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Show HN: I recovered one of my earliest ZX-Spectrum games from an audio cassette

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:

Rolls-Royce lands record £9B nuclear submarine contract in UK


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

Past sociálních médií: Uživatelé jsou polapeni v cyklu naštvanosti

Že sociální média přiživují deprese, není tajemstvím. Ale co podrážděnost? Američtí psychologové využili nedávná data průzkumu COVID States Project a objevili těsnou souvislost mezi intenzivnějším užíváním sociálních médií a větší naštvaností, zvlášť pokud jde o politický obsah. Problém je, že více naštvaní lidé se vrhají na sociální média ještě víc, takže jsou ještě naštvanější. Jsou v pasti. http://www.osel.cz/13882-past-socialnich-medii-uzivatele-jsou-polapeni-v-cyklu-nastvanosti.html

2d | osel.cz
 NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Saturday, January 25 (game #594)

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-january-2025

 Is Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on Xbox Game Pass?

Over a year after its PS5 launch, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is finally about to come out on PC. But can you play it using Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-marvels-spider-man-2-on-xbox-game-pass

 Ninja Gaiden 4 on Xbox started talks "six or seven years ago," says Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer

Ninja Gaiden 4 is an upcoming game from Xbox, Team Ninja, and PlatinumGames, and the game started talks "six or seven years ago," per Phil Spencer.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/ninja-gaiden-4-six-seven-years-ago-xbox-phil-spencer

Did you show ‘negative sentiment’ for insurance companies after the UHC CEO shooting? Police were watching

When news broke that the United Healthcare CEO was shot in broad daylight early last month, outrage erupted online. But it wasn’t aimed at the assassin. Instead, it was directed at the broken U.S. healthcare system he represented. But, it turns out, for those who expressed “negative sentiment” about insurance companies online, the government was watching.

A document obtained by the transparency nonprofit Property of the People via the

How To Write Content For Each Stage Of Your Sales Funnel via @sejournal, @krisjonescom

Crafting effective content for your sales funnel is key to driving conversions. This guide shows you how to tailor your content strategy for maximum impact.

The post How To Write Content For Each Stage Of Your Sales Funnel appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/write-content-sales-funnel-stage/258359/

Ice Maker on the Rocks? Here's How to Fix It

Whether a clogged water filter or an electrical issue, here's how to troubleshoot your ice maker when it stops producing ice. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/ice-maker-on-the-rocks-heres-how-to-fix-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

2d | cnet.com
Solar Battery Buying Guide: Follow These Tips for a Smart Purchase

If you want to store energy from your solar panels to use at night or during power outages, consider investing in a solar battery. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/solar-battery-buying-guide-tips-for-a-smart-purchase/#ftag=CADf328eec

2d | cnet.com
The Best Food and Drink Gifts to Send Someone Who's Sick

From bone broth and premade soups to wellness shots and tea kits, here are the perfect pick-me-ups for someone who is under the weather. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-best-food-gifts-to-send-someone-who-is-sick/#ftag=CADf328eec

2d | cnet.com
9 Foods That Contain the Now-Banned Red Dye No. 3

Removal of Red Dye No. 3 won't be immediate. Here are a few popular foods that currently contain the outlawed colorant. https://www.cnet.com/health/9-foods-that-contain-the-now-banned-red-dye-no-3/#ftag=CADf328eec

2d | cnet.com
 3 Best Beats headphone deals fom $47

Upgrade your audio gear for less with today's 3 best Beats headphone deals fom $47

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/headphones/3-best-beats-headphone-deals-fom-usd47

No, Sony’s Blu-ray exit doesn’t spell the end for physical media
Show HN: Onit – open-source ChatGPT Desktop with local mode, Claude, Gemini

Hey Hackernews- it’s Tim Lenardo and I’m launching v1 of Onit today!

Onit is ChatGPT Desktop, but with local mode and support for other model providers (Anthropic, GoogleAI, etc). It's also like Cursor Chat, but everywhere on your computer - not just in your IDE!

Onit is open-source! You can download a pre-built version from our website: www.getonit.ai

Or build directly from the source code: https://github.com/synth-inc/onit

We built

How an AI-generated ‘expert’ sank into media deadlines

Ashley Abramson first came across Sophie Cress in a cold pitch to her work email. Cress was asking to be an expert source for any stories Abramson was working on as a freelance reporter. “I’ve got over 8 years of experience and qualifications in Psychology and Couples & Family Therapy, and I’m enthusiastic about exploring potential collaborations, especially in the areas of love, relationships, or LGBTQIA+ topics,” Cress wrote. 

