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“Release day has arrived for the new Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12, with the new iPhone 18 Pro arriving on doorsteps across the country starting this morning.”— 9to5Mac · full quotes →
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JJ Con 2026 talk surveys version control ecosystem tools

Developer talks through jj configuration, commands, and integrations; jj bisect and bookmark features now bundled into core.

2 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 20 began Sep 20now 4 pieces · 2 sources · 4 comments
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№290 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 4 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“I'm happy to report that today we don't need tug anymore, because jj bookmark advance now do the same thing that tug used to do.”— Andre Arko, JJ Con 2026 speaker · Beyond jj: config & tools ecosystem (article) · full quotes →
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NYT investigation: AGI House racked up 37 police incidents since 2022

A prominent AI networking house in the Bay Area drew dozens of police calls, mostly over parties, as such group houses have multiplied with…

12 pieces of coverage since Sep 21 Sep 21now 12 pieces · 3 sources · 3 comments
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№291 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 12 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Investigation: AI hacker house AGI House had 37 incidents logged by police since 2022, many for party-related complaints, as Bay Area tech houses proliferate”— New York Times · full quotes →
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App 'ZuckOff' Lets Strangers Detect Nearby Meta Smart Glasses

A Polish developer's free Bluetooth scanner flags Meta's camera glasses as backlash over covert filming grows.

17 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 16 began Sep 16now 22 pieces · 3 sources · 352 comments
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№292 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 22 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“We as a society have the right to at least know that someone is recording.”— Pawel Szydlowski, App developer · New York Post · full quotes →
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David Pogue tests new AI Siri: 115 of 125 tasks succeed

Tech writer runs comprehensive tests on Apple's overhauled voice assistant, finding high success rate but a learning curve for users.

2 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 18 began Sep 18now 3 pieces · 2 sources
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№293 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 3 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“The hardest part will be getting out of the habit of opening apps, and remembering that you have Siri.”— David Pogue · full quotes →
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Google launches Googlebooks: new OS blends Android, Chrome, Linux

Premium laptops from five manufacturers starting at $899 USD offer deep Google Gemini integration and Android app access.

2 pieces of coverage since Sep 21 Sep 21now 2 pieces · 1 source
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№294 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 2 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Its laptop revolution is in full swing, and it's powered by a completely new OS that blends Chrome, Android and Linux in pretty interesting ways.”— T3, Tech publication · Press · full quotes →
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Apple Settlement Website Opens for Siri AI Delayed-Launch Claims

Eligible iPhone owners can now file claims for up to $95 each from Apple's $250 million false-advertising settlement through December 21.

64 pieces of coverage since Sep 20 Sep 20now 64 pieces · 7 sources · 2 comments
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№295 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 64 pieces from 7 sources · ranked by recent attention

“to stay focused on delivering the most innovative products and services to our users”— Apple, Company statement on settlement · full quotes →
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Backlash Grows Against Flock Cameras as Crime-Reduction Claims Are Challenged

An Institute for Justice analysis undercuts a study Flock Safety uses to defend its license-plate readers, as a wave of physical sabotage…

1 piece of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 16 began Sep 16now 9 pieces · 5 sources · 25 comments
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№296 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 9 pieces from 5 sources · ranked by recent attention

“My @nytimes.com piece about the rebellion against Flock will be in print tomorrow and that's pretty cool.”Evan Greer— Evan Greer · full quotes →
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Gmail adds 'Copy code' shortcut for 2FA on Android and iOS

New inbox button lets users grab two-factor authentication codes without opening emails.

3 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 19 began Sep 19now 4 pieces · 3 sources
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№297 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 4 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Tap the button, and Gmail copies the code directly to your clipboard, ready to paste into the app or website asking for it. There's no need to open the email…”— Android Authority · full quotes →
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Developer filters AI scrapers from blog analytics using GoatCounter

A blogger replaces logging with privacy-friendly analytics to cut false visitor counts from 2,000 to 200 per day.

