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Track your paper refund check from the IRS to your mailbox with this one easy tool. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/heres-the-easiest-way-to-track-a-paper-tax-refund-check/#ftag=CADf328eec

Now you can set WhatsApp or Signal as default apps on your iPhone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/dont-like-your-iphones-default-apps-heres-how-to-change-them/#ftag=CADf328eec

We're officially in 2025, so expect your next Social Security check to reflect the COLA increase. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-january-2025-your-cola-boosted-check-is-on-the-way/#ftag=CADf328eec

Freezing temperatures are on their way. Keep your solar panels producing as much as possible with these tips. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/how-to-keep-your-solar-panels-in-perfect-condition-in-cold-weather/#ftag=CADf328eec

New year, new you, new iPhone -- even if it's the same phone you were carrying all last year. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/its-like-getting-a-new-iphone-change-these-8-ios-18-2-settings-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

A well-respected tipster has posted a shot of what looks to be the right-hand side of the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/new-samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-leak-shows-off-the-phones-super-thin-bezels

Instead of quitting the best streaming services, I'm going to pause my subscriptions to explore Crunchyroll's anime library.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/im-a-huge-anime-fan-heres-why-you-should-ditch-netflix-for-crunchyroll-in-2025

90% of organizations expected to adopt hybrid cloud by 2027.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/cloud-spending-to-reach-a-staggering-usd723bn-in-2025-thanks-partly-to-the-explosive-demand-for-ai-resources

Microsoft's native support for additional archive formats increases bypass risks, Cofense claims.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/A-Windows-filetype-update-has-complicated-cyber-threat-detection-efforts

Greg Epstein is the Humanist chaplain at Harvard University and at MIT, where he advises students, faculty, and staff members on ethical and existential concerns from a humanist perspective. He has served for over 20 years in elected and appointed interfaith leadership roles as an advisor for the non-religious. He himself is an atheist, agnostic, Humanist.

Tech has changed roles. It used to be a mere tool that people could use for bettering and strengthening humanity. Now, it has a

Apple gives every iCloud user 5GB of free storage space. This storage space can be used for anything—from backing up your iPhone online to saving documents in the cloud to syncing photos across devices. If you need more space, you can upgrade to iCloud+ to get anywhere from 50GB of storage for jus

Spurs look to pull themselves out of the bottom half of the table as they host the in-form Magpies. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-tottenham-vs-newcastle-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 4. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-jan-4/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's everything we know about 3 Body Problem season 2 and its return to Netflix.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/3-body-problem-season-2

By integrating AI and APIs, Vonage’s platform enhances agent efficiency for better customer satisfaction.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/vonages-ai-powered-vcc-intelligent-workspace-transforms-customer-experiences-with-new-capabilities

Article URL: https://practicapp.com/carbagepilot-part1/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42592910

Points: 25

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https://practicapp.com/carbagepilot-part1/

Article URL: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/advertising/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42593383

Points: 3

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https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/advertising/

Roku 1831 se celý svět ochladil, došlo k hrozivé neúrodě, a propukly devastující hladomory. Vědce po celou tu dobu mučilo vědomí, že došlo k masivní vulkanické erupci, o které nic dalšího nevěděli. Popel z ledovcových jader prozradil, že téměř 200 let hledaným vulkánem je sopka Zavaritského na Kurilských ostrovech. http://www.osel.cz/13854-castice-popela-vyresily-zahadu-erupce-z-roku-1831-ktera-ochladila-svet.html

Article URL: https://rubycentral.org/news/announcing-railsconf-2025-and-a-new-chapter-for-ruby-central-events/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42591727

Points: 7

# Comments: 0

https://rubycentral.org/news/announcing-railsconf-2025-and-a-new-chapter-for-ruby-central-events/

Article URL: https://lewiscampbell.tech/blog/250104.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42592126

Points: 10

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Article URL: https://www.strydr.net/articles/devlog-0x1

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42592316

Points: 9

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https://www.strydr.net/articles/devlog-0x1

Article URL: https://calendar.perfplanet.com/2024/breaking-up-with-long-tasks-or-how-i-learned-to-group-loops-and-wield-the-yield/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42592224

