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Ask HN: Good resources for DIY-ish animatronic kits for Halloween?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-04 21:57:18

Does anyone know of good resources to make your own animatronic Halloween displays? I'm a software engineer, and not skilled in hardware per se. I would love to make some things together with my kids. For reference, they are 8, 10, 12 and VERY smart and they use Ubuntu as their desktop computers and can use flatpak from the command line. Not that I am bragging.... And, I would love to NOT spent $400 on just a single ridiculous junky thing from Lowes, and do that for multiple things. My budget

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CPR in space could be made easier by chest compression machines

news.ycombinator.com Author.Fullname 2025-11-03 03:13:10

Performing CPR on a space station in microgravity involves doing a handstand on a person's chest and pushing against the walls with your legs – but now researchers say there is a better way Researchers test a chest compression machine on a dummy in an aeroplane CNES Microgravity makes it tricky to do simple tasks like eating, using the toilet and showering, so it is no wonder that performing CPR on someone whose heart stops beating in space is an extremely demanding procedure. But a mechanical

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Deluxe Paint on the Commodore Amiga

news.ycombinator.com Christopher Drum 2025-11-02 22:57:15

Back when EA was cool, they packaged their software in album-style sleeves and promoted their developers like rock stars. I was a Dan Silva groupie. VisiCalc on the Apple II. Lotus 1-2-3 on the IBM PC. Aldus PageMaker on the Macintosh. Deluxe Paint on the Amiga. The computer industry loves a “killer app,” that unique piece of software that compels consumers to purchase new computer hardware just for the privilege of running it. I can personally attest to Deluxe Paint as it compelled even my tec

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DuckDB NPM packages 1.3.3 and 1.29.2 compromised with malware

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-07 04:10:15

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The Last Programmers

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-07 05:01:43

I quit my job at Amazon in May to join a startup called Icon. Best career decision I ever made, but not for the reasons you might think. At Amazon, I was on the Amazon Q Developer team, building their AI coding assistant. You'd think being at the center of Amazon's AI developer tools would be exciting, but it was actually deeply frustrating. It was apparent to anyone outside the Amazon bubble that we were losing the AI game badly. The leadership was constantly playing catch-up because there was

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How can England possibly be running out of water?

news.ycombinator.com Helena Horton 2025-11-03 23:22:35

During the drought of 2022, London came perilously close to running out of water. Water companies and the government prayed desperately for rain as reservoirs ran low and the groundwater was slowly drained off. Contingency plans were drafted to ban businesses from using water; hotel swimming pools would have been drained, ponds allowed to dry up, offices to go uncleaned. If the lack of rainfall had continued for another year, it was possible that taps could have run dry. That, however, was jus

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Mistral AI raises 1.7B€, enters strategic partnership with ASML

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-06 23:10:15

We are announcing a Series C funding round of 1.7B€ at a 11.7B€ post-money valuation. This investment fuels our scientific research to keep pushing the frontier of AI to tackle the most critical and sophisticated technological challenges faced by strategic industries. The Series C funding round is led by leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer, ASML Holding NV (ASML). “ASML is proud to enter a strategic partnership with Mistral AI, and to be lead investor in this funding round. The collab

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Meta Whistleblowers Allege Company Buried Info on Child Safety

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2025-11-06 09:45:27

Whistleblowers allege Meta has suppressed research on risks for young children involving virtual reality devices and apps, including information about child predators, according to a new report from the Washington Post. The newspaper reports that Congress has received thousands of pages of documents related to Meta’s virtual reality programs, with four researchers coming forward to discuss their experiences with the company. Two of the researchers currently work for Meta, and two are former emp

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These Climate Hacks to Save the Poles Could Totally Backfire

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2025-11-07 03:00:23

Last year, the United Nations predicted that Earth’s average temperature could rise more than 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit (3 degrees Celsius) by 2100 if we don’t reduce global emissions. That level of warming would cause catastrophic, irreversible damage to ecosystems, underscoring the urgent need to slow the pace of climate change. Still, the amount of greenhouse gases humans pump into the atmosphere continues to rise. Without sufficient progress on the emissions front, some scientists have suggest

