Article URL: https://www.ieee.org/education/credentialing/index.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42821654
Points: 15
# Comments: 1
![AI isn't going to build your startup](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/W/r/o/8/d/ai-isn-t-going-to-build-your-startup.webp)
Article URL: https://justinjackson.ca/ai-build-saas
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42823203
Points: 15
# Comments: 2
![DeepSeek-R1: Incentivizing Reasoning Capability in LLMs via RL](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/d/w/7/O/n/deepseek-r1-incentivizing-reasoning-capability-in-llms-via-rl.webp)
Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.12948
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42823568
Points: 41
# Comments: 8
![Men lose half their emotional support networks between 30 and 90](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/X/r/L/Z/0/men-lose-half-their-emotional-support-networks-between-30-and-90.webp)
I'm trying to understand why banks still charge account fees and card fees, especially when they don't seem to make significant profits from them.
I started a fintech company focused on banking for luxury deals and worked with banking partners, so I've seen a lot of the industry from the inside. Still, I can't wrap my head around this.
Why are these fees still prevalent? Are they just a relic of legacy banking systems, or is there more to it? The scary thing is banks don't even make alot
![Feeling Drained, Strained and Stressed? It Might Stem From Cortisol Imbalance](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/g/o/9/z/3/feeling-drained-strained-and-stressed-it-might-stem-from-cortisol-imbalance.webp)
Out-of-whack cortisol levels can seriously affect your daily life. Here are the symptoms and how doctors recommend fixing it. https://www.cnet.com/health/cortisol-imbalance-symptoms/#ftag=CADf328eec
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It's a blockbuster clash at Etihad Stadium as the hosts look to bounce back from a Champions League disappointment. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-man-city-vs-chelsea-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
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You wouldn't leave the door to your house unlocked, so why leave it open online for criminals to access your data? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/theres-a-hole-in-your-online-security-thats-putting-your-financial-data-at-risk/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Leaked memo may have revealed Apple's top two AI priorities in 2025](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/E/V/R/v/v/leaked-memo-may-have-revealed-apple-s-top-two-ai-priorities-in-2025.webp)
Apple wants to prioritize Siri and its in-house AI models, according to a leaked internal memo.
![3 amazing RTX 4080 gaming laptop deals: Save over $500 on MSI, Asus, and Alienware!](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/B/q/b/r/z/3-amazing-rtx-4080-gaming-laptop-deals-save-over-500-on-msi-asus-and-alienware.webp)
Hunting for a new gaming laptop? Skip the RTX 50-series and save hundreds with these deals on RTX 4080 gaming laptops!
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New Surface devices are on the way and the mystery of an Xbox controller listing has been solved. We also saw OpenAI accused of cheating on benchmark tests recently.
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Ninja Gaiden 2 Black dropped out of nowhere onto console and PC, and is in Game Pass. How does it play on handhelds like the ROG Ally and Steam Deck?
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/ninja-gaiden-2-black-rog-ally-steam-deck
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id Software co-founder and DOOM designer John Romero thinks Xbox Game Pass is "really great" for players to discover new games.
![You can grab the brand new top-selling game on Steam (Windows PC) right now at a 49% discount](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/o/6/q/x/r/you-can-grab-the-brand-new-top-selling-game-on-steam-windows-pc-right-now-at-a-49-discount.webp)
CDKeys is hosting a massive 49% discount sale, for the recently released PC port of Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
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Leaked Blender benchmark results show the RTX 5080 only delivering an 8% uplift in performance over the RTX 4080 Super.
![RTX 5090D overclocked to 3.4 GHz consumes 1,000W — beats dual RTX 3090 Ti and quad GTX 1080 Ti](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/r/6/N/j/L/rtx-5090d-overclocked-to-3-4-ghz-consumes-1-000w-beats-dual-rtx-3090-ti-and-quad-gtx-1080-ti.webp)
The RTX 5090D, cooled by liquid nitrogen, has set multiple world records, reaching nearly 3.4 GHz.
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The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is now available at Best Buy for the lowest price—just $449, down from its usual $649.
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The SuperStation One is a retro gaming console that can natively play your PlayStation One titles.
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Microsoft has officially revealed that it has been 'improving the battery iconography in Windows 11.'
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Meta is set to throw some $65 billion in AI infrastructure this year.
