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Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42524138

Points: 36

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Article URL: https://www.ccc.de/en/updates/2024/das-ist-vollig-entgleist

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Article URL: https://blogs.nasa.gov/parkersolarprobe/2024/12/27/nasas-parker-solar-probe-reports-successful-closest-approach-to-sun/

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Microsoft's gift this Christmas was an Xbox cloud gaming service outage. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/xbox-cloud-gaming-outage-heres-why-your-queue-is-so-long/#ftag=CADf328eec

After Netflix and Prime Video kicked off the NFL's penultimate regular season week, the action shifts to the NFL Network. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nfl-network-saturday-how-to-watch-stream-all-three-week-17-games/#ftag=CADf328eec

The group listed partial names of 66 victims and promised to share full names soon.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/apache-foundation-urges-users-to-patch-now-and-fix-major-security-worries

I’m not buying a PS5 Pro in 2025 – instead I’m picking up a very long HDMI cable and a new GPU for my gaming PC.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/why-im-skipping-the-ps5-pro-in-2025-and-upgrading-my-gaming-pc-instead

You can now rent Google's Trillium TPU, the AI chip that underpins Gemini 2.0.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/you-can-now-rent-googles-most-powerful-ai-chip-trillium-tpu-underpins-gemini-2-0-and-will-put-amd-and-nvidia-on-high-alert

How much power do you actually even need?

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/copilot-pcs/your-next-laptop-will-be-more-powerful-than-you-ever-need-it-to-be

Shop the best laptop deals today in December 2024 for discounts on MacBooks, Windows notebooks, and Chromebooks.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/11-laptop-deals-i-recommend-in-the-massive-b-and-h-end-of-year-sale

Black Friday might be over but holiday season deals aren't! Save over $100 on Beats headphones with these top discounts.

https://www.laptopmag.com/headphones/miss-black-friday-snag-over-50-percent-off-on-beats-headphones-with-amazons-winter-sale

Sebile is the codename for a new Xbox controller, and this new patent details how the haptics will work, among other things.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-new-sebile-controller-breaks-cover-in-this-new-patent-and-we-now-know-what-that-the-weird-grippy-trousers-are-for

Gaming industry figures speaking to The New York Times discuss the scaled-back success of AAA blockbusters.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/gaming-industry-insiders-say-cutting-edge-graphics-cost-too-much-to-make-for-aaa-games

South Korea's Yongin Semiconductor Cluster will house six fabs, three power plans, and fab suppliers.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/south-korea-greenlights-the-worlds-largest-semiconductor-hub-half-the-size-of-beverly-hills-to-house-six-fabs-three-power-plans-and-fab-suppliers

OpenAI has proposed restructuring its for-profit wing as a PBC to attract investors while maintaining the non-profit; in line with the mission.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/openai-switching-to-a-for-profit-company-to-raise-more-cash-as-it-continues-to-lose-money

If you're constantly losing your stuff, or know someone who is, now's a great time to invest in a few

Following months of speculation, OpenAI has finally shared how it plans to become a for-profit company. In a blog post penned by its board of directors, OpenAI said Thursday it plans to transform its for-profit a

It’s never been more exhausting to be online than in 2024. While it’s been clear for some time that monetization has shifted social media into a different beast, this year in particular felt like a tipping point. Faced with the endless streams of content that’s formulated to trap viewers’ gazes, shoppable ads at every turn, AI and the unrelenting opinions of strangers, it struck me recently that despite my habitual use of these apps, I’m not actually having fun on any of them anymore.

Beats updated its high-end flagship wireless headphones last year, bringing a slew of upgrades over the Studio 3 Wireless, the model it replaced. The

I've lost count of the number of things we reviewed this year at Engadget. In 2024, the types of products we tested ranged from the typical phones, laptops and headphones to AI wearables, robotic lawnmowers and handheld gaming consoles, alongside

GitDiagram is an open-source micro dev-tool that I made this past week

Given any public GitHub repository it generates diagrams in Mermaid.js with Claude 3.5 Sonnet

I extract information from the file tree and README for details and interactivity (you can click components to be taken to relevant files and directories)

Also, you can replace "hub" with "diagram" in any repository URL to access its diagram

I created this because I wanted to contribute to open-source projects but quickl

Article URL: https://www.pqconnect.net/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42521905

Points: 16

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Article URL: https://wptavern.com/matt-mullenweg-asks-what-drama-to-create-in-2025-community-reacts

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42523934

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https://wptavern.com/matt-mullenweg-asks-what-drama-to-create-in-2025-community-reacts

A look at some of the current thinking around chunking data for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems. https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/12/27/breaking-up-is-hard-to-do-chunking-in-rag-applications/

Don't let 2024 end without taking these steps. You'll be thankful you did. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/want-financial-success-in-2025-make-these-10-money-moves-before-the-year-is-up/#ftag=CADf328eec

Insomnia and sleep problems are all too common, but these sleepy drinks can help you sleep better and longer while providing a whole host of medical benefits. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/a-warm-glass-of-milk-and-other-drinks-that-ease-you-to-sleep/#ftag=CADf328eec

