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Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (December 2024)

Share your information if you are looking for work. Please use this format:

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1mo | Hacker news
Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2024)

NEW RULE: Please only post a job if you actually intend to fill a position and are committed to responding to everyone who applies.

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Please state the location and include REMOTE for remote work, REMOTE (US) or similar if the country is restricted, and ONSITE when remote work is not an option.

Please only post if you personally are part of the hiring company—no recruiting firms or job boards. One post per company. If it isn't a household name, explain what your company does.

1mo | Hacker news
How Amazon influencer Sydney Nicole Gifford’s lawsuit could change the industry

In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, one TikTok content creator is suing another for copying her “neutral, beige, and cream aesthetic.” After a judge ruled the case should go forward last month, the matter now goes to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas for final disposition.

In a lawsuit filed earlier this year,

The internet is freaking out because ChatGPT won’t say the name ‘David Mayer’

ChatGPT users are getting error codes every time they type the name “David Mayer” into the generative AI chatbot, leaving many confounded on who it could be and why the platform isn’t recognizing the name.

A Reddit user who posted to the “r/ChatGPT” subreddit six days ago appeared to be the first to notice that ChatGPT wouldn’t (or couldn’t?) generate a response to the name. The user asked “who is david mayer?” The chatbot said

When to Expect PlayStation 30th Anniversary DualSense and Portal Restocks

The limited edition DualSense controller will be restocked through Best Buy Drops, and the 30th Anniversary PlayStation Portal is rumored for a restock soon. https://www.cnet.com/deals/playstation-30th-anniversary-dualsense-controller-restock/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
The AirFly Pro, on Sale for Cyber Monday, Is the Secret to Making In-Flight Entertainment Better

Twelve South's AirFly Pro Bluetooth dongle lets you connect your wireless headphones to in-flight entertainment so you can enjoy movies and TV shows on your AirPods, Pixel Buds or Beats while you fly. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-airfly-pro-on-sale-for-cyber-monday-is-the-secret-to-making-in-flight-entertainment-better/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Best Cyber Monday Internet Deals for 2024

Did you know you can also find home broadband savings this time of year? Here's how to get cheap internet. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/best-cyber-monday-internet-deals-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
You Only Have a Few Hours to Snag a JBL Party Speaker for Just $200 This Cyber Monday

Impress your friends and bring your celebrations to the next level with $150 off this high-quality JBL party speaker this Cyber Monday. https://www.cnet.com/deals/jbl-party-speaker-is-now-200-for-cyber-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Keep Your Home Protected With Up to 60% Off Blink Outdoor 4 Cams for Cyber Monday

Just because you're not home doesn't mean you can't keep an eye on your property, especially with big discounts on Blink security cameras. https://www.cnet.com/deals/keep-your-home-protected-with-up-to-60-off-blink-outdoor-4-cams-for-cyber-monday/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Spoil Your Pets This Holiday Season With 16 of the Best Cyber Monday Deals

Shopping for your fur baby this holiday season? Me too. Here are some of the best pet-focused presents on sale for Cyber Monday right now. https://www.cnet.com/deals/spoil-your-pets-this-holiday-season-with-16-of-the-best-cyber-monday-deals/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 Dell Cyber Monday Deals Live: I can't believe the Alienware M18 is $1,000 off!

I found the best deals on Dell laptops for gaming, business, and more to help you save on Cyber Monday. Here's how you can save up to $1,000 on your next Dell laptop.

https://www.laptopmag.com/live/news/dell-cyber-monday-deals

 7 Cyber Monday Meta Quest accessory deals to level up your VR gaming

If you're just getting your Meta Quest 3 VR setup ready or you need to make some adjustments, these are six Black Friday gaming deals you won't want to leave behind.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/vr/7-cyber-monday-meta-quest-accessory-deals-to-level-up-your-vr-gaming

 My biggest complaint about modern laptops can be solved for $25 on Cyber Monday

You just bought a brand-new laptop and can't wait to start using it. But where did all the ports go? This USB-C hub on sale for Cyber Monday is the perfect solution.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/ugreen-revodok-pro-hub-deal

3 things I always buy on Cyber Monday
1mo | pcworld.com
Apple Cyber Monday deals bring a four-pack of AirTags down to $70

Cyber Monday deals are here, and that includes many Apple devices. You can pick up a four-pack of

1mo | Engadget
Cyber Monday deals include a $110 discount on the Dyson Airwrap

There are plenty of great gadgets on sale today for Cyber Monday that will track your steps or wake you up. But, personally, I'm more interested in the discounts on tools that will boost my beauty routine this winter. So, I'm very excited that the

1mo | Engadget
Call of Duty is getting some kind of game mode inspired by Squid Game

Here’s a collaboration I wasn’t expecting. The hit gaming franchise Call of Duty and the hit Netflix show Squid Game are ">teaming up for some kind of game mode to commemorate the latter’s second season.