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These Are the Catchiest Songs of All Time, According to AI. Do You Agree?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-06 11:46:00

Catchy songs have been around as long as there's been music, but what makes a song stick in our minds is still a mystery. I recently chaperoned the all-night graduation party at my daughter's high school. After hanging out at an all-games-and-rides-free arcade until 2 a.m., we took the graduates on chartered buses to a private all-ages nightclub in downtown Seattle. It boasted free unlimited fountain soda and snacks, a photo booth with props, a trivia contest, glow necklaces and, best of all, a

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15 Foods Hiding in Your Fridge That Could Cause Food Poisoning

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-07 02:29:02

The US government estimates that there are 48 million cases of foodborne illness each year. That's about one in six Americans dealing with symptoms such as upset stomach, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. According to data collected from personal injury law firm Wagner Reese, certain foods in the fridge are more likely to cause foodborne illness than others. As of April 2025, Wagner Reese analyzed Google search volume and TikTok trend growth for phrases like "can [food] make you sick" and "how lon

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Apple's iPhone 17 Event Is Today: We're Expecting These 6 Big Reveals

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-07 02:30:00

Nothing in this world is certain, except for death, taxes and the reveal of a new iPhone every year. Since receiving our invites to attend Apple's "awe dropping" iPhone 17 event, we've been hard at work deciphering what the enigmatic Apple logo heatmap could mean. While that'll remain a mystery until today's Apple event keynote unfolds, we have seen a lot of the expected product lineup through leaked photos and rumors from industry analysts. In addition to the base model, you can expect an iPho

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Get 50% Off Paramount Plus Annual Plans With This Streaming Deal

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-07 03:45:03

Between hikes at Netflix, Peacock and Apple TV Plus, streaming services haven't held back on increasing prices in 2025. It's as good a time as any for a deal, and Paramount Plus is offering one for new and returning subscribers. Now through Sept. 18, you can get half off Paramount Plus' annual plans, which require you to pay up-front for the 12 months. You can choose between $30 for a year of Paramount Plus Essential, which is ad-based, and $60 for Paramount Plus Premium, which has no commercia

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Gasoline Vs Electric Cars: A Plug-In Hybrid Can Give You the Best of Both Worlds

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-07 04:00:03

Despite the growing popularity of traditional electric vehicles, not everyone is ready for one. There's another option that's a good first step for many drivers: plug-in hybrids. "A plug-in hybrid is the gateway drug for EVs," says Amelia Dalgaard, an automotive expert known online as the Motorhead Mama. That's because plug-in hybrids address the range anxiety that stops some car buyers from going full-EV at first. Plug-in hybrids let you drive on battery power for a limited distance, with a

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These 18 Popular VPNs Share Parent Companies and Privacy Risks

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-07 04:00:04

The benefits of using a VPN service to protect your privacy are clear: Your ISP and other snoops won't be able to spy on your online activity. What's not always clear is which VPN service is trustworthy. A VPN, or virtual private network, is software that creates a secure connection between your device and the internet by routing your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel to a remote server. A VPN essentially masks your IP address and helps keep some of your browsing activities private.

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iOS 26 Cheat Sheet: What to Know About the Upcoming iPhone Update

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-07 04:00:04

Apple announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June that it will release iOS 26 (not iOS 19) this fall -- I'm predicting in less than 10 days. The update will bring a new Liquid Glass design, call screening and more to your iPhone. Developers and beta testers can try all those new features now. *Note that iOS 26 is still in beta, so features might not work properly. We recommend downloading a beta on a secondary device or something other than your primary device, since it might be bu

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Why accessibility might be AI’s biggest breakthrough

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-07 05:08:44

While tech companies market AI as a productivity tool for everyone, a UK government study reveals an unexpected result: Neurodiverse employees may be benefiting far more from chatbots than their neurotypical colleagues. The UK's Department for Business and Trade recently released evaluation results from its Microsoft 365 Copilot trial showing that while overall satisfaction was 72 percent, neurodiverse employees reported statistically higher satisfaction (at a 90 percent confidence level) and w

