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Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 88 for Dec. 20. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-dec-20-88/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Dec. 20 Strands puzzle, No. 292. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-20-292/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 558 for Dec. 20. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-20-558/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,280 for Dec. 20. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-dec-20-1280/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 20. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-friday-dec-20/#ftag=CADf328eec

New Pocket AI device transcribes and analyzes conversations.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/this-sleek-new-ai-device-will-transcribe-and-analyze-your-conversations-for-way-less-than-its-rivals

Article URL: https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2024/12/19/voice-preview-edition-the-era-of-open-voice/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42467194

Points: 89

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https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2024/12/19/voice-preview-edition-the-era-of-open-voice/

This week on the PHP Podcast, Eric and John talk about PHP Tek 2025, Home Row Mod, Glutton Malware, Larave Visual Code Extension, Free Copilot, Free Webstorm, and more… Links from the show: PHPTek 2025 – May 20th to 22nd, 2025 A guide to home row mods New Glutton Malware Exploits Popular PHP Frameworks Like […]

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Speed throttling, data caps and hidden fees can all impact your internet's performance. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/are-you-getting-the-internet-speeds-youre-paying-for-heres-how-to-read-the-fine-print/#ftag=CADf328eec

I looked at more than 150 plans from 27 providers to find the average cost of internet in the US. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/how-much-does-internet-really-cost-more-than-isps-want-you-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

Congress has until the midnight Friday to approve funding for the federal government before it shuts down. But what would a shutdown actually mean for you and your family? https://www.cnet.com/how-to/what-happens-to-my-benefits-if-the-federal-government-shuts-down-friday-midnight/#ftag=CADf328eec

Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/nyregion/bat-poop-cannabis-deaths-ny.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42467236

Points: 23

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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/nyregion/bat-poop-cannabis-deaths-ny.html

Hello! I'd like share about my sideproject https://gribstream.com

It is an API to extract weather forecasting data from the National Blend of Models (NBM) https://vlab.noaa.gov/web/mdl/nbm and the Global Forecast System (GFS) https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/weather-climate-mod

If your phone can't get service, don't panic: You can still access Google Maps by following these steps. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/no-internet-download-google-maps-for-offline-use/#ftag=CADf328eec

With CNET's one-of-a-kind device, our sleep experts have objectively tested the firmness levels of nearly 100 beds so far. Here’s what we’ve found. https://www.cnet.com/health/what-weve-learned-about-mattress-firmness-thanks-to-our-mattress-smasher-9000/#ftag=CADf328eec

Pesticides and other chemicals can linger on produce all the way from the field to your fruit tray, but we've got a list of the 12 most susceptible and the 15 least likely. https://www.cnet.com/news/you-should-rinse-all-produce-but-especially-these-12-pesticide-prone-fruits-vegetables/#ftag=CADf328eec

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-20-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-20-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-20-december-2024

OpenAI releases Mac desktop ChatGPT features.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/chatgpts-mac-app-gets-a-glowup-with-new-coding-and-notetaking-features

Get last-minute inspiration with our Laptop Mag Christmas wish list

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/laptop-mag-holiday-wish-list-top-holiday-2024-tech-gifts-we-want

Čerstvý výnos Nejvyššího soudu ČR ve sporu mezi operátorem Vodafone a Ochranným svazem autorským znovu rozdírá letité jizvy sporu o tom, zdali jsou všichni uživatelé piráti, nebo se tu už po léta okrádají autoři. https://www.root.cz/clanky/osa-chce-90-kc-z-kazdeho-smartphonu-nejvyssi-soud-souhlasi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Waymo’s fleet of driverless vehicles are operating in more cities and a study indicates that may reduce crashes on roadways. The study, a non-paid partnership between Waymo itself and

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has reached a settlement with Amazon about alleged hazardous workplace conditions at ten of the tech giant's facilities. Under the terms of the settlement, Amazon will pay a penalty of $145,000 and must implement "corporate-wide ergonomic measures" to reduce the risk of worker injuries. OSHA will also continue inspecting the facilities for the next two years. On the government side of the agreement, OSHA is

Article URL: https://harpers.org/archive/2025/01/the-ghosts-in-the-machine-liz-pelly-spotify-musicians/

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Article URL: https://win-vector.com/2024/12/19/kelly-cant-fail/

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https://win-vector.com/2024/12/19/kelly-cant-fail/

Google rolls out December spam update, expected to take a week to complete, capping off a year of aggressive spam measures.

