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Daniel Vávra of Warhorse Studios fame was a Windows Phone fan, showcasing good taste. He also had a similar experience that I did upon visiting Microsoft HQ.

https://www.windowscentral.com/phones/windows-phone/the-director-for-one-of-2025s-best-games-was-a-windows-phone-fan-says-microsoft-was-shocked-that-he-was-voluntarily-using-it-i-experienced-similar

Article URL: https://www.krish.gg/blog/json-parser-in-rust

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43096975

Points: 14

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Article URL: https://usetrmnl.com/blog/the-unbrickable-pledge

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43097747

Points: 12

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Article URL: https://github.com/augmentcode/augment.vim

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43097814

Points: 13

# Comments: 2

https://github.com/augmentcode/augment.vim

The US government may destroy more than 160 million COVID-19 tests. Here's how to claim your free at-home kits before they're gone. https://www.cnet.com/health/claim-your-free-covid-19-tests-now-in-case-the-usps-program-gets-shut-down/#ftag=CADf328eec

Rocket Labs launched their 60th Electron rocket, titled Fasten Your Seatbelts. https://www.cnet.com/videos/rocket-labs-fasten-your-seatbelts-launch-everything-in-3-minutes/#ftag=CADf328eec

All consumer data will be deleted as of Feb. 28, so if you own one, download your data now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/those-star-trek-style-humane-ai-pins-will-stop-working-by-end-of-the-month/#ftag=CADf328eec

Lenovo's flash sale ends Wednesday, save up 55% on ThinkPad, IdeaPad, Yoga 2-in-1s, and more

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/laptops/lenovos-flash-sale-takes-up-to-55-percent-off-sitewide-here-are-17-deals-i-recommend-you-grab-fast

https://uxdesign.cc/how-i-review-design-work-6323a06a4932?source=rss----138adf9c44c---4

Article URL: https://humane.com/media/humane-hp

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43095811

Points: 72

# Comments: 64

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Article URL: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/how-alice-hamilton-waged-one-woman-campaign-get-lead-out-everything-180985960/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43096422

Points: 14

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Article URL: https://www.meta.com/blog/connect-2025-llamacon-save-the-date/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43096922

Points: 59

# Comments: 19

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Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/02/nasa-receives-11th-hour-reprieve-from-probationary-employee-cuts/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43097380

Points: 4

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Subscribers can also play Watch Dogs: Legion and F1 24 soon. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/play-warhammer-40k-rogue-trader-and-more-games-soon-on-xbox-game-pass/#ftag=CADf328eec

You are paranoid about scams. Some con artists are using that to their advantage. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/how-to-know-if-a-data-breach-alert-is-a-scam/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you need distilled water but can't find any in stores, you can easily make it at home with a few simple steps. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/need-distilled-water-heres-how-to-make-your-own-in-a-pinch/#ftag=CADf328eec

Deepfake deception may be on the rise - only 0.1% of people could accurately identify AI-generated content.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/in-a-test-2000-people-were-shown-deepfake-content-only-one-of-them-managed-to-get-a-perfect-score

HP acquires Humane and discontinues Humane AI pin

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/hp-acquires-human-ai-and-gives-the-ai-pin-a-humane-death

Avowed stands tall as one of 2025's biggest Xbox and PC RPGs, but can you play it in co-op multiplayer?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/does-avowed-have-multiplayer-or-co-op

Pravidelná sonda do světa software. Podíváme se na správce znalostí, vyzkoušíme si editor vektorové grafiky s podporou přístupu ke zdrojovému kódu a nakonec si představíme pomocníka pro práci se slovníky. https://www.root.cz/clanky/softwarova-sklizen-19-2-2025-spravujte-odkazy-obrazky-a-znalosti/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Internetový protokol IPv6 si pomalu nachází cestu i do míst, kde bychom jej úplně nečekali. Ukážeme si, jak díky IPv6 ušetřit hromady IPv4 adres i tam, kde je ještě stále potřeba směrovat pakety protokolu IPv4. https://www.root.cz/clanky/mene-ipv4-v-sitich-teoreticky-uvod-aneb-setrime-adresy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

