![NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, December 29 (game #301)](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/M/r/J/9/x/nyt-strands-today-my-hints-answers-and-spangram-for-sunday-december-29-game-301.webp)
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-29-december-2024
![Rok 2024: Crowdstrike, vzestup AI, pan Megaupload mířící do USA](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/N/O/J/x/o/rok-2024-crowdstrike-vzestup-ai-pan-megaupload-mirici-do-usa.webp)
Podívejme se na další významné události roku 2024, plus dění ve druhé polovině roku, který pomalu končí. I v letní, podzimní a zimní měsíce nebylo o zajímavé události nouze. https://www.root.cz/clanky/rok-2024-crowdstrike-vzestup-ai-pan-megaupload-mirici-do-usa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
![Healthcare organizations in the US may soon get a cybersecurity overhaul](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/j/B/A/a/Q/healthcare-organizations-in-the-us-may-soon-get-a-cybersecurity-overhaul.webp)
A set of new requirements proposed by the US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights could bring healthcare organizations up to par with modern cybersecurity practices. The proposal, posted to the Federal Register on Frid
Article URL: https://jirevwe.github.io/exploring-alternatives-to-uuidv4-enter-ulids.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42533557
Points: 9
# Comments: 2
https://jirevwe.github.io/exploring-alternatives-to-uuidv4-enter-ulids.html
Article URL: https://lapcatsoftware.com/articles/2024/12/3.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42533685
Points: 204
# Comments: 147
![Family of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji demand FBI investigate death](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/Z/3/v/R/r/family-of-openai-whistleblower-suchir-balaji-demand-fbi-investigate-death.webp)
Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/28/openai-whistleblower-suchir-balaji
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42535057
Points: 70
# Comments: 5
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/28/openai-whistleblower-suchir-balaji
![AnkiAIUtils: Flashcards+AI Illustrations, Explanations, Mnemonics etc. – FOSS](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/m/8/4/l/0/ankiaiutils-flashcards-ai-illustrations-explanations-mnemonics-etc-foss.webp)
Article URL: https://github.com/thiswillbeyourgithub/AnkiAIUtils
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42534931
Points: 22
# Comments: 3
Article URL: https://www.righto.com/2024/12/this-die-photo-of-pentium-shows.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42535071
Points: 51
# Comments: 9
https://www.righto.com/2024/12/this-die-photo-of-pentium-shows.html
Article URL: https://sabareesh.com/posts/llm-rig/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42535453
Points: 20
# Comments: 27
Article URL: https://fishshell.com/blog/rustport/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42535217
Points: 96
# Comments: 4
![Flowbite React: Comprehensive Guide](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/2/o/d/y/z/flowbite-react-comprehensive-guide.webp)
Flowbite React, a versatile React-based library, bridges the gap between rapid development and modern design, offering developers pre-designed components and utilities that align perfectly with Tailwind CSS. This article dives deep into Flowbite React, covering its features, installation, use cases, and why it’s a valuable tool for modern developers. https://webdesignernews.com/flowbite-react-comprehensive-guide/
![How to Use Forms on a Static Site](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/9/K/d/2/n/how-to-use-forms-on-a-static-site.webp)
Static websites don’t need to deal with server-side code, web frameworks or anything like that. But that brings with it a problem: how to deal with dynamic content, in particular how to add a contact form to a static website? In this article, you’ll learn how to set up such online forms and get them up and running in just a few minutes. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-use-forms-on-a-static-site/
![GenAI has just made usability testing the most valuable research method](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/a/a/9/V/9/genai-has-just-made-usability-testing-the-most-valuable-research-method.webp)
Generative AI has just put usability testing insights into the center of product development. https://webdesignernews.com/genai-has-just-made-usability-testing-the-most-valuable-research-method/
![Integrating UX Practices into UAT](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/b/9/2/q/v/integrating-ux-practices-into-uat.webp)
