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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

A leaked photo of what is claimed to be an early PCB design for the upcoming Nvidia RTX 5090 flagship GPU has leaked online

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/leaked-nvidia-rtx-5090-pcb-design-reveals-massive-gpu-package-and-high-performance-features

xAI, which is set to build a supercomputer with 200,000 Nvidia GPUs, raises $6 billion.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/elon-musks-xai-raises-usd6-billion-to-build-even-more-powerful-ai-supercomputers-nvidia-amd-contribute-to-funding-round

Some major mortgage rates climbed higher. Here's what to expect if you're in the market for a home loan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-increase-for-prospective-buyers-mortgage-rates-on-dec-25-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

Several important refinance rates moved higher this week, but rates could trend down in the coming months. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/homeowners-face-higher-refi-rates-todays-refinance-rates-dec-25-2024/#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. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/you-can-join-this-data-breach-class-action-settlement-for-a-few-more-days-if-you-qualify/#ftag=CADf328eec

Report uncovers rising cyber threats with alarming increases in ransomware, data-stealing malware, and sophisticated social engineering tactics.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/Hackers-are-tricking-victims-into-scam-yourself-attacks-with-fake-tutorial-CAPTCHAs-and-updates

Just opened up an Apple Watch on Christmas Day? Here are five apps to get you started.

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/just-got-an-apple-watch-for-christmas-here-are-five-apps-you-should-download-right-away

Local AI processing powers Promeo marketing solutions.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/This-new-digital-marketing-tool-can-generate-an-entire-marketing-campaign-with-just-a-few-prompts

A million different online multiplayer games seem to arrive each week, but good games you can play on the couch with a buddy aren’t as common. If you’re looking for a suggestion, we’ve rounded up a selection of our favorite couch co-op games below, from 2D platformers and lengthy RPGs to chill puzzlers and intense shooters. Just be aware that we’ve limited our selection to genuine co-op experiences, not games like Mario Kart or a Jackbox Party Pack that may be playable on on

As a grad student (and an ADHDer), I had trouble doing literature review systematically. To combat this, I made a website that finds similar papers using the meaning of the thing I am looking for.

I used MixedBread's [^1] embedding model to generate vectors from the abstracts. I store and search similar vectors using Milvus [^2] and finally use Gradio [^3] to serve the frontend. I update the vector database weekly by pulling the metadata dataset from Kaggle [^4].

To speed up the search p

Businesses are already being radically transformed by artificial intelligence (AI). Tools now exist that offer instantaneous, high-quality results in improving certain operations without the burden of high costs or delays. In fact, generative AI could complete

Article URL: https://docs.ruby-lang.org/en/master/NEWS_md.html

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https://docs.ruby-lang.org/en/master/NEWS_md.html

Article URL: https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2024/12/25/ruby-3-4-0-released/

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https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2024/12/25/ruby-3-4-0-released/

Over the past two years, generative AI has dominated tech conversations and media headlines. Tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney, and Sora captured imaginations with their ability to create text, images, and videos, sparking both excitement and ethical debates.

However, artificial intelligence goes far beyond generative AI—which is just a subset of AI—and its associated models. AI’s real promise lies in its ability to address complex challenges across diverse industries, from mi

Was YouTube TV’s recent price increase the straw that broke the camel’s back for you? When does the cost of streaming TV stop going up? When?!!

The answer is: Never.

These streaming services are going to keep creeping upward in cost until we’re all shelling out $300 a month.

