Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 415 for April 22. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-22-415/#ftag=CADf328eec
No, that Jaime Quin on Telegram is not the real IC3 chief - it's a scammer looking for a way into your bank account.
Bluesky unveils official account verification system and a few wrinkles to the process.
Synology says that using its own hard drives or pre-approved third-party models can reduce failures.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/synology-confirms-it-is-cracking-down-on-third-party-nas-hard-drives
Vercel survey shows OpenAI still dominates among AI application developers, but competition is catching up.
Qualcomm has submitted a motion to the courts to amend its complaint against Arm to include recent updates, including Arm's alleged chipset.
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/copilot-pcs/qualcomm-arm-lawsuit-update-amendment
Bluesky, the decentralised social network that’s proved a refuge for people who’d ditched Twitter/X, is adding blue tick verification to noted accounts. In a blog post over Easter, the Bluesky team revealed its plans to “proactively verify authentic and notable accounts” in an effort to build trust among the user base. The company is also [...]
The post Bluesky announces verification –
Apple prohibits video streaming via its CarPlay infotainment system, for obvious reasons, However, one CarPlay compatible app has found a way around it. The Sidecar: Automotive Assistant app is generally used for displaying the results from on inboard diagnostics scanner, logging trips, and offering iPhone widgets with tire pressure and other stats like fuel history. [...]
The post Video comes to Apple CarPlay but it
Google is renowned for its post-capture photography nous and the newest tool for Google Photos users enables users to give their photos some added pep after the fact. Google is bringing an Ultra HDR mode to Google Photos app users, and it can be applied to photos you’ve already taken within the library. The option, [...]
The post Google Photos gives old photos a modern sheen with Ultra HDR editing a
The abxylute S9 is a strong contender in the mobile gaming market, offering excellent value for its price point and may be a brand to watch for cloud gaming accessories this year.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/abxylute-s9-mobile-controller-review
The creative new RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is almost here, but is your PC ready for it? Check out the official minimum and recommended PC specs.
Microsoft keeps hawking Game Pass and distracting me in the process.
In its annual report, TSMC acknowledged it cannot fully track how its chips are ultimately used, highlighting ongoing risks of unintentional export control violations.
Chinese manufacturer Zephyr released the Radeon RX 6500, a graphics card that AMD had never launched.
Barring a completely shocking turn of events, it seems that Microsoft and Bethesda are about to formally unveil the long-rumored remake of The Eld
Nintendo is going after the leaker behind last year’s massive Pokémon data breach, according to a report by Polygon. The company has asked a California co
Bluesky is adopting an official verification system after all. In an update, the company said it plans to grant blue checkmarks to “authentic and notable” accounts. It will also allow some “trusted organizations" to verify users as well.
The change is a notable shift for the upstart platform, which previously resisted th
We know Cassian Andor is doomed. 2016's Rogue One makes clear he will meet an untimely death in a massive explosion. That sense of inevitable destruction lingered in the background of the first season of Andor, the prequel series that follows his journey from a low-rent criminal to a rebel spy. But his fate is even more crushing in Andor's second (and final) season, where the cost of fighting against the seemingly all-powerful Empire chips away at his
Article URL: https://simonwillison.net/2025/Apr/21/ai-assisted-search/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43752262
Points: 48
# Comments: 34
Article URL: https://destevez.net/2025/02/coding-neon-kernels-for-the-cortex-a53/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43753117
Points: 9
# Comments: 5
https://destevez.net/2025/02/coding-neon-kernels-for-the-cortex-a53/
Article URL: https://bsky.social/about/blog/04-21-2025-verification
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43753651
Points: 90
# Comments: 42
Author here. I wanted to keep my conversation with #Gemini about code handy while discussing something creative with #ChatGPT and using #DeepSeek in another window. I think it's a waste to have Electron apps and so wanted to chat with LLMs on my own terms. When I discovered the llm CLI tool I really wanted to have convenient and pretty looking access to my conversations, and so I wrote gtk-llm-chat - a plugin for llm that provides an applet and a simple window to interact with LLM models.
Article URL: https://medium.com/@aazo11/local-llm-inference-897a06cc17a2
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43753890
Points: 8
# Comments: 5
Article URL: https://github.com/nari-labs/dia
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43754124
Points: 107
# Comments: 37
Article URL: https://blog.infected.systems/posts/2025-04-21-this-blog-is-hosted-on-a-nintendo-wii/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43754953
Points: 27
# Comments: 4
https://blog.infected.systems/posts/2025-04-21-this-blog-is-hosted-on-a-nintendo-wii/
Article URL: https://phys.org/news/2025-04-astronomers-lone-black-hole.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43755017
Points: 4
# Comments: 1
https://phys.org/news/2025-04-astronomers-lone-black-hole.html
Article URL: https://buttondown.com/jaffray/archive/propositional-parlor-puzzle/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43755128
Points: 4
# Comments: 0
https://buttondown.com/jaffray/archive/propositional-parlor-puzzle/
As Big Tech kicks off its quarterly earnings season this week, the industry’s bellwether companies have been thrust into a cauldron of uncertainty and turmoil that they didn’t anticipate when Donald Trump re-entered the White House nearly 100 days ago.