As someone with over a decade of experience in software testing – primarily in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) within the UK financial services sector – I’ve seen the evolution of testing methodologies, frameworks, and priorities. While UAT has traditionally been a downstream activity, focused on validating business requirements before release, the growing emphasis on “shift-left” testing challenges us to rethink our approach. https://webdesignernews.com/integrating-ux-practices-into-uat/
![10+ Explainer Toolkits & Templates for After Effects](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/7/v/J/a/z/10-explainer-toolkits-templates-for-after-effects.webp)
Working with clients and colleagues often includes explaining various concepts. Subjects like SEO, technology, and marketing are prime examples. After all, knowing how something works helps people make smart decisions. https://webdesignernews.com/10-explainer-toolkits-templates-for-after-effects/
![Autoscaler](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/Y/r/3/a/9/autoscaler.webp)
With Autoscaler, Right Sizing Your SAAS Becomes Easy https://webdesignernews.com/autoscaler/
![Use This One Simple Solution to Stop Scam Calls](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/v/v/0/y/b/use-this-one-simple-solution-to-stop-scam-calls.webp)
Scam calls can be frustrating wastes of time, so stop them in their tracks with this method. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/one-simple-solution-to-stop-scam-calls/#ftag=CADf328eec
Article URL: https://imatix-legacy.github.io/libero/index.htm
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42534090
Points: 7
# Comments: 3
![Best Dedicated Web Hosting for 2024](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/R/r/J/3/9/best-dedicated-web-hosting-for-2024.webp)
Dedicated web hosting gives you an entire server, allowing you to host tons of web pages and accommodate millions of monthly visitors. Here are the best dedicated web hosts on the market. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-dedicated-web-hosting/#ftag=CADf328eec
![6 Habits to Stop in the New Year if You're Trying to Lose Weight](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/8/y/d/9/A/6-habits-to-stop-in-the-new-year-if-you-re-trying-to-lose-weight.webp)
Your habits might be the thing that's holding you back from meeting your weight-loss goals. Here's how to start fresh in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/6-habits-to-stop-in-the-new-year-if-youre-trying-to-lose-weight/#ftag=CADf328eec
![I’m swapping Spotify for CDs with the affordable Fiio DM13 in 2025 –here's why](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/J/B/J/4/2/i-m-swapping-spotify-for-cds-with-the-affordable-fiio-dm13-in-2025-here-s-why.webp)
My tech resolution for 2025 is to breathe new life into my CD collection again – here's how I'm rediscovering shiny discs.
![Netflix? More like Netfix - world's most popular streaming service is tied at the neck with its biggest rival, and doesn't even know how much it spends on cloud computing](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/x/K/3/Y/v/netflix-more-like-netfix-world-s-most-popular-streaming-service-is-tied-at-the-neck-with-its-biggest-rival-and-doesn-t-even-know-how-much-it-spends-on-cloud-computing.webp)
Netflix relies on its rival’s technology to deliver its own service and doesn’t know how much it’s paying.
![Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones have near-perfect audio and noise cancellation — they're $100 off right now](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/W/r/x/7/P/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-have-near-perfect-audio-and-noise-cancellation-they-re-100-off-right-now.webp)
Save $130 and get yourself a pair of the best headphones we've ever seen hit the market.
https://www.laptopmag.com/headphones/bose-quitecomfort-100-dollars-off-december-2024
![Don't wait! No phone bill for 12 months with this Mint Mobile Pixel 9 deal](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/X/r/J/b/p/don-t-wait-no-phone-bill-for-12-months-with-this-mint-mobile-pixel-9-deal.webp)
Pay $579 for a Pixel 9 and a year of unlimited Mint Mobile, but only through the end of the year.
![New hinge patent reveals Microsoft was exploring possible foldable flip smartphone designs](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/d/w/P/v/v/new-hinge-patent-reveals-microsoft-was-exploring-possible-foldable-flip-smartphone-designs.webp)
A patent design from Microsoft details a smaller and more rigid hinge design for potential folding devices.
