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Over 30 years later, a rare LaserDisc game console gets its first PC emulator

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-21 02:57:19

Here in the year 2025, it's not every day that a classic gaming console from the 20th century becomes playable via emulation for the first time. But that's just what happened last week with the release of Ares v146 and its first-of-its-kind support for Mega LD titles designed for the Pioneer LaserActive. Even retro console superfans would be forgiven for not knowing about the LaserActive, a pricey LaserDisc player released in 1994 alongside swappable hardware modules that could add support for

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Show HN: Auto-Match – How We Built Receipt-to-Transaction Matching (Open Source)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-24 06:05:09

Join the community Stress free by midday. Invoicing, Time tracking, File reconciliation, Storage, Financial Overview & your own Assistant.

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AI Is a Threat to the Entry-Level Job Market, Stanford Study Shows

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-27 06:20:08

Dashia Milden Editor Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven analysis and news at the intersection of tech, personal finance and consumer sentiment. Dashia investigates economic shifts and everyday challenges to help readers make well-informed decisions, and she covers a range of topics, including technology, security, energy and money. Dashia graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor's degree in journalism. She loves baking, teachin

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In Search of AI Psychosis

news.ycombinator.com Scott Alexander 2025-10-25 04:30:50

AI psychosis (NYT, PsychologyToday) is an apparent phenomenon where people go crazy after talking to chatbots too much. There are some high-profile anecdotes, but still many unanswered questions. For example, how common is it really? Are the chatbots really driving people crazy, or just catching the attention of people who were crazy already? Isn’t psychosis supposed to be a biological disease? Wouldn’t that make chatbot-induced psychosis the same kind of category error as chatbot-induced diabet

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Mississippi’s age assurance law puts decentralized social networks to the test

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-10-27 14:14:21

An overly broad age assurance law in Mississippi is leading to arguments about which platforms — Bluesky, Mastodon, or others — offer the best solution for avoiding crackdowns on internet freedoms. The company that makes the Bluesky social app announced last week that it would block access to its service in the state of Mississippi rather than comply with the new age verification law. In a blog post, the company explained that, as a small team, it lacked the resources to implement the substanti

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Beginning 1 September, we will need to geoblock Mississippi IPs

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-29 18:03:01

I'll start with the tl;dr summary to make sure everyone sees it and then explain further: As of September 1, we will temporarily be forced to block access to Dreamwidth from all IP addresses that geolocate to Mississippi for legal reasons. This block will need to continue until we either win the legal case entirely, or the district court issues another injunction preventing Mississippi from enforcing their social media age verification and parental consent law against us. Mississippi residents,

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Japanese Power Plant Turns Saltwater Into Electricity—and It’s a Glimpse Into the Future

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2025-11-01 05:05:02

Scientists believe saltwater could become a reliable source of renewable energy through a process known as osmosis. Japan has now taken a major step in that direction. Earlier this month, Japan officially launched its first osmotic power plant in Fukuoka, a large city to the west of Tokyo. That makes Japan the second country in the world to bet on osmotic power, after Denmark. Fukuoka’s plant is expected to generate about 880,000 kilowatt hours of electricity each year, enough to supply approxi

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New Paper Finds Cases of "AI Psychosis" Manifesting Differently From Schizophrenia

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-01 21:04:05

Researchers at King's College London have examined over a dozen cases of people spiraling into paranoid and delusional behavior after obsessively using a chatbot. Their findings, as detailed in a new study awaiting peer review, reveal striking patterns between these instances of so-called "AI psychosis" that parallel other forms of mental health crises — but also identified at least one key difference that sets them apart from the accepted understanding of psychosis. As lead author Hamilton Mo

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Silent Hill f goes back in time and back to basics

