Argus Digest: test

Source contribution summary for this digest
Source	Type	Included	Scored	28d Digest Rate	28d Avg Score	28d Hotlist Hit	7d Article Age	28d Confidence
Guardian	news	1	88	2%	0.14	0%	4.0h	Stable
Hacker News	commentary	1	27	5%	0.16	0%	9.8h	Stable
NYT front page	news	1	22	3%	0.05	0%	6.5h	Stable
MyFT	news	1	19	2%	0.03	0%	4.0h	Stable
Tom’s Hardware	news	1	18	5%	0.10	0%	7.9h	Stable
Reddit BetterOffline	news	1	15	4%	0.07	0%	6.7h	Stable
ZD Net	news	1	12	5%	0.09	0%	8.4h	Stable
Medium Artificial Intelligence (keyword)	commentary	1	10	3%	0.07	0%	0.9h	Stable
TechCrunch	news	1	10	5%	0.07	0%	9.2h	Stable
The Verge	news	1	10	10%	0.13	0%	7.4h	Stable
Ars Technical All News	news	1	9	9%	0.11	0%	9.5h	Stable
The Atlantic	news	1	9	8%	0.10	0%	8.9h	Stable
The Onion	news	1	7	18%	0.38	0%	7.1h	Stable
Atlas Obscura	commentary	1	3	~52%	~0.64	~0%	6.1h	Low sample
Oddity Central	commentary	1	3	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	12.0h	Collecting
Bloomberg Markets	news	0	27	1%	0.01	0%	4.0h	Stable
R/Buttcoin	news	0	22	2%	0.04	0%	5.1h	Stable
Zero Hedge	commentary	0	22	1%	0.02	0%	8.0h	Stable
Reddit R/Bitcoin	news	0	20	2%	0.05	0%	6.1h	Stable
Reddit R/CryptoMarkets	news	0	20	0%	0.02	0%	5.5h	Stable
Reddit R/DayTrading	news	0	19	0%	0.02	0%	6.3h	Stable
R/Artificial	news	0	18	6%	0.10	0%	6.6h	Stable
Reddit AI Wars	news	0	17	4%	0.09	0%	4.9h	Stable
WSJ US Business	news	0	15	2%	0.03	0%	6.9h	Stable
Reddit AntiAI	news	0	13	5%	0.09	0%	6.3h	Stable
R/Scams	commentary	0	12	2%	0.04	0%	6.3h	Stable
Reddit R/PennyStocks	news	0	12	0%	0.01	0%	6.4h	Stable
Bogleheads forum	news	0	10	2%	0.02	0%	1.0h	Stable
Book Riot	commentary	0	10	13%	0.22	0%	9.9h	Stable
r/WSB	commentary	0	10	~0%	~0.02	~0%	9.2h	Low sample
Medium AI (keyword)	commentary	0	9	6%	0.07	0%	0.9h	Stable
India Times	news	0	8	0%	0.01	0%	3.4h	Stable
Futurism	news	0	7	9%	0.13	0%	6.5h	Stable
Seeking Alpha News	commentary	0	7	0%	0.01	0%	1.5h	Stable
R/PredictionMarkets	other	0	6	2%	0.05	0%	7.9h	Stable
WSJ Social Economy	news	0	6	1%	0.00	0%	7.1h	Stable
WSJ Tech	news	0	6	2%	0.05	0%	6.9h	Stable
NYT Economy	news	0	4	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	5.1h	Collecting
Reddit Skeptic	news	0	4	13%	0.10	0%	7.6h	Stable
Wired AI News	news	0	4	~8%	~0.10	~0%	8.4h	Low sample
Economist: Sci & Tech	news	0	2	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	4.8h	Collecting
FT Alphaville	news	0	2	~12%	~0.10	~0%	5.1h	Low sample
R/RealEstate	news	0	2	2%	0.03	0%	5.6h	Stable
Reddit R/CryptoMoonShots	news	0	2	~4%	~0.05	~0%	6.7h	Low sample
Reddit R/Ethereum	news	0	2	~2%	~0.04	~0%	5.2h	Low sample
Reddit R/FuturesTrading	news	0	2	0%	0.01	0%	6.4h	Stable
Rod Dubitsky's substack	commentary	0	2	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	3.3h	Collecting
Subreddit R/Options	news	0	2	0%	0.01	0%	6.9h	Stable
Venture Beat	commentary	0	2	~0%	~0.04	~0%	4.1h	Low sample
Ars Technica All Features	news	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	8.9h	Collecting
BIG by Matt Stoller	commentary	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	8.0h	Collecting
Daring Fireball	commentary	0	1	~17%	~0.14	~0%	7.6h	Low sample
Economist: Finance & Economics	news	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	2.6h	Collecting
FDIC	policy_release	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	7.9h	Collecting
Grumpy Economist (Cochrane)	commentary	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	8.7h	Collecting
Latent Space	commentary	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	5.2h	Collecting
Net Interest (Marc Rubinstein)	commentary	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	3.2h	Collecting
Next Event Horizon Substack	news	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	9.0h	Collecting
Polymarket Substack	news	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	11.5h	Collecting
Popular Information Substack	news	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	9.5h	Collecting
Reddit ArtistHate	news	0	1	~16%	~0.14	~0%	6.9h	Low sample
Silver Bulletin	commentary	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	3.1h	Collecting
a16z	other	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	5.7h	Collecting