Looking to make some savings during holiday sales? Shopping is almost guilt-free with this technique. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-tried-klarnas-ai-shopping-assistant-and-it-saved-me-hundreds-of-dollars/#ftag=CADf328eec

Start the new year out right by taking your hydration to the next level. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/meet-your-hydration-goals-in-the-new-year-by-eating-these-electrolyte-rich-foods/#ftag=CADf328eec

The IRS is sending stimulus checks up to $1,400 to one million taxpayers who missed claiming the pandemic credit in 2021. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/if-you-missed-the-third-stimulus-check-in-2021-the-irs-might-have-1400-for-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

Whether you're anti-AI or just find Apple Intelligence a distraction, here's how to disable it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/not-everyone-is-hyped-about-ai-if-youre-one-of-the-73-who-agree-heres-how-to-turn-off-apple-intelligence/#ftag=CADf328eec

The price of the Microsoft 365 service is going up in some parts of the world due to the inclusion of the Copilot AI assistant. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/microsofts-copilot-ai-assistant-is-pushing-up-prices-for-some-365-users/#ftag=CADf328eec

Two new shows, one of which is the long awaited sequel to Netflix's biggest TV Original, lead our festive week recommendations.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/7-new-movies-and-tv-shows-to-stream-on-netflix-prime-video-disney-plus-and-more-this-weekend-december-27

How well does Apple Intelligence Image Playground work for sending holiday messages?

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/i-used-apple-image-playground-to-send-ai-holiday-greetings-to-my-whole-family-and-they-were-very-confused

The group listed partial names of 66 victims and promised to share full names soon.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/clop-ransomware-lists-cleo-cyberattack-victims

Copilot+ PCs turned out to be more than a marketing gimmick and we have the reviews to prove it.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/copilot-pc-gaming-amd

It's all about that core optimization

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/this-surprising-tip-could-save-you-big-money-on-your-next-gaming-laptop

If Samsung is able to execute its rumored smart glasses properly, Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses could have some real competition on their hands.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/vr/samsung-smart-glasses-january-2025

This iPad Mini setup is the perfect "laptop" for frequent travelers.

https://www.laptopmag.com/tablets/i-built-my-perfect-ipad-mini-laptop-for-planes-its-a-game-changer-for-travel

Save $200 on the Editor's Choice M3 MacBook Air, one of the best laptops we've ever tested at Laptop Mag.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/m3-macbook-15-inch-sale-december-2025

The Fast and the Furious franchise has a better naming scheme than Xbox does, and that's a real bummer, dude.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/this-is-your-yearly-reminder-that-the-xbox-naming-scheme-is-bad-and-microsoft-should-feel-bad

I asked ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot about AGI predictions for 2025 and beyond. Here’s what the future holds according to AI.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/i-asked-chatgpt-and-copilot-about-agi-predictions-for-2025

Here are five of the top stories and trends that defined 2024 in gaming across all facets of the industry.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-gaming-stories-and-trends-that-defined-2024

Twitter Wrapped by Exa.AI generates a 2024 recap of your Twitter/X account, and it's pretty great.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/twitter/generate-a-spotify-wrapped-style-2024-recap-for-your-twitter-x-account-with-this-free-ai-tool

Monster Hunter Wilds will soon stampede onto Xbox but will it come to Xbox Game Pass? Here's what you need to know.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-monster-hunter-wilds-coming-to-xbox-game-pass

A new bug is causing some Windows 11 installs to fail when installing newer security updates

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/unable-to-install-security-updates-after-recently-installing-windows-11-youre-not-alone

Microsoft has clarified that this issue only applies to users who installed the Windows 11 24H2 update using a USB drive or CD

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsoft-warns-of-new-windows-11-installation-media-bug-that-blocks-future-security-updates

This is the best price for the 2TB WD Black C50 in its history. Now cheaper than two 1TB drives.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/got-an-xbox-for-christmas-increase-storage-capacity-to-the-max-with-this-best-ever-deal-on-a-2tb-wd-black-c50

Gigabyte combines slick styling and performance in the M27QA ICE. It’s a 27-inch QHD IPS gaming monitor with 180 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR400 and wide gamut color. It also stands out with an all-white finish and slick styling.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/gigabyte-m27qa-ice-27-inch-180-hz-qhd-gaming-monitor-review

COBOL, a pre-x86 coding language used mainly for legacy business applications, can now be used for a Minecraft server.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/minecraft-server-made-to-run-on-pre-x86-cobol-coding-language

The RTX 5090 may come with more power and power stages than any gaming GPU before it, as the GPU is rumored to use 29 VRMs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/incoming-rtx-5090-could-need-massive-power-stages-for-possible-600-watt-power-draw-nvidias-next-flagship-gpu-rumored-to-sport-copious-amounts-of-vrms

China unveils its 2024 Top 100 list of supercomputers, indicating no new systems entered it in 2024.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/supercomputers/china-releases-top-100-supercomputer-list-for-2024-no-exaflops-systems-mentioned-obfuscation-continues

