Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (October 18, 2023)
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<h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
<p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for October 18, 2023 :</p>
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What is the Demoscene? An obscure but influential art form
Summary: In an interview with On the Arts, demoscener Filipe Cruz discusses the Demoscene, a subculture of digital art focused on audiovisual presentations called demos. Originating from the game piracy scene in the late 80s, the Demoscene community has evolved into a global phenomenon with events held worldwide. Demoscene creations often push the boundaries of computer hardware and artistic expression. UNESCO has recently labeled Demoscene as intangible culture in some countries, potentially opening doors for future events and recognition.
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USB-C teardown with CT scans: Thunderbolt and more
Summary: Apple's iPhone 15 replaces the Lightning cable with USB-C, prompting a comparison of various USB-C cables. Apple's Thunderbolt 4 cable offers data transfer speeds of 40 Gb/s and 100 W charging for $129. Amazon Basics' USB-C cable costs 1/10th the price, providing 60 W charging and 480 Mbps data transfer. The $5.59 NiceTQ USB-C cable claims 10 Gbps data transfer but only supports USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps. The ATYFUER USB-C cable, priced at $3.89, is advertised for charging only but has USB 2.0 data transfer capabilities.