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'A black hole': New graduates discover a dismal job market

news.ycombinator.com Https 2026-01-12 14:45:48

Recent graduates looking to enter an increasingly shaky labor market are painting a dire picture of their job search: “A black hole,” one said. “I’m disheartened,” said another. “I almost feel like it wasn’t worth going to school,” said a third. NBC News asked people who recently finished technical school, college or graduate school how their job application process was going, and in more than 100 responses, the graduates described months spent searching for a job, hundreds of applications and

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How to make almost anything (2019)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-12 02:28:29

My name is D. Sculley. I lead several teams at Google in Cambridge doing research in various aspects of machine learning. I'm involved in this course because many of our current projects involve the use of machine learning for design or fabrication problems of one form or another, including in the biology space and the chemistry space. I'm interested in learning more about other forms of fabrication and seeing if there are interesting cross-domain opportunities to think about. Here is my Google

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Tokens are getting more expensive

news.ycombinator.com Ethan Ding 2026-01-12 02:01:37

note: i’m kinda tired of the “levered beta” metaphor, i have one more topic i want to cover on this topic related to cognition, and then i’ll go back to my normal writing imagine you start a company knowing that consumers won't pay more than $20/month. fine, you think, classic vc playbook - charge at cost, sacrifice margins for growth. you've done the math on cac, ltv, all that. but here's where it gets interesting: you've seen the a16z chart showing llm costs dropping 10x every year. so you t

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This Old SGI: notes and memoirs on the Silicon Graphics 4D series (1996)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-12 06:04:05

This Old SGI Consisting of a collection of notes and memoirs on my experiences with the 4D series machines. Compiled and maintained by A. J. Corda (Email) copyright (c) 1996 Version 2.0 Visitor Number Introduction I am posting this assortment of notes and observations as a kind of "thank you" to the numerous people who have replied to my posts in the past. The free flow of information is the life-blood of the internet community, and this is my feeble attempt to maintain that flow, while at

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Critcl – C Runtime in Tcl

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-12 11:58:55

Critcl lets you easily embed C code in Tcl. A (certainly incomplete) list of packages using critcl is: Readers wishing to make their use of critcl public here are asked to file a ticket or pull request here, against branch gh-pages More notes are available on the Tclers' Wiki Slides for "Critcl - Beyond Stubs and Compilers" [ PDF ], [ HTML ] A paper from the Ninth Annual Tcl/Tk conference (2002, Vancouver). Critcl currently has two major branches, version 2, and version 3. Only version 3 i

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If you're remote, ramble

news.ycombinator.com Steph Ango 2026-01-12 00:32:51

A tip for remote teams of 2-10 people. Create a personal “ramblings” channel for each teammate in your team’s chat app of choice. Ramblings channels let everyone share what’s on their mind without cluttering group channels. Think of them as personal journals or microblogs inside your team’s chat app, a lightweight way to add ambient social cohesion. People typically post short updates 1-3 times per week. Common topics include: ideas related to current projects musings about blog posts, artic

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‘Starfinder: Afterlight’ Brings Paizo’s TTRPG to Video Games

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2026-01-12 10:50:31

Tabletop RPG developer Paizo is taking is first steps into video games through its sci-fi title, Starfinder. Developer Epictellers Entertainment is adapting the Pathfinder offshoot for mouse and keyboard with the single-player RPG Afterlight. In it, players will assemble of crew with their own personal stories and baggage for you to help deal with while embarking on a quest to save the galaxy. Like the recently announced RPG for The Expanse, players can play as different classes and make choice

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HBO Max Lost Two More Cartoon Network Classics This Week

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2026-01-12 12:15:31

The current regime at Warner Bros. Discovery—soon to separate into Warner Bros. and Discovery in the near future—has never really liked its animated history. After licensing out old Cartoon Network hits and their sequel shows to different platforms, the company still have a few more shows to kick out of HBO Max. In this case, it’s Courage the Cowardly Dog and What’s New, Scooby-Doo that are now no longer on the service. Per Deadline, the two youth-aimed horror shows left the service on July 31

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The iPhone 17 Pro 'Feature' I Want Most? More Colors Beyond Monochrome and Metal

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 03:00:03

While we can all agree that what's inside an iPhone is far more important than the outside, I still care a ton about how my smartphone looks. So with all the rumors swirling about the upcoming iPhone 17, one that caught my eye had nothing to do with specs or features. It simply said the iPhone 17 Pro could adopt color inspired by iOS 26's Liquid Glass redesign -- which, based on descriptions, may resemble some older Samsung phone hues. And I started dreaming about a world where Apple's best phon

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Premier League Summer Series: Stream Bournemouth vs. West Ham From Anywhere

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 08:43:43

Bournemouth and West Ham play their third and final fixture of the Premier League Summer Series on Sunday as the preseason tournament moves to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if it's not available where you are. Andoni Iraola's Cherries had a bright start to their US tour with a comfortable 3-0 win over Everton, but the team's preseason optimism was put in

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 4, #1507

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 12:00:05

Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." She's been a journalist since 1989, working at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Twin Cities Sidewalk, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and NBC News Digital. She's Gen X in birthdate, word and deed. If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line.

