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AI Ethics is being narrowed on purpose, like privacy was

news.ycombinator.com Nimish Gåtam 2026-01-06 15:20:35

A few days ago, OpenAI released an open-source language model for the first time in a very long time. It had been promised for a while, but the deadline kept being pushed for “safety” concerns. In fact, they’ve put quite a bit of time and effort into discussing safety, because, ostensibly, safety and ethics is at the top of people’s minds. So, the public is worried about AI ethics, and OpenAI is putting efforts into making sure the AI is ethical. Sounds like a match. Not just a match, but a

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How to Sell if Your User is not the Buyer

news.ycombinator.com Nate Ritter 2026-01-06 20:09:02

I recently wrote about how your ideal customer is one who values your product the most”. And then quickly, in one of my private communities, I had this question pop up: But how you would talk to your ideal customer if they are not the ones who try the product? In my case -- I totally agree. CTOs / Director of Engineering are probably the ones who make decisions. But it is developers who try the product first. In the article you talk about messaging. I get it. But how practically you can reach o

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If This Planet Is Real, It Would Break So Many Records

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2026-01-06 20:05:23

Exoplanet hunters have had an eye on Alpha Centauri, the closest star system to Earth at just four light-years away, for decades. We know that it consists of two Sun-like stars, Alpha Centauri A and Alpha Centauri B, as well as a faint red dwarf star, Proxima Centauri. But while researchers have previously discovered three exoplanets orbiting Proxima Centauri, the search for more worlds orbiting the system’s other two stars has proven difficult. Until now: New evidence from the James Webb Space

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Daring New Plan Lays Out Mission to a Black Hole

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2026-01-06 20:10:07

Fifty-six years after Disney filmmakers imagined what it would be like for a spacecraft crew to journey to a black hole in the 1979 movie The Black Hole, an astrophysicist has released a plan for a real interstellar mission to go where no spacecraft has gone before. Outlined in a new paper published today in iScience, the proposal is a two-pronged, surprisingly simple approach. First, scientists need to find a black hole that’s relatively nearby. Second, they need to build something called a na

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NASA Told to Overhaul Its Plans to Replace the International Space Station

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2026-01-06 20:27:23

For nearly 30 years, the International Space Station has played orbital home for astronauts from all over the world, but its time is running out. Slated to retire in 2030, NASA is aiming to replace it with a privately-run station that can host its astronauts in space when needed. And now under pressure to get a new station up and running fast and within a slashed budget, NASA’s current head—U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy—is completely overhauling the agency’s plans to replace the ISS.

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Review: Framework Desktop is a mash-up of a regular desktop PC and the Mac Studio

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-06 20:00:02

Framework’s main claim to fame is its commitment to modular, upgradeable, repairable laptops. The jury’s still out on early 2024’s Framework Laptop 16 and mid-2025’s Framework Laptop 12, neither of which has seen a hardware refresh, but so far, the company has released half a dozen iterations of its flagship Framework Laptop 13 in less than five years. If you bought one of the originals right when it first launched, you could go to Framework’s site, buy an all-new motherboard and RAM, and get a

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Peloton pivots to wellness alongside another layoff

theverge.com Victoria Song 2026-01-06 20:02:53

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Peloton has pivoted many times over the past few years in its quest to return to profitability. The latest, as announced in its Q4 2025 earnings call, is leaning into health and wellness instead of “just” cardio fitness. “With each passing year, we are coming to understand better the importance of strength, stress management, sleep,

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The backlash against Duolingo going ‘AI-first’ didn’t even matter

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2026-01-06 20:32:05

Duolingo announced on Wednesday that it beat its quarterly revenue estimates, even though the company faced widespread backlash for choosing to embrace generative AI over human workers. Duolingo stock rose almost 30% on the news. In April, CEO Luis von Ahn shared that Duolingo would become an “AI-first” company, phasing out its use of contract workers. He also discouraged teams from hiring more employees, unless if the team is unable to automate more of its work. With the use of generative AI,

