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Show HN: Artemis, a Calm Web Reader

Earlier this year, I made a web reader that only showed a list of post titles, author domains, and links. The reader only updated once per day, so I wouldn't feel compelled to keep checking for new posts.

I have been using the tool, which I called Artemis, for several months. Every morning, I looked forward to my "morning paper" of blogs I love reading.

There are no notifications, read vs. unread states, counts of posts, etc. Only the last seven days of posts are available. The colour sc

1mo | Hacker news
‘I want to find secrets’: MrBeast is renting out the Egyptian pyramids. Because… content

One of the oldest architectural sites in the world is getting the MrBeast treatment.

A recently released video clip features the famous YouTuber saying that he rented the Great Pyramids of Giza for an upcoming video. 

“We got all three of the pyramids of Egypt for a hundred hours,” Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast) says in an upcoming episode of the Beyond The Records podca

Marketing Calendar 2025 With Template To Plan Your Content via @sejournal, @theshelleywalsh

Take the guesswork out of your marketing planning with our 2025 marketing calendar. Easily customize and reference key dates to create a successful content strategy.

The post Marketing Calendar 2025 With Template To Plan Your Content appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/h

Get 4 Apple AirTags at an All-Time Low Price With Almost $30 Off for the Holidays

Don't sleep on this record-low AirTag sale. You can buy a four-pack for just $70 -- less than $18 apiece. https://www.cnet.com/deals/apple-airtags-30-off-for-holidays/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Our Favorite Sony Headphones Just Hit a New Amazon Low for the Holidays

Sony's flagship WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling cans are down to their best price of the year right now, and you can still get them in time for Christmas. https://www.cnet.com/deals/our-favorite-sony-headphones-just-hit-a-new-amazon-low-for-the-holidays/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Last-Minute Apple Watch Ultra 2 Deal Takes $80 Off for the Holidays

If you're giving the gift of an Apple Watch this year, now's the time to buy with record low prices on Apple's rugged model. https://www.cnet.com/deals/last-minute-apple-watch-ultra-2-deal-takes-80-off-for-the-holidays/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Not a Fan of Water? These 6 Foods Can Keep You Hydrated

Unfortunately, it is possible to become dehydrated during the winter. To prevent it, incorporate these hydrating foods into your diet. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/not-fan-water-foods-keep-hydrated/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Why Siri Looks the Same on Your iPhone, Even After Upgrading to iOS 18.2

The new edge-to-edge color spectrum animation when Siri is activated is one of the most visible new Apple Intelligence features. If you're not seeing it, here's why. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/why-siri-looks-the-same-on-your-iphone-even-after-upgrading-to-ios-18-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Internet Guide for Roommates: Making the Most of Your Wi-Fi

Are you moving in with a roommate soon? Here are some tips on choosing the best plan and setting up your Wi-Fi. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/internet-guide-for-roommates/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Tips for Creating in Apple's Image Playground and Genmoji video

Apple Intelligence has restrictions on what art you can ask it to create in Image Playground and Genmoji — but CNET's Bridget Carey has some tips on how to get around it. Although things get weird. (Results may vary.) https://www.cnet.com/videos/tips-for-creating-in-apples-image-playground-and-genmoji/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 Need a Mac VPN? Norton VPN just got a serious upgrade that you'd expect it already had

A kill switch feature finally lands on Norton's macOS app, and the provider is also expected to add it to its iPhone VPN soon. Here's all you need to know.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/need-a-mac-vpn-norton-vpn-just-got-a-serious-upgrade-that-youd-expect-it-already-had

 Windows Central Game Awards 2024 — Showcasing the best Xbox and PC games of the year

It's that time of year again. Windows Central's team comes together to showcase our favorite games of the past year across Xbox and Windows PC.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/windows-central-game-awards-2024

How big does a gaming monitor really need to be?
1mo | pcworld.com
The Morning After: Google accused of using novices to fact-check Gemini’s AI answers

Last week, Google allegedly instructed contract workers evaluating Gemini not to skip any prompts, regardless of their expertise, TechCrunch reports based on internal guidance it viewed.

Now, contractors have allegedly been instructed not to skip prompts that “require specialized domain knowledge” and to “rate the parts of the promp

1mo | Engadget
Engadget Podcast: The AI hype train stalled in 2024

This week, we're looking back at our hellish 2024 and trying to figure out where to go from here. We began the year with enormous hype around artificial intelligence, but that's cooled off after seeing how useless many AI features have been. It's also clear that many companies, including Microsoft and Apple, are trying to push half-baked AI concepts onto users. Looking forward, we're expecting a rough few years for the tech industry (not to mention the world as a whole).


Listen be

1mo | Engadget
Our favorite tech we bought in 2024

We at Engadget are in the unique position to test out many more gadgets than we actually use on a regular basis. It just comes with the territory of reviewing the newest smartphones or testing out dozens of power banks to find the best ones. But we still have to buy things for oursel

1mo | Engadget
YouTube will crack down on 'egregious clickbait,' starting in India

Clickbait videos have always been annoying, but there are times when they can be downright harmful. YouTube has vowed to strengthen its enforcement efforts when it comes to dealing with "egregious clickbait" on its websit

1mo | Engadget
Show HN: Interactive graphs in Rerun with a Rust port of D3-force

Rerun 0.21 comes with a new graph viewer that's written in Rust and runs in the browser via wasm. It's powered by a new force based layout engine that is a port of much of d3-force to Rust. (The release also contains some other cool stuff like undo/redo implemented on top of a timeseries DB.)

