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D2 (text to diagram tool) now supports ASCII renders

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-15 21:14:41

In the latest release of D2 (0.7.1), we introduce ASCII outputs. Any output file with extension txt will use the ASCII renderer to write to it. Here is an example of their rendering from the D2 Vim extension. The user opens a .d2 file and opens a preview window, which updates upon every save. Perhaps the most useful place for ASCII diagrams is in the source code comments. Small simple diagrams next to functions or classes can serve to be much clearer than describing a flow. Here again the Vi

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AnduinOS

news.ycombinator.com Anduin Xue 2025-11-15 21:42:25

What kind of applications can I run on AnduinOS? AnduinOS is based on Ubuntu's package base. Any software that runs on Ubuntu that can run on AnduinOS. You can run a variety of applications, including but not limited to: Linux apps, web apps, and even Windows apps using Wine. AnduinOS uses Flatpak to manage graphical applications. Flatpak is a software utility for software deployment, application virtualization, and package management. It allows you to run applications in a sandboxed environ

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Meta’s AI translation tool can dub your Instagram videos

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-11-15 21:28:13

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. Meta is bringing its AI translation tool to more users on Facebook and Instagram, which automatically dubs your reels into another language. The feature also uses AI to make its dub match up with the sound of your voice and the movement of your mouth. For now,

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Radio Astronomers Find Weird Object in Nearby Galaxy That Stands Out Against the Entire Sky

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-16 02:07:07

"Punctum" may sound like type of punctuation, but to some scientists, it constitutes what may be a brand new type of cosmic object. In a new interview with Gizmodo, Elena Shablovinskaya, a radio astronomer at Chile's Universidad Diego Portales (UDP) and Germany's Max Planck Institute who led the team behind the find, waxed prolific about the bright dot she and her colleagues detected in a nearby galaxy. As Shablovinskaya explains, she and her colleagues at the Atacama Large Millimeter/submilli

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Denshattack! is a blend of Tony Hawk, trains and shonen anime

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-16 02:41:06

Denshattack! is what happens when Tony Hawk trades in his skateboard for a high-speed Japanese train. Yes, you read that correctly. Denshattack! is the latest game from Barcelona indie studio Undercoders, and it's a delirious, high-speed action experience complete with flow states, a banging original soundtrack, flamboyant characters and coming-of-age drama. Players attempt to keep their train moving while jumping, wall riding, spinning, landing tricks and nailing combos. Between the rail-hoppi

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Staff disquiet as Alan Turing Institute faces identity crisis

news.ycombinator.com Dan Milmo 2025-11-14 08:18:58

When the UK government announced the creation of the Alan Turing Institute in 2014 it promised a “fitting memorial” to the renowned computer scientist and artificial intelligence pioneer. More than a decade on, Britain’s leading AI institute is in turmoil as staff warn it may be in danger of collapse and ministers demand a shift in focus to defence and security work. “The ATI brand is well recognised internationally,” says Dame Wendy Hall, a professor of computer science at the University of S

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Spotify Will Let You Create Transitions and Mix Playlists Like a DJ

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-16 00:30:00

Ever wished for smooth, on-point song transitions in your music streaming playlists customized to your liking? Spotify is rolling out a new beta feature for Premium subscribers globally that lets you add tailor-made transitions between songs, the company shared Tuesday. You can opt to play DJ -- and skip the AI version -- and curate how songs flow on an existing playlist or a new one. By clicking the Mix button, you can adjust the EQ, volume, fade and other effects. If you're looking to collabo

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Meta rolls out AI-powered translations to creators globally, starting with English and Spanish

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-11-16 02:20:01

Meta is rolling out an AI-powered voice translation feature to all users on Facebook and Instagram globally, the company announced on Tuesday. The new feature, which is available in any market where Meta AI is available, allows creators to translate content into other languages so it can be viewed by a broader audience. The feature was first announced at Meta’s Connect developer conference last year, where the company said it would pilot test automatic translations of creators’ voices in reels

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Stop children using VPNs to watch porn, ministers told

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-11-15 17:39:49

Stop children using VPNs to watch porn, ministers told 11 hours ago Share Save Ottilie Mitchell BBC News Charlotte Sexton BBC Newsnight Share Save Getty Images The government needs to stop children using virtual private networks (VPNs) to bypass age checks on porn sites, the children's commissioner for England has said. Dame Rachel de Souza told BBC Newsnight it was "absolutely a loophole that needs closing" and called for age verification on VPNs. VPNs can disguise your location online - all

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AirPods Pro 2 seem set for another surprise upgrade at iPhone 17 event

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-16 05:16:07

AirPods Pro 2 are three years old, but rumors indicate they’re not going anywhere just yet. In fact, in the absence of AirPods Pro 3, leaks indicate Apple could debut another big software upgrade for AirPods Pro 2 at its iPhone 17 event. Here’s what’s coming. Live Translation coming to AirPods soon, per iOS 26 leak Last week, my colleague Marcus Mendes found an image in the iOS 26 beta that revealed a new AirPods feature coming soon: Live Translation. This capability had long been anticipated

