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Show HN: Live-updating version of the 'What a week, huh?' meme

As a fun evening project, I made a live-updating version of the 'What a week, huh?' meme (based on a panel from The Adventures of Tintin comics [1]).

There's a page for every timeframe:

- 'What a day': https://tintin.dlazaro.ca/day

- 'What a week': https://tintin.dlazaro.ca/week

- 'What a month': https://tintin

My 15-Minute or Less Baked Potato Cooking Hack

This method only takes a fraction of the time without sacrificing flavor and your patience. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/my-15-minute-or-less-baked-potato-cooking-hack/#ftag=CADf328eec

6d | cnet.com
Blender představil Project DogWalk, Playnite získá podporu Linuxu

Blender Studio, tvůrčí jednotka svobodného open-source projektu Blender, nedávno představila svou videohru Project DogWalk. Open-source správce knihovny videoher Playnite získá v budoucnu podporu Linuxu. Svobodná multiplatformní RTS 0 A.D. https://www.root.cz/clanky/blender-predstavil-project-dogwalk-playnite-ziska-podporu-linuxu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

6d | root.cz
SIMD instrukce na 80×86: dokončení popisu MMX, instrukce 3DNow!

Dnes si popíšeme zbylé MMX instrukce a většinu instrukcí použijeme v příkladech. Také si popíšeme instrukční sadu 3DNow! společnosti AMD. Ta nebyla přímou konkurencí MMX, ale spíše první vlaštovkou vedoucí k SSE a AVX. https://www.root.cz/clanky/simd-instrukce-na-80-86-dokonceni-popisu-mmx-instrukce-3dnow/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

6d | root.cz
Ask HN: Small Ideas vs. Big Ideas?

I've been thinking about this one for a while, does it make sense to work on small ideas? Something like a utility a PDF converter or a small game and attempt to make it into an asset generating $10K - $30K in MRR? Or is it better to aim for building something as big as you can?

My thinking around that is it's pretty much the same effort to build something small or something big (especially since you have to start small to go big). Might as well go for the big ideas. But curious if others

Starlink's Expansion for iPhone and Android Users, but There's a Catch

Say goodbye to dead zones—Starlink's satellite network now lets you send texts on your iPhone or Android without cell service, but there's a catch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/starlinks-expansion-for-iphone-and-android-users-but-theres-a-catch/#ftag=CADf328eec

6d | cnet.com
We Did the Math: You Should Use Space Heaters to Cut Heating Bills

After crunching the numbers, we found that turning down your thermostat and using a space heater can be a big money-saver this winter. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/we-did-the-math-you-should-use-space-heaters-to-cut-heating-bills/#ftag=CADf328eec

6d | cnet.com
 WWE 2K25 reveals its full roster of over 300 playable WWE Superstars

IGN has recently announced every single WWE Superstar that will be playable in the upcoming wrestling game, WWE 2K25. Here are all the characters that have been confirmed for its roster.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/wwe-2k25-reveals-its-full-roster-of-over-300-playable-wwe-superstars

 Here's exactly when you can play Avowed on Xbox Game Pass

Avowed has enjoyed a positive early access period, but it's time for everyone to play. Here's when you can do just that.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/heres-exactly-when-you-can-play-avowed-on-xbox-game-pass

 How does Avowed perform on the Xbox Series S?

We look and Avowed's Xbox Series S performance, explain the difference between Balanced and Quality modes, and offer step-by-step modes to activate them if you are having issues.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/how-does-avowed-perform-on-the-xbox-series-s

Crabby? Can't Focus? You're Probably Sleep-Deprived. These Are the Signs

Sleep deprivation sometimes manifests in mysterious ways. These are four indications that your body is begging for more rest. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/signs-of-sleep-deprivation/#ftag=CADf328eec

6d | cnet.com
 NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, February 18 (game #352)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-18-february-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, February 18 (game #618)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-18-february-2025

 Intel says PC gaming handhelds are its "number one priority" — can Arrow/Panther Lake chips challenge AMD's dominance?

Intel touts "big plans" to increase its gaming handheld presence, but can its next-gen Arrow Lake and Panther Lake chips compete with AMD's Ryzen dominance?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/intel-gaming-handhelds-number-one-priority-vs-amd

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 Modder crams LLM onto Pi Zero-powered USB stick, but it isn't fast enough to be practical

A Raspberry Pi Zero can run a local LLM using llama.cpp. But, while functional, slow token speeds make it impractical for real-world use.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-zero/pi-zero-llm-usb-stick

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 zooms onto Paramount+ on February 18

Sonic the Hedgehog shows no sign of slowing down — so to speak. The blue blur's third movie was a hit at the box office, and it's

6d | Engadget
Launch HN: Roark (YC W25) – Taking the pain out of voice AI testing

Hey HN, we’re James and Daniel, co-founders of Roark (https://roark.ai). We built a tool that lets developers replay real production calls against their latest Voice AI changes, so they can catch failures, test updates, and iterate with confidence.

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We ran into this problem while building a voice AI agent for a dental cli

 Tired of waiting for Apple's big Siri upgrade? Try these top AI apps instead

Apple's long-awaited Siri overhaul may be delayed yet again. Here are a few top AI apps you can use instead that are available on iOS already, plus when to expect the Siri update.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/tired-of-waiting-for-apples-big-siri-upgrade-try-these-top-ai-apps-instead