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Local LLMs versus offline Wikipedia

news.ycombinator.com Evan Hahn 2025-07-19 21:49:02

Two days ago, MIT Technology review published “How to run an LLM on your laptop”. It opens with an anecdote about using offline LLMs in an apocalypse scenario. “‘It’s like having a weird, condensed, faulty version of Wikipedia, so I can help reboot society with the help of my little USB stick,’ [Simon Willison] says.” This made me wonder: how do the sizes of local LLMs compare to the size of offline Wikipedia downloads? I compared some models from the Ollama library to various downloads on Kiw

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The best Samsung TVs of 2025: Expert tested for streaming, gaming, and more

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2025-07-19 22:00:15

Samsung is one of the biggest names in TVs, and the company rolls out some of the best-rated sets every year. More than a dozen new sets are part of its 2025 lineup, bringing stunning sizes, incredible specs, and some of the best picture quality we've ever seen. If you're looking for the best of the best, a budget model, or something in the middle, Samsung has a TV that will fit your needs. What is the best Samsung TV right now? ZDNET staff went hands-on with plenty of Samsung TV models, and o

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I avoid using LLMs as a publisher and writer

news.ycombinator.com Tomáš Baránek 2025-07-19 20:51:59

Now for my more detailed arguments. Reason 1: I don’t want to become cognitively lazy In a recent study by MIT researchers (Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt When Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task) demonstrated using LLMs when writing essays reduces the originality of the resulting work. More notably, when measured using an EEG, LLMs also diminish brain connectivity compared to when participants were allowed to use only their brains or a search engine. People who

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Sales Tax Holidays: 17 States Are Holding Tax-Free Back-to-School Shopping Events This Summer. Here's When

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-19 20:00:00

State sales tax holidays usually run for one weekend, though some states offer longer exemptions. Tharon Green/CNET If you haven't already started buying back-to-school essentials, shopping during a sales tax holiday can offer some extra savings. These tax-free shopping events typically center on back-to-school items, offering discounts on clothing, school supplies, laptops and athletic gear. This year, 17 states are participating in a tax-free event, with one starting this weekend, and two m

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My Early Time Testing the Galaxy Z Flip 7 Brought a Smashing Surprise

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-19 21:30:03

If you're concerned about how durable Samsung's foldable phones are, I'm here to tell you not to worry. And that's especially true when it comes to the new Galaxy Z Flip 7, which holds its own among today's best smartphones. After less than six hours with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, I accidentally performed my own informal drop test. At a catered affair in Brooklyn, I walked outside to get a view of the waterfront, and when I pulled the Z Flip 7 out of my pocket, I fumbled it. I watched helplessly as

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Samsung S95F OLED TV Review: Best Picture Quality for 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-19 23:00:00

8.9 / 10 SCORE Samsung S95F OLED TV $3,298 at Amazon $3,100 at Samsung $3,298 at B&H Photo-Video Pros Best picture quality I've ever tested Reduces reflections better than other OLED TVs Cons It's expensive Not as bright as the LG G5 in some cases OLED, or organic light-emitting diode, is a display technology used in everything from iPhones to gaming monitors to high-end TVs. It's good and getting even better. In 2025, two OLED TVs stand out -- Samsung's S95F and the LG G5. The LG G5 may be

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Here’s how to save on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 preorder

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2025-07-20 01:00:00

is an editor covering deals and commerce. He joined in 2018, and covers gaming, PCs, accessories, and more. The forthcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Samsung’s thinnest foldable yet. Our own Allison Johnson just published her full review ahead of the phone’s launch on July 25th, and while there’s certainly no denying it’s a spendy device, know that various carriers and retailers are offering a host of preorder incentives, many of which will expire at launch. Although the Z Fold 7 isn’t miles ahead of

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After six years, it’s finally time for me to switch back to a Pixel

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-20 01:00:53

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority In my five years working as an Android journalist, I’ve been known as the Samsung guy. That’s been an accurate description, but it may surprise you to learn that I used to be a Nexus/Pixel fanatic, using every Google flagship from the Nexus 6 to the Pixel 3XL. That changed toward the start of 2019, when I became tired of how unreliable Pixels were for me in a few areas and started to use Samsung phones exclusively. Recently, I got to spend a month with the Pi

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UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3 -- Everything to Know to Watch via Livestream

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-20 02:00:04

Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier go toe-to-toe for a third time on Saturday, with their eagerly awaited lightweight bout the headline act at UFC 318 in New Orleans. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch all of today's UFC 318 bill as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if it's not available where you are. Commonly regarded as the best fighter to never win an undisputed title, Louisiana native Poirier is set to bring the curtain down

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Samsung Fold 7 and Flip 7 replacement screen pricing makes a strong case for getting Care Plus

