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Reduce bandwidth costs with dm-cache: fast local SSD caching for network storage

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-13 06:14:58

How we cut AWS bandwidth costs 95% with dm-cache: fast local SSD caching for network storage The bandwidth billing challenge When deploying infrastructure across multiple AWS availability zones (AZs), bandwidth costs can become a significant operational expense. Some of our Upsun infrastructure spans three AZs for high availability, but this architecture created an unexpected challenge with our Ceph-based storage system. Since Ceph distributes data across the cluster and AWS bills for inter-A

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Tips for installing Windows 98 in QEMU/UTM

news.ycombinator.com Alex Johnson 2025-10-16 17:04:08

Windows 98 runs surprisingly well in QEMU via UTM SE, but it requires some care in setting it up. It’s a great way to run old 90s Windows and DOS software on your iPad (and Mac too, though you have other options available to you, or an iPhone if you don’t mind the HID difficulties). This post provides some suggestions and tips for installing Windows and selecting the best emulated devices. The guidance is intended for UTM users on Apple platforms, but should apply to anything QEMU based (or QEM

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I used standard Emacs extension-points to extend org-mode

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-16 14:53:33

Recently I read this beginners guide to extend Emacs. The guide is perfect for starting out with elisp and it shows a lot of care in teaching how to interact with Emacs. To me, the most important bit though is this one, from the section aptly named Emacs Wants You to Extend It. I haven’t written plugins for other editors extensively, but I can tell you this: emacs doesn’t just make deep customization available, but it actively encourages you to make an absolute customization messes masterpiece

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Horror Icon Lin Shaye Is Returning to ‘Insidious’

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-10-16 17:50:56

Insidious franchise star Lin Shaye’s dearly departed medium character will make another return to star in Blumhouse’s sixth film in the series. The horror legend’s tenure as psychic Elise Rainier has been a beloved part of the Insidious movies and filmmaker Jacob Chase has officially enlisted her return, as reported by Deadline. The actress is joined by Amelia Eve (star of Netflix’s The Haunting of Bly Manor) in the upcoming installment, written by Chase and David Leslie Johnson. It goes into p

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Sharing Your YouTube Premium Plan? Your Service Could Be Paused

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-16 15:30:02

That popular workaround for sharing a YouTube Premium family plan with friends and relatives in different homes is now squarely in Google's crosshairs. A new wave of enforcement has begun, with subscribers reporting they've received emails warning that their account access will be suspended. The ultimatum is clear: confirm all members live at the same address within 15 days, or lose your premium perks. And now that's something you should watch out for, whether you plan to stream videos or listen

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Scientists: It’s do or die time for America’s primacy exploring the Solar System

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-16 17:48:17

Federal funding is about to run out for 19 active space missions studying Earth's climate, exploring the Solar System, and probing mysteries of the Universe. This year's budget expires at the end of this month, and Congress must act before October 1 to avert a government shutdown. If Congress passes a budget before then, it will most likely be in the form of a continuing resolution, an extension of this year's funding levels into the first few weeks or months of fiscal year 2026. The White Hou

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Cancel Culture Comes for Artists Who Posted About Charlie Kirk’s Death

wired.com Manisha Krishnan 2025-10-16 17:24:10

Almost immediately after she posted about the shooting of Charlie Kirk, author and trans woman Gretchen Felker-Martin started having second thoughts. Felker-Martin, who wrote the latest iteration of DC Comics’ Red Hood series, said “thoughts and prayers you Nazi bitch” on Bluesky in response to the killing of Kirk, a right-wing influencer and Trump ally who was staunchly anti–trans rights. “Hope the bullet’s okay after touching Kirk,” she added. Kirk died after being shot at a stop on his Amer

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Tim Cook addresses iPhone Air battery life in new interview at Corning factory

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-10-16 21:12:09

Today, Apple CEO Tim Cook visited Corning’s factory in Harrodsburg, KY, where he spoke with CNBC’s Jim Kramer about the company’s recent product announcements, as well as Apple’s investment in the glass maker. Watch the videos below. ‘It’s like holding the future in your hand’ Kramer and Cook’s visit to Corning’s factory rendered two videos: one in which Cook promoted the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone Air, as well as the AirPods’ new live translation feature, and a second one in which they were

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All-around protection: ESR launches iPhone 17 cases, screen protectors, AirPods covers

9to5mac.com Sponsored Post 2025-10-16 21:30:00

Following Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ event yesterday, ESR is unveiling a comprehensive lineup of accessories, cases, screen protectors, and chargers that will help you unleash the full power of your new devices, keeping them safe and powered up. iPhone 17 cases ESR’s flagship launch for the season exceeds military-grade standards by 7x, and starts at $26.99. In practice, this means the ESR Cyber Tough Magnetic Case is tough enough to handle 23-ft (7m) drops, thanks in part to its reinforced Air G

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This is how much out-of-warranty repairs will cost for the new iPhones

