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The bewildering phenomenon of declining quality

news.ycombinator.com Daniel Soufi 2025-07-20 13:10:51

It’s as if the smell of burnt plastic from a dollar store has permeated the world. Things are worse: chipboard furniture, T-shirts unrecognizable after a second wash, packaged foods with more preservatives than ingredients. Airplane seats turned into backrests. Automatic restroom lights that turn off at a whim. But also newspaper articles shamelessly written with ChatGPT and its algorithmic prose. Nothing is made to be loved. Only to be bought. In a study titled The Concept and Measurement of P

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The final season of Stranger Things now has an action-packed trailer

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-26 15:13:55

It's time to break out that 1980s playlist. The last season of the Netflix hit Stranger Things finally has a trailer . It's been nearly a decade since the show premiered and it looks like it's going out with a bang. This trailer is absolutely packed with action, showing many fan favorite characters in mortal peril of one kind or another. Season four ended with one heck of a cliffhanger so, of course, things pick up from there. The footage depicts all kinds of supernatural chaos impacting the sm

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No One Is Safe in the First Teaser for ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-07-26 19:00:22

The beginning of the end for Stranger Things draws near as Netflix unleashes the first teaser for its hit franchise’s return. Hawkins’ heroes are back in action as Vecna’s Curse expands outside of the Upside Down. Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin), Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo), and Will (Noah Schapp) will need to outrun the looming threat to save those they love, but will one superpowered girl be enough? Take a look at the edge-of-your-seat thrills in the t

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Get the macOS Finder to Do Just About Anything by Typing Natural Language Commands

wired.com Justin Pot 2025-07-27 12:30:00

I'm genuinely not sure if large language models—often referred to as “AI” in shorthand—are the future of computing. But I also don't think chatbots are how people will use this technology in the years to come. Substage, an indie Mac application by developer Joseph Humfrey, is a simple app that points to a potential alternative—one that's useful right now. This application floats under every Finder window, meaning you see it only when you're browsing files in macOS. You can type English-languag

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Now you can just tell SmartThings how to automate your home

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-08-11 23:00:00

Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked this week, Samsung is announcing several new features coming to its smart home platform, SmartThings, including the ability to create routines using natural language. That means you’ll be able to simply tell SmartThings what you want your smart home to do, and it’ll take care of all the complicated details for you. Samsung also announced updates to its Apple Watch app, a new dark mode for the SmartThings app on iOS, and more features coming to SmartThings Find, its locat

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We're Not Innovating, We're Just Forgetting Slower

news.ycombinator.com About Brian Tristam Williams 2025-08-13 04:13:25

We’ve mistaken complexity for progress — and forgotten how things really work. A 41-year-old home computer still boots instantly, while today’s “smart” tech buckles under its own abstractions. My Texas Instruments TI-99/4A Home Computer still boots. Forty-one years after I first plugged it into our family’s wood-grain TV, it fires up in less than two seconds, ready to accept commands in TI BASIC. No updates required. No cloud connectivity. No subscription fees. No ads. Just pure, determinis

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‘Stranger Things’ Hellfire Club Catch-Up: Season One

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-08-14 18:13:36

Welcome to io9’s summer cram session for Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers’ Netflix phenomenon, which will return this November to Netflix for its final season. To honor the Hawkins gang’s late, great, guitar-shredding Dungeon Master Eddie (Joseph Quinn), this rewatch shall be coined the Hellfire Club Catch-Up. With part one of season 5 a few months out, it seems fitting to get started now. Read on for io9’s guide to everything you need to remember from the show’s 2016 debut. Season one of S

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‘Death Stranding 2: On the Beach’ Composer Had Free Rein to Make a Headbanging Soundtrack

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2025-08-14 18:45:04

Hideo Kojima‘s long-anticipated sequel Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is out now on PlayStation 5. While the game itself poses the question of whether the world should be connected, gamers on social media are coming to life with every neat gameplay secret and discovery they unearth in every nook and cranny of the game. Speaking of connections, io9 spoke with On the Beach composer Ludvig Forssell, whose credits include Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain as well as Mamoru Hosoda‘s 2022 animate

