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Ask HN: To LinkedIn Am I Just Collateral Damage of a Barely Functioning System

I have been on linked in for almost as long as I have been in tech. My current account has been in use since at least 2017.

On Sunday, shortly after creating a new ad campaign, using the free ads credit provided by LinkedIn, I was refreshing the browser to see how the ads was progressing. Suddenly, I was logged out of my account, to verify my identity. I have taken a live picture, as instructed by the app, and also uploaded a scanned copy of my original national ID card. I have used my ID

I Tried AI to Summarize a Book. The Plagiarism Protections Are Working

If you were hoping ChatGPT could help get you through your TBR pile faster, just know that its plagiarism safeguards are alive and well. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-tried-ai-to-summarize-a-book-the-plagiarism-protections-are-working/#ftag=CADf328eec

9d | cnet.com
Galaxy S25 Edge: Just Who Is This Slim Phone For?

Samsung's "one more thing" at Unpacked is a thinner phone than any of its flagships. But what will it offer beyond thinness? https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-s25-edge-just-who-is-this-slim-phone-for/#ftag=CADf328eec

9d | cnet.com
 The Google Pixel 9a could bring a price hike, but only for certain models

The 256GB variant of the Google Pixel 9a – the expected midrange companion to the Pixel 9 series – is rumored to receive a price hike.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/the-google-pixel-9a-could-bring-a-price-hike-but-only-for-certain-models

 3 reasons not to buy an RTX 5090 ... and 2 reasons to buy at launch

NVIDIA's RTX 5090 launches on January 30, but high prices and limited stock aren't going to make it easy for PC enthusiasts. Need some help deciding? Here are 3 good reasons to avoid the RTX 5090 and 2 good reasons to try your best on launch day.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/rtx-5090-should-you-buy

 WWE 2K25 has revealed its release date for Xbox and PC, while hinting at a new 'Island' game mode

WWE 2K25 has disclosed it's release date along with new playable wrestlers, special editions, and a sneak peak at a new game mode in its first gameplay trailer.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/wwe-2k25-has-revealed-its-release-date-for-xbox-and-pc-while-hinting-at-a-new-island-game-mode

 ViewSonic VG1656N portable monitor review: Delivering wireless freedom

It may not have an integrated kickstand, but the ViewSonic VG1656N delivers with a Smart Cover, 1200p IPS panel, integrated battery, and wireless casting support.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/portable-monitors/viewsonic-vg1656n-portable-monitor-review

Want people to care about users? Lay out what’s at stake if they don’t

Change is hard, but you must lay out why it’s necessary in a UX story

9d | UX Design
Bookshop.org is now selling ebooks

Independent book stores can now get a cut of the ebook market. Today,

9d | Engadget
The Morning After: The Chinese AI assistant sending shockwaves through US rivals

Obsessed with throwing money and resources at AI in any way they can, the likes of OpenAI, NVIDIA, Google and Amazon all just got a surprise.

Out of seemingly nowhere, Chinese AI assistant DeepSeek is suddenly the top-rated free app on Apple’s App Store in the US and elsewhere, beating more familiar names, lik

9d | Engadget
Show HN: I Created a Pomodoro Timer

Core features:

Customizable Timers: Adjust work and break durations flexibly.

Focus Mode: Background color change to enhance concentration.

Smart Notifications: Alerts with sound and notifications when a session ends.

Cross-platform Sync: Seamless data sync across devices.

It’s free to use, and I’d love to hear your thoughts!

I’m looking forward to your feedback, suggestions, or ideas to make it better. Thanks for checking it out!