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-20 20:15:24

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 screen replacements will reportedly cost as much as $885 for the inner panel. While the Flip 7’s inner screen is much more affordable, even that will run nearly $400. Despite not even folding, the Fold 7’s exterior screen could cost a staggering $610 to repace. Smartphones today are at their most expensive, and while you can find plenty of very affordable options out there when it comes to traditional handsets, it’s the foldabl

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Sales Tax Holidays: Tax-Free Back-to-School Shopping Events Kick Off This Weekend

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-20 19:58:18

State sales tax holidays usually run for one weekend, though some states offer longer exemptions. Tharon Green/CNET If you haven't already started buying back-to-school essentials, shopping during a sales tax holiday can offer some extra savings. These tax-free shopping events typically center on back-to-school items, offering discounts on clothing, school supplies, laptops and athletic gear. This year, 17 states are participating in a tax-free event, with one starting this weekend, and two m

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Samsung’s top mid-ranger has finally arrived in the US after months of waiting

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-21 05:01:27

Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR After initially launching outside of the US, the Galaxy A56 5G is now available to order. The mid-ranger includes features like Circle to Search, Best Face, Auto Trim, and more. It’s available on Samsung’s website in Awesome Graphite or Awesome Lightgray. When Samsung launched this year’s A-series phones, the US got the Galaxy A26 5G and Galaxy A36 5G. Although the Galaxy A56 5G launched outside of the US, Samsung confirmed that the mid-ranger would come

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Galaxy Watch 8: My first days with Samsung's smartwatch have been promising

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-21 08:58:57

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Samsung announced its newest devices during its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9. That happened to fall on the second day of Amazon’s Prime Day event. Do big tech companies not know what the others are doing? Do they care? Do they like making the lives of tech reporters difficult? I did

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I ran with Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and it both humbled and motivated me

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-07-21 08:40:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic starts at $499.99, with the LTE model priced at $549.99. The physical rotating bezel is smooth, One UI contains new health metrics, and the cushion design is elegant. The display shrunk to 1.34 inches, it's rather expensive, and the bands are tough to secure in place. View now at Amazon Every other year Samsung rolls out a new Galaxy Watch with a physical rotating bezel. This year, we've got the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, with an attractiv

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A Huge New Lab in Sweden Is Testing the 6G-Powered Future of Connected Cars and Drones

gizmodo.com Oscar Collins 2025-07-21 17:24:01

Tucked away in the Swedish countryside is a facility quietly reshaping the future of global mobility. Owned by the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), AstaZero has just unveiled the world’s most advanced connected vehicle proving ground—an ambitious leap into a 6G-powered future where every movement on the road could be coordinated, controlled, and optimized in real time. AstaZero is not an average vehicle test track. It is a full-scale, independent research environment built to test the auto

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Lettuce Grow Indoor Farmstand Review: Grow Your Own

wired.com Kat Merck 2025-07-21 17:00:00

Upon receiving the Lettuce Grow Indoor Farmstand in the mail, I did not expect that I’d be enjoying some tea before I’d even unwrapped all the parts. “Is that … Zooey Deschanel? With a Dollar Tree Property Brother?” my husband asked, peering over my shoulder as I unpacked various tubes and parts. And indeed, among the boxes was a glossy handout of a slightly younger-looking Zooey, standing with a man who did vaguely resemble her current husband, Jonathan Scott, of Property Brothers fame. Turns

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Engadget review recap: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Panasonic S1 II, Samsung QS700F and more

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-21 21:16:41

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . We've been busy in the Engadget reviews department over the last few weeks, keeping up with Prime Day, product launches and the accumulating stack of devices on our desks. If you missed any of our in-depth testing recently, you can quickly catch up on the latest camera, laptop, phone a

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ACA health insurance will cost the average person 75% more next year

news.ycombinator.com Selena Simmons-Duffin 2025-07-21 21:21:03

ACA health insurance will cost the average person 75% more next year, research shows Valeriya/iStockphoto/Getty Images Health insurance premiums are going way up next year for people who buy their insurance on Healthcare.gov or the state-based marketplaces, according to an analysis out Friday. The average person who buys Affordable Care Act insurance will be paying 75% more for their premium, according to the analysis from KFF, a nonpartisan health policy research group. The insurers' narrat

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Ask HN: Any active COBOL devs here? What are you working on?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-21 21:05:55

COBOL legacy systems in finance and government are somewhat of a meme. However, I've never actually met a single person who's day job is to maintain one. I'd be curious to learn what systems are you working on?