DeepSeek trains DeepSeek-V3 model with 671 billion parameters on a cluster of 2048 GPUs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/chinese-ai-company-says-breakthroughs-enabled-creating-a-leading-edge-ai-model-with-11x-less-compute-deepseeks-optimizations-highlight-limits-of-us-sanctions

The recent rollout of iOS 18.2 finally brings many of the promised Apple Intelligence features, like Genmoji and

Article URL: https://aeon.co/essays/metamorphic-rocks-go-on-deep-journeys-we-never-can

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42519769

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Article URL: http://www.hanssummers.com/homebrew/homebrewbattery.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42521069

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Article URL: https://academic.oup.com/mnrasl/article/537/1/L55/7926647

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42521545

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Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.13306

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42521718

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Article URL: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2024/12/first-demonstration-of-quantum-teleportation-over-busy-internet-cables/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42521637

Points: 12

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Article URL: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/goal-setting/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42521735

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Article URL: http://openai.com/index/why-our-structure-must-evolve-to-advance-our-mission

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42521744

Points: 100

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Article URL: https://github.com/ThReinecke/dutch_vocabulary

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42521773

Points: 47

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Article URL: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/engineering-lucid-dreams-could-improve-sleep-and-defuse-nightmares/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42521795

Points: 44

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Article URL: https://www.mclaren.com/racing/partners/dell-technologies/how-ai-is-revolutionising-f1-presented-by-dell-technologies/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42521782

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Article URL: https://www.bcs.org/articles-opinion-and-research/does-current-ai-represent-a-dead-end/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42521865

Points: 96

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https://www.bcs.org/articles-opinion-and-research/does-current-ai-represent-a-dead-end/

Article URL: https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/27/24326278/nintendo-fake-takedowns-youtube-domtendo-dmca

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42521873

Points: 57

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Article URL: https://direct.mit.edu/opmi/article/doi/10.1162/opmi_a_00159/124792/Tangled-Physics-Knots-Strain-Intuitive-Physical

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Explore the impact of Wikipedia on SEO and Google's Knowledge Graph. Discover how to use Wikipedia for keyword research, content planning, and successful internal linking.

The post Wikipedia And SEO: Everything You Need To Know appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/wikipedia-and-seo/534042/

Space heaters offer a heat boost where you need it most, but they have big risks plugged into the wrong places. https://www.cnet.com/news/never-plug-a-space-heater-into-these-dangerous-spots/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sharing AirTag information with an airline worker is a few easy steps away. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/lost-your-lugage-this-ios-18-2-feature-might-help-you-find-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are five bad wine habits to break in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/we-asked-a-pro-what-are-the-biggest-wine-mistakes-were-all-making/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you have some free time this holiday, now is a great time to set up iOS 18.2 on your iPhone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/save-time-and-change-these-8-iphone-settings-first-in-ios-18-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

Traditional fried chicken is a greasy affair. I tried a cleaner, healthier way to make it, and I've got thoughts. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-make-fried-chicken-in-the-air-fryer/#ftag=CADf328eec

How to get the most out of the tiny trackers that can save your gear. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/airtags-a-deep-dive-into-apples-essential-tracking-technology/#ftag=CADf328eec

How well do you know your iPhone? We bet you've never heard of these tips and tricks before. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/optimize-your-iphones-with-these-secret-ios-settings/#ftag=CADf328eec

What just happened? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/that-squid-game-season-2-cliffhanger-ending-explained/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: These changes could make the iPhone a better productivity device. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/3-ipad-pro-features-i-want-on-the-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sometimes all it takes is a quick restart, or resetting Face ID. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-face-id-not-working-try-fixing-it-with-these-steps/#ftag=CADf328eec

Need to return a gift? Here's how to get a refund and make returns on Amazon orders. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/every-way-to-return-amazon-orders-for-free-this-holiday-season/#ftag=CADf328eec

The cameras on Apple's and Samsung's premium devices shine in different ways. Here are the biggest differences. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-16-pro-max-vs-galaxy-s24-ultra-camera-comparison-which-phone-takes-the-prize/#ftag=CADf328eec

Going old school has its advantages when huge mobile network outages happen. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/heres-why-you-should-keep-your-landline-even-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

A handful of major mortgage rates ticked up. But a series of rate cuts from the Fed could help mortgage rates fall in the long term. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-rates-inch-higher-for-borrowers-mortgage-rates-on-dec-27-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

Several benchmark refinance rates moved higher this week, but rates could trend down in the coming months. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/refi-rates-move-up-todays-refinance-rates-dec-27-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

A huge Genshin Impact update drops in the new year, introducing new playable characters.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/genshin-impact-version-5-3-drops-next-week-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-its-new-playable-characters-and-events

Sega is considering launching a game subscription service.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/gaming-industry/netflix-for-retro-games-sega-is-considering-its-own-subscription-service

The top 5 TVs I tested in 2024, with mini-LED models leading the charge.

https://www.techradar.com/televisions/i-tested-plenty-of-tvs-in-2024-but-these-are-my-personal-top-5-models