AI hardware startup Humane has given its users just ten (10!) days notice that their Pins will be disconnected. In a note to its customers, the company said AI Pins will “continue to function normally” until 12PM PT on February 28. On that date, users will lose access to essentially all of their device’s features, including but not limited to callin

Article URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00456-x

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43090857

Points: 32

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Article URL: https://glasskube.dev/blog/from-java-to-go/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43092003

Points: 29

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https://glasskube.dev/blog/from-java-to-go/

Article URL: https://filepilot.tech/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43091466

Points: 47

# Comments: 9

https://filepilot.tech/

Article URL: https://broot.ca/kafka-at-the-low-end.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43095070

Points: 14

# Comments: 1

https://broot.ca/kafka-at-the-low-end.html

Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gex0x87g4o

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43094651

Points: 119

# Comments: 54

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gex0x87g4o

Article URL: https://www.bitecode.dev/p/a-year-of-uv-pros-cons-and-should

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43095157

Points: 37

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https://www.bitecode.dev/p/a-year-of-uv-pros-cons-and-should

But the satellite internet service is sold out in several major cities across the United States. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/starlink-internet-is-available-in-over-100-countries/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Strands No. 353 for Feb. 19. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-19-353/#ftag=CADf328eec

You don't have to stretch out your thumb to change your screen brightness or turn on Do Not Disturb -- there are better ways to open the Control Center. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/cant-reach-your-iphones-control-center-try-these-4-tricks/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections No. 619 for Feb. 19. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-19-619/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,341 for Feb. 19. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-feb-19-1341/#ftag=CADf328eec

Looks like Nintendo is prepping for the release of its next big console by ending some popular Switch perks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-drops-gold-points-switch-game-vouchers-for-switch-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections: Sports Edition No. 149 for Tuesday, Feb. 19. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-feb-19-149/#ftag=CADf328eec

Intel launches Polite Guard, an AI model that ensures digital interactions remain polite, respectful, and contextually appropriate.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/no-its-not-an-april-fool-intel-debuts-open-source-ai-offering-that-gauges-a-texts-politeness-level

Lee Child on Reacher season 3, why the TV series is more faithful to the books and whether we could see the film stories retold in the Prime Video show.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/amazon-prime-video/i-would-revisit-them-absolutely-lee-child-discusses-future-seasons-of-reacher-on-prime-video-and-why-returning-to-the-films-as-a-tv-series-is-a-possibi

Major military defense contractors affected, alongside the US Army and Navy.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/us-military-and-defense-contractors-hit-with-infostealer-malware

Dance, robot, dance

https://www.techradar.com/computing/robot-abuse-is-still-the-path-to-the-future-even-if-i-hate-it

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-19-february-2025

JapanNext challenges the market with an affordable 5K monitor, delivering high resolution and color accuracy at a low price point.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/an-obscure-french-startup-just-launched-the-cheapest-true-5k-monitor-in-the-world-right-now-and-i-cant-wait-to-test-it

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-19-february-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-19-february-2025

Best Buy slashes $700 off the LG gram SuperSlim in this limited-time laptop deal.

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/laptops/save-usd700-on-the-lg-gram-superslim-laptop-mag-editors-choice-award-winning-ultraportable-laptop

Arm CEO Rene Haas's comments from a December trial with Qualcomm, viewed by Laptop Mag, put new reporting on Arm's chip plans for summer 2025 into stark contrast.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/copilot-pcs/arm-launching-chips-qualcomm-trial-transcript

Marvel Rivals developers are being laid off, despite the free-to-play title's tremendous success since launching last year.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-marvel-rivals-team-just-got-hit-with-layoffs-despite-its-massive-success

