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It’s time to free JavaScript (2024)
pavelai about 12 hours ago

It’s time to free JavaScript (2024)

The article discusses the concept of 'letter' in JavaScript, exploring its various applications and providing examples of how it can be used to create and manipulate strings in a concise and efficient manner.

javascript.tm
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PGlite – Embeddable Postgres
dsego about 10 hours ago

PGlite – Embeddable Postgres

PGLite is an open-source PostgreSQL client library that provides a simple and lightweight interface for working with PostgreSQL databases. It is designed to be easy to use and integrate into various applications, making it a popular choice for developers who need to interact with PostgreSQL databases.

pglite.dev
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RAM is so expensive, Samsung won't even sell it to Samsung
sethops1 about 8 hours ago

RAM is so expensive, Samsung won't even sell it to Samsung

The article discusses the ongoing global shortage of DRAM (dynamic random-access memory) chips, which has led to skyrocketing prices and Samsung refusing to sell its own DRAM products to its other divisions. This shortage has significantly impacted the computer and electronics industries.

pcworld.com
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Microsoft drops AI sales targets in half after salespeople miss their quotas
OptionOfT about 5 hours ago

Microsoft drops AI sales targets in half after salespeople miss their quotas

Microsoft is scaling back its sales targets for AI-powered chatbot agents, as customers are hesitant to adopt unproven technologies. The company is facing challenges in convincing enterprises to integrate these AI assistants into their operations and workflows.

arstechnica.com
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Why are 38 percent of Stanford students saying they're disabled?
delichon about 3 hours ago

Why are 38 percent of Stanford students saying they're disabled?

The article explores the increasing number of Stanford students claiming to have disabilities, examining potential factors such as the university's disability accommodations, a changing societal view of disabilities, and the potential incentives or pressures for students to seek disability status.

reason.com
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Tunnl.gg
klipitkas about 11 hours ago

Tunnl.gg

Tunnl.gg is a website that provides a platform for gamers to buy, sell, and trade in-game items and assets. The platform offers secure transactions, a user-friendly interface, and a community-driven approach to the virtual goods economy.

tunnl.gg
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Bootloader Unlock Wall of Shame
thunderbong about 5 hours ago

Bootloader Unlock Wall of Shame

The article discusses a 'Wall of Shame' created by the Zenfyr developer to highlight smartphone manufacturers that have implemented bootloader unlock restrictions, making it difficult for users to customize their devices. The summary focuses on the main points of the article without revealing all the details.

github.com
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Multivox: Volumetric Display
jk_tech about 4 hours ago

Multivox: Volumetric Display

Multivox is an open-source voice synthesizer that allows users to create custom voices and soundscapes. The project aims to provide a flexible and accessible platform for audio experimentation and creative expression.

github.com
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Functional Quadtrees
lbj about 8 hours ago

Functional Quadtrees

The article explores the implementation of a functional quadtree data structure in Clojure, a powerful Lisp-based programming language. It discusses the key aspects of the quadtree, such as its recursive nature, spatial partitioning, and its applications in areas like game development and computer graphics.

lbjgruppen.com
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Fighting the age-gated internet
geox about 7 hours ago

Fighting the age-gated internet

https://archive.md/nDeuh

wired.com
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Proxmox Datacenter Manager 1.0 available
speckx about 5 hours ago

Proxmox Datacenter Manager 1.0 available

Proxmox, a leading provider of open-source virtualization solutions, has announced the release of Proxmox Datacenter Manager 1.0, a comprehensive platform for managing and orchestrating virtualized environments across multiple servers and cloud infrastructures.

proxmox.com
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The Free Software Foundation Europe deleted its account on X
latexr about 5 hours ago

The Free Software Foundation Europe deleted its account on X

The article discusses the European Union's new mandatory labeling requirements for software, which aim to provide transparency about the software's origins, maintenance, and security updates. The labels will help consumers make informed decisions about the software they use.

fsfe.org
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Launch HN: Browser Buddy (YC W24) – A recommendation system for Internet writing
alien0006 about 4 hours ago

Launch HN: Browser Buddy (YC W24) – A recommendation system for Internet writing

Hey HN! We're Arnav and Jeremy and we're building Browser Buddy, a recommendation system you can chat with to find quality Internet writing based on your interests and aspirations.

As we've grown up, this writing was a source of inspiration that helped us discover ideas and opportunities we didn't even know we were looking for (ex. applying to YC because of PG's essays).

But despite so many new creators and websites coming online, the best of the open Internet remains hard-to-find, scattered across personal sites (https://www.paulgraham.com/, https://www.eugenewei.com/), niche publications (https://www.noemamag.com/, https://worksinprogress.co/), and various independent publishing platforms (https://bearblog.dev/, https://substack.com/, https://medium.com/). Outside of "social" media platforms, there's very high friction to get into a new subject or stumble upon credible people who write about your interests.

We feel there should be an easier (and mobile-friendly) way to find fantastic media and curate this intentional, interesting information diet for yourself.