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Made by Google 2025: The Biggest Pixel 10 Leaks We've Heard Ahead of Launch

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-16 06:17:20

The new Pixel 10 line will debut Aug. 20 at the Made by Google event and it almost feels like we've already seen the phones revealed thanks to a combination of official glimpses of the new phones from Google alongside a plethora of rumors. Google isn't hiding that the Pixel 10 is coming, as the company itself has posted multiple stylized shots of the phone to promote its launch event. However, Google is still keeping detailed specs and features of the Pixel 10 line to itself so we won't get the

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Hallucinations in AI Models: What They Mean for Software Quality and Trust

computer.org Laurel Tweed 2025-11-16 09:00:57

Modern businesses are rushing to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, but this rapid integration comes with unexpected challenges. A phenomenon known as “hallucinations” occurs in large language models (LLMs) and deep learning systems and threatens software quality and trust. These hallucinations occur when AI presents false information as fact. The damage extends beyond technical failures, as user trust erodes, brand reputations suffer, and ethical questions multiply. Practical appr

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Spotify copies Apple Music’s AutoMix feature before iOS 26 even ships

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-11-16 11:27:00

One of my favorite features in iOS 26 is AutoMix for Apple Music, which uses artificial intelligence to create DJ-like transitions between songs. Ahead of iOS 26 being released to everyone next month, Spotify is looking to steal some of Apple Music’s thunder with its own new spin on creating unique transitions between songs. In a blog post, Spotify explains that the feature allows users to create unique transitions between playlist songs by customizing things like volume, EQ, and effect curves

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UK Official Calls for Age Verification on VPNs to Prevent Porn Loophole

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2025-11-16 16:55:45

A U.K. government official wants tougher rules to stop kids from using VPNs to dodge the country’s latest online safety laws. The Online Safety Act, which went into effect this summer, puts new legal pressure on online platforms, including search engines and social media sites, to protect users from harmful content. The laws are mostly aimed at keeping children away from porn and other “harmful” material tied to self-harm, suicide, and eating disorders. One of the act’s main provisions is that

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Microsoft: August security updates break Windows recovery, reset

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-16 21:39:30

Microsoft has confirmed that the August 2025 Windows security updates are breaking reset and recovery operations on systems running Windows 10 and older versions of Windows 11. "After installing the August 2025 Windows security update [..] on any of the client versions mentioned below in the 'Affected platforms' section, attempts to reset or recover the device might fail," the company said in a new Windows release health update. Installing this month's security updates will cause issues for us

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EloqKV, a distributed database with Redis compatible API (GPLv2 and AGPLv3)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-15 08:35:02

EloqKV EloqKV is a high-performance distributed database with a Redis/ValKey compatible API. It offers features like ACID transactions, full elasticity and scalability, tiered storage, and session-style transaction syntax — all while preserving Redis' simplicity and usability. EloqKV is engineered for developers who need a modern no-compromise database solution to power the next generation of demanding applications in the AI era. Why Choose EloqKV Over Redis? Feature Redis EloqKV High Perform

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Vim Macros for Beancount

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-16 20:52:11

Here I try to describe performing a niche Beancount data manipulation by building up complex Vim Macros from basic Vim Motions. I am a long time user of vim: still a novice frustrated that I still opt to use the hjkl movement keys to navigate around without going deeper by committing the more sophisticated motion capabilities into muscle memory I have recently (in the last 4 years) have finances that are somewhat representative of a normal(ish) adult salary housing expenses bills mainten

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Critical Cache Poisoning Vulnerability in Dnsmasq

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-16 20:56:47

[Dnsmasq-discuss] [Security Report] Critical Cache Poisoning Vulnerability in Dnsmasq Dear Dnsmasq Security Team, We would like to responsibly disclose a critical cache poisoning vulnerability affecting the Dnsmasq DNS software. The issue allows attackers to inject arbitrary malicious DNS resource records and poison domain names without requiring advanced techniques, only by leveraging a single special character. Report Summary Vulnerability Type: Logic flaw in cache poisoning defense Affected

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Spotify’s new track mixing tool adds DJ features to your playlists

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-11-16 21:32:00

Spotify is testing a new audio mixing feature that allows you to customize track transitions for your playlists. Now rolling out in beta for “eligible Premium users,” the Mix feature provides an option to automatically blend transitions between tracks, or manually adjust aspects like volume, EQ, and effect curves while looking at waveform and beat data to create unique transitions. This allows users to make songs flow into each other instead of just letting one track abruptly finish and another

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The best pizza oven for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-17 10:00:36