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‘Foundation’ Season 3 Digs Into What It’s Like for a Robot to Have an Existential Crisis

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-08-19 23:45:02

Foundation, Apple TV+’s adaptation of the famed Isaac Asimov novels, takes place in a galaxy facing an imminent, mathematically predicted age of darkness. It’s troubling, especially for Empire, the genetic dynasty of clones named Cleon that’s been in power for centuries, but it’s not as bad as all-out extinction. But as season three begins, certain among Foundation‘s characters learn the math has changed, and total doomsday is all but certain. Some react to this news—signaled by worrisome chang

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Behold, a Script for ‘The Batman Part II’

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-08-24 07:31:19

It feels like the only thing we’ve heard about The Batman Part II for years now is that various people are waiting on a script to be delivered. Now, with all the energy of a schoolboy rushing to file homework that was due earlier in the week, Reeves has provided evidence: some words that will potentially be in The Batman Part II exist. Reeves took to social media this afternoon to seemingly confirm that the latest version of his sequel to the 2022 DC film was finally ready to be sent off to Jam

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Google's new AI app Doppl lets you try on outfits virtually

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-25 11:00:14

Google Labs is making virtual outfit try ons available to all with a new experimental AI app called Doppl, the company announced in a blog post. You can upload a photo of yourself and any outfit to see how it will look on you and can even create an AI-generated video of yourself and the clothing in motion. To use it, first upload a full-body photo of yourself, then choose photos or screen shots of outfits. For instance, you can screenshot or download photos from sources like Pinterest or clothi

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Show HN: Zenta – Mindfulness for Terminal Users

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-25 17:28:28

🧘 zenta Mindfulness that fits your coding flow When your mind wanders while coding, simply return to breath. No tracking, no metrics, no disruption—just pure awareness in your terminal. The noticing itself is the practice. ✨ ⚡ Quick Start # Install git clone https://github.com/e6a5/zenta.git && cd zenta && make install-system # Set up zen aliases echo " alias breath='zenta now --quick' " >> ~ /.zshrc echo " alias breathe='zenta now' " >> ~ /.zshrc echo " alias reflect='zenta reflect' " >> ~

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TikTok user donates AirTag-tracked sneakers to Red Cross, things get… interesting

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-26 15:27:29

Ever wonder where your donated clothes actually go? One TikTok user decided to find out by slipping an AirTag inside a pair of sneakers, dropping them off at a Red Cross bin, and tracking their journey with the Find My app. In a now-viral video (via MacMagazine), TikTok user Moe.Ha documents how he tucked an AirTag into a pair of sneakers before dropping them off at a Red Cross donation bin in Munich. Five days and a few border crossings later, the sneakers resurfaced in a second-hand shop near

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Can No-Buy July Help You Save Money? It Can Do So Much More

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-27 19:00:00

Buying only the basics was easier -- and way more fun -- than I ever thought it could be. Jeffrey Hazelwood/CNET No-buy challenges have been around for a while but they're getting a new burst of energy this summer. Social media users are inviting newbies and veterans alike to curb overconsumption and save money with "no-buy July." Also called "low-buy July," the challenge doesn't mean spending no money at all. After all, you can't avoid paying for essentials like housing, food and utilities. B

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Anker’s 14-in-1 Prime Docking Station Hits a New Record Low as June Deals Wrap Up for a Limited Time

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2025-09-01 07:10:15

There are a surprising number of ways in which you can make your modern life a little bit more convenient. There are things like robot vacuums and great air fryers, sure, but sometimes the upgrades need to be a little less exciting, but a little more efficient. If you work from home or just have a small desk at work, sometimes you just need a bit more utility, and we’ve got an excellent deal for you today. See at Amazon The Anker Prime Docking Station would normally cost you $270, but thanks t