Browser Buddy is an iOS app that curates this interesting, thought-provoking writing for you from across the Internet. It's particularly good to explore topics like programming, startups, math, philosophy, machine learning, and design.

Here's a demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmEeo4mjc7U

Here are some example recommendations:

"I'm trying to grow my early stage consumer internet company": https://cdixon.org/2015/01/31/come-for-the-tool-stay-for-the... https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-the-biggest-consumer-...

"I want to learn how to build beautiful web interfaces": https://frankchimero.com/blog/2015/the-webs-grain/ https://alistapart.com/article/responsive-web-design/

"Teach me the history of the Internet": https://www.mic.com/impact/how-geocities-webrings-made-the-9... https://computerhistory.org/blog/history-of-the-future-octob...

"I'm trying to read more about games and game theory": https://franklantz.substack.com/p/playing-balatro https://joecarlsmith.com/2022/03/16/on-expected-utility-part...

"I've been getting into network science and network theory": https://www.ribbonfarm.com/2010/10/27/warrens-plazas-and-the... https://www.strangeloopcanon.com/p/seeing-like-a-network

We trained a language model to recommend webpages how people do through hyperlinks. Hyperlinks can be an expressive way to describe a webpage (https://www.ribbonfarm.com/2009/07/01/the-rhetoric-of-the-hy...), but there's a lot of spam and low-quality linking online that would serve as bad training examples. We found the structure of the link graph to still be a fantastic way to understand what content is salient, and used it heavily to filter and build our dataset. The resulting model is best for expressive, exploratory queries where you describe what you are looking for (like a prompt to an LLM) rather than entering in keywords (like a search on Google). This model is the main "curation" step in our system that picks from our index of ~150 million (and growing) webpages.

We built Browser Buddy to try and recreate the feeling of getting a thoughtful recommendation from a smart friend. Our early users have described it as a "refreshing stream of timely and timeless writing", "serendipitous discovery", "rabbit holes that feel joyfully unfunneled". We are iterating on the concept and how it's presented, but we really value the HN community and would love to hear what you all think:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/browser-buddy/id6752281959

Thank you for your time and being a part of the Internet we love!

Jeremy (jeremy@browserbuddy.com) and Arnav (arnav@browserbuddy.com)

browserbuddy.com
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Show HN: I analyzed 8k near-death experiences with AI and made them listenable
mikias about 6 hours ago

Show HN: I analyzed 8k near-death experiences with AI and made them listenable

Noeticmap is an online mapping platform that provides interactive and comprehensive maps for various regions around the world, offering users detailed information and analysis on topics such as demographics, infrastructure, and economic data.

noeticmap.com
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NextJS Security Vulnerability
connor11528 about 10 hours ago

NextJS Security Vulnerability

The article discusses a vulnerability in Next.js, a popular React framework, that allows for unauthorized access to server-side resources. The vulnerability has been patched, and users are advised to update their Next.js applications to the latest version to mitigate the issue.

nextjs.org
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Hammersmith Bridge – Where did 25,000 vehicles go?
tobr about 2 hours ago

Hammersmith Bridge – Where did 25,000 vehicles go?

The article discusses the ongoing challenges and repairs of the Hammersmith Bridge in London, which has been closed to vehicle traffic since 2019 due to structural issues. It highlights the complex engineering and financial obstacles involved in restoring the historic bridge and the impact on the local community.

nickmaini.substack.com
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EU's Top Court Just Made It Impossible to Run a User-Generated Platform Legally
alsetmusic about 1 hour ago

EU's Top Court Just Made It Impossible to Run a User-Generated Platform Legally

The European Union's top court has ruled that online platforms are liable for copyright infringement by their users, making it virtually impossible to legally operate a user-generated content platform in the EU. This decision is seen as a significant blow to the future of the internet and online free expression.

techdirt.com
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US will now review H-1B applicants' social media – require them to make public
JKCalhoun about 2 hours ago

US will now review H-1B applicants' social media – require them to make public

The U.S. government plans to review social media profiles of H-1B visa applicants starting in 2025, as part of an effort to scrutinize the visa program and the people seeking to work in the country on temporary visas.

businessinsider.com
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Porsche Owners in Russia Unable to Start Cars After System Failure
atakan_gurkan about 4 hours ago

Porsche Owners in Russia Unable to Start Cars After System Failure

Hundreds of Porsche owners in Russia were unable to start their cars due to a system failure, highlighting the challenges faced by luxury car owners in the country.

themoscowtimes.com
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Meta reportedly plans to slash Metaverse budget by up to 30%, includes layoff
donsupreme about 2 hours ago

Meta reportedly plans to slash Metaverse budget by up to 30%, includes layoff

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is reportedly planning to slash its budget for the Metaverse project by up to 30%, signaling a shift in the company's priorities as it faces economic challenges and pressure from investors to focus on its core business.

techcrunch.com
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