With the retirement of 32-bit CUDA application support on RTX 50 series GPUs, PhysX is now end-of-life starting with Blackwell and newer Nvidia GPU architectures.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/physx-quietly-retired-on-rtx-50-series-gpus-nvidia-ends-32-bit-cuda-app-support

Loongson claims that its 3B6600 CPU will have the same performance as 13th-gen Intel chips.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/chinese-chipmaker-claims-new-loongson-3b6600-cpu-could-hit-13th-gen-intel-performance

https://uxdesign.cc/decolonising-ai-a-ux-approach-to-addressing-cultural-biases-and-power-dynamics-0be99bbf639c?source=rss----138adf9c44c---4

https://uxdesign.cc/my-kids-and-i-used-ai-to-build-a-game-b13f2fa22f5b?source=rss----138adf9c44c---4

Annapurna Interactive is holding a games showcase on February 24. It streams live at 12PM ET via the company’s YouTube page. The publisher has released a short teaser video to hold us over until Monday.

Article URL: https://gaultier.github.io/blog/making_my_debug_build_run_100_times_faster.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43087482

Points: 29

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Article URL: https://tower.dev/blog/building-an-open-multi-engine-data-lakehouse-with-s3-and-python

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43092579

Points: 13

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Article URL: https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/quasiblog/xor/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43087944

Points: 87

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Article URL: https://pi-hole.net/blog/2025/02/18/introducing-pi-hole-v6/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43093328

Points: 201

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https://pi-hole.net/blog/2025/02/18/introducing-pi-hole-v6/

Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.03402

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43093610

Points: 14

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https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.03402

Article URL: https://ethanmarcotte.com/wrote/leaving-18f/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43093859

Points: 232

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https://ethanmarcotte.com/wrote/leaving-18f/

Article URL: https://harper.blog/2025/02/16/my-llm-codegen-workflow-atm/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43094006

Points: 63

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Article URL: https://www.cea.fr/english/Pages/News/nuclear-fusion-west-beats-the-world-record-for-plasma-duration.aspx

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43093939

Points: 125

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Article URL: https://github.com/ValveSoftware/source-sdk-2013/commit/0759e2e8e179d5352d81d0d4aaded72c1704b7a9

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43094260

Points: 247

# Comments: 67

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Article URL: https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/eks-api-server-unauthorized-error

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43094467

Points: 33

# Comments: 7

https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/eks-api-server-unauthorized-error

Generators are special functions in JavaScript that return an iterator and allow execution to be paused using the yield keyword. Unlike regular functions that run to completion when called, generators can be paused and resumed, making them useful for lazy execution and handling large datasets. https://webdesignernews.com/understanding-javascript-generator-functions/

The OWASP vulnerabilities list is the perfect starting point for web developers looking to strengthen their security expertise. Let’s discover how these vulnerabilities materialize in full-stack web applications and how to prevent them. https://webdesignernews.com/secure-your-full-stack-web-applications/

In today’s fast-paced digital world, creating eye-catching visuals and engaging content is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. For small business owners, content creators, and marketing professionals, staying ahead of the curve means leveraging the latest tools to streamline workflows and boost creativity. Enter Canva AI Tools, a suite of innovative features designed to make design easier, faster, and more accessible than ever before. https://webdesignernews.com/top-canva-ai-tools-for-stunning-

Today, we’ve gathered the best Mardi Gras templates to help you design eye-catching marketing materials, event promos, and social media graphics with ease. https://webdesignernews.com/25-best-mardi-gras-templates-masks-flyers-invitations-more/

Let’s create an image compression tool with JavaScript to simply (yet powerfully) reduce image sizes without compromising quality. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-create-an-image-compressor-tool-in-javascript/

An exploration of fractals, GLSL, and simulation theory, revealing their deep connections to art, mathematics, and the nature of reality. https://webdesignernews.com/rendering-the-simulation-theory/

The next round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments are headed out soon. Here's when to expect your money. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-disability-insurance-february-2025-your-money-is-on-the-way/#ftag=CADf328eec