![Palworld is riding high in the Steam charts once again hitting 200k concurrent players](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/6/3/d/b/m/palworld-is-riding-high-in-the-steam-charts-once-again-hitting-200k-concurrent-players.webp)
Palworld is making a strong comeback, climbing the Steam charts with over 200,000 concurrent players following the release of its major Feybreak update. While not reaching its viral launch peak of over 2 million players, the game has surged back into Steam's top 10 most-played games.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/palworld-is-riding-high-in-the-steam-
![Nvidia RTX 5080 and AMD RX 9070 GPUs listed ahead of launch — Asus is reportedly readying a new "Astral" GPU lineup](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/g/o/m/Y/v/nvidia-rtx-5080-and-amd-rx-9070-gpus-listed-ahead-of-launch-asus-is-reportedly-readying-a-new-astral-gpu-lineup.webp)
A handful of RTX 50 and RDNA 4 GPUs from Asus have emerged online.
![After 24 years of failure, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask's blue dog has finally won a race](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/5/p/d/7/2/after-24-years-of-failure-the-legend-of-zelda-majora-s-mask-s-blue-dog-has-finally-won-a-race.webp)
The statistically-slowest dog in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask has finally secured a legitimate win in the dog race minigame after nearly 25 years.
![Chinese chipmaker Phytium sells over 10 million homegrown CPUs — Feiteng processors are primarily used in national projects and key local industries](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/E/V/J/4/W/chinese-chipmaker-phytium-sells-over-10-million-homegrown-cpus-feiteng-processors-are-primarily-used-in-national-projects-and-key-local-industries.webp)
Chinese chip maker Phytium reportedly delivered over 10 million processors to government projects and other key industries as it replaces Western processors from Intel and AMD.
![SemiKong is the world's first open-source semiconductor-focused LLM — it claims to bring new chips to market 30% faster](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/Q/r/J/w/R/semikong-is-the-world-s-first-open-source-semiconductor-focused-llm-it-claims-to-bring-new-chips-to-market-30-faster.webp)
Meta, Aitomatic, and other members of the AI Alliance have released the world's first large language model specifically trained on the needs of the semiconductor industry.
![Parker Solar Probe survived its close approach to the sun and will make two more in 2025](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/G/w/8/n/9/parker-solar-probe-survived-its-close-approach-to-the-sun-and-will-make-two-more-in-2025.webp)
NASA said on Friday that it received a signal from the Parker Solar Probe confirming that the spacecraft had survived its closest ever flyby of the sun. The approach took it just 3.8 million miles from the surface, passing within the sun’s corona and allowing for unprecedented data collection in the vicinity of a star. A few million miles might seem like a pretty great distance, but to put things in perspective,
![Google's Results Are Infested, Open AI Is Using Their Playbook from the 2000s](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/0/B/d/3/B/google-s-results-are-infested-open-ai-is-using-their-playbook-from-the-2000s.webp)
Article URL: https://chuckwnelson.com/blog/google-search-results-infested-open-ai-using-google-playbook
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42532441
Points: 189
# Comments: 203
https://chuckwnelson.com/blog/google-search-results-infested-open-ai-using-google-playbook
!['Landman' Release Schedule: When Episode 8 Drops on Paramount Plus](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/r/6/p/V/K/landman-release-schedule-when-episode-8-drops-on-paramount-plus.webp)
You can watch the first seven installments of the Taylor Sheridan oil drama now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/landman-release-schedule-when-episode-8-drops-on-paramount-plus/#ftag=CADf328eec
![New Year, New You. 4 Free Ways to Boost Your Mental Health in 2025](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/o/6/w/z/o/new-year-new-you-4-free-ways-to-boost-your-mental-health-in-2025.webp)
If you can't afford therapy right now, try these four mental health strategies to focus on happiness. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/new-year-new-you-4-free-ways-to-boost-your-mental-health-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
![NFL Network Saturday: How to Watch, Stream All Three Week 17 Games Today](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/p/6/n/Z/N/nfl-network-saturday-how-to-watch-stream-all-three-week-17-games-today.webp)
After Netflix and Prime Video kicked off the NFL's penultimate regular season week, the action shifts to the NFL Network starting with the Chargers and Patriots. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nfl-network-saturday-how-to-watch-stream-all-three-week-17-games-today/#ftag=CADf328eec
![YouTube is testing a new button to press when you don't know what you watch](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/O/q/J/4/2/youtube-is-testing-a-new-button-to-press-when-you-don-t-know-what-you-watch.webp)
Some users of the YouTube Android app are seeing a button that means less scrolling and more watching.