Points: 20

# Comments: 5

https://calendar.perfplanet.com/2024/breaking-up-with-long-tas

Article URL: https://www.uhaul.com/Articles/About/U-Haul-Growth-Metros-And-Cities-Of-2024-Dallas-Top-Metro-for-IN-Migration-33084/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42592370

Points: 6

# Comments: 2

https://www.uhaul.com/Articles/About/U-Haul-Growth-Metros-And-C

Article URL: https://gitlab.winehq.org/wine/wine/-/releases/wine-10.0-rc4

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42592397

Points: 26

# Comments: 1

https://gitlab.winehq.org/wine/wine/-/releases/wine-10.0-rc4

Article URL: https://cepr.org/voxeu/columns/china-worlds-sole-manufacturing-superpower-line-sketch-rise

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42592665

Points: 30

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https://cepr.org/voxeu/columns/china-worlds-sole-manufacturing-superpower-line-sketch-rise

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 103 for Jan. 4. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-jan-4-103/#ftag=CADf328eec

When dangerously low temperatures bring ice storms, you'll be glad you have a power station to stay warm. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/5-lifesaving-uses-for-a-portable-power-station/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 573 for Saturday, Jan. 4. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-jan-4-573/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Jan. 4 Strands puzzle, No. 307. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-jan-4-307/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't wait to find out what's next for student loan forgiveness. Take these steps today. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/worried-about-the-fate-of-student-debt-relief-6-insights-from-a-student-loan-expert/#ftag=CADf328eec

Google pushes Gemini to win AI crown.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/google-gemini-is-racing-to-win-the-ai-crown-in-2025

Article URL: https://blog.muni.town/digital-homeownership/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42585130

Points: 8

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Article URL: https://github.com/engboris/transcendental-syntax

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42589629

Points: 4

# Comments: 1

https://github.com/engboris/transcendental-syntax

Article URL: https://www.robertwalters.co.uk/insights/news/blog/conscious-unbossing.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42590992

Points: 61

# Comments: 68

https://www.robertwalters.co.uk/insights/news/blog/conscious-unbossing.html

Article URL: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241115/p2a/00m/0sc/009000c

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42590055

Points: 5

# Comments: 0

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241115/p2a/00m/0sc/009000c

Article URL: https://nrehiew.github.io/blog/2024/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42591029

Points: 18

# Comments: 2

https://nrehiew.github.io/blog/2024/

Hey HN,

I aggregated a bunch of GTM advice, including their rankings.

Thought it could be useful for some founders here.

Let me know if you have any feedback. Thanks!

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42591291

Points: 26

# Comments: 5

https://fellowry.com/

We'll show you some easy steps to keep your Wi-Fi network shielded from unwanted eyes. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/dont-ignore-these-10-wi-fi-network-security-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hi, I'm a developer and first time i shipped the real product after observing the startups and indie hackers community for years.

I had made so many useless apps [you should check my website https://ansh.life], but this time I built a very useful product that has a number of super easy-to-use tools in one app for video, music, and photo files. Users can compress, convert, resize, and do so much more with easy-to-use tools.

Background: I deve

Article URL: https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/yemeni-coffee-shops-booming-in-texas/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42584610

Points: 47

# Comments: 20

https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/yemeni-coffee-shops-booming-in-texas/

Article URL: https://github.com/obfusk/fdroid-fakesigner-poc

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42590307

Points: 66

# Comments: 16

https://github.com/obfusk/fdroid-fakesigner-poc

Article URL: http://www.coding2learn.org/blog/2013/07/29/kids-cant-use-computers/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42590565

Points: 26

# Comments: 15

http://www.coding2learn.org/blog/2013/07/29/kids-cant-use-computers/

Article URL: https://github.com/caoccao/swc4j

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42590788

Points: 9

# Comments: 0

https://github.com/caoccao/swc4j

Article URL: https://www.ksjd.org/2024-12-31/in-colorado-a-marriage-of-solar-energy-and-farming-provides-a-model-for-a-more-sustainable-future

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42590903

Points: 24

# Comments: 1

https://www.ksjd.org/2024-12-31/in-col

Even if you don't live near a polar vortex region, you could still end up with burst pipes and water damage. Follow these tips to avoid costly repairs. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/if-you-want-to-avoid-frozen-pipes-this-winter-follow-these-6-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

