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First up, an apology. In Tuesday’s newsletter, I laid out how to watch (and what to expect from) Amazon’s Alexa press event. But aside from unveiling what Alexa+ will be capable of, there was no silly hardware and no upgraded Echos, but lots of demos. We learned Alexa+ will be included with an Amazon Prime subscription, and

AMD's decision to start off with midrange RDNA 4 GPUs now seems prescient. NVIDIA's high-end RTX 5090 and 5080 are already selling well beyond their absurdly high prices, if you can find any in sto

Anyone who has rode the New York City subway can tell you that it has a lot of problems, from strange noises to flammable debris on the tracks. Now, as is the solution for everything these days, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is testing how

Meme coins are not securities and, hence, aren't subject to federal laws regulating the financial instruments, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The agency has issued its official stance on meme coins, comparing them to collectibles, since their value is "derived from speculative trading and the collective sentiment of the market." Meme coins do not fit the def

The keyword for the iPhone 16e seems to be "compromise." In this episode, Devindra chats with Cherlynn about her iPhone 16e review and try to figure out who this phone is actually for. Also, they dive into

The only surprise in Amazon’s reveal of Alexa+ this week was the price. With inflation rampant and many more impactful subscriptio

We've published our review of the new "budget" iPhone 16e, but if the savings there don't feel like quite the bargain you were looking for, there are a few consolation deals on other Apple gear — along with a handful of sales on more tech we currently recommend. The spotlight deal highlights the lowest price yet on a four-pack of Apple AirTags (n

Fubo TV is bringing in more subscribers and revenue but still losing loads of money. Ahead of its proposed Hulu + Live TV merger, the broadcast streaming service

Intel announced that it's further delaying plans to open two chip fabrication facilities in Ohio, pushing their completion out to 2030. The company originally

Square Enix just announced a new sub-brand called Dragon Quest Golf, which is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a team dedicated to making golf merchandise and accessories based on the long-standing JRPG franchise. As expected, one of the brand’s initial offerings is a golf ball based on the iconic blue Slime. This is typically the first enemy players encounter in a DQ game.

The company will showcase m

Developer Necrosoft Games has assembled a

Anyone looking for an alternative to Instagram might have a suitable candidate in Flashes, a recently launched app built on Bluesky that seems to get all the important basics right. Flashes technically launched on the App Store on F

The Dungeons & Dragons faithful have another option for times when a physical tabletop isn't feasible. Wizards of the Coast's Sigil is a 3D virtual tabletop (VTT) experience that borrows some elements from video games without straying too far from the joy of sitting around a table with like-minded cohorts. It

As Engadget celebrates its 21st birthday this weekend, we're rounding up all of the recently published reviews from the last few weeks. It's already a busy time for the reviews team, even though spring is still officially a few weeks away. The latest entries include a new iPhone

Amazon’s long-awaited update to its assistant is almost here. About 18 months after the company first previewed the “next-gen Alexa” built with generative AI, it unveiled Alexa+, and early access will be available star

Alphabet has announced a new development for Taara's technology that could lead to low-cost, high-speed internet connectivity, even in far-flung locations. Taara's general manager, Mahesh Krishnaswamy, has introduced the Taara chip, a silicon photonic chip that uses light to transmit high-speed data through the air. The Taara chip is abut the size of a fingernail, far smaller than the technology the Alphabet divis

Side Quest, formerly called Mere Mortals, will premiere on March 26 on Apple TV+. It's the spin-off/expansion series for Mythic Quest, a comedy show on the streaming service about a video game studio developing an MMORPG of the same name. All four episodes of Side Quest will be available on the service on the same day the season four finale

New releases we picked up this week that belong on your reading list.

While I naively hoped to see the Galaxy S25 Edge ahead of MWC, that wasn’t what I saw last week at Samsung's pre-show briefing. However, what I did see might intrigue many of you: a cheaper slice of Galaxy hardware in the form of the Galaxy A56. It will be available later this year, starting at $499 (or £499 in the UK), which is slightly

Practically every flagship phone can take a great picture. But that hasn’t stopped Xiaomi from continuing its partnership with legendary camera maker Leica to produce a photo powerhouse in the new Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, it goes without saying that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has top-notch specs. It also has a huge 6,000 mAh battery, which is bigger than anything you get from Apple, Google or Samsung. Meanwhile, when it c

Firefly Aerospace’s first attempt at landing on the moon was a success. The company, which is working with NASA under the agency’s Co

Hi HN,

For the past few months, I've been exploring tools that integrate with the Linux networking stack. This led me to build SafeHaven, a lightweight and configurable VPN implementation written in Go. The goal was to better understand how virtual private networks work at a fundamental level.

Would love feedback from the community! Repo link: https://github.com/kwakubiney/safehaven

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Article URL: https://initialcommit.com/blog/im-making-a-git-game

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43230734

Points: 63

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Article URL: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/03/towards-a-test-suite-for-totp-codes/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43230922

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Article URL: https://ladybird.org/newsletter/2025-02-28/

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Article URL: https://www.interconnects.ai/p/gpt-45-not-a-frontier-model

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Article URL: https://smagin.fyi/posts/cross-site-requests/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43231411

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I'm trying to convert a very large Markdown file (a couple hundred pages) to PDF.