The post Google Launches (Final?) Spam Update Of The Year appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-launches-final-spam-update-of-the-year/535963/

These digital game deals make a perfect last-minute gift. Plus, there are tons of discounts to be had on PS5 consoles and accessories as well. https://www.cnet.com/deals/playstation-holiday-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

The latest Apple MacBook Pros are now available with up to $300 off across multiple configurations. https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-up-to-300-off-apples-latest-m4-macbook-pros-before-its-too-late/#ftag=CADf328eec

Easily fit this charger into your purse or pocket and charge your device anywhere for just $16. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-cutest-little-portable-usb-c-charger-is-less-than-20-at-best-buy/#ftag=CADf328eec

With a sizeable 10,000-mAh capacity, the BoostCharge Magnetic power bank can keep boosting your phone while you're on the go. https://www.cnet.com/deals/belkins-magnetic-power-bank-is-the-perfect-40-gift-for-iphone-users/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't limit apple cider vinegar to just your kitchen. You can use it to boost your health too. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/apple-cider-vinegar-might-be-your-new-go-to-wellness-hack-how-to-maximize-the-benefits/#ftag=CADf328eec

All-new rides coming to Disneyland and Disney World include theming around Encanto, Avengers and Coco, while Cars, Disney Villains, Avatar and Monsters Inc. are getting entirely new areas. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/heres-whats-coming-to-disneyland-and-disney-world-in-2025-and-beyond-including-bluey/#ftag=CADf328eec

Score $100 in extra savings on the already discounted EcoFlow Delta 2 with CNET's exclusive promo code. https://www.cnet.com/deals/cnet-exclusive-save-almost-60-on-the-ecoflow-portable-power-station-with-this-code/#ftag=CADf328eec

We walk through what's new in the Haunted Mansion Parlor. https://www.cnet.com/videos/inside-the-disney-treasures-haunted-mansion-parlor/#ftag=CADf328eec

Get a short-term streaming subscription with this offer. https://www.cnet.com/deals/got-a-samsung-galaxy-device-you-can-get-a-peacock-subscription-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

There's still time to get a great deal on this fun board game before Christmas if you act fast. https://www.cnet.com/deals/im-grabbing-some-of-these-disney-lorcana-gateway-games-for-my-friends-while-they-are-on-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

Cybercriminals are dropping DarkGate malware via AnyDesk, researchers reveal.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/microsoft-teams-and-anydesk-abused-to-deploy-dangerous-malware-so-be-on-your-guard

Samsung subsidiary plans to add to its roster of data centers as AI demand booms.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/samsung-wants-to-build-its-first-ai-data-center-as-it-seeks-to-crack-usd1-billion-dollar-annual-sales-in-cloud-services

https://www.elastic.co/blog/site-reliability-engineer-role-evolution

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It's here! The Steam Winter Sale is underway now and runs through January 2. That leaves you plenty of time to internally debate whether you really need to buy yet more games and ultimately convince yourself that yes, in fact, you do.

Several notable titles from the Summer Sale are once again seeing similar discounts this season. Baldur

Article URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-70633-x

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Article URL: https://www.nicbarker.com/clay

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Article URL: https://mayhul.com/posts/type-driven-design/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42464966

Points: 19

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Article URL: http://weavesilk.com/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42465109

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http://weavesilk.com/

Article URL: https://github.com/kooscode/srgh-matrix-trinity/blob/main/README.md

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42465378

Points: 34

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https://github.com/kooscode/srgh-matrix-trinity/blob/main/README.md

Article URL: https://research.google/blog/satellite-powered-estimation-of-global-solar-potential/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42465535

Points: 61

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https://research.google/blog/satellite-powered-estimation-of-global-solar-potential/

Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/openlayer/jobs/yIE9WI3-customer-engineer

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OpenAI just launched a way to call ChatGPT over the phone as a means of introducing people to the generative AI service. Users in the U.S. and Canada can call 1-800-CHATGPT (1-800-242-8478) to chat with the service or ask questions for up to 15 minutes for free per month. The release is part of OpenAI’s 12-day release event it’s playfully calling “shipmas.” (The most exci

The holidays can be a hotbed for arguments, whether it’s a squabble in the kitchen or a heated game of monopoly. “Never discuss religion, sex, politics, or money” might be sage advice when it comes to the festive period, but it’s more often than not ignored after a few drinks.