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6 Fabrics That Will Keep You Fashionably Cool in the Summer Heat

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-01 10:17:04

This summer is predicted to be hotter than normal, so you may want to stock up on cooling clothing for when you're outdoors, sleeping or if you don't have air conditioning. Cooling clothing often has properties like temperature regulation and is made from specific cooling fabrics to help you stay sweat-free even when the sun is beating down. These items can also be helpful if you're working out in the heat. How do cooling clothes work? Your body temperature going down is what gives you the sen

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Show HN: I'm a doctor and built a responsive breathing app for anxiety and sleep

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-03 17:40:15

** App of the Day, March 2025 ** – Apple ** Featured in Mashable, TechCrunch, ItsNiceThat and WePresent ** Feel happier & healthier with Lungy — the breathing app that recognizes and responds to your breath, helping you feel calmer and more relaxed. Developed by doctors, Lungy has been featured in 40+ countries, is trusted by over 100k users. It was reviewed as “The Most Beautiful Breathing App” - find out why by trying Lungy today! It’s simple: breathe into your iPhone and watch how y

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘ClosetLog’ helps you manage your wardrobe in a smarter way

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2025-09-03 18:30:00

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. ClosetLog provides you with all of the information you need to know about your wardrobe, and helps you make better decisions on what you should wear. It’s a useful little tool, and helps you balance what you’re wearing on a day-to-day basis. Top features ClosetLog is built with the intention of providi

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On memes, mimetic desire, and why it's always that deep

news.ycombinator.com Caitlyn Clark 2025-09-02 07:23:52

When filmmaker and scholar Hito Steyerl wrote her manifesto “In Defense of the Poor Image” in 2009, internet memes were only in their infancy. But in the years since, the meme has become the dominant form of the poor image — “an illicit fifth-generation bastard of an original image.” Of the poor image, Steyerl wrote: Altogether, poor images present a snapshot of the affective condition of the crowd, its neurosis, paranoia, and fear, as well as its craving for intensity, fun, and distraction. T

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Career advice, or something like it

news.ycombinator.com Marc Brooker 2025-09-04 14:37:53

My name is Marc Brooker. I've been writing code, reading code, and living vicariously through computers for as long as I can remember. I like to build things that work. I also dabble in machining, welding, cooking and skiing.I'm currently an engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Seattle, where I work on databases, serverless, and serverless databases. Before that, I worked on EC2 and EBS.All opinions are my own. Career advice, or something like it If I could offer you a single piece of care

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Apple’s AirTag 4-Pack Returns to Its Last Prime Day Price, Each Tag Costs Less Than Buying Separately

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2025-09-08 03:10:02

We’ve all lost stuff, right? It’s so easy to do even without factoring in things like kids taking things and flushing them down the toilet, or cats knocking precious items behind impossible-to-move furniture. The worst part is not knowing where these things are, but there are a few modern ways to get over that issue, thanks to things like Apple AirTags. See at Amazon If you’re an Apple user who is prone to misplacing things, or having them misplaced on your behalf, then we’ve got an incredible

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The Xbox Ally's Biggest Specs Upgrade Could Just Be Better Windows 11 for Handhelds

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-10 11:00:11

The same thing that makes Windows gaming handhelds desirable also holds them back. It's never been the hardware. The designs aren't perfect in a lot of the devices -- even the best of the lot, the Asus ROG Ally and ROG Ally X, which are the basis of the forthcoming ROG Xbox Ally -- but they're generally playable. The culprit has always been Windows. It simply isn't an operating system designed for a dedicated gaming handheld, and that needs to change. Of course, we'd all love the Xbox Ally to

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How you breathe is like a fingerprint that can identify you

news.ycombinator.com Basilio 2025-09-10 08:41:31

Every breath you take ... could add to a breathing pattern that is unique to you, a study finds.Credit: Anusak Laowilas/NurPhoto via Getty Like the swirls in fingerprints, a person’s breathing pattern might be unique to them — offering a way not only to identify individuals, but also to identify some of their physical and mental traits. A team of researchers measured the breathing of 97 healthy people for 24 hours, and found that they could identify participants with relatively high accuracy f

