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Jamie Siminoff, who founded Ring and started the company in his garage, is back at Amazon after leaving the company as its CEO in 2023. Siminoff joined Amazon when the e-commerce website acquired Ring in 2018, but he left in 2023 and founded another startup that he sold to lock maker Latch Inc. When he left Amazon two years ago, he said that invention was his true

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https://eshard.com/posts/emulating-ios-14-with-qemu

Article URL: https://www.science.org/content/article/earth-s-clouds-are-shrinking-boosting-global-warming

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43592756

Points: 88

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https://www.science.org/content/article/earth-s-clouds-are-shrinking-boosting-global-warming

Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/05/i-was-a-british-tourist-trying-to-leave-america-then-i-was-detained-shackled-and-sent-to-an-immigration-detention-centre

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43593332

Expect to pay more for everything but experts warn against panic-buying if it leads to debt. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/should-you-buy-a-new-iphone-this-weekend-before-tariffs-send-prices-soaring/#ftag=CADf328eec

Yes, there is a "right" way to vacuum. And you're probably not doing it. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/the-back-and-forth-motion-is-actually-the-wrong-way-to-vacuum-your-home/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can download the latest iPhone update now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-4-brings-new-emoji-additonal-controls-and-more-to-your-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec

Social Security payments for April en route to recipients. Here's the payment schedule for the month and how you can determine what week your check will arrive. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/april-2025-social-security-checks-heres-when-will-you-get-paid/#ftag=CADf328eec

Striking Spectrum workers started the cooperative in 2017 and it has been fighting for equitable internet access ever since. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/peoples-choice-communications-internet-coop-transforming-internet-connectivity/#ftag=CADf328eec

See the semifinal matchups, TV schedule and the best ways to watch the Final Four games today. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mens-march-madness-2025-how-to-watch-the-final-four-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

Find out how you can freeze your child's credit reports and why you should. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/i-froze-my-kids-credit-after-a-data-breach-at-their-school-it-was-a-no-brainer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Dual monitors can boost your productivity and your gaming experience. Here's how to set them up on Windows and MacOS. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/how-to-set-up-dual-monitors-on-windows-or-mac/#ftag=CADf328eec

Just how shocking will the 90-minute finale be? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/get-ready-for-the-white-lotus-season-3-finale-5-burning-questions-and-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec

These seven easy steps will turn your dishwater-gray shoes bright white again. https://www.cnet.com/culture/fashion/make-your-beat-up-white-sneakers-look-brand-new-with-this-one-routine/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're overwhelmed by the countless protein bars out there, we asked dietitians to help narrow down which are the best. https://www.cnet.com/health/best-protein-bar-dietitians-ingredients/#ftag=CADf328eec

Los Blancos look to make it four wins in a row as they host Los Ches. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/la-liga-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-real-madrid-vs-valencia-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Report says Meta made an $800 million bid for South Korean startup FuriosaAI - but was turned down.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/south-koreas-hottest-ai-hardware-startup-reportedly-said-no-to-usd800m-acquisition-by-facebooks-meta

Users are reporting that Do Not Disturb isn't correctly set through Google Assistant on Android phones.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/a-google-assistant-bug-seems-to-be-causing-some-users-to-miss-alarms-and-calls-on-android

Record Store Day 2025 promises tons of unmissable music for every kind of music fan –here are my picks.

https://www.techradar.com/audio/record-store-day-2025-the-full-list-plus-5-great-albums-you-need-to-bag

Social engineering attacks are taking advantage of US tax day.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/look-out-for-tax-themed-scams-this-month-microsoft-warns

Underwhelming graphics and stupidly high game prices mean the Nintendo Switch 2 is dead to me already.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/i-wanted-nintendo-to-wow-me-with-the-switch-2-instead-its-made-me-hug-my-rog-ally-x-handheld-even-closer

