
Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/16/open_source_maintainers_state_of_open/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43077833
Points: 34
# Comments: 17
https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/16/open_source_maintainers_state_of_open/
Article URL: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adu4034
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43078537
Points: 23
# Comments: 9

Article URL: https://github.com/bagofwords1/bagofwords
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43079109
Points: 7
# Comments: 0

Rates up to 4.65% APY won't stick around forever. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/take-advantage-of-high-apys-while-you-still-can-todays-cd-rates-feb-17-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sync your Apple Watch with blood pressure devices to check your heart health from anywhere. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/your-apple-watch-can-track-your-blood-pressure-heres-how-to-do-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Your home devices like security cams and door locks can be vulnerable in winter weather: Here's how to prepare them https://www.cnet.com/home/security/our-best-tips-to-protect-your-smart-home-tech-in-the-snow-and-rain/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can share your AirTag information with an airline worker in a few easy steps. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/lost-your-lugage-this-iphone-and-airtag-feature-might-help-you-find-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Avoid the migraine from breathing in harsh chemicals with this simple homemade cleaner. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/make-an-all-natural-cleaner-with-stuff-you-already-have-at-home/#ftag=CADf328eec

Still have your old cordless phone? It could be the only thing keeping you connected to the world in the event of massive mobile network outages. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/you-may-still-need-your-landline-in-2025-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec

The first five episodes of the political thriller are streaming now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/paradise-release-schedule-when-to-watch-episode-6-on-hulu/#ftag=CADf328eec

CISPE board members must be Europe-based, so AWS has stepped down, but remains a member.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/aws-has-quit-cispe-in-its-latest-blow-to-cloud-organization

Grok 3 will be released today and is "scary good" according to Elon Musk.

Ransomware-as-a-service is lowering the barrier for entry making ransomware as big of a threat as never before, report warns.

The White Lotus Season 3 has a new theme song, and it's fair to say fans are less than impressed.

The Apple Vision Pro could get Apple Intelligence as soon as this week.

Honor has launched the Porsche Design Magic 7 RSR, a special edition version of its Magic 7 Pro flagship.

Samsung's 45W charger is causing issues for some Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra users, but a fix is on the way.

Meta is starting work on a new 50,000km subsea cable spanning the entire globe, worth an estimated $10 billion.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/meta-reveals-huge-new-50-000km-subsea-cable-project

Google TV Freeplay has lost some seasonal Christmas channels and regained two briefly-absent channels instead.

While all focus is on Nvidia and AMD's GPUs, Intel could be working toward stronger competition for the next generation of its GPUs with new rumored architecture.

Emergency SOS caused one user major embarrassment when it shared a video of them naked – here’s how to make sure that doesn’t happen to you.

Apple has a big launch event on Wednesday February 19. Will it be for the iPhone SE 4, or could there be more? Here's the latest news live.
https://www.techradar.com/news/live/iphone-se-4-rumors-news-apple-event

When I first heard about the rise in LED face masks like Shark’s new Cryoglow, I wasn’t sold - but now I'm becoming a total convert.

A report says Arm is trying to recruit talent from some of its largest customers to help develop its own chips.

Apple may be ready to retire the iPhone SE and replace it with a new member of the iPhone family, starting with the iPhone 16E.
https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/iphone/tim-cook-hints-at-surprising-iphone-shake-up-later-this-week





Avowed is one of many titles offering early access at a premium cost, and while it seems a necessary evil for the survival of Game Pass, I simply do not like it.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/i-love-avowed-but-dislike-paid-early-access

Fedora 42 will mark the first official release of the Linux distro for WSL, and in advance of its release, users are encouraged to take part in a test day.

Refreshed for 2025, the Zenbook Duo remains an example of engineering expertise. But do Intel's new "Arrow Lake" chips make a difference?
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/asus-zenbook-duo-2025-review

If you've just purchased a Legion Go S you'll be wanting the best accessories, here's our personal picks.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/best-legion-go-s-accessories

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The notorious “Blue Screen of Death” — or BSOD for short — is the biggest disaster that can befall a Windows user. The system shuts down with a cryptic error message on a blue background and is only ready for use again after a restart.
Unsaved data is lost. After the restart, Windows runs for a while until the error occurs again. In some instances, the BSOD

Sandisk talks UltraQLC-based 1PB (1 petabyte) solid-state drives and 3D DRAM during its investor day.

The SilverStone HELA 2050R Platinum is a high-performance powerhouse for extreme systems, blending cutting-edge features, robust reliability, and massive output capacity.