Viller Mühle in Goch, Germany

Atlas Obscura | Score: 0.98 | positive | Published: 12:00 Jun 05, 2026 (Eastern)

Viller Mühle, located near the German-Dutch border in Kessel, is a historic site dating back to the 13th century that currently houses a diverse collection curated by puppeteer Heinz Böhmler. Since moving to the abandoned mill in 1994, Böhmler has filled the 19th-century buildings with a wide array of eclectic items, including puppets, vintage games, and various curiosities. The venue is used for theater events, parties, and weddings, and visitors can book guided tours and puppet shows.

Keywords: Viller Mühle, Heinz Böhmler, eccentric collection, puppetry, Goch, oddities, museum of curiosities

Zeus Lands Cameo Role As Trojan Soldier In ‘The Odyssey’

The Onion | Score: 0.90 | positive | Published: 10:08 Jun 05, 2026 (Eastern)

Director Christopher Nolan confirmed that the Greek god Zeus appears in a cameo role as a Trojan soldier in his upcoming film, 'The Odyssey.' Nolan stated the cameo was filmed after Zeus expressed interest in participating while visiting the set in Morocco, though reports indicate the scene was eventually cut due to concerns that public scrutiny regarding Zeus's personal life would distract from the movie.

Keywords: Zeus, The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan, Greek Mythology, Satire, Cameo

Tell us: what’s the weirdest thing your pet has tried to eat?

Guardian | Score: 0.90 | positive | Subscription | Published: 09:41 Jun 05, 2026 (Eastern)

The Guardian is requesting readers to share stories and photographs of the unusual or bizarre items their pets have attempted to eat. The publication provides a form for submissions.

Keywords: dogs, pets, weird behavior, audience participation, animals

Woman Has Late Pet Dog’s Ashes Mixed into Her Eyeliner Tattoo Ink to Have Him with Her Always

Oddity Central | Score: 0.85 | neutral | Published: 05:21 Jun 05, 2026 (Eastern)

UK-based permanent makeup artist Claire Hobson had the ashes of her late dog, Patch, mixed into the ink used for her semi-permanent eyeliner tattoo. Hobson, who lost her pet of 20 years, stated she chose this method to keep him with her during international travel. The procedure was performed by a colleague, and Hobson noted she plans to use more of the ashes during future touch-ups to ensure they remain part of the makeup.

Keywords: pets, tattoo, eyeliner, memorial, oddity, UK

38 Tony Nominees Reveal the Strangest Skills They’ve Picked Up

NYT front page | Score: 0.85 | positive | Subscription | Published: 11:31 Jun 05, 2026 (Eastern)

Actors from several theater productions, including “Giant,” “Fallen Angels,” “The Rocky Horror Show,” and “Ragtime,” discuss the unusual skills they have learned in preparation for their roles.

Keywords: Tony Awards, theatre, acting, celebrity anecdotes, whimsy

When Ed introduced today’s monologue as Better Offlime

Reddit BetterOffline | Score: 0.85 | positive | Published: 12:20 Jun 05, 2026 (Eastern)

A Reddit post in the BetterOffline community shares a GIF highlighting a moment where the podcast host introduced a monologue as 'Better Offlime'.

Keywords: Better Offline, mispronunciation, slips, Reddit, comedy

Photos of the Week: Kite Chase, River Float, Night Harvest

The Atlantic | Score: 0.75 | positive | Subscription | Published: 09:00 Jun 05, 2026 (Eastern)

The Atlantic's weekly photo collection features diverse global events, including a pink-soup festival in Lithuania, wild horses in Germany, a volcanic eruption in Indonesia, and a gathering of Marilyn Monroe look-alikes in California.