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lsr: ls with io_uring

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-21 20:40:41

lsr ls(1) but with io_uring Installation lsr uses the zig build system. To install, you will need zig 0.14.0. To install for the local user (assuming $HOME/.local/bin is in $PATH ), run: zig build -Doptimize=ReleaseSmall --prefix $HOME/.local which will install lsr and the associated manpage appropriately. Replace $HOME/.local with your preferred installation directory. Usage lsr [options] [path] --help Print this message and exit --version Print the version string DISPLAY OPTIONS -1, --o

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I Tested the Galaxy Z Fold 7: It's Slim, Powerful and Surprisingly Practical

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-21 20:00:10

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.5 / 10 SCORE Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 $2,000 at Samsung Pros Thin 4.2mm design 200-megapixel main camera Powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor Durable build Cons Steep $2,000 price tag Same 4,400 mAh battery as last year's Fold 25-watt wired charging Samsung has achieved quite a feat with the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Yes, it's a spectacularly thin phone, bu

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My apologies, Samsung, I was unfamiliar with your Fold game

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-22 09:30:01

I spent a long time dismissing the Galaxy Z Fold as a ho-hum foldable that didn’t seem like it was interested in innovation. Maybe it’s because I’ve always been more of a fan of flip phones, but I never really felt like I wanted to give Samsung’s original foldable the time of day. And then, I got pushed out of my comfort zone. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 arrived on my doorstep, ready for review, and I decided to make the most of my adventure. I can’t believe I waited this long. After years of ignoring

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This MSI handheld could replace my gaming laptop, and not just for its more portable design

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-07-22 07:00:18

ZDNET's key takeaways The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is available through the company's online store and Amazon for $999. It stands tall as a high-performing gaming handheld with a vibrant touchscreen and unique design. However, its large size won't be for everyone, and there are a few software bugs. View now at MSI View now at Best Buy View now at B&H Photo and Video more buying choices When it launched in 2017, the Nintendo Switch had a massive impact on the gaming industry. It showed the world that it

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Arva AI (YC S24) Is Hiring an AI Research Engineer (London, UK)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-22 07:05:26

Location: In person, Central London, 4-5 days in office Type: Full-Time NB: We are able to sponsor visas Arva AI is revolutionising financial crime intelligence with our cutting-edge AI Agents. By automating manual human review tasks, we enhance operational efficiency and help financial institutions handle AML reviews, while cutting operational costs by 80%. As the AI Research Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in building and iterating on LLM-based and agentic features of our AI-powered c

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Our Galaxy Z Fold 7 opens perfectly flat, but shoppers are reporting issue with demo units

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-22 08:57:34

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Some shoppers have noticed that Galaxy Z Fold 7 demo units in stores aren’t opening fully flat, sparking concerns online. Other users, including our team, report no such issues, suggesting this might be limited to specific demo units. Samsung’s updated hinge design could still fall within the 178.5–181.5 degree opening range, but we’re awaiting official confirmation and durability specs. A number of shoppers are reporting that Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 dem

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Pre-order deals: Get up to $300 in Samsung credit with your Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Flip 7

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-22 09:56:42

Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority These offers are available directly from Samsung’s official website. The deals are available for all color versions available. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 + free 512GB upgrade and $300 in Samsung credits Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 + free 512GB upgrade and $300 in Samsung credits Thin, light, high-powered, and it folds! The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers an 8-inch OLED screen, a 200MP camera, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, and a 4,40

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Delaunay Mesh Generation (2012)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-19 18:01:26

Delaunay Mesh Generation Our book is a thorough guide to Delaunay refinement algorithms that are mathematically guaranteed to generate meshes with high quality, including triangular meshes in the plane, tetrahedral volume meshes, and triangular surface meshes embedded in three dimensions. It is also the most complete guide available to Delaunay triangulations and algorithms for constructing them. We have designed the book for two audiences: researchers, especially graduate students, and engin

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Microsoft Teams voice calls abused to push Matanbuchus malware

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-07-22 21:28:31

The Matanbuchus malware loader has been seen being distributed through social engineering over Microsoft Teams calls impersonating IT helpdesk. Matanbuchus is a malware-as-a-service operation seen promoted on the dark web first in early 2021. It was advertised as a $2,500 Windows loader that executes malicious payloads directly in memory to evade detection. In June 2022, threat analyst Brad Duncan reported that the malware loader was being used to deliver Cobalt Strike beacons in a large-scale

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The Pixel Watch 4 might not become e-waste if you damage it

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-23 01:30:44

Google is hosting its annual Pixel event on August 20, which will likely feature the Pixel 10 series and the Pixel Watch 4. The new Pixel phones are expected to retain the physical design of last year's phones, but a new report claims Google's smartwatch is getting an important hardware upgrade—it may finally be repairable. Google has stuck with the same design for all three generations of the Pixel Watch, making changes only to internal components, displays, and charging. Even with the year-to

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The chip powering Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold may have just been revealed by One UI 8 (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-23 05:30:07

Jonathan Feist / Android Authority TL;DR A new internal beta of One UI 8 has confirmed the chip that will appear in Samsung’s triple-screen foldable. “SM8750” appears next to the codename for the tri-fold. This is the model number for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. Samsung has been working on a triple-screen foldable phone, much like the HUAWEI Mate XT. Recently, there’s been a flurry of reports about the foldable, including our own story about the device being ready to be put into produ

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