11 pieces of coverage since Sep 20 Sep 20now 11 pieces · 2 sources · 9 comments
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№299 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 11 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“I had a blog for 10 years, with analytics. Now I have a new one that's been running for 12 years without, and I don't miss the numbers.”— benoliver999 · full quotes →
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Amazon blocks Meta's Muse AI agent over unauthorized shopping access

Amazon banned Meta's new AI shopping assistant from its site, citing security concerns and lack of prior notice.

2 pieces of coverage since Sep 21 Sep 21now 2 pieces · 1 source
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№300 (page 9) · newest development 2d ago · 2 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention

“We think it's fairly straightforward that third-party applications that offer to make purchases on behalf of customers from other businesses should operate…”— Amazon spokesperson · full quotes →
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Nvidia RTX 60 series pushed to 2028, leaker says — skipping 2027 entirely

Prominent leaker Kopite7Kimi claims next-gen gaming GPUs delayed as Nvidia prioritizes data center products.

2 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 15 began Sep 15now 7 pieces · 3 sources
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№301 (page 9) · newest development 2d ago · 7 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Unfortunately, GR20x is a product from 2028. That means they have postponed again.”— Kopite7Kimi, Hardware leaker · X (Twitter) / Tom's Hardware · full quotes →
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Apple's Smart Home Hub Could Launch in October With Siri AI

Internal tests show the J490 device is nearly ready, featuring facial recognition and an AI-powered Siri assistant.

10 pieces of coverage since Sep 20 Sep 20now 30 pieces · 5 sources
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№302 (page 9) · newest development 4d ago · 30 pieces from 5 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Apple's long-awaited smart home hub could be introduced "as early as next month," according to Mark Gurman in the latest Power On newsletter”— Mark Gurman, Bloomberg reporter · Press · full quotes →
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iPhone 18 Pro Max variable aperture transforms smartphone photography

Apple's new physical f-stop system on the 48MP main lens marks a major shift from software-based portrait modes.

1 piece of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 19 began Sep 19now 3 pieces · 3 sources
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№303 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 3 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“The iPhone 18 Pro Max main camera's new variable aperture is a huge deal and, in my limited experience, I can already see that it could transform iPhone…”— TechRadar reviewer · full quotes →
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Blog post on deterministic core architecture gains attention

An article refining functional programming patterns for legacy code circulates across tech communities.

6 pieces of coverage since Sep 20 Sep 20now 6 pieces · 4 sources · 19 comments
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№304 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 6 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Fourteen years ago, Gary Bernhardt coined the term Functional Core, Imperative Shell. Like most good ideas in computing it was not entirely new, but his…”— Author, Blog author · outdata.net · full quotes →
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Apple's iPhone Handoff lets users share one number across two iPhones

iOS 27 feature enables seamless switching between two devices on the same carrier account, with T-Mobile and Telekom currently supporting…

3 pieces of coverage since Sep 20 Sep 20now 3 pieces · 2 sources
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№305 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 3 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“If you use two iPhones, you no longer need to run separate carrier accounts for each of them, thanks to a new iOS 27 feature: iPhone Handoff.”— Engadget · full quotes →
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Eben Upton's FT interview needles Silicon Valley's AI evangelists

In an FT 'Lunch with the FT' profile, the Raspberry Pi founder mixes skepticism of AI hype with acknowledgment that AI is fueling…

1 piece of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 18 began Sep 18now 6 pieces · 4 sources
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№306 (page 9) · newest development 4d ago · 6 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Another fantastic Lunch with the FT. This interview with Raspberry Pi founder Eben Upton is a wonderful companion piece to the current messianic commotion…”— @robcrilly · full quotes →
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Seldo proposes forcing payment for open-source software

A developer argues the free-software market is unsustainable and sketches a mechanism to compel funding.

40 pieces of coverage since Sep 20 Sep 20now 40 pieces · 3 sources · 206 comments
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№307 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 40 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“The equilibrium we've landed on is very specific. The evolutionarily stable strategy for a piece of software is "anybody may use this for anything, including…”— Seldo · Hacker News · full quotes →
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Designer criticizes CleanShot v5 settings redesign as UI regression

Marcin Wichary argues the app bulldozed carefully crafted v4 settings to chase macOS design trends that are themselves flawed.

