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No research is (often) better than “some” research

Not anyone can just do research, but they can learn to

20h | UX Design
Show HN: WhatsApp MCP Server

Hi HN – I built an open-source, self-hosted Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for WhatsApp: https://github.com/lharries/whatsapp-mcp

It connects to your personal WhatsApp account via the WhatsApp Web multi-device API (using whatsmeow from the Beeper team), and doesn't rely on third-party APIs. All messages are stored locally in SQLite. Nothing is sent to the cloud unless you explicitly allow your LLM to access the data

21h | Hacker news
AI megaprojects come with hidden costs

While Tesla’s stock has seen a sharp decline in recent weeks, Elon Musk has quietly been working to expand his influence in a different area of tech: AI supercomputing. Recent reports have revealed that Musk’s AI startup, xAI, 

How Hebbia is building AI for in-depth research

A New York-based AI startup called Hebbia says it’s developed techniques that let AI answer questions about massive amounts of data without merely regurgitating what it’s read or, worse, making up information.

To help generative AI tools answer questions beyond the information in their training data, AI companies have recently used a technique called

 The unsung heroes of the AI revolution: a quiet force shaping the future

AI integration’s unsung heroes and what are the skills and roles that lay the foundation of the technology everyone is talking about.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-unsung-heroes-of-the-ai-revolution-a-quiet-force-shaping-the-future

 TeamRICOCHET unveils plan to use machine learning in its effort to ramp up Call of Duty anti-cheat efforts

Call of Duty's TeamRICOCHET has fought an uphill battle stopping cheaters since Black Ops 6's first season. With Season 3 on the horizon, new tools are planned to stop disruptive players.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty-season-3-anti-cheat-machine-learning

WD My Passport is a great drive for local storage this World Backup Day
22h | pcworld.com
Aiper Scuba X1 will get your pool ready for summer
22h | pcworld.com
CSS Border Styles

CSS borders are essential for web design, shaping how elements appear on a page. They provide structure and style, offering developers various options to enhance visual appeal. Understanding border mechanics allows for creating designs that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. https://webdesignernews.com/css-border-styles/

Adaptive Video Streaming With Dash.js In React

HTML 

MailChimp Brand Kit

I’m messing with my MailChimp account and really love their Brand Kit feature. You have the ability to upload logos, define color palettes, typography, personality, button styles, and more. https://webdesignernews.com/mailchimp-brand-kit/

Developer Spotlight: Jorge Toloza

From self-taught beginnings to crafting motion-driven, interactive experiences—this is a look at Jorge Toloza’s journey and the projects that shaped his approach to creative development. https://webdesignernews.com/developer-spotlight-jorge-toloza/

Figma localizes product and support for Spanish market

Figma adds Spanish as its second localized language, after Japanese, with more languages expected later this year. https://webdesignernews.com/figma-localizes-product-and-support-for-spanish-market/

Free DaVinci Resolve Title Templates for Stunning Videos

Ever spent hours crafting the perfect video title, only to realize it looks bland or unprofessional? You’re not alone. For content creators and editors, standout titles are essential to hook viewers—but designing them from scratch eats up valuable time. https://webdesignernews.com/free-davinci-resolve-title-templates-for-stunning-videos/

Transform Your Photo into Artistic Masterpiece with ChatGPT

ChatGPT has once again become the talk of the internet with its latest AI image generation update. This feature transforms your photos into various artistic styles, and the results are truly impressive. https://webdesignernews.com/transform-your-photo-into-artistic-masterpiece-with-chatgpt/

Website Inspiration

odles of high-quality previews throughout this One Pager (built with Webflow) showcasing the glass abstract animated shape pack by Wannathis. https://webdesignernews.com/website-inspiration-3/

What killed innovation?

