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Show HN: I got laid off from Meta and created a minor hit on Steam

I was at FB/Meta from late 2013 to early 2023, mostly working in the compiler/runtime spaces. I got hit in the spring 2023 layoff wave. I immediately started making games in my newfound free time (a lifelong interest, and I even worked in AA(A?) back ca. ~2000), and in October 2023 I stumbled upon the idea of a roguelike pachinko/plinko game inspired by Luck Be A Landlord. Things snowballed quickly, I started talking to publishers, then worked like crazy through all of 2024, almost the harde

19d | Hacker news
How AI is unlocking a cleaner energy future

The Fast Company Impact Council is a private membership community of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay annual membership dues for access to peer learning and thought leadership opportunities, events and more.


AI and energy are two of the most critical forces shaping the future of our planet—and their relationship is impossible to i

Try These Kettlebell Exercises Now on Peloton's Strength Plus App video

Kettlebell strength training and classes are now available on Peloton's Strength Plus app and the original Peloton app. Watch this short tutorial on how to do some of the exercises. https://www.cnet.com/videos/try-these-kettlebell-exercises-now-on-pelotons-strength-plus-app/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
 Amazon's goal is to put an Echo screen in everyone’s house

Even though much of the focus at Amazon's Feb. 26 event was on Alexa Plus, the Echo Show was front and center pushing the idea that you'll want a smart screen in your house.

https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/amazons-goal-is-to-put-an-echo-screen-in-everyones-house

I saw Alexa+ in action. Here are my 8 biggest takeaways
19d | pcworld.com
The iPhone 16e: a “just enough tech” innovation for value

Apple’s modest new iPhone isn’t here to impress — it’s here to give more people access, value, and purpose.

19d | UX Design
Potulky tmavými zákutiami kryptológie: pruská kryptografia

Dnes si predstavíme metódy použitia kódov a šifier v rámci pruskej ríše, inštitúcie zodpovedné za schvaľovanie, podozrenia z ich krádeže. Bližšie sa zameriame na ich odolnosť voči útočníkom v praxi. https://www.root.cz/clanky/potulky-tmavymi-zakutiami-kryptologie-pruska-kryptografia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

19d | root.cz
Programovatelné IO na mikrořadičích RP2040: komunikace s PIO a ovládání PIO

Ukážeme si základní způsoby komunikace hlavního programu běžícího na mikrořadiči s PIO programy. Pro tyto účely se používají fronty (FIFO) a vstupní i výstupní posuvné registry. https://www.root.cz/clanky/programovatelne-io-na-mikroradicich-rp2040-komunikace-s-pio-a-ovladani-pio/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

19d | root.cz
Amazon’s AI-powered Alexa+ wants to be your best friend—for $19.99 per month

Amazon on Wednesday unveiled a generative-AI infused Alexa that it says will allow the popular voice assistant to have more personality, check a user’s tone and even plan romantic dates.

Nvidia revenue forecasts for first quarter exceed estimates

Nvidia forecast first-quarter revenue above market estimates on Wednesday, expecting robust demand for its leading AI chips to persist as businesses spend heavily to expand generative artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Its shares rose about 1% in choppy extended trading, after closing up 3.7% in regular trading. Nvidia is the biggest beneficiary o

Novilla Bliss Memory Foam Mattress Review 2025: A Budget-Friendly Bed for Fans of Memory Foam, Tested by Experts

A true memory foam feel can come at a high price, but budget-friendly options like the Novilla Bliss offer an alternative. Here’s what our sleep experts think. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/novilla-bliss-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
Best Budget Earbuds for 2025: Cheap Wireless Picks

Cheap wireless earbuds have come a long way. These true wireless earbuds, tested by CNET’s audio expert, are the best budget earbuds 2025 has to offer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-cheap-budget-wireless-earbuds/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
 Amazon's Alexa Plus will cost you — and I'm not just talking about your wallet

There's one major shift in the way Amazon is approaching its next-gen Alexa, and it's got nothing to do with AI

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/amazon-alexa-plus-voice-assistant-price-release-date

Alexa Plus means the 2014 Amazon Echo speaker is finally outdated
Amazon Echo Dot

Amazon finally announced the Alexa Plus generative AI update to the trusty voice assistant, but it won’t be available to all Amazon Echo device owners. In fact, those loyal customers who’re still rocking the first generation Amazon Echo speakers will need t

How often should you turn off your phone? Here’s what the NSA says
19d | pcworld.com
How to tell if your USB cable is hiding malicious hacker hardware
19d | pcworld.com
Will Framework build an Arm laptop? History suggests yes
19d | pcworld.com
Show HN: LLM plays Pokémon (open sourced)

I built a bot that plays Pokémon FireRed. It can explore, battle, and respond to game events. Farthest I made it was Viridian Forest.

I paused development a couple months ago, but given the launch of ClaudePlaysPokemon, decided to open source!


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43187231

Points: 61

# Comments: 18

https://github.com/adenta/fire_red_agent

19d | Hacker news
Niantic unveils Quest app to explore 3D images from around the world

Meta Quest 3 users will now be able to explore detailed 3D scans of sculptures, rock formations, plant life, and other interesting objects from around the world.

