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Python classes aren’t always the best solution

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-12 17:41:09

Python is an incredibly versatile programming language known for its simplicity and readability. Among its features, the ability to use classes for object-oriented programming is both powerful and frequently recommended. However, classes aren’t always the best solution. In many cases, Python’s built-in types, functions, and standard library modules provide simpler, cleaner alternatives. Here are several scenarios where you might not need a Python class: Simple Data Containers: Use Named Tuples

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Revisiting Moneyball

news.ycombinator.com Pardis Noorzad 2026-01-12 20:22:15

You can build a player in aggregate. The A’s discovered they could construct effective offensive production by combining players with complementary skills rather than seeking complete players. This insight challenged the traditional scouting preference for “five-tool players” who could hit for average, hit for power, run, field, and throw. Instead of expensive superstars, the A’s assembled a roster where different players contributed specific, undervalued skills: Scott Hatteberg: Exceptional

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Air Force unit suspends use of Sig Sauer pistol after shooting death of airman

news.ycombinator.com New Hampshire Public Radio 2026-01-12 16:16:03

A major division of the U.S. Air Force is immediately suspending use of a gun made by New Hampshire-based Sig Sauer, following a fatal shooting on a Wyoming base over the weekend. The general in charge of the Air Force Global Strike Command, which comprises more than 33,000 personnel, said in a memo on Monday that he would be pausing the use of Sig Sauer’s M18 pistol immediately pending a “comprehensive review” of the weapon. A spokesperson confirmed the pause on the weapon is directly related

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Best Earplugs for Sleeping You Can Buy in 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 14:25:00

Waking refreshed and ready to take on the day means getting a good night's sleep first, and that can be surprisingly difficult. Whether your partner has a tendency to snore, you're in need of a new mattress or just want to block out the howl of jet engines as you head on a summer vacation, one possible solution is a good pair of earplugs. Some people resort to wearing a pair of wireless earbuds, but that's suboptimal for all kinds of reasons. After all, quality sleep is essential for your health

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Musk's Starlink hit with outage day after rollout of T-Mobile satellite service

cnbc.com Chris Eudaily 2026-01-13 00:39:48

Elon Musk's satellite internet service Starlink said it had a "network outage" on Thursday. The company said it was working on a solution. There were more than 60,000 reports of an outage on Downdetector, a site that logs issues. Starlink is owned and operated by SpaceX, which is also run by Musk. Musk apologized for the outage on his social media platform X and said, "Service will be restored shortly." Musk posted earlier Thursday that the company's direct-to-cell-phone service was "growing

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Google’s second Android Canary release is already out for Pixel devices

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-13 00:33:48

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Google announced its Android Canary testing program earlier this month. Testers get access to cutting-edge features that still may not be stable enough for regular use. Today Google shares that its second Android Canary release is now available. Two weeks ago, Google introduced a new track for Android testing, as it expanded its existing Android Beta program to also begin offering Android Canary builds. Representing Google’s very latest, still very muc

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New Koske Linux malware hides in cute panda images

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-13 00:54:10

A new Linux malware named Koske may have been developed with artificial intelligence and is using seemingly benign JPEG images of panda bears to deploy malware directly into system memory. Researchers from cybersecurity company AquaSec analyzed Koske and described it as "a sophhisticated Linux threat." Based on the observed adaptive behavior, the researchers believe that the malware was developed using large language models (LLMs) or automation frameworks. Koske’s purpose is to deploy CPU and

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You might not need a Python class

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-12 23:41:09

Python is an incredibly versatile programming language known for its simplicity and readability. Among its features, the ability to use classes for object-oriented programming is both powerful and frequently recommended. However, classes aren’t always the best solution. In many cases, Python’s built-in types, functions, and standard library modules provide simpler, cleaner alternatives. Here are several scenarios where you might not need a Python class: Simple Data Containers: Use Named Tuples