Are you experiencing a power outage? Act quickly and you might be able to keep your perishable food from spoiling. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-save-the-food-in-your-fridge-when-the-power-goes-out/#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-4-january-2025

Samsung's AI fridges will order groceries from Instacart.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/samsungs-ai-fridge-will-soon-order-your-groceries-right-from-instacart

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-4-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-4-january-2025

Microsoft and OpenAI reportedly signed an agreement in 2023 stating that the ChatGPT maker will only hit the AGI benchmark once it develops an AI system generating up to $100 billion in profits.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/a-leaked-document-suggests-openai-will-hit-agi-when-it-builds-an-ai-system-that-can-generate-up-to-usd100-billion-in-pro

Sony

Be it for the Walkman portables and Trinitron TVs of old or the PlayStation consoles

Streams on TikTok Live were used to exploit children, according to

Article URL: https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/01/02/why-canada-should-join-the-eu

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42583297

Points: 90

# Comments: 182

https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/01/02/why-canada-should-join-the-eu

Article URL: https://github.com/s-macke/VoxelSpace

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42588956

Points: 75

# Comments: 16

https://github.com/s-macke/VoxelSpace

Article URL: https://jvernay.fr/en/blog/polyline-triangulation/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42589054

Points: 11

# Comments: 1

https://jvernay.fr/en/blog/polyline-triangulation/

Article URL: https://twitter.com/damengchen/status/1875296442417607072

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42589863

Points: 57

# Comments: 56

https://twitter.com/damengchen/status/1875296442417607072

Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.14135

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42590322

Points: 39

# Comments: 20

https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.14135

Apple, which has built its brand on data privacy, settled a class action suit this week in which the plaintiffs claimed their iPhones’ Siri voice assistant listened in on their conversations for the purpose of targeting them with ads.

The iPhone-maker has (preliminarily) agreed to pay $95 million to settle the case after five years of legal jousting. The case alleged that u

Save a whopping $500 on a new Samsung TV to start the New Year with a bang. https://www.cnet.com/deals/a-huge-85-inch-samsung-tv-comes-with-huge-savings-for-your-wallet/#ftag=CADf328eec

Amazon has a $500 off coupon on the SwitchBot S10, but the discount won't be around forever. https://www.cnet.com/deals/you-can-save-500-on-this-switchbot-robot-vacuum-and-mop-combo-if-you-act-fast/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,295 for Saturday, Jan. 4. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-jan-4-1295/#ftag=CADf328eec

Make a splash in 2025 with this big screen model worthy of any home theater setup -- all for the lowest price we've seen. https://www.cnet.com/deals/overhaul-your-space-with-lgs-mammoth-86-inch-tv-for-under-1200/#ftag=CADf328eec

This Govee smart sconce is down to just $70 for the New Year -- if you're quick. https://www.cnet.com/deals/light-up-the-year-with-30-off-a-smart-wall-sconce-just-for-prime-members/#ftag=CADf328eec

Upgrade your TV for 2025 with screen sizes up to a whopping 98 inches and discounts ranging into the thousands. https://www.cnet.com/deals/huge-new-year-tv-sale-slashes-samsung-hisense-panasonic-and-tcl-tvs-by-up-to-62/#ftag=CADf328eec

Threat actors are creating malicious web pages to trick users into clicking on links, experts warn.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/double-clicking-danger-experts-warn-just-two-clicks-can-let-attackers-steal-your-accounts

Research reveals millions of servers without TLS encryption are at risk.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/experts-warn-millions-of-email-servers-could-be-vulnerable-to-attack

We've been without Net Neutrality for years and somehow survived.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/i-was-wrong-about-net-neutrality-rip-and-thats-probably-good-news

Although this is a first for gaming monitors, is it actually a useful upgrade over the already-fast 480Hz monitors available?

