These Gyms’ Most Intimidating Machine: The Front Door

At the 60 or so PureGyms that have sprung up around New York and New Jersey, members must tap their phones to enter a narrow ...
The Fabricator

XYZ, YBC, and LRA: understanding coordinate systems for CNC tube bending

Y, B, and C relate to the axis names most manufacturers use on CNC tube benders. LRA stands for length, rotation, and angle, ...
Mid-Day

From cigarettes to gutkha: What changes under the new tobacco tax rules from Feb 1, 2026

The government has notified February 1 as the date from which additional excise duty on tobacco products, and a health cess ...
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What it takes to machine a perfect cigarette roller

This video documents the complete machining process behind a fully functional cigarette roller built from scratch. Every component is designed, machined, and assembled with precision to ensure smooth, ...
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This AI Vending Machine Was Tricked Into Giving Away Everything

Anthropic installed an AI-powered vending machine in the WSJ office. The LLM, named Claudius, was responsible for autonomously purchasing inventory from wholesalers, setting prices, tracking inventory ...