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Marvel Snap was one of the unexpected casualties of the TikTok
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The increase affects customers in the US and several other countries. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-new-netflix-price-hike-means-for-your-subscription/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Your Amazon Echo and other Alexa-enabled devices can do a lot with the right commands for smart home controls, music streaming, daily task automation and more. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/ultimate-alexa-command-guide-200-voice-commands-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-echo/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Extreme cold and snow smacked the Gulf Coast states this week, but the polar vortex may not be to blame. https://www.cnet.com/news/did-the-polar-vortex-cause-the-us-arctic-blast-that-brought-snow-to-florida-we-ask-experts/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Eggs prices are sky-rocketing. If your wallet is feeling the price hike, here's how you can replace them with plant-based ingredients. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/egg-prices-are-ridiculously-high-try-these-alternatives/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Vibration plates are probably all over your social media, but do they do anything for your health? https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/vibration-plates/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Here are some highly rated series to watch on Max, plus a look at what's new in January. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-tv-series-on-max-january-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
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The exocortex will provide a bridge between the human mind and a network of AI agents.
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The biggest streaming services are already increasing subscription prices in 2025. Are you effected?
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/streaming-service-price-increases-in-2025
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Shop pre-Presidents Day sales at Amazon, Best Buy, Target Walmart and others
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While many live service games are faltering or struggling to get off the ground, Marvel Rivals is a clear success.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/marvel-rivals-demonstrates-clear-success-in-a-bleak-gaming-era
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The Core Ultra 5 230F has finally been pictured and confirmed as a China exclusive. It has some slight differences from other Arrow Lake models.
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Nikkei reports that BOE, a leading Chinese manufacturer of LCD and OLED displays, is considering making glass core substrates for next-generation processors designed by domestic designers.
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The Espresso Display 15 reachesa lower price point by omitting features like touch and speakers.
https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/portable-monitors/espresso-display-15-portable-monitor-review
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Article URL: https://subwaysheds.com/#11.27/40.7427/-73.9869
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42810293
Points: 77
# Comments: 24
Article URL: https://pilane.obviy.us/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42821457
Points: 7
# Comments: 0
![Pixelfed Hit 500K Users](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/R/r/w/Y/b/pixelfed-hit-500k-users.webp)
Article URL: https://fedidb.org/software/pixelfed
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42821519
Points: 44
# Comments: 2
Article URL: https://nrk.neocities.org/articles/aoc24-bqn
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42821531
Points: 23
# Comments: 0
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Article URL: https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/22/science/meteorite-strike-doorbell-camera/index.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42821911
Points: 3
# Comments: 0
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/22/science/meteorite-strike-doorbell-camera/index.html
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A tax refund usually takes 21 days to arrive. Find out how to get yours sooner with these three methods. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/get-your-2025-tax-refund-earlier-when-you-try-this-tip/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Preserve your photos by moving them away from Meta. https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/irked-by-instagram-heres-how-to-move-your-photos-to-pixelfed/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Arne Slot's league leaders host the struggling Tractor Boys at Anfield. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-liverpool-vs-ipswich-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Here's how you can create images with the new app in just a few easy steps. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/image-playground-your-iphones-new-ai-image-generator-app-in-ios-18-2/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Gunners head to Molineux to face off against the Old Gold. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-wolves-vs-arsenal-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Are you kicking off the new year with a new Apple Watch? Start here to learn what else it can do. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/these-7-apple-watch-tips-are-essentials-i-recommend-to-everyone-i-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Mistakes happen, and there's a process to help you fix any tax mistakes you might have made. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/what-is-an-amended-tax-return-and-do-you-need-to-do-one/#ftag=CADf328eec
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What exactly is "enhanced" in Direct File this year? Quite a few useful things. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/direct-file-enhanced-in-2025-what-the-irs-has-added-for-you/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Though the air fryer is capable of making some absolutely delicious meals, there are some it just can't hack. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-8-worst-foods-to-cook-in-your-air-fryer/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Nvidia is finally doing right by gamers with its 5000-series by offering comparable prices for far superior performance.
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Matching up with previous rumors, a new leak suggests the Exynos 2500 will power the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
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Galaxy AI's vision of an AI personal assistant is going to require a steady hand when it comes to privacy
https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/android-phones/samsung-galaxy-s25-personal-ai-phones
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In the 1990s, the internet was a bit of a wonderland. It was new and liberating and largely free of corporate and government influence. Thirty years later, I don’t think any of us would describe the internet this way. Worse, if subscribers to the
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There’s one element often missing from that discussion: Congress is confounding in large part b
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At President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, Detroit pastor Lorenzo Sewell took the stage to pray for the incoming administration, peppering his remarks with ham-fisted allusions to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech from some six decades earlier. That same day, Sewell—a longtime Trump booster who spoke at the Republican National Convention and
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LinkedIn’s latest marketing jobs report highlights industry growth, key skills, and strategies for career success.
