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Tell HN: Impassable Cloudflare challenges are ruining my browsing experience

I travel often. Sometimes I use a VPN, sometimes I don't. I use a heavily customized Firefox config on Linux.

Cloudflare challenges have made large portions of the web unusable for me.

Some recent examples

  - The "unsubscribe" button in Indeed's job notification emails leads me to an impassable Cloudflare challenge. The "Contact Us" page is also behind an impassable Cloudflare challenge.
  - While migrating a non-profit off of A2 Hosting, their login forces me to re-enter c
1mo | Hacker news
‘For $80, you can pretend you got a Birkin’: Why TikTok is obsessed with Walmart’s Hermès handbag knockoff

You might not have unwrapped a Hermès Birkin this holiday season, but what about a Walmart “Wirkin”? 

The $78 handbag has taken the internet by storm in recent weeks, offering an affordable dupe to one of the most exclusive luxury items in the world. With a starting price of $10,000 and resale values soaring as high as $300,000, the Birkin’s aspirational value has long been in its exclusivity. Prospective buyers must endure

Odhalení pamětní desky takřka zapomenutého přírodovědce Ludwiga Hoheneggera

Článek 160 let od úmrtí geologa a paleontologa Ludwiga Hoheneggera (OSEL, 7. 2. 2024) zmínil občanskou iniciativu usilující o zřízení pamětní desky Ludwigu Hoheneggerovi. To se díky historické společnosti HEREDITAS z. s. podařilo. Odhalení pamětní desky a bronzové busty takřka zapomenutého přírodovědce a všestranně zaměřené osobnosti se konalo 28. 11. 2024 v nádražní hale v Českém Těšíně. http://www.osel.cz/13851-odhaleni-pametni-desky-takrka-zapomenuteho-prirodovedce-ludwiga-hoheneggera.html

1mo | osel.cz
Lockheed Martin předvedli autonomní raketomet HIMARS

Americká společnost Lockheed Martin připravuje autonomní verzi salvového raketometu HIMARS. Robotický raketomet snižuje riziko pro lidskou obsluhu a nabízí pohotové nasazení i širší možnosti využití. Lidský operátor zůstává v posloupnosti velení, kde může v případě potřeby zasáhnout. http://www.osel.cz/13852-lockheed-martin-predvedli-autonomni-raketomet-himars.html

1mo | osel.cz
$90 Discount Makes This Cosori Pro 2 Air Fryer a Steal at Just $60

It has 12 preset cooking functions, voice assistant compatibility and you can add it to your kitchen arsenal for a fraction of the usual price right now. https://www.cnet.com/deals/cosori-pro-2-90-off-walmart-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Optimum and MSG: The Latest on 2025's First Cable Carriage Dispute

New York-area fans of the Knicks, Rangers, Devils and Islanders who pay for Optimum's TV service have started 2025 without access to their favorite teams. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/optimum-and-msg-the-latest-on-2025s-first-cable-carriage-dispute/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Best VPN for Apple TV in 2025

Using a VPN on your Apple TV can keep your streaming activity private from your ISP and unlock a world of entertainment from wherever you are. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-vpn-for-apple-tv/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Best VPN With Antivirus in 2025

Protect your privacy while keeping your devices secure with the best VPNs with antivirus protection. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-vpn-with-antivirus/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Snag a Compact Keurig K-Express Brewer for a Record-Low $33 at Walmart

This small single-serve coffee maker is perfect for anyone looking to maximize counter space. https://www.cnet.com/deals/keurig-k-express-essentials/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Marvel Rivals Season 1: Everything We Know So Far

With two Doctor Dooms threatening the multiverse, the new season brings a very appropriate group of heroes to the roster. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/marvel-rivals-season-1-everything-we-know-so-far/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
8Bitdo's Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox drops to a record low of $29

The 8Bitdo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox is on sale via Amazon for just $29. This is a record low price and represents a discount of 36 percent. That’s a pretty good deal, especially when considering that first-party Xbox controllers are around $60.

This isn’t a cheap knockoff. 8Bitdo makes fantastic controllers that regularly find a place in our best of lists

1mo | Engadget
How to watch Awesome Games Done Quick 2025

The best thing about the start of a new year isn't the goal-setting or the aspirational self-improvement — it's watching Awesome Games Done Quick. AGDQ is one of the premiere events for speedrunning, with an entire week of high-skill gameplay and loads of heart as gamers raise money for charity. The organization's winter beneficiary is the

1mo | Engadget
Samsung's Galaxy A16 5G phone and Fit3 tracker are coming the US

Samsung just announced pending US availability for a new smartphone and fitness tracker. The Galaxy A16 5G and Galaxy Fit3 are both modest devices that are just about perfect for the budget-conscious. These gadgets will be available for purchase in the US on January 9, after becoming available in other parts of the world a couple of months back.

