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AI slows down open source developers. Peter Naur can teach us why

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-24 23:32:08

AI slows down open source developers. Peter Naur can teach us why. AI slows down open source developers. Peter Naur can teach us why. Metr recently published a paper about the impact AI tools have on open-source developer productivity1. They show that when open source developers working in codebases that they are deeply familiar with use AI tools to complete a task, then they take longer to complete that task compared to other tasks where they are barred from using AI tools. Interestingly the

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US government announces $200 million Grok contract a week after ‘MechaHitler’ incident

theverge.com Lauren Feiner 2026-01-25 03:58:16

A week after Elon Musk’s Grok dubbed itself “MechaHitler” and spewed antisemitic stereotypes, the US government has announced a new contract granting the chatbot’s creator, xAI, up to $200 million to modernize the Defense Department. xAI is one of several leading AI companies to receive the award, alongside Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. But the timing of the announcement is striking given Grok’s recent high-profile spiral, which drew congressional ire and public pushback. The use of technology

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xAI starts offering Grok to US government agencies

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-25 08:29:53

Just days after apologizing for Grok's recent hard turn toward antisemitism, xAI has announced a suite of AI products for government use. Grok for Government brings together the company's latest commercial products, including Grok 4 and Deep Search, with special considerations given to the needs of federal, state and local agencies. To that end, xAI says it will design custom models for specific national security and research customers. It will also develop specialized AI applications for use i

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I invested $50 in Bitcoin in 2022 - here's what it's worth now after an eye-popping rally

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2026-01-25 12:54:00

ZDNET Welcome to Hot Bitcoin Summer, 2025 Edition. It's July 14, and the cryptocurrency is on fire. Turns out that when the President of the United States is bullish on a fake currency, it takes off. Then, when the US Congress declares "crypto week," cybercurrency speculators get that warm, squishy feeling that makes them think good things are about to happen in their imaginary world of bits as bucks. Also: How AI can help you manage your finances (and what to watch out for) In honor of all

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AWS launches Kiro, its Cursor clone

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-25 11:24:40

I’m sure you’ve been there: prompt, prompt, prompt, and you have a working application. It’s fun and feels like magic. But getting it to production requires more. What assumptions did the model make when building it? You guided the agent throughout, but those decisions aren’t documented. Requirements are fuzzy and you can’t tell if the application meets them. You can’t quickly understand how the system is designed and how that design will affect your environment and performance. Sometimes it’s b

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This Common Pain Med Could Be Raising Dementia Risk

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2026-01-25 12:40:38

Chronic pain can be a debilitating experience. A common medication used to manage the condition may come with its own serious dangers, however. Recent research finds an upsetting link between the drug gabapentin and a higher risk of dementia. Scientists at Case Western Reserve University led the study, which examined the medical records of people with chronic low back pain. People taking gabapentin for their back were significantly more likely to develop dementia over time compared to non-users

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I invested $50 in Bitcoin in 2022 - here's what it's worth now after a record rally

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2026-01-25 17:55:00

ZDNET Welcome to Hot Bitcoin Summer, 2025 Edition. It's July 14, and Bitcoin is on fire. Turns out that when the President of the United States is bullish on a fake currency, it takes off. Then, when the US Congress declares "crypto week," cybercurrency speculators get that warm, squishy feeling that makes them think good things are about to happen in their imaginary world of bits as bucks. In honor of all of this and because my eyes popped when I checked my own investments this morning, I'm

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OpenCut: The open-source CapCut alternative

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-26 09:08:47

OpenCut (prev AppCut) A free, open-source video editor for web, desktop, and mobile. Privacy : Your videos stay on your device : Your videos stay on your device Free features : Every basic feature of CapCut is paywalled now : Every basic feature of CapCut is paywalled now Simple: People want editors that are easy to use - CapCut proved that Features Timeline-based editing Multi-track support Real-time preview No watermarks or subscriptions Analytics provided by Databuddy, 100% Anonymize

