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Show HN: SQL Simulator – Create Subsetted Databases in Docker or K8s

Hi, I'm Weston Goodwin. I originally posted about my project on HN back in June 2023 (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36187556) and wanted to share some of the updates I’ve made since then. As a referesher SQL Simulator is a tool that simulates SQL script execution by creating a subsetted database. Below is a list of changes I've made:

1.)It now supports both Docker and Kubernetes. 2.)The database container automatically sel

1mo | Hacker news
Show HN: Automate your studio – mute a mixer channel to turn your PTZ camera

Seamlessly automate your audio-visual setup! This open-source framework uses the Open Sound Control protocol to integrate audio mixer consoles, OBS, PTZ cameras, and more. Perfect for live production enthusiasts, streamers, and tech tinkerers.

I have made it originally to meet our needs, then opensourced it: We needed to move a PTZ cam based on the stage/pulpit mute states on our X32, but it is capable for way more. Let me know what do you guys think!

Cheers!


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1mo | Hacker news
Show HN: Flow – A Dynamic Task Engine for building AI Agents

I think graph is a wrong abstraction for building AI agents. Just look at how incredibly hard it is to make routing using LangGraph - conditional edges are a mess.

I built Laminar Flow to solve a common frustration with traditional workflow engines - the rigid need to predefine all node connections. Instead of static DAGs, Flow uses a dynamic task queue system that lets workflows evolve at runtime.

Flow is built on 3 core principles:

* Concurrent Execution - Tasks run in parallel autom

1mo | Hacker news
Cognitive Biases in UX Design

Psychologists studying the functioning of the human brain found out a long time ago that it has a tendency to take shortcuts and simplify tasks. By nature, our brain just doesn’t want to fatigue itself. This is especially true today when many of us experience cognitive overload. A brain overwhelmed with too much information it can’t process effectively tries to find a way to make things easier. The result? Cognitive biases. https://webdesignernews.com/cognitive-biases-in-ux-design-2/

Designing a World-Class Investing Experience

This shift also aimed to unify the mobile and web platforms, offering a seamless experience that empowers users and solidifies Garanti BBVA Securities’ brand as a market leader. https://webdesignernews.com/designing-a-world-class-investing-experience/

AAA – Analytical Anti-Aliasing

An in-depth exploration of anti-aliasing techniques, covering traditional approaches like SSAA, MSAA, and FXAA, and presenting a new “Analytical Anti-Aliasing” method that uses signed distance fields for smooth, artifact-free rendering, offering a more efficient solution for achieving high-quality visuals. https://webdesignernews.com/aaa-analytical-anti-aliasing/

Free and open-source SVG icons

Get started with a collection of 586 free and open-source SVG icons compatible with Flowbite and Tailwind CSS based on solid and outline styles with React (JSX) and Figma support. https://webdesignernews.com/free-and-open-source-svg-icons/

Pablo Sánchez’s 7 rules for designing the unexpected

In his session with user researcher Oliver Sommermann, Pablo breaks down how tapping into this “plural consciousness” shaped the development of the Ableton Note app, an interface for sketching music. Instead of a conventional red record button, Note has a “Capture” feature that loops musical phrases after they’re played. https://webdesignernews.com/pablo-sanchezs-7-rules-for-designing-the-unexpected/

The Stanley Tumbler Meets the Hype and It's on Sale for Cyber Monday

My favorite water bottle is the real deal, not just a TikTok trend, and you can save some money on it with a Cyber Monday deal. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-stanley-tumbler-meets-the-hype-and-its-on-sale-for-black-friday/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
This Is the Best Cyber Monday Deal for an All-Purpose Security Cam

The Blink Mini 2 is currently half off for Cyber Monday and is one of the best home security cameras I've ever seen. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-is-the-best-cyber-monday-deal-for-an-all-purpose-security-cam/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
A Big Year for Small Games

Three games on sale now made me fall in love again with indies in 2024. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/a-big-year-for-small-games/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 If my house were on fire, I'd grab this keyboard — it's on sale for Cyber Monday

I'm not joking — and if you find yourself without a laptop and just a phone, you'll need a portable, reliable, easy-to-type-on keyboard; it's essential. The Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 is it.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/keyboards-mice/cyber-monday-portable-keyboard-logitech-keys-to-go-2

 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's launch trailer promises adventure and danger across Xbox and PC

The launch trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is here, giving one last pre-launch look at the adventure players can take on Xbox and PC soon.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-launch-trailer

 You have less than 4 hours to act: HP's top-tier OLED laptop drops to $749

HP's Spectre x360 14 was one of the highest-rated laptops of the year, and a rather impressive model with OLED display is down to $749. The flash sale ends in just a few hours, so don't wait too long.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/hp-spectre-oled-flash-sale-cyber-monday

 The best gaming monitor deal on Cyber Monday is already 55% claimed; act now to land 4K@144Hz on the cheap

HP's OMEN 27k received high marks in our review, all thanks to the attractive 4K@144Hz specs. Its KVM switch also makes it a top option for a hybrid lifestyle.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/monitors/hp-omen-27k-cyber-monday-deal

 EXCLUSIVE: First renders of the budget-friendly Legion Go "S" PC gaming handheld are here, most likely powered by the new AMD Z2 platform

