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Ask HN: Has anyone quit their startup (VC-backed) over cofounder disagreements?

hey fam, i'm at a crossroads where i'm considering quitting my startup and taking a job or alternate paths and wanted y'alls opinion.

i've been working on a startup for the past 24 months with my cofounder - i'm technical and she's mostly focused on business side (with basic frontend skills). we got funded roughly 18 months ago for an idea i came up with, was excited about, and found some traction.

since then we pivoted away from it. we've roughly pivoted almost every month to something

Samsung's SmartThings Can Match Your Home Devices to Your Sleep Schedule

The latest update also includes support for Matter 1.4, meaning SmartThings can connect to water heaters and other energy products. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/samsungs-smartthings-can-match-your-home-devices-to-your-sleep-schedule/#ftag=CADf328eec

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How the DOE Closure Effects Broadband Access for Students video

Trasha Jandoc discusses how the closing of the Department of Education may effects school's access to broadband and how that will impact the students. https://www.cnet.com/videos/how-the-doe-closure-effects-broadband-access-for-students/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Experts Share 9 Poisonous Flowers That Could Be in Your Backyard

Learn about common flowers and plants that may be beautiful but pose a threat to you, your child or even your pet. https://www.cnet.com/health/experts-share-9-poisonous-flowers-that-could-be-in-your-backyard/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Microtransactions Made Up 58% of PC Video Game Revenue in 2024, Research Shows

It's not your imagination: microtransactions are the primary driver for games to make money across PC games like Roblox and Call of Duty. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/microtransactions-made-up-58-of-pc-video-game-revenue-in-2024-research-shows/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Tariffs Explained: As Trump Alters Tariff Plans, Here's What It All Means for You

The president's global raft of tariffs was dubbed "worse than the worst-case scenario" by experts, but the most alarming parts of the plan were delayed on April 9. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-as-trump-alters-tariff-plans-heres-what-it-all-means-for-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Xiaomi Watch S4 Review

The Xiaomi Watch S4 swings in to update the Watch S3 from 2024. Regular as clockwork, the Watch S4 returns with some of the features of its forebear while making a few updates, too.  At its core, the Watch S4 is a similar proposition to what came before. Focusing on value for money, this [...]

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Hoover H-Dry 350 HRE H9A3TBE-80/N Review

A budget tumble dryer, the Hoover H-Dry 350 HRE H9A3TBE-80/N still manages to pack in smart app control, sensor-drying, a heat pump and a 9kg drum. It’s slightly fiddly to use at times, and there are cheaper tumble dryers to run, but if you want the basics, this is a well-priced option. Design and [...]

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YouTube TV vs Hulu Plus Live TV: Comparing the cable replacements

Looking to replace your traditional cable or satellite TV plan with a more flexible, contract-free set-up?  You’ve likely heard about YouTube TV and Hulu Plus Live TV which offer access to live channels without lengthy set-ups, extra equipment and long contracts, but which one should you choose? Although we haven’t reviewed Hulu Plus Live TV, [...]

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 Anthropic copies OpenAI's $200/month homework, but fumbles with restrictive rate limits that frustrate users: "I am canceling."

Anthropic unveiled a new $200/month subscription plan called Max for "those who collaborate with Claude extensively and need expanded access for their most important work."

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/anthropic-copies-openai-plan-fumbles-restrictive-rate-limits

 AMD's Ryzen 8000HX refresh couldn't come at a better time — Affordable gaming CPUs arrive as laptop prices rise

AMD's "Dragon Range Refresh" isn't much of a change from a hardware standpoint, but the new chips could help keep laptop prices within reason as tariffs rage.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-8000hx-announced

 Is NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti using the infamous GPU-melting power cable? — Leaks hint at a 16-pin hookup

NVIDIA's mid-range RTX 5060 Ti GPUs are expected to launch on April 16, and some of MSI's designs have leaked. Is that a 16-pin power connector I see?

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/nvidia-rtx-5060-ti-msi-design-leaks

Razer’s new app offers yet another way to play PC games on your phone
Windows Recall is now one step away from a true, public release
Classic Outlook is installing with wrong languages. Here’s what to do
This ultra-tiny, super-fast 1TB portable SSD is 32% off right now
Google’s recommended articles feed is (finally!) coming to PCs soon
 China's new semiconductor rule spares Taiwan fabs, punishes Intel, GlobalFoundries & Texas Instruments

China now considers wafer fabrication location as origin of chips, no matter where they were packaged or developed, which is good news for those outsourcing to Taiwan, but bad news for those who manufacture in America.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/chinas-new-semiconductor-rule-spares-taiwan-fabs-punishes-intel-globalfoundries-and-texas-instrume

ChatGPT can now remember all your past conversations

The next time you conclude a conversation with ChatGPT, it will save what you said to memory, even if you don't ask it explicitly to do so. "We have greatly improved memory in chatgpt — it can now reference all your past conversations!" OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wrote on Thursday in an X post spotted by

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The $70 Switch 2 version of ‘Breath of the Wild’ won’t even come with DLC

When Nintendo launched the Switch 2, it also revealed that it was going release upgraded versions of several existing Switch games, including both Legend of Zelda: Breath of

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The Apple M4 MacBook Air is back on sale for $50 off

Maybe you're in a position where you suddenly need a new laptop to see you through the rest of the school year. Perhaps you've got a bigger tax return than expected and you want to treat yourself. Or it may be that you're a long-time Windows user and fancy a change. Whatever reason you might have for being interested in a MacBook Air, we've got another one. The M4 MacBook Air is

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WhatsApp just got a bunch of new features, including document scanning

WhatsApp just rolled out a dozen new features. Most of these are small, but they add up to a fairly substantial software update. Let’s go over some of the more notable additions.