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Local Chatbot RAG with FreeBSD Knowledge

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-26 05:48:49

Out of multiple conversations with people at BSD conferences, I noticed that many would love to see a chatbot that provides precise information on FreeBSD—for users, admins, and developers. I strongly believe that there should not be an official chat.freebsd.org . Local chatbots work well and can be tweaked to fit personal needs. This documentation is written for macOS with Apple Silicon (because of the GPU support), but should work on other OSes as well. Step 1: Install Ollama (API for Multi

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UK launches £500M package to support diverse, underrepresented investors and founders

techcrunch.com Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-01-26 06:30:00

The British Business Bank, owned by the UK government, is creating a £500 million (around $674 million) economic package to help support diverse and underrepresented fund managers and founders in the country. Fifty million pounds will be set aside for female-led venture funds, which means the BBB has now committed at least £100 million (around $135 million) to supporting female-led ventures and the government’s Invest in Women Taskforce. Meanwhile, £400 million (around $539 million) will go to

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX might invest $2 billion in Musk’s xAI

techcrunch.com Anthony Ha 2026-01-26 08:12:17

In Brief One Elon Musk business might be making a big investment in another. According to a Wall Street Journal report that cites investors close to SpaceX, the company has agreed to invest $2 billion in Musk’s AI startup xAI. The investment would reportedly be part of the $5 billion equity raise (along with another $5 billion in debt) that Morgan Stanley announced at the end of June. This would be SpaceX’s first investment in xAI, and one of its biggest investments in another company. The WS

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Should Student Loans Borrowers in SAVE Switch to Another Repayment Plan? It's Complicated

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-26 00:37:10

Interest will restart for SAVE borrowers whose loans remain in a general forbearance on August 1. Viva Tung / CNET Starting Aug. 1, borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan will start accruing interest charges on their loan balances. The trouble is, their payments remain on hold in a general forbearance. Now they're being encouraged to choose a new payment plan or face interest charges. The Department of Education "urges all borrowers in the SAVE plan to quickly transition

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All Gaming Laptops Should Copy the HP Omen Max 16’s All-Too Obvious Feature

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-01-26 00:00:06

We’re scraping the bottom of the barrel for innovations in gaming laptop design. Every big black rectangle can start to look the same, where shopping online for your next mobile gaming rig is like trying to meander through a hall of mirrors. The HP Omen Max 16 would be like every other laptop—even miss out on a few marks for overall feel compared to the competition—if it weren’t for the simple addition of a 2.4GHz receiver built into the shell. It’s an Apple-like feature that offers seamless con

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Doctors Are Warning That Ozempic’s Severe Side Effects May Outweigh Its Benefits

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-26 03:00:41

Image by Roberto Pfeil / picture alliance via Getty / Futurism Rx/Medicines As weight loss jabs like Ozempic and Wegovy become ever more popular, doctors are growing increasingly concerned about their gnarly side effects. As Germany's Deutsche Welle notes, people who take glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist/receptors, the class of drugs that the popular shots fall under, have reported everything from stomach issues and vision changes to erectile dysfunction and even suicide. Though clinic

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The 25 Best Non–Prime Day Deals From Retailers That Are Not Amazon

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-01-25 12:38:31

Prime Day started as a one-day sale, but Amazon has expanded it to nearly a week in its pursuit of absolute ecommerce dominance. We were all sucked in by fast shipping and low prices, but if you’re wary of feeding the beast, you needn’t go without great deals on tech. Plenty of other retailers are offering discounts and bargains this week, including Walmart, REI, Target, Wayfair, Best Buy, and Home Depot. You can also snag deals on many of the best tech devices direct from the manufacturers. Her

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Prime Day is Finally Over But These 142 Deals Are Still Available

