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Want a little (or a lot) more screen real estate when you're on the go? A portable USB-C monitor is the answer, and the best one I've tested is cheap, too. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/best-portable-monitor-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 610 for Feb. 10. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-10-610/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,332 for Feb. 10. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-feb-10-1332/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 140 for Feb. 10 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-feb-10-140/#ftag=CADf328eec

Fashionistas, you should do well on today's Feb. 10 Strands puzzle, No. 344. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-10-344/#ftag=CADf328eec

Studies find energy efficiency standards have saved Americans hundreds of dollars a year. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/experts-say-it-wont-be-easy-for-trump-to-roll-back-appliance-efficiency-standards/#ftag=CADf328eec

Samsung unveils the world's largest 75-inch color ePaper display at ISE 2025.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/samsung-has-shown-a-massive-75-inch-epaper-5k-display-that-is-the-worlds-largest-ever-produced-and-even-has-a-battery

Lenovo's ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 rollable laptop is shipping by March 31, 2025; here are three reasons why foldable laptops could lose to this new tech.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/business-laptops/lenovo-rollable-laptop-vs-foldable-laptops

Apple may have set aside its rumored plans for Mac-tethered augmented reality glasses, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s done with AR glasses altogether. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman — who

Article URL: https://spectrum.ieee.org/advanced-magnet-manufacturing-in-us

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Points: 21

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Article URL: https://aidemos.meta.com/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42992643

Points: 69

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https://aidemos.meta.com/

Article URL: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-daily-omega-fatty-acids-human.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42992729

Points: 45

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Article URL: https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/s1tra0sfye

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42992783

Points: 56

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Article URL: https://speakdatascience.com/postgresql-best-practices/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42992913

Points: 20

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Article URL: https://osmcal.org/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42993044

Points: 25

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https://osmcal.org/

Article URL: https://blog.adacore.com/ada-spark-crate-of-the-year-2024-winners-announced

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42993086

Points: 40

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Article URL: https://www.maximepeabody.com/blog/music-ai-models

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42993661

Points: 15

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https://www.maximepeabody.com/blog/music-ai-models

Article URL: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/recombobulationsigns

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42993755

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Article URL: https://github.com/DevrathIyer/ballotproof/blob/master/generate.py

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42994006

Points: 19

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https://github.com/DevrathIyer/ballotproof/blob/master/generate.py

Fuzzy pooches will clash during the annual adoption awareness match. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-is-puppy-bowl-2025-how-to-watch-the-super-cute-showdown/#ftag=CADf328eec

Find out the best ways to watch or stream the Super Bowl, the commercials and Kendrick Lamar's halftime show on Fox or for free on Tubi. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-super-bowl-2025-free-livestream-options-channel-for-eagles-vs-chiefs/#ftag=CADf328eec

When deciding if it's worth installing solar panels, you may want to know when they will start saving you money. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/calculate-your-solar-panel-savings/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you have a mouse problem, peppermint spray could be a humane solution. https://www.cnet.com/news/can-peppermint-spray-keep-the-mice-away/#ftag=CADf328eec

The free streaming service Tubi is gearing up for its first-ever Super Bowl with an all-new programming lineup. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tubi-is-showing-the-super-bowl-for-free-today-heres-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't forget to clean the inside and outside of your toaster and keep these safety tips in mind. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/safely-clean-your-kitchen-toaster/#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-10-february-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-10-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-10-february-2025

AMD claims its RX 7900 XTX runs DeepSeek R1 faster than Nvidia’s RTX 4090, 4080 Super, but Nvidia says the opposite is true.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/nvidia-and-amd-trade-blows-over-who-is-faster-on-deepseek-ai-benchmarks-so-which-team-is-telling-the-truth

Redditor claims that the power connector on their RTX 5090 FE GPU melted while playing Battlefield 5.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/first-credible-report-of-rtx-5090-fe-with-melted-connector-appears-third-party-cable-likely-cause

https://uxdesign.cc/technological-lust-for-ai-deb1a910aa0d?source=rss----138adf9c44c---4

https://uxdesign.cc/how-we-choose-to-use-ai-is-the-new-marshmallow-test-c58c34b47c58?source=rss----138adf9c44c---4

Trump and the company formerly known as Twitter appear to have ended their legal fight over the suspension of the president’s account back in 2021. In a

Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.03387

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42991676

Points: 79

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https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.03387

Article URL: https://www.heatpumped.org/p/mission-accomplished-heat-pump-adoption-has-a-long-way-to-go

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42991830

Points: 15

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Article URL: https://nysfocus.com/2023/06/21/public-power-utility-massena-new-york

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42992032

Points: 12

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https://nysfocus.com/2023/06/21/public-power-utility-massena-new-york

Article URL: https://andysblog.uk/why-blog-if-nobody-reads-it/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42992159

Points: 27

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https://andysblog.uk/why-blog-if-nobody-reads-it/

Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.01584

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42992336

Points: 14

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https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.01584

Article URL: https://chrastecky.dev/gaming/persistent-packages-on-steam-deck-using-nix

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42992345

Points: 18

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https://chrastecky.dev/gaming/persistent-packages-on-steam-deck-using-nix

