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A startup doesn't need to be a unicorn
MattSWilliamson about 11 hours ago

A startup doesn't need to be a unicorn

This article challenges the common assumption that startups need to grow rapidly and achieve massive scale. It suggests that founders should focus on building a sustainable business that meets their personal goals, rather than chasing unrealistic growth and funding targets.

mattgiustwilliamson.substack.com
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Fewer Foreign Passengers Are Flying to the US
apwheele about 8 hours ago

Fewer Foreign Passengers Are Flying to the US

The article discusses the decline in foreign passenger numbers at U.S. airports, which has led to significant economic consequences for the travel and tourism industries. It examines the factors contributing to this trend, including pandemic-related travel restrictions and economic conditions.

jasher.substack.com
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The Dire Wolf Is Back
adrianhon about 10 hours ago

The Dire Wolf Is Back

The article explores the scientific efforts to resurrect the dire wolf, a prehistoric species that went extinct thousands of years ago. Researchers are using advanced genetic techniques to recreate the dire wolf, raising questions about the ethics and implications of such endeavors.

newyorker.com
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Decoding the 90s: Cryptography in Early Software Development (2023)
mu0n about 5 hours ago

Decoding the 90s: Cryptography in Early Software Development (2023)

This article explores the nostalgia and cultural significance of the 1990s, examining how the decade's technological and social changes have impacted modern society and the way we perceive the past.

botanica.software
78 26
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Europe's GDPR privacy law is headed for red tape bonfire within 'weeks'
taubek about 7 hours ago

Europe's GDPR privacy law is headed for red tape bonfire within 'weeks'

The article discusses European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's pledge to update the EU's GDPR privacy law, aiming to better protect citizens' data and strengthen the EU's digital sovereignty in the face of growing global competition.

politico.eu
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Classic HN: ITAPPMONROBOT
ColinWright about 10 hours ago

Classic HN: ITAPPMONROBOT

The article describes a situation where a company's IT department created an automated system to monitor and manage their IT infrastructure, leading to unintended consequences as the system became increasingly complex and autonomous.

thedailywtf.com
47 6
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Why Catullus continues to seduce us
frereubu about 4 hours ago

Why Catullus continues to seduce us

The article is a review of a new translation of Catullus' poems by Stephen Mitchell and Isobel Williams. It discusses the challenges of translating the ancient Roman poet's works and the insights the new translation offers into Catullus' life and literary style.

newyorker.com
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20 years of Git
videlov about 3 hours ago

20 years of Git

This article celebrates the 20th anniversary of Git, the widely-used distributed version control system. It provides a brief history of Git's development, highlighting its impact on software development and the open-source community over the past two decades.

blog.gitbutler.com
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How new US tariffs are forcing Europe to rethink its entire tech stack
bulla about 6 hours ago

How new US tariffs are forcing Europe to rethink its entire tech stack

The article discusses the rise of 'unstacking' - the trend of companies unbundling their products and services into more specialized offerings. It explores the benefits of this approach, such as increased efficiency and customer satisfaction, as well as the challenges businesses may face in implementing it.

spark.temrel.com
20 2
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Show HN: Kahuna, the IndexedDB-Manager Webextension
thinkdecidedo about 2 hours ago

Show HN: Kahuna, the IndexedDB-Manager Webextension

This has been my pet project and playground for a long time and has gone throught several framework changes, overhauls, etc.. Sometime last winter I realized that there has been a lot of progress since I started using plain javascript and lit-html and that it is time for a release. And then the hard work began...

But anyone who has used the browser's own developer tools for working with IndexedDB databases will probably agree that there must be more convenient methods. And even though Kahuna can't do everything I want it to yet, it's certainly a good start.

Since yesterday, the webextension is available in the Chrome Web Store [1] and as a Firefox Add-On [2].

Feedback, comments, bug reports, and feature requests are all more than welcome!

[1] https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/kahuna/ilafpdbgcaod...

[2] https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/kahuna-the-in...

github.com
14 2
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Apple is racing to fly planes of iPhones into the US ahead of Trump's tariffs
tosh about 3 hours ago

Apple is racing to fly planes of iPhones into the US ahead of Trump's tariffs

Apple has been flying iPhones into the United States in an effort to boost inventory and meet consumer demand for the popular smartphone. This logistical move aims to alleviate supply chain challenges and ensure the availability of iPhones for customers during key sales periods.

9to5mac.com
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Show HN: Browser Router – Open links in different browsers based on URL rules
x011 about 11 hours ago

Show HN: Browser Router – Open links in different browsers based on URL rules

Browser Router is a custom link handler for Windows that intercepts HTTP and HTTPS links and opens them in different browsers based on user-defined rules.

github.com
10 1
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Musk Suddenly Distances Himself from Trump over Tariffs
geox about 6 hours ago

Musk Suddenly Distances Himself from Trump over Tariffs

The article examines Elon Musk's relationship with former US President Trump, specifically focusing on Musk's support for Trump's tariffs on solar panels despite Tesla's renewable energy focus. It explores the complex dynamics between Musk, Trump, and the broader political landscape.

newrepublic.com
10 1
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Circling the Good
Vigier about 3 hours ago

Circling the Good

The article discusses the philosophical perspective of Thomas Nagel, examining his views on the nature of consciousness, the mind-body problem, and the possibility of objective truth in a subjective universe.

nybooks.com
10 1
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GitMCP: Transforms any GitHub project into an MCP endpoint
tosh about 6 hours ago

GitMCP: Transforms any GitHub project into an MCP endpoint

Git-MCP is a command-line tool that allows developers to interact with Microsoft Clarity, a user behavior analytics platform, directly from their Git repositories. It enables users to capture user session recordings and access analytics data to better understand user interactions with their web applications.

github.com
9 1
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Tesla celebrates key milestone for 4680 battery cell production cost
ksec about 4 hours ago

Tesla celebrates key milestone for 4680 battery cell production cost

Tesla has achieved a significant milestone in the development of its 4680 battery cell, a key component of its future vehicle models. The article highlights the technical advancements and potential benefits of the 4680 cell, which is designed to improve energy density, power output, and manufacturing efficiency for Tesla's electric vehicles.

teslarati.com
9 2
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Agenda Behind the Facial Recognition Tech Used by ICE and the FBI Revealed
miles about 1 hour ago

Agenda Behind the Facial Recognition Tech Used by ICE and the FBI Revealed

The article explores the controversial use of Clearview AI's facial recognition technology by U.S. immigration and law enforcement agencies, raising concerns about privacy, civil liberties, and the company's ties to former Trump administration officials.

motherjones.com
9 2
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UK Home Office loses attempt to keep legal battle with Apple secret
chrisjj about 4 hours ago

UK Home Office loses attempt to keep legal battle with Apple secret

The UK Home Office has lost its attempt to keep its legal battle with Apple over an encryption dispute secret. The case involves the government's efforts to access encrypted data, which Apple has resisted on privacy grounds.

theguardian.com
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Russia's secret war in UK waters
AndrewDucker about 11 hours ago

Russia's secret war in UK waters

The article highlights Russia's increased presence and activities in UK waters, including the deployment of submarines, as part of its ongoing clandestine military operations against the UK. It suggests that this activity represents a 'secret war' between the two countries.

thetimes.com
8 1
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Study: Even richest Americans face shorter lifespans than European counterparts
car about 5 hours ago

Study: Even richest Americans face shorter lifespans than European counterparts

The article discusses the widening gap in mortality rates between the wealthy and the poor in the United States, highlighting how socioeconomic disparities have led to significant differences in life expectancy across income groups.

brown.edu
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