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All PS Plus subscribers can play these games soon. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/play-the-latest-dragon-age-and-more-on-playstation-plus-in-march/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple says a speech-recognition model bug is causing the problem and that it will update iOS to address the issue. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apple-says-its-fixing-transcription-glitch-that-transcribes-racist-as-trump/#ftag=CADf328eec

Kettlebell strength training and classes are now available on Peloton's Strength Plus app and the original Peloton app. Watch this short tutorial on how to do some of the exercises. https://www.cnet.com/videos/try-these-kettlebell-exercises-now-on-pelotons-strength-plus-app/#ftag=CADf328eec

Even though much of the focus at Amazon's Feb. 26 event was on Alexa Plus, the Echo Show was front and center pushing the idea that you'll want a smart screen in your house.

https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/amazons-goal-is-to-put-an-echo-screen-in-everyones-house

Alexa Plus is the smartest and most conversant Alexa we have ever seen. This is our up-close look.

https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/up-close-with-alexa-plus-this-may-finally-be-the-echo-upgrade-ive-been-waiting-for

Amazon is slashing up to 50% external storage for laptops, tablets, phones, and game consoles.

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/hard-drives-online-storage/amazon-is-having-a-big-sale-on-external-storage-here-are-9-deals-i-recommend-from-portable-ssds-to-flash-drives

Slack has acknowledged the massive outage and is working on a fix to restore impacted services, including sending messages, workflows, threads, and other API-related features.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/work-productivity/is-slack-down-or-did-i-get-fired-massive-outage-sparks-global-workday-response

Dnes si predstavíme metódy použitia kódov a šifier v rámci pruskej ríše, inštitúcie zodpovedné za schvaľovanie, podozrenia z ich krádeže. Bližšie sa zameriame na ich odolnosť voči útočníkom v praxi. https://www.root.cz/clanky/potulky-tmavymi-zakutiami-kryptologie-pruska-kryptografia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Ukážeme si základní způsoby komunikace hlavního programu běžícího na mikrořadiči s PIO programy. Pro tyto účely se používají fronty (FIFO) a vstupní i výstupní posuvné registry. https://www.root.cz/clanky/programovatelne-io-na-mikroradicich-rp2040-komunikace-s-pio-a-ovladani-pio/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Article URL: https://deadline.com/2025/02/jeff-bezos-washington-post-opinion-1236302292/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43184762

Points: 165

# Comments: 167

https://deadline.com/2025/02/jeff-bezos-washington-post-opinion-1236302292/

Article URL: https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v47/n04/tom-stevenson/beyond-mesopotamia

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43188537

Points: 27

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Article URL: https://jcs.org/2025/02/26/imacg4k

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43188971

Points: 33

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Amazon on Wednesday unveiled a generative-AI infused Alexa that it says will allow the popular voice assistant to have more personality, check a user’s tone and even plan romantic dates.

Nvidia forecast first-quarter revenue above market estimates on Wednesday, expecting robust demand for its leading AI chips to persist as businesses spend heavily to expand generative artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Its shares rose about 1% in choppy extended trading, after closing up 3.7% in regular trading. Nvidia is the biggest beneficiary o

Research suggests that Google doesn't index over 50% of pages, though indexing rates are improving

The post Data Suggests Google Indexing Rates Are Improving appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/data-suggests-google-indexing-rates-are-improving/540700/

I recommend replacing your router every five years at a minimum. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/router-issues-signs-its-time-for-an-upgrade-and-how-to-decide/#ftag=CADf328eec

A true memory foam feel can come at a high price, but budget-friendly options like the Novilla Bliss offer an alternative. Here’s what our sleep experts think. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/novilla-bliss-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

Cheap wireless earbuds have come a long way. These true wireless earbuds, tested by CNET’s audio expert, are the best budget earbuds 2025 has to offer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-cheap-budget-wireless-earbuds/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,349 for Feb. 27. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-feb-27-1349/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Feb. 27, #627. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-27-627/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 157, for Feb. 27. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-feb-27-157/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 361 for Feb. 27. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-27-361/#ftag=CADf328eec

A wellness design expert explains the connection between color and sleep. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/best-and-worst-colors-for-sleep/#ftag=CADf328eec

Exo enables distributed AI inference by combining computing power from multiple devices, reducing reliance on expensive high-performance hardware.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/bittorrent-for-llm-exo-software-is-a-distributed-llm-solution-that-can-run-even-on-old-smartphones-and-computers

The compact yet powerful Morefine G1 delivers RTX 4090M performance for demanding tasks like 8K editing and AI workloads.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/this-external-geforce-rtx-4090m-gpu-is-the-most-powerful-you-can-buy-right-now-and-creatives-will-absolutely-love-it

There's one major shift in the way Amazon is approaching its next-gen Alexa, and it's got nothing to do with AI

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/amazon-alexa-plus-voice-assistant-price-release-date

Amazon finally announced the Alexa Plus generative AI update to the trusty voice assistant, but it won’t be available to all Amazon Echo device owners. In fact, those loyal customers who’re still rocking the first generation Amazon Echo speakers will need t