It contains lots of code in code blocks and has a table of contents at the start with internal links to later pages.

I've tried lots of different Markdown-PDF converters like md2pdf and Pandoc, even trying converting it through LaTeX first, however none of them produce working internal PDF links, have effective syntax highlighting for HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Python, and wrap code to fit it on the page.

Article URL: https://www.wsj.com/politics/what-game-is-jeff-bezos-playing-aa12dda3

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43232243

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Article URL: https://www.definite.app/blog/smallpond

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43232410

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Article URL: https://twitter.com/EthanEvansVP/status/1895845734177452369

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43232255

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Article URL: https://www.lexiconista.com/falsehoods-about-languages/

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We asked eye doctors everything you've ever wanted to know about contact lenses expiring and when to replace them. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/when-replace-contact-lenses-what-happens-when-they-expire/#ftag=CADf328eec

A government shutdown has never happened during tax season, but some experts predict that certain disruptions are inevitable. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/what-a-government-shutdown-in-tax-season-might-mean-for-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hear ringing in your ears or your own pulse? These could be signs of hearing conditions you should know about. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/hearing-conditions-you-should-know-when-see-doctor/#ftag=CADf328eec

Conclave, The Brutalist, Wicked and Anora are among the films with multiple nominations. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-stream-the-2025-oscars-without-cable/#ftag=CADf328eec

Wondering if a Tesla Powerwall will fit your budget? I've done the research and found out. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/the-real-cost-of-a-tesla-powerwall/#ftag=CADf328eec

Xiaomi wants its new phone to be a photography champion. But the camera hasn't seen many updates. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tested-the-xiaomi-15-ultra-for-2-weeks-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

These tasty air fryer wings only take 25 minutes to make. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/perfect-your-air-fryer-wings-with-this-simple-step/#ftag=CADf328eec

Before you scan that QR code, consider where it is, where it's coming from and that it could be a scam. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/should-you-trust-that-random-qr-code/#ftag=CADf328eec

At MWC in Barcelona, Honor unveiled a series of new products and announced a whopping $10 billion investment in AI. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/honor-teases-agentic-ai-phone-that-will-revolutionize-how-we-use-our-devices/#ftag=CADf328eec

Your blood type may be the secret to understanding how healthy your heart is. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/want-the-secret-to-understanding-your-heart-health-its-in-your-blood/#ftag=CADf328eec

Cookware fanatics know the beauty of these hardy skillets. We asked an expert about potential pitfalls when using cast-iron pots and pans. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/does-tomato-sauce-really-ruin-cast-iron-cookware-we-asked-an-expert/#ftag=CADf328eec

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-3-march-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-3-march-2025

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-3-march-2025

Business laptops and Chromebooks are often more expensive than their consumer-level peers. However, there are ways to get some enterprise-level security and IT management features without extra fees.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/chromebooks/turn-your-chromebook-into-a-business-laptop-for-free

If you can stomach the steep price point, this EliteBook is stunning with excellent battery life and great performance.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/business-laptops/hp-elitebook-x-g1a-14-ai

Microsoft just released a Dev and Beta Channel that updated Task Manager to ensure that the way it calculates your CPU utilization is more accurate.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/windows-11-task-manager-update-will-show-accurate-cpu-utilization-align-with-industry-standards

Testing by Gamers Nexus reveals that RTX 5080s with missing ROPs can lose up to 11% performance in games.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/defective-rtx-5080-takes-up-to-11-percent-performance-hit-in-gaming-larger-impact-at-higher-resolutions

The fate of the Tiny Tapeout TT08 and TT09 chip production projects is now unclear, as production enabler Efabless has shut down.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/efabless-shuts-down-fate-of-tiny-tapeout-chip-production-projects-unclear

Steam just released its February 2025 Hardware Survey, and we saw some interesting results.

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/huge-os-and-ram-usage-swings-in-steam-survey-likely-to-have-been-influenced-by-china-influx

Sonic Unleashed is the first Xbox 360 game to receive a native port via Recompilation on PC, and the tools used have been open sourced.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/xbox/full-xbox-360-decompilation-for-pc-debuts-with-sonic-unleashed-recompiled

Article URL: https://boilingsteam.com/poll-trust-in-firefox-mozilla-is-gone/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43229378

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Since 2005, Goodreads has been the default book tracking site, connecting millions of readers. But let’s be real—it’s barely changed in 20 years. It’s the same site it was, just with more ads.

    Still no half-star ratings.
    No proper DNF (Did Not Finish) option.
    UI still looks like it's from 2005.
    Amazon owns it and doesn't care.

What’s live:

    Custom shelves (Organize ho

Article URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/01/mark-cuban-offers-to-fund-government-tech-unit-that-was-cut-in-the-middle-of-the-night/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43231062

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Sometimes, authenticity can be a film’s most special effect.