Find out which screen type is top dog for computer monitors.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/woled-vs-qd-oled-monitors-which-panel-technology-is-better

Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/05/major-endometriosis-study-reveals-impact-of-gluten-coffee-dairy-and-alcohol

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43592400

Points: 11

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Article URL: https://www.centauri-dreams.org/2025/04/04/protoplanetary-disks-are-smaller-than-expected/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43591866

Points: 11

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https://www.centauri-dreams.org/2025/04/04/protoplanetary-disks-are-smaller-than-expected/

Article URL: https://mediascope.group/europe-needs-its-own-social-media-platforms-to-safeguard-sovereignty/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43592454

Points: 9

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https://mediascope.group/europe-needs-its-own-social-media-platforms-to-safeguard-sovereignty/

The Gunners travel to Merseyside hoping to keep their faint title hopes alive. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-everton-vs-arsenal-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

You're also probably not washing your sheets often enough. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/youre-probably-not-machine-washing-your-sheets-and-bedding-the-right-way/#ftag=CADf328eec

Season 4 is officially happening – let’s speculate about who's dying, who's lying, and where we’re flying.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hbo-max/the-white-lotus-season-4

HoYoverse has just announced that the once PlayStation-exclusive brawler, Zenless Zone Zero, is coming to Xbox consoles. In addition, there will be an Xbox spotlight event with more details on the Xbox port later in April.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-is-getting-another-popular-playstation-exclusive-with-a-gameplay-reveal-coming-soon

Hey HN!

I just finished building a puzzle game called Corral, and I’d love to share it with you. It’s a logic puzzle played on a rectangular grid, where some of the cells contain numbers. Your goal is to mark which cells are inside a single continuous loop that encloses all the numbers.

For each numbered cell, the number tells you how many cells are visible in the four orthogonal directions (up, down, left, right) until a wall of the loop is hit, plus the cell itself. So a cell with a 2

Article URL: https://nebulasans.com/

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https://nebulasans.com/

Article URL: https://github.com/richardhapb/pytest.nvim

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43591246

Points: 14

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https://github.com/richardhapb/pytest.nvim

Article URL: http://www.tubebooks.org/technical_books_online.htm

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43592003

Points: 4

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http://www.tubebooks.org/technical_books_online.htm

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 5. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-april-5/#ftag=CADf328eec

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from Microsoft, Nintendo, ChatGPT and more for April 5, 2025.

https://www.techradar.com/tech/icymi-the-weeks-7-biggest-tech-stories-from-the-nintendo-switch-2-launch-to-microsoft-turning-50

Article URL: https://bair.berkeley.edu/blog/2025/03/25/rl-av-smoothing/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43555994

Points: 35

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https://bair.berkeley.edu/blog/2025/03/25/rl-av-smoothing/

Article URL: https://coquitts.com

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Points: 15

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https://coquitts.com

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Points: 22

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https://www.404s.design/

Article URL: https://sidverma.io/posts/i-dont-like-traveling-anymore/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43590973

Points: 54

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https://sidverma.io/posts/i-dont-like-traveling-anymore/

Hi HN,

I’ve been working on an OCR pipeline specifically optimized for machine learning dataset preparation. It’s designed to process complex academic materials — including math formulas, tables, figures, and multilingual text — and output clean, structured formats like JSON and Markdown.

Some features: • Multi-stage OCR combining DocLayout-YOLO, Google Vision, MathPix, and Gemini Pro Vision • Extracts and understands diagrams, tables, LaTeX-style math, and multilingual text (Japanese/

Article URL: https://thoughts-and-things.ghost.io/recreating-daft-punks-something-about-us/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43591050

Points: 3

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https://thoughts-and-things.ghost.io/recreating-daft-punks-something-about-us/

Fabless chip startup LTSCT, backed by multi-billion Indian company, wants to build a $10bn fab facility in India.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/fabless-chip-startup-backed-by-multi-billion-indian-company-wants-to-build-a-usd10bn-fab-in-india-before-2027

Forget needing hardware power equal to a TI-84 calculator, overkill it with AI.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/who-needs-a-console-when-you-can-play-quake-2-with-ai-instead

Pick it up quick before it's too late!

