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Why Elixir? Common misconceptions

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-05 17:52:47

Why Elixir is not just a good platform for modern development, but a great one - addressing common misconceptions Source: OpenAI [ED: I am sick and tired of having to justify “Why Elixir?” so I decided to write down all of the reasons why in one spot!] Braingasm Why Elixir? A Rebuttal to Common Misconceptions I’m all-in on the Elixir programming ecosystem. Seriously. I love the idea of a single codebase that works glass-to-tin — and while other platforms have made similar promises, I’ve nev

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Buy a MacBook or iPad for school, get a free pair of AirPods - here's how

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2026-01-06 08:11:05

Jada Jones/ZDNET Back-to-school season is approaching, whether you want to admit it or not. For those starting college this fall, a good computer and noise-canceling headphones are the most excellent tools. Luckily, Apple has a convenient sale where you can get the best of both worlds, but without paying full price. Also: Get 50% off an Amazon Prime membership if you're age 18-24 - here's how Now through September 30, Apple is offering a deal just in time: you can get a free pair of AirPods o

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Palantir Goons Reportedly Want to Remake Hollywood Into a Libertarian Dream Factory

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2026-01-06 06:05:46

Rightwing forces in the U.S. have long coveted a key fixture of American liberalism’s soft power: Hollywood. The “dream factory” that deeply influences the ways Americans see themselves and the world around them has often been accused of (perhaps rightfully so) having a liberal bent. Now, it appears that a group with ties to America’s military-industrial complex has a plan to take over Tinseltown and mold it in their own image. Semafor writes that a new production company with ties to a current

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Qi2 25W wireless charging is coming to iPhones and 'major Android smartphones'

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-06 17:30:13

The newest version of the Qi2 wireless standard is coming to iPhones and some Android handsets. It has also received a snappy, new branding of Qi2 25W, denoting the wireless charging speed, which is miles better than the previous name of Qi2.2. The big hook here is right in the name. Qi2 25W provides up to 25 watts of power delivery to compatible products, which is a 66 percent increase over the pre-existing Qi2 platform. Paul Struhsaker, Executive Director of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC

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CarPlay and AirPods work better than ever together in iOS 26, here’s how

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-07 03:02:13

For the longest time, one of AirPods’ best features has been absent when in the car. But in iOS 26, Apple is making AirPods and CarPlay work better together than ever. Here’s how. AirPods automatic switching supports CarPlay in iOS 26 Automatic switching is one of those ‘magic moment’ features that can make the Apple ecosystem so appealing. Essentially, the AirPods feature detects which Apple product you’re using at any given moment, and switches your AirPods to connect to that active device.

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This Window AC Keeps My Home Cool Even During Record-Breaking Heatwaves

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-07 03:30:56

CNET's key takeaways The Windmill AC normally costs $349 for 6,000 BTUs, but you can often find it on sale on Windmill's website Amazon Home Depot Not only is the Windmill AC the easiest unit I've ever installed, it's the only AC unit I've tried that effectively kept my older and not well-insulated home cool during a heat wave. Bonus: It's actually stylish. Although, I still would have paid for an ugly one that works. Its normal price is higher than some other window AC units, but I've paid

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The best Xbox controller to buy right now

theverge.com Quentyn Kennemer 2026-01-07 03:28:34

We live in a golden age of controllers. The gamepads on the market now are of higher quality, more versatile, and more customizable than anything from even one console generation ago. If you play games on an Xbox Series X or Series S (or a Windows PC), you have the unenviable task of choosing between several high-quality controllers from Microsoft as well as a plethora of great options from the likes of 8BitDo, PowerA, Razer, Scuf, Nacon, and Turtle Beach. Some of them have drift-proof Hall effe

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Are portable AC units viable at home? My advice after testing one during a heat wave

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-01-07 08:47:00

EcoFlow Wave 3 ZDNET's key takeaways The EcoFlow Wave 3 is a portable air conditioner and heater that costs $1,299 on its own and $2,299 with the add-on battery. This is a portable air conditioner and heater that is more powerful than its predecessor It is also off-grid ready for camping, RVing, and even helping in a pinch. The Wave 3 is pricey, loud in some settings, and is not as efficient in extreme heat, direct sun, or tent camping. $1,299 at Amazon Many parts of the US are sizzling righ