We don’t exactly know what this partner

1mo | Engadget
Amazon Prime members can play Death Stranding for free on Luna this month

Amazon has revealed the list of PC games that Prime members can claim at no extra cost, as well as the titles they can stream for (almost) free on Luna. One of those in the latter camp is

1mo | Engadget
PS5 anniversary update adds themes for each generation of the PlayStation

Sony is giving gamers a surprise shot of nostalgia to celebrate PlayStation’s 30th anniversary — and not just the retro hardware that sold out in a flash

1mo | Engadget
Show HN: SQL Simulator – Create Subsetted Databases in Docker or K8s

Hi, I'm Weston Goodwin. I originally posted about my project on HN back in June 2023 (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36187556) and wanted to share some of the updates I’ve made since then. As a referesher SQL Simulator is a tool that simulates SQL script execution by creating a subsetted database. Below is a list of changes I've made:

1.)It now supports both Docker and Kubernetes. 2.)The database container automatically sel

1mo | Hacker news
Show HN: Automate your studio – mute a mixer channel to turn your PTZ camera

Seamlessly automate your audio-visual setup! This open-source framework uses the Open Sound Control protocol to integrate audio mixer consoles, OBS, PTZ cameras, and more. Perfect for live production enthusiasts, streamers, and tech tinkerers.

I have made it originally to meet our needs, then opensourced it: We needed to move a PTZ cam based on the stage/pulpit mute states on our X32, but it is capable for way more. Let me know what do you guys think!

Cheers!


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1mo | Hacker news
Show HN: Flow – A Dynamic Task Engine for building AI Agents

I think graph is a wrong abstraction for building AI agents. Just look at how incredibly hard it is to make routing using LangGraph - conditional edges are a mess.

I built Laminar Flow to solve a common frustration with traditional workflow engines - the rigid need to predefine all node connections. Instead of static DAGs, Flow uses a dynamic task queue system that lets workflows evolve at runtime.

Flow is built on 3 core principles:

* Concurrent Execution - Tasks run in parallel autom

1mo | Hacker news
Cognitive Biases in UX Design

Psychologists studying the functioning of the human brain found out a long time ago that it has a tendency to take shortcuts and simplify tasks. By nature, our brain just doesn’t want to fatigue itself. This is especially true today when many of us experience cognitive overload. A brain overwhelmed with too much information it can’t process effectively tries to find a way to make things easier. The result? Cognitive biases. https://webdesignernews.com/cognitive-biases-in-ux-design-2/

Designing a World-Class Investing Experience

This shift also aimed to unify the mobile and web platforms, offering a seamless experience that empowers users and solidifies Garanti BBVA Securities’ brand as a market leader. https://webdesignernews.com/designing-a-world-class-investing-experience/

AAA – Analytical Anti-Aliasing

An in-depth exploration of anti-aliasing techniques, covering traditional approaches like SSAA, MSAA, and FXAA, and presenting a new “Analytical Anti-Aliasing” method that uses signed distance fields for smooth, artifact-free rendering, offering a more efficient solution for achieving high-quality visuals. https://webdesignernews.com/aaa-analytical-anti-aliasing/

Free and open-source SVG icons

Get started with a collection of 586 free and open-source SVG icons compatible with Flowbite and Tailwind CSS based on solid and outline styles with React (JSX) and Figma support. https://webdesignernews.com/free-and-open-source-svg-icons/

Pablo Sánchez’s 7 rules for designing the unexpected

In his session with user researcher Oliver Sommermann, Pablo breaks down how tapping into this “plural consciousness” shaped the development of the Ableton Note app, an interface for sketching music. Instead of a conventional red record button, Note has a “Capture” feature that loops musical phrases after they’re played. https://webdesignernews.com/pablo-sanchezs-7-rules-for-designing-the-unexpected/

‘The Mr Beast of Jails’: This influencer is bailing people out of jail for content

An influencer is bailing random people out of jail and putting them on a party bus. Why? For content.

In a ">video posted to his YouTube channel on November 20, creator cduerk bails 10 strangers out of jail at one time. “I went a little over budget with the bail,” cduerk says. Dressed in a goodwill suit, he waits outside the gates, cameras rolling, ready to load them onto a party bus waiting nearby. 

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The Stanley Tumbler Meets the Hype and It's on Sale for Cyber Monday

My favorite water bottle is the real deal, not just a TikTok trend, and you can save some money on it with a Cyber Monday deal. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-stanley-tumbler-meets-the-hype-and-its-on-sale-for-black-friday/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
This Is the Best Cyber Monday Deal for an All-Purpose Security Cam

The Blink Mini 2 is currently half off for Cyber Monday and is one of the best home security cameras I've ever seen. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-is-the-best-cyber-monday-deal-for-an-all-purpose-security-cam/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
A Big Year for Small Games

Three games on sale now made me fall in love again with indies in 2024. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/a-big-year-for-small-games/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 If my house were on fire, I'd grab this keyboard — it's on sale for Cyber Monday

I'm not joking — and if you find yourself without a laptop and just a phone, you'll need a portable, reliable, easy-to-type-on keyboard; it's essential. The Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 is it.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/keyboards-mice/cyber-monday-portable-keyboard-logitech-keys-to-go-2