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Hi all,
Tom Howard is going public as HN moderator today. He has been doing HN moderation work for years already and knows the site and its practices inside-out, so the only new thing you'll see is mod comments from Tom showing up in the threads the way mine do. I'm not going anywhere, so you'll have two of us to put up with going forward :)
I've known Tom since he was sctb's and my batchmate back in YC W09. Many of you know him as the kind and thoughtful community member tomhoward (
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As the deadline to strike a deal over TikTok approaches this week, President Donald Trump has signaled that he is confident his administration can broker an agreement with ByteDance, the social media app’s China-based parent company.
Speaking with reporters on Air Force One late Sunday, Trump said that “there’s tremendous i
Top minds at the world’s largest atom smasher have released a blueprint for a much bigger successor that could vastly improve research into the remaining enigmas of physics.
The plans for the Future Circular Collider—a nearly 91-kilometer (56.5-mile) loop along the French-Swiss border and below Lake Geneva—published late Monday put the finishi
According to reports, the FAA's move to hide ownership details might not stop those who post private jet details on social media. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/faa-tries-to-stop-you-tracking-celebrity-private-jets-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec
Owners of the Nintendo Switch 2 can play three games at launch, with more GameCube titles to come. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/gamecube-games-are-coming-to-switch-online-heres-the-list/#ftag=CADf328eec
The $450 console will get Mario Kart World as a launch title, games in 4K resolution and new GameChat communication features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-event-everything-announced-for-the-new-console/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Nintendo Switch 2's official specs aren't too different, but the new console has a lot of upgrades on the original Switch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-vs-switch-1-tech-specs-compared-feature-upgrades/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: From Mario and Zelda, to more crucial info on the console, here's everything Nintendo missed out of its Direct presentation. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-what-we-didnt-get-during-nintendo-direct-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
A vacant hotel with a dark history lures in the crew of a haunted house attraction. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/if-you-love-found-footage-horror-movies-be-sure-to-check-out-this-free-gem/#ftag=CADf328eec
Want to be the first in line to grab a Nintendo Switch 2? I found all of the rules you need to follow. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-is-taking-on-scalpers-with-a-genius-switch-2-purchase-rule/#ftag=CADf328eec
Pep Guardiola's men resume their battle to finish in the top four of the EPL as they host the relegation-threatened Foxes. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-man-city-vs-leicester-city-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Bravia Projector 7, aka the VPL-XW5100ES, is a laser-powered high-end projector with the promise of great contrast. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/sonys-bravia-7-projector-promises-more-brightness-better-contrast/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Reds head into this Merseyside derby looking to bounce back from their EFL Cup defeat. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-liverpool-vs-everton-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Nintendo has announced Donkey Kong Bananza, coming to the Switch 2 in July.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/donkey-kong-bananza-announced-at-the-nintendo-switch-2-direct
OLED monitors are gradually becoming more accessible for budget PC users, and MSI's efforts on its OLED Care 2.0 technology is great to see.
Sony has announced its new TVs for 2025, and the lineup is led by a flagship QD-OLED series.
https://www.techradar.com/televisions/sonys-new-tv-lineup-for-2025-doubles-down-on-qd-oled
Research reveals journeys now mean screentime - but this also means possible security risks too.
North Korean hackers are posing as legitimate IT workers, Google experts warn.
Sony has announced a trio of home theater audio offerings, led by a new entry-level Dolby Atmos soundbar.
Nintendo has announced Kirby Air Riders, a new racing game coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025.
Nintendo packed a ton of information into the April 2, Switch 2 Direct live stream, and here are the 11 most important things we learned about the console.
Nintendo has revealed a new Hyrule Warriors title as part of its Nintendo Switch 2 unveiling - and I'm stoked.
Fountain of Youth is an epic new adventure coming to Apple TV+ directed by Guy Ritchie and comes from the writer of Scream.
A new rumor suggests the Samsung Galaxy G Fold – Samsung’s long-rumored tri-fold phone – may only launch in China and Korea, leaving fans elsewhere without a tri-fold option.
Deltarune appeared at the Nintendo Switch 2 launch event with a Chapter 3 and 4 release date.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller comes with new buttons, and a 3.5mm headphone jack... yes really.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream has confirmed and expanded previous rumors on the Joy Con 2’s mouse functionality, showcasing games that make the most of the new control mode.
Save $700 on the M3 MacBook Pro during B&H's spring clearance sale.
Nintendo isn’t messing around this time, and it’s not only competing with Xbox and PlayStation but also the best handheld gaming PCs.
