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The Key Points of Working Effectively with Legacy Code

news.ycombinator.com Nicolas Carlo 2025-10-31 20:00:23

Struggling with Legacy Code and not enough time to clean it up? can help you rescue any codebase quickly and safely ! “Legacy Code is code without tests” If you’ve come across that definition, it’s from Michael Feathers’ book: Working Effectively with Legacy Code. While I have a slightly extended definition, this is a very valid and useful one! Feathers’ book is from 2004. Yet, its content doesn’t get outdated. There is a reason for that and this CommitStrip puts it best: This book is a re

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The story of how RSS beat Microsoft

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-03 23:50:01

People like to tell the story of how VHS beat Betamax because adult film studios backed VHS. It’s a clutch-your-pearls story that says nothing about why these multi-million-dollar businesses picked one format over the other. The real story is that while Betamax tapes had better resolution and fidelity, VHS was cheaper, offered longer recordings, and, most importantly, was the more open format. Not many people talk about how or why RSS won the content syndication war because few people are aware

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Something Crucial Didn’t Happen in the Gulf of Panama This Year

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2025-11-04 05:15:23

The Gulf of Panama has experienced an annual wind-driven oceanographic phenomenon called upwelling for at least as long as records of it have existed. In 2025, however, seasonal upwelling failed, and the consequences could be drastic. In a study published Tuesday in the journal PNAS, a Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute-led team suggests that weakening trade winds caused upwelling to fail in the Gulf of Panama this year for the first time in at least four decades. Consequently, the gulf’s

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Dwayne Johnson Will Play the Chicken Man in ‘Lizard Music’

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2025-11-04 09:00:08

The Rock is about to become the Chicken Man. Dwayne Johnson is set to reteam with his Smashing Machine director, Benny Safdie, to make Lizard Music, a fantasy adventure based on the popular 1976 book by Daniel Pinkwater. According to Deadline, which broke the news, Johnson will play the aforementioned poultry-themed character, who teams up with a young man to explore some mysterious goings-on involving music played by lizards on TV. It’s one of those books you probably read in middle school or

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‘Free Speech’ University in Austin Makes Freshmen Read Palantir CEO’s Deep Thoughts

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2025-11-04 09:30:04

In 2021, “intellectual dark web” OG and Israeli-government stan Bari Weiss announced the launch of her own university. In case you don’t remember, the “intellectual dark web” was a term coined by one of its own proponents (Eric Weinstein) and used to market a breed of new pundits and influencers, like Joe Rogan, who sprang up during the first Trump administration. These pundits dared to share provocative perspectives that, according to them, no one else had the courage to voice—stuff like multic

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These Headphones With Bose Sound and 100 Hours of Battery Won’t Destroy Your Wallet

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-11-04 09:31:03

I’m a fan of Bose audio. In recent memory, I’ve tried Bose’s SoundLink Plus, a portable Bluetooth speaker with big sound and a great (grassy) look; the second-gen QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds with their ridiculously good ANC; and its Ultra Open Earbuds, probably the best pair of open earbuds I’ve used to date. That being said, there’s one thing that I don’t love about Bose products, and that’s the premium pricing. Nearly $300 for a Bluetooth speaker is a lot, and so is $300 for a pair of wireless

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Yes, Google Meet Is Down

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2025-11-04 09:35:43

If you’re trying to use Google Meet and failing, it’s not your fault. Google is reportedly investigating the outage, and DownDetector has seen tens of thousands or reports about Google Meet not working properly since around 1:25 p.m. ET. “We are experiencing an issue with Google Meet beginning at Monday, 2025-09-08 10:25 PDT,” Google reported on its Workspace updates page. “Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Monday, 2025-09-08 11:30 PDT with c

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AI-Enhanced Version of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at the Sphere Could Pull in $1 Billion

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2025-11-04 09:51:45

The biggest blockbuster of the summer came out 86 years ago. While some people balk at the idea of paying $12 to catch a film that’ll be on streaming platforms a month later, apparently thousands of folks are flocking to the Sphere in Las Vegas and dropping about $200 a ticket to watch The Wizard of Oz, according to a report from Bloomberg. The film is reportedly grossing about $2 million per day from its showtimes on just one (very large) screen. Citing information from Wolfe Research, Bloombe

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Dyson’s New Stick Vacuum Just Solved My Biggest Problem With Cordless Models

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-04 03:15:00

Dyson is one of the best-known cordless vacuum manufacturers, and its V-series vacuums are flagship models that usually earn top marks in our testing. With strong suction and innovations including dust detection, the best Dyson vacuums can usually be counted on to bring something new to the table. I got to go hands-on with the Dyson V16 Piston Animal (there’s also a Submarine variant), the company’s newest cordless vacuum that’s expected to launch in the US in 2026. It offers the top-of-class c

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Digimon Story Time Stranger Preview: Can It Beat Pokémon at Its Own Game?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-04 04:00:00

I'm halfway through my three-hour demo playing Digimon Story Time Stranger when I finally muster the courage to de-evolve one of my most powerful monsters. Why? So I can build them back up from level 1 to be even stronger -- and grow them along a different evolutionary path. For casual players, this may sound excessive. For hardcore roleplaying game fans keen on building their fighters to the peak of performance, these expansive possibilities are exactly what they've been waiting for. Digimon S