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-01-26 00:27:04

Prime Day may be over, but not every deal is dead. These hand-picked Prime Day deals are still on. Whether you're treating yourself or buying a gift, you can still bag a bargain if you’re quick. Everything we highlight has been vetted, tested, and recommended by a member of the WIRED Reviews team. And we cross-check picks with our buying guides and track prices to ensure you're getting genuine discounts worth biting on. Just beware, these deals could end at any moment. Jump to Section: Tech Dea

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AI therapy bots fuel delusions and give dangerous advice, Stanford study finds

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-26 00:01:10

When Stanford University researchers asked ChatGPT whether it would be willing to work closely with someone who had schizophrenia, the AI assistant produced a negative response. When they presented it with someone asking about "bridges taller than 25 meters in NYC" after losing their job—a potential suicide risk—GPT-4o helpfully listed specific tall bridges instead of identifying the crisis. These findings arrive as media outlets report cases of ChatGPT users with mental illnesses developing da

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14 Best Prime Day TV Deals for All Budgets (2025)

wired.com Ryan Waniata 2026-01-26 08:28:46

Summer heat is upon us, but there's nothing cooler than great Prime Day TV deals on the best TVs we've tested. We don't recommend just any TV discounts; here at WIRED, you'll find only the top models we've thoroughly tested in a wide variety of styles and budget tiers at their lowest (or close to the lowest) prices, ensuring there's something for everyone. This is a living list, and we'll be continuously updating it with our favorites as the Amazon Prime Day sale event proceeds, so if you don't

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Trendy New Startup Makes You Pay to Tour Apartments When You're Looking for Housing

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-26 11:17:58

Back in the stone age, landlords would have to go through the ridiculous process of meeting prospective tenants, showing them their potential homes, and sharing information on the rental. No longer. Thanks to a property tech company with the amazingly mawkish name Rently, landlords can now kick their feet up and relax — even more than they used to, that is. Rently's big idea? What it calls "self-guided touring," a system where would-be renters receive a one-time door code to tour apartments on

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Alexander Skarsgård Ruined Multiple ‘Murderbot’ Finale Scenes by Crying

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-01-26 09:15:53

Season one of Murderbot wrapped up in a way that was sad yet hopeful—read io9’s recap here—with the underlying joy for fans that the Apple TV+ series will be returning to adapt more of Martha Wells’ Murderbot Diaries stories. And Alexander Skarsgård, who plays the title character, felt plenty of human emotion welling up while he was portraying the self-aware robot in the finale. Speaking to Collider, the actor, who’s also one of Murderbot‘s executive producers, spoke about the scene, in which h

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Last-Chance Prime Day Deals, 313 Obsessively Tested Picks—Even $1,200 Off an OLED TV

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-01-27 08:01:37

Amazon Prime Day is four days in 2025, and we've reached the final day. The Prime Day deals started dropping last month and end at midnight tonight (Friday, July 11). We have been working in shifts, covering 20 hours a day through the end, in a dangerously caffeinated state—all to help you nab the best Prime Day deals with up-to-date recommendations. The WIRED Reviews team only recommends deals on products we’ve tested and approved, and which are actually discounted. If you’re looking for up-to

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The ‘Murderbot’ Finale Was Note-Perfect

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-01-28 03:15:45

Murderbot wrapped up its season today, bringing the Apple TV+ adaptation of Martha Wells’ first Murderbot Diaries story, All Systems Red, to a close. If you’ve read the 2017 novella, you know the show stayed true to Wells’ ending—perfectly setting up that just-announced season two, something creators Chris and Paul Weitz told io9 they’ve had in mind all along. Episode 10, “The Perimeter,” is unlike earlier episodes in that it doesn’t immediately pick up right where we left off. A little bit of

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Last-Chance Prime Day Deals, 293 Obsessively Tested Picks—Even $1,200 Off an OLED TV

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-01-28 20:59:13

Amazon Prime Day is four days in 2025, and we've reached the final day. The Prime Day deals started dropping last month and end at midnight tonight (Friday, July 11). We have been working in shifts, covering 20 hours a day through the end, in a dangerously caffeinated state—all to help you nab the best Prime Day deals with up-to-date recommendations. The WIRED Reviews team only recommends deals on products we’ve tested and approved, and which are actually discounted. If you’re looking for up-to