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One of the Rarest Pokemon in History Is Coming to Pokemon TCG Pocket

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 22:53:12

No honest person can resist the attraction of Pokemon Gold. That's why Pokemon TCG Pocket's Wisdom of Sea and Sky expansion set is going all in on generation two when it arrives on July 29. This set will be one of the game's larger offerings, featuring more than 200 cards. I'm sure that has the most ravenous collectors breathing a sigh of relief, since the past two expansions -- Eevee Grove and Extradimensional Crisis -- have both had smaller complimentary card lists to build on Celestial Guard

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Here's What You Should Know About iOS 18.6 Before iOS 26 Releases This Fall

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 22:57:43

Apple's iOS 18.6 will likely be released soon, ahead of its iOS 26 this fall, but the company's July 21 iOS 18.6 release candidate didn't change much on the iPhones of developers and beta testers. While iOS 26 will bring a major redesign to iPhones, the latest iOS 18.6 beta is filled with bug and security fixes, so developers and beta testers shouldn't expect new features. Apple/Screenshot by CNET Because this is a beta, I recommend downloading it on something other than your primary device. T

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PS5 Beta Update Brings Simultaneous DualSense Controller Pairing to Multiple Devices

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 23:16:00

A system update for those in the PS5 beta program will enable a new feature for the DualSense or DualSense Edge controller, allowing it to be paired with multiple devices at the same time and quickly switch between them. Beta participants will get access to the new feature on Friday. The DualSense controller can be connected to several devices via Bluetooth that aren't the PS5, including computers (PC, Mac), and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. However, you can only connect to one o

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Starlink satellite internet service is down everywhere

theverge.com Richard Lawler 2026-01-13 00:46:11

is a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget. Since around 3:30PM ET on Thursday, Starlink users have reported they can’t connect to SpaceX’s satellite internet service. The Starlink website first confirmed the issue with a banner message saying “Starlink is currently experiencing a service outage. Our team is investigating.” On X, Starlink posted a more detailed message at 4:05PM ET

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America’s AI watchdog is losing its bite

technologyreview.com James O'Donnell 2026-01-13 04:59:09

It found that the security giant Evolv lied about the accuracy of its AI-powered security checkpoints, which are used in stadiums and schools but failed to catch a seven-inch knife that was ultimately used to stab a student. It went after the facial recognition company Intellivision, saying the company made unfounded claims that its tools operated without gender or racial bias. It fined startups promising bogus “AI lawyer” services and one that sold fake product reviews generated with AI. These

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Google will use AI to organize search results with Web Guide

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-13 05:11:35

Google's latest AI adventure is a new option for search. Web Guide is a new way that Google will organize search results based on analysis by a dedicated version of its Gemini artificial intelligence tool. The claim in the announcement is that AI can help surface the most relevant content, but it could also be a new way for Google to control what websites get prime billing in results. In the graphic shared alongside the blog post announcing this Search Labs experiment, the company showed cluste

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‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Charts a Seafaring Course for Season 2

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-01-13 05:08:35

It was no surprise when Percy Jackson and the Olympians was renewed for a second season in early 2024—the Disney+ series was a hit when it premiered back in 2023, building on the popularity of Rick Riordan‘s fantasy-adventure novel series. Then—earlier this year, before season two even arrived—it was renewed for a third installment. That’s a huge boost of confidence for all involved, and the excitement came through in the show’s San Diego Comic-Con panel, held in the cavernous Hall H. Here’s Di

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Google’s new “Web Guide” will use AI to organize your search results

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-13 05:51:17

Search is changing at a breakneck pace, with Google rolling out new AI features so quickly it can be hard to keep up. So far, these AI implementations are being offered in addition to the traditional search experience. However, Google is now offering a sneak peek at how it may use AI to change the good old-fashioned list of blue links. The company says its new Web Guide feature is being developed to "intelligently organize" the results page, and you can try it now, if you dare. Many Google sear