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-02 00:30:30

Silent Hill f starts off with a grounded (but still heavy) setup, establishing a miserable family dynamic for protagonist Hinako. With an alcoholic, abusive father, a submissive mother and an absent sister, who’s shown in flashbacks with that classic horror trope, face unseen. Something horrible is about to unfold in the sleepy, remote village of Ebisugaoka, sometime in the early 1960s. The latest entry in the Silent Hill series still has jumpscares, like you’d expect from the horror series, bu

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Paying attention to feature distribution alignment (pun intended)

news.ycombinator.com Alex Shtoff 2025-11-01 12:02:12

Intro Yes, I’m making a joke of the tendency to put the words “attention” and “alignment” in any ML paper 😎. Now let’s see how this provocative title is related to our adventures in the land of polynomial features. The Legendre polynomial basis serverd us well in recent posts about polynomial features. One interesting thing we saw in the series is that its orthogonality is, in some sense informativeness. This is because it orthogonal bases produce features, and hence each basis function, in so

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Perplexity's Comet AI Web Browser Had a Major Security Vulnerability

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-03 05:22:06

Comet, Perplexity's new AI-powered web browser, recently suffered from a significant security vulnerability, according to a blog post last week from Brave, a competing web browser company. The vulnerability has since been fixed, but it points to the challenges of incorporating large language models into web browsers. Unlike traditional web browsers, Comet has an AI assistant built in. This assistant can scan the page you're looking at, summarize its contents or perform tasks for you. The proble

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Defending against malware persistence techniques with Wazuh

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-04 15:01:11

Malware persistence techniques enable attackers to maintain access to compromised endpoints despite system reboots, credential changes, or other disruptions. Common methods include altering configurations, injecting startup code, and hijacking legitimate processes. These approaches ensure the malware or attacker remains active, allowing malicious activities to continue without the need for re-exploitation. In this article, we will examine the nature of malware persistence techniques, their imp

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DeepCode: Open Agentic Coding

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-05 00:09:06

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Optimizing our way through Metroid

news.ycombinator.com Will Wilson 2025-11-03 11:42:01

Will Wilson CEO Optimizing our way through Metroid Games People ask me: “why do you let your employees spend so much time playing Nintendo games?” People think we do it for the marketing. People think we do it to have cool demos. People think our blog series on learning autonomous testing concepts via how they come up in games is a pedagogical gimmick and nothing more. People are totally wrong. The honest truth, the underlying reality beneath the hype, is that this is actually how we figured

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Bluesky blocks Mississippi due to its new age verification law

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-04 22:30:49

Users with Mississippi IP addresses can no longer access the Bluesky app. The decentralized social media network has explained in a post that Mississippi's new age verification law for social networks "would fundamentally change" how it operates, and it wouldn't be possible to comply with its small team and limited resources. Bluesky says that while it does follow the UK's Online Safety Act, it works very differently from Mississippi's approach to age verification. In the UK, it's only required

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You can't grow cool-climate plants in hot climates

news.ycombinator.com Joey Santore 2025-11-01 11:38:00

Since moving to Deep South Texas 4 years ago I've come to realize that many plants I used to love growing in the cool mild maritime climate of the SF bay area are impossible to grow where I live. This is not just because of the high daytime heat. It's not as simple as that. Specifically, it is the high heat during the night (and those warm nights are a direct result of the humidity) that causes cool-climate and cool-season plants to eventually die here. That's a bummer for somebody who loves pla

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Bluesky Goes Dark in Mississippi over Age Verification Law

news.ycombinator.com Megan Farokhmanesh 2025-11-04 22:51:27

People in Mississippi can no longer use the social media platform Bluesky. The company announced Friday that it will be blocking all IP addresses within Mississippi for the foreseeable future in response to a recent US Supreme Court decision that allows the state to enforce strict age verification for social media platforms. According to Bluesky, Mississippi’s approach to verification “would fundamentally change” how users access the site. “We think this law creates challenges that go beyond it

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Our Response to Mississippi's Age Assurance Law