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AI agents aren’t the ‘new Google,’ says Airbnb CEO

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-01-06 20:37:35

After a second-quarter earnings beat, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky shared his thoughts on the company’s AI strategy, cautioning investors that AI chatbots can’t yet be thought of as the “new Google.” That is, AI chatbots, while potentially driving new leads to the travel and services business, aren’t entirely a replacement for the referrals that the dominant search engine brings. At least not at this time. “I think we’re still kind of feeling out the space,” the exec told investors on the Q2 earnin

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HBO Max is about to get ‘aggressive’ to stop password sharing

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-07 00:44:20

The days of streaming service password sharing seem to be ending fast. HBO Max just signaled that it’s about to launch an “aggressive” campaign to snuff out password sharing among subscribers. Here’s what that means. HBO Max plans to eliminate password sharing soon Last fall, HBO Max—which at the time was just Max, and had a blue logo—said it would start telling password sharers they had to pay more for the privilege. It seems that campaign didn’t move the needle much. JB Perrette, head of s

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UFO 50, a brilliant tribute to retro gaming, is out for the Switch right now

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-07 00:17:57

When UFO 50 , the dizzyingly ambitious fictional game compendium from the creator of Spelunky, landed on PC last year, a Switch port felt inevitable. We’ve had to wait nearly 12 months for that to happen, but it’s finally here. Rudely shadow-dropped into a sizzle reel at the end of Nintendo’s (otherwise largely underwhelming) Indie World showcase this morning, UFO 50 is available on Switch (and presumably Switch 2, barring any strange compatibility issues) for $25 right now. For those who misse

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Honesty Boxes in Scotland (2024)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-07 00:11:14

Honesty Boxes in Scotland Dotted around the Scottish countryside, honesty boxes are a heartwarming tradition reflecting the trust and community spirit of rural life. These unstaffed stands offer all sorts; from fresh eggs and home-baked goods to seasonal fruits and vegetables, and even handmade crafts. This practice not only supports local farmers and artisans but also fosters a sense of integrity and mutual respect among residents and travellers. Here is a selection of the unique things you ca

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Monte Carlo Crash Course: Quasi-Monte Carlo

news.ycombinator.com Max Slater 2026-01-02 12:53:08

Monte Carlo Crash Course Quasi-Monte Carlo We’ve learned how to define and apply Monte Carlo integration—fundamentally, it’s the only tool we need. In the remaining chapters, we’ll explore ways to reduce variance and successfully sample difficult distributions. Variance & Correlation In chapter two, we determined that the variance of a Monte Carlo estimator is inversely proportional to its sample count. Empirically, we confirmed that our integrators’ expected error scaled with $$\frac{1}{\sq

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Laptop Support and Usability (LSU): July 2025 Report from the FreeBSD Foundation

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-06 23:55:18

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Pranksters Interrupt Education Secretary Linda McMahon With Circus Music

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2026-01-06 23:30:23

Pranksters were able to play disruptive audio clips, including the Curb Your Enthusiasm theme and circus music, during an interview with Education Secretary Linda McMahon at the Young America’s Foundation student conference in Washington D.C., on Wednesday. And Trump supporters would like you to know that they aren’t bothered by it at all. Not one little bit. McMahon, who previously worked as a professional wrestling promoter, was appointed by Trump to dismantle the Department of Education and

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FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025: TV Schedule Today, How to Watch, Stream All the PGA Tour Golf From Anywhere

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-06 23:00:00

The battle to become the 2025 season champion picks up a gear this weekend as the FedEx Cup Playoffs get underway with the St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind. Keep reading to find out the best live TV streaming services you can use to watch each day of the tournament live wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if they're not available where you are. The first instalment of the three-part playoffs features a 68-man field from 70 qualifiers, with that number set to be cut down t

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How to Watch Bayern Munich vs. Tottenham From Anywhere: Stream Preseason Friendly Soccer

