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Hallucination Risk Calculator

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-15 06:57:58

Hallucination Risk Calculator & Prompt Re-engineering Toolkit (OpenAI-only) Post-hoc calibration without retraining for large language models. This toolkit turns a raw prompt into: a bounded hallucination risk using the Expectation-level Decompression Law (EDFL), and a decision to ANSWER or REFUSE under a target SLA, with transparent math (nats). It supports two deployment modes: Evidence-based: prompts include evidence/context; rolling priors are built by erasing that evidence. prompts inc

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Gasoline vs. Electric Cars: A Plug-In Hybrid Can Give You the Best of Both Worlds

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-15 06:00:00

Despite the growing popularity of traditional electric vehicles, not everyone is ready for one. There's another option that's a good first step for many drivers: plug-in hybrids. "A plug-in hybrid is the gateway drug for EVs," says Amelia Dalgaard, an automotive expert known online as the Motorhead Mama. That's because plug-in hybrids address the range anxiety that stops some car buyers from going full-EV at first. Plug-in hybrids let you drive on battery power for a limited distance, with a

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Apple Store Goes Down Ahead of iPhone 17 Event

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-15 07:05:00

In the series of predictable events leading up to every iPhone launch is the moment the Apple Store goes down -- and it's just happened. There's just hours to go until the Apple event, during which the company is set to announce the iPhone 17 series and updates to its wider product lineup, including the Apple Watch Series 11. For now, when you take a trip to the tech giant's online emporium, it features the familiar boilerplate text: "Be right back." When the store pops back up later today, the

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Blackrock-backed Minute Media acquires Indian AI startup that extracts sports highlights

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2025-10-15 08:00:00

BlackRock and Goldman Sachs-backed media startup Minute Media, which owns properties like Sports Illustrated, The Players’ Tribune, and 90 Minutes, announced Monday that it is acquiring VideoVerse, an Indian AI startup that lets broadcasters extract highlights and create content from sports footage. VideoVerse’s clients include the Indian Premier League and Women’s Premier League Cricket tournaments, FIFA+, and broadcasters Nippon TV and Cubber TV. Mumbai-based VideoVerse was founded in 2016 by

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Three big things we still don’t know about AI’s energy burden

technologyreview.com James O'Donnell 2025-10-15 15:00:00

The problem with finding that number, as we explain in our piece published in May, was that AI companies are the only ones who have it. We pestered Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft, but each company refused to provide its figure. Researchers we spoke to who study AI’s impact on energy grids compared it to trying to measure the fuel efficiency of a car without ever being able to drive it, making guesses based on rumors of its engine size and what it sounds like going down the highway. But then this

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AI is changing the grid. Could it help more than it harms?

technologyreview.com Casey Crownhart 2025-10-15 15:00:00

“So that’s the gap that AI can help close. We can solve this more complex problem, fast enough and reliably enough that we can possibly use it and shave off emissions,” Baker says. In theory, AI could be used to operate the grid entirely without human intervention. But that work is largely still in the research phase. Grid operators are running some of the most critical infrastructure in this country, and the industry is hesitant to mess with something that’s already working, Baker says. If thi

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Nova Launcher’s death is sad, but let’s face it — it’s been dead for a while

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-15 15:00:23

Andy Walker / Android Authority There’s no shortage of Android launchers for those seeking something beyond the default experience. I’ve tried many in my time, but one firmly stands out for Android enthusiasts: Nova Launcher. I used it for years, through various Android versions and on multiple smartphones. It was revolutionary and opened up a world of customization on Android for thousands of others, including me. But over the weekend, Nova’s founder, Kevin Barry, announced that the app is no

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‘Shake to summarize’ a webpage in Firefox when running iOS 26

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-10-15 17:55:19

Mozilla is taking advantage of the on-device Apple Intelligence capabilities in iOS 26 to offer a shake-to-summarize feature in the latest iPhone version of Firefox. Provided you have an iPhone 15 Pro or later and are running iOS 26, the summary is created directly on your device – but it’s also available for older phones … The company offers a video demonstration of taking a busy recipe webpage, shaking the iPhone, and turning it into a clear bullet point list of ingredients and steps. Shake

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I did not expect this $15 cordless screwdriver to be as good as it is

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-10-15 17:13:46

XLX 4.2V cordless screwdriver ZDNET's key takeaways The XLX 4.2V screwdriver is available on Amazon for $15. It features a classic design that is surprisingly ergonomic, and more than powerful enough for regular DIY tasks. The LED light only comes on when the screwdriver is on. View now at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Sometimes I'm wrong. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, I try to learn from it. Take the other day, for example. I received a new screwd

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The Last Programmers

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-15 17:01:43

I quit my job at Amazon in May to join a startup called Icon. Best career decision I ever made, but not for the reasons you might think. At Amazon, I was on the Amazon Q Developer team, building their AI coding assistant. You'd think being at the center of Amazon's AI developer tools would be exciting, but it was actually deeply frustrating. It was apparent to anyone outside the Amazon bubble that we were losing the AI game badly. The leadership was constantly playing catch-up because there was

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How can England possibly be running out of water?

news.ycombinator.com Helena Horton 2025-10-13 00:22:35

During the drought of 2022, London came perilously close to running out of water. Water companies and the government prayed desperately for rain as reservoirs ran low and the groundwater was slowly drained off. Contingency plans were drafted to ban businesses from using water; hotel swimming pools would have been drained, ponds allowed to dry up, offices to go uncleaned. If the lack of rainfall had continued for another year, it was possible that taps could have run dry. That, however, was jus

