25 pointsby prnysoni4 hours ago5 comments
  • splittydev3 hours ago
    Really cool idea, but I'm very careful with installing non-OSS stuff on my computer that records my webcam 24/7. If this was OSS, I'd probably use it.
    • prnysonian hour ago
      Thanks for the feedback. I totally respect the sentiment when it comes to privacy. The repo is now public available under the PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0. https://github.com/pranaycv/EyeRhythm

      It's still not OSS, but the repo is now public to verify what webcam does and also possibly contribute and give suggestions so that it can be improved for better cause. Hope that helps.

  • pluc3 hours ago
    I had an employer who did that inadvertently by taking screenshots of the entire desktop fleet every hour (or was it 30 mins?). Things would freeze for a second and then you would blink.
    • prnysonian hour ago
      That's interesting as well!
  • joshdavham2 hours ago
    Cool idea!

    I will note that since I started wearing contacts, I now have to blink more often in order to prevent my contacts from drying out. This acts as a sorta natural forcing function for blinking at a more healthy rate haha

    • prnysonian hour ago
      That's really interesting use case which I never thought. Eager to know your experience with it.
  • absoluteunit13 hours ago
    This is a great idea and can help with dry eye.

    Many people who work in front of a computer have dry eye which can be literally be solved by blinking more.

    Great idea

    • prnysonian hour ago
      Thanks! Welcome to have your feedback.
  • sam_goody3 hours ago
    I vibe-coded such an app for windows, which blurs the screen after four seconds (adjustable) until you blink. If there is interest, I will clean it up and post it to Github.
    • wolfy19932 hours ago
      I would love that.

      Less so I can use it on my own device, but I feel this could be a lot of fun on my wife's.

    • prnysonian hour ago
      Always interesting to see different ways of tackling the same problem.