After spending years listening and talking, Alexa is about to start thinking. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/alexa-is-set-for-major-ai-upgrade-from-amazon-heres-what-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

Can Barça close the gap on league leaders Real Madrid? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/la-liga-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-sevilla-vs-barcelona-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

"Roll back to Windows 10 immediately": Microsoft issues stark warning to wily Windows 11 users

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/roll-back-to-windows-10-immediately

Meta researchers developed a machine that could read brain signals and convert them into key presses.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/meta-develops-hat-for-typing-text-by-thinking-uses-ai-to-read-brain-signals-for-keypresses

You can purchase the Seagate Expansion Desktop 20TB HDD for just $229 at Best Buy, one of its best prices to date.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/external-hdds/the-seagate-expansion-desktop-20tb-hdd-is-now-just-usd229-at-best-buy

Court records reveal Meta employees were concerned about using torrented data to help train LLaMA.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/meta-staff-torrented-nearly-82tb-of-pirated-books-for-ai-training-court-records-reveal-copyright-violations

Article URL: https://phys.org/news/2025-01-rwandan-scientists-local-yeast-banana.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42985342

Points: 43

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https://phys.org/news/2025-01-rwandan-scientists-local-yeast-banana.html

Article URL: https://wingolog.org/archives/2025/02/09/baffled-by-generational-garbage-collection

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42990819

Points: 44

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https://wingolog.org/archives/2025/02/09/baffled-by-generational-garbage-collection

Article URL: https://www.latacora.com/blog/2019/07/24/how-not-to/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42990948

Points: 8

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Article URL: https://www.heise.de/en/news/Hard-disk-fraud-Increasing-evidence-of-origin-in-China-10269059.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42991006

Points: 29

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https://www.heise.de/en/news/Hard-disk-fraud-Increasing-evidence-of-origin-in-China-10269059.html

Article URL: https://github.com/jtroo/kanata

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42991019

Points: 19

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https://github.com/jtroo/kanata

The chat component is what sets AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude apart from search engines. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-chat-how-to-use-it-and-what-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

Adorable pooches will clash during the annual adoption awareness match. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-puppy-bowl-2025-stream-the-cute-canine-competition-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't miss the latest on Netflix, Peacock and more. Here's what's coming the week of Feb. 10 to 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/your-weekly-streaming-watch-list-check-out-bridget-jones-mad-about-the-boy-cobra-kai-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

What do you get when you turn gaming laptop components into a desktop? In the case of the AtomMan G7 Ti a super-thin, shockingly fast system. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/minisforum-atomman-g7-ti-desktop-review-one-hell-of-a-laptop-in-disguise/#ftag=CADf328eec

After a week of using DeepSeek's R1 reasoning model, I'm highly impressed, even if some questions are off-limits. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/deepseek-r1-first-impressions-ive-seen-how-the-machine-thinks/#ftag=CADf328eec

Some everyday appliances are silently draining power and driving up your energy bills. Here's how to spot these "energy vampires" and cut costs. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/heres-a-quick-and-easy-way-to-save-100-on-your-electric-bill/#ftag=CADf328eec

Generative AI tools can mimic real conversations, which possibly is the key to having a language learning partner at your fingertips. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatbots-are-here-now-to-help-you-learn-a-language-i-gave-it-a-try/#ftag=CADf328eec

Both sides looking to build on winning starts to the tournament. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/scotland-vs-ireland-how-to-watch-2025-six-nations-rugby-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

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

These insider tips can turn your budget into your new BFF. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/i-spent-years-failing-at-budgets-then-i-found-the-tips-that-actually-work/#ftag=CADf328eec

Ange Postecoglou's Spurs look to avoid a second cup exit in the space of three days. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/watch-fa-cup-soccer-livestream-aston-villa-vs-tottenham-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

An "enhanced" version of the IRS' Direct File program launched this year, with availability in roughly twice as many states as last year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tax-season-2025-is-underway-enhanced-direct-file-comes-to-more-states/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you installed Windows 11 24H2 late last year, using media, then you’ll need to know about a potentially nasty bug.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/are-you-unable-to-get-security-updates-for-windows-11-24h2-heres-the-likely-reason-why-and-the-fix-to-get-your-pc-safe-and-secure-again

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

https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/home-depots-presidents-day-sale-is-live-up-to-50-percent-off-appliances-furniture-and-tools

Tomorrow's "Internet of Agents" is being planned today by Cisco and Microsoft and will bypass homo sapiens almost entirely.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/humans-optional-tomorrows-internet-of-agents-is-being-planned-today-and-will-bypass-homo-sapiens-almost-entirely

The size of a 13-inch laptop can make or break the keyboard and touchpad experience. Here’s how to choose a 13-inch laptop that fits you.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/i-love-a-good-13-inch-laptop-but-watch-for-this-one-critical-feature

If you were at all on the fence about smart glasses, Meta might change your mind

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/vr/meta-smart-glasses-vr-2025-ray-ban-orion-zuckerberg

In this GameSir G7 HE review I look at the improvements and changes made from the G7 SE and fill you in on if it's worth the upgrade or not, and question why 2 years later GameSir are still tethered to Xbox with a wire.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/gamesir-g7-he-review