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Google rethinks search results with its new AI-curated ‘Web Guide’

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-13 05:44:03

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. On Thursday, Google launched Web Guide, a new AI-powered search feature that “groups links in helpful ways” for people who opt in to the test on Labs. Web Guide runs on a custom version of Google’s Gemini AI model to process search queries, reorganizing the traditional “10 blue links” by sorting results and finding related questions using generative

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Google’s new Web Guide search experiment organizes results with AI

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-01-13 02:58:41

Google on Thursday is launching a new AI-powered feature called Web Guide for organizing Google Search results. Web Guide is a Search Labs experiment that leverages AI technology to organize the search results page by grouping pages related to specific aspects of the search query. Search Labs experiments are a way for Google to test out new ideas by letting users opt in to those they find interesting. The experiments can be turned on or off at any time and include things like Google’s AI Mode,

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Installing the public betas? Here’s everything new with Apple Intelligence

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-13 09:14:41

This year at WWDC25, Apple acknowledged that its AI-powered Siri overhaul could have been smoother. But they also showed the work they have been putting into developing better models and features across their ecosystem. Here’s every new Apple Intelligence feature announced this year. Supported languages This year, Apple Intelligence is expanding its availability to almost 20 languages, beyond the very limited initial rollout. Here is the full list: Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional)

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The FastLanes File Format [pdf]

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-13 06:03:56

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Meet the New Avatar of ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-01-13 10:00:59

Avatar: The Last Airbender is celebrating its 20th anniversary in style, not just in looking to the past, but to the future. Not only are we getting new Avatar movies checking in with familiar faces, we also recently learned that the Avatar cycle will continue in Seven Havens, a brand-new animated entry in the saga… and now we know who’s leading it. At today’s Last Airbender 20th anniversary panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Nickelodeon revealed the first official look at Seven Havens, introducing

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‘Mighty Nein’ Rolls ‘Critical Role’ Into a New Animated Era

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2026-01-13 10:45:01

Critical Role fans won with the continued success of the Vox Machina animated series, and now they’re about to win again with the upcoming Mighty Nein spinoff. At San Diego Comic-Con, the cast (and creators) of the whole enterprise unveiled a first proper look at the series and its new band of screwups. Set decades after Vox Machina in the continent of Wildmount, our team here consists of graffiti artist Jester Lavorre (Laura Bailey), pirate Fjord (Travis Willingham), monk/detective Beau Lionet

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Microsoft: SharePoint flaws exploited in Warlock ransomware attacks

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-13 05:53:14

A China-based hacking group is deploying Warlock ransomware on Microsoft SharePoint servers vulnerable to widespread attacks targeting the recently patched ToolShell zero-day exploit chain. Non-profit security organization Shadowserver is currently tracking over 420 SharePoint servers that are exposed online and remain vulnerable to these ongoing attacks. "Although Microsoft has observed this threat actor deploying Warlock and Lockbit ransomware in the past, Microsoft is currently unable to co

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OpenAI prepares to launch GPT-5 in August

news.ycombinator.com Tom Warren 2026-01-13 14:11:25

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Earlier this year, I heard that Microsoft engineers were preparing server capacity for OpenAI’s next-generation GPT-5 model, arriving as soon as late May. After some additional testing and delays, sources familiar with OpenAI’s plans tell me that GPT-5 is now expected to launch as early as next month. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed on X that “we are releasing GPT-5 so

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I wasted weeks hand optimizing assembly because I benchmarked on random data

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-09 12:40:01

Once upon a time I worked in the field of Java Optimizations. The target system was a distributed data processing platform that ran across hundreds of thousands of machines. At such scales, a 0.5% improvement would easily make up my salary going forward, and 2% was a good result for the half. That doesn’t mean it was easy. Never have I ever seen such a highly optimized Java codebase. Not before, not since. Every low hanging fruit had long since been picked clean. For example, there was minima

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Google Neutralizes Its Rivals… For Now

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-01-13 14:00:37

For over two decades, “Google it” has been the default way to find answers online. Now that dominance is being tested by a new wave of AI tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and upstarts such as Perplexity, which deliver conversational answers instead of a list of links. These disruptors are being cast as a mortal threat to Google Search, long the undisputed king of the internet. But on Wednesday, Google CEO Sundar Pichai delivered a powerful counter-narrative, armed with staggering new data that sugge

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Rare Bone-Eating Cancer Replaced Man’s Finger and Toe

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2026-01-13 15:35:04

A 55-year-old man’s swollen toes and fingers turned out to have a much stranger explanation than expected. In a recent case report, the man’s doctors detailed how some of his bones were “completely replaced” by metastatic tumors. Doctors in Australia described the case earlier this month in the New England Journal of Medicine. The man visited the hospital after weeks of having pain and swelling in one finger and one toe. They soon discovered the symptoms were an unusual complication of the man’

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Some VMware perpetual license owners are unable to download security patches

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-13 15:51:43

Some VMware perpetual license holders are currently unable to download security patches, The Register reported today. The virtualization company has only said that these users will receive the patches at “a later date,” meaning users are uncertain how long their virtualization environments will be at risk. Since Broadcom bought VMware and ended perpetual license sales in favor of bundled subscription-based SKUs, some organizations have opted against signing up for a subscription and are running

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Apple iOS 26 public beta arrives

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2026-01-13 15:21:57

Apple released the first public beta of its new mobile operating system, iOS 26, featuring its “Liquid Glass” user interface and improved AI features. The release allows early adopters to get their hands on Apple’s latest software before its wider public availability later this fall. The update represents the most notable visual transformation since iOS 7, featuring a “Liquid Glass” design that offers a more transparent, glass-like feel to user interface elements, like buttons, screens, and in-

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Intuit brings agentic AI to the mid-market, saving organizations 17 to 20 hours a month

venturebeat.com Sean Michael Kerner 2026-01-11 17:08:16

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Medium sized business are among the fastest-growing companies, but they face a technology paradox. They have outgrown small-business tools, but remain too small to use more robust enterprise solutions. This domain of the “mid-market,” which Intuit defines as companies that generate anywhere from $2.5 million to $100 million in annual reven

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Latest Tech News

Python classes aren’t always the best solution

Revisiting Moneyball

Air Force unit suspends use of Sig Sauer pistol after shooting death of airman

Best Earplugs for Sleeping You Can Buy in 2025

Musk's Starlink hit with outage day after rollout of T-Mobile satellite service

Google’s second Android Canary release is already out for Pixel devices

New Koske Linux malware hides in cute panda images

You might not need a Python class

One of the Rarest Pokemon in History Is Coming to Pokemon TCG Pocket

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PS5 Beta Update Brings Simultaneous DualSense Controller Pairing to Multiple Devices

Starlink satellite internet service is down everywhere

America’s AI watchdog is losing its bite

Google will use AI to organize search results with Web Guide

‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Charts a Seafaring Course for Season 2

Google’s new “Web Guide” will use AI to organize your search results

Google rethinks search results with its new AI-curated ‘Web Guide’

Google’s new Web Guide search experiment organizes results with AI

Installing the public betas? Here’s everything new with Apple Intelligence

The FastLanes File Format [pdf]

Meet the New Avatar of ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’

‘Mighty Nein’ Rolls ‘Critical Role’ Into a New Animated Era

Microsoft: SharePoint flaws exploited in Warlock ransomware attacks

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I wasted weeks hand optimizing assembly because I benchmarked on random data

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Rare Bone-Eating Cancer Replaced Man’s Finger and Toe

Some VMware perpetual license owners are unable to download security patches

Apple iOS 26 public beta arrives

Intuit brings agentic AI to the mid-market, saving organizations 17 to 20 hours a month

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