Article URL: https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-deutschlandticket-helps-environment-study/a-72128647
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43586182
Points: 55
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Article URL: https://www.magicsplat.com/ttpl/index.html
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Points: 25
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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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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
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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
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43587380
Points: 14
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Article URL: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/04/wall-street-trump-tariffs/682304/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43587611
Points: 13
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Article URL: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/04/arc-agi-chollet-test/682295/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43587628
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Recycling takes more than just throwing an empty can in the bin. Here's how to do it properly. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/stop-crushing-your-aluminum-cans-how-to-recycle-like-a-pro/#ftag=CADf328eec

Emma Frost and Ultron are joining the Rivals roster in season 2, and developers are upping the pace to one new hero per month starting with season 3. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/marvel-rivals-season-2-adds-new-vanguard-emma-frost-krakoa-map/#ftag=CADf328eec

Give your old device a second life as a home security camera. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/dont-want-to-spring-for-a-new-home-security-system-repurpose-your-old-phone-instead/#ftag=CADf328eec

Will it be another McLaren triumph at Suzuka? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/f1-how-to-watch-and-stream-the-2025-japanese-grand-prix/#ftag=CADf328eec

New tariff policies have prompted a huge sell-off in the US stock markets and uncertainty for investors. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/us-stock-market-plummets-get-investing-experts-advice-for-protecting-your-savings/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Earfun Air Pro 4's passive noise cancellation helps me read in my noisy house, and they're 20% off their already discounted price. https://www.cnet.com/deals/these-noise-cancelling-earbuds-do-everything-i-need-and-theyre-less-than-half-the-price-of-apples-airpods-4/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are foods to add to your diet for an immunity boost if you are vitamin D deficient. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/cant-get-enough-sun-try-these-11-foods-packed-with-vitamin-d/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: Sofwave brands itself as a skin-firming, jowl-tightening, noninvasive procedure. I took it for a spin. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/i-tried-a-techy-solution-for-sagging-skin-here-are-my-honest-thoughts/#ftag=CADf328eec

President Donald Trump extended the deadline for the sale of TikTok for another 75 days. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tiktok-is-safe-for-now-but-heres-what-you-need-to-know-just-in-case/#ftag=CADf328eec

Without a new 3D Mario at launch, I can't help but feel disappointed in the Nintendo Switch 2.

The announcement of heavy US tariffs across the world has caused alarm, including some murmurs suggesting the price of the iPhone could rise past $2,000 – we’ve checked in with industry analysts to explain why that’s probably not the case.

A new, cheap ATSC 3.0 digital TV tuner is now available, but it will only work with specific TV smart systems.

TikTok gets another 75-day extension in US app stores.

The GMKTec EVO-X2 sets new standards for mini PCs, with unmatched AI performance and a powerful Strix Halo APU.

Copilot is about to get a lot more flight hours
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/microsoft-anniversary-copilot-ai

With OpenAI's new ChatGPT-4o image generator, professionals in the creative industry have expressed concern about it potentially taking over their jobs.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/is-chatgpt-4o-the-end-for-graphic-designers

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer turned heads at the company’s 50th Anniversary Copilot Event by wearing a bold Adidas x Minecraft tracksuit jacket, here's where you can grab it and 'be more Phil!'

A Minecraft Movie released this weekend and made me reflect on the best and worst moments in the game's history.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/biggest-moments-in-minecraft-history

If you’re looking for a big, cinematic OLED upgrade for your gaming PC and also you don’t want to drop four figures on it, you’ll definitely want to check out Newegg today. It’s offering a 31.5-inch, 4K OLED gaming monitor from HP for just $759.99. That’s over $500 o

Microsoft's 50th anniversary celebration featured several Copilot announcements, including Vision, which lets the AI view your PC desktop or look through your phone camera.

Loongson has successfully taped out its eight-core 2K3000 and 3B6000M chips, designed for mobile/industrial devices, including an iGPU capable of lightweight AI acceleration.

Online retailers are publishing listings featuring pre-built machines with RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 graphics cards. One such pre-built is only $50 more than its identically configured RTX 40 series counterpart.

When passion for accessibility meets business indifference, what bridges the gap? Gloria Diaz Alonso shares how she turned frustration into strategy — by learning to speak the language of business. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/04/how-build-business-case-promote-accessibility-b2b-products/

TikTok is going to get more time to figure out a plan to stay in the US. President Donald Trump is signing another executive order effectively extending the deadline for the company to find US buyers by another 75 days. The president signaled he intended to give the deal more time via a Truth Social post.
"My Administration has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we


Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.02495
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43578430
Points: 64
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I recently launched an independent sales agency specializing in early-stage startups. My model is adapted from my experience as an independent manufacturer's rep. for electric utility products used to transmit power from generation to end-users.
In an overly simplistic summary, I am offering to work with companies under a performance-based contract that requires payment only when something is sold. It is backed by an agreement that is cancelable, with a 30-day written notice, if I don’t

Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/thunder-compute/jobs/fRSS8JQ-systems-engineer
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43585103
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Article URL: https://www.slowboring.com/p/yimbyism-as-industrial-policy
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Article URL: https://cinc.sh/
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Article URL: https://danb.me/blog/gumroad-is-not-open-source/
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Building your own Figma plugin is a super power. One moment you have a problem/idea and the other moment you have a custom plugin to solve that exact problem. https://webdesignernews.com/how-i-built-a-figma-plugin-without-coding-knowledge/

Have you ever left a website because it was too slow or difficult to navigate? If so, you’ve already experienced the significant impact that user experience (UX) has on a website’s success. But beyond just user satisfaction, UX plays a crucial role in organic search rankings. With search engines like Google increasingly prioritizing user-friendly websites, understanding the role of UX in SEO is more relevant than ever. https://webdesignernews.com/what-is-the-role-of-user-experience-u

Are you searching for a cost-effective way to build a professional website? Want to explore powerful open source platforms that give you complete design freedom? https://webdesignernews.com/6-open-source-website-builders-you-need-to-know-about/

The JavaScript world moves at lightning speed, and staying on top of the latest developments can be challenging. That’s why we’ve curated this week’s most valuable resources, breaking news, and community highlights for you. From framework updates to performance optimization techniques, we’ve gathered everything JavaScript developers need to know as we head into the weekend. https://webdesignernews.com/javascript-weekly-insights-20-latest-frameworks-tools-trends/

This article is aimed at Adobe Express add-on developers who are interested in gaining deeper insights into how people are using their add-ons. It’s also helpful to new developers who want to understand how to take advantage of data visualization tools like Microsoft Power BI and cloud services like Microsoft Azure. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-create-telemetry-dashboards-for-adobe-express-add-ons/

An exploration of a scanning effect using depth maps, custom shaders, and WebGPU renderin https://webdesignernews.com/webgpu-scanning-effect-with-depth-maps/

Unique, centrally-divided layout One Pager sharing the menu of Fridges Market based on Broadway, NY. https://webdesignernews.com/website-inspiration-4/

Commentary: The bromance between Jack Black and Jason Momoa is just one of the elements that make this movie thoroughly enjoyable for kids and parents alike. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/as-a-minecraft-novice-i-had-an-unbelievably-good-time-watching-a-minecraft-movie/#ftag=CADf328eec

OpenAI has opened up access to its ChatGPT Plus service to all US and Canada college students at degree-granting schools. The offer lasts through May 31. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/attention-college-students-chatgpt-plus-is-free-for-you-through-may/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Switch 2 launch is still happening on June 5, and preorders outside the US seem unchanged. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-us-pre-orders-delayed-due-to-trumps-tariffs/#ftag=CADf328eec

Fruit flies are at their worst when the weather warms. We asked a certified bug expert about the best ways to keep them out of your home and away from food. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/an-entomologist-shared-her-expertise-for-keeping-fruit-flies-away/#ftag=CADf328eec

If your coffee pods are weak or bland, these K-Cups will put a welcome jolt of flavor into your mourning cup. https://www.cnet.com/news/want-better-coffee-from-your-keurig-i-tested-45-k-cups-to-find-the-best/#ftag=CADf328eec

Project Kuiper will take a major step forward next week with its first full-scale satellite launch. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/amazons-rival-to-starlink-satellite-internet-is-ready-for-its-first-big-rocket-launch/#ftag=CADf328eec

Two CNET kitchen editors agree: Ninja's new glass air fryer is a superior oven for all your crispy, quick-cooking needs. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/we-tried-it-this-glass-bottom-air-fryer-is-the-best-your-money-can-buy/#ftag=CADf328eec

A win for Die Roten at WWK Arena today would see them go 9 points clear at the top of the league. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/bundesliga-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-augsburg-vs-bayern-munich-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sleep coach Owen Poole reviews the Earthfoam mattress. https://www.cnet.com/videos/earthfoam-mattress-review-the-newest-contender-in-latex-beds/#ftag=CADf328eec

Amazon and Oracle are in the running to purchase the social media app. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tiktok-could-be-banned-again-heres-what-you-need-to-know-just-in-case/#ftag=CADf328eec

Experts say mortgage interest rates could see volatility with the increased risk of a global trade war and recession. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-rate-predictions-will-tariffs-impact-spring-homebuying/#ftag=CADf328eec

If customers are unhappy, they won’t remain customers for long. Here are some strategies to improve customer satisfaction and encourage them to help you attract more customers.

Microsoft is expanding Copilot's Vision capabilities.

Another critical flaw was found and fixed in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/ivanti-patches-serious-connect-secure-flaw

The Duskbloods, FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive, was originally supposed to be an original Switch game.

Microsoft Copilot is getting a huge update that'll make it more of a proactive AI companion.

