This started off as a project to understand how to get LLMs to interface with more traditional desktop softwares.
We were especially interested in tools related to schematic drafting and molecular simulation.
Decided to explore COM automation for more traditional Windows softwares as a starting point! Been using it to help some friends automate simple excel workflows. Thought we'd share!
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Hello again HN,
Since our launch ten months ago, my cofounder and I have continued to improve our music model significantly. You can listen to some cool Staff Picks songs from the latest version here https://sonauto.ai/ , listen to an acapella song I made for my housemate here https://sonauto.ai/song/8a20210c-563e-491b-bb11-f8c6db92ee9b , or try the free and unlimited generations y
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Hey HN, I made a simple coding agent plugin in Android Studio called Firebender. Here’s an unedited 5-minute video where it writes tests for an Android app and iterates against the Gradle task output on its own (https://docs.firebender.com/get-started/agent). You can use the plugin for free, no sign up needed, on the jetbrains marketplace.
The agent can edit multiple files, run gradle tasks like tests, and use the output to improv
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Article URL: https://github.com/WujiangXu/AgenticMemory
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Article URL: https://www.marble.onl/posts/evals_are_not_all_you_need.html
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Hey HN! We’re Yong Hee and Gunwoo from Cuckoo (https://cuckoo.so), a real-time AI translator for global sales, marketing, and support. Companies like Snowflake and PagerDuty use us in Zoom calls and in-person meetings, including for technical discussions. Here’s a demo: " rel="nofollow">
With Cuckoo, you get an always-available, real-time translator that adapt
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President Donald Trump has found a new way to reward his supporters.
On Sunday, Trump announced in a Truth Social post that he will issue an executive order creating a “Crypto Strategic Reserve” that will include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and three other cryptocurrencies. “I will make sure the U.S. is the Crypto Capital of the World,” Trump wrote.
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Hollywood is waking up to the power of influencers. That starts with MrBeast.
Amazon’s Beast Games cost hundreds of millions to produce. Some of that came from the streamer, but much of it came from the pockets of MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson. On the Diary of a CEO podcast, he estimated “tens of millions” in losses from the show, admitting that he w
Google Ads is doubling down on AI, personalization, and new ad formats in 2025. Here’s what’s changing and how advertisers should prepare for these shifts.
The post Google’s VP of Ads and Commerce Outlines 2025 Priorities appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
BrightLocal report reveals shifting consumer review trends: less focus on perfect ratings, new platform preferences, and more willingness to write reviews.
The post Do Reviews Still Matter? Study Looks At Changing Consumer Behavior appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Experience MWC 2025 live with our blog, bringing you updates on the new phones, wearable devices and AI announcements. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/mwc-2025-live-blog/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's a smart ring, but not as you know it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/lenovos-ai-ring-let-me-control-a-3d-pc-with-a-click-of-my-fingers-like-a-wizard/#ftag=CADf328eec
Catch up on the Academy Award recipients after Sunday's ceremony. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/where-to-watch-all-the-2025-oscar-winners/#ftag=CADf328eec
Celebrate Sleep Awareness Month by improving your sleep quality. These six strategies can get your bedtime habits back on track. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/sleep-awareness-month-transform-your-bedtime-routine-with-these-6-healthy-sleep-habits/#ftag=CADf328eec
Layoffs, tariffs and inflation could play tug-of-war with mortgage rates this week. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/weekly-mortgage-rate-predictions-for-march-3-9-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Vitamins have expiration dates, but that doesn’t mean you must toss them once they pass. Here’s why they don’t expire the way you might think. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/why-those-expired-vitamins-might-still-have-plenty-to-offer/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you've ever had a mouse problem you'll know that getting rid of them can be a real nightmare. We asked an expert about the best ways to keep them out in the first place. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/we-asked-a-rodent-specialist-how-to-keep-mice-from-taking-over-our-homes/#ftag=CADf328eec
Head to this unassuming Philly corner store to get more than some Tastykake treats. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/deli-boys-review-this-could-become-your-new-favorite-show-on-hulu/#ftag=CADf328eec
To mark the year anniversary of the M3 Air, Apple is readying an M4 refresh of its most affordable laptop. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/tim-cook-teases-m4-macbook-air-announcement-this-week/#ftag=CADf328eec
Learn how – and when – to report your CD interest and how much tax you might pay on it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/earned-interest-on-a-cd-heres-what-that-means-for-your-taxes/#ftag=CADf328eec
Waiting to buy a home until there's a drop in prices is a risky bet. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/home-prices-are-never-going-down-says-this-real-estate-expert-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec
Did you know your sleep habits affect your weight? In light of Sleep Awareness Month, learn how the two are related and why it matters. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/sleep-deprivation-can-sabotage-your-metabolism/#ftag=CADf328eec
Infinix unveiled a tri-fold smartphone concept that goes small.