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-06 23:30:00

Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich hosts Premier League club Tottenham on Thursday as both teams continue their preparations for the season ahead. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch this friendly match as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We'll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are. Following its appearance at the recent FIFA Club World Cup, today's match is only Bayern's second preseason game of the summer. Vincent Komp

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The Best Hearing Aids of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Christopher Null 2026-01-07 00:00:00

How much money should you expect to spend on a hearing aid? The answer depends primarily on whether you’re looking into over-the-counter or prescription hearing aids. Unsurprisingly, the latter is a wallet guzzler, with average costs between $2,000 to $8,000. But OTCs can ring up quite a tab in their own right, and our most highly rated devices will still run you about $800 to $2,000 a pair. So far, we haven’t found an OTC device under this $800 price that is truly effective at treating hearing

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Digital Foundry, the most trusted name in game console analysis, is going independent

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2026-01-07 00:00:00

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Over the past decade and a half, Eurogamer’s Digital Foundry has become the most knowledgeable and trustworthy place to find out just how powerful a new video game console might be, where the hottest new games run the best, and why they sometimes don’t! Even Sony and Microsoft often favor DF for exclusive access to technical details. But a

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GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke on Copilot, vibe coding, and AI’s next chapter

theverge.com Alex Heath 2026-01-07 00:00:00

is a deputy editor and author of thenewsletter. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Welcome to Decoder! This is Alex Heath, your Thursday episode guest host and deputy editor at The Verge. It’s AI coding week at Decoder. You just heard Casey Newton’s interview with the CEO behind Cursor, Michael Truell. Now, I have a conversation with GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke. In many ways, GitHub Copilot set off the current AI coding boom. But since Thomas

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Trump demands CEO of Intel resign over ties to China

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-01-07 00:25:28

is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. President Donald Trump has called for Lip-Bu Tan to immediately resign as Intel’s CEO over his reported ties to Chinese tech firms. The demand follows Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton questioning Intel’s board chairman whether Tan’s alleged connections to Chi

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HBO Max is going to get even more annoying about password sharing

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-07 00:32:50

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. HBO Max’s password-sharing crackdown is about to get stricter. During an earnings call on Thursday, Warner Bros. Discovery streaming head JB Perette said prompts surrounding account sharing will become more persistent starting next month, pushing people toward p

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Truth Social’s AI search is powered by Perplexity, but the platform can set limits on sources

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2026-01-07 00:18:23

AI startup Perplexity is powering a new AI-powered search engine on Truth Social, President Donald Trump’s social media platform. The search engine, dubbed Truth Search AI, is already available on the web version of Truth Social, with public Beta testing on its iOS and Android apps planned for “the near future.” Trump Media said in a press release that Perplexity’s tech provides “direct, contextually accurate answers with transparent citations” which will help Truth Social “exponentially incre

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Intel shares drop after Trump calls for CEO to resign immediately

cnbc.com Fred Imbert 2026-01-07 05:48:41

Intel's CEO Lip-Bu Tan speaks at the company's Annual Manufacturing Technology Conference in San Jose, California, U.S. April 29, 2025. Intel shares slipped Thursday after President Donald Trump called for the chipmaker's CEO to resign immediately. In a Truth Social post, Trump said Intel Chief Executive Lip-Bu Tan "is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately. There is no other solution to this problem." Intel did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Tan was named as Intel

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Cryptomixer founders pled guilty to laundering money for cybercriminals

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-07 03:45:45

The founders of the Samourai Wallet (Samourai) cryptocurrency mixer have pleaded guilty to laundering over $200 million for criminals. Samourai CEO Keonne Rodriguez and CTO William Lonergan Hill admitted to their involvement in the Samourai money laundering operation, pleading guilty to conspiracy for operating a money transmitting business that handled criminal proceeds, and are now facing a maximum sentence of five years in prison. As part of their plea agreements, Rodriguez and Hill have a

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Why I recommend this Asus laptop for creatives over my MacBook Pro M4 (and it's not just price)