Microsoft just announced some major upgrades to Copilot, and I think it might be the AI companion I've been waiting for.

ChatGPT Plus is now free for some students for two months, saving you $40.

Intel’s Superfluid cooling solution is capable of handling 1.5kW of heat and could be used on Nvidia's GB300 superchip.

ChatGPT-5 is delayed, but o3 and o4 mini LLMs to be released in a couple of weeks.

Get the latest AirPods 4 ANC earbuds and upgrade your audio gear for less.

As laptop prices get higher, budget laptops are approaching formerly premium pricing. Here are 3 older premium laptops that are cheaper and better.

Intel is resurrecting the classic “Intel Inside” marketing strategy you may remember from the 90s. The nostalgic branding was announced as part of Intel Vision this week in Las Vegas, NV. The intent is to make Intel a household name again, but can it succeed?
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/intel-inside-but-in-2025

Microsoft turns 50 today, April 4, and part of the celebration includes new limited-edition wallpapers created by Microsoft designers and creators. Here's how to get them.
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-50th-anniversary-wallpapers

Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are delayed in the U.S. as Nintendo assesses tariffs, and similar problems will likely happen for future Xbox hardware.

Microsoft is bringing AI-generated podcasts to Copilot, letting you listen to your favorite topics and even join in on the conversation.
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/copilot-podcasts-announcement-2025

Microsoft’s Copilot just became your personal shopping expert. Think shopaholic, but in a good way.
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/copilot-shopping-assistant-announcement-2025

Copilot Search brings smarter responses to Bing by merging generative AI with standard search. Microsoft says the feature 'transforms web search.'
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/copilot-search-announcement-2025

Microsoft Copilot now includes Pages and Deep Research, two new AI tools designed to simplify multi-step research and content organization.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-pages-deep-research-announcement-2025

Agentic capabilities are coming to Copilot, allowing the AI to complete actions on your behalf just by asking for it.
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/copilot-actions-announcement-2025

Copilot Vision is coming to Windows 11, enabling the AI assistant to view what's on your screen, offer helpful suggestions and actions, and even interact with apps.

Copilot is gaining memory capabilities, which will allow it to learn about you as a person, remembering your likes, dislikes, preferences, and more.
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/copilot-memories-announcement-2025

A protester interrupted Microsoft's 50th Anniversary Copilot Event.

Microsoft has teased that it's working on a Copilot Avatar feature that will let users customize a virtual face for the AI assistant that you can chat with.
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/copilot-avatar-virtual-face-announcement-2025

If you use an AI image or text generator to make a work of “art,” does it belong to you? Or, in more relevant legal terms, can you copyright and sell the output while preventing others from selling it themselves? That’s a huge question hanging over the heads of anyone tempted to use AI tools for commercial products. And according to the latest guidance from the US Co

Whether you want a security camera for keeping an eye on your home when you’re away or checking on unusual activity from the comfort of your bedroom, one thing is true: it’s better to be safe than sorry—and now’s a great chance to jump on one because the TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 k

If you’re looking for a big, cinematic OLED upgrade for your gaming PC and also you don’t want to drop four figures on it, you’ll definitely want to check out Newegg today. It’s offering a 31.5-inch, 4K OLED gaming monitor from HP for just $759.99. That’s over $500 o

Imagine a live tutor within Windows that could walk you through an application, showing you what to do. That’s what Microsoft has in mind for Copilot Vision for Windows.
Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversary by showing off Copilot Vision for mobile (Android and iOS) as well as Copilot for Windows. Copilot Vision for mobile is available today. Copilo

Microsoft Copilot is more than just a tool–it’s designed to learn your preferences and tastes, and even anticipate your needs by buying stuff. Whew! That’s a big concept to try and get your head around. But that’s what Microsoft is trying to do, as it transitions to the next stages of its Copilot assistant.
We’ve used the term “assistant”

While improving Microsoft Copilot’s basic research functions might not be as sexy as, well, a Copilot that finds you sexy, it’s still very much one of the most important uses for Copilot as a research tool.
On Friday, at Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebration, the company showed off its Copilot redesign. The company introduced Copilot Vision for

Everyone’s talking about Severance, that twisty, creepy Apple TV+ thriller starring Adam Scott–except you. Feeling left out? There’s still time to catch up, and you can do it for free.
Unlike some streaming services, Apple TV+ offers a variety of free trials, including one option that spans a full three months. Students can also grab free Apple TV

The new Microsoft Copilot update is available for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users with full integration into the Windows OS for a more optimized user experience.

Nintendo indefinitely delayed the start of its pre-orders in the U.S. after President Trump's tariff announcements.

China applied a 34% tariff on all goods coming from America., as well as banning the export of seven rare earth metals to the U.S.

In the ever-increasing price climate, you can still find gaming laptops at $449.
https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/grab-a-budget-hp-gaming-laptop-for-just-usd449