The Galaxy A16 5G i

1mo | Engadget
Web Design and Tech Predictions for 2025

Although we are often bound by corporate design and conservative expectations, trend spotting can be fun and inspiring if we don’t take it too seriously. My subjective outlook features colors, technology, and legislation relevant to web design and web development in 2025. https://webdesignernews.com/web-design-and-tech-predictions-for-2025/

Top JavaScript Frameworks and Libraries to Watch in 2025

Discover innovative JavaScript tools beyond the well-known React, Vue.js, and Next.js. These lesser-known frameworks and libraries are shaping the future of web development. https://webdesignernews.com/top-javascript-frameworks-and-libraries-to-watch-in-2025/

New Year, New Hopes, New Dreams

Maybe 2025 has already started as you’re reading this, maybe you’re still waiting for the big countdown to begin — either way, it’s never too late or too early for some New Year’s inspiration! Our new collection of desktop wallpapers has got you covered. https://webdesignernews.com/new-year-new-hopes-new-dreams/

20+ Top Heavy Metal Fonts: Free & Paid Options for Bands, Logos & More

Heavy metal fonts are more than just letters on a page; they’re a visual representation of the music’s energy, attitude, and power. The right font can make all the difference in creating a strong and impactful design, whether it’s for a band logo, album cover, or merchandise. https://webdesignernews.com/20-top-heavy-metal-fonts-free-paid-options-for-bands-logos-more/

Predicting what 2025 will mean for AI

Welcome to AI DecodedFast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here.

Earlier today, senior writer Mark Sullivan published a piece surveying 25 insiders and experts on how they expect AI to further change personal, business, or digital life in 2025. The predictions, which include th

Apple denies wrongdoing but settles to pay $95 million cash (about $20 per class member) in Siri privacy suit

Apple agreed to pay $95 million in cash to settle a proposed class action lawsuit claiming that its voice-activated Siri assistant violated users’ privacy.

A preliminary settlement was filed on Tuesday night in the Oakland, California federal court, and requires approval by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White.

Mobile device owners complained that Apple routinely recorded their private conversatio

CES 2025: What to Expect From the Massive Tech Bonanza

CNET's experts have decades of experience bringing one of the biggest technology events on the planet straight to you. https://www.cnet.com/tech/ces-2025-what-to-expect-from-the-massive-tech-bonanza/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Don't Miss This $150 Discount on Previous-Gen Premium Sony Headphones

Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones are some of the absolute best you'll find for under $200 thanks to this 43% discount. https://www.cnet.com/deals/sony-wh-1000xm4-headphones-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
We're Choosing the Best of CES, and We Want Your Nominations

The CNET Group is the official judge of the best tech products and services at the world's biggest tech show this year. https://www.cnet.com/tech/were-choosing-the-best-of-ces-and-we-want-your-nominations/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 Valve has quietly removed Palworld's Steam Deck 'playable' status

Palworld's Steam Deck compatibility status has changed overnight from 'Playable' to 'Unsupported,' despite the game running well on the device with minor tweaks.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/valve-have-quietly-removed-palworlds-steam-deck-playable-status

Unlock extra productivity with a portable laptop monitor, now $64
1mo | pcworld.com
Nvidia is giving away classic GPUs, framed and signed by the CEO
1mo | pcworld.com
MSI’s newest OLED gaming monitor will hit a blistering 500Hz this year
1mo | pcworld.com
The first 27-inch 4K gaming OLED monitor is here courtesy of Samsung

Ahead of the official start of CES, Samsung has announced a trio of new Odyssey gaming monitors. Of the bunch, the G81SF is th

1mo | Engadget
Tesla reports its first-ever annual drop in deliveries

Tesla has reported its first-ever decline in annual deliveries. The total number of deliveries for 2024 hovers at around 1.78 million, but the company delivered 1.81 million vehicles in 2023. Company shares fell by as much as seven percent at the news, but has since rallied a couple of points. This follows

1mo | Engadget
This is Jeopardy! ... on your Fire TV Stick

You can now play Jeopardy! on your Fire TV Stick. Volley, the developer of the Alexa version of the game show, launched a new edition for Amazon’s streaming device on Thursday. Unlike the voice assistant edition, this one lets you see the clues onscreen, which I have to imagine makes it much more enjoyable. Of course, you also get a familiar view of the 60-year-old show’s iconic game

1mo | Engadget
Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (January 2025)

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Readers: please only email these addresses to discuss work opportunities.

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1mo | Hacker news
Ask HN: Who is hiring? (January 2025)

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.

Please only post if you are actively filling a position and are committed to responding to applicants.

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1mo | Hacker news
Show HN: connet – A P2P reverse proxy with NAT traversal

Over the past couple of months, I've been working on connet. At this point, it is working pretty smoothly (in what I use it for), so I wanted to share it with more people and see what they think.

I know many other similar/reverse proxy solutions exist - like https://github.com/fatedier/frp, https://github.com/rapiz1/rathole, and a bunch more you can find at

1mo | Hacker news
New rules may ban Chinese drones if approved by Trump administration

The U.S. Commerce Department said on Thursday it is considering new rules that would impose restrictions on Chinese drones that would restrict or ban them in the United States citing national security concerns.

The department said it was seeking public comments by March 4 on potential rules to safeguard the supply chain for drones, saying threats from China and Russia “may offer our adversaries the ability to remotely access and manipulate these devices, exposing sensitive U.

25 experts predict how AI will change business and life in 2025

The so-called AI boom has been going on for more than two years now, and 2024 saw a real acceleration in both the development and the application of the technology. Expectations are high that AI will move beyond just generating text and images and morph into agents that can complete complex tasks on behalf of users. But that’s just o

A $250 Discount Drops This EcoFlow Power Station Down to All-Time Low Price

The Delta River 3 Plus has a 1,024Wh battery, a maximum output of 1,800W and you can snag it for just $649 right now. https://www.cnet.com/deals/250-off-ecoflow-delta-3-plus-portable-power-station/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com