Enough is enough. Time to take a break. That’s the beauty of streaming services: Y

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 93 for Dec. 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-dec-25-93/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 563 for Dec. 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-25-563/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,285 for Christmas Day, Dec. 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-dec-25-1285/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for the Dec. 25 Strands puzzle, No. 297. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-25-297/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-wednesday-dec-25/#ftag=CADf328eec

Change the color of your apps and arrange them in more ways in the latest OS. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/give-you-iphones-home-screen-some-holiday-cheer-with-this-ios-18-trick/#ftag=CADf328eec

Firms struggle with underperforming CRM systems, yet fear of disruption, cost, and time commitment stops them from seeking better solutions.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/many-businesses-feel-stuck-with-outdated-crm-systems-due-to-complexity-disruption-and-cost

Article URL: https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/21/travel/united-pilot-reunites-bone-marrow-donor/index.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42506041

Points: 9

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https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/21/travel/united-pilot-reunites-bone-marrow-donor/index.html

Article URL: https://blurbusters.com/crt-simulation-in-a-gpu-shader-looks-better-than-bfi/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42506211

Points: 39

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https://blurbusters.com/crt-simulation-in-a-gpu-shader-looks-better-than-bfi/

Article URL: https://innocenceproject.org/how-curb-your-enthusiasm-saved-an-innocent-man-from-death-row/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42506289

Points: 16

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https://innocenceproject.org/how-curb-your-enthusiasm-saved-an-innocent-man-from-death-row/

Hello, I'm working on a web browser that focuses on being truly lightweight and designed for privacy.

At some point I've realized that much of the complexity and resource requirements of web browsers comes from JavaScript. This is because every part needs to be dynamic and optimized for speed.

So a few years ago I've started to work on a web browser that intentionally doesn't implement JavaScript, instead it contains an updated set of scripts that fix and improve various websites.

I've

What are some of your favorite memories from Christmas? Share them here :)

- Josh :)

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Points: 187

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Article URL: https://nelson.cloud/ai-generated-images-discourage-me-from-reading-your-blog/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42506989

Points: 8

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what is your why?

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42507016

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Article URL: https://phys.org/news/2024-12-earth-subsurface-million-metric-tons.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42494773

Points: 7

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https://phys.org/news/2024-12-earth-subsurface-million-metric-tons.html

Article URL: https://v5.chriskrycho.com/journal/jujutsu-megamerges-and-jj-absorb/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42505475

Points: 10

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https://v5.chriskrycho.com/journal/jujutsu-megamerges-and-jj-absorb/

Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/science/ultrablack-velvet-ant-brazil.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42505937

Points: 21

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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/science/ultrablack-velvet-ant-brazil.html

Article URL: https://community.wolfram.com/c/portal/getImageAttachment?filename=tree.gif&userId=93201

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42506145

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Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore won't be back on Earth before March, but they've got candy canes and Santa hats to celebrate the holiday. https://www.cnet.com/science/stranded-nasa-astronauts-have-now-been-stuck-on-the-iss-for-six-months-send-christmas-greetings/#ftag=CADf328eec

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-25-december-2024

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-25-december-2024

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-25-december-2024

Article URL: https://jeremymorrell.dev/blog/a-practitioners-guide-to-wide-events/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42497338

Points: 24

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https://jeremymorrell.dev/blog/a-practitioners-guide-to-wide-events/

Article URL: https://www.cs.utexas.edu/~EWD/transcriptions/EWD08xx/EWD896.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42493808

Points: 205

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https://www.cs.utexas.edu/~EWD/transcriptions/EWD08xx/EWD896.html

Article URL: https://admiralcloudberg.medium.com/masks-smoke-and-mirrors-the-untold-story-of-egyptair-flight-804-42c788fcac2d

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42504343

Points: 87

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https://admiralcloudberg.medium.com/masks-smoke-and-mirrors-the-untold-

Article URL: https://www.theestablished.com/self/health/why-making-friends-as-an-adult-is-harder-than-ever

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42502580

Points: 107

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https://www.theestablished.com/self/health/why-making-friends-as-an-adult-is-harder-than-ever

Article URL: https://www.abortretry.fail/p/shockley-semiconductor-laboratory

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42504677

Points: 38

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https://www.abortretry.fail/p/shockley-semiconductor-laboratory