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Apple might be building its own AI ‘answer engine’

techcrunch.com Anthony Ha 2026-01-12 14:49:00

In Brief Apple has formed a new team to build a ChatGPT-like app, according to according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This team — reportedly called Answers, Knowledge, and Information — is working to build an “answer engine” that can respond to questions using information from across the web. This could be a standalone app or provide search capabilities in Siri, Safari, and other Apple products. Gurman also notes that Apple is advertising for jobs with this team, specifically looking for appli

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Scientists transform peacock feathers into tiny biological laser beams

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-01-12 14:24:00

TL;DR: Scientists have long been fascinated by the vibrant colors and intricate structures found in the feathers of birds like the Indian Peafowl (commonly known as the peacock). A new study has shed light on a surprising property of these iconic tail feathers: their ability to act as tiny laser resonators when infused with a common fluorescent dye. The research, conducted by researchers from several US universities and published in Nature, set out to explore the behavior of peacock feather bar

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Alarming New System Can Identify People Through Walls Using Wi-Fi Signal

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-12 06:45:30

Once upon a time, in their startling report titled "Bigger Monsters, Weaker Chains," ACLU analysts Jay Stanley and Barry Steinhardt argued that the US was quickly becoming a full-blown "surveillance society," where advanced technology and crumbling regulation come together to create the kind of world that was previously the domain of dystopian science fiction. "The fact is, there are no longer any technical barriers to the Big Brother regime portrayed by George Orwell," they wrote. That was in

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Original Tesla Cofounder Roasts Cybertruck for Looking "Like a Dumpster"

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-12 10:00:29

Martin Eberhard, one of the original cofounders of Tesla — who actually started the company and didn't retroactively bestow himself a title giving that impression, unlike a certain billionaire — isn't too pleased with his baby's newest crowning jewel: the Cybertruck. In comments made in a recent interview with YouTuber Kim Java spotted by Electrek, Eberhard vented his frustration with Tesla's recent direction — which is when the highly heterodox pickup truck caught a stray. "I am actually disa

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Scientists Alarmed as Floodwater Punches Through Greenland's Ice Sheet

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-12 11:30:37

Scientists were caught by surprise after discovering a massive flood of subglacial lakewater burst through Greenland's ice sheet, spilling copious amounts of water across its surface. As detailed in a new paper published in the journal Nature Geoscience, it's the first time such a phenomenon has been observed, highlighting the fierce power being stored in meltwater lurking beneath a thick sheet of ice. The event also defies our predictions of how the Greenland ice sheet evolves over time, even

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Apple now looking to rival ChatGPT with a new in-house ‘Answers’ team: report

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2026-01-12 09:20:06

According to the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple has a new plan up its sleeve to rival the competition in the AI search space. This is a major pivot from Apple’s previous stance, where the company said it didn’t want to develop a chatbot. Apple Intelligence has been off to a rocky start, to say the least. The abilities that have shipped, such as Genmoji and Notification Summaries, haven’t exactly been stellar. Apple has still failed to ship its all-new Siri, and has s

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The HORI Piranha Plant camera for Switch 2 is on sale for only $40

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-12 09:30:51

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Even though the Switch 2 basically just came out, we're already starting to see discounts on some of its accessories. One of the more charming peripherals, the HORI Piranha Plant camera, is on sale right now for only $40. That's $20 off and a record-low price. It's a good deal for anyo

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Apple's MacBook Air M4 drops to a record-low price

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-12 10:00:38

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . If you've put off getting a new MacBook then today is your lucky day. Right now, the 2025 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air M4 are available on Amazon for record-low prices. The 13-inch model is our pick for best MacBook to buy this year. You can pick up the 13-inch MacBook Air M4 for $799,

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Update to iOS 26? We tested the public beta on our iPhones - these features are a big deal

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-01-12 08:00:17

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Apple introduced iOS 26 to the public at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference event in early June, and since then, has been polishing the software with developers for the eventual beta release. Now that it's finally available for everyone to test, you may be wondering if it's worth diving straight into or waiting for the official software launch -- likely sometime in September. That's what we're here to answer. Also: Should you buy an iPhone 16 or wait for the iPhone 17?

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Descent of Inanna into the Underworld

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-07 20:47:12

Sumerian myth The Descent of Inanna into the Underworld (or, in its Akkadian version, Descent of Ishtar into the Underworld) or Angalta ("From the Great Sky") is a Sumerian myth that narrates the descent of the goddess Inanna (Ishtar in Akkadian) into the Underworld to overthrow its ruler, her sister Ereshkigal, the "Queen of the Dead." But following the removal of her adornments, she perishes and her corpse is suspended on a nail. The god Enki intervenes indirectly, restoring Inanna to life. H

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Show HN: Implementation of DDPM (Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Models)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-08 21:28:58

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The Ski Rental Problem

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-08 02:34:47

Ski Rental Problem The ski rental problem is a classic example problem in online algorithms. It feels like a small but interesting problem that can be explained relatively easily while some clever tricks can be applied to it. In this article, I took these lecture notes by Debmalya Panigrahi and Hangjie Ji and tried to rewrite them in a way that is easier to understand (at least for me). Formulation You are going skiing in the mountains but you are unsure about the weather reports and don't k