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/gaming-monitors/the-worlds-first-750hz-gaming-monitor-is-coming-to-ces-2025-how-fast-is-too-fast

After a large number of Microsoft Rewards accounts were suspended without reason, Microsoft claims it's identified the problem and a fix is coming.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-rewards-accounts-unfairly-suspended-fix-coming

Time to get into the habit of writing "2025" instead of 2024, and the year may have just begun, but the Engadget team is already working hard for CES 2025. This weekend, many from the Engadget team will be flying to Las Vegas, where we’ll be covering tech’s biggest annual conference. We've scoured our bursting inboxes, full of pitches from companies that are planning to be there, and meticulously filled out copious spreadsheets with upcoming launches and appointments for briefings and demos.

Meta has nuked a bunch of its AI-generated profiles from Facebook Instagram, the company confirmed, after the AI characters prompted widespread outrage and ridicule from users on social media.

The AI-generated profiles, which were labeled as “AI managed by Meta,” launched in

Article URL: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-gaming/world-of-warcraft-onlyfangs-twitch-roleplay-1235222436/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42587829

Points: 69

# Comments: 35

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-gaming/world-of-warcraft-onlyfangs-twitch-roleplay-

Article URL: https://blog.val.town/blog/fast-follow/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42586042

Points: 6

# Comments: 2

https://blog.val.town/blog/fast-follow/

Article URL: https://www.propublica.org/article/mental-health-insurance-denials-patient-progress

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42589443

Points: 16

# Comments: 0

https://www.propublica.org/article/mental-health-insurance-denials-patient-progress

Article URL: https://www.hubrecht.eu/zebrafish-protein-unlocks-dormant-genes-for-heart-repair/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42588151

Points: 29

# Comments: 16

https://www.hubrecht.eu/zebrafish-protein-unlocks-dormant-genes-for-heart-repair/

If Spotify Wrapped left you underwhelmed this year, TikTok’s “Dating Wrapped” trend is here to spice things up. 

Instead of playlists, users are serving up PowerPoint-style presentations packed with stats about their 2024 dating lives. Singles everywhere are crunching the numbers on their year of dating highs and (mostly) lows, tracking drinks, dinners, ghosting, and awkward smal

Thanks to invisible aligners, you can get a straighter smile without clunky braces. Here are our picks of the best invisible braces along with insights on medical oversight, treatment plans and prices. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/best-invisible-braces/#ftag=CADf328eec

The first big Arctic outbreak of 2025 is expected to bring cold temperatures as well as ice and heavy snow to states into next week. https://www.cnet.com/science/climate/polar-vortex-wintry-blast-will-chill-much-of-us-heres-what-you-should-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

Taking care of your sore muscles doesn't have to break the bank, especially with hefty savings on some of our favorite massage guns. https://www.cnet.com/deals/put-your-new-years-fitness-goals-first-with-big-discounts-on-theragun-massage-guns/#ftag=CADf328eec

Chest pains need to be taken seriously. Once you've ruled out a heart problem, here's what doctors would like you to know. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/heart-attack-vs-panic-attack/#ftag=CADf328eec

Start the year with some new chargers, especially when you can get two chargers and cables for under $15. https://www.cnet.com/deals/prime-members-can-score-2-anker-usb-c-chargers-and-2-cables-for-just-12/#ftag=CADf328eec

If your New Year's resolution is to beef up your home security, then feast your eyes on this Belkin WeMo video doorbell system for just $40 at Woot. https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-up-to-84-on-a-new-belkin-video-doorbell-system-with-this-new-year-woot-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec

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-show-on-max-january-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Snag a OnePlus preorder and get up to $280 in savings for ordering the flagship phone ahead of CES 2025. https://www.cnet.com/deals/preorder-oneplus-13-today-to-save-50-and-get-a-pair-of-earbuds-or-smartwatch-thrown-in-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

This Belkin wireless charger is now just $66 at Amazon. But it gets better: you can buy it refurbished for just $52 and save even more. https://www.cnet.com/deals/we-love-the-belkin-3-in-1-wireless-charger-and-its-now-at-a-record-low-of-66-at-amazon/#ftag=CADf328eec

This top-of-the-line gaming monitor is now just $552 when you use the promo code. https://www.cnet.com/deals/game-on-all-year-with-alienwares-34-inch-oled-curved-gaming-monitor-down-to-a-record-low/#ftag=CADf328eec