Montech’s Hyperflow Silent 360 is a strong AIO. We tested it with Intel’s i7-14700K and Core Ultra 9 285K CPUs.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/montech-hyperflow-silent-360-review

Article URL: https://www.learningfromexamples.com/p/reflections-on-superintelligence
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43053403
Points: 5
# Comments: 0
https://www.learningfromexamples.com/p/reflections-on-superintelligence
Article URL: https://www.npr.org/2025/02/14/nx-s1-5298190/nuclear-agency-trump-firings-nnsa
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43076137
Points: 91
# Comments: 64
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/14/nx-s1-5298190/nuclear-agency-trump-firings-nnsa

Article URL: https://honzabe.com/blog/posts/chatgpt-autocomplete-bad-ux-ui/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43076418
Points: 15
# Comments: 6
https://honzabe.com/blog/posts/chatgpt-autocomplete-bad-ux-ui/

By recoding its Lightway protocol in Rust, ExpressVPN claims it has beefed up its speed, security and performance. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/expressvpn-rolls-out-major-upgrade-to-its-already-impressive-lightway/#ftag=CADf328eec

Uncover how the connection between your blood type and heart health offers vital clues to your well-being. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/your-blood-type-may-be-the-secret-to-understanding-your-heart-health/#ftag=CADf328eec

No more putting it off: In a few months, you won't be able to board a plane without a Real ID. https://www.cnet.com/culture/real-id-deadline-what-you-need-before-your-next-flight/#ftag=CADf328eec

ExpressVPN's Lightway protocol has been re-coded from C to Rust, a modern programming language praised for its security and performance. Here's all you need to know.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 reportedly have highly efficient screens, among other upgrades.

Thousands of endpoints are vulnerable, reports have warned
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/sonicwall-firewalls-hit-by-worrying-cyberattack

A new leak suggests the Now Bar will be one of the features in One UI 7 that makes its way to everyone.

Thinking of buying an Nvidia RTX 5090? It might be wise to wait, as stock is rumored to surge soon, so prices should come down.

Hector Martin has resigned from Asahi Linux “effective immediately,” citing burnout and Linux community challenges.

Marvel Rivals could come to Nintendo Switch 2 in lieu of the original hardware, according to its producer.

The Epic Games Store 2024 Year in Review reveals some interesting user stats.


Article URL: https://phys.org/news/2025-01-extreme-supersonic-planet-solar.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43050447
Points: 39
# Comments: 15
https://phys.org/news/2025-01-extreme-supersonic-planet-solar.html

Article URL: https://www.disruptionist.com/p/elon-musks-x-blocks-links-to-signal
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43076710
Points: 134
# Comments: 51
https://www.disruptionist.com/p/elon-musks-x-blocks-links-to-signal

Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyzym0vn8go
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43076325
Points: 13
# Comments: 2
Article URL: https://boyter.org/posts/searchcode-bigger-sqlite-than-you/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43076785
Points: 11
# Comments: 0

Authentication is a daunting (but necessary) part of engaging with most digital products. Users don’t want to have to log in, remember passwords and other login credentials, reset them when they don’t remember them, ensure that they’re secure, and so on. And paying for a password manager seems unfair since it doesn’t really bring any joy. https://webdesignernews.com/multi-factor-authentication-design/

The developer tools in Chrome let you inspect website content, view what files are loaded when visiting a page, generate detailed performance reports, and more. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-use-chromes-developer-tools-2/

Modern React aligns closely with functional programming (FP) principles, making our code cleaner, more readable, and predictable. Some fundamental FP concepts used in React include: https://webdesignernews.com/currying-in-react-a-guide-to-functional-components-2/

Today we are checking out a $10 UI design, a $2000 UI design, a $30000 UI design all the way up to $100,000 UI design project. What helps the more expensive design projects stand out? https://webdesignernews.com/10-ui-design-vs-100000-ui/

When we’re creating roadmaps for our design systems, it’s often a daunting and highly manual process to figure out what state all of our components are in. https://webdesignernews.com/how-do-we-know-what-components-to-work-on/

In the mid-2000s, Guy Kawasaki, a renowned venture capitalist and former Apple evangelist, introduced the 10-20-30 rule for crafting effective presentations. https://webdesignernews.com/the-10-20-30-rule-does-it-still-apply-to-modern-presentations/

From a teaching assistant in Mark Zuckerberg’s AI class to a roboticist turning industrial machines into lifelike creatures, this year’s Config speakers are redefining how we build and experience technology. https://webdesignernews.com/meet-the-makers-defining-techs-next-chapter/

Article URL: https://kindlemodding.org/jailbreaking/WinterBreak/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43073969
Points: 293
# Comments: 103
Article URL: http://muratbuffalo.blogspot.com/2025/02/my-time-at-mit.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43075113
Points: 9
# Comments: 0
http://muratbuffalo.blogspot.com/2025/02/my-time-at-mit.html

Article URL: https://www.ruder.io/secret-word2vec/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43075347
Points: 26
# Comments: 2

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 17. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-monday-feb-17/#ftag=CADf328eec

The 2025 Home Depot Presidents' Day sale is live, and I'm rounding up the best deals on appliances, tools, furniture, and more.