The more affordable Legion Go "S" is expected to be less powerful than the Legion Go based on the Z1 Extreme, but will be a more affordable option potentially for those looking to jump into the ecosystem.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/exclusive-first-renders-of-the-budget-friendly-legion-go-s-pc-gaming-handheld-are-here-most-likely-powered

 This $30 Xbox controller has a secret advantage over the rest on Cyber Monday

Pick up the Turtle Beach Recon Xbox controller and boost your headset audio quality for just $30 in a Cyber Monday deal.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/turtle-beach-recon-cyber-monday-2024

 One of Xbox's best games in a decade is two weeks away from disappearing forever — but you still have time to buy it

Forza Horizon 4 is nearing its End-of-Life date, when it'll be delisted from all digital storefronts and subscription services. Right now is your last chance to buy.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/forza/forza-horizon-4-end-of-life-last-chance

Crazy! Apple’s M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM plummets to $799
1mo | pcworld.com
Save $350 on the laptop that dominates our battery life tests
1mo | pcworld.com
InWin’s $7,000 PC case is a luxury penthouse for PC parts
1mo | pcworld.com
This $1,000 4K Samsung monitor is now just $500 for Cyber Monday
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Nvidia’s new AI model can create ‘unheard sounds’ like never before
1mo | pcworld.com
The best ExpressVPN deal of all time?
1mo | pcworld.com
Deck the halls with Govee’s smart string lights, 33% off for Cyber Monday
1mo | pcworld.com
7 don’t-miss Cyber Monday tech deals for under $50
1mo | pcworld.com
Best Cyber Monday Thunderbolt dock deals
1mo | pcworld.com
Get 46% off Anker’s three-device fast charger right now
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Save $600 on our favorite gaming laptop, Alienware’s long-lasting m16
1mo | pcworld.com
 Forget about 1TB SSDs: This 2TB $89 MSI M482 is the only SSD you really need

Games keep getting bigger, and these days a 1TB SSD won't go very far. So, why save $20 and get half the capacity when you can pick up this 2TB TLC drive for just $90?

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/forget-about-1tb-ssds-this-two-terabyte-usd89-msi-m482-is-the-only-ssd-you-really-need

Uber now offers boat hailing in India

According to Reuters, Uber now offers boat-hailing services on Dal Lake, located in the Kashmir region in India. These wooden Shikara boats are decorated with bright colors and have seemingly comfortable pillows to let tourists enjoy a scenic boat ride.

Those who want to enjoy the Dal Lake

1mo | Engadget
Trombone Champ in VR is some of the most ridiculous fun I’ve had all year

Until very recently, my only experience with VR was a one-minute demo about nine years ago. With an Oculus Rift strapped to my face, a virtual catapult hurled me over a low-res city. It was painfully disorienting and I felt my legs give way a bit. I swore off VR for a long time after that unpleasant experience.

Fast forward to 2024 and I was finally ready to try again. An

1mo | Engadget
Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger has suddenly retired

Pat Gelsinger is retiring after over 40 years at the company, and close to four years at the chip manufacturer's helm. Effective as of December 1, Gelsinger has left both his post and his position on the board of directors. The board has now created a search committee to "diligently and expeditiously" find a new CEO. In the meantime, Michelle Johnston

1mo | Engadget
The 15 best Cyber Monday robot vacuum deals from Shark, iRobot, Dyson and more

Robot vacuums can help automate a chore you may loathe doing yourself. And even if you don’t mind vacuuming regularly, it’s undeniable that it takes time out of your day that you could be using for other things. The Black Friday and Cyber Monday time period is a great time to look for one of these smart home gadgets because you can often f

1mo | Engadget
Warcraft and Warcraft II are leaving GOG on December 13

Come later this month, GOG will stop selling the first two entries in Blizzard’s seminal Warcraft real-time strategy game series. On December 13, the marketplace will delist Warcraft: Orcs & Humans and Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition, which packages together the original game, Tides of Darkness, and its Beyond the Dark Portal expansion. In a

1mo | Engadget
Tesla Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck owners finally get SiriusXM access

Tesla is finally adding SiriusXM integration to its best-selling models. The long-requested feature is coming to the Model 3, Model Y and Cybert

1mo | Engadget
Show HN: Glyph3D – A 3D text visualizer for macOS and iOS / iPadOS

Hello internet folks!

I'm happy to share the first TestFlight release of Glyph3D, a 3D text visualizer for macOS and iOS. It's free, supports pretty much any utf8 data, and is a pretty interesting way to navigate your repositories or data directories without the limitations of standard text windows!

Download and bookmark for macOS and iOS: https://github.com/tikimcfee/LookAtThat/

- You should be able to download public repos from G

1mo | Hacker news
One of Those “Onboarding” UIs, With Anchor Positioning

We can anchor one element to another. We can also attach one element to multiple anchors. In this experiment, Ryan riffs on those ideas and comes up with a new way to transition between two anchors and the result is a practical use case that would normally require JavaScript.


One of Those “Onboarding” UIs, With Anchor Positioning originally published on

1mo | CSS tricks
Google Is Slashing 50% Off Its Nest Audio Smart Speaker for Cyber Monday

I've been sifting through Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals all weekend. The Google Nest Audio speaker for just $50 might be one of the best deals I've seen. https://www.cnet.com/deals/google-is-slashing-50-off-its-nest-audio-smart-speaker-for-cyber-monday/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com