on repairability, demonstrating exceptional durability and engineering.

Don't become an engineering manager Hacker News (Best)

Engineering managers risk losing valuable technical skills due to the rise of AI coding tools and the rapidly evolving nature of technology, making it a less attractive career path.

AI & Machine Learning4

MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max Hacker News (Best)

Apple's new MacBook Pro models feature M5 Pro and M5 Max processors offering up to 7.8x faster AI performance, 6.9x faster LLM processing, and 5.2x faster 3D rendering compared to previous generations.

[D] Quantified analysis of 2,218 Gary Marcus claims - two independent LLM pipelines, scored against evidence r/MachineLearning

A study analyzed 2,218 of Gary Marcus's claims using two LLM pipelines, finding that 52% were supported, 34% mixed, and 6.4% contradicted, with technical observations scoring highest while bubble predictions fared worst.

GPT‑5.3 Instant Hacker News (Best)

GPT-5.3 Instant improves ChatGPT's conversational flow, accuracy, and relevance by reducing unnecessary refusals and providing more helpful answers, particularly in everyday scenarios.

Which one of you is this r/homelab

The post features a nonsensical, unstructured text resembling random characters and symbols.

Norwegian News10

Han har kjent Jagland i over 50 år: – Enten har de blitt solblinde eller så har de mista gangsynet Nettavisen

Norwegian politician Haakon Blankenborg, known for his long association with Thorbjørn Jagland and other prominent political figures, expresses shock over the revelations of Jeffrey Epstein's connection to key Norwegian officials, suggesting it indicates either widespread blindness or loss of judgment.

Hadde tilgang på hemmelige dokumenter fra Oslo-prosessen TV2

Journalist Odd Karsten Tveit claims to have access to 18 secret documents from the Oslo process not found in official archives, raising questions about completeness of U.S. Department of State's records.

NFF om Haikin: – Vi håper at han skal bli norsk VG

NFF expresses hope that Nikita Haikin will become a Norwegian citizen and be part of the national team for the upcoming World Cup.

– Jeg husker at vi kom av toget. Det var 16 minusgrader ute Nettavisen

Nigerian couple Chidimma and Chukwuemeka Echebiri share their experience adapting to Norway's cold climate after a 16-year-old minus degree trip, blending family life with research on innovation and biotechnology.

Norske Hamid Amini (46) drept i Iran: – Dypt rystende TV2

Norwegian journalist Hamid Amini (46) was killed in an Israeli-American air raid on Iran on February 28, 2026, according to his Norwegian employer DNV.

Vedtar nye iPad-innstramminger i skolen TV2

The Norwegian parliament is set to approve new regulations requiring schools to provide ad-free and distraction-free digital devices, with strict controls over content and parental oversight.

Vi kan ikkje fortsetja med dette. Det er ei umenneskeleg styreform Stavanger Aftenblad

Norway's monarchy is described as an "unhuman form of rule" that prevents citizens from exercising their right to self-determination.

Nordmenn er sjukleg opptekne av alkoholhaldig drikke Stavanger Aftenblad

Nordmenn er sjukleg opptekne av alkoholhaldig drikke til maten, anbefalingar fra kinesarane om å la maten stå i sentrum.

Norske Hamid (46) drept i Iran Dagbladet

Norske Hamid Amini (46) mistet livet den 28. februar i et luftangrep mot Iran.

Utsetter satsinger TV2

Norwegian and SAS suspend flights to conflict-affected areas like Tel Aviv and Beirut due to safety concerns following the Iran crisis.

Homelab & Self-Hosting4

I tunneled YouTube TV home… then GPS showed up r/selfhosted

A tech enthusiast seeks a solution to watch local YouTube TV channels without needing to spoof GPS, considering self-hosting a Docker-based Android environment for location verification.

My First Homelab r/homelab

The author shares their setup of a home lab with multiple servers and devices including Elitedesk G5 and G4 computers, Orange Pi Zero 3 and 2W, NAS, router, and various storage solutions.

I'm reluctant to verify my identity or age for any online services Hacker News (Best)

The author expresses reluctance to verify identity or age for most online services due to concerns about privacy and sociological implications.

I don't think you understand honey... r/homelab

A homelab enthusiast posted a complex and seemingly random string of characters, likely as a prank or artistic expression.

Programming & Python5

Made a networking library for multiplayer games -- pump() once per frame and forget about sockets r/Python

repod is a high-level networking library for multiplayer games in Python, abstracting away socket management and asyncio complexities, allowing developers to easily handle network events through simple class methods.

PDF Oxide -- Fast PDF library for Python with engine in Rust (0.8ms mean, MIT/Apache license) r/Python

pdf_oxide, a Rust-based PDF library for Python, offers fast text extraction, markdown conversion, and PDF creation with MIT/Apache licensing, significantly outperforming other libraries in speed and compatibility.

I built a cryptographic commitment platform with FastAPI and Bitcoin timestamps (MIT licensed) r/Python

Developed a Python-based, cryptographic commitment platform using FastAPI and Bitcoin timestamps for secure, verifiable predictions or decisions.

Google just open-sourced cel-expr-python (CEL) — safe, typed expressions for Python (C++ wrapper) r/Python

Google has open-sourced cel-expr-python, a native Python API for evaluating CEL expressions with type safety and support for extensions.

formualizer: an Arrow-backed spreadsheet engine - 320+ functions, incremental recalc, PyO3 + Rust r/Python

formualizer is a Rust-based spreadsheet engine with PyO3 bindings that evaluates 320+ Excel functions incrementally, supports custom Python formulas, and works on any platform where Python runs.

Cybersecurity2

Homebox v0.42.0 Released r/selfhosted

Homebox v0.42.0 is released with bug fixes, currency formatting improvements, enhanced translation support, and security patches addressing CVEs.

Is your home lab secure? (A discussion of home lab security) r/homelab

A smart card reader with built-in encryption and FIDO2 authentication can significantly enhance home lab security, providing a more robust alternative to traditional methods like SSH and 2FA.