Since President
Weeks ahead of his death, Pope Francis dedicated this month’s prayer intention to new technologies and the hope that it can serve “every person, especially the weakest.”
“How I would like for us to look less at screens and look each other in the eyes more,” Pope Francis said in a &embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2
Remember when TikTok went nuts for “Dubai chocolate”? Well, that fervor is now causing an international shortage of pistachios.
The trend took off in 2023 when food reviewer Maria Vehera posted a video unwrapping and eating the high-end chocolate bar. The chocolate (called “Can’t Get Knafeh of It” in a nod to the traditional Arab dessert) was originally launched in 2021 by boutique Em
It's spring cleaning season, and your car could use a refresh. Try these handy tips to give it a DIY cleaning that'll make it look like you went to a pro. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/clean-your-car-interior-like-a-professional-detailer/#ftag=CADf328eec
Plugging these seven devices into an extension cord may lead to dangerous outcomes, an expert warns. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/never-plug-an-air-conditioner-or-these-6-other-devices-into-an-extension-cord/#ftag=CADf328eec
We discuss CNET's review of The Blue Prince on this episode of Obvious Skill Issue. https://www.cnet.com/videos/the-blue-prince-obvious-skill-issue-ep-2/#ftag=CADf328eec
We discuss the recent gameplay reveal of Bungie's Marathon shooter on this episode of Obvious Skill Issue. https://www.cnet.com/videos/marathon-gameplay-reveal-obvious-skill-issue-ep-2/#ftag=CADf328eec
A backup generator can make a world of difference if you suffer a power outage. Our experts have done the research so you can pick the best one for your home. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/how-to-choose-the-right-home-generator-for-your-needs/#ftag=CADf328eec
We discuss how the ongoing tariff news will affect the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 on this episode of Obvious Skill Issue. https://www.cnet.com/videos/how-will-tariffs-affect-the-switch-2-obvious-skill-issue-ep-2/#ftag=CADf328eec
Researchers discover a rather elaborate scheme that looks authentic but it's still just phishing.
Cybercriminals are impersonating a popular online PDF converter to steal your data, and worse.
DLSS is confirmed for Cyberpunk 2077. What does that mean for Cyberpunk? And more interestingly, what does that mean for the Nintendo Switch 2 as a whole?
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nvidia-dlss-nintendo-switch-2-cyberpunk-2077-
Dell is slashing $300 off the excellent Dell Inspiron 14 Plus today.
Google is making Gemini’s AI-based real-time video and screen sharing tools to all Android users for free. The video tool enables users to show Gemini whats happening through their camera lens in real time. It also works for sharing whatever is on your screen too. So, you can show Gemini your surroundings and get instant [...]
When Nintendo revealed the Switch 2’s initial game line up earlier this month, some fans were surprised a new mainline 3D Mario platformer wasn’t part of the offering. Nintendo served up Mario Kart World as the headlining launch title, while Mario’s oldest nemesis will return in Donkey Kong Bananza. However, for now, there’s no news [...]
The Surface Pro 12 is rumored to be launching later this year with the Snapdragon X2 SoC. Here's what we're hoping to see in regard to design and features.
Lenovo redesigned its flagship Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop for 2025, and I have it in for review. Here are my first impressions after getting my hands on it.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-legion-pro-7i-gen-10-hands-on
Bethesda Game Studios is teasing an announcement for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, with an announcement coming on April 22, 2025.
Microsoft has never been one to shy away from revamping its apps, and it’s not like revamping is bad per se. But you have to do it well and you have the make sure the newer version is as good or better than the one it’s replacing if you want users to hop on board. That’s why so many are still sticking with the “classic” versions of Outlook and Teams.
According to Bloomberg, AI startup Anthropic is about to release a voice mode for Claude. Currently, it’s only possible to communicate with the Claude AI assistant via text, and adding voice mode would bring it up to parity with other advan
Want to catch up on Severance, The Studio, and more for a fraction of the price? If so, time’s running out.
For just a few more days, you can snag three months of Apple TV+ for a mere $2.99 a month, a full $7 off the usual $9.99 monthly subscription rate.
Expert's Rating
Pros
With tool-free hardware access and PCIe 5.0 support, the ROG Strix Scar 16 welcomes future performance upgrades.
GPU manufacturer Sparkle inadvertently confirmed the Intel Arc B580 24GB, only to walk back their statement shortly after.
YouTuber Cameron Dougherty of the channel Cameron Dougherty Tech has reported proof of Logitech price increases that have reached as high as 25%.
G.Skill has launched the first 256GB (64GBx4) UDIMM memory kit, hitting DDR5-6000 CL32 speeds out-of-the-box with EXPO.