I entered the data visualization field in 2012, when D3.js had just come out and interactive graphics were going through a digital Renaissance.  By the time I was fully steeped in the field in 2016, it felt like a new, experimental project was coming out every week—each one pushing the boundaries of how we think about, visualize, and communicate data. https://webdesignernews.com/what-killed-innovation/

 World Backup Day: A reminder to protect against data loss

Monday, March 31st, 2025, is World Backup Day, a reminder to think about how your precious data is stored and protected. We also look at some of the biggest storage manufacturers' deals on SSDs and other storage products.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/world-backup-day-a-reminder-to-protect-against-data-loss

Notoricky záhadný silurský gigant Prototaxites mohl být vyhynulou větví života

Některé fosilie nedají paleontologům spát. Typickým příkladem je Prototaxites, zcela záhadná osmimetrová fosilie ze silurské a devonské krajiny, kde organismy dosahovaly velikosti maximálně pár desítek centimetrů. Pokud nevylezly z kosmických lodí, jde podle nového výzkumu o dnes neznámou a zřejmě dávno vymřelou skupinu organismů. http://www.osel.cz/13975-notoricky-zahadny-silursky-gigant-prototaxites-mohl-byt-vyhynulou-vetvi-zivota.html

1d | osel.cz
Zypper zrychluje díky paralelnímu stahování, Ubuntu 25.04 má betaverzi

Správce balíčků Zypper v systému openSUSE představil experimentální podporu paralelního stahování a přepracovaný backend médií. Společnost Canonical představila beta verzi připravovaného Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin). https://www.root.cz/clanky/zypper-zrychluje-diky-paralelnimu-stahovani-ubuntu-25-04-ma-betaverzi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

1d | root.cz
Postřehy z bezpečnosti: operace Red Card vyústila v zatčení tří set lidí

V aktuálním dílu Postřehů se podíváme na operaci Interpolu nazvanou Red Card, na zranitelnosti v Kubernetes, v Google Chrome pro Widows nebo chytrých televizorech. Podíváme se také na nové nástroje a praktiky útočníku. https://www.root.cz/clanky/postrehy-z-bezpecnosti-operace-red-card-vyustila-v-zatceni-tri-set-lidi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

1d | root.cz
Apple is reportedly on track to launch the M5 iPad Pro and MacBook Pro later this year

According to Mark Gurman in the Power On newsletter this weekend, we may see at least two devices with Apple’s upcoming M5 chip before the end of the year. Gurman reports that the M5 iPad Pro has reached the late stages

1d | Engadget
Ask HN: What are you working on? (March 2025)

What are you working on? Any new ideas that you're thinking about?


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43527452

Points: 63

# Comments: 164

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43527452

Google Updates Unfair Advantage Policy, Advertisers React via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson

Google updates its Unfair Advantage Policy, clarifying ad slot dominance rules. Here's what it means for advertisers and how the PPC community is reacting.

The post Google Updates Unfair Advantage Policy, Advertisers React appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-updates-unfai

My Favorite Do-It-All Multitool Is Just $25 for Amazon's Big Spring Sale Today

This compact, versatile multitool is an essential part of my go-bag. It's worth every penny at its full price, so a 14% discount makes it a no brainer. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-do-it-all-multitool-is-just-25-for-amazons-big-spring-sale-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

1d | cnet.com
Grab a New Apple Pencil While It’s Down to $50 at Woot

Increase productivity or take your digital coloring to the next level with a new USB-C Apple Pencil. Snag yours for just $50 during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. https://www.cnet.com/tech/grab-a-new-apple-pencil-while-its-down-to-50-at-woot/#ftag=CADf328eec

1d | cnet.com
#463 – Douglas Murray: Putin, Zelenskyy, Trump, Israel, Netanyahu, Hamas & Gaza

Douglas Murray is the author of On Democracies and Death Cults, The War on The West, and The Madness of Crowds. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep463-sc See below for timestamps, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.

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We Love the Dreame L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo and It’s Now a Record Low of $300

This Dreame L10s Ultra robot vacuum and mop combo is now a massive $490 off, thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Act fast to grab it at its lowest price ever. https://www.cnet.com/tech/we-love-the-dreame-l10s-ultra-robot-vacuum-and-mop-combo-and-its-now-a-record-low-of-300/#ftag=CADf328eec

2d | cnet.com
Apple is said to be developing a revamped Health app with a built-in AI doctor

An AI overhaul may be on the horizon for Apple’s Health app. In the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is working on a much more comprehensive version of its Health app under the code name Project Mulberry, with plans to integrate an AI agent t

2d | Engadget