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Apple Event Live Blog: Updates on iPhone 17, iPhone Air, Apple Watch 11, AirPods Pro 3

wired.com Unknown 2025-11-07 04:00:00

Good morning everyone! Welcome to our live coverage of today's Apple media showcase. We will have two reporters on the scene at Apple Park in Cupertino, California to bring you live coverage. You'll be hearing from Adrienne So, Julian Chokkattu, Reece Rogers, and Michael Calore throughout the event. We’ll be posting frequent news updates here, with the highlights also going on our social platforms. Apple's presentation begins at 10 am Pacific, 1 pm Eastern, and 6 pm in the UK. We have a comple

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A New Platform Offers Privacy Tools to Millions of Public Servants

wired.com Dell Cameron 2025-11-07 04:00:00

A first-of-its-kind marketplace rolled out on Tuesday offering free and discounted privacy and security services to America’s 23 million current and former public servants. The initiative is supported by the Public Service Alliance (PSA), a nonprofit group that says it formed last summer following an unprecedented rise in threats against government workers across the United States. Open to anyone who is serving or has served in government—federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial—the platfo

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Windows 11 SSD issues blamed on reviewers using ‘early versions of firmware’

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-11-07 02:27:59

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Reports have been circulating for the past few weeks that recent Windows 11 updates (KB5063878 and KB5062660) were causing some SSDs using Phison controllers to fail. While plenty of YouTube and TikTok videos have blamed Microsoft for the issues, Phison has identified “early versions of fir

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Xbox is coming to cars thanks to an LG and Microsoft partnership

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-11-07 03:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Microsoft and LG are partnering up to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to internet-connected vehicles. A new Xbox app will soon be available on cars that use LG’s Automotive Content Platform (ACP), allowing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to access cloud versions of Xbox titles directly on in-ca

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Genki will pay Nintendo damages over 3D-printed Switch 2

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-11-07 03:50:10

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Nintendo has settled the lawsuit it filed against accessory maker Genki over the Switch 2 mockup it showcased at CES before the console was officially revealed, and accessories it promoted using the Switch 2 name. Genki’s parent company, Human Things, will pay Nintendo an undisclosed amount of money in damages to close the case, according to a legal filing submitted on Monday, and has agreed to stop giving i

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Firefox launches ‘shake to summarize’ on iPhones

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-11-07 04:51:49

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. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Firefox will soon let you shake your iPhone to get an AI-generated summary of the webpage you’re on. The feature rolls out this week, and will operate using Apple’s on-device AI model on the iPhone 15 Pro or newer once iOS 26 launches. On older iOS versions, Mo

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New Beats earbuds leak hours before Apple’s big event

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-11-07 05:00:20

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple teased the upcoming Powerbeats Fit last month, and now renders and specifications for the sporty wireless earbuds have appeared online that give us a closer look at what to expect. According to trusted leaker Evan Blass, the new Beats earbuds will be available in four colorways — orange, gray, black, and pink — and provide up to 30 hours of battery life, or “7 hours per bud on one charge” without poppi

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Google pulls the Pixel 10’s Daily Hub to ‘enhance its performance’

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2025-11-07 05:50:45

If voice translation is halfway between a helpful feature and a gimmick, then Daily Hub leans even further into gimmick territory. It’s a lot like the Now Brief Samsung introduced on its S25 phones, and it’s supposed to act as a quick digest for your day as well as a place to find some inspiration based on your recent activity. It does the first part of that job just fine; it’s maybe a more longwinded version of Google’s At a Glance widget, which gives you a heads up on the weather and upcoming

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Chinese EV maker Xpeng eyes global launch of mass-market Mona series in 2026

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2025-11-07 06:50:15

Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng speaks to reporters at the electric carmaker's stand at the IAA auto show in Munich, Germany on September 8, 2025. Xpeng plans to launch its mass-market Mona series in overseas markets next year in a move that will boost competition with its Chinese rivals and established automakers in the electric vehicle arena. In a wide-ranging interview with CNBC on Tuesday, Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng said the company's international expansion is moving faster than he expected and signaled