Die shots of AMD's new Zen 5c die have been exposed, revealing a drastically different design compared to Zen 4c, featuring a single-CCX design with a highly elongated shape.
Intel's new "Intel 200S Boost" feature for its Arrow Lake processors enhances gaming performance by providing official warranty coverage for a subset of overclocking features, mostly oriented around the memory and fabric speeds.
![From fast food worker to cybersecurity engineer with Tae'lur Alexis [Podcast #169]](data:image/png;base64,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 "From fast food worker to cybersecurity engineer with Tae'lur Alexis [Podcast #169]")
Roblox has adapted its payment system to allow for regional pricing. This means that the software will automatically adjust the cost of an in-game item to match the local economy of the buyer. The company says this will make it easier for active community members to "better adapt to local market conditions and maximize earnings."
Prior to thi
Article URL: https://www.205.tf/articles/experimenting-is-above-all-a-process
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43750969
Points: 13
# Comments: 0
https://www.205.tf/articles/experimenting-is-above-all-a-process
Article URL: https://sam.elborai.me/articles/tabular-programming/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43751168
Points: 6
# Comments: 3
Alex and Teddy here. We’re launching Magic Patterns (https://www.magicpatterns.com), an AI prototyping tool that helps PMs and designers create functional, interactive designs and websites. There’s a demo video at " rel="nofollow">
Article URL: https://tontinecoffeehouse.com/2018/10/15/the-tontine-coffee-house/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43752206
Points: 24
# Comments: 12
https://tontinecoffeehouse.com/2018/10/15/the-tontine-coffee-house/
Google will confront an existential threat Monday as the U.S. government tries to break up the company as punishment for turning its revolutionary search engine into a
Before you take a shot of apple cider vinegar, learn more about its potential benefits and side effects. We spoke to registered dietitians to understand this health trend. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/power-of-apple-cider-vinegar-proper-dosages-benefits-and-safety-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec
The initiative focuses on data center hard drives for the recovery of rare earth elements, which have taken on new significance as China pushes back against US tariffs. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/western-digital-microsoft-target-rare-earth-metals-through-hard-drive-recycling/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some things will ruin your compost while others attract pests to your yard. Follow this list for what you should and shouldn't include in your compost pile. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/10-foods-and-items-to-keep-out-of-your-compost-pile/#ftag=CADf328eec
The company may override user-provided ages if it suspects the account belongs to a teen. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/meta-will-use-ai-to-place-teens-into-stricter-account-settings/#ftag=CADf328eec
More homebuyers are opting for the lower introductory interest rates of adjustable-rate mortgages. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/arms-were-risky-during-the-housing-crisis-will-they-become-popular-again/#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-22-april-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-22-april-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-22-april-2025
Microsoft appears to have flagged some users’ credentials as being compromised erroneously, locking them out.
The Shure MV6 is the brand's entry-level USB microphone, and it's an excellent product that's easy to set up and use, but it's not a complete slam dunk.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/microphones/shure-mv6-review
SD Express 8.0 is the next standard for removable storage that you should keep an eye on, and ADATA just announced a new card with up to 1.6GB/s transfer speeds.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/storage/adata-sd-express-80-announce
A House committee described DeepSeek as a significant threat to US national security, citing its strong government ties and alleged unauthorized data collection.
There is more than one edition of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 available to preorder. This guide breaks down everything you need to know.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/clair-obscure-expedition-33-preorder-guide
Earlier this month, we highlighted a serious bug in Windows 11 update KB5055523 that was messing up Windows Hello logins for users, rendering both face unlocks and PIN codes unusable. As it turns out, that update also had a few other issues lu
Microsoft will officially phase out Windows 10 on October 14th, 2025, ending all updates and support for the system. But without security patches, the continued use of Windows 10 as the main operating system will pose many risks. However, running Windows 10 as a virtual machine (aka VM) is a safer alternative. The separation of the virtual system and the real system
With the end of Windows 10 support fast approaching, Microsoft has been stepping up efforts to entice Windows 10 users to make the switch to Windows 11—even if it means ditching your current PC and
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB might be the latest GPU release from Team Green, but availability of the step-up RTX 5070 has been pretty decent. It's a far superior gaming choice at the current prices, as our analysis shows.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/rtx-5070-vs-rtx-5060-ti-16gb
DHL announces temporary suspension of B2C deliveries to the US over $800. Your next 3D printer might have to come from Facebook Marketplace.
At VLSI Symposium 2025, Intel will provide more details about its 18A process node featuring RibbonFET transistors and PowerVia backside power delivery that enable major improvements in power, performance, and area over Intel 3, with early interest from companies like Apple and Nvidia signaling potential third-party adoption.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly held a second private Signal chat on upcoming Yemen strikes with members including his wife, brother and personal lawyer, according to The New York Times. Sources said that Hegseth shared flight schedules for F-18 Hornets targeting Houthis in Yemen, much as he did on a separate Signal chat the