Chats now allow for tappable reactions, which is basically like adding a thumbs up to someone else’s reaction. Group chats feature an indicator that lets users k

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Show HN: Time Travel with Your SQL

Hi, my name is Anguel and I am one of the developers of WhoDB (https://github.com/clidey/whodb)

I am not a fan of the dbeaver, beekeeper, adminer, etc experience because they are bloated, ugly, and at best okay but not great.

Hence why I started working on WhoDB.

The approach:

- browser-based (chrome/firefox)

- no bloat

- jupyter notebook-like experience (Scratchpad)

- built-in AI co-pilot with ollama (local) or openai/anthropic

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CSS-Tricks Chronicles XLIII

This CSS-Tricks update highlights significant progress in the Almanac, recent podcast appearances, a new CSS counters guide, and the addition of several new authors contributing valuable content.


CSS-Tricks Chronicles XLIII originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

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Tax Forms 1095: What They Do and When You'll Need Them

The rules surrounding your health insurance and taxes have shifted in the past few years, as has the utility of the Form 1095. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/tax-forms-1095-what-they-do-and-when-youll-need-them/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Don't Buy an iPhone! Do This to Keep Your Current Phone Alive Longer video

With concerns of tariffs increasing the cost of iPhones and other electronics, it's time to evaluate your habits to extend the life of your gadgets -- and store older iPhones and tech properly if you might need them someday soon. https://www.cnet.com/videos/dont-buy-an-iphone-do-this-to-keep-your-current-phone-alive-longer/#ftag=CADf328eec

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What Trump's Department of Education Closure Could Mean for Student Broadband Access

The president signed an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education. Will that increase internet access for students or create more barriers? https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/what-trumps-department-of-education-closure-could-mean-for-student-broadband-access/#ftag=CADf328eec

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What Card Did You Draw? How to Use AI as a Tarot Reader

Your destiny is in… this AI-powered tarot card deck. How well does the spiritual mix with the technological? I tried out Tarotoo with questions about self-development and love. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-card-did-you-draw-how-to-use-ai-as-a-tarot-reader/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, April 12 (game #671)

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-12-april-2025

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, April 12 (game #405)

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-12-april-2025

 Why businesses must prepare for a post-quantum future

Robert Haist, CISO at TeamViewer discusses how quantum will become mainstream, touching on the threats that will arise

https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-businesses-must-prepare-for-a-post-quantum-future

 I'm not rich enough to buy a Switch 2, but these are the 3 accessories I'd buy if I were

What accessories would I slap onto the Switch 2 if I could afford it? There are 3 currently available, and one I’m dreaming of.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/best-nintendo-switch-2-accessories-pro-controller-charging-grip

My thoughts on the Shark Cryoglow LED face mask nearly six months on

OPINION: At-home LED face masks have soared in popularity in the past couple of years, with countless influencers sporting the beauty tech appliance, but the question remains as to whether LED masks are another beauty fad or a genuinely effective way of clearing up your skin.  I’ve been using the Shark Cryoglow for the past [...]

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The Oppo Find X8 Ultra is a fantastic phone that’s near-impossible to buy

The Oppo Find X8 is shaping up to be one of the most impressive camera-focused smartphones to be revealed in 2025 – but you probably won’t be able to buy it, and that’s a real shame. I went hands-on with the device ahead of its launch at a secret behind-closed-doors event back in March, and [...]

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 Microsoft is finally ready to ship Windows Recall after almost year long delay

Windows Recall is now available in Windows 11's Release Preview channel, the final stop before general availability. The feature is expected to begin rolling out to all Copilot+ PCs imminently.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-is-finally-ready-to-ship-windows-recall-after-almost-year-long-delay

 Microsoft says "ChatGPT isn't better than Copilot," but OpenAI's companion reportedly received more visits in a day than Copilot did in a month

ChatGPT saw over 52x more visits than Microsoft Copilot in February 2025, with the former's 173.3 million daily visits surpassing the latter's 98.9 million monthly visits.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/chatgpt-more-visits-in-a-day-than-copilot-in-a-month

Canva unveils magical AI-powered spreadsheets, graphs, and more
Why skimping on your PC gaming rig’s motherboard is a bad move
When PC vendors tell you what’s going on with tariffs, pay attention
Samsung’s Galaxy Book4 daily driver laptop is 33% off right now
Save $400 on Acer’s 27-inch 240Hz OLED gaming monitor today
Why is Windows 11’s April update creating a mysterious ‘inetpub’ folder?
 Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 review: Mobile RTX 5080 gets the job done

The Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 is a powerful RTX 5080 laptop with a bright screen, but its AI is gimmicky and plastic shell leave something to be desired.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/gigabyte-aorus-master-16-review

Engadget Podcast: Pixel 9a review and bracing for tariffs

This week, Engadget's Sam Rutherford dives into his experience with Google's new $499 mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 9a. Is it really the new mid-range king, as we previously predicted? Or is it worth spending more for the Pixel 9? Also, we chat about how the Trump administration's volatile tariff strategy will affect consumer technology (not to mention everything else you buy).

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