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-05 02:00:10

Keeping children safe online is a core priority for Bluesky. We’ve invested a lot of time and resources building moderation tools and other infrastructure to protect the youngest members of our community. We’re also aware of the tradeoffs that come with managing an online platform. Our mission is to build an open and decentralized protocol for public conversation, and we believe in empowering users with more choices and control over their experience. We work with regulators around the world on c

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Bluesky Goes Dark in Mississippi Over Age Verification Law

wired.com Megan Farokhmanesh 2025-11-05 10:16:54

People in Mississippi can no longer use the social media platform Bluesky. The company announced Friday that it will be blocking all IP addresses within Mississippi for the foreseeable future in response to a recent US Supreme Court decision that allows the state to enforce strict age verification for social media platforms. According to Bluesky, Mississippi’s approach to verification “would fundamentally change” how users access the site. “We think this law creates challenges that go beyond it

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Bluesky blocks Mississippi under new age verification law

theverge.com Adi Robertson 2025-11-05 15:09:14

is a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. Bluesky will block access from Mississippi IP addresses in response to a new state law requiring age verification and parental consent for underage users. The decision, outlined in a blog post, will stand until courts decide the fate of the law. “Mississippi’s approach would fundamentally change how users access Bluesky,” says the

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Your Google Home setup is getting its long-awaited Gemini upgrade soon - what to expect

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-11-07 10:57:00

Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Gemini is replacing Google Assistant in Google Home. The new, more personalized assistant supports natural conversations and maintains context. Early access for Gemini at Home starts in October. Get more in-depth ZDNET AI coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Amid the launch news of Made by Google phones and other devices, Google is also upgrading its Assistant for smart home users. Gemini for Home will replace

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The latest Kindle update is a good step toward accessibility

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-07 17:30:09

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Kindle update 5.18.4.01 reintroduces Assistive Reader with synced text-to-speech. The update is currently available for 11th and 12th-gen Kindles, Kindle Colorsoft, and Kindle Scribe. Recent updates include a large font option and improved menu design. Amazon rolled out firmware version 5.18.4.0.1 for its 11th and 12th‑generation Kindle e‑readers, along with the Kindle Colorsoft and Kindle Scribe, bringing a welcome boost in accessibility and a few in

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DaVita says ransomware gang stole data of nearly 2.7 million people

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-07 18:38:14

Kidney dialysis firm DaVita has confirmed that a ransomware gang that breached its network stole the personal and health information of nearly 2.7 million individuals. DaVita serves over 265,400 patients across 3,113 outpatient dialysis centers, 2,660 in the United States, and 453 centers in 13 other countries worldwide. The company reported revenues of over $12 billion in 2024 and of $3.3 billion for the second quarter of 2025. In April, the healthcare provider revealed in a filing with the U

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You Can't Trust Your Car's Driving Assistance System Yet, AAA Report Finds

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-08 03:54:00

Active driving assistance systems seem like a convenient way to get from point A to point B. But you can't fully trust them yet, according to the American Automobile Association's latest study released Thursday. AAA's automotive engineers put five cars with Active Driving Assistance systems to the test. The systems, also known as Traffic Jam Assistance, were used to navigate heavy traffic. The study found a dangerous datapoint: "notable events" (like people cutting into your lane) where the ADA

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Use Google Home? Gemini will be your new assistant soon - what we know so far

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-11-08 20:12:39

Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Gemini is replacing Google Assistant in Google Home. The new, more personalized assistant supports natural conversations and maintains context. Early access for Gemini at Home starts in October. Get more in-depth ZDNET AI coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Amid the launch news of Made by Google phones and other devices, Google is also upgrading its Assistant for smart home users. Gemini for Home will replace

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Neolithic people took gruesome trophies from invading tribes

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-09 00:20:47

A local Neolithic community in northeastern France may have clashed with foreign invaders, cutting off limbs as war trophies and otherwise brutalizing their prisoners of war, according to a new paper published in the journal Science Advances. The findings challenge conventional interpretations of prehistoric violence as bring indiscriminate or committed for pragmatic reasons. Neolithic Europe was no stranger to collective violence of many forms, such as the odd execution and massacres of small