![Don't wait for RTX 50-series GPUs — this RTX 4080 gaming laptop proves it's not worth it](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/n/6/M/P/B/don-t-wait-for-rtx-50-series-gpus-this-rtx-4080-gaming-laptop-proves-it-s-not-worth-it.webp)
I recently reviewed the Acer Predator Helios 16, a fantastic gaming laptop that impressed me in more ways than one, but it made me realize something about the current state of gaming laptops.
![This major Meta Ray-Ban rumor has me amped for the future of smart glasses](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/w/y/G/K/N/this-major-meta-ray-ban-rumor-has-me-amped-for-the-future-of-smart-glasses.webp)
A small screen is a huge leap
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/vr/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-screen-display-rumors
![RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 listed for $2,600 and $1,350 at Chinese retailer — leaked listing suggests Blackwell might see an eye-popping price hike, at least in China](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/4/w/d/Y/J/rtx-5090-and-rtx-5080-listed-for-2-600-and-1-350-at-chinese-retailer-leaked-listing-suggests-blackwell-might-see-an-eye-popping-price-hike-at-least-in-china.webp)
A leak suggests that Nvidia has priced the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 at $2,600 and $1,350 in China.
![Take home this Asus TUF Gaming 34-inch curved FreeSync Premium gaming monitor for just $279](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/M/r/J/4/x/take-home-this-asus-tuf-gaming-34-inch-curved-freesync-premium-gaming-monitor-for-just-279.webp)
This ASUS TUF Gaming ultra-wide curved gaming display is currently available for its second-lowest price to date—just $279 instead of its usual $349.
![Ergo Desk reclines with your chair, desktop tilts up to match the recline of your chair — 3-in-1 desk can be reserved for $450](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/j/B/A/8/Q/ergo-desk-reclines-with-your-chair-desktop-tilts-up-to-match-the-recline-of-your-chair-3-in-1-desk-can-be-reserved-for-450.webp)
Canadian company Ergo Desk has begun to market its signature product which invites users to sit, stand, or recline at their desk.
![Get gaming with ABS' Kaze Ruby gaming PC powered by a powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 Super GPU - Save $500 on Newegg's After Christmas Sale](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/N/O/J/0/o/get-gaming-with-abs-kaze-ruby-gaming-pc-powered-by-a-powerful-nvidia-rtx-4080-super-gpu-save-500-on-newegg-s-after-christmas-sale.webp)
The ABS Kaze Ruby gaming PC is on a holiday sale - pick up a powerful gaming PC for a steal.
![AI data centers reportedly cause power problems in residential areas — decreased power quality in homes near data centers causes reduced lifespan for electrical appliances](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/A/r/J/M/j/ai-data-centers-reportedly-cause-power-problems-in-residential-areas-decreased-power-quality-in-homes-near-data-centers-causes-reduced-lifespan-for-electrical-appliances.webp)
Adding megawatts of new power consumption at such high speed is starting to affect the power quality in the average American home.
Article URL: https://www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj-2024-081814
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42527743
Points: 12
# Comments: 3
![Spotify Shuts Down ‘Unwrapped’ Artist Royalty Calculator with Legal Threats](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/z/7/y/n/m/spotify-shuts-down-unwrapped-artist-royalty-calculator-with-legal-threats.webp)
Article URL: https://ptrtojoel.dev/posts/so-you-want-to-write-java-in-neovim/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42530991
Points: 53
# Comments: 26
https://ptrtojoel.dev/posts/so-you-want-to-write-java-in-neovim/
![I Automated My Job Application Process](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/2/o/d/l/z/i-automated-my-job-application-process.webp)
Article URL: https://blog.daviddodda.com/how-i-automated-my-job-application-process-part-1
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42531695
Points: 17
# Comments: 17
https://blog.daviddodda.com/how-i-automated-my-job-application-process-part-1
Article URL: https://sachachua.com/blog/2024/12/emacsconf-2024-notes/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42531217
Points: 74
# Comments: 11
I am seeing many anecdotal experiences shared online on various platforms stating that it is difficult to find employment in tech. I myself have had a difficult time landing an interview over the last year despite having two decades of experience.