Russian authorities intercepted a shipment of FPV drone goggles that were booby-trapped with explosives.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/russian-drone-operators-reportedly-received-explosive-headsets-plans-dashed-by-packaging

The RTX 5060 is claimed to feature just 8GB of memory, while Nvidia is prepping the RTX 5060 Ti in 8GB and 16GB versions, claims Benchlife.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-rtx-5060-claimed-to-feature-just-8gb-of-vram-the-5060-ti-may-get-8gb-and-16gb-flavors

A hardware leaker teased nine new Lenovo laptops and a curved 2D/3D hybrid screen that the company will allegedly show off at MWC 2025.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/lenovo-hybrid-2d-3d-curved-monitor-and-nine-new-laptops-have-leaked-mwc-2025-lineup-exposed

If you’re expecting a good all-around portable monitor, look elsewhere.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/portable-monitors/viewsonic-vx1654-portable-monitor-review

A Chinese techtuber has designed a liquid-cooled PC system that hooks up to a household air conditioner unit instead of a PC-mounted radiator.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/rtx-4090-liquid-cooled-with-12-000-btu-air-conditioner-rtx-5090-up-next-gpu-runs-at-20c

Argon 40’s latest case does away with the sci-fi aesthetic but still delivers an out of this world performance.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/argon-one-v5-review

Article URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08514-6

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42987646

Points: 9

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Article URL: http://www.colinux.org/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42989923

Points: 20

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http://www.colinux.org/

Article URL: https://www.watchesofespionage.com/blogs/woe-dispatch/vice-president-jd-vance-apple-watch-smartwatch-intelligence-risks

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42990000

Points: 34

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https://www.watchesofespionage.com/blogs/woe-dispatch/vic

Article URL: https://github.com/Pravko-Solutions/FlashLearn/tree/main/examples

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42990036

Points: 54

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https://github.com/Pravko-Solutions/FlashLearn/tree/main/examples

Article URL: https://iquilezles.org/articles/gpuconditionals/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42990324

Points: 66

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https://iquilezles.org/articles/gpuconditionals/

Yes somehow we got a 4 letter domain.ai for a reasonable price

Ocal is an AI calendar that automatically blocks out your time as soon as you get assignments. Linked with your LMS (Canvas currently), our AI scans your task, estimates its duration, and schedules time (within boundaries you set—maybe you’re a night owl or an early bird) so you can complete the work comfortably ahead of the deadline. The goal: reclaim your time by tackling tasks early, so you’re not pulling all-nighters. But w

Article URL: https://booktalk.club/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42990540

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https://booktalk.club/

If your Social Security benefit doesn't arrive on time, don't fret. Here's what to know and what you can do about it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-check-missing-heres-what-to-do/#ftag=CADf328eec

We spoke with gastroenterologists to learn more about what your poop could be trying to tell you. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/experts-reveal-what-bowel-movements-mean-health/#ftag=CADf328eec

Lawyers, federal workers and everyone else can use this free app for encrypted messaging. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-privacy-focused-messaging-app-signal/#ftag=CADf328eec

The air fryer can whip up some amazing dishes, but there are a few it just isn't built for. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/air-fryers-are-great-but-not-for-these-8-foods/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's how Samsung's new flagship phones for 2025 compare with each other, from screens to specs to AI features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-s25-ultra-vs-s25-and-s25-plus-in-depth-specs-and-features-comparison/#ftag=CADf328eec

Arne Slot's team continues its pursuit of an unprecedented quadruple with a fourth-round tie. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/watch-fa-cup-soccer-livestream-plymouth-vs-liverpool-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

A lagging internet connection is one of the top disrupters of game performance. Here's what I learned when I started turning my VPN off during gaming. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/bad-gaming-performance-got-you-down-try-ditching-your-vpn/#ftag=CADf328eec

Installing a security camera can help keep your home safe, but putting it in the wrong place could cause problems for both you and your neighbors. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/want-better-home-security-never-put-your-cameras-in-these-spots/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you have some official documents to sign, scan and send but don't have a proper scanner ready, don't worry — just follow these steps. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/need-to-sign-and-scan-something-use-your-iphones-hidden-document-scanner/#ftag=CADf328eec

Mesmerizing, passionate and cerebral, this French historical drama is my pick for the best film. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/my-favorite-film-is-a-historical-drama-packed-with-modern-themes-and-its-free-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec

In my experience, making this snack in the air fryer is a total game-changer. It's quick, easy and delivers the perfect crunch every time. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-awesome-high-protein-snack-takes-minutes-to-make-in-an-air-fryer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sony needs to learn some lessons from this weekend’s 24-hour outage with the PlayStation Network.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/sony-explains-massive-psn-outage-and-details-compensation-but-many-playstation-gamers-are-still-unhappy

Save hundreds on new Apple tech this weekend with these top deals on the MacBook Air, iPads, AirPods, and more!

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/apple-deals-amazon-february-2025

Article URL: https://asteriskmag.com/issues/08/chimes-at-midnight

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42989609

Points: 8

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