Is Mozilla trying hard to kill itself?
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AI's real superpower: consuming, not creating
The article discusses the emerging AI consumption paradigm, where AI systems are integrated into various products and services, allowing users to benefit from AI capabilities seamlessly. It explores the challenges and opportunities presented by this shift in how people interact with and leverage AI technology.
FTX insider Caroline Ellison has been moved out of prison
Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research and a key figure in the collapse of FTX, is expected to be released from prison in 2025 after pleading guilty to federal charges related to the crypto exchange's downfall. Her cooperation with authorities has been cited as a factor in her relatively short sentence compared to FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried.
A Guide to Magnetizing N48 Magnets in Ansys Maxwell
The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to magnetize N48 magnets using ANSYS Maxwell. It covers the process of creating a datasheet, setting up the simulation, and analyzing the demagnetization characteristics of the magnets.
P: Formal Modeling and Analysis of Distributed (Event-Driven) Systems
P is a programming language for concurrent and distributed systems, designed to improve reliability and correctness. The article discusses the key features and design principles of P, which aims to simplify the development of complex concurrent systems.
Learning the oldest programming language (2024)
The article discusses the benefits of learning the Fortran programming language, highlighting its strengths in scientific computing, numerical analysis, and high-performance applications. It provides an overview of Fortran's history, features, and potential use cases, making it a valuable resource for those interested in exploring this established language.
Belarusian Secret Service spied on cell phones
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Frog gut bacterium eliminates cancer tumors in mice with a single dose
Researchers have discovered that certain microbes found in frogs and reptiles exhibit anti-cancer properties, suggesting the potential for developing new cancer treatments by studying these natural microbial defenses against the disease.
The Lost Generation
The article explores the concept of the 'Lost Generation', a term used to describe the disillusionment and alienation experienced by young adults in the aftermath of World War I. It examines the societal and cultural factors that contributed to this phenomenon and its lasting impact on the literary and artistic movements of the time.
Show HN: Rekapu – Learn while procrastinating. Answer flashcard to unblock sites
Hi HN!
I built Rekapu to learn Polish after moving from Ukraine to Poland. The problem is - I work remotely for US companies in English, and most people around me speak English or I can use self-service checkouts, so there's basically zero pressure to actually learn. But I wanted to improve.
Being honest with myself, I had to acknowledge that with my cooked attention span, relying on willpower or strict schedules just wasn't going to work. The insight: My most consistent habit is procrastinating on HN, Twitter, and news sites. It happens automatically every day, regardless of my mood or motivation. I don't plan these procrastination sessions - they just happen. So I thought: what if I couple learning with procrastination? Make it as small as possible - just one flashcard per session, get a small dopamine hit, and proceed.
How it works: When you visit a blocked site, Rekapu shows you one flashcard. Answer it, get N minutes of access. Repeat. Unlike traditional blockers that redirect you to a new page (losing scroll position and context), Rekapu uses an overlay - after answering, you continue exactly where you left off. And it felt good. Each procrastination session started feeling less guilty because at least I'm learning vocabulary and doing something good for myself every day without relying on willpower or motivation. It just happens natively. And it works so well for me that I keep using it, so I decided to share it.
Main features: Spaced repetition (Again/Hard/Good/Easy ratings) Import Anki .apkg decks with media Google TTS support (BYOK) - great for languages Cloze deletion cards Activity streaks & daily goals Everything stored locally (IndexedDB), no servers, no tracking
Tech: TypeScript, React + Chakra UI, IndexedDB. Landing built with Astro.
Links: Chrome: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/lbbjjejkepnemhcbhcc... Website: https://rekapu.com/en/ GitHub: https://github.com/k-tkachov/rekapu
Free and open-source (GPL-3.0). Would you give it a try or should I just keep it as a personal tool?
It from Bit, Bit from It
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You're 25-35 years old? You're running out of time
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'Twitter never left:' X sues Operation Bluebird for trademark infringement
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What happened to iRobot can happen to anyone
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GuardDuty Extended Threat Detection uncovers cryptomining campaign on AWS
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LG TV users baffled by unremovable Microsoft Copilot installation
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TikTok unlawfully tracks your shopping habits – and your use of dating apps
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FBI investigates founder accused of using VC money to pay for house and wedding
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Norman Podhoretz, 1930-2025
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Boot manager RefindPlus is a fork of rEFInd that provides extended functionality
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