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Europe deciding whether 6 GHz is Wi-Fi or cellular space β€’ The Register

Europe deciding whether 6 GHz is Wi-Fi or cellular space β€’ The Register

✨ Explore this must-read post from Hacker News πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: βœ… Main takeaway: A row is brewing in Europe over the 6 GHz part of the wireless spectrum, between those who believe it should be licensed for use by cellular networks and others that want it reserved for Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi Alliance and the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) have published open letters addressed to "EU digital ministers," expressing concerns that the upper 6 GHz band (6425 to 7125 MHz) may be rendered off-limits to Wi-Fi networks in European Union countries. At the heart of the problem is that newer…
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Tony Foster: Painting on the Edge Review – Dive into the research on extreme landscape painting | film

Tony Foster: Painting on the Edge Review – Dive into the research on extreme landscape painting | film

πŸ’₯ Explore this insightful post from Culture | The Guardian πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Film,Documentary films,Painting,Conservation,Environment,Culture,Art and design,Art βœ… Key idea: TTraveling with Tony Foster comes with a disclaimer. According to the terms of the contract signed by the British painter's potential companions: "You must have sufficient personal insurance to be able to transport your body home in the event of death." Or as he warned beforehand: β€œThere will be times on this trip when you wish you were anywhere else.” Fortunately, there is a silver lining to Foster's expeditions into the deep wilderness in search of the perfect watercolor vantage…
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Why does VAR intervene in some penalties and not others?

Why does VAR intervene in some penalties and not others?

πŸ”₯ Explore this insightful post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ“Œ Main takeaway: If Doku gets a penalty, what's the difference between Byrne's challenge on Ouattara, which was not given and meaning the Brentford player was booked for diving?It comes down to 'calling the score' and the directive asking VAR to consider the attacker's motives and how he fell to the ground.Dooku fell in a predictable manner from the contact, but Wataru threw himself to the ground theatrically. This is counted against the striker in the VAR review.We can look at the penalty awarded to Arsenal against Leeds by…
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Lenskart recovers from a tepid opening to close the first day slightly above its IPO price

Lenskart recovers from a tepid opening to close the first day slightly above its IPO price

πŸ’₯ Discover this trending post from TechCrunch πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Startups,India IPO,IPO,Lenskart βœ… Main takeaway: Lenskart shares recovered after a weak start to finish just above their offering price on Monday, in the wake of the Indian eyewear retailer's 72.8 billion rupee ($821 million) initial public offering (IPO) that sold within hours but sparked controversy over its valuation. The stock opened at INR 395, below its IPO price of INR 402, and fell as much as 11% to INR 356.10 during the session before recovering to close at INR 404.55. The closing price valued Lenskart at approximately INR 702 billion…
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Abi Tierney: Welsh Rugby Union chief executive returns to work

Abi Tierney: Welsh Rugby Union chief executive returns to work

πŸ’₯ Read this insightful post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ’‘ Key idea: Collier-Keywood has taken on additional responsibilities during Tierney's absence and will continue to do so ahead of her orderly transition to full-time.Malcolm Wall, who chairs the Professional Rugby Board (PRB) and remains a Director of the WRU Board, will continue to spend additional time supporting executive leadership in the proposed implementation of the new model for elite rugby in Wales.The WRU executive team also includes Geraint John (Community Director), Leighton Davies (Chief Commercial Officer), Lydia Stirling (Chief People Officer), Dave Redden (Director of Rugby and Elite…
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What tiny houses are really suitable for – and when do they actually make financial sense?

What tiny houses are really suitable for – and when do they actually make financial sense?

✨ Check out this awesome post from Investopedia | Expert Financial Advice and Markets News πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Buying a Home,Mortgage,Personal Finance πŸ’‘ Key idea: Key takeaways Smaller homes can lower your cost of living, but zoning and depreciation make financial calculations more complicated than for smaller homes, which amounts to automatic savings. Minimalists, environmentally minded individuals, retirees, and small families are more likely to choose a micro lifestyle. Downsides include limited space, difficult financing, and hidden expenses that detract from the appeal. Many may believe that tiny homes guarantee instant savings and a debt-free life, citing prices as low…
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DNS Provider Quad9 Sees Piracy Blocking Orders as “Existential Threat” * TorrentFreak

DNS Provider Quad9 Sees Piracy Blocking Orders as “Existential Threat” * TorrentFreak

πŸ’₯ Discover this must-read post from Hacker News πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: βœ… Main takeaway: Home > Anti-Piracy > Site Blocking > Non-profit DNS resolver Quad9 reports that legal battles over pirate site blocking have become an "existential threat" to its service. In a recent blog post, the Swiss foundation argues that while tech giants like Google and Cloudflare can absorb the legal and engineering costs, smaller organizations cannot. The warning comes after Quad9 decided not to represent itself at a French court due to a lack of financial resources. In May 2024, the Paris Judicial Court ordered Google, Cloudflare, and…
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Why was teenage David Bowie so rebellious?

Why was teenage David Bowie so rebellious?

πŸš€ Read this trending post from BBC Culture πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ’‘ Main takeaway: On November 12, 1964, the would-be pop star told the BBC that cruelty to men with thick hair "must stop". It was a bold move, but it hinted at the unconventional spirit that Bowie carried into a career marked by courageous innovation.We're used to seeing strange photos of future stars in the high school yearbook, barely recognizable before fame changed them. This 1964 BBC TV clip is different. The 17-year-old sitting in the current affairs studio is unmistakably David Bowie, although at the time he was…
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Canadian Premier League final: Atletico Ottawa’s ‘icy kick’ lights up blizzard-hit final

Canadian Premier League final: Atletico Ottawa’s ‘icy kick’ lights up blizzard-hit final

πŸš€ Check out this awesome post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ“Œ Main takeaway: It was coined the β€œIce Kick” – the stunning volley that lit up the Canadian Premier League final.The match, played in the middle of a snowstorm in Ottawa with the temperature dipping to -8 degrees Celsius, had it all and was presented in the most Canadian way.Host team AtlΓ©tico Ottawa won its first title – the North Star Cup – with a 2-1 overtime win over Cavalry FC of Calgary.But that hardly tells the whole story.The match was repeatedly postponed so that snow could be…
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Lice checking, crafts, and being touched by strangers: inside an ASMR role-playing resort

Lice checking, crafts, and being touched by strangers: inside an ASMR role-playing resort

πŸ’₯ Check out this awesome post from WIRED πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Culture,Culture / Digital Culture,Goosebumps πŸ“Œ Here’s what you’ll learn: β€œIt's time to β€œCheck your lice,” a woman passes by Mrs. K whispers directly into my ear as she begins running her fingers into my scalp and through each strand of hair. I'm in a dark room, oriental flute music plays in the background as I sit across from my partner, whose hair is also being stroked by a stranger. We close our eyes so we don't burst out laughing.β€œWell kids, no one wants to start their first day of…
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