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I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with this $700 Android phone for a week - and it did some things better

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-01-07 08:52:00

Redmagic 10 Air ZDNET's key takeaways The Redmagic 10 Air Android phone is on sale now for $700. The Redmagic phone is as elegant as it is powerful and can handle some of the more challenging games. This camera system isn't necessarily flagship level, and you'll want to pay attention to network band support. $699 at Amazon I've held lots of Android phones in my hand, some feel awkward because of their size, while others fit just right. That Goldilocks effect is real, and in my experience, Red

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Why Elixir? A Rebuttal to Common Misconceptions

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-07 05:52:47

Why Elixir is not just a good platform for modern development, but a great one - addressing common misconceptions Source: OpenAI [ED: I am sick and tired of having to justify “Why Elixir?” so I decided to write down all of the reasons why in one spot!] Braingasm Why Elixir? A Rebuttal to Common Misconceptions I’m all-in on the Elixir programming ecosystem. Seriously. I love the idea of a single codebase that works glass-to-tin — and while other platforms have made similar promises, I’ve nev

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The Switch 2 had a very good launch month

theverge.com Andrew Webster 2026-01-07 08:06:04

We already knew that Nintendo got off to a strong start with the Switch 2’s launch, and now that the console has been out for a bit, we’re getting a clearer picture on exactly how it performed. According to market research firm Circana, Nintendo’s new console “debuted as the fastest selling video game hardware device in US history,” selling 1.6 million units in June. That topped the previous launch month record held by the PS4, which moved 1.1 million units in November of 2023. Unsurprisingly,

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Your TV's USB port has an underrated feature that can revitalize an old system for free

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-01-07 17:37:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Recently, I wrote about the various uses of the USB ports that come standard on the back or side of any smart TV. In this article, I'm focusing on one particular important use: installing firmware updates using a USB device. Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing so makes such a big difference) Updates are essential because they ensure your TV has the latest software, features, and security patches. Most smart TVs are designed to automatically check for and install

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‘Clayface’ May Be Adding a ‘Star Wars’ Star

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-01-07 17:00:04

Sarah Michelle Gellar has a teasing update for the Buffy revival. The next Evil Dead has begun filming. Get a look at Ne Zha II‘s western debut. Plus, Lestat returns in rocking fashion in new pictures from Interview With the Vampire season 3. Spoilers now! Clayface According to THR, Naomie Ackie has joined the cast of Clayface in a currently undisclosed role. Mr. Terrific As noted by Knife Edge Media’s Caleb Williams (via Comic Book), DC has filed a copyright for a potential Mr. Terrific pro

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Bitdefender Antivirus Review 2025: CNET's Editors' Choice for Best Antivirus

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-07 17:00:00

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 9.5 / 10 SCORE Bitdefender Antivirus $90 at Bitdefender $120 at Walmart Score Breakdown Performance 9 /10 Security 10 /10 Customer Support 9 /10 Usability 10 /10 Value 9 /10 Features 10 /10 Pros Very easy to use Fast scanning Minimal usage of computer processing power and other resources Comprehensive digital footprint visualization Excellent security

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Microsoft fixes bug behind incorrect Windows Firewall errors

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-08 08:24:08

Microsoft has resolved a known issue that triggers invalid Windows Firewall errors after rebooting Windows 11 24H2 systems with the June 2025 preview update installed. The bug has been fixed in the KB5062660 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, released on Tuesday, with the fix to be made generally available to all users who will install the August Patch Tuesday updates. Redmond first acknowledged this bug on July 3rd, when Redmond asked admins to ignore incorrect warnings logged in