Roku app Cinema Box plays host to the original, unedited Star Wars.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to tease that 'There's something in the Air' this week, and it might just be the rumored MacBook Air with the M4 chip or an upgraded iPad Air.
Sensitive Zapier data was "inadvertently copied to the repositories" for debugging purposes.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/zapier-tells-customers-their-data-may-have-been-accessed
The company conducted a marketing study to test the waters, but it could go either way.
More groups, more variants, and higher ransom demands made 2024 a record year for ransomware.
New trailer for Doctor Who on BBC One and Disney Plus introduces new companion alongside time and space madness.
Four criminals have been named by Microsoft after stealing Azure cloud credentials to generate celebrity deepfakes.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/microsoft-names-cybercriminals-who-created-explicit-deepfakes
You can save $300 on the Galaxy S25 Ultra with this online exclusive deal from Samsung.
Windows 11's 24H2 continues to suffer from compatibility issues
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 (Gen 10) boasts one of the most impressive displays ever put into a laptop, and the rest of the device is also pretty great.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-yoga-slim-9i-14-gen-10-review
In my Acer Aspire 14 AI hands-on, I ran benchmarks and analyzed this AI laptop. Here's what you need to know about it.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/acer-aspire-14-ai-hands-on
Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X Elite is expected to feature 18 cores, a 50% increase from the first-gen model. A recent leak and other rumors suggest a massive generational leap in design and performance.
NVIDIA's new RTX 5080 has massive performance within, but I was surprised by just how small it is compared to other graphics cards.
There are only so many ways to make a laptop, right? Screen on one half, keyboard on the other, hinge in the middle. That’s the way it’s been going for decades, save for the occasional experiment.
But Lenovo likes to mix things up, and at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, it’s doing just that with super-tall screens, double screens, triple screens… T
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Apparently, Microsoft’s AI assistant Copilot may have been a little too helpful in some cases. Last week, Neowin reported that Copilot was showing users how to activate pirated copies of Windows 11 using third-party scri
So, you finally managed to get your hands on an RTX 5090 after the paperwork cleared on your second mortgage, only to discover that it’s giving you 10 percent fewer frames in Minecraft than you expected? The problem could be missing ROP har
This year’s Academy Awards presentation went off without a hitch following some jaw-dropping meltdowns in recent years, but the same couldn’t be said for Hulu’s first-ever simulcast of the festivities.
Hulu’s Oscars st
Windows 11 users can now use the JPEG XL image extension. All you need to do is download JPEG XL Image Extension from the Microsoft Store, which will enable the OS to view and save images in the new format.
In order to be eligible for using the JPEG XL image extension, you’ll need to be on Windows
You knew that Nvidia’s newest graphics cards wouldn’t be cheap, even if you could find one to buy. But between scalpers and tariffs, finding one at anything resembling Nvidia’s suggested retail price is all but impossible. MSI is doing its part to make sure it stays that way with an across-the-board price increase.
Matt Smith called the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED a “budget laptop star” when he reviewed it last year, and it’s still a popular model for anyone looking for great parts at a low price.
Today, you can get an even better deal with Newegg (via eBay) offering a refurbished model
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Lenovo unveiled the Lenovo AI Stick at MWC 2025. It features an NPU with 32 TOPS.
MSI has quietly increased the official price of RTX 5070 Ti models initially advertised as MSRP models.
Alibaba announces its new XuanTie C930 HPC CPU, built on RISC-V to boost China's domestic CPU market.
Visible_Turnover3952 has created a Raspberry Pi-powered cat house with luxurious smart home features and automated systems to keep them cozy.
Chinese businesses have been reportedly acquiring several of Nvidia's latest chips despite the export controls that the U.S. has put up.
One of AMD's best CPUs is on sale for only $289, the cheapest it's been since holiday flash sales.
Mobile World Congress 2025 has officially kicked off in Barcelona. Google is on the ground previewing two AI features that will begin rolling out to Android devices starting later this month.