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-01-07 05:41:00

Asus ProArt P16 ZDNET's key takeaways Asus' ProArt P16 is on sale for $2,500 at Best Buy. This year's model keeps much of what made the previous generation so good, with key hardware improvements. It also means it has the same problems as before, such as running hot. View now at Best Buy If you're familiar with Asus' creator-focused laptops, you'll feel right at home using the 2025 ProArt P16. It is nearly identical to its predecessor in terms of design and purpose, as the laptop is meant for

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Synthetic Biology for Space Exploration

news.ycombinator.com Onofri 2026-01-03 18:30:48

The Apollo 11 Moon landing encouraged humankind to consider and investigate life beyond Earth more than 50 years ago1. However, in contrast to its lightning-fast success in terms of the remarkable technology development of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs, human space exploration has been confined in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for the past 50 years. Nevertheless, other space agencies, such as the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), have joined the two

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Outdated Software, Nationwide Chaos: United Grounds Flights After Meltdown

news.ycombinator.com Judith Dunville 2026-01-07 05:55:41

United Airlines passengers across the country found themselves stranded, confused, and angry on Wednesday as a massive technology failure triggered a nationwide grounding of flights. The culprit: Unimatic, a decades-old internal system so vital to United’s operations that when it failed, the airline had no choice but to bring the entire operation to a standstill. From major hubs in Chicago, Newark, Denver, Houston, to San Francisco, the outage rippled through the airline’s scheduling, flight

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Infinite Pixels

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-07 05:12:42

I was on one of my rounds of social media trawling, just seeing what was floating through the aether, when I came across a toot by Andy P that said: Fun #css trick: width: calc(infinity * 1px); height: calc(infinity * 1px); …and I immediately thought, This is a perfect outer-limits probe! By which I mean, if I hand a browser values that are effectively infinite by way of the infinity keyword, it will necessarily end up clamping to something finite, thus revealing how far it’s able or willi

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There’s Even More Rumors About the Villains of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-01-07 05:00:29

It’s going to be a while before we see Blade Runner 2099. Dune Part III will be partially shot on film. Exit 8 is coming stateside. Plus, get a creepy new look at Ben Wheatley’s new movie. Spoilers now! Spider-Man: Brand New Day As reported by Cosmic Marvel and Comic Book, costume prop modeler Monica Avitto has created a public mood board on Pinterest full of samurai armor for one of the villains appearing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, leading to fevered speculation that a Japanese character l

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AI Ethics is being narrowed on purpose, like privacy was

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If This Planet Is Real, It Would Break So Many Records

Daring New Plan Lays Out Mission to a Black Hole

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Review: Framework Desktop is a mash-up of a regular desktop PC and the Mac Studio

Peloton pivots to wellness alongside another layoff

The backlash against Duolingo going ‘AI-first’ didn’t even matter

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UFO 50, a brilliant tribute to retro gaming, is out for the Switch right now

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Laptop Support and Usability (LSU): July 2025 Report from the FreeBSD Foundation

Pranksters Interrupt Education Secretary Linda McMahon With Circus Music

FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025: TV Schedule Today, How to Watch, Stream All the PGA Tour Golf From Anywhere

How to Watch Bayern Munich vs. Tottenham From Anywhere: Stream Preseason Friendly Soccer

The Best Hearing Aids of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Digital Foundry, the most trusted name in game console analysis, is going independent

GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke on Copilot, vibe coding, and AI’s next chapter

Trump demands CEO of Intel resign over ties to China

HBO Max is going to get even more annoying about password sharing

Truth Social’s AI search is powered by Perplexity, but the platform can set limits on sources

Intel shares drop after Trump calls for CEO to resign immediately

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Why I recommend this Asus laptop for creatives over my MacBook Pro M4 (and it's not just price)

Synthetic Biology for Space Exploration

Outdated Software, Nationwide Chaos: United Grounds Flights After Meltdown

Infinite Pixels

There’s Even More Rumors About the Villains of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

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