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How To Make (almost) Anything (2019)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-12 08:28:29

My name is D. Sculley. I lead several teams at Google in Cambridge doing research in various aspects of machine learning. I'm involved in this course because many of our current projects involve the use of machine learning for design or fabrication problems of one form or another, including in the biology space and the chemistry space. I'm interested in learning more about other forms of fabrication and seeing if there are interesting cross-domain opportunities to think about. Here is my Google

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Impossibly Intricate Tattoos Found on 2,000-Year-Old ‘Ice Mummy’

gizmodo.com Natalia Mesa 2026-01-12 09:00:35

For the first time, archeologists have gotten a detailed look at the intricate tattoos on a 2,000-year-old ice mummy, found buried deep within the permafrost-covered mountains of Siberia. These tattoos would be challenging to produce even today, the researchers say, suggesting that ancient tattoo artists possessed a considerable degree of skill. With help from modern tattoo artists, an international team of researchers examined the mummy’s tattoos in unprecedented detail and identified the too

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Ioan Gruffudd’s Still Fond of His ‘Fantastic Four’ Tenure

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2026-01-12 14:25:00

Even before Marvel Studios retook ownership of the Fantastic Four and got a new movie into production, there was always a bit of fondness for the old Fox movies. Not so much the 2015 one, but the mid-2000s pair directed by Tim Story and starring Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, and Michael Chiklis still have their fans. Those films were general audiences’ first introduction to the characters, and there remains a bit of attachment to those versions, particularly after Evans came back for

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Aug. 3

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-11 22:29:00

Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." She's been a journalist since 1989, working at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Twin Cities Sidewalk, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and NBC News Digital. She's Gen X in birthdate, word and deed. If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line.

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We Tested Dozens of Phones and These Have the Best Cameras

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 06:30:00

Phone makers promise varying lengths of long-term software and security support ranging from just one year to as many as seven. These updates not only ensure you get many of the latest features but also keep your phone secure. Phone cameras have gotten better over the past five years. Don’t be fooled by how many cameras a phone has ot the number of megapixels; more is not necessarily better. Phones are large in general with the smallest ones having a 6.1-inch screen and large models topping ou

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Too Hot Inside? These Houseplants Actually Help Beat the Heat

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 08:00:10

Looking for a smarter way to beat the summer heat without blasting your air conditioner all day? You might want to take a closer look at the houseplants sitting quietly on your windowsill. According to experts, certain indoor plants don't just brighten up a room, they can literally lower the temperature in your home. And yes, science backs it up. Thanks to a natural process called transpiration, some houseplants release moisture into the air, creating a cooling effect that can help your space f

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Unitree Just Launched Its Most Affordable Humanoid Robot Yet

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 09:00:12

Watch this: Unitree R1: The Cheapest Humanoid Robot Yet? 03:16 A new humanoid robot just dropped, and it's being advertised at the most affordable price I've ever seen for a humanoid robot of its size. Unitree's R1 humanoid robot starts at just $5,900. That's more than $10,000 less than the company's G1 humanoid, which starts at $16,000. While that's quite a low price in the humanoid robot market, where top-of-the-line models can cost more than $100K, it's essential to understand that Unitree'

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Latest Tech News

'A black hole': New graduates discover a dismal job market

How to make almost anything (2019)

Tokens are getting more expensive

This Old SGI: notes and memoirs on the Silicon Graphics 4D series (1996)

Critcl – C Runtime in Tcl

If you're remote, ramble

‘Starfinder: Afterlight’ Brings Paizo’s TTRPG to Video Games

HBO Max Lost Two More Cartoon Network Classics This Week

The iPhone 17 Pro 'Feature' I Want Most? More Colors Beyond Monochrome and Metal

Premier League Summer Series: Stream Bournemouth vs. West Ham From Anywhere

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 4, #1507

Apple might be building its own AI ‘answer engine’

Scientists transform peacock feathers into tiny biological laser beams

Alarming New System Can Identify People Through Walls Using Wi-Fi Signal

Original Tesla Cofounder Roasts Cybertruck for Looking "Like a Dumpster"

Scientists Alarmed as Floodwater Punches Through Greenland's Ice Sheet

Apple now looking to rival ChatGPT with a new in-house ‘Answers’ team: report

The HORI Piranha Plant camera for Switch 2 is on sale for only $40

Apple's MacBook Air M4 drops to a record-low price

Update to iOS 26? We tested the public beta on our iPhones - these features are a big deal

Descent of Inanna into the Underworld

Show HN: Implementation of DDPM (Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Models)

The Ski Rental Problem

How To Make (almost) Anything (2019)

Impossibly Intricate Tattoos Found on 2,000-Year-Old ‘Ice Mummy’

Ioan Gruffudd’s Still Fond of His ‘Fantastic Four’ Tenure

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Aug. 3

We Tested Dozens of Phones and These Have the Best Cameras

Too Hot Inside? These Houseplants Actually Help Beat the Heat

Unitree Just Launched Its Most Affordable Humanoid Robot Yet

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