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-best-minecraft-game-is-free-on-amazon-prime

Article URL: https://simonmonk.org/tyee7

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43589776

Points: 86

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https://simonmonk.org/tyee7

Article URL: https://ztoz.blog/posts/macpaint-source-code/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43589156

Points: 14

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https://ztoz.blog/posts/macpaint-source-code/

Article URL: https://vermaden.wordpress.com/2025/04/05/minecraft-server-freebsd-jails-container/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43589929

Points: 15

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https://vermaden.wordpress.com/2025/04/05/minecraft-server-freebsd-jails-container/

Article URL: https://www.openculture.com/2024/03/openvertebrate-presents-a-massive-database-of-13000-3d-scans-of-vertebrate-specimens.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43589989

Points: 29

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https://www.openculture.com/2024/03/openverteb

Anthropic’s new Claude for education offers an AI tool for students to support learning over replacing homework.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/claude-goes-to-college-and-wants-to-be-your-study-buddy

Article URL: https://unixmagic.net/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43589042

Points: 8

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https://unixmagic.net/

Article URL: https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/el-salvador-prisons-warning-americans-trump-1235309721/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43588970

Points: 137

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https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/el-salvador-pris

Article URL: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/sm-1078-006.pdf

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43589321

Points: 3

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https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/sm-1078-006.pdf

Article URL: https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/u-s-stock-futures-fall-further-after-china-retaliates-against-trump-tariffs-3be33fa7

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43589231

Points: 277

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https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/u-s-stock-futures-fa

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Points: 30

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https://www.att.com/support/article/wireless/KM1061254/

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Points: 14

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercantilism

The news is a reversal from February announcements that said it would "no longer ship o3 as a standalone model." https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openai-switch-up-were-actually-getting-chatgpt-o3-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

The end of A Minecraft Movie plants the seed for a bigger, blocky, cinematic universe to take shape. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/does-a-minecraft-movie-have-a-post-credit-scene-lets-break-it-down/#ftag=CADf328eec

Emma Frost is joining the Rivals roster in season 2 as a vanguard with a set of abilities that change depending on her form. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/marvel-rivals-season-2-here-are-emma-frosts-abilities/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the top six questions I'm getting from homebuyers right now. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/could-a-recession-bring-lower-mortgage-rates-and-cheaper-home-prices-its-complicated/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's easy to roll with provider-issued equipment, but investing in your own router will save you money over the long haul. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/should-you-buy-or-rent-your-router-learn-from-my-873-mistake/#ftag=CADf328eec

Copilot Vision update is even more impressive in person, but you won't believe what's coming next.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/i-tried-copilot-vision-and-it-could-change-how-you-use-windows-forever

Article URL: https://github.com/leeoniya/uWrap

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43583478

Points: 7

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https://github.com/leeoniya/uWrap

We've got all the need-to-know details about the new console, but Nintendo's recent announcement has caused some uncertainty. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/how-to-preorder-nintendo-switch-2-start-time-where-in-stock-guide/#ftag=CADf328eec

This neurotech device tracks brainwaves and oxygen levels to improve your mental fitness. I tested it to see if it's worth the $475 price tag. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/muse-s-athena-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,386 for April 5. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-april-5-1386/#ftag=CADf328eec

Nine weeks into tax season, and the average refund is still tracking higher than last year's average. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/the-irs-has-issued-close-to-200-billion-in-tax-refunds-so-far-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you haven't yet taken advantage of these changes, the iOS 18.4 update is a great opportunity to dive in. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/change-these-9-iphone-settings-after-you-install-ios-18-4/#ftag=CADf328eec