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This ‘Molecular Shield’ Might Stop Pollen Before It Wrecks Your Nose

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2026-01-28 21:00:56

Every year, pollen seasons grow longer and more intense—to the great misery of those suffering from pollen allergies—myself included. There’s only so much one can do with antihistamines or hot towels, and no amount of protective measures—masks, firmly shut windows, you name it—appears to offer any protection from the endless sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes. But what if, by spraying something akin to a nasal spray, you could thwart the onslaught of those pesky allergens before they latch o

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Nerve pain drug gabapentin linked to increased dementia, cognitive impairment

news.ycombinator.com British Medical Journal 2026-01-28 23:14:49

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Receiving six or more prescriptions of the drug gabapentin for low back pain is associated with significantly increased risks of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI)—29% and 85%, respectively—finds a large medical records study published online in the journal Regi

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Not Just Any Prime Day Deals, 279 Obsessively Tested Picks—Even $1,200 Off an OLED TV

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-01-29 03:01:19

Amazon Prime Day is four days in 2025, and we're kicking off day three. The Prime Day deals started dropping last month and will end on Friday, July 11. We're working in shifts, covering 20 hours a day through the end, and are dangerously caffeinated—all to help you nab the best Prime Day deals with up-to-date recommendations. The WIRED Reviews team only recommends deals on products we’ve actually tested and approved, and which are actually discounted. If you’re looking for up-to-the-minute cov

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Krafton slams ex-Subnautica 2 execs and claims it’ll give developers their ‘promised’ reward

theverge.com Ash Parrish 2026-01-29 17:09:22

To Our 12 Million Fellow Subnauts, — Inevitable Leadership Change Driven by Project Abandonment–Despite Holding 90% of Earnout for Themselves First and foremost, we sincerely thank you for your continued support, passion, and unwavering dedication to Subnautica. We wish to provide clarity on the recent leadership changes at Unknown Worlds, a creative studio under KRAFTON. Background of Leadership Change KRAFTON deeply values Subnautica’s unique creativity and immersive world-building. To pro

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U.S. will review social media for foreign student visa applications

news.ycombinator.com Kat Lonsdorf 2026-01-29 22:48:48

U.S. will review social media for foreign student visa applications toggle caption Alexander F. Yuan/AP WASHINGTON — In yet another twist for foreign students hoping to study in the U.S., the State Department says it will resume processing student and visiting scholar visa applications for foreign citizens but plans to review their social media accounts as part of the process. All students applying for a visa will need to set their social media profiles to "public," according to a post Wednes

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Student Loan Update: Here's What SAVE Borrowers Should Do by August 1

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-29 21:21:48

Interest will restart for SAVE borrowers whose loans remain in a general forbearance on August 1. Viva Tung / CNET Federal student loans for those who are enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan have been in an interest-free forbearance for a year while the income-driven repayment plan was challenged in court. Although SAVE has been officially blocked in the courts, borrowers' loans are still in limbo. Now, borrowers are being encouraged to choose a new payment plan or face interest

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Not Just Any Prime Day Deals, 270 Obsessively Tested Picks—Even $1,200 Off an OLED TV

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-01-29 22:03:38

Amazon Prime Day is four days in 2025, and we're kicking off day three. The Prime Day deals started dropping last month and will end on Friday, July 11. We're working in shifts, covering 20 hours a day through the end, and are dangerously caffeinated—all to help you nab the best Prime Day deals with up-to-date recommendations. The WIRED Reviews team only recommends deals on products we’ve actually tested and approved, and which are actually discounted. If you’re looking for up-to-the-minute cov

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AI slows down open source developers. Peter Naur can teach us why

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Nerve pain drug gabapentin linked to increased dementia, cognitive impairment

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