It took months for Best Actress front-runner Mikey Madison to learn how to pole dance like the titular exotic dancer in Anora and for her fellow nominee Timothée Chalamet to passably pla

Your washing machine needs a little assistance to stay clean and odor-free. Here's how you can keep it in tip-top condition. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/the-moldy-secret-behind-the-horrendous-smell-coming-from-your-washer-5-steps-to-fix-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Adjusting a few key settings on your Android phone can lead to significant performance improvements. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/is-your-android-phone-struggling-fix-it-with-these-speed-boosting-tweaks/#ftag=CADf328eec

Identity theft protection services have evolved to also include online safety tools and credit monitoring. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/is-an-identity-theft-protection-subscription-worth-it-heres-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's a list of affected Apple Watch models and how to file your claim if you qualify, before time runs out. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/times-almost-up-claim-your-part-of-the-20-million-apple-watch-payout/#ftag=CADf328eec

Two of the remaining favorites to lift the trophy face off in this fifth-round clash at St. James' Park. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/watch-fa-cup-soccer-livestream-newcastle-vs-brighton-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Back to Hell's Kitchen we go. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/daredevil-born-again-when-to-watch-the-new-marvel-series/#ftag=CADf328eec

Figure, maker of the humanoid robot Figure 02, unveiled its new Helix AI in a video showing two robots working together to put away groceries. https://www.cnet.com/videos/two-robots-running-the-same-ai-working-together/#ftag=CADf328eec

Your new AI travel agent has arrived. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-the-ai-trip-planner-on-booking-com/#ftag=CADf328eec

This Android-powered digital notebook has features galore, but it's certainly a standout for readers, notetakers and multitaskers alike. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/boox-note-air4-c-review-a-colorful-blend-of-e-ink-tablet-and-e-reader/#ftag=CADf328eec

Figure, maker of the humanoid robot Figure 02, unveiled its new Helix AI in a video showing two robots working together to put away groceries. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/humanoid-robots-working-together-running-the-same-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec

Once thought a casualty of the ever-increasing picture quality of phone cameras, standalone digital cameras are making a comeback. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/5-reasons-why-the-digital-camera-is-making-a-comeback/#ftag=CADf328eec

Verizon subscribers with Galaxy S25 phones can now reach emergency services and send texts beyond cell networks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-got-a-demo-of-samsungs-galaxy-s25s-satellite-texting-for-verizon-customers/#ftag=CADf328eec

A win for Hansi Flick's team would see them go a point clear at the top of the table. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/la-liga-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-barcelona-vs-real-sociedad-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The holders continue their title defense against Marco Silva's Cottagers at Old Trafford. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/watch-fa-cup-soccer-livestream-man-united-vs-fulham-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Help keep your Wi-Fi network shielded from unwanted eyes. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/protect-your-wi-fi-network-security-with-these-10-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

It seems the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max could be in line for a modified speaker configuration.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/leaked-iphone-17-schematics-show-the-apple-phones-could-be-getting-a-speaker-redesign

The last year has been a game-changer for laptop battery life, here are 5 powerful laptops that lasted between 15 to 21 hours in our testing.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/5-powerful-laptops-with-battery-life-that-lasts-all-day

There aren’t that many MMO mice on the market with massive amounts of programmable buttons in comparison to FPS mice, SteelSeries has provided some big-brand competition to the Razer Naga, Corsair Scimitar, and Logitech G600 in the form of the Aerox 9 Wireless MMO/MOBA mouse.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-mice/steelseries-aerox-9-wireless-r

Craig Barrett suggests that dividing up Intel is the wrong move to take right now, especially as it just had a breakthrough in chip technology.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/fire-the-intel-board-and-rehire-pat-gelsinger-argues-former-intel-ceo-craig-barrett

https://uxdesign.cc/a-crisis-of-meaning-in-ux-design-0831b85a3fb5?source=rss----138adf9c44c---4

Article URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/02/27/destiny-2-reveals-its-content-shredder-as-a-result-of-recent-lawsuit/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43205527

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Article URL: https://substack.com/home/post/p-156886169

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43229245

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Article URL: https://neilzone.co.uk/2025/03/what-if-anything-should-i-do-about-using-mozillas-firefox/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43229267

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Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/02/mozilla_introduces_terms_of_use/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43229668

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U Měsíce je na přelomu února a března velmi živo. Vypravily se k němu tři soukromé přistávací moduly. Jedná se o Blue Ghost firmy Firefly Aerospace, Resilience (Harukato-R M2) firmy iSpace a Nova-C (Athena) firmy Intuitive Machines. Dnes 2. března 2025 ráno přistál první z nich, kterým je Blue Ghost, úspěšně na povrchu Měsíce v Moři krizí. http://www.osel.cz/13933-u-mesice-je-nyni-rusno-uspesne-pristani-mesicniho-pristavaciho-modulu-blue-ghost.html

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,353 for Monday, March 3. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-march-3-1353/#ftag=CADf328eec