4 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 19 began Sep 19now 6 pieces · 3 sources · 3 comments
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№308 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 6 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Such a well articulated defense of usability in the face of an increasingly indifferent platform owner. No, we do not have to follow the platform when the…”— jonsterling · full quotes →
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OpenAI, Anthropic expansion drives up Singapore office rents

AI companies are straining the city's already tight property market as they respond to government incentives.

2 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 20 began Sep 20now 3 pieces · 2 sources
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№309 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 3 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“AI companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, are putting pressure on office rents in Singapore as they embark on expansion in response to government overtures”— Financial Times · Press · full quotes →
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Musk announces Boring Company hyperloop tunnel between Austin and San Antonio

Elon Musk says a precursor Hyperloop tunnel could cut the Austin–San Antonio trip from 2.5 hours to under 30 minutes.

2 pieces of coverage since Sep 20 Sep 20now 2 pieces · 2 sources · 1.2k comments
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№310 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 2 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Boring Company is working on a simple, precursor Hyperloop tunnel between Austin and San Antonio (>200 mph).”— @elonmusk, Founder, Boring Company · X · full quotes →
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Satechi's Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock reviewed as ideal Mac mini companion

9to5Mac finds the $399.99 dock pairs well with the M6 Mac mini but notes thermal concerns and high price.

6 pieces of coverage since Sep 20 Sep 20now 6 pieces · 2 sources
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№311 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 6 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“I will say, it's a bit pricey at $399.99, so it's likely hard to justify for most people unless you're super obsessed with running everything through one dock…”— Michael Burkhardt · full quotes →
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ScrollEd pitches TikTok-style textbook app at Disrupt

Palo Alto startup turns educational PDFs into short-form video feeds with AI-generated content and quizzes.

7 pieces of coverage since Sep 20 Sep 20now 7 pieces · 3 sources · 1 comments
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№312 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 7 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Maybe someone should tell them that students making their own "content" from the material would be much more effective for learning...”— drsturg.bsky.social · full quotes →
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Reviewer tests Aoostar WTR Pro NAS with FreeBSD and Linux

A hobbyist evaluates the compact Ryzen-based NAS on open-source operating systems, focusing on power consumption and physical design.

1 piece of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 19 began Sep 19now 3 pieces · 3 sources · 5 comments
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№313 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 3 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Finding a NAS that provides NVMe and SATA storage while being tiny enough to sit in my 10" rack, have a CPU that's not hogging, use a small amount of watts and…”— Mr_Minderbinder (Tumfatig author) · Tumfatig.net review · full quotes →
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Ogre Battle 64 Recompilation Project Reaches 99.05% Completion

Developer using DeepSeek AI achieves near-total static recompilation of N64 classic to native PC executable via N64Recomp toolchain.

10 pieces of coverage since Sep 20 Sep 20now 10 pieces · 2 sources · 48 comments
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№314 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 10 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“So I've no clue how all this recompiling works, but why does the result of this process still need hardware that is at least two decades newer in order to run?”— nebalee · full quotes →
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Resident Evil 4 GameCube decompilation completed byte-for-byte

A developer has published a complete reverse-engineered C/C++ reconstruction of RE4's Nov 2004 prototype that compiles identically to the…

14 pieces of coverage since Sep 20 Sep 20now 14 pieces · 3 sources · 99 comments
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№315 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 14 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“A complete, byte-identical decompilation of Resident Evil 4 for the Nintendo GameCube: the G4BE08 debug build (the "Nov 25 2004" prototype, both discs), whose…”— github.com/adonis-singh/re4 repository · full quotes →
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Engineer retreats from AI enthusiasm after witnessing workplace exhaustion

A tech leader questions uncritical AI adoption after observing human cost of relentless automation.