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Google Gemini Has Conquered Nest Devices. Will It Fix Voice Assistant Woes?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-09 18:00:00

After months of teasers and brief betas, Google has made it official: Gemini AI is replacing Google Assistant on all Nest and Google Home-related devices this year, officially called Gemini for Home. This version of Gemini starts rolling out in October with the same familiar "Hey Google" phrase but a whole new approach to voice commands. It's not only the death knell for Google Assistant in basically everything (I'm going to have to delete Assistant from the rest of my guides), but also a chanc

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Google Gemini Is Finally Conquering Nest Devices -- Will It Fix Voice Assistant Woes?

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

After months of teasers and brief betas, Google has made it official: Gemini AI is replacing Google Assistant on all Nest and Google Home-related devices this year, officially called Gemini for Home. This version of Gemini starts rolling out in October with the same familiar "Hey Google" phrase but a whole new approach to voice commands. It's not only the death knell for Google Assistant in basically everything (I'm going to have to delete Assistant from the rest of my guides), but also a chanc

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Google says the quiet part out loud: IP68 protection doesn’t last

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2025-11-11 08:29:38

Designed to comply with dust and water protection rating IP68 under IEC standard 60529 when each device leaves the factory but the device is not water or dust proof. The accessories are not water or dust resistant. Water resistance and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and will diminish or be lost over time due to normal wear and tear, device repair, disassembly or damage. Phone is not drop/tumble proof and dropping your device may result in loss of water/dust resistance. Damage from

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AI Assistants Are Just Alexa All Over Again

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2025-11-11 20:30:38

Hundreds of billions of dollars have been poured into the development of artificial intelligence models and the infrastructure needed to support them, all with the promise that AI will eventually take over everything. But in the average person’s day-to-day life, AI has yet to serve as much more than a slightly smarter Siri. According to new data collected by polling firm YouGov, even though companies have made a big to-do about infusing smart assistants with AI brains, people have barely changed

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Latest Tech News

Over 30 years later, a rare LaserDisc game console gets its first PC emulator

Show HN: Auto-Match – How We Built Receipt-to-Transaction Matching (Open Source)

AI Is a Threat to the Entry-Level Job Market, Stanford Study Shows

In Search of AI Psychosis

Mississippi’s age assurance law puts decentralized social networks to the test

Beginning 1 September, we will need to geoblock Mississippi IPs

Japanese Power Plant Turns Saltwater Into Electricity—and It’s a Glimpse Into the Future

New Paper Finds Cases of "AI Psychosis" Manifesting Differently From Schizophrenia

Silent Hill f goes back in time and back to basics

Paying attention to feature distribution alignment (pun intended)

Perplexity's Comet AI Web Browser Had a Major Security Vulnerability

Defending against malware persistence techniques with Wazuh

DeepCode: Open Agentic Coding

Optimizing our way through Metroid

Bluesky blocks Mississippi due to its new age verification law

You can't grow cool-climate plants in hot climates

Bluesky Goes Dark in Mississippi over Age Verification Law

Our Response to Mississippi's Age Assurance Law

Bluesky Goes Dark in Mississippi Over Age Verification Law

Bluesky blocks Mississippi under new age verification law

Your Google Home setup is getting its long-awaited Gemini upgrade soon - what to expect

The latest Kindle update is a good step toward accessibility

DaVita says ransomware gang stole data of nearly 2.7 million people

You Can't Trust Your Car's Driving Assistance System Yet, AAA Report Finds

Use Google Home? Gemini will be your new assistant soon - what we know so far

Neolithic people took gruesome trophies from invading tribes

Google Gemini Has Conquered Nest Devices. Will It Fix Voice Assistant Woes?

Google Gemini Is Finally Conquering Nest Devices -- Will It Fix Voice Assistant Woes?

Google says the quiet part out loud: IP68 protection doesn’t last

AI Assistants Are Just Alexa All Over Again

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