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The article explains how to convert dual fisheye videos from an LG 360 camera to equirectangular format using ffmpeg with specific v360 filter parameters. This conversion is necessary for proper playback in spherical mode on platforms like YouTube and VLC.

Dr Lucy Rogers' book "Up - A scientist's guide to the magic above us" is a personal and accessible exploration of science above our heads. Written in a casual tone, it combines science, anecdotes, and the thrill of discovery while encouraging domestic science.

The reviewer finds Kim Choyeop's short story collection "If We Cannot Go at the Speed of Light" disappointing, describing it as dreary and insipid with excessive exposition and infodumping rather than natural plot development.

The article discusses the Friend-Of-A-Friend (FOAF) concept for establishing trust relationships through social graphs. It notes that FOAF implementations have varied over time, ranging from complex cryptography and key-signing ceremonies to XML RDF formats.

OpenBenches, a crowdsourced website cataloging memorial benches, has reached 40,000 entries. The milestone was achieved in March with the addition of a memorial to Dr. Judy John, a contributor to biodiversity work.

The Vitamin String Quartet, an ever-changing group of musicians, performs modern songs in classical style. They have released over 300 albums covering thousands of artists and dominate the Bridgerton soundtrack. Their concert features music from Billie Eilish, Bridgerton, and beyond.

The article describes a file format concept from the early 2000s designed to handle incomplete downloads. It addresses issues where music files were missing seconds at the end or video formats wouldn't play without complete metadata.

The London Philharmonic performed Mark-Anthony Turnage's chaotic "Three Screaming Popes" and Bartók's Violin Concerto No. 1, delivering a delightful and emotional rendition of three different works. Turnage himself appeared on stage to receive applause for his composition.

Nick Bostrom's 2014 book "Superintelligence" examines the potential risks and necessary safeguards for advanced artificial intelligence. The work outlines problems with true AI and proposes strategies to address them before such technology is developed.

The author introduces RSS Club, a series of posts exclusively visible to RSS/Atom subscribers and not accessible via web search engines or social media syndication.

A security researcher discovered that BrowserStack is leaking users' email addresses. The researcher uses unique email addresses for each service and identified BrowserStack as the source of email leaks. This allows tracking which services are responsible for data exposure.

The author created a QR code called "Scan Slowly And See" by cloning banana spots. The post is exclusive to RSS feed subscribers and asks readers to confirm if the QR code works.

Apollo.io claims to have obtained the author's phone number from Parsely, Inc (wpvip.com), which participates in Apollo's customer contributor network by sharing data. The author questions whether WordPress VIP leaked their personal information.

The reviewer expresses initial skepticism about returning to see Avenue Q years after its original West End run. The production raises questions about whether shows need constant updating to stay relevant or can remain preserved as classics.

The reviewer found the book's concept of interrelated stories told in different styles interesting, but was ultimately unconvinced by the execution. The novel features morally ambiguous characters, a briefcase of cash, and philosophical discussions about economic salvation.

The author discusses using RSS over Atom for feed distribution, noting that while called "RSS Club," it could be described as "XML-based distributed feed club." The post also mentions experimenting with local-only and privacy-conscious view tracking for stories.

The article explores the most cost-effective method to maintain a UK mobile number using an eSIM for several years, primarily for SMS-based two-factor authentication purposes, without dealing with physical SIM cards.

Android now prevents photos from sharing location metadata through web file uploads, breaking functionality for sites like OpenBenches that rely on geolocation data embedded in photos. The change affects how photo pickers handle location information when users upload images.

The author discusses the difficulty of passively tracking friends' locations to facilitate spontaneous meetups, contrasting this with serendipitous encounters at events like FOSDEM. They express frustration about missing opportunities to connect with friends in the same area due to lack of location awareness.

RSS Club is a WordPress feature that creates posts visible only to RSS/Atom subscribers, not on the website itself. The article explains how to implement this functionality for WordPress sites.

The book examines the history of Scottish witch trials and explores why women were accused of witchcraft, what happened during the trials, and the modern consequences of those events. It also briefly covers English and international witch trials while examining whether witchcraft was considered real at the time.