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AI firm Mistral valued at $14 billion as chip giant ASML takes major stake

cnbc.com Ruxandra Iordache 2025-11-07 05:46:11

Nvidia -backed Mistral AI clinched a 11.7 billion-euro ($13.8 billion) valuation in a in a Series C funding round that saw Dutch chip equipment maker ASML secure a major stake in the French firm. ASML pumped 1.3 billion euros in Mistral AI's 1.7 billion-euro funding round as lead investor, gaining a 11% shareholding in the French company on a fully diluted basis. Other participants in the round included existing investors Nvidia, DST Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Bpifrance, General Catalyst, In

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Smart Launcher has a message for grieving Nova Launcher users

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-07 04:15:36

Nathan Drescher / Android Authority TL;DR The team at Smart Launcher has reached out to Nova users, promising them a new, familiar home. The launcher has some of the same features as Nova, and the team is also working on supporting backup imports from Nova. The Android community is still coming to terms with the loss of Nova Launcher, one of the best customization tools that’s been around for over a decade. But as Nova’s story comes to an end, another launcher is stepping up to welcome users

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No, the Galaxy S25 FE doesn’t have this key security upgrade

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-07 05:15:48

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has confirmed to Android Authority that the Galaxy S25 FE has an optical-based fingerprint scanner. This comes after unofficial claims that the phone has an ultrasonic scanner. An ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is faster, more accurate, and works with wet fingers. Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 FE last week, and it brings a couple of notable upgrades. We also heard rumors that the phone would have an upgraded in-display fingerprint sensor, bu

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Google could be cooking up a new look for voice search in the Play Store (Updated: Rolling out)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-07 06:10:49

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a new UI for voice search. The new UI only shows up when you tap the mic icon while in the Search tab. The bottom sheet shows your recent searches, up to your last four. Update, September 9, 2025 (03:10 AM ET): Play Store’s new voice search UI is now widely rolling out. AssembleDebug / Android Authority Original article, January 30, 2025 (03:47 PM ET): Using voice search in the Google Play Store is fairly simple. Just tap the m

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Latest Tech News

Ask HN: Good resources for DIY-ish animatronic kits for Halloween?

CPR in space could be made easier by chest compression machines

Deluxe Paint on the Commodore Amiga

DuckDB NPM packages 1.3.3 and 1.29.2 compromised with malware

The Last Programmers

How can England possibly be running out of water?

Mistral AI raises 1.7B€, enters strategic partnership with ASML

Meta Whistleblowers Allege Company Buried Info on Child Safety

These Climate Hacks to Save the Poles Could Totally Backfire

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15 Foods Hiding in Your Fridge That Could Cause Food Poisoning

Apple's iPhone 17 Event Is Today: We're Expecting These 6 Big Reveals

Get 50% Off Paramount Plus Annual Plans With This Streaming Deal

Gasoline Vs Electric Cars: A Plug-In Hybrid Can Give You the Best of Both Worlds

These 18 Popular VPNs Share Parent Companies and Privacy Risks

iOS 26 Cheat Sheet: What to Know About the Upcoming iPhone Update

Why accessibility might be AI’s biggest breakthrough

Apple Event Live Blog: Updates on iPhone 17, iPhone Air, Apple Watch 11, AirPods Pro 3

A New Platform Offers Privacy Tools to Millions of Public Servants

Windows 11 SSD issues blamed on reviewers using ‘early versions of firmware’

Xbox is coming to cars thanks to an LG and Microsoft partnership

Genki will pay Nintendo damages over 3D-printed Switch 2

Firefox launches ‘shake to summarize’ on iPhones

New Beats earbuds leak hours before Apple’s big event

Google pulls the Pixel 10’s Daily Hub to ‘enhance its performance’

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AI firm Mistral valued at $14 billion as chip giant ASML takes major stake

Smart Launcher has a message for grieving Nova Launcher users

No, the Galaxy S25 FE doesn’t have this key security upgrade

Google could be cooking up a new look for voice search in the Play Store (Updated: Rolling out)

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