Article URL: https://warontherocks.com/2019/07/when-not-to-obey-orders/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43071286
Points: 40
# Comments: 4


Article URL: https://sfstandard.com/2025/02/08/golden-gate-park-ranger-homelessness/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43073292
Points: 107
# Comments: 130
https://sfstandard.com/2025/02/08/golden-gate-park-ranger-homelessness/
Article URL: https://nmn.gl/blog/ai-and-learning
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43074852
Points: 49
# Comments: 36
Article URL: https://nchagnet.pages.dev/blog/physics-informed-neural-networks/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43071775
Points: 5
# Comments: 1
https://nchagnet.pages.dev/blog/physics-informed-neural-networks/
Article URL: https://hforsten.com/homemade-polarimetric-synthetic-aperture-radar-drone.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43073808
Points: 18
# Comments: 3
https://hforsten.com/homemade-polarimetric-synthetic-aperture-radar-drone.html

Article URL: https://hannahonprivacy.substack.com/p/why-bother-with-privacy-when-i-have
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43073385
Points: 46
# Comments: 41
https://hannahonprivacy.substack.com/p/why-bother-with-privacy-when-i-have

Article URL: https://evilmartians.com/chronicles/oklch-in-css-why-quit-rgb-hsl
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43073819
Points: 25
# Comments: 6
https://evilmartians.com/chronicles/oklch-in-css-why-quit-rgb-hsl
Article URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/VirtualYoutubers/s/iJ1W7JUN2T
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43073836
Points: 64
# Comments: 39
Hi there, loving the ability to change my topbar pink, but I also would love to browse my favorite website late at night without the bright flashes.
PS: Also happy to hear people's favorite indie plugin to fix this! 3
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43073959
Points: 6
# Comments: 1
Article URL: https://old.reddit.com/r/kindle/comments/1hrwytr/all_kindles_can_now_be_jailbroken/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43073969
Points: 76
# Comments: 36
https://old.reddit.com/r/kindle/comments/1hrwytr/all_kindles_can_now_be_jailbroken/

Article URL: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20250211-00/?p=110862
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43073992
Points: 17
# Comments: 2
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20250211-00/?p=110862

Article URL: https://www.ft.com/content/c288abc6-24a4-4062-aeb4-05c463ae7289
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43074214
Points: 10
# Comments: 8
https://www.ft.com/content/c288abc6-24a4-4062-aeb4-05c463ae7289
Article URL: https://cointelegraph.com/news/javier-milei-risks-impeachment-107-m-libra-rug-pull
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43074291
Points: 22
# Comments: 2
https://cointelegraph.com/news/javier-milei-risks-impeachment-107-m-libra-rug-pull

HelloFresh aims to make weekly dinners even easier. Here's what I liked and what I didn't. https://www.cnet.com/news/i-wasnt-disappointed-after-trying-hellofreshs-new-time-saving-menu-options/#ftag=CADf328eec

Though Elden Ring Nightreign is wildly different than FromSoftware's other games, it's still genius in its own way.

Projekt Peppermint OS připravuje aktualizovaný základ Debianu 13 „Trixie“ a zároveň experimentuje s Voidem jako alternativním základem. Desktopové prostředí KDE Plasma vyšlo ve verzi 6.3 a přineslo spoustu novinek. https://www.root.cz/clanky/peppermint-os-s-novym-zakladem-kde-plasma-6-3-se-spoustou-novinek/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

V dnešním díle Postřehů se podíváme na další britskou snahu o získání přístupu k end-to-end šifrovaným datům, útoky APT skupin Sandworm a Salt Typhoon nebo „průnik“ do amerických federálních systémů ze strany organizace DOGE. https://www.root.cz/clanky/postrehy-z-bezpecnosti-britove-chteji-pristup-k-sifrovanym-datum-v-icloudu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Article URL: https://uchu.style
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43072338
Points: 128
# Comments: 54



Will the Vision Pro start selling again?
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/vr/apple-plans-add-features-vision-pro

On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the official end of HoloLens and IVAS, Copilot being bad at summarizing content, Arm reportedly making its own chips, our thoughts on the latest Lenovo laptops, and initial impressions of the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring!
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-cen