I am attempting to gain some insight into the issue. My situation is somewhat unique in that I am self-taught without a CS degree. I'm a very experienced, diligent worker, etc, but an algorithm doesn't care about this and so getting through the f
Article URL: https://btiffin.users.sourceforge.net/up/unicon.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42531874
Points: 7
# Comments: 2
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Are you trying to get a handle on your body weight? Here's what an expert says about managing calorie deficit on a weight loss journey. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/expert-advice-how-many-calories-to-burn-for-weight-loss/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Android Users: These Simple Tricks Can Give Your Device a Speed Boost](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/Y/r/3/x/9/android-users-these-simple-tricks-can-give-your-device-a-speed-boost.webp)
Take a few minutes to adjust your Android settings, and you can reap some big rewards. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/android-users-these-simple-tricks-can-give-your-device-a-speed-boost/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Most people will want to call a professional rather than try to DIY a heat pump installation. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/you-might-be-able-to-install-a-heat-pump-yourself-you-probably-shouldnt/#ftag=CADf328eec
![What Is an AI Chatbot? Everything to Know](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/y/Y/v/E/m/what-is-an-ai-chatbot-everything-to-know.webp)
You won't only be faced with AI chatbots when you seek out ChatGPT or Claude -- most companies with online customer service now use them too. Here's what you need to know. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-is-an-ai-chatbot-everything-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
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With a 75-year track record, Cornell chicken holds legendary status in upstate New York, and some consider it the gold standard for BBQ chicken nationwide. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/if-you-havent-tried-cornell-chicken-youre-missing-out-heres-how-to-make-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Microsoft backed a tiny hardware startup that just launched its first AI processor that does inference without GPU or expensive HBM memory and a key Nvidia partner is collaborating with it](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/3/W/d/P/J/microsoft-backed-a-tiny-hardware-startup-that-just-launched-its-first-ai-processor-that-does-inference-without-gpu-or-expensive-hbm-memory-and-a-key-nvidia-partner-is-collaborating-with-it.webp)
Microsoft-backed d-Matrix launches Corsair, an AI processor offering efficient inference, GPU independence, and support for generative AI applications.
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With the new iPhone SE heavily tipped to use Apple Intelligence, could this be the start of a new chapter for the iPhone?
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It's been quite a year for DJI – we've looked back at all of its best launches, plus what to expect from the drone king in what could be a turbulent 2025.
![Apple Vision Pro gets extraordinary $30,000 dual-lens camera that can handle almost 118 million pixels](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/2/o/d/l/V/apple-vision-pro-gets-extraordinary-30-000-dual-lens-camera-that-can-handle-almost-118-million-pixels.webp)
Apple Vision Pro gets $30,000 dual-lens camera that can handle almost 118 million pixels.
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AMD ruled the AI PC market in 2024. Can it stay ahead of Qualcomm and Intel next year?
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/amd-ryzen-ai-300-lisa-su-computex
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I've spent weeks with the Snapdragon X Elite-equipped Honor MagicBook 14 Art laptop. It convinced me that the refreshed Windows on Arm platform is the real deal.
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The Razer Barracuda X Chroma is an excellent multi-purpose wireless gaming headset, but the addition of RGB lighting raises the cost without a meaningful return.
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Article URL: https://rubenerd.com/ten-it-things-i-found-joy-in-this-year/
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https://rubenerd.com/ten-it-things-i-found-joy-in-this-year/
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https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hulu/everything-leaving-hulu-in-january-2025