Canada can avenge its earlier loss to the US when the two hockey powers meet in the final on Thursday. Find out the easiest ways to watch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nhl-4-nations-face-off-when-is-the-usa-vs-canada-rematch/#ftag=CADf328eec

Whether you're just picking up Avowed or are many hours in, here are the top tips I wish I had known sooner. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/9-tips-when-starting-avowed-obsidians-skyrim-like-action-rpg/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Mate XT Ultimate Design bends twice, creating three distinct sections. But here's the bad news: It's not coming to the US anytime soon. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/huaweis-accordion-inspired-tri-fold-smartphone-launches-globally/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hey Siri, what's taking so long? https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-ai-powered-siri-reportedly-faces-delays-amid-software-bugs/#ftag=CADf328eec

Despite economic and political uncertainty, mortgage rates seem to be stuck close to 7%. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-predictions-whats-affecting-rates-the-week-of-feb-17-23/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some highly rated films to try, plus a look at what's new in February. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-films-on-max-february-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

ExpressVPN's VPN router now promises to be faster, more private, and more secure. Here's all you need to know about the AircoveOS v5 update.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/expressvpns-aircove-becomes-the-first-device-equipped-with-lightway-2-0-and-the-upgrades-dont-stop-there

A hardware designer has developed a drone jammer using a custom SDR module for the Framework modular laptop.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/fancy-a-drone-destroyer-someone-transformed-a-framework-16-laptop-into-a-uav-killer-thanks-to-a-custom-sdr-module

Both OpenSSH bugs have been addressed, and users are advised to patch ASAP.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/openssh-vulnerabilities-could-pose-huge-threat-to-businesses-everywhere

Worried you won’t be able to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 because support for your Intel CPU has been dropped? Don’t be...

https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/windows-11-24h2-hasnt-raised-the-bar-for-the-operating-systems-cpu-requirements-microsoft-clarifies

Look out for a PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary restock text message today - I just received yet another one from a retailer.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/i-am-once-again-alerting-you-to-a-ps5-slim-30th-anniversary-restock-text-message-thats-doing-the-rounds-check-your-phones

The M5 MacBook Pro is important, and not just because of its power. And while it’s coming sooner than we thought, it’s not coming soon enough. Let me explain.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/the-m5-macbook-pro-is-coming-sooner-than-you-think-but-not-soon-enough

Will TSMC acquire Intel's stateside manufacturing plants?

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/tsmc-reportedly-eyes-intels-manufacturing-plants-following-trumps-tariff-threat-but-not-everybody-is-happy-about-it

The Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 are now available with Intel processors, but how do they compare to their Snapdragon-powered siblings?

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/3-reasons-you-should-not-buy-the-surface-pro-11-or-surface-laptop-7-with-intel-and-1-reason-you-should

Elon Musk touts Grok 3 as the smartest AI on earth, outperforming proprietary models from top AI firms, including OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, and Google.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/elon-musk-promised-grok-3-would-be-the-smartest-ai-ever-spoiler-alert-it-wasnt

Acer CEO and Chairman, Jason Chen, announced a 10% price increase on its laptops sold in the US. This comes as an answer to US President Trump's 10% tariff on Chinese goods.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/acer-announces-laptop-price-increase-tariffs

Does Avowed let you change your character appearance? And if so, how can you do it? Here's what you need to know.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/can-you-change-your-character-appearance-in-avowed

A new report suggests that both DRAM and NAND prices are going to rise later this year.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/dram-and-nand-prices-are-expected-to-rise-in-the-second-half-of-2025

New die shots offer a glimpse of the intricacies that went into designing AMD's flagship Strix Point or Ryzen AI Max APUs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amds-game-changing-strix-halo-apu-formerly-ryzen-ai-max-poses-for-new-die-shots

Extra cooling components on 16-pin adapters demonstrate that the standard is fragile compared to 8-pin and 6-pin connectors.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/12vhpwr-adapters-sporting-heatsinks-and-thermal-pads-show-how-problematic-the-connector-is