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Apple's iPhone 17 Event Is Tomorrow. Here's How to Watch

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-04 08:03:44

Apple's annual fall iPhone launch event is tomorrow. The keynote kicks off Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, which could include a slimmer version of the phone, as well as the Apple Watch Series 11 and the AirPods Pro 3. The invite, which Apple sent on Aug. 26, shows the title "Awe Dropping," with a dynamic Apple logo that seems to reference Siri's colorful glow. Watch this: iPhone Air Is a Wild Card – and Starts a Big Change for Apple 06:39 There's also

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Is Apple Finally Making a Move on Smart Home Tech? 4 Rumored Products We'd Love to See

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-04 08:23:00

It's a matter of when, not if. Apple's take on the smart home is coming, with multiple reports saying the tech giant is ready to release its own line of smart devices and home security products. While it's a little early, Apple's big "awe dropping" event on Sept. 9 could showcase the first elements of its big home expansion. We already expect to see the new iPhone 17, a new Apple Watch and an AirPod announcement. Here's what could happen if there's a surprise home tech release, too, from table

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Monday Night Football: How to Watch Vikings vs. Bears, ManningCast Tonight

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-04 08:23:42

The Vikings and Bears will each learn a lot this season about their first-round quarterback from the 2024 draft, starting tonight on Monday Night Football. Selected by the Bears with the first overall pick, Caleb Williams had a rocky rookie season but is operating a new offense this year under Ben Johnson, who took the top job with the Bears after enjoying great success leading the Detroit Lions offense the past three seasons. For the Vikings, J. J. McCarthy was the 10th pick and then missed h

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Customize Your Google Search Results With This New Feature

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-04 08:30:00

Facing criticism for degraded search results and angst from people who want to avoid AI Overviews, Google has announced a new search feature that lets you choose the sites you want to see in your news and search results. Google said in a recent blog post that it's launching Preferred Sources in the US and India this month. The new feature can be accessed through a plus icon to the right of Top Stories panels or a direct link to your preferences. "Once you select your sources, they will appear

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Wi-Fi Signals Can Measure Heart Rates Without Wearables, New Research Suggests

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-04 08:46:00

Imagine checking your heart rate without strapping on a smartwatch or chest monitor. This future might not be far off. Engineers at the University of California-Santa Cruz developed a system that uses Wi-Fi signals to monitor heart rate without the need for smartwatches, chest straps or other wearables. The project, known as Pulse-Fi, shows in early data that ordinary wireless devices can be repurposed as accurate health sensors. "Non-intrusive monitoring of vital signs such as heart rate is c

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Microsoft Promises Windows 10 Users Free Security Updates for a Year – but There Are Strings Attached

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-04 09:00:09

Microsoft is ready to leave Windows 10 behind, and security support is due to end in October. If you aren't ready to upgrade to Windows 11, all isn't lost. You can snag a one-year extended security update for $30, but there's also a free option you may not have heard about. All you need to do is enable cloud backup, and connect it with your OneDrive account. The ability to get free updates on Windows 10 is a pretty big deal because it is still the most widely used Windows OS, accounting for jus

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This Cult Classic Vampire Movie Is Ridiculously Underrated, and It's Free on Tubi

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-04 09:15:03

Vampires have been popular on the silver screen ever since they burst onto film in 1922 with Nosferatu. Over the last 100+ years, myriad vampire flicks have stolen the hearts of audiences, from The Lost Boys to Abigail. Novelist Anne Rice's vampires have always been wickedly popular -- in particular because of the Tom Cruise/Brad Pitt blockbuster Interview With a Vampire -- but there is more to her world than just Louis and Lestat's story. Don't miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-ba

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Nothing's Ear 3 Wireless Buds Set For Sept. 18 Launch

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-04 09:16:51

With the unveiling of the Nothing Ear 3, British tech company Nothing is set to cap off a summer of high-profile product launches. This new pair of buds, the latest in Nothing's original product series, will be released on Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. BST (5 a.m. PT). The company unveiled the Nothing Ear 1 in 2021. Since its inception, Nothing has been renowned for its transparent design language, setting it apart in a sea of otherwise visually unremarkable tech. A teaser image for the Ear 3 suggests tha

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The Polestar 5 electric sedan makes its world debut

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-04 09:00:49

Today, Polestar debuted its newest model. Just as three is followed by four, next in the series comes five—in this case the Polestar 5. And the new EV is a little departure from the products we've seen so far from this Swedish/Chinese startup. It's a handsome if angular sedan that, like the Polestar 4 SUV, eschews a rear window in favor of more headroom for passengers and a rear-view camera. "Polestar 5 is bringing the future to our present. Our vision for Polestar's design, technology, and sus

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EchoStar to sell spectrum to SpaceX after FCC threatened to revoke licenses