Article URL: https://gist.github.com/grugq/03167bed45e774551155

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42504438

Points: 29

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https://gist.github.com/grugq/03167bed45e774551155

Article URL: https://simonwillison.net/2024/Dec/24/qvq/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42505038

Points: 40

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https://simonwillison.net/2024/Dec/24/qvq/

Article URL: https://github.com/Jaennaet/pISSStream

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42505454

Points: 229

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https://github.com/Jaennaet/pISSStream

Despite the fact that the paper is named after him(AlexNet) and from my understanding they're(the 3 people named in the title)one of the reasons that Nvidia GPU became widely used for training Alex is not as popular as his peers/mentors? What happened to him?

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https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42505519

Article URL: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2564783/gordon-mah-ung-remembered.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42505542

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https://www.pcworld.com/article/2564783/gordon-mah-ung-remembered.html

TikTok is the new doctor’s office, quickly becoming a go-to platform for medical advice. Unfortunately, much of that advice is pretty sketchy.

A new report by the healthcare software firm Tebra found 45% of medical advice on TikTok to be false or misleading. Some categories were worse offenders than others, with TikTok videos about alternative medicine having the most inacc

Optickými kabely při běžném internetovém provozu zurčí záplava fotonů. Kvantová komunikace manipuluje s jednotlivými fotony, které by se mohly v moři fotonů optické komunikace utopit beze stopy. Kvantoví inženýři Northwestern University zařídili, aby k tomu nedocházelo. Praktická kvantová komunikace je na dohled. http://www.osel.cz/13836-kvantovi-inzenyri-zvladli-teleportaci-pres-vytizene-opticke-kabely.html

Unplug these devices to lower your energy usage and cut down on your electricity costs. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/slash-your-energy-costs-by-unplugging-these-power-hungry-appliances/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's normal for your eyes and vision to change. Follow these tips to monitor your eye health as you age. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/4-expert-tips-for-maintaining-your-eye-health-through-the-years/#ftag=CADf328eec

This obscure Chinese PC vendor has the world's first Qualcomm PC on offer.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/obscure-chinese-pc-vendor-has-the-worlds-first-qualcomm-pc-out-of-the-gate-qs1-pro-runs-windows-11-pro-has-wi-fi-7-and-up-to-2tb-ssd

Save up to $70 with these hard-to-resist Walmart deals on Apple iPad and Apple Watch Series 10.

https://www.laptopmag.com/tablets/ipads/walmart-apple-deals-include-huge-discounts-on-ipads-and-apple-watches

The IRS has up to $2.4 billion in unclaimed stimulus payments it will soon send to up to 1 million taxpayers who are eligible. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/if-you-missed-the-third-stimulus-check-in-2021-the-irs-might-have-money-for-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hot Stuff! The spacecraft endured temperatures as high as 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit on its journey. https://www.cnet.com/science/nasas-parker-probe-flies-closer-to-the-sun-than-any-object-ever-has/#ftag=CADf328eec

These exercises can help you maintain your strength and independence as you age. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/3-age-defying-exercises-to-do-for-a-better-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

You don't need to avoid your favorite holiday foods. Follow these tips to eat healthy while still indulging. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/yes-eat-what-you-want-this-holiday-season-without-skipping-dessert/#ftag=CADf328eec

An expert explains why pouring cooking grease down the drain could lead to something terrible for your pipes -- "fatbergs" https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-is-why-you-should-never-ever-pour-grease-down-the-drain/#ftag=CADf328eec

xAI releases Grok mobile app for iOS.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/groks-mobile-app-is-here-and-it-might-not-be-very-careful

Google is rumored to be adding Gemini Live to Chrome browser.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/chrome-could-get-a-massive-ai-upgrade-if-this-rumor-is-true

How well will Netflix handle Beyoncé's halftime show? She has a thought.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/beyonce-wins-the-holidays-with-an-ultra-clever-netflix-joke