The 3D images, which users can virtually zoom in on or walk around, are part of a new app from Pokémon Go-maker Niantic called Into the Scaniverse. Last year, the company

How to Get Faster Wi-Fi Speeds Without Paying More

You can often get more speed out of your current internet plan and equipment by optimizing your setup. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/how-to-get-faster-wifi-speeds-without-paying-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
Avenco Zone Hybrid Mattress Review 2025: When Affordability Meets Support. Our Sleep Experts Test a Budget-Friendly Hybrid Bed

Finding a supportive, budget-friendly hybrid bed can be tricky, but options like this exist online nowadays. Here’s who we think will love it. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/avenco-zone-hybrid-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
The 15 Best PS4 Games

Sony's eighth-gen console is just as relevant as ever. These are the all-time best games on the PS4. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/best-ps4-games-of-all-time/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
 NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, February 27 (game #361)

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-27-february-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, February 27 (game #627)

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-27-february-2025

 Alexa Plus explained: 9 things you need to know about Amazon's new AI-powered assistant

Amazon has just announced its new AI-powered Alexa Plus assistant –here's a quick primer on how it works, when it'll be available and more.

https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/alexa-plus-price-release-date-features-everything-you-need-to-know

 Razer's Blade 18 might be my favorite gaming laptop of 2025 — and it's not even out yet

Yesterday, Razer announced the new Blade 18 gaming laptop. This isn't just a hardware refresh, though the Blade 18 (2025) chassis is very similar to the Blade 18 from last year.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/razer-blade-18-gaming-laptop-best-2025

 We ranked the 5 most impressive Alexa+ capabilities revealed in Amazon's showcase

Amazon Alexa+ is here and it's overflowing with new features. Here are the top five you should try out first.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/amazon-alexa-plus-best-new-features

I switched to an over-the-air TV antenna. I regret nothing
19d | pcworld.com
Hands-on with the Framework Desktop and Laptop 12
19d | pcworld.com
 Nvidia's Priority Access program reportedly kicks off, invitations sent out for RTX 5090 customers

The first report of a Priority Access member getting an invitation from Nvidia to buy an RTX 5090 Founders Edition has been published. Nvidia is sending out emails to at least some Priority Access members an invitation to purchase either an RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 at MSRP.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidias-priority-access-program-reportedl

ForeverVM: Run AI-generated code in stateful sandboxes that run forever

Hey HN!

We started Jamsocket a few years ago as a way to run ephemeral servers that last for as long as a WebSocket connection. We sandboxed those servers, so with the rise of LLMs we started to see people use them for arbitrary code execution.

While this works, it was clunkier than what we would have wanted in a first-principles code execution product. We built ForeverVM from scratch to be that product.

In particular, it felt clunky for app developers to have to think about sandboxes

19d | Hacker news
Launch HN: Maritime Fusion (YC W25) – Fusion Reactors for Ships

Hey HN, we’re Justin and Jason, co-founders of Maritime Fusion (https://maritimefusion.com/). We’re working on putting fusion reactors on ships—specifically, large container ships and defence applications. Should be easy!

Yes, we know: fusion has been the energy source of the future…and it always will be. But high-temperature superconductors (HTS) have changed the game for magnetic confinement, and we believe we’ll witness Q > 1 within a few (say 3

19d | Hacker news
Former VA cybersecurity chief issues dire warning about data belonging to millions of veterans

Sensitive financial and health data belonging to millions of veterans and stored on a benefits website is at risk of being stolen or otherwise compromised, according to a federal employee tasked with cybersecurity

Using & Styling the Details Element

Now that we're 5+ years into

, we know more about it than ever before. I thought I'd round that information up so it's in one place I can reference in the future without having to search the site — and other sites — to find it.

Using & Styling the Details Element originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

19d | CSS tricks
We Slept on This $4,000 Luxurious Mattress for 30 Nights. We Have Differing Thoughts

We slept on an ultra-luxurious Beautyrest Black for a month. Does the higher price tag mean better sleep? Here's what we found out. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/testing-the-beautyrest-black-mattress-for-30-nights/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
Best Supplements to Reduce Cortisol: We Asked Experts if Supplements Can Really Lower Stress

Supplements to reduce cortisol have been rising in popularity. They claim to lower stress levels. Are they legit? https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/best-cortisol-supplements/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
I Saw a Live Demo of Alexa's Big New AI Update

She's "smarter than she's ever been" and rolling out next month, Amazon announced today. The best part? Alexa Plus is free for Prime members. https://www.cnet.com/news/i-saw-a-live-demo-of-alexas-big-new-ai-update/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
OpenAI Rolls Out Deep Research Access to More ChatGPT Users

You'll know longer need to pay $200 a month to access the intensive research tool. Plus: a version of Advanced Voice Mode for users of ChatGPT's free version. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openai-rolls-out-deep-research-access-to-more-chatgpt-users/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com