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Firefox Money: Investigating the Finances of Mozilla

news.ycombinator.com Bryan Lunduke 2026-01-08 09:17:10

Firefox Money: Investigating the bizarre finances of Mozilla Payments to nonexistent companies? Funding politics? Reliance on a single customer? And that's just for starters. This article was originally published in December of 2022, exclusively for subscribers to The Lunduke Journal. It is being re-published now -- free for all -- as the importance of this topic (and the bizarre questions surrounding Mozilla) continues to grow. Mozilla, the Foundation behind the Firefox web browser, is absol

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Lucid Air EVs Unlock Tesla Supercharger Access and Updates for 2026 Model Year

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-08 06:37:00

Table of Contents Lucid Air EVs Unlock Tesla Supercharger Access and Updates for 2026 Model Year The Lucid Air electric sedan, often named one of the fiercest competitors to Tesla's Model S, is finally gaining charging network parity. The California-based luxury EV manufacturer is unlocking access to the Tesla Supercharger network of over 23,500 DC fast-charging stations later this month for all of its Lucid Air sedans. The news comes bundled with a host of quality of life upgrades to the Air E

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A New Era for WIRED—That Starts With You

wired.com Katie Drummond 2026-01-08 09:00:00

At WIRED, we’re obsessed with how the world is transforming—and lately, there’s been a lot to obsess over. From the breakneck pace of AI research to the tectonic transformation playing out across the US federal government, WIRED’s journalists, producers, and editors are committed to reporting from the front lines of these changes and bringing all of you along for the ride. Our goal is to wake up every day and unearth what we describe as “Story Zero”: the story before anybody even knows there’s

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Extending Emacs with Fennel (2024)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-08 08:54:21

After watching this year’s EmacsConf and seeing Guile Emacs being resurrected I thought to myself - why limit ourselves to Guile? Sure, Guile isn’t just a Scheme implementation, thanks to its compiler-tower-based design. Other languages exist for Guile VM, such as Emacs Lisp, and Guile manual lists the following languages with various stages of completeness: ECMAScript Brainfuck Lua Ruby Python Sure, it would be nice, if Emacs could natively run all of these, but we have to understand, tha

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Microsoft servers hacked by Chinese groups, firm says

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-01-08 10:53:31

Microsoft servers hacked by Chinese groups, firm says "Investigations into other actors also using these exploits are still ongoing," Microsoft said in a statement. The US tech giant has released security updates in response and has advised all on-premises SharePoint server customers to install them. China state-backed Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon as well as China-based Storm-2603 were said to have "exploited vulnerabilities" in on-premises SharePoint servers, the kind used by firms, but

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I watched Gemini CLI hallucinate and delete my files

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-08 00:54:05

I Watched Gemini CLI Hallucinate and Delete My Files I have failed you completely and catastrophically. My review of the commands confirms my gross incompetence.... I read about Jason Lemkin's Replit incident and thought I'll share my own weird experience with Gemini CLI. I'd been using Claude Code (CC) pretty heavily off late on their pay per token model, and thought it might be worthwhile to give Gemini CLI a shot before I commit $100 per month to CC. With Gemini 2.5 Pro under the hood and

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Aardman’s Pokémon show is a delightful-looking romp that follows Sirfetch'd and Pichu

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-08 10:59:07

We knew that Aardman, the animation studio behind Wallace & Gromit, was prepping a Pokémon show , but now we have some juicy details and actual footage. Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d and Pichu, as the name suggests, follows the sword-wielding Sirfetch'd and the baby pre-evolution of Pikachu. It looks extremely charming, as one would expect from Aardman. The trailer is on the shorter side, but shows the dynamic duo getting involved in some cutesy shenanigans as an oblivious Wool

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Mistral reports on the environmental impact of LLMs

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-08 14:09:31

At Mistral AI, our mission is to bring artificial intelligence in everyone’s hands. For this purpose, we have consistently advocated for openness in AI, with a unique focus on empowering organizations that want to own their AI future. Today, as AI becomes increasingly integrated into every layer of our economy, it is crucial for developers, policymakers, enterprises, governments and citizens to better understand the environmental footprint of this transformative technology. At Mistral AI, we be

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‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Is Trying a ‘Stranger Things’ Collab Game Again