Plucky regional player ISoftStone has recorded astounding recent growth.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/who-is-isoftstone-mysterious-tech-firm-set-to-become-one-of-the-biggest-pc-vendors-in-china-beating-huawei-hp-and-apple

1TB of Gen 4 SSD storage for only $44. MSI's Spatium M450 is a Christmas cracker.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/grab-a-1tb-gen-4-ssd-for-christmas-msis-spatium-m450-is-down-to-just-usd44

Android phones have been the first to feature a bunch of notable standards. They were the first to support 4G, 5G, USB-C (way back in 2015 no less) and

Article URL: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/24/metro/maine-prison-remote-jobs-mountain-view-correctional-facility/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42503258

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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/24/metro/maine-prison-remote-jobs-mountain-view

Article URL: https://svbrain.xyz/2024/12/20/cerebrum

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42503696

Points: 29

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https://svbrain.xyz/2024/12/20/cerebrum

Article URL: https://torrentfreak.com/cloudflare-must-block-piracy-shield-domains-and-ip-addresses-across-its-service-241224/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42503404

Points: 86

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https://torrentfreak.com/cloudflare-must-block-piracy-shield-domains-an

Article URL: https://www.wired.com/story/electric-cars-could-last-much-longer-than-most-think/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42504164

Points: 10

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https://www.wired.com/story/electric-cars-could-last-much-longer-than-most-think/

Article URL: https://twitter.com/Nils_Reimers/status/1870812625505849849

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Track Santa's location this Christmas Eve with the Google & NORAD Santa tracker apps, which are now live worldwide.

The post Track Santa With NORAD & Google For Christmas Eve 2024 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/santa-tracker/534804/

Christmas Eve might be the very last day to buy your Christmas gifts, but you should still heed warnings from the IRS over rampant year-end scams. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/still-shopping-today-irs-warns-of-holiday-season-gift-card-scams-and-other-fraud/#ftag=CADf328eec

Bed time anxiety can take a toll on your sleep. Try these hacks to stop it in its tracks. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/5-proven-sleep-hacks-to-stop-night-anixety/#ftag=CADf328eec

Learn all of the ways that weightlifting can reverse the effects of aging and how to get started safely. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/pumping-iron-could-be-the-key-to-aging-gracefully/#ftag=CADf328eec

Intel's new Arc B580 "Battlemage" GPU competes well, but driver issues hold it back.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/arc-b580-surprises-in-content-creation-review-intels-12gb-gpu-is-more-than-a-match-for-the-competition-but-driver-issues-dampened-my-enthusiasm

AI toppled the voice assistant this year, bringing advanced conversational AI to desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/scarlett-johansson-chatgpt-advanced-voice-mode

First, the AirPods Pro gained a nifty hearing aid feature. Next, it could be heart rate monitoring or temperature sensing.

https://www.laptopmag.com/headphones/airpods-earbuds/airpods-health-tracking-features-coming-soon

The Nvidia App has been updated with a new release, from version 10.0.x to 11.0.1. The significant change here is that users should not experience the disappointing gaming performance loss (up to 15%) witnessed by those who installed prior releases.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpu-drivers/nvidia-app-performance-issue-gets-fixed-with-release-11

OneXPlayer has announced the 3-in-1 X1 Pro powered by AMD's Strix Point APUs with pre-orders now open.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/amd-strix-point-powered-3-in-1-onexplayer-x1-pro-pre-orders-live-starting-at-usd1-399-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370-a-2-5k-120-hz-touch-display-and-up-to-64gb-of-ram-and-4tb-of-storage

The UK’s Ministry of Defence has announced successful trials of a 'game-changing weapon that can take down a swarm of drones using radio waves.'

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/uk-trials-game-changing-drone-swarm-killing-weapon-that-costs-13-cents-a-shot-rfdew-uses-radio-waves-to-down-drones