With Warner Bros. shuttering Monolith Productions, I've got yet another sobering reminder of how important DRM-free stores like GOG are for game preservation.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monolith-productions-closure-reminds-me-gog-game-preservation

A Chinese user has developed a prototype 16-pin connector that can determine if a certain pin is drawing too much current, preventing connector meltdowns.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/prototype-rtx-50-series-power-connector-designed-to-prevent-melting-with-current-overload-alarm-per-pin-sensing

Article URL: https://cosmographia.substack.com/p/photographs-of-the-old-west

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43186301

Points: 12

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Article URL: https://security.googleblog.com/2025/02/securing-tomorrows-software-need-for.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43186614

Points: 26

# Comments: 10

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Article URL: https://github.com/vlm-run/vlmrun-cookbook/blob/main/notebooks/01_schema_showcase.ipynb

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43187209

Points: 42

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Article URL: https://spectrum.ieee.org/data-center-on-the-moon

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43187759

Points: 16

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I built a bot that plays Pokémon FireRed. It can explore, battle, and respond to game events. Farthest I made it was Viridian Forest.

I paused development a couple months ago, but given the launch of ClaudePlaysPokemon, decided to open source!

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43187231

Points: 61

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https://github.com/adenta/fire_red_agent

Meta Quest 3 users will now be able to explore detailed 3D scans of sculptures, rock formations, plant life, and other interesting objects from around the world.

The 3D images, which users can virtually zoom in on or walk around, are part of a new app from Pokémon Go-maker Niantic called Into the Scaniverse. Last year, the company

A study reveals new insight into how often AI search engines cite sources, and which websites receive the most citations.

The post AI Search Engines Often Cite Third-Party Content, Study Finds appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/ai-search-engines-often-cite-third-party-conte

The Reds face a tricky test of their champions-elect credentials as they host the Magpies. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-liverpool-vs-newcastle-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The clocks spring forward soon. Here is a look at what the time change means for energy consumption. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/daylight-saving-time-is-coming-does-it-help-with-energy-bills/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Red Devils host the Tractor Boys, who sit 5 points adrift of safety at the bottom of the EPL. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-man-united-vs-ipswich-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can often get more speed out of your current internet plan and equipment by optimizing your setup. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/how-to-get-faster-wifi-speeds-without-paying-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

This key fixture at the City Ground could determine who finishes as runner-up in this season's EPL. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-nottingham-forest-vs-arsenal-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The chief's daughter and demigod team up for a second time. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/moana-2-streaming-on-disney-plus-release-date-and-time/#ftag=CADf328eec

Finding a supportive, budget-friendly hybrid bed can be tricky, but options like this exist online nowadays. Here’s who we think will love it. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/avenco-zone-hybrid-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sony's eighth-gen console is just as relevant as ever. These are the all-time best games on the PS4. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/best-ps4-games-of-all-time/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's time to get ahead on your spring cleaning. Here's a step-by-step guide (with pictures) on how to fold a fitted sheet. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/upgrade-your-spring-cleaning-heres-how-to-fold-a-fitted-sheet/#ftag=CADf328eec

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-27-february-2025

When Prime subscribers get it free, the standalone price is arbitrary.

https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-speakers/you-can-pay-usd19-99-a-month-for-alexa-plus-but-why-would-you

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-27-february-2025

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-27-february-2025

Amazon has just announced its new AI-powered Alexa Plus assistant –here's a quick primer on how it works, when it'll be available and more.

https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/alexa-plus-price-release-date-features-everything-you-need-to-know

Fear Street: Prom Queen is the latest movie in the hit Netflix horror franchise, promising to be the night from hell.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/im-saving-the-date-as-fear-street-prom-queen-gets-a-confirmed-netflix-release

Lonestar wants to bring data services such as Disaster Recovery and Resilience-as-a-Service to the Moon.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/this-startup-wants-to-back-up-your-data-on-the-moon-in-a-data-center-that-could-probably-sit-in-the-palm-of-your-hand

Compact yet powerful: GMKtec K10 brings Core i9-13900HK performance to a Mini PC form factor.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/ridiculously-powerful-mini-pc-comes-with-an-intels-core-i9-hk-cpu-can-house-96gb-of-ram-and-a-staggering-24tb-ssd-storage

Yesterday, Razer announced the new Blade 18 gaming laptop. This isn't just a hardware refresh, though the Blade 18 (2025) chassis is very similar to the Blade 18 from last year.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/razer-blade-18-gaming-laptop-best-2025

B&H takes $450 off Asus ROG Strix G17 with RTX 4070 for a limited time.