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-10-16 21:55:50

Apple has updated its iPhone Repair and Service website to include service fees for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air. Here are the prices for battery, glass, and other replacements. Service fees range between $99 and $799 Following the announcement of new iPhones this week, Apple has now updated its Repair and Services estimate tool to include out-of-warranty costs for multiple services, including cracked screens, battery issues, and other damages. Here is the full repair and serv

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Unauthorized Windows/386

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-13 14:09:34

I wanted to share something special, a friend of mine, Will, has been so busy working on this project and I wanted to share it here for everyone here first. This is pretty technical, but still interesting deep look into one of Microsoft’s early 32bit/386 based programs that would go on to revolutionize the world, Windows/386! It brought the v86 virtual machine to normal people wrapped up in a nice GUI. By Will Klees (CaptainWillStarblazer) INTRODUCTION I’m CaptainWillStarblazer, an author wh

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Show HN: I made a small site to share text & files. Free, no ads or registration

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-16 19:17:23

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Show HN: Aris – a free AI-powered answer engine for kids

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-16 20:44:47

"Safe access to the world's knowledge for all ages"

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Proton Mail suspended journalist accounts at request of cybersecurity agency

news.ycombinator.com Nikita Mazurov 2025-10-16 20:20:36

The company behind the Proton Mail email service, Proton, describes itself as a “neutral and safe haven for your personal data, committed to defending your freedom.” But last month, Proton disabled email accounts belonging to journalists reporting on security breaches of various South Korean government computer systems following a complaint by an unspecified cybersecurity agency. After a public outcry, and multiple weeks, the journalists’ accounts were eventually reinstated — but the reporters

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FFglitch, FFmpeg fork for glitch arch

news.ycombinator.com Ramiro Polla 2025-10-16 20:54:34

Gallery There are some artists out there doing some amazing work using FFglitch. I put this page up so that I don’t have to go hunting for examples every time I want to show someone what can be done with FFglitch. Thomas Collet has a lot of work using FFglitch on vimeo, instagram, and reddit. A bunch more from Thomas: Kaspar Ravel wrote a blog post about a collaboration he did with Thomas Collet which resulted in this gem: Here’s the blog post: https://www.kaspar.wtf/blog/encoding-

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It’s Getting Ugly: Sam Altman Seeks Texts From Shivon Zilis, Elon Musk’s Employee/Mother of His Child

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2025-10-16 18:00:59

Last year, Elon Musk sued his rival Sam Altman’s company, tech superstar OpenAI. In his lawsuit, Musk claimed that the company had violated federal racketeering laws because, having once promised to stay a nonprofit research lab, had since converted itself into a for-profit company. Musk, who initially poured tens of millions of dollars into the startup, claims he was deceived. OpenAI and Altman have since countered that Musk also wanted OpenAI to become a for-profit venture. This week, the lega

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How AREA15 Is Evolving Immersive Entertainment With Universal Horror Unleashed and More

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-10-16 21:50:16

Las Vegas immersive entertainment hub AREA15 is turning five in a big way, celebrating the arrival of its second phase of development on September 17. Zone 2’s main attraction, Universal Horror Unleashed, opened its doors over the summer to attract seasonal tourists, but the rest of the offerings are following suit as the year draws out. After io9’s invited visit to Universal Horror Unleashed, io9 chatted with Mark Stutzman, AREA15’s chief technology officer, about the new way to experience Veg

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Canelo vs. Crawford: When to Watch the Fight Live on Netflix

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-16 20:00:02

Pro boxers Saul "Canelo" Álvarez and Terence Crawford are heading into a weekend match that will see Álvarez defending his title as super middleweight champion. As the crowd descends upon Las Vegas to watch the pair square up, the question lingers in the air of whether Crawford will beef up his weight -- and by how much -- to meet his opponent's. While Álvarez is a seasoned super middleweight contender (and current undisputed champion), Crawford has never fought in this weight class and planned

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Ram ends EV pickup truck plans

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2025-10-16 21:56:16

The all-electric Ram 1500 REV pickup truck is dead. Long live the extended-range Ram 1500 REV (once called the Ramcharger). Stellantis, the parent company of Ram, said Friday that it will no longer develop a battery-electric full-size pickup. The company cited low demand for full-size battery-electric trucks as the primary reason, according to a statement sent to TechCrunch and posted on its website. “As demand for full-size battery-electric trucks slows in North America, Stellantis is reasses

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Benioff says he's 'inspired' by Palantir, but takes another jab at its prices

cnbc.com Jordan Novet 2025-10-17 01:01:35

Marc Benioff is keeping an eye on Palantir . The co-founder and CEO of sales and customer service management software company Salesforce is well aware that investors are betting big on Palantir, which offers data management software to businesses and government agencies. "Oh my gosh. I am so inspired by that company," Benioff told CNBC's Morgan Brennan in a Tuesday interview at Goldman Sachs ' Communacopia+Technology conference in San Francisco. "I mean, not just because they have 100 times, y

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OpenAI announces new mentorship program for budding tech founders

cnbc.com Jaures Yip 2025-10-17 01:21:02

OpenAI on Friday introduced a new program, dubbed the "OpenAI Grove," for early tech entrepreneurs looking to build with artificial intelligence, and applications are already open. Unlike OpenAI's Pioneer Program, which launched in April, Grove is aimed towards individuals at the very nascent phases of their company development, from the pre-idea to pre-seed stage. For five weeks, participants will receive mentoring from OpenAI technical leaders, early access to new tools and models, and in-pe

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When Astronauts Enter Space, a "Dark Genome" Activates in Their DNA

futurism.com Unknown 2025-10-16 23:47:51

Image by Getty / NASA / Futurism Studies Researchers have found that human stem cells are constantly under stress in the microgravity of space — activating hidden, ancient sections of DNA called the "dark genome." In a study published in the journal Cell Stem Cell last week, a team of researchers led by Sanford Stem Cell Institute director Catriona Jamieson used a cellphone-sized device on board the International Space Station to watch how stem cells behave in space for the first time. They f

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Yearly applications now open to Apple’s Security Research Device Program

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-10-17 01:09:35

For the past few years, Apple has been inviting experienced researchers to apply to its security program, which issues iPhones that are especially modified to make it easier to investigate vulnerabilities. Now, applications are open to next year’s program. Here’s how you can apply. This year’s application period ends October 31 This is how Apple describes its Security Research Device Program: “The Security Research Device (SRD) is a specially fused iPhone that allows you to perform iOS securi

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What to expect at Meta Connect 2025: 'Hypernova' smart glasses, AI and the metaverse

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-17 01:26:28

Meta Connect, the company's annual event dedicated to all things AR, VR, AI and the metaverse is just days away. And once again, it seems like it will be a big year for smart glasses and AI. This year, the event will take a slightly different format than in the past. Mark Zuckerberg is scheduled to kick things off with an evening keynote at 5PM PT on Wednesday, September 17. A developer keynote with other executives will take place the next morning on September 18, beginning at 10AM, with more

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Preorder the iPhone 17 at AT&T and get up to $1,100 off right now - how the deal works

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2025-10-16 17:39:12

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Apple just unveiled the new iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max , and if you're interested in upgrading, plenty of mobile carriers like Verizon, T-Mobile, and more have deals for you. And if you're an AT&T user, new and existing customers can get up to $1,100 off any of the latest phones (the equivalent of a free iPhone 17 Pro) with an eligible iPhone trade-in, in any condition. The new iPhones are now available to preorder at most major carriers, and

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K2-think: A parameter-efficient reasoning system

news.ycombinator.com Cheng 2025-10-16 21:04:03

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Polylaminin, a drug considered capable of reversing spinal cord injury

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-16 23:07:56

São Paulo From a tender wrapper of human life, the placenta, comes the extraction of a protein that points to a solution for something that, until now, science had no clear path to—and never one so celebrated: restoring the spinal cord in people who suffered injuries and lost body movement. SAO PAULO/ SP, BRASIL, 09/09/2025 Tatiana Sampaio (Foto: Zanone Fraissat/Folhapress, SAUDE) - Zanone Fraissat/Folhapress Brazilian researcher Tatiana Coelho de Sampaio, PhD professor at the Federal Univers

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Proton Mail Suspended Journalist Accounts at Request of Cybersecurity Agency

news.ycombinator.com Nikita Mazurov 2025-10-17 01:20:36

The company behind the Proton Mail email service, Proton, describes itself as a “neutral and safe haven for your personal data, committed to defending your freedom.” But last month, Proton disabled email accounts belonging to journalists reporting on security breaches of various South Korean government computer systems following a complaint by an unspecified cybersecurity agency. After a public outcry, and multiple weeks, the journalists’ accounts were eventually reinstated — but the reporters

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First 'perovskite camera' can see inside the human body

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-13 05:49:08

Physicians rely on nuclear medicine scans, like SPECT scans, to watch the heart pump, track blood flow and detect diseases hidden deep inside the body. But today’s scanners depend on expensive detectors that are difficult to make. Now, scientists led by Northwestern University and Soochow University in China have built the first perovskite-based detector that can capture individual gamma rays for SPECT imaging with record-breaking precision. The new tool could make common types of nuclear medic

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Emacs: A Paradigm Shift

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-17 00:53:33

Recently I read this beginners guide to extend Emacs. The guide is perfect for starting out with elisp and it shows a lot of care in teaching how to interact with Emacs. To me, the most important bit though is this one, from the section aptly named Emacs Wants You to Extend It. I haven’t written plugins for other editors extensively, but I can tell you this: emacs doesn’t just make deep customization available, but it actively encourages you to make an absolute customization messes masterpiece

Topics: emacs mode option org sort

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