10 pieces of coverage since Sep 20 Sep 20now 10 pieces · 2 sources · 45 comments
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№316 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 10 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“What's more concerning is witnessing the cognitive decline, for example struggling to debug straight forward problems… which really ties back to the whole…”— oenton · full quotes →
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Apple scrapped a slimmer Apple Pencil built for iPhone Duo over technical snags

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman details why Apple abandoned a hinge-mounted stylus for iPhone Duo, leaving Pencil support delayed until late 2026.

1 piece of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 20 began Sep 20now 11 pieces · 3 sources
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№317 (page 9) · newest development 4d ago · 11 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“A new stylus was originally planned and scrapped due to technical snags, so Apple pivoted for supporting the iPad Apple Pencils.”— Mark Gurman · full quotes →
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Apple's A20 Pro doubles on-device AI speed on 27B model in iPhone 18 Pro test

A hands-on demo shows the new chip running a 27-billion-parameter model twice as fast as the iPhone 17 Pro's A19 Pro.

4 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 20 began Sep 20now 7 pieces · 4 sources · 4 comments
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№318 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 7 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention

“WTF, The iPhone 18 Pro just ran a 27B model locally at twice the speed of the 17 Pro.”— @0x0SojalSec · full quotes →
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Huawei criminal trial opens in Brooklyn on theft, fraud, sanctions charges

US prosecutors allege the Chinese tech giant stole from Cisco and T-Mobile and violated Iran sanctions; Huawei says it's ordinary business…

4 pieces of coverage since Sep 20 Sep 20now 4 pieces · 3 sources
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“the Chinese government firmly opposes the US side's suppression and containment of Chinese enterprises”— Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson · full quotes →
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w64devkit maintainer recaps a year of code-signing, immutable releases, multilib

Nullprogram's retrospective details how co-maintainer Peter0x44 helped add signed, immutable releases and a multilib x64 toolchain to the…

2 pieces of coverage since Sep 20 Sep 20now 4 pieces · 4 sources · 2 comments
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№320 (page 9) · newest development 4d ago · 4 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Peter0x44 joined as co-maintainer, and has pushed the project in good, new directions, with ideas I would never have considered.”— w64devkit maintainer, Project maintainer · Hacker News · full quotes →
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Radius relaunches as Meetup alternative on Hacker News

Developer rebuilds community event platform, faces skepticism on UI and market positioning.

16 pieces of coverage since Sep 20 Sep 20now 16 pieces · 2 sources · 76 comments
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№321 (page 9) · newest development 2d ago · 16 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“I've had a bunch of recruitment agencies and similar companies try to create groups - I'm mostly managing to flag those and keep them down with a combination…”— radius89 · full quotes →
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OpenAI's ChatGPT ad pixel tracks users across other websites via __obi cookie

Independent research shows a cross-site cookie ties ChatGPT accounts to browsing on advertiser sites, including pages tied to medical, debt…

64 pieces of coverage since Sep 20 Sep 20now 67 pieces · 5 sources · 413 comments
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№322 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 67 pieces from 5 sources · ranked by recent attention

“So many websites and apps now adding ChatGPT ad trackers ? The whole thing is way worst than you can imagine.”— nixCraft · full quotes →
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Actively maintained Motif fork discovered

A developer has been keeping the 1989 Unix toolkit updated, surprising the community.

21 pieces of coverage since Sep 20 Sep 20now 21 pieces · 2 sources · 22 comments
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№323 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 21 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Hah! That's a friend of mine. I'll have to let him know he's internet famous.”— lorddimwit · full quotes →
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Emilua developer publishes software sandboxing guide

Technical essay on implementing sandboxing practices circulates across developer communities.

36 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 17 began Sep 17now 38 pieces · 3 sources · 59 comments
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№324 (page 9) · newest development 3d ago · 38 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Diving into the territory of software sandboxing is diving into mostly uncharted territory. The necessary pieces to implement good sandboxing in your software…”— Emilua developer, Blog author · blog.emilua.org · full quotes →
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