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Article URL: https://github.com/blackcandy-org/blackcandy

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42512896

Points: 66

# Comments: 13

https://github.com/blackcandy-org/blackcandy

Hey Everybody! Hope you had a merry christmas

Today I had a bit of fun with Claude.

Started by scraping YC's startups list, then ran them through OpenAI's embedding service, then UMAP'd the embedding to reduce the dimension to just two coordinates and then just forced Claude to write React that would compile to visualize that.

I had fun and I think it's interesting, so take a look!

Also note that you won't be able to zoom on mobile (found about this Plotly limitation way too late). I

Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/dec/20/ugandan-runner-deo-kato-cape-town-london-hope-racism-europe-africa

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42494466

Points: 47

# Comments: 5

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You don't need to buy distilled water at the supermarket with this easy DIY version. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/easy-homemade-distilled-water-recipe/#ftag=CADf328eec

Struggling to choose a holiday movie that satisfies everyone? Check out the AI app Pix. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-decide-what-to-watch-using-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-26-december-2024

Dynabook's Chromebook C70 is a rugged 10.1-inch convertible tablet with MIL-grade durability.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/Dynabook-Chromebook-C70-comes-with-a-docked-pen-as-well-as-a-proper-keyboard

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-26-december-2024

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-26-december-2024

An undersea power cable connecting Helsinki and Tallinn, carrying 658 megawatts of electricity, has been disrupted on Christmas Day.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/undersea-power-cable-connecting-finland-and-estonia-experiences-outage-capacity-reduced-to-35-percent-as-finnish-authorities-investigate

Pravidelná sonda do světa software. Podíváme se na nástroj pro formální ověřování správnosti programů (C a Java), budeme instalovat balíčky z 1tarball archivů a nakonec si vyzkoušíme aktualizaci více git repozitářů najednou. https://www.root.cz/clanky/softwarova-sklizen-26-12-2024-sdilejte-soubory-mezi-pc-a-androidem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Article URL: https://danielmangum.com/posts/vpr-nordic-risc-v-processor/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42502658

Points: 13

# Comments: 2

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Article URL: https://www.os2museum.com/wp/i-thought-i-found-a-bug/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42510776

Points: 5

# Comments: 0

https://www.os2museum.com/wp/i-thought-i-found-a-bug/

Article URL: https://www.euronews.com/2024/12/25/azerbaijani-passenger-plane-crashes-near-kazakh-city-of-aktau

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42511267

Points: 114

# Comments: 52

https://www.euronews.com/2024/12/25/azerbaijani-passenger-plane-crashes-near-kazakh-city-of-aktau

Article URL: https://igorstechnoclub.com/server-sent-events-sse-are-underrated/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42511318

Points: 86

# Comments: 31

https://igorstechnoclub.com/server-sent-events-sse-are-underrated/

Article URL: https://jalopnik.com/hertz-is-so-desperate-to-unload-tesla-inventory-its-cus-1851727725

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42511812

Points: 27

# Comments: 12

https://jalopnik.com/hertz-is-so-desperate-to-unload-tesla-inventory-its-cus-1851727725

Article URL: https://www.newsweek.com/luigi-mangione-jury-sympathy-former-prosecutor-alvin-bragg-terrorism-new-york-brian-thompson-2002626

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42511914

Points: 22

# Comments: 5

https://www.newsweek.com/luigi-mangione-jury-s

Startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems velmi ambiciózně plánuje spuštění první komerční a k síti připojené fúzní elektrárny, která bude využívat kompaktní tokamak typu ARC s pokročilými supravodivými magnety, na počátek třicátých let. Vyrůst by měla v areálu James River Industrial Center v Chesterfield County, stát Virginie. http://www.osel.cz/13838-cfs-hodlaji-vybudovat-prvni-komercni-fuzni-elektrarnu-ve-virginii.html

NFL action continues on Netflix on Christmas Day with the second game featuring the Ravens and Texans and a Beyoncé halftime show. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ravens-vs-texans-how-to-watch-the-nfl-on-netflixs-second-game-beyonce-halftime-show-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

The power of AI has tech companies scrambling to cram voice control into everything, and I’ve got very mixed feelings about that.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/im-never-going-to-use-voice-controls-for-my-tech-sorry-and-i-dont-care-how-much-better-it-is-now-thanks-to-ai

Nvidia’s GB200 NVL4 boosts mid-range computing with cutting-edge architecture, PCIe connectivity, and energy efficiency for next-generation data center needs.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/nvidia-unveils-gb200-nvl4-with-two-grace-cpus-and-four-blackwell-gpus-for-modern-data-center-workloads

Article URL: https://ourworldindata.org/golden-age-antibiotics

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42495037

Points: 23

# Comments: 22

https://ourworldindata.org/golden-age-antibiotics

Article URL: https://www.mongodb.com/blog/post/managing-data-corruption-in-the-cloud

