TL;DR: Track your wallet anywhere with a MagTag Ult
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Article URL: https://reedybear.bearblog.dev/ive-been-advocating-for-rss-support-and-you-should-too/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42746222
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Its been some time since this question was asked. Every RSS reader I've used so far sucks. Either the built-in web support is poor or it stops fetching the feeds or renders then poorly. Sorry for my frustration, but I would like to know what everyone else is using and if they are satisfied with their RSS reader.
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The editor of a tech site took some revealing snaps of the inside of El Capitan, the world's fastest supercomputer.
Can't wait for the Nintendo Switch 2? Level up your current Switch setup with these deals on the best Switch controllers!
Article URL: https://andymasley.substack.com/p/individual-ai-use-is-not-bad-for
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Here are some hints — and the answers — for the Jan. 18 Strands puzzle, No. 321. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-jan-18-321/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 18. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-jan-18/#ftag=CADf328eec
Start off the new year by watching a skyful of shooting stars. https://www.cnet.com/science/how-to-watch-a-meteor-shower-in-2025-shooting-star-guide/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 117 for Saturday, Jan. 18. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-jan-18-117/#ftag=CADf328eec
Amazon is ending the Try Before You Buy program in favor of AI tools.
The Nintendo Switch 2's specs are still a bit of a mystery, but the one official video teaser still revealed a lot. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/switch-2-specs-vs-switch-1-specs-whats-new-with-nintendos-next-console/#ftag=CADf328eec
Something is stirring beneath the surface of a revived Enron, and it seems to be pushing a parody product of a stylish at-home nuclear reactor. https://www.cnet.com/news/is-the-enron-egg-at-home-nuclear-reactor-more-than-a-funny-fake/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's when you can catch new episodes of the highly anticipated second season. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/severance-season-2-how-to-stream-the-sci-fi-thriller-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
The surge in AI-aided cybercrime and fraud will only increase as bad actors become familiar with the technology. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/cybercriminals-are-using-ai-to-scam-you-and-you-may-not-even-know-it/#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-18-january-2025
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-18-january-2025
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-18-january-2025
A Pew Survey finds ChatGPT use by students doubled in a year.
Further details into Qualcomm's counter-suit have emerged
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/copilot-pcs/qualcomm-arm-court-case-trial-date
On Thursday, The New York Times published a lengthy story about the rise in power of Stephen Miller, a longtime loyalist of Donald Trump known for his hardline views on immigration. Normally, a story like tha
The Federal Aviation Administration is ordering SpaceX to conduct a mishap investigation into what caused the company's Starship rocket to
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Google Search confirms that it's requiring JavaScript to block bots and scrapers
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This post explores tried and tested SEO Tactics so you can stand out in search results and position yourself for long-term success.
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Officials in California are warning the public about scams targeting wildfire relief donors with bogus charities. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/wildfire-scams-who-theyre-targeting-and-how-to-spot-them/#ftag=CADf328eec
The next-gen Switch could see many new games not typically found on a Nintendo console. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/this-nintendo-switch-2-feature-could-be-a-game-changer/#ftag=CADf328eec
The company allegedly collected and sold geolocation and driver behavior data to third-party companies. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/general-motors-barred-from-selling-driver-data-for-5-years/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1309 for Jan. 18. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-jan-18-1309/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections No. 587 for Jan. 18. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-jan-18-587/#ftag=CADf328eec
TikTok refugees making their way over to the Meta platform should know about this update. https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/as-tiktok-ban-looms-instagram-reels-introduces-a-new-way-to-interact-with-friends/#ftag=CADf328eec
You don't need an Amazon Prime membership to score some seriously great discounts. https://www.cnet.com/deals/slash-your-amazon-bills-by-up-to-70-with-this-easy-shopping-trick/#ftag=CADf328eec
TikTok will almost certainly disappear on Sunday, which means you'll lose access to your videos. We'll show you how to download them to your phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/2-days-left-download-your-tiktok-videos-before-the-jan-19-ban/#ftag=CADf328eec
These picks are anything but boring. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-tv-shows-hulu-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Amazon knocks up 40% off Sony noise-cancelling over-ear headphones
The seven-year wait is finally over. Nintendo has officially revealed its next console, the Switch 2. Now that the reveal has actually happened, after months of speculation
As the world turns, so do the console generations. The Nintendo Switch is over seven years old, so it’s due for a refresh. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have been swirling for years, but now we have some signs of life. The company
Greta Gerwig's follow-up to Barbie, an adaptation of one of C.S Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia books, will be exclusively viewable in theaters for four weeks before it hits Netflix on Christmas, according to a new report from Puck
We published this work at SIGGRAPH ASIA 2024.
Based on Mitsuba 3 and Dr. JIT we provide our software Dr. TVAM to optimize patterns for TVAM. TVAM allows to print centi-meter scale objects within seconds.