She provided a list of links to articles w

How the internet changed in 2024

John Graham-Cumming, CTO of Cloudflare, joins Ben and Ryan for a conversation about the latest trends in internet usage highlighted in Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review report. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/01/24/how-the-internet-changed-in-2024/

Jak jsem navštívil burianosaura

…aneb Výprava na lokalitu objevu našeho ornitopodního dinosaura http://www.osel.cz/13881-jak-jsem-navstivil-burianosaura.html

2d | osel.cz
Next Black Ops 6 Zombies Map, The Tomb, Gets New Trailer

Soon players will enter the tight corridors of The Tomb's catacombs, fighting the undead and questing for the Sentinel Artifact. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/next-black-ops-6-zombies-map-the-tomb-gets-new-trailer/#ftag=CADf328eec

2d | cnet.com
The Best Vegetables to Cook in Your Air Fryer, According to a Pro Chef

There's no faster path to a healthier you than adding veggies to your diet. We asked an expert about the best produce to plop in the air fryer. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-best-vegetables-to-cook-in-an-air-fryer-according-to-an-expert-chef/#ftag=CADf328eec

2d | cnet.com
How to Keep Mice From Invading Your Space, According to a Rodent Specialist

Keeping the house mouse-free feels like a full-time job in winter. We asked a rodent expert about the best ways to keep them out in the first place. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-keep-mice-from-invading-your-space-according-to-a-rodent-specialist/#ftag=CADf328eec

2d | cnet.com
Despite My AI Burnout, These 3 Galaxy S25 Features Actually Seem Useful

Commentary: "AI" has been a constant buzzword at tech events, but some of Samsung's latest offerings could prove to be quite helpful. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/despite-my-ai-burnout-these-3-galaxy-s25-features-actually-seem-useful/#ftag=CADf328eec

2d | cnet.com
 Report: A smaller Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X are coming

We've seen multiple new Surface devices launch in the last year, and apparently Microsoft has at least two more on the way in the next couple of months.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/report-a-smaller-microsoft-surface-pro-surface-laptop-with-snapdragon-x-are-coming

 I'm trying to be fair to the new Claw AI+ handhelds, but MSI isn't making it easy

New MSI Claw AI+ handhelds were supposed to have launched already, but they're still not available. This isn't helping instill confidence in the new PC gaming devices.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/msi-claw-ai-handhelds-have-not-launched-yet

Asus’ Q-Release Slim motherboards can scratch GPU connectors
Windows is finally getting smart about battery icons
Endless Legend 2 is real and there’s a mysterious trailer to prove it

The extremely popular strategy game Endless Legend is finally getting a sequel, ten whole years after the original game began blowing up sales charts. Developer Amplitude S

2d | Engadget
Apple says 68 percent of all iPhones are running iOS 18

Apple posted iOS 18 adoption rates on Friday, which are only slightly different from the numbers for iOS 17 a year ago. The company say

2d | Engadget
Show HN: Snap Scope – Visualize Lens Focal Length Distribution from EXIF Data

Hey HN, I built this tool because I wanted to understand which focal lengths I actually use when taking photos. It's a web app that analyzes EXIF data to visualize focal length distribution patterns.

While it's admittedly niche (focused specifically on photography), I think it could be useful for photographers trying to understand their lens usage patterns or making decisions about lens purchases.

Features: Client-side EXIF data processing (no server uploads/tracking) / Handles thousands

Meta’s Threads is finally getting ads

Threads, Meta’s X and Bluesky rival, is testing ads with certain brands in the United States and Japan, the company said Friday.

“We know there will be plenty of feedback about how we should approach ads, and we are making sure they feel like Threads posts you’d find relevant and interesting,” Instagram head Adam Mosseri said in a post. He added that the team will be monitoring the test “before

Meta Threads Takes the Next Step By Launching Ads via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson

Meta tests image ads on Threads, offering new opportunities for advertisers. Learn why this matters, how it works, and what brands should do now.

The post Meta Threads Takes the Next Step By Launching Ads appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/meta-threads-takes-the-next-step-by-launching