The post LinkedIn Report Reveals Most In-Demand Marketing Skills appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/linkedin-report-reveals-most-in-demand-marketing-skills/538235/
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If you made more than $5,000 through third-party apps, the IRS will know about it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/the-irs-is-finally-starting-new-tax-rule-for-venmo-paypal-and-cashapp-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
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These simple tricks will help you get in shape and stay healthy throughout the year. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/kill-these-6-habits-to-achieve-your-weight-loss-goals/#ftag=CADf328eec
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New tax brackets could mean you'll pay less in taxes, depending on your income level. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/your-take-home-pay-may-get-a-boost-thanks-to-2025-tax-bracket-changes-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Commentary: Do you want a phone with fun features or do you want one with longer software support? https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/you-can-get-a-great-300-phone-as-long-as-you-answer-one-question/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Microcurrent Devices: Effectiveness, Tips for Use and Are They Worth the Money? We Asked Skin Experts](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/V/5/r/M/r/microcurrent-devices-effectiveness-tips-for-use-and-are-they-worth-the-money-we-asked-skin-experts.webp)
If you have a microcurrent device on your wishlist, here are some benefits and drawbacks to consider before you buy one. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/microcurrent-devices-effectiveness-tips-use-worth-money-we-asked-skin-experts/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Real ID 2025: What You Need Know to About Flying](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/z/7/o/L/J/real-id-2025-what-you-need-know-to-about-flying.webp)
Have you gotten your Real ID yet? Here's when you'll need to have it before you hop on a plane. https://www.cnet.com/culture/real-id-2025-what-you-need-know-to-about-flying/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Storage Hacks: Tips to Expand Your Google Drive Space for Free](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/Z/3/G/0/W/storage-hacks-tips-to-expand-your-google-drive-space-for-free.webp)
Before you spend money on Google One, try these tricks first. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/storage-hacks-tips-to-expand-your-google-drive-space-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Social Security February 2025: Here's When Your Check Is Coming](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/P/d/4/7/J/social-security-february-2025-here-s-when-your-check-is-coming.webp)
We're heading into February and that means a new round of payments for Social Security beneficiaries. Here's when you'll get paid. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-february-2025-heres-when-your-check-is-coming/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Want Student Loan Forgiveness Sooner? This Buyback Program Could Be the Answer](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/2/o/p/2/a/want-student-loan-forgiveness-sooner-this-buyback-program-could-be-the-answer.webp)
If you're close to PSLF forgiveness, this option could let you make up skipped payments and get relief sooner. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/want-student-loan-forgiveness-sooner-this-buyback-program-could-be-the-answer/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Xgimi Horizon S Max Review: Going Gimbal Brings Compromise](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/l/6/Z/j/P/xgimi-horizon-s-max-review-going-gimbal-brings-compromise.webp)
The Horizon S Max has some clever features and a weird gimbal design. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/xgimi-horizon-s-max-review-going-gimbal-brings-compromise/#ftag=CADf328eec
![The end of the HR department is in sight; could this AI recruiter be the most advanced yet?](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/9/K/E/a/Y/the-end-of-the-hr-department-is-in-sight-could-this-ai-recruiter-be-the-most-advanced-yet.webp)
Creators claim Megan can automate up to 78% of frontline recruitment tasks.
![First Look: Loops, by Pixelfed – Decentralised TikTok Competitor (2024)](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/b/9/K/R/L/first-look-loops-by-pixelfed-decentralised-tiktok-competitor-2024.webp)
Article URL: https://wedistribute.org/2024/11/loops-early-look/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42820053
Points: 44
# Comments: 14
![Gongzilla: The collapsing cost of dumb ideas](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/7/v/G/p/5/gongzilla-the-collapsing-cost-of-dumb-ideas.webp)
Article URL: https://everything.intellectronica.net/p/gongzilla
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42820421
Points: 6
# Comments: 0
![Fine-Tune iOS 18.2 to Your Liking by Adjusting These 8 iPhone Settings](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/Y/r/0/Q/K/fine-tune-ios-18-2-to-your-liking-by-adjusting-these-8-iphone-settings.webp)
These are the first things I changed after installing the iPhone's latest system update. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/fine-tune-ios-18-2-to-your-liking-by-adjusting-these-8-iphone-settings/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Blu-ray is dying so I believe it's now time for 'obsolete' tape to shine again in the strangest of ironies](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/K/q/V/3/v/blu-ray-is-dying-so-i-believe-it-s-now-time-for-obsolete-tape-to-shine-again-in-the-strangest-of-ironies.webp)
Sony announced that it is shutting down Blu-ray media production forever, so is tape the alternative?
![ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Oscars AI drama to Samsung's Galaxy S25 launch](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/y/Y/r/L/q/icymi-the-week-s-7-biggest-tech-stories-from-oscars-ai-drama-to-samsung-s-galaxy-s25-launch.webp)
Here's the biggest tech news stories from Samsung, Fitbit, Netflix and more.
!["We want our Xbox hardware to win," Xbox CEO Phil Spencer talks moving games to PlayStation, and the future of Xbox consoles](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/v/v/n/L/E/we-want-our-xbox-hardware-to-win-xbox-ceo-phil-spencer-talks-moving-games-to-playstation-and-the-future-of-xbox-consoles.webp)
In a new interview, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer discussed a wide range of topics pertaining to the future of Microsoft's gaming future.
![These LED monitor lamps are the finishing touch your desk needed](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/3/W/r/g/b/these-led-monitor-lamps-are-the-finishing-touch-your-desk-needed.webp)
TL;DR: This adjustable LED Lamps clip o
![TinyZero](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/P/d/4/7/Y/tinyzero.webp)
Article URL: https://github.com/Jiayi-Pan/TinyZero
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42819262
Points: 38
# Comments: 6
![Cal Newport: What Happened When an Offline Person Tried TikTok](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/l/6/Z/j/x/cal-newport-what-happened-when-an-offline-person-tried-tiktok.webp)
![Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, Jan. 25](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/2/o/p/2/y/today-s-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-jan-25.webp)
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-jan-25/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Over a billion credentials stolen were stolen in malware attacks in 2024](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/9/K/E/a/6/over-a-billion-credentials-stolen-were-stolen-in-malware-attacks-in-2024.webp)
Poor digital hygiene makes millions of passwords vulnerable to compromise each year, report warns.
![Deadly and Imminent; The Pentagon's Mad Dash for Silicon Valley's AI Weapons](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/a/a/y/o/E/deadly-and-imminent-the-pentagon-s-mad-dash-for-silicon-valley-s-ai-weapons.webp)
Article URL: https://www.citizen.org/article/deadly-and-imminent-report/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42818917
Points: 11
# Comments: 5
![Meta Suspended Abortion Pill Providers' Accounts, Removed Posts](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/b/9/K/R/0/meta-suspended-abortion-pill-providers-accounts-removed-posts.webp)
Several accounts were suspended on Instagram, and posts were removed on Instagram and Facebook. Parent company Meta says the issue involves its policies on drug provider content. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/meta-suspended-abortion-pill-providers-accounts-removed-posts/#ftag=CADf328eec
![This high-tech piano wants to teach you to play with the power of AI](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/7/v/G/p/E/this-high-tech-piano-wants-to-teach-you-to-play-with-the-power-of-ai.webp)
Roli debuts Piano AI Assistant for electronic keyboards.
![File Explorer is merged to Helix editor](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/K/q/V/3/O/file-explorer-is-merged-to-helix-editor.webp)
Article URL: https://github.com/helix-editor/helix/pull/11285
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42818278
Points: 21
# Comments: 5
![Android SMS Gateway Using MQTT](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/y/Y/r/L/9/android-sms-gateway-using-mqtt.webp)
Article URL: https://github.com/ibnux/Android-SMS-Gateway-MQTT
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42818337
Points: 12
# Comments: 2
![Frustrated YouTube viewers seek explanation for hour-long unskippable ads](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/3/W/r/g/6/frustrated-youtube-viewers-seek-explanation-for-hour-long-unskippable-ads.webp)
Article URL: https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-long-unskippable-ads-problem-3519957/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42818625
Points: 22
# Comments: 23
https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-long-unskippable-ads-problem-3519957/
Recently, I managed to recover some of my earliest work from the ZX Spectrum era from an old audio cassette.
It is a mini-game, that I created as a teen, called "Atomix," written in BASIC with a mix of Z80 assembly — some of which I coded myself, while other parts were disassembled from existing games. I put the game in an modern emulator and recorded a screencast. See the video in my linkedin post:
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Article URL: https://www.caltrain.com/news/caltrains-electric-fleet-more-efficient-expected
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42818692
Points: 110
# Comments: 64
https://www.caltrain.com/news/caltrains-electric-fleet-more-efficient-expected
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![Rolls-Royce lands record £9B nuclear submarine contract in UK](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/x/K/R/2/r/rolls-royce-lands-record-9b-nuclear-submarine-contract-in-uk.webp)
Right now, there’s at least one nuclear-power, nuclear-armed submarine stealthily patrolling the waters off the UK. The sub is powered by a nuclear reactor, so it can cruise undetected for over 20 years without refuelling. Oh, and it’s also armed with eight nu