The most exciting reveal during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct wasn't a new 3D Mario (we didn't get one). Instead, we're finally getting what feels like a spiritual successor to Bloodborne after a decade of waiting.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-bloodborne-duskbloods-fromsoftware
Lip Bu-Tan took to the stage at the enterprise-centric Intel Vision 2025 event to share his vision of the company's optimistic future.
Microsoft is overhauling its login experience to push passkeys and eliminate passwords. Here’s how the update improves security and simplifies sign-ins.
The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal showed us GameShare and an included camera, something we've seen before in the Xbox One era but it wasn't so well received in 2013.
Mario Kart World is $80 for a physical copy on Nintendo Switch 2, possibly heralding a storm of price increases for future games from Xbox and others.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/mario-kart-world-80-dollars-us-price-increases-xbox-possible
Rumor has it that Microsoft is developing an Xbox-branded gaming handheld, and it seems Windows 11 is being prepped for that. The launch of the previously unannounced Xbox handheld is expected as early as
If you’re still on a 1080p monitor, it’s high time you upgraded to something bigger, better, and badder. I’m talking about a proper 4K monitor from a reputable brand—and it doesn’t even have to be expensive, not when you can score a deal like this one. Right now, Samsung’s 32-inc
Doth mine eyes deceive me? The cheapest and, in many ways, most desirable of Nvidia’s new RTX 50-series graphics cards is actually available to buy at a major retailer? And I don’t have to give up my soul or any other precious bits? Indeed, for the last 90 minutes I’ve had the option to buy an RTX 5070
You’re likely well-acquainted with classic CAPTCHA tests on websites. You know, the thing where you have to click to confirm you aren’t a robot? Type in the strange-looking letters and numbers? Select all the traffic lights, the buses, the motorcycles, that sort of
Yesterday, Mozilla released Firefox version 137.0 for Windows, macOS, and Linux, introducing new features and some security fixes.
The headlining feature is the new built-in ability to organize and save tab groups. Prior to this, you had to use a third-party extension like Simple Tab Gr
PC vendors initially believed the 25% tariff applied only to raw aluminum and steel, but the policy also extends to finished products
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D issues on ASRock motherboards have been caused by a BIOS issue, which has since been rectified.
RTX 5080 laptop benchmark results show only an 8% to 15% difference from the top-end RTX 5090 laptop.
Nintendo Switch Online is getting a Switch 2-exclusive upgrade. On June 5, the same day the new console goes on sale, the service's Expansion Pack service will begin including GameCube games. At launch, Nintendo will offer The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcaliber II and F-Zero GX, with more games to come following the Switch 2's relea
If you were hoping for Bloodborne 2, I have good and bad news. This isn't that, because that' Sony thing. However, FromSoftware's new game, coming to the Switch 2, looks to borrow a lot of the gothic cues and style of Bloodborne.
The Duskbloods leans into a slightly more Steampunk style too, with what appears to be steam-powered automatons. There are also vampire shenanigans, a man with an axe in a pyjama onesie, a dinosaur and a rune-covered rode
Nintendo just held a livestream to drop more details on the forthcoming Switch 2 console. At the very end, it revealed a brand-new 3D platformer starring Donkey Kong. This is the first game of its type since Donkey Kong 64 hit the Nintendo 64 all the way back in 1999. It’s called Donkey Kong Bananza and launches exclusively for the Switch 2 on July 17, which is just over a month after the console hits store shelves.
It looks cool! Much of the environment is destructib
Silksong, the long-awaited to sequel to 2017's Hollow Knight, will arrive later this year, according to a brief sizzle reel Nintendo shared during today's Switch 2 Direct. In fact, the snippet was so short you might have m
At last, we have the critical info millions of gamers have awaited for years: the N
The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct has officially come and gone, leaving in its wake some big news about the system and its upcoming games. One of argu
During today's Nintendo Direct all about the Switch 2, the company shared how and when fans can finally get the handheld into their hands. After a long, long wait, pre
Last spring, Sony debuted its Bravia Theater line of soundbars and speakers, ditching its confusing product names in the process. The initial group consisted of the flagship Bar 9, Bar 8, Bravia Quad
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I'm curious about people's experiences with protein suppliments, especially whey protein. Do you use it regularly? If so, what made you start?
Also, for those who don’t lift weights or engage in intense exercise, do you still take it? Have you noticed any benefits in terms of energy levels, recovery, or general well-being?
Would love to hear different perspectives!