Keywords: Lithuania, Pink-soup festival, Wild horses, Volcanic eruption, Marilyn Monroe look-alikes, Photography

Elegoo announces bizarre 3D printer collab with Emoji brand — special edition Centauri Carbon 2 Combo is priced at $489 USD

Tom’s Hardware | Score: 0.75 | positive | Published: 08:00 Jun 05, 2026 (Eastern)

Elegoo has partnered with the emoji brand to release a special edition Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D printer, which is priced at $489 USD.

Keywords: Elegoo, 3D printing, emoji brand, collaborations, consumer electronics

I Turned My AI Roleplays Into Wall Posters — And They Changed My Reality

Medium Artificial Intelligence (keyword) | Score: 0.65 | positive | Published: 14:48 Jun 05, 2026 (Eastern)

This article discusses the author's process of turning AI-generated roleplay transcripts from JanitorAI and imagery from NotebookLM into physical posters to serve as a form of cathartic psychological art.

Keywords: AI, art, home decor, roleplay, catharsis, hobbies

This chunky little tablet got my kid to clean up his toys

The Verge | Score: 0.65 | positive | Published: 09:00 Jun 05, 2026 (Eastern)

The Skylight Buddy is a $139.99 tablet designed to help children track daily routines and chores. Available with an optional subscription, the device serves as a tool for managing tasks for children under six.

Keywords: Skylight Buddy, parenting gadgets, chores, kids, technology

Review: Spider-Noir recaptures the magic of a bygone era

Ars Technical All News | Score: 0.45 | positive | Published: 13:05 Jun 05, 2026 (Eastern)

The Prime Video series 'Spider-Noir' is a live-action production set in 1930s Depression-era New York. Starring Nicolas Cage as Ben Reilly, a hard-boiled private investigator and retired vigilante, the show explores his return to action against the backdrop of organized crime led by Silvermane. Co-showrunners Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot developed the series, which features a cast including Karen Rodriguez, Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, and Jack Huston, and incorporates characters with emerging superpowers.

Keywords: Nicolas Cage, Spider-Noir, Spider-Man, Entertainment, TV Review

The most interesting startups right now want to get you off your phone

TechCrunch | Score: 0.35 | positive | Published: 13:17 Jun 05, 2026 (Eastern)

The latest episode of the Equity podcast explores a trend of startups aiming to encourage in-person social interaction, such as Brynn Putnam’s Board and the DIY cyberdeck movement. The hosts also discuss recent developments in the AI industry, including Anthropic’s confidential IPO filing and Alphabet’s investment in AI.

Keywords: startups, digital detox, Cyberdeck, social experiences, technology trends

ESP32 Bit Pirate, a Hardware Hacking Tool with WebCLI That Speaks Every Protocol

Hacker News | Score: 0.25 | neutral | Published: 03:40 Jun 05, 2026 (Eastern)

ESP32 Bit Pirate is an open-source, ESP32-S3-based firmware designed to function as a multi-protocol hardware hacking tool. Inspired by the Bus Pirate, the software supports sniffing, scripting, and interaction with various digital and radio protocols, including I2C, SPI, UART, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and RFID. Users can interface with the tool through a serial terminal or a web-based command-line interface, and the firmware allows for automation via Python scripts. The project includes documentation, a web-based flasher for installation, and options for hardware expansion via dedicated adapters. The authors note that the firmware is intended solely for educational and diagnostic purposes, cautioning users to comply with legal regulations regarding unauthorized signal transmission and device interaction.

Keywords: ESP32, hardware hacking, WebCLI, electronics, maker projects

The Story of Birds — the mystery of their evolution from dinosaurs

MyFT | Score: 0.25 | neutral | Subscription | Published: 07:56 Jun 05, 2026 (Eastern)

Steve Brusatte explores the evolutionary connection between dinosaurs and birds in his new work, examining the link between species such as the T-Rex and the modern farmyard chicken.

Keywords: evolution, dinosaurs, birds, science, T-Rex

I cracked open a '1,000W' portable charger after it failed me in minutes - the cause was clear (and gooey)

ZD Net | Score: 0.15 | negative | Published: 14:01 Jun 05, 2026 (Eastern)

A ZDNET tech reviewer tested a portable charger marketed as a 1,000W device and found it failed within minutes of use. The device, which exhibited noisy, uneven power output and significant overheating, eventually ceased functioning entirely. Upon disassembly, the author discovered the internal components were covered in ineffective thermal paste and contained bulging, overheated capacitors, concluding that the 1,000W rating was misleading marketing for a low-quality product.

Keywords: portable charger, electronics, consumer advice, gadgets, teardown