Pizza ovens are having a moment. Companies like Ooni have popularized the ability to make restaurant-quality pies at home by giving you ovens that get hot enough for various pizza styles. Some burn wood while others run on gas, and some options can even do both with the proper accessories. I’ve broken down what to look for when you’re shopping for a pizza oven along with my top picks for the best pizza oven in various categories. If you prefer to stay in your kitchen, I’ve got options for you to

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Spotify now lets you create seamless transitions between songs on your custom playlists

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-17 11:00:51

Spotify routinely debuts new playlist features for its users, but the company's latest update has the potential to dramatically alter custom mixes. Starting today, premium users will have access to a new tool for creating customized transitions within playlists. This will allow seamless progression from one track to the next, with natural-sounding changeovers and no awkward silence. Once you've created a playlist, you'll notice a Mix option on the toolbar. When selected, the tool gives you the

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You Can Get This Asus TUF 32 4K Monitor at an All-New Low Price Right Now

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-17 11:14:00

When you're looking at upgrading your gaming PC, it can be easy to forget that a lot of that power can end up throttled if you have a mediocre monitor. After all, even the best GPU can't make an old monitor into one that can show-off modern games properly. If you're on the lookout for an excellent monitor and you want to save some cash, then you'll want to get your hands on the ASUS TUF 4K gaming monitor while it's on sale with 20% off. $399 is the lowest price I've seen this model at, so it's

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macOS Tahoe 26 public beta 4 now available, install guide

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-11-17 18:21:58

That was quick. Just a few days after releasing the third public beta for macOS Tahoe 26, public 4 beta is already out. Here’s how to install it. First things first: should you install the beta? You probably know the drill: Betas can be unpredictably buggy. Even if something works on one release, it is not guaranteed to work on the next. Of course, your mileage may vary. But if you decide to install the beta, strongly consider Apple’s advice to “install it on a secondary system or device, or

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The Cutaway Illustrations of Fred Freeman (2016)

news.ycombinator.com Samuel Velasco 2025-11-14 20:41:57

During the two-year research for our book LOOK INSIDE we discovered many amazing illustrations and artists that, for one reason or another, did not make it into the final version of the book. It would be a pity to leave these forgotten on a drawer, so during the next few weeks we will present here some of these masters of the cutaway. A while ago we wrote here about Frank Soltesz, an American illustrator active from the 30’s to the 60’s, and author of a marvelous series of architectural cutaw

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Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 19, #534

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-17 20:58:00

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today's NYT Strands puzzle is a tough one. There are only four answers, but they are all quite long and quite complicated -- and some of them just aren't used that much. If you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If yo

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Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 19, #800

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-17 21:00:00

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's NYT Connections puzzle has another very tricky purple category. Look at some of the words and see if the beginning of four of them all have something in common. And think speedy. Need help? Read on for clues and today's Connections answers. The Times now has a Con

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iMessage gets a new Drafts folder in iOS 26

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2025-11-18 02:47:22

The iPhone Messages app on iOS 26 gets a bunch of new filtering features, primarily targeted around dealing with spam and junk texts. But it also gets some filters that are generally useful too. For the first time, iMessage has a dedicated Drafts folder. This filters the conversation list to show only threads where you have a partly-written message. These new capabilities are exposed through a new filter button found at the top-right of the screen. This menu includes common sections like Messa

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Show HN: Fractional jobs – part-time roles for engineers

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-18 02:10:39

Fractionals are experts in their field that embed themselves directly into your team. You choose how much time per week you need them for. If you don’t have the need or the budget for a full-time leadership role, then hiring fractional is the answer.

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Despite Online MAGA Freakout About Her Jeans, Sydney Sweeney’s New Movie Bombs

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2025-11-18 02:30:42

A couple of weeks ago, American Eagle launched a new ad campaign for its blue jeans line that featured actress Sydney Sweeney. In one of the ads, Sweeney weirdly broached the topic of genetics (she said, and I quote: “genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye color. My jeans are blue”), but, for the most part, the ads seem to be about how great Sweeney’s posterior looks when she’s wearing the company’s denim. Not long aft

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‘Crazy conspiracist’ and ‘unhinged comedian’: Grok’s AI persona prompts exposed

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2025-11-17 20:01:06

The website for xAI’s Grok chatbot is exposing the system prompts for several of its AI personas, including a “crazy conspiracist” that seems designed to handhold a user into beliefs that “a secret global cabal” controls the world. TechCrunch has confirmed the system prompt exposure, first reported on by 404 Media. They include instructions for a range of AI personas, like Ani, its flagship romantic anime girlfriend who “is secretly a bit of a nerd, despite [her] edgy appearance.” The exposure

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D2 (text to diagram tool) now supports ASCII renders

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UK Official Calls for Age Verification on VPNs to Prevent Porn Loophole

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EloqKV, a distributed database with Redis compatible API (GPLv2 and AGPLv3)

Vim Macros for Beancount

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