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42494240

Points: 6

# Comments: 0

https://www.mongodb.com/blog/post/managing-data-corruption-in-the-cloud

Article URL: https://github.com/drk1wi/portspoof

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42509953

Points: 54

# Comments: 21

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Article URL: https://bernsteinbear.com/blog/cps/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42510696

Points: 21

# Comments: 6

https://bernsteinbear.com/blog/cps/

Follow these steps to migrate from your old phone to your new one, without losing anything in the process. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-to-safely-and-painlessly-transfer-all-your-old-data-to-a-new-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce lead Kansas City into the NFL's first Christmas Day game on Netflix. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chiefs-vs-steelers-how-to-watch-the-nfl-on-netflix-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

Pro chefs rely on this sneaky method to make sure every steak they cook comes out perfectly. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-nail-the-perfect-steak-doneness-with-three-fingers/#ftag=CADf328eec

Closed doors and uneven air flow can lower the air quality in less-used and lower-light rooms, but these houseplants can offset that with their pollutant-absorbing prowess. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/these-10-houseplants-will-purify-your-air-even-in-low-light-rooms/#ftag=CADf328eec

NFL action continues on Netflix on Christmas Day with the second game between the Ravens and Texans and a Beyoncé halftime show finishing the streaming service's football doubleheader. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ravens-vs-texans-how-to-watch-nfl-on-netflix-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

F1 stalwart Castrol is quietly innovating to bring its expertise in cooling to data centers and beyond.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/fluid-as-a-service-no-its-not-what-you-think-f1-stalwart-quietly-innovating-to-bring-its-expertise-in-cooling-to-data-centers-and-beyond

Report reveals surge in phishing attacks, with Remote Access Trojans, open redirects, and malicious Office documents increasingly bypassing secure gateways.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/Hackers-are-using-Russian-domains-to-launch-complex-document-based-phishing-attacks

This deal knocks an impressive $1,809 off the ThinkPad X1 Carbon's regular price.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/business-laptops/lenovo-reduces-the-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-11-price-by-56-percent-for-the-holidays

This tablet thoroughly impressed as my primary entertainment device on a recent cruise.

https://www.laptopmag.com/tablets/forget-the-ipad-this-tablets-unique-design-makes-it-the-best-streaming-companion

Save big on laptops for work and play at Lenovo. These ThinkPad and Yoga models represent excellent year-end savings.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/save-up-to-usd1-735-with-these-5-massive-lenovo-winter-sale-laptop-deals

Zhitai's TiPro9000 SSD with 5th Gen YMTC 3D NAND and Silicon Motion SM2508 SSD controller benchmarked, appears to be one of the fastest client drives around.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/chinese-pcie-5-0-ssd-tested-with-speeds-up-to-14-5-gb-s-zhitai-tipro9000-sports-5th-gen-ymtc-3d-nand-and-smi-sm2508-controller

Spoilers follow for “Joy to the World.”

If there’s one thing Steven Moffatt loves to do with Doctor Who, it’s to find a monster buried in the mundane. He’s made statues, shadows, lost children and even the idea of silence into some of the show’s most terrifying villains. Sadly, the mysterious extra door you often find in older hotel rooms isn’t as universal a concern, but it’s still a rich seam for him to mine. That’s the inspiration for “Joy to the W

Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/23/swedish-cabin-frontline-possible-hybrid-war-undersea-cables-sabotage

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42494256

Points: 28

# Comments: 10

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/23/swedish-cabin-frontli

Article URL: https://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/space-physics/ants-vs-humans-putting-group-smarts-test

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42508789

Points: 10

# Comments: 2

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Article URL: https://www.earlychristianwritings.com/index.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42509711

Points: 13

# Comments: 2

https://www.earlychristianwritings.com/index.html

While Apple M* chips seems to have an incredible unified memory access, the available learning resources seem to be quite restricted and often convoluted. Has anyone been able to get past this barrier? I have some familiarity with general purpose software development with CUDA and C++. I want to figure how to work with/ use Apple's developer resources for general purpose programming.