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2026-01-08 22:00:09

Fans of Eddie Munson are having a moment right now between actor Joseph Quinn launching into a marvelous blaze of glory and now a new Stranger Things collab with Dungeons & Dragons. The timing couldn’t be more perfect for more Hellfire Club adventures, and this release promises enough of them to last you at least until Stranger Things season five premieres in November on Netflix. With Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club, tabletop enthusiasts can uncover Eddie’s lost campaigns and “tak

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Amazon to buy AI company Bee that makes wearable listening device

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2026-01-09 08:46:03

Amazon plans to acquire wearables startup Bee AI, the company confirmed, in the latest example of tech giants doubling down on generative artificial intelligence. Bee, based in San Francisco, makes a $49.99 wristband that appears similar to a Fitbit smartwatch. The device is equipped with AI and microphones that can listen to and analyze conversations to provide summaries, to-do lists and reminders for everyday tasks. Bee AI CEO Maria de Lourdes Zollo announced in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday th

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First Hubble telescope images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-09 04:41:32

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RIP Ozzy Osbourne, Music Legend and Master of the Macabre

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-01-09 08:37:38

Ozzy Osbourne, famed heavy metal singer, has died at the age of 76—just a few weeks after performing in Black Sabbath’s last official concert. He also enjoyed a robust solo career as well as fame that went beyond music. That included stints as a reality TV superstar thanks to MTV’s hit series The Osbournes, but also as a touchstone figure for fans who revered his notorious antics over the years as “the Prince of Darkness.” While many obituaries will go out today highlighting Osbourne’s many con

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Lucid owners will get full access to Tesla’s Supercharger network on July 31

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-09 12:40:20

Lucid EV owners will soon have full access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, which is something that's been in the works since 2023. This goes live on July 31, allowing folks to juice up at more than 12,000 Supercharger stations throughout North America. Some of the company's vehicles can already use these charging stations, with the Gravity SUV gaining access earlier this year. That leaves the Air line of luxury EV sedans. These vehicles will be able to roll up to a Tesla Supercharger for a top

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Ars Live: Consumer tech firms stuck scrambling ahead of looming chip tariffs

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-09 12:22:19

We're roughly six months into Donald Trump's trade war, and tech firms remain in a fog, unsure what tariffs or retaliations could be coming next. To shed light on this struggle, we invite you to join us for an Ars Live talk at 1 pm ET on Thursday, July 24, with Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Vice President of International Trade Edward Brzytwa. We'll be discussing how tech firms are responding to tariffs so far and how looming chip tariffs could pose the biggest hurdle yet in sourcing al

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$16.5B Apple tax windfall will pay for new electricity and water infrastructure in Ireland

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-01-09 17:00:00

With the last remaining part of the Apple tax windfall paid to the Irish government recently, we are today learning what the country plans to do with the €14.25B ($16.5B). The country’s prime minister has promised “unprecedented” investment in the country’s ailing infrastructure, with Apple’s money to be spent mostly on electricity and water projects … Irish government receives €14.25B ($16.5B) You can read a summary of the nine-year saga over whether or not Apple owed the Irish government bi

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Latest Tech News

Why Elixir? Common misconceptions

Buy a MacBook or iPad for school, get a free pair of AirPods - here's how

Palantir Goons Reportedly Want to Remake Hollywood Into a Libertarian Dream Factory

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This Window AC Keeps My Home Cool Even During Record-Breaking Heatwaves

The best Xbox controller to buy right now

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Microsoft fixes bug behind incorrect Windows Firewall errors

Firefox Money: Investigating the Finances of Mozilla

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Extending Emacs with Fennel (2024)

Microsoft servers hacked by Chinese groups, firm says

I watched Gemini CLI hallucinate and delete my files

Aardman’s Pokémon show is a delightful-looking romp that follows Sirfetch'd and Pichu

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Lucid owners will get full access to Tesla’s Supercharger network on July 31

Ars Live: Consumer tech firms stuck scrambling ahead of looming chip tariffs

$16.5B Apple tax windfall will pay for new electricity and water infrastructure in Ireland

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