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The default TV setting you should turn off immediately - and why experts recommend it

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-09-12 19:38:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET For many people, motion smoothing on TVs is only appropriate for gaming and watching live sports; enthusiasts typically prefer turning off the feature to watch anything else because it can detract from the filmmaker's original intent, making on-screen images seem artificial or hyper-realistic. This is what's called the "soap opera effect." Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing so makes such a big difference) It's a perfectly descriptive metaphor that probably requ

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Alexa von Tobel has high hopes for ‘fintech 3.0’

techcrunch.com Anthony Ha 2025-09-15 08:28:44

It’s been 10 years since Alexa von Tobel sold her financial planning startup Learnvest to Northwestern Mutual for $250 million. Since then, von Tobel became Northwestern Mutual’s first chief digital officer, then chief innovation officer, before launching an early-stage venture firm of her own, Inspired Capital, with former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker. She’s also a New York Times bestelling author, and she’s about to launch a new interview podcast, “Inspired with Alexa von Tobel.”

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Samsung snuck in a surprise for its latest SmartThings app update

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-16 07:46:32

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has rolled out a sizeable update to the SmartThings mobile app. The changelog mentions a new Home Life survey, improved routine configurations, sharing Galaxy Tag location, and easier navigation of SmartThings Map View. Not listed in the changelog is support for SmartThings in Now Bar and Live Notifications. If you haven’t seen it yet, be on the lookout for a new update for the SmartThings mobile app. The smart home app has recently received a

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If the moon were only 1 pixel: A tediously accurate solar system model (2014)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-17 09:40:05

Sun Mercury Venus Earth You Are Here Moon Mars Jupiter Io Europa Ganymede Callisto Saturn Titan Uranus Neptune Pluto (we still love you) That was about 10 million km (6,213,710 mi) just now. Pretty empty out here. Here comes our first planet... As it turns out, things are pretty far apart. We’ll be coming up on a new planet soon. Sit tight. Most of space is just space. Halfway home. Destination: Mars! It would take about seven months to travel this di

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Designers speak out about Apple’s Liquid Glass design

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-09-18 12:50:47

With such a significant update to the look and feel of Apple devices, it’s not surprising that design and UI professionals have things to say about the new Liquid Glass design language. As you might expect, views are mixed, but it’s notable how willing people are to give Apple time to refine the look based on reactions to the early betas … Wired spoke to a number of designers, and most see it as a bold and fresh look. Serhii Popov, a design-first software engineer at MacPaw […] is overall ena

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Queerness Wasn’t a Consideration in ‘Andor’ Season 2’s Most Controversial Death

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-09-19 20:15:24

When the heist on Ghorman went wrong on Andor season two, it only took one bad call for tragedy to strike. In the case of rebel leader Cinta Kaz (Varadu Sethu), her life was snuffed out in an instant when a misfire took her down. In a story about the early days of Star Wars Rebels uniting against the Empire, anyone was fair game, and it’s something that show creator Tony Gilroy and writer Beau Willimon affirmed in conversation with Vulture, when discussing Cinta’s death as one of the franchise’s

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David Harbour Is More Than Ready for ‘Stranger Things’ to Be Over

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-09-19 22:30:10

David Harbour has been acting professionally for over two decades—he was nominated for a Tony in 2005—but his big break came with Stranger Things. Harbour’s portrayal of Sheriff Jim Hopper immediately endeared him to viewers, and over the show’s run we’ve seen Hawkins, Indiana’s top cop morph from boozy sad sack to strict but loving dad to supernatural beastie-fighting hero to Siberian prison escapee, plus a little romantic tension with Winona Ryder’s character on the side. And since Stranger T

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TikTok user donates AirTag-tracked sneakers to Red Cross, things get… interesting

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