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October 3, 2023

Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (October 03, 2023)

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        <h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
        <p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for October 03, 2023 :</p>

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Daktilo: Turn Your Keyboard into a Typewriter

https://github.com/orhun/daktilo

Summary: Daktilo is a command-line program that turns your keyboard into a typewriter by playing typewriter sounds every time you press a key. It offers customizable keypress sounds and built-in sound presets for an enjoyable typing experience. Available for installation via Cargo and Arch Linux, Daktilo can be configured with a TOML format configuration file. Users can create custom presets and define key configurations for various events. The project is open-source and available on GitHub.

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Detroit man steals 800 gallons using Bluetooth to hack gas pumps at station

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-man-steals-800-gallons-using-bluetooth-to-hack-gas-pumps-at-station

Summary: A Detroit man stole 800 gallons of gas by hacking gas pumps using Bluetooth. The scam involves overriding the pump system with a cellphone's Bluetooth connection, allowing for free gas. The theft, which amounts to nearly $3,000, has prompted gas station owners to be on high alert.

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