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Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.09286
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Hi! I've been working on the flipjump project, a programming language with 1 opcode: flip (invert) a bit, then jump (unconditionally). So a bit-flip followed by more bit-flips. It's effectively a bunch of NOT gates. This language, as poor as it sounds, is RICH.
Today I completed my compiler from C to FlipJump. It takes C files, and compiles them into flipjump. I finished testing it all today, and it works! My key interest in this project is to stretch what we know of computing and to prove
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TikTok influencers and power users are taking one last swing at the wildly popular social media platform before it likely goes dark on Sunday, revealing their secrets, saying goodbye, and re-creating the trends that got them millions of views.
Google adds AI features to Workspace, but two dollar price hike and unclear settings confuse users.
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https://www.searchenginejournal.com/googles-ai-workspace-update-sparks-confusion-around-p
Illegal rent hikes by landlords during the crisis are prompting public outrage. Here's what to know. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/dont-fall-victim-to-rental-price-gouging-housing-resources-for-la-wildfire-evacuees/#ftag=CADf328eec
Developers and public beta testers can download and use the update now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-3-public-beta-3-reels-in-ai-notification-summaries/#ftag=CADf328eec
We all want to keep our eyes healthy and our vision crisp. Some of your daily habits might be secretly sabotaging your efforts. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/watch-out-for-these-6-sneaky-habits-that-might-be-hurting-your-vision/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Supreme Court upheld the ban on TikTok in the US, so here's what you should know about its sister app, Lemon8. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-you-need-to-know-about-lemon8-and-how-its-different-from-tiktok/#ftag=CADf328eec
The SAVE payment pause prevented some PSLF borrowers from getting debt relief. This buyback option could help. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/new-buyback-program-could-help-you-get-student-loan-forgiveness-sooner-heres-who-qualifies/#ftag=CADf328eec
Mini PC maker Minisforum reveals its N5 Pro NAS device, powered by a Ryzen AI HX 370 CPU and with a staggering 154TB of storage.
Everything we know about the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT in one place.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-news-rumors-and-everything-we-know
Multiple groups are using the same infection chain to deliver different infostealers, including 0bj3ctivityStealer and VIP Keylogger.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/hackers-hide-malware-into-website-images-to-go-unnoticed
As Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 continues its success by crossing 6 million players, Games Workshop wants another big 40K game.
A new report claims PCs have overtaken consoles in-game content spending, rising 65% from 2011 to 2024 to $30B, whereas consoles only saw an $18B increase.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-overtaken-consoles-for-game-content-spend
Microsoft is adding a new ability for third-party developers to add widgets to Windows, as well as a new “top cards” summary of your PC within the Settings menu.
Microsoft began rolling out the new changes as part of the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4800 (Beta Channel). The Beta Channel is usually a signal that the change will eventually roll out
According to one analyst firm, the combined shipment of desktop and laptop computers in 2024 was 245.3 million units. That’s a big number — a new computer for one out of every thirty or so people on the planet — and it’s showing a growth over 2023. But with the previous post-pandemic slump in sales, and big pushes around AI and Windows 11, it still feels like a big d
A shipping manifest reveals the core counts for AMD's upcoming Threadripper 9000 (Shimada Peak) processors, which the Zen 5 architecture will power.
Streamline your content creation with Elgato's Stream Deck+, now only $169 from Amazon.
Japanese PC accessory Ainex offers a copper AM5 plate guard to prevent you from messing up your PC build with too much thermal paste.
GlobalFoundries is investing around $575 million to construct an advanced packaging and silicon photonics facility at its Malta, New York site.
Industry analysts have slashed their 2025 GB200 NVL72 shipment projections by 50%, but the industry expects an explosion of AI hardware shipments.
Early listings for the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 suggest their prices might be higher than initially expected.
Microsoft 365 personal plans get a $3 price hike with the addition of Copilot.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally official, and while we still don't know when anyone will be able to own the new console
UK EV startup Charge Cars has been acquired by a group of private investors. The company will continue development of the ‘67, which is an all-electric replica of the iconic 1967 Ford Mustang.
CEO Paul Abercrombie said in a statement that the acquisition will allow “final development at our new global HQ” in the UK and that the company will be “rapidly delivering this exciting luxury vehicle to consumers.” He also n
Amazon expanded its ereader lineup a few months back with the Kindle Colorsoft, its first model with a color display. However, at $280, it was certainly on the pricier end — especially compared with similar devices from competitors. That equation has changed a bit, at least for Amazon Prime members. They're currently able to
Samsung’s first big launch of 2025 is right around the corner. Galaxy Unpacked is confirmed for January 22 at 1PM ET in San Jose, CA, where Samsung’s “Next Big Thing” (to borrow a 14-year-ol
With CES behind us and Samsung's Unpacked ahead, the Engadget crew had a quick chance this week to catch its collective breath. But we still kept one eye on the deals machine to see what tech sales are worth your d
Article URL: https://github.com/westoncb/nonlinear-optics-sandbox
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