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Every entrepreneur has to overcome obstacles, but few have faced the challenges of Oleksandr Kosovan. As the founder and CEO of Ukrainian scaleup MacPaw, Kosovan runs his business in a country under invasion. The company has even been hit by missile barrages. As
A top employee of billionaire Elon Musk who is now working in the U.S. Justice Department previously bragged about hacking and distributing pirated software, according to archived copies of his former websites reviewed by Reuters.
Christopher Stanley, a 33-year-old engineer who has worked at both
A trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third film in James Cameron’s galactically successful series, starts by delivering on the title’s promise. Rivers of lava cascade through the forests of Pandora, reducing it to charred rubble. Soon, the score swells to epic proportions as the hulking, Smurf-colored Na’vi survey their ruined territory and swear vengeance on an unseen enemy. Released back in January, "> this trailer already
Efficiently solving a complex scheduling problem using simulated annealing. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/04/02/not-all-ai-is-generative-efficient-scheduling-with-mathematics/
Sediment na dně Baltského moře se stal strojem času pro výzkum planktonu z dávných časů. Nejde přitom o fosilie, ale o probuzené rozsivky Skeletonema marinoi, které strávily ve tmě a bez přístupu kyslíku tisíce let. Taková je ekologie vzkříšení, moderní věda okořeněná sympatickou nekromancií. http://www.osel.cz/13980-vedci-vzkrisili-rozsivku-po-7-tisicich-let-v-sedimentu-na-dne-baltu.html
…aneb Kulaté výročí obřího pterosaura http://www.osel.cz/13979-pulstoleti-s-kvecalkoatlem.html
Static release toggles let you release unfinished code without activating it in production. Here's how to use --dart-define to manage them. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/release-toggles-dart-define/
The popular payment app has disappeared. But there are a lot of other ways to send money instantly for free. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/goodbye-zelle-app-heres-how-to-keep-sending-money-digitally/#ftag=CADf328eec
Nobody likes student loan payments, but this tax deduction might help you ease their burden during tax season. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/paying-student-loans-dont-forget-about-this-deduction-on-your-taxes/#ftag=CADf328eec
If your iPhone or Android phone doesn't charge when you plug the cable in, this quick fix could help. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/phone-wont-charge-when-plugged-in-try-this-simple-diy-fix-first/#ftag=CADf328eec
Who doesn't want (almost) guilt-free shopping? Here's a technique that could score you some savings online. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/klarnas-ai-shopping-assistant-helped-me-save-hundreds-of-dollars-how-to-use-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
With solid overall performance and an affordable price, Nothing's Phone 3A and 3A Pro may be the midrangers to beat. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/nothing-phone-3a-pro-review-flashy-design-is-the-cherry-on-top/#ftag=CADf328eec
This tool aims to provide context-aware translations -- including an interactive AI companion that helps you understand cultural references and idioms. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-deepl-for-ai-powered-translations/#ftag=CADf328eec
The app has until this Saturday to find an appropriate buyer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/will-tiktok-disappear-again-heres-what-you-need-to-know-just-in-case/#ftag=CADf328eec
The two new soundbars with wireless subwoofers are designed to pair with the company's TVs. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/sony-bringing-new-bravia-soundbars-with-dolby-atmos-for-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Bravia 8 II is the company's new flagship OLED and is accompanied by the Bravia 5 and Bravia 2 LCD TVs. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/sony-unveils-new-flagship-oled-and-more-on-bravias-20th-anniversary/#ftag=CADf328eec
This FDA-approved device is meant to give you foolproof blood pressure readings. https://www.cnet.com/health/embargo-4225-withings-new-bpm-vision-wants-to-put-an-end-to-inaccurate-blood-pressure-readings/#ftag=CADf328eec
The first 13 episodes of Noah Wyle's hit series are streaming now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-pitt-release-schedule-when-to-watch-more-of-the-gritty-medical-drama/#ftag=CADf328eec
After spending months in beta, the Firefly AI-powered video editing tool is available for all Premiere Pro editors. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premiere-pros-first-ai-powered-video-editing-tool-is-available-now-heres-how-it-works/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's the first game officially announced for the Switch 2. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/mario-kart-goes-open-world-with-mario-kart-world/#ftag=CADf328eec
These CapCut alternatives should be at the top of your list for potential replacements. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/capcut-could-get-banned-with-tiktok-this-week-consider-using-these-replacements/#ftag=CADf328eec
Brooklyn Bedding's top-of-the-line mattress comes with a hefty price tag. We slept on the Sedona Elite to find out if it's worth the investment. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/brooklyn-bedding-sedona-elite-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec