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Why are lefties more creative? Turns out, they're not

news.ycombinator.com James Dean 2026-02-22 02:22:12

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain What do Leonardo da Vinci, M.C. Escher and Jimi Hendrix have in common? They're just a few of the creative geniuses also known for being left-handed, helping to fuel the widespread belief that lefties are more creative. It's a compelling idea that even scientists presumed to be tru

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Asynchronous Error Handling Is Hard

news.ycombinator.com Nicholas Wilt 2026-02-21 00:35:17

(Ed. note: This article was originally published on The CUDA Handbook blog on November 2, 2023.) Every API designer has struggled with the question of how best to propagate errors to their callers, since before the term “API” was invented. Even decades ago (say 30+ years), interface designers knew to separate the error return from the payload, in functions that return other results to their caller. Since it is sometimes useful to know what not to do: My favorite example of an antipattern in th

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14.ai (YC W24) hiring founding engineers in SF to build a Zendesk alternative

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-22 02:00:57

We are an intense, tightly-knit team based in the heart of San Francisco. Our customers range from fast-growing startups to established enterprise companies, and we obsess over listening to each of them and helping them succeed. Our development pillars are security, reliability and performance, combined with pragmatism to always find working solutions and be ultra-responsive to customer feedback and requests. Working both at the infrastructure and product level, we strive to build correct, futur

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Project Hail Mary trailer looks like a winner for Andy Weir fans

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-22 02:05:50

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller co-direct Project Hail Mary, based on Andy Weir's 2021 novel. We here at Ars were big fans of 2015's The Martian, adapted from Andy Weir's novel of the same name. So our interest was naturally piqued when he heard about a new film, Project Hail Mary, based on Weir's bestselling 2021 novel. Amazon MGM Studios just released the first trailer, and the movie looks great—very much in the vein of The Martian. (Some spoilers below, but nothing that isn't in the traile

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Hundreds of Brother printer models have security flaw that can't be patched

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-22 06:54:02

This could allow bad actors to remotely access these devices. A security company has found eight security vulnerabilities that impact hundreds of Brother printer models. The company has released firmware updates to handle seven of these vulnerabilities, but one security flaw cannot be patched. Brother has indicated that it'll fix the remaining issue during the manufacturing process of future printers, which doesn't help current owners. The company recommends that users change the default main

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I love this wireless remote for more productive workouts, plus it's 20% off

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2026-02-22 06:11:00

Allison Murray/ZDNET Get 20% off this TikTok Remote Control that comes in six different colors when you buy it at Amazon this week. Also: The best July 4th tech deals available now Let's face it, scrolling through our phones is like breathing in this day and age. Whether your preferred scrolling time is spent on TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, or a chatbot, it's begrudgingly become a daily habit for many of us (I'm looking at you, Millennials and Gen Z). No, it's not the most useful way to spend

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Senate pits AI regulation against state funding

zdnet.com Radhika Rajkumar 2026-02-22 06:19:00

ANDREY DENISYUK/Getty The Trump administration's tax bill -- also called its "big, beautiful bill," which is facing a vote today -- includes a rule that would prevent states from enforcing their own AI legislation for five years, and would withhold up to $500 million in funding for AI infrastructure if states don't comply. Over the weekend, senators also added exemptions for state laws targeting unfair or deceptive practices and child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The initial version of the ru

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Donkey Kong Country 2 and Open Bus

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-22 05:01:12

Donkey Kong Country 2 has a pretty well-known bug in the old SNES emulator ZSNES where some stages have spinning barrels that don’t work properly. One of the earliest pictured here, in the first stage of Krem Quay (third world): After you jump into the barrel, you’re supposed to be able to completely control its rotation by pressing left and right on the d-pad, with the barrel only rotating while you’re holding left or right. In ZSNES, this is horribly bugged. Tapping left or right makes the ba

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I Took Photoshop's Generative AI for a Spin. These Are the Tools That Stuck Out

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-22 06:00:04

Photoshop is all in on generative AI, and it wants you to give it a whirl, too. Adobe has added a number of AI features to its premiere photo editor over the past few years; if you use Photoshop regularly, you've probably seen these pop up on your task bars. I spend a lot of time reviewing AI image generators and other AI creative software, so I had to put the original photo editor's AI to the test. AI might not be right for every project, especially for professional creators who regularly use

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Believe It or Not, These 10 Foods Aren't Vegetarian, Experts Warn

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-22 06:04:00

Do you think wine or vegetable soup is vegetarian? You might want to think again. Depending on how strictly you follow a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, some seemingly plant-based foods might not make the cut. Surprising ingredients, including animal byproducts, can sneak into everyday staples like sugar, wine, and even corn tortillas. We spoke with food and drink experts to learn about 10 common foods that aren't always as vegetarian-friendly as they seem. Here's everything to know. Cheese Re

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Roundtables: Inside OpenAI’s Empire with Karen Hao

technologyreview.com Mit Technology Review 2026-02-22 10:59:17

Recorded on June 30, 2025 AI journalist Karen Hao’s book, Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI, tells the story of OpenAI’s rise to power and its far-reaching impact all over the world. Hear from Karen Hao, former MIT Technology Review senior editor, and executive editor Niall Firth for a conversation exploring the AI arms race, what it means for all of us, and where it’s headed. Speakers: Karen Hao, AI journalist, and Niall Firth, executive editor.

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Here’s how the Play Store will soon make it easier to track download progress (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-22 11:55:50

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Play Store could soon receive a new download progress notification, allowing users to easily keep track of app downloads. We first spotted the notification in a teardown earlier this year, but Google has since made some improvements. The notification will list up to three recently downloaded apps and games, and let users open the apps right from the notification shade. The Google Play Store is set to receive a more helpful download progres

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Snap & Grab Is an '80s Glam Heist Game Where Hitman Meets Pokemon Snap

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-21 03:00:00

At Summer Game Fest, I tried out one of the more stylish, relaxing games that made me wish I had pals on the couch to play with. But instead of a co-op adventure, Snap & Grab, as it's called, is a heist title where players take on the role of a fashionista photojournalist who steals gaudy treasures from rich doofuses to fill her penthouse. Snap & Grab is the debut title for studio No Goblin, which held its demo in publisher Annapurna Interactive's closed-door area at the annual gaming festival.

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Do We Need to Wear Sunscreen Indoors? This Is What a Skin Expert Says

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-22 06:00:00

You know the drill -- whenever you're outside, especially during the summer, you should wear sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun's UV rays. But what about wearing sunscreen indoors? Can sunlight coming in through windows still negatively affect your skin, making SPF necessary even when you're inside your home? We reached out to a dermatologist for the answer. Do I need to wear sunscreen indoors? Yes, wearing sunscreen indoors is necessary. Even though you're sitting comfortably in your

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Apple CarPlay Ultra hands-on: more continuity, less disruption

theverge.com Bradley Iger 2026-02-22 11:00:31

It’s been more than a decade since Apple unveiled the original version of CarPlay. In that time, the system has become indispensable for countless drivers all over the world. But while new iterations of iOS have introduced user interface tweaks and some additional customization features, its basic functionality hasn’t advanced much since that announcement back in March 2014. This changes with the introduction of CarPlay Ultra. First shown at WWDC 2022 and now available on any iPhone 12 or newer

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The Project Hail Mary trailer looks like The Martian all over again (in a great way)

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-22 16:21:19

Andy Weir's sci-fi books are practically built to be turned into movies, especially in the hands of great writers and directors. That's what happened with The Martian, which was a delightfully nerdy self-published novel that was transformed into a thrilling film adaptation — thanks to Drew Goddard's script and Ridley Scott's bold direction. And I have a feeling the same will be true for the latest Weir adaptation, Project Hail Mary, judging from the first trailer released today. It's got everyt

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PSA: Stop Using These Fire-Prone Anker Power Banks Right Now

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-02-22 16:39:22

Anker, one of the leading power bank manufacturers in the world, has issued yet another global recall for five more external chargers this month after discovering a fault that could lead to overheating and melting, presenting a potential fire risk. This is starting to sound like déjà vu. Just this month, Anker recalled 1.15 million units of a separate power bank due to an issue that could potentially set the battery alight. The company detected these issues after implementing new “enhanced qual

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Startling Percentage of Neuroscientists Say We Could Extract Memories From Dead Brains

futurism.com Unknown 2026-02-21 12:45:16

Image by Getty Images Studies When you die, your memories die with you, never to be experienced again. Or at least, that's always been how the case. Now, though, in an exercise to assess shifting scientific consensus, a cohort of 312 neuroscientists were quizzed by researchers on whether memories might live on in the structure of deceased brains. And a surprisingly larger number — 70.7 percent of the group — believe they may, findings which were newly published in the science journal PLOS One.

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Spotify Discover Weekly gets personal update, letting you offer it guidance

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-22 21:41:20

Spotify’s Discover Weekly playlist has been around for a full decade now, aiming to introduce you to singers and bands you don’t know but may like, with particular emphasis on emerging artists. It’s been great for me, but if it isn’t quite hitting the spot, you can now help it do better … Discover Weekly is an algorithmic playlists that looks at your existing favorite artists, finds other subscribers with the same tastes, and shows you what else they are listening to. It’s been a highly–succes

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Spotify adds genre controls to Discover Weekly

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-22 21:35:31

Spotify's Discover Weekly is celebrating 10 years of being a very ok feature. To celebrate the milestone, Spotify is giving Discover Weekly a full refresh, letting you choose between up to five genres for the playlist. The option will appear at the top of your playlist and provide songs based on your listening history. The 30-track playlist will update accordingly. There are also visual changes, with Spotify stating, "the playlist's vibrant new design reflects its ever-evolving nature and the d

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NativeJIT: A C++ expression –> x64 JIT (2018)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-22 08:59:52

NativeJIT NativeJIT is an open-source cross-platform library for high-performance just-in-time compilation of expressions involving C data structures. The compiler is light weight and fast and it takes no dependencies beyond the standard C++ runtime. It runs on Linux, OSX, and Windows. The generated code is optimized with particular attention paid to register allocation. The compiler was developed by the Bing team for use in the Bing search engine. One important use is scoring documents contai

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‘Foundation’ Returns With Its Best Season Yet

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-02-22 21:00:48

Foundation is not a show that lends itself to casual viewing. Its nuances and details, not to mention its constantly shifting settings, mean you must pay close attention to understand what’s happening. It’s also not really a show you can decide to start watching midway through, something to consider ahead of its third season premiere. But the rewards are worth it: it’s wildly entertaining—thanks to its writing, layered world-building, and performances—and while it’s a show that deals with very

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Tinder to require new users in California to use facial recognition tech to verify their profiles

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-02-22 21:53:21

In Brief Tinder is requiring new users in California to use facial recognition technology to verify their profiles, Axios reported on Monday. The new “Face Check” feature aims to reduce impersonation on the dating app and ensure that people aren’t being connected to bots or fake accounts. Face Check requires users to take a short video selfie when they’re signing up for the app. The scan confirms the person is real, checks if their face matches their profile photos, and also detects if the sam

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FBI: Cybercriminals steal health data posing as fraud investigators

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-23 02:42:01

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned Americans of cybercriminals impersonating health fraud investigators to steal their sensitive information. As the federal law enforcement agency cautioned in a Friday public service announcement, scammers posing as "legitimate health insurers and their investigative team members" are emailing or messaging potential victims to pressure them into providing personal or health data that can later be used for fraudulent purposes. "These criminals

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New proof dramatically compresses space needed for computation

news.ycombinator.com Max Springer 2026-02-19 12:59:28

Once upon a time computers filled entire rooms, reading numbers from spinning tapes and churning them through wires to do chains of basic arithmetic. Today they slip into our pockets, performing in a tiny fraction of a second what used to take hours. But even as chips shrink and gain speed, theorists are flipping the question from how much computation space we can pack into a machine to how little is enough to get the job done. This inquiry lies at the heart of computational complexity, a measu

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Show HN: New Ensō – first public beta

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-23 00:02:55

Hi there, Look! The new version of Ensō (codename: Occult Vampire Keanu) is available for public testing! Download it here This is a temporary icon I used for testing. I am considering creating a simplified version of it. PS. here's the original image (on potato.horse, of course) What's included Following MISS, my focus is on removing distractions over adding new features. This can be surprisingly challenging (e.g. how do I tell users about feature X or Y without breaking their flow?) bu

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This Newly Released Mini PC (16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Is Almost Free Compared to a Mac Mini for Early Prime Day

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2026-02-23 02:40:39

You don’t need to let your desktop take up your entire, well, desktop! Save some crucial space buy downsizing to a small but powerful mini PC. The ACEMAGIC Mini PC is perfect for school, business, or personal use and is right now heavily discounted at Amazon. Normally, it goes for $319 but for a limited time you can scoop one up for $189. That’s a savings of 41% equating to $130. But don’t stop there. Redeem the coupon code ACEYJD5Y and receive an additional 6% off at checkout. See at Amazon D

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Snap & Grab Is an '80s Glam Heist Game Where Hitman meets Pokemon Snap

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-21 21:00:00

At Summer Game Fest, I tried out one of the more stylish, relaxing games that made me wish I had pals on the couch to play with. But instead of a co-op adventure, Snap & Grab, as it's called, is a heist title where players take on the role of a fashionista photojournalist who steals gaudy treasures from rich doofuses to fill her penthouse. Snap & Grab is the debut title for studio No Goblin, which held its demo in publisher Annapurna Interactive's closed-door area at the annual gaming festival.

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Avira Antivirus Review 2025: Effective Software, But Privacy Protection Is Lacking

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-23 02:00:00

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 7.2 / 10 SCORE Avira Antivirus Buy at Avira Score Breakdown Performance 8 /10 Security 7 /10 Customer Support 5 /10 Usability 8 /10 Value 7 /10 Features 8 /10 Pros Free version available Performance-improving tools such as the Software Updater for Windows and Junk Cleaner for MacOS Fast, efficient antivirus scans Cons No identity theft features and minim

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The 9 Best Dyson Vacuums (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Nena Farrell 2026-02-23 02:04:00

What About the PencilVac? Courtesy of Dyson The new Dyson PencilVac promises to be Dyson's slimmest vacuum yet, but it won't be available in the US until sometime in 2026. It launches today in Japan and next week in Korea, but pricing is still to be confirmed. It won't just be Dyson's slimmest vacuum, but also the first vacuum with a conical brush bar cleaner head. It's impressively small, its handle barely reaching 1.5 inches in diameter, with a slim vacuum head below it. Inside that tiny ha

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Why are lefties more creative? Turns out, they're not

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Project Hail Mary trailer looks like a winner for Andy Weir fans

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I love this wireless remote for more productive workouts, plus it's 20% off

Senate pits AI regulation against state funding

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Snap & Grab Is an '80s Glam Heist Game Where Hitman Meets Pokemon Snap

Do We Need to Wear Sunscreen Indoors? This Is What a Skin Expert Says

Apple CarPlay Ultra hands-on: more continuity, less disruption

The Project Hail Mary trailer looks like The Martian all over again (in a great way)

PSA: Stop Using These Fire-Prone Anker Power Banks Right Now

Startling Percentage of Neuroscientists Say We Could Extract Memories From Dead Brains

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Spotify adds genre controls to Discover Weekly

NativeJIT: A C++ expression –> x64 JIT (2018)

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Snap & Grab Is an '80s Glam Heist Game Where Hitman meets Pokemon Snap

Avira Antivirus Review 2025: Effective Software, But Privacy Protection Is Lacking

The 9 Best Dyson Vacuums (2025), Tested and Reviewed

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