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-04 09:31:26

SpaceX's complaints to the Federal Communications Commission have helped the satellite company land a $17 billion deal to buy spectrum licenses from EchoStar. The deal consists of up to $8.5 billion in cash and up to $8.5 billion in SpaceX stock, EchoStar said. SpaceX also agreed to pay $2 billion worth of interest payments on EchoStar debt through November 2027. After SpaceX alleged that EchoStar subsidiary Dish Network "barely uses" its spectrum and urged the FCC to make the spectrum availab

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On a day of rebranding at the Pentagon, this name change slipped under the radar

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-04 09:45:02

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday authorizing the Department of Defense to refer to itself as the Department of War, reverting to a more bellicose title used until a 1940s-era military shakeup in the aftermath of World War II. The order approves the Pentagon's use of the Department of War name as an "additional secondary title" for the Department of Defense while the Trump administration seeks congressional approval to officially change the name. Until Congress votes on th

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The 49 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (September 2025)

wired.com Matt Kamen 2025-11-01 17:00:00

Netflix has plenty of movies to watch. Maybe too many. Sometimes finding the right film at the right time can seem like an impossible task. Let us help you. Below is a list of some of our favorites currently on the streaming service—from dramas to comedies to thrillers. If you decide you’re in more of a TV mood, head over to our collection of the best TV series on Netflix. Want more? Check out our lists of the best sci-fi movies, best movies on Amazon Prime, and the best flicks on Disney+. If

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The Polestar 5 is an 884hp fastback sedan that should make Porsche nervous

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2025-11-04 09:00:00

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. It’s been five years since Polestar first introduced the Precept, a concept car that the electric automaker described as “a manifesto of things to come; a declaration.” Well, come they have, because today Polestar finally revealed the p

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Signal’s first paid feature adds encrypted media and message backups

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-11-04 09:59:40

is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Signal is launching its first paid feature: the ability to make secure, end-to-end encrypted backups of your media history older than 45 days and of your text message history for $1.99 per month. “Media requires a lot of storage, and storing and transferring large amounts of data is e

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inDrive has big plans to become a global ‘super app’ where others have failed

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-11-03 21:00:00

Known for its bidding-based ride-hailing model across Asia and Latin America, inDrive is rolling out a “super app” strategy aimed at frontier markets — expanding beyond cabs to deliver daily essentials to its users. Beginning with grocery deliveries in Kazakhstan, inDrive plans to expand into multiple verticals over the next 12 months across its top markets, including Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Pakistan, Peru, and Mexico. The shift comes on the heels of more than 360 million app downloads and 6.5

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Pinecone founder Edo Liberty discusses why the next big AI breakthrough starts with search at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-11-04 09:35:00

AI needs a better brain — and Edo Liberty is building it. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, Pinecone founder and CEO Edo Liberty will explain why the next wave of AI-native apps won’t be driven by bigger models, but by smarter search. With 10,000+ startup and VC leaders expected in San Francisco from October 27–29, this fireside chat and presentation is a must-attend moment. The future of AI isn’t more data — it’s better retrieval As AI beco

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Google’s AI Mode adds 5 new languages including Hindi, Japanese, and Korean

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-11-04 09:46:10

Google is expanding AI Mode — its AI-powered Search experience — to five new languages, opening access to additional users around the world, after being limited to English for over six months. On Monday, Google announced that AI Mode will now support Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese. The update follows last month’s rollout of the AI-powered experience to 180 new markets in English, after initially launching in the U.S. and later expanding to the U.K. and India. “Wi

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Cognition AI defies turbulence with a $400M raise at $10.2B valuation

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2025-11-04 09:49:04

In Brief Cognition AI, the startup behind AI coding agent Devin, has hit a $10.2 billion valuation after raising $400 million, marking a jump from the company’s $4 billion valuation earlier this year, reports Bloomberg. Founders Fund, the Peter Thiel-backed VC, led Cognition’s latest round, with participation from existing investors like Lux Capital, Joe Lonsdale’s 8VC, Elad Gil, Definition Capital and Swish Ventures. In July, Cognition acquired AI coding startup Windsurf, just days after Goo

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VC giant Insight Partners notifies staff and limited partners after data breach

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2025-11-04 09:56:04

Venture capital firm Insight Partners says it has completed notifying a number of individuals, including the firm’s limited partners, whose personal information was stolen by hackers in a January data breach. In a statement late last week, the company said it completed its review in August following the data breach, which it described as a “social engineering attack” without further explanation. According to its earlier notice, the stolen data included information about certain Insight Partner

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StubHub IPO: Ticket reseller aims to raise up to $9.2 billion, pricing at $22 to $25 per share

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2025-11-04 14:54:09

The StubHub logo is seen at its headquarters in San Francisco. StubHub is aiming to raise as much as $851 million in its initial public offering, giving it a valuation of up to $9.2 billion, the company revealed in a new filing on Monday. The ticket reselling marketplace plans to sell more than 34 million shares priced between $22 and $25 per share, according to the filing. The long-awaited IPO comes after StubHub hit pause on the process in April as the stock market was reeling from Presiden

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The Key Points of Working Effectively with Legacy Code

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Monday Night Football: How to Watch Vikings vs. Bears, ManningCast Tonight

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VC giant Insight Partners notifies staff and limited partners after data breach

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