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Article URL: https://sherlockproject.xyz/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42509809

Points: 71

# Comments: 59

https://sherlockproject.xyz/

Article URL: https://cosmicbook.news/star-trek-discovery-erased-canon

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42509813

Points: 24

# Comments: 22

https://cosmicbook.news/star-trek-discovery-erased-canon

Article URL: https://events.ccc.de/congress/2024/infos/startpage.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42509828

Points: 59

# Comments: 1

https://events.ccc.de/congress/2024/infos/startpage.html

Single individuals make less of a difference to the success or failure of a technology project than you might think (and that’s a good thing). https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/12/25/the-real-10x-developer-makes-their-whole-team-better/

Hned na začátku musíme podotknout, že údaje z kterých vycházíme se týkají rychlosti Santy a že v naší úvaze si dovolujeme předpokládat, že ani náš Ježíšek není žádný louda a Santovi se přinejmenším vyrovná. http://www.osel.cz/13837-jak-rychly-je-jezisek.html

Thomson Reuters will pay out a $27.5 million settlement to people whose information was exposed by its Clear AI product, but the window to opt-in closes at the end of this week on Dec. 27. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/this-clear-ai-class-action-settlement-is-only-open-til-friday-are-you-eligible/#ftag=CADf328eec

Have a holly-jolly time streaming. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/unwrap-2024s-new-christmas-movies-heres-whats-on-netflix-hulu-and-beyond/#ftag=CADf328eec

Chicken wings are a standout air fryer snack, but placing them correctly in the air fryer is just as important as using the right spice. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-secret-to-perfect-air-fryer-wings-isnt-an-ingredient/#ftag=CADf328eec

Nvidia made a great move this year, scrapping GeForce Experience and merging its best bits – plus the Control Panel – into an all-new app.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/geforce-experience-is-dead-replaced-by-the-nvidia-app-and-good-riddance

Global survey reveals CFOs' rising AI interest but also ROI skepticism.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/2025-could-be-the-year-of-reckoning-for-ai-as-a-global-survey-of-cfos-shows-rampant-nervousness-about-roi

T-Mobile's enhanced Internet Backup plans provide 130GB of 5G data monthly, with three additional data passes per year.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/oh-the-irony-t-mobile-launches-internet-backup-plans-for-businesses-on-the-day-it-suffered-its-biggest-outage-of-2024

Logitech is a go-to keyboard brand because it's reliable. And with these deals, it's incredibly affordable as well!

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/keyboards-mice/logitech-keyboards-under-25-dollars

Board partners have begun pushing BIOS updates for Arrow Lake containing the 0x114 microcode and updated 1854 ME firmware.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/vendors-push-intels-promised-performance-boosting-firmware-for-intel-arrow-lake-cpus-0x114-beta-bios-updates-coupled-with-the-new-csme-version-1854v2-2

Article URL: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/blog/curriculum-learn-web-development/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42493962

Points: 5

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Article URL: https://fstar-lang.org/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42508642

Points: 25

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https://fstar-lang.org/

Thread for 2024: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38782613

Thread for 2023: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33873800

I'd like to take on VR dev alongside my existing journeys in computer graphics, iOS dev and Unreal Engine. A stretch goal would be setting up a blog to document my experiences in those journeys.

In terms of non-technical skills, I'm thinking of focusing on sales and marketing. Those are fundamental skills, without which any side project I do would be doomed to f

Article URL: https://grist.org/international/three-quarters-of-the-worlds-land-is-drying-out-redefining-life-on-earth/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42509434

Points: 6

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The 2025 Social Security COLA increase goes into effect in just a few weeks. Here's what it means for your monthly check going forward. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-2025-heres-what-the-cola-increase-means-for-your-wallet/#ftag=CADf328eec

The IRS will soon send stimulus checks up to $1,400 to 1 million taxpayers who missed claiming the pandemic credit in 2021 https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/better-late-than-never-irs-targets-2-4b-for-taxpayers-who-didnt-claim-third-stimulus-check/#ftag=CADf328eec

Live NFL action has come to Netflix on Christmas Day. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chiefs-vs-steelers-how-to-watch-nfl-on-netflix-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

Fancy cocktail kits and subscriptions aim to teach you mixology skills right at home via giftable boxes of specialty ingredients with recipes to shake and stir. Here's what I thought after a three-month trial run. https://www.cnet.com/news/this-cocktail-subscription-kit-will-turn-your-home-into-your-favorite-bar/#ftag=CADf328eec

Are stress and anxiety about the holiday season affecting your sleep? Follow these expert tips to wind down, reduce stress and have silent nights. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/10-expert-tips-for-sleeping-well-during-the-holidays/#ftag=CADf328eec

Advanced phishing exploits blend social engineering with trusted platforms to breach defences.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/Two-step-phishing-campaign-uses-Microsoft-tools-to-bypass-email-security

There's a reason they're (a) great pick

https://www.techradar.com/audio/i-reviewed-over-30-pairs-of-headphones-in-2024-and-heres-the-one-i-keep-coming-back-to

Tired of endless scrolling? Discover why Mubi’s curated catalog and celebration of cinema made it my top subscription this year.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/mubi-is-my-favorite-streaming-service-of-the-year-here-are-4-reasons-why

Here is how organizations can strengthen defenses against Interlock ransomware targeting FreeBSD servers.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/interlock-ransomware-attacks-highlight-need-for-greater-security-standards-on-critical-infrastructure

Looking back at Razer's prototypes before the company potentially reveals another at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in 2025.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/a-history-of-razer-at-ces-what-to-expect-in-2025

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is available at its second-lowest price ever making it a steal for those considering an upgrade.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d-drops-to-just-usd359-at-amazon-secure-the-fastest-zen-4-gaming-chip-while-supplies-last

While it comes at a premium price, the Corsair Vengeance i7600 offers significantly better quality than mainstream competitors.