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has announced it's investigating how TikTok, Reddit and Imgur protect children on their platforms.
The probe into TikTok is looking at how the platform uses it young users' (13 to 17 year olds) personal data for
Hi HN!
My latest side project is knowledge graph that maps the French culinary network using data extracted from restaurant reviews from LeFooding.com. The project uses LLMs to extract structured information from unstructured text.
Some technical aspects you may be interested in:
- Used structured generation to reliably parse unstructured text into a consistent schema
- Tested multiple models (Mistral-7B-v0.3, Llama3.2-3B, gpt4o-mini) for information extraction
- Created an interac
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Please lead with either SEEKING WORK or SEEKING FREELANCER, your location, and whether remote work is a possibility.
Please only post if you are personally looking to hire a freelancer or work as one. Agencies, recruiters, job boards, and so on, are off topic here.
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Please state the location and include REMOTE for remote work, REMOTE (US) or similar if the country is restricted, and ONSITE when remote work is not an option.
Please only post if you personally are part of the hiring company—no recruiting firms or job boards. One post per company. If it isn't a household name, explain what your company does.
Please only post if you are actively filling a position and are committed to responding to applicants.
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Hey HN, we’re building an open specification that lets agents discover and invoke APIs with natural language, built on the OpenAPI standard. agents.json clearly defines the contract between LLMs and API as a standard that's open, observable, and replicable. Here’s a walkthrough of how it works: https://youtu.be/kby2Wdt2Dtk?si=59xGCDy48Zzwr7ND.
There’s 2 parts to this:
1. An agents.json file describes how to lin
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Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43243914
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British autonomous driving startup Wayve is set to establish a testing and development hub in Germany as it prepares to deploy self-driving vehicles in Europe’s largest automotive market. Wayve’s new hub will be built near Stuttgart, home to big name car bran
Opera has previewed a new AI agent feature that promises to complete online tasks on your behalf, based on simple, written prompts. Want to book a flight but don’t want to spend ages comparing prices? Tell the bot your preferred flight times, seats, and budge
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has launched a sale of its Hong Kong shares to raise up to $5.2 billion via an accelerated book-building, according to a deal term sheet seen by Reuters on Monday.
The powerful Ninja Crispi air fryer features a glass cooking chamber that doubles as a food storage vessel. Here's what I learned after testing it for a month. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/this-new-glass-air-fryer-is-the-best-weve-tested-is-it-worth-the-price/#ftag=CADf328eec
What's a great business idea without a great business name? This AI tool helps create brandable names for you. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/need-help-naming-your-business-theres-an-ai-platform-for-that/#ftag=CADf328eec
I've spent the week playing around with the new Photoshop iPhone app. It has a steep learning curve but I've had decent results. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/photoshop-iphone-app-hands-on-convenience-is-the-name-of-the-game/#ftag=CADf328eec
We asked a few experts about the best ways to transform an apartment into a green oasis. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/6-apartment-gardening-tips-for-small-spaces/#ftag=CADf328eec
National Hearing Day is today. Here's what to expect from a hearing loss test and some signs you should look out for. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/5-signs-to-get-tested-for-hearing-loss/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't miss the latest on Netflix, Disney Plus and more. Here's what's coming the week of March 3 to 9. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-to-stream-on-tv-this-week-daredevil-born-again-with-love-meghan-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
I've put the camera to the test in all conditions in multiple countries. Check out these examples images. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/i-took-hundreds-of-photos-with-the-xiaomi-15-ultra-these-are-my-favorites/#ftag=CADf328eec
Take a look at Xiaomi's new imaging powerhouse up close. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/xiaomis-photography-focused-powerhouse-15-ultra/#ftag=CADf328eec
In order to get the most out of your air fryer, be sure to avoid these fatal mistakes. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/9-common-air-fryer-errors-that-will-ruin-your-food/#ftag=CADf328eec
I tested the detachable camera concept and was even able to shoot some example images. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomis-camera-concept-is-a-wild-blast-from-the-past-and-i-love-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
The bug has not yet been fixed so caution is advised for Perforce users.
Windows drivers and software apparently used in zero-day attacks, including ransomware.
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-march-2025
A highly efficient solar panel in a laptop lid? Lenovo’s Yoga Solar PC is turning heads at MWC 2025 and it’s a genuinely exciting new laptop concept.
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-march-2025