Some opt to nod, smile, and quickly change the subject, all in the name of keeping the peac

Study finds AI web crawlers are gaining ground on traditional search engines, reshaping how websites need to optimize their content.

The post AI Crawlers Account For 28% Of Googlebot’s Traffic, Study Finds appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/ai-crawlers-account-for-28-

Whether you're shopping for a holistic health connoisseur or a fitness enthusiast or, our editors' favorite picks have you covered for the holidays. https://www.cnet.com/health/47-best-wellness-gifts-for-the-health-gurus-that-have-it-all/#ftag=CADf328eec

The news reflects a change in Apple's overarching payment strategy. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-reportedly-pulls-plug-on-iphone-hardware-subscription-plan/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can't really put a price on a quality rest . US adults think that number is $1,000 a year. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/us-adults-are-willing-to-spend-1000-a-year-for-better-sleep/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's what to expect from hearing loss tests, and some signs you should look out for. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/5-signs-you-should-get-tested-for-hearing-loss/#ftag=CADf328eec

Struggling through the holiday with social anxiety? Follow these six tips. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/how-to-cope-with-holiday-social-anxiety/#ftag=CADf328eec

The people on the other end of your calls will thank you. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/try-this-expert-trick-for-clearer-iphone-conversations/#ftag=CADf328eec

These tips and tricks can help you ensure you're never left without cell phone reception. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-to-get-better-cell-signal-no-matter-where-you-roam/#ftag=CADf328eec

Get a 20% discount on these open-ear earbuds in any colorway just in time for Christmas. https://www.cnet.com/deals/put-soundcore-aerofit-2-open-ear-headphones-under-the-tree-for-just-80-its-lowest-price-yet/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't leave money on the table. Do these things ASAP to enter 2025 on strong financial footing. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/you-owe-it-to-yourself-to-make-these-10-money-moves-before-the-year-ends/#ftag=CADf328eec

FromSoftware won't be a PlayStation-exclusive developer just yet though. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/sony-buys-bigger-stake-in-elden-ring-developers-parent-company/#ftag=CADf328eec

Make more room for new games, photos, videos and more with this 4TB SSD for just under $200. https://www.cnet.com/deals/give-the-gift-of-storage-with-a-samsung-portable-ssd-now-more-than-100-off/#ftag=CADf328eec

An expert hailed the effort to expunge the northern giant hornet from Washington state as a "landmark victory in the fight against invasive species." https://www.cnet.com/science/biology/bee-decapitating-murder-hornets-eradicated-in-us-officials-say/#ftag=CADf328eec

Developers and public beta testers can download the update now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-3-public-beta-1-only-small-iphone-changes-so-far/#ftag=CADf328eec

Get your hands on a fifth-generation Echo Dot and a Wiz LED smart light bulb for just $25, making it the perfect holiday gift. https://www.cnet.com/deals/smarten-up-your-home-in-the-new-year-with-an-amazon-smart-home-bundle-for-only-25/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple is developing a server chip designed to power its AI capabilities, potentially at the cost of what would have been its fastest chip yet.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/apple-set-to-build-a-server-chip-to-service-its-own-ai-and-may-have-sacrificed-the-companys-fastest-ever-chip-to-achieve-this-report-suggests-a-strategic-tie-in-with-usd850bn-broadcom

Intel's had a bit of a nightmare with Arrow Lake, but has been commendably transparent in putting things right.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/cpu/got-an-intel-core-ultra-200s-cpu-these-are-the-patches-you-need-to-help-gaming-performance-with-one-more-update-coming-in-january-2025

The campaign, which targeted 20,000 Microsoft Azure accounts, has been disrupted.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/fake-docusign-and-hubspot-phishing-emails-target-20-000-microsoft-azure-accounts

Get $30 in Meta cash for free with the Meta Quest 3S: Batman: Arkham Shadow VR bundle

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/gaming/vr/get-usd30-in-free-meta-cash-with-the-meta-quest-3s-batman-arkham-shadow-bundle-this-holiday-season

Lenovo rumored to release rolling laptop screen at CES 2025 — watch it in action

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/lenovo-rollable-laptop-screen-ces-2025

A new blog post from Microsoft argues that Windows 11 is the best version of Windows for gaming. The question is if the OS has enough features to get people to upgrade or purchase a new PC.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/can-microsoft-convince-gamers-to-upgrade-to-windows-11