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/corsair-vengeance-i7600-review

Without EUV, Chinese semiconductor industry is over a decade behind Taiwan, U.S.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/asml-ceo-says-china-is-10-to-15-years-behind-in-chipmaking-capabilities

The Xreal One is a pricey yet highly capable take on AR glasses.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/wearable-tech/xreal-one-review

Dominate the competition with the Victrix Pro FS Fight Stick - now at an all-time low price.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/master-your-fighting-games-with-the-victrix-pro-fs-esports-fight-stick-now-at-its-lowest-ever-price

If you received a bunch of gift cards for the holidays, consider it a blessing. Whoever gave them to you likely wanted to give you a gift you'd actually use, and rather assume (incorrectly), they wanted to ensure you'd get their money's worth on something you actually like. Maybe there's nothing on your wish list at the moment, but you're keen to spend that gift card on something that will make your commute easier or your home feel more cozy. Below are some of our favorite items that are well

Article URL: https://www.dbos.dev/blog/ezrgb-dbos-light-shows

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42494512

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Article URL: https://medium.com/inspiredbrilliance/exploring-lora-part-1-the-idea-behind-parameter-efficient-fine-tuning-and-lora-ec469d176c26

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42493871

Points: 93

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https://medium.com/inspiredbrilliance/

Article URL: https://eclecticlight.co/2024/12/23/will-that-hub-or-dock-slow-your-ssds-or-even-make-them-faster/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42494723

Points: 72

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Hello Hackers, Happy Christmas to all.

Recently I have not been able to find time to work on some side projects or to try something new. Sometimes I slack off after returning from the office. Often it leads to bedtime procrastination and endless scrolling on the phone just for the sake of me-time.

From your experience, what tips or practices would you suggest to keep disciplined?

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Article URL: https://medium.com/@bdratings/all-your-models-are-destroyed-the-rise-and-future-fall-of-microstrategy-5916dd3c0021

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42508668

Points: 20

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Put some coffee on and configure these iPhone settings before you explore other features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/unwrapped-a-new-iphone-change-these-8-settings-in-ios-18-2-first/#ftag=CADf328eec

You could net thousands of dollars from a nearly $9 million settlement reached by Elekta and Northwestern Memorial Healthcare over a data breach, but you only have until tomorrow. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/you-have-until-tomorrow-to-join-this-data-breach-class-action-settlement-if-you-qualify/#ftag=CADf328eec

Get ready for another round of Red Light, Green Light. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-you-can-stream-squid-game-season-2-on-netflix/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: The answer depends on what's more important to you in a cheaper phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/buying-a-300-phone-comes-with-a-big-choice-fun-features-or-more-support/#ftag=CADf328eec

There are some cases where you shouldn't toss your boxes straight into a recycling bin. We'll explain. https://www.cnet.com/science/recycle-all-your-wrapping-paper-and-cardboard-the-right-way/#ftag=CADf328eec

Vitamins technically don't expire, but here's what you should know about how they lose their potency. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/may-not-want-throw-out-expired-vitamins-why/#ftag=CADf328eec

Putting your new security camera in the wrong spot could cause damage or give neighbors problems: Here's where you need to avoid. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/7-places-to-never-install-your-home-security-camera/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's OK if you want to avoid the new Apple Intelligence features. Here's how to disable them. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/join-the-73-of-apple-users-who-dont-care-about-ai-how-to-turn-off-apple-intelligence/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple partnership with Globalstar challenges traditional telecom dominance with direct satellite communication.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/Apple-invests-billions-in-Globalstar-for-satellite-services-and-improved-iPhone-connectivity

You can download over 18,000 titles on Steam, but how many are quality?

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/steam-released-a-record-number-of-games-in-2024-over-18-000-new-titles-were-added-to-the-platform

A truly high-end, authentic CRT filter (in the form of a shader) releases, but only for high refresh OLED and LCD displays.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/blur-busters-releases-authentic-crt-simulator-shader-for-high-refresh-oled-and-lcd-screens-240-hz-oled-recommended-for-the-best-experience

Kopite has spilled the beans of Nvidia's RTX 5070 family; detailing CUDA core counts, VRAM capacities and TDPs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidias-rtx-5070-ti-and-rtx-5070-allegedly-sport-16gb-and-12gb-of-gddr7-memory-respectively-up-to-8960-cuda-cores-256-bit-memory-bus-and-300w-tdp