Subscribers can play these games and more with a Game Pass subscription. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/grand0theft-auto-5-south-of-midnight-and-more-coming-to-xbox-game-pass-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

AI is becoming a part of our daily lives. To stay on top of dinner conversations, here are the important terms you need to know. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-glossary-50-ai-terms-everyone-should-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

The president says he's signing an executive order to push back enforcement of the ban again, pushing back the previous deadline of Saturday. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/trump-gives-tiktok-another-75-days-to-strike-a-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for Connections for April 5, #664. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-5-664/#ftag=CADf328eec

Distilled water is crucial during emergencies. If you can't get to a store, it's possible to make your own at home. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/dealing-with-a-distilled-water-shortage-make-your-own-at-home-with-these-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

From cars to cameras, CNET experts weigh in on what you should consider buying now before tariffs increase prices. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/buy-or-wait-guide-10-experts-predict-how-tariffs-will-change-tech-prices-in-2025-and-what-to-do-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 194, for April 5. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-april-5-194/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 398 for April 5. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-5-398/#ftag=CADf328eec

Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant will be asking permission to learn your pet's name, your likes and your dislikes as part of a suite of new updates. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/microsoft-copilot-updates-make-the-ai-companion-much-more-personal/#ftag=CADf328eec

Check out the best streaming options to watch the men's and women's Final Four and national championship games without cable. Get game schedules and streaming details. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-march-madness-2025-without-cable/#ftag=CADf328eec

Fans aren't thrilled that the $450 console doesn't simply include a copy of the tutorial game. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/say-hello-to-the-switch-2-welcome-tour-nintendos-tech-demo-that-costs-money/#ftag=CADf328eec

The compact yet powerful Kingdel Mini PC delivers desktop-level performance in a portable package with a built-in touchscreen display.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/this-mini-pc-has-a-7-inch-display-that-can-apparently-run-windows-and-runs-an-amd-ryzen-9-cpu-but-theres-even-better

3 deals I recommend from Best Buy's huge Chromebook sale.

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/laptops/chromebooks/best-buys-huge-chromebook-sale-takes-up-to-54-percent-off-here-are-the-3-deals-i-recommend-and-why

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is available on Windows PC, and you can grab it at a discount right now.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/the-last-of-us-part-2-remastered-windows-pc-deal-cdkeys

During the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, a new exciting mecha called Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion was announced and it's coming to Xbox.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/daemon-x-machina-titanic-scion-coming-to-xbox-and-pc

Early this year, Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta would be ditching its long-running fact checking program, claiming that it has enabled too much “censorship” on the company’s apps. Now, Meta has set an end date for fact-checking on Facebook, Instagram and Thread

Mewgenics, the cat-breeding RPG that was originally announced as a follow-up to Super Meat Boy, is coming out in 2025, based on ">a new trailer shared by

Article URL: https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-deutschlandticket-helps-environment-study/a-72128647

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https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-deutschlandticket-helps-environment-study/a-72128647

Article URL: https://www.magicsplat.com/ttpl/index.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43586561

Points: 25

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https://www.magicsplat.com/ttpl/index.html

Article URL: https://dmitry.gr/?r=05.Projects&proj=36.%208pinLinux

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43586654

Points: 65

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https://dmitry.gr/?r=05.Projects&proj=36.%208pinLinux

Article URL: https://security.googleblog.com/2025/04/google-launches-sec-gemini-v1-new.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43586786

Points: 59

# Comments: 17

https://security.googleblog.com/2025/04/google-launches-sec-gemini-v1-new.html

Article URL: https://joshcollinsworth.com/blog/the-blissful-zen-of-a-good-side-project

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Points: 14

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https://joshcollinsworth.com/blog/the-blissful-zen-of-a-good-side-project

Article URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/live/stock-market-today-dow-plunges-2200-points-nasdaq-enters-bear-market-as-trump-tariffs-spark-worst-meltdown-since-2020-200042876.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43587479