Capcom has a hosted Community Update video on gameplay and graphical improvements coming to Monster Hunter Wilds at launch day.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/capcom-has-revealed-new-framerate-and-resolution-improvements-coming-to-monster-hunter-wildss-launch-along-with-weapon-gameplay-changes-and-more

SK Hynix gets $458 million from the U.S. government via the CHIPS Act to build an HBM packaging plant in Indiana.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/us-department-of-commerce-finalizes-usd458-million-grant-for-sk-hynix-to-build-indiana-packaging-plant-plans-to-lend-an-additional-usd500-million-for-lafayette-project

Pre-built from Acer featuring the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 have been listed before launch.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-rtx-5090-and-rtx-5080-gaming-pcs-listed-prematurely-for-usd7-539-and-usd4-399-at-a-retailer-blackwell-meets-arrow-lake-to-power-upcoming-predator-orion-7000-pcs-from-acer

Take your racing games to the next level.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/a-perfect-holiday-gift-for-the-racing-sim-enthusiast-in-your-life-thrustmasters-t248-racing-wheel-hits-an-all-time-low

Intel has confirmed to Tom's Hardware that it is no longer working on the x86S specification.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-terminates-x86s-initiative-unilateral-quest-to-de-bloat-x86-instruction-set-comes-to-an-end

Mark Cerny has given a deep dive on PlayStation 5 Pro's hardware and corrected some leakers' claims.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/playstation/playstation-5-pro-specifications-thoroughly-explained-flopflation-debunked-by-ps5-system-architect-mark-cerny

https://www.elastic.co/blog/reducing-cves-in-elastic-container-images

Jakub Zelenka http://news-web.php.net/php.announce/448

SpaceX’s satellite-to-cell Starlink texting service can now operate throughout New Zealand, thanks to the telecommunications company One NZ. The New Zealand-based provider sa

Paramount Pictures is hoping to spin-dash to success for a fourth time. The studio has confirmed that it is working on Sonic the Hedgehog 4 and is targeting a theatrical release of s

Earlier this year, Meta previewed Movie Gen, an AI video editing tool that looked impressively realistic (at least in the sample clips it released). At the time, though, Meta said it was still a research project with no immediate plans to make the features available to users.

But it now seems that Movie Gen coul

It looks like Lenovo’s next ThinkBook Plus laptop is going to have a rolling screen. According to images shared by prolific leaker Evan Blass, Lenovo’s sixth-generation ThinkBook Plus will have an extendable, rolling display th

CCState is a semantic, strict, and flexible state management library suitable for medium to large single-page applications with complex state management needs.

The name of CCState comes from three basic data types: computed, command, and state.

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42460107

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Hey HN!

After 6 years of R&D, our small team is excited to share our project TideCloak - an IAM designed to help developers move fast without worrying about catastrophic breaches or overpowered admins with keys to the kingdom.

Traditional IAMs rely on centralized authority - admins, root certificates, and decryption keys - which create glaring vulnerabilities in a breach. To address this, we’ve integrated Keycloak (Red Hat’s IAM) with a decentralized key architecture powered by our (acad

Article URL: https://vintagetek.org/dvst-graphic-terminals/

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Article URL: https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/january-2024/a-knife-forged-in-fire/

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Article URL: https://gnikoloff.github.io/webgpu-sponza-demo/

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Layer Enhanced Classification (LEC) is a novel technique that outperforms current industry leaders like GPT-4o, LlamaGuards 1 and 8B, and deBERTa v3 Prompt Injection v2 for content safety and prompt injection tasks.

We prove that the intermediate hidden layers in transformers are robust feature extractors for text classification.

On content safety, LEC models achieved a 0.96 F1 score vs GPT-4o's 0.82 and Llama Guard 8B's 0.71.The LEC models were able to outperform the other models with o

Article URL: https://www.speakandregret.michaelinzlicht.com/p/revisiting-stereotype-threat

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Hey HN,

I'd like to share a fun project I've been working on: mizu.js.

It's a js library that add functional attributes support into your html, designed to be a simple and flexible alternative to fully-fledged web frameworks (such as Vue, React, and Angular), while offering more capabilities than other lightweight options (like Alpine.js and htmx).

As it's written using modern ES features and due to its isomorphic nature, it can be run in both browsers and runtimes (Node, Deno, Bun) wi