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 Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella touts DeepSeek's open-source AI as "super impressive": "We should take the developments out of China very, very seriously"

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently commented on DeepSeek's ultra-cost-effective AI and compared it to the Jevons paradox economic concept. The executive claims AI will skyrocket, and developments out of China shouldn't be ignored.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-touts-deepseeks-open-source-ai-as-super-impressive

How to install the Copilot app for Windows 11
The Hottest UI/UX Trends in 2024

But how to create a really attractive website? First things first: make it easy and eye-pleasing, and fill it with the relevant information to describe your vision. That’s not all. Adhere to UI/UX design trends in 2024. In every sense, they are the shortcut to leveling up your web design. https://webdesignernews.com/the-hottest-ui-ux-trends-in-2024/

Revolutionizing Web Design

As I think about the fast-paced changes in our industry, I can’t help but notice the incredible potential of AI to transform the limits of creativity. For the first time, we aren’t just molding our digital landscape; we’re actually collaborating with intelligent machines to create it together. https://webdesignernews.com/revolutionizing-web-design/

JavaScript Temporal is coming

Implementations of the new JavaScript Temporal object are starting to be shipped in experimental releases of browsers. This is big news for web developers because working with dates and times in JavaScript will be hugely simplified and modernized. https://webdesignernews.com/javascript-temporal-is-coming/

cs16.css

CSS library based on Counter Strike 1.6 UI. https://webdesignernews.com/cs16-css/

A Novel 3D Rendering Technique

What’s unique about it is that the dots in the dither patterns stick to surfaces, and yet the dot sizes and spacing remain approximately constant on the screen, even as surfaces move closer by or further away. This is achieved by dynamically adding or removing dots as needed. https://webdesignernews.com/a-novel-3d-rendering-technique/

Styling a meter element with CSS and SVG

I recently had to add a new variation of a rating component for work and thought I’d share my technique here. (Note that this rating is just for displaying a rating, not for inputting a rating.) https://webdesignernews.com/styling-a-meter-element-with-css-and-svg/

Dynamic Color Schemes: How an Website Evolves Daily

I have a confession to make. You probably sensed it, but weren’t able to articulate what was happening. Your loved ones think you’re losing your grasp on reality. For the last six months I’ve been incrementally changing the color scheme on my website every single day. I boiled you like a frog! Mu-wa-ha-ha. Don’t believe me? Try for yourself… https://webdesignernews.com/dynamic-color-schemes-how-an-website-evolves-daily/

 AI in 2025: Moving beyond code generation to intelligent development platforms

Studies showing tools like Copilot introducing up to 41% more bugs point not to AI's limitations, but to the need for more sophisticated approaches to AI-assisted development. What are these approaches?

https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-in-2025-moving-beyond-code-generation-to-intelligent-development-platforms

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SymfonyLive Paris 2025 : Développer plus vite grâce à FrankenPHP

SymfonyLive Paris 2025, conference in French language only, will take place from March 27 to 28! The schedule is currently being revealed as we go along. More details are available here.

Alors que nous dévoilons actuellement le programme de la… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonylive-paris-2025-developper-plus-vite-grace-a-frankenphp?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

9d | Symfony
Google Maps will rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, but only for US users

Yes, Google Maps is renaming the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America," but you won't see it when you open the app just yet. In a series of tweets, the News from Google account has revealed that the Maps app will roll out an update with the name change after the US government updates the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), which serves as the "federal and national standard for geographic

9d | Engadget
Here's How You Can Spot Six Planets in a Spectacular Planet Parade This Week

Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn should be visible to the naked eye, but get a telescope and you can spot Neptune and Uranus. https://www.cnet.com/science/how-to-see-planet-parade-six-planets-in-alignment-this-weekend/#ftag=CADf328eec

10d | cnet.com
 NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Tuesday, January 28 (game #597)

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-28-january-2025

 This case isn't just a rotting banana, it's a window into iconic music history

Casetify's latest collaboration is with Andy Warhol, and the best piece of the collection is this giant Banana phone case that was first seen on the cover of The Velvet Underground's first LP.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/phone-accessories/this-case-isnt-just-a-rotting-banana-its-a-window-into-iconic-music-history

How to stream video on Fire TV with a VPN
The Amazon Fire TV line is very VPN-friendly.
Amazon

Roku, Apple TV and Google TV (aka Chromecast) are all worthwhile st

10d | Engadget