We built this with applications in robotics and spatial computing in mind but would love to hear feedback from folks that would see this as useful in other domains as well.


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1mo | Hacker news
Inside IBM’s race to achieve quantum advantage

It’s an unscientific fact that nine out of every 10 conversations about tech in the past year have been about AI. But the 10th has been about quantum computing. In a period of just over a year, the perennial technology of the future has become suddenly real—with major breakthroughs in computing hardware and software, significant public and private investments, and rising stock prices

What to do if someone is shading you online

There are certain social media rules we can all agree on: Ghosting a conversation is impolite, and replying “k” to a text is the equivalent of a backhand slap (violent, wrong, and rude). But what about the rest of the rules? When can we really remind someone of our old Venmo request? What happens when someone tries to flirt with you on LinkedIn?

Fortunately, terminally online writers Delia Cai and St

Top 10 Emotionally Engaging Holiday Ads Of 2024 via @sejournal, @gregjarboe

What is the top emotionally engaging holiday ad this year? What are the common themes that resonated with audiences? Read on to learn more.

The post Top 10 Emotionally Engaging Holiday Ads Of 2024 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/top-ten-emotional-holiday-ads/534349/

WordPress Vs. Squarespace – Which One Is Better? via @sejournal, @martinibuster

A head-to-head comparison of WordPress and Squarespace shows clear benefits of one over the other, helping you identify which platform best suits your needs.

The post WordPress Vs. Squarespace – Which One Is Better? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/wordpress-vs-squarespace-which-one-is-b

Nečekané zásoby: Pod zemským povrchem se skrývají miliony milionů tun vodíku

Vodík by byl super pro zelenou energetiku. Kde ho ale vzít a nespálit při tom spoustu fosilních paliv? Geologové US Geological Survey dramaticky zvyšují odhady množství přírodního vodíku, který vzniká při chemických reakcích v horninách. Většina tohoto vodíku je sice dnes nedostupná, ale je to zajímavý zdroj, na který se můžeme zaměřit do budoucna. http://www.osel.cz/13831-necekane-zasoby-pod-zemskym-povrchem-se-skryvaji-miliony-milionu-tun-vodiku.html

1mo | osel.cz
Digits Separators in Dart 3.6

Since Dart 3.6 (Flutter 3.27), you can use _ as a digits separator. This works with integers and floats, as well as custom formats (hex, scientific). https://codewithandrea.com/tips/digits-separators-dart-3-6/

Color API Deprecations in Flutter 3.27

To support the latest wide gamut color spaces, Flutter 3.27 has deprecated some properties and methods in the Color class. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/color-deprecations-flutter-3-27/

The ListWheelScrollView Widget

If you need to select between a small list of values but have limited vertical space, you can use a ListWheelScrollView. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/list-wheel-scroll-view/

AI Labels Need to Be the New Norm in 2025

Commentary: AI images will be harder than ever to identify next year. That's why we need better AI labels in 2025 to avoid disastrous consequences. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-labels-need-to-be-the-new-norm-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
This Gargantuan 98-Inch TCL TV Is $3,000 Off for the Holidays

That's a 50% discount, and Best Buy's free installation saves you an extra $399 (and a lot of work). https://www.cnet.com/deals/tcl-qm8-98-inch-tv-half-off-holidays/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Best Friend Gifts to Treat Your BFF

Find the perfect gift for your bestie can be tricky -- you want to make your best friend feel special, without breaking the bank. Our gifting experts have hand-picked this list of gifts for your BFF that feel personal, unique and budget-friendly. https://www.cnet.com/news/best-friend-gifts/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 A seemingly leaked Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra case all but confirms the phone's design

A supposedly leaked Spigen case provides another look at the likely Galaxy S25 Ultra design, and we're hearing again that the Galaxy S25 could have 12GB of RAM.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/a-seemingly-leaked-samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-case-all-but-confirms-the-phones-design

 Top Uber rival leaks user and driver data online

Rapido was apparently exposing a feedback archive online, which included emails and phone numbers.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/top-uber-rival-leaks-user-and-driver-data-online

 Spending on cloud infrastructure could actually fall in 2025

Cloud spend is predicted to rise considerably in 2025, but what about the areas predictions don’t cover?

https://www.techradar.com/pro/spending-on-cloud-infrastructure-could-actually-fall-in-2025

Deep clean your Windows PC: 10 professional tricks and tools
1mo | pcworld.com
5 ways to stay safe against new cyber threats targeting your phone
1mo | pcworld.com
As Bible sales boom, so does Christian tech

Want to know the Bible’s stance on technology? There’s an AI chatbot for that.

Just a few years ago, experts were predicting a mass decline of Christianity. The percentage of Americans identifying as Christian has fallen almost 20 points since 2000, while the population of non-affiliates was rising. But that decline has

‘You think you know love until you read this book’: Why TikTok is obsessed with this 1848 Russian novella

“Pov: you think you know love until you read this book,” reads a viral TikTok post that’s referring not to a bestseller by Colleen Hoover or Sarah J. Maas, but instead a 150-year-old Russian novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky. 

Daron Acemoglu thinks AI is solving the wrong problems

Around the time that MIT economist Daron Acemoglu became one of AI’s most prominent hype-busters, he also won a Nobel Prize.

While those two things are not directly related, Acemoglu says there’s a common thread. Acemoglu and his co-laureates, Simon Johnson and James Robinson, were recognized for their research on how societies with extractive political systems