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/act-fast-to-save-usd450-on-this-asus-rog-strix-g17-rtx-4070-gaming-laptop-with-240hz-display

Amazon Alexa+ is here and it's overflowing with new features. Here are the top five you should try out first.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/amazon-alexa-plus-best-new-features

Shop and save with the best gaming laptop deals this week

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/best-gaming-laptop-deals-sales

Former Surface head Panos Panay was on stage for Amazon today to announce Alex Plus.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/panos-panays-amazon-ai-move-a-bold-bet-or-another-surface-duo

Deep Research AI agent is now accessible for ChatGPT Plus, Edu, Enterprise, and Teams users. Previously, it was only available to Pro users for $200/month.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/openai-ships-deep-research-for-all-paying-chatgpt-users-plus-subscription

The first report of a Priority Access member getting an invitation from Nvidia to buy an RTX 5090 Founders Edition has been published. Nvidia is sending out emails to at least some Priority Access members an invitation to purchase either an RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 at MSRP.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidias-priority-access-program-reportedl

Western Digital's massive 8TB WD Black SN850X SSD drops to a new all-time low price.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/turn-up-your-storage-with-this-8tb-wd-black-sn850x-ssd-at-an-all-time-low-price

China claims Taiwan's leadership is 'selling out' Taiwan's industry by making them tools for diplomatic manoeuvring.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/china-accuses-taiwan-of-giving-away-chip-industry-to-the-us-as-a-souvenir

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and non-XT GPU prices leak on Micro Center website.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-radeon-rx-9070-series-prices-leak-on-micro-center-starting-at-nearly-usd700-for-xt-versions

Hey HN!

We started Jamsocket a few years ago as a way to run ephemeral servers that last for as long as a WebSocket connection. We sandboxed those servers, so with the rise of LLMs we started to see people use them for arbitrary code execution.

While this works, it was clunkier than what we would have wanted in a first-principles code execution product. We built ForeverVM from scratch to be that product.

In particular, it felt clunky for app developers to have to think about sandboxes

Article URL: https://jasonfantl.com/posts/Space-of-3D-Rotations/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43185733

Points: 15

# Comments: 3

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Hey HN, we’re Justin and Jason, co-founders of Maritime Fusion (https://maritimefusion.com/). We’re working on putting fusion reactors on ships—specifically, large container ships and defence applications. Should be easy!

Yes, we know: fusion has been the energy source of the future…and it always will be. But high-temperature superconductors (HTS) have changed the game for magnetic confinement, and we believe we’ll witness Q > 1 within a few (say 3

Article URL: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/new-alexa-generative-artificial-intelligence

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43185446

Points: 74

# Comments: 90

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Article URL: https://sam.gov/opp/49c9fac62ef249f19cda8b436a095d3b/view

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43185769

Points: 49

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Article URL: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1993/02/22/beverly-hills-hotel-paradise-lost

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43186050

Points: 34

# Comments: 25

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1993/02/22/beverly-hills-hotel-paradise-lost

Article URL: https://www.new-east-archive.org/articles/show/12963/concrete-ideas-skopje-central-post-office-modernist-brutalism-demolition-architecture-north-macedonia

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43186433

Points: 14

# Comme

Article URL: https://moultano.wordpress.com/2025/02/24/you-should-make-cross-views/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43186413

Points: 38

# Comments: 22

https://moultano.wordpress.com/2025/02/24/you-should-make-cross-views/

Sensitive financial and health data belonging to millions of veterans and stored on a benefits website is at risk of being stolen or otherwise compromised, according to a federal employee tasked with cybersecurity

Now that we're 5+ years into

Pursue the perfect meal with these sous vide essentials. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/curious-about-sous-vide-heres-what-you-need-to-try-the-foolproof-cooking-method/#ftag=CADf328eec

We slept on an ultra-luxurious Beautyrest Black for a month. Does the higher price tag mean better sleep? Here's what we found out. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/testing-the-beautyrest-black-mattress-for-30-nights/#ftag=CADf328eec

Supplements to reduce cortisol have been rising in popularity. They claim to lower stress levels. Are they legit? https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/best-cortisol-supplements/#ftag=CADf328eec

She's "smarter than she's ever been" and rolling out next month, Amazon announced today. The best part? Alexa Plus is free for Prime members. https://www.cnet.com/news/i-saw-a-live-demo-of-alexas-big-new-ai-update/#ftag=CADf328eec

You'll know longer need to pay $200 a month to access the intensive research tool. Plus: a version of Advanced Voice Mode for users of ChatGPT's free version. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openai-rolls-out-deep-research-access-to-more-chatgpt-users/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's not just you who can't chat to your coworkers right now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/slack-outage-workplace-messaging-app-experiencing-connectivity-issues/#ftag=CADf328eec

100% energy independence isn't easy to achieve, but setting up my off-grid home helped me understand more about the magic of electricity (and a whole lot more). https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/my-solar-panels-use-the-sun-and-golf-cart-batteries-to-power-my-home/#ftag=CADf328eec

Nvidia can't catch a break at the moment with its RTX 5000 series GPUs, as users discover 32-bit PhysX support required for enhanced visuals in older games isn't present on Blackwell GPUs.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/nvidia-retiring-physx-for-its-rtx-5000-gpus-has-made-some-gamers-furious-but-i-dont-think-its-a-complete-dealbreaker

Digital friction is on the rise. Learn how Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) ensures seamless, reliable user experiences.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/what-is-digital-experience-monitoring-and-why-is-it-critical-for-every-organization

Here's how to pair any Apple Watch to an iPhone.

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/how-to-pair-your-apple-watch-with-your-iphone