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15 Foods Hiding in Your Fridge That Could Cause Food Poisoning

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-15 14:29:02

The US government estimates that there are 48 million cases of foodborne illness each year. That's about one in six Americans dealing with symptoms such as upset stomach, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. According to data collected from personal injury law firm Wagner Reese, certain foods in the fridge are more likely to cause foodborne illness than others. As of April 2025, Wagner Reese analyzed Google search volume and TikTok trend growth for phrases like "can [food] make you sick" and "how lon

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Gasoline Vs Electric Cars: A Plug-In Hybrid Can Give You the Best of Both Worlds

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-15 16:00:03

Despite the growing popularity of traditional electric vehicles, not everyone is ready for one. There's another option that's a good first step for many drivers: plug-in hybrids. "A plug-in hybrid is the gateway drug for EVs," says Amelia Dalgaard, an automotive expert known online as the Motorhead Mama. That's because plug-in hybrids address the range anxiety that stops some car buyers from going full-EV at first. Plug-in hybrids let you drive on battery power for a limited distance, with a

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Why accessibility might be AI’s biggest breakthrough

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-15 17:08:44

While tech companies market AI as a productivity tool for everyone, a UK government study reveals an unexpected result: Neurodiverse employees may be benefiting far more from chatbots than their neurotypical colleagues. The UK's Department for Business and Trade recently released evaluation results from its Microsoft 365 Copilot trial showing that while overall satisfaction was 72 percent, neurodiverse employees reported statistically higher satisfaction (at a 90 percent confidence level) and w

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A New Platform Offers Privacy Tools to Millions of Public Servants

wired.com Dell Cameron 2025-10-15 16:00:00

A first-of-its-kind marketplace rolled out on Tuesday offering free and discounted privacy and security services to America’s 23 million current and former public servants. The initiative is supported by the Public Service Alliance (PSA), a nonprofit group that says it formed last summer following an unprecedented rise in threats against government workers across the United States. Open to anyone who is serving or has served in government—federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial—the platfo

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New Beats earbuds leak hours before Apple’s big event

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-10-15 17:00:20

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple teased the upcoming Powerbeats Fit last month, and now renders and specifications for the sporty wireless earbuds have appeared online that give us a closer look at what to expect. According to trusted leaker Evan Blass, the new Beats earbuds will be available in four colorways — orange, gray, black, and pink — and provide up to 30 hours of battery life, or “7 hours per bud on one charge” without poppi

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Smart Launcher has a message for grieving Nova Launcher users

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-15 16:15:36

Nathan Drescher / Android Authority TL;DR The team at Smart Launcher has reached out to Nova users, promising them a new, familiar home. The launcher has some of the same features as Nova, and the team is also working on supporting backup imports from Nova. The Android community is still coming to terms with the loss of Nova Launcher, one of the best customization tools that’s been around for over a decade. But as Nova’s story comes to an end, another launcher is stepping up to welcome users

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No, the Galaxy S25 FE doesn’t have this key security upgrade

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-15 17:15:48

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has confirmed to Android Authority that the Galaxy S25 FE has an optical-based fingerprint scanner. This comes after unofficial claims that the phone has an ultrasonic scanner. An ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is faster, more accurate, and works with wet fingers. Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 FE last week, and it brings a couple of notable upgrades. We also heard rumors that the phone would have an upgraded in-display fingerprint sensor, bu

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12+ laptop accessories that I recommend to both students and professionals

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-10-15 18:10:18

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The right add-ons can drastically improve your laptop's user experience. The best accessories boost productivity and enhance comfort or usability. There is no shortage of gadgets out there, but ultimately, the best are up to personal preference. Laptops are a complete package, but that doesn't mean the user experience can't be improved. Not everyone can use a trackpad effectively, and being trappe

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I was wrong about this $15 cordless screwdriver - here's how it fared in my workshop

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-10-15 18:45:18

XLX 4.2V cordless screwdriver ZDNET's key takeaways The XLX 4.2V screwdriver is available on Amazon for $15. It features a classic design that is surprisingly ergonomic, and more than powerful enough for regular DIY tasks. The LED light only comes on when the screwdriver is on. View now at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Sometimes I'm wrong. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, I try to learn from it. Take the other day, for example. I received a new screwd

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Use singular nouns for database table names

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-12 01:29:05

Use singular nouns for database table names A common debate in relational database circles is whether the names of tables should be singular or plural. If you have a table that stores users, should the table be called user or users ? The arguments for plural are straightforward: The table is storing more than one user. It reads well in the FROM clause: SELECT id , name FROM users ; The arguments for singular are more subtle: Strictly speaking, we’re not naming a table, we’re naming a relati

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ASML, Mistral AI enter strategic partnership

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-15 17:10:15

Today, leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML Holding NV (ASML) and France-based AI leader Mistral AI announced a strategic partnership based on a long-term collaboration agreement to explore the use of AI models across ASML’s product portfolio as well as research, development and operations, to benefit ASML customers with faster time to market and higher performance holistic lithography systems. In addition, ASML is investing 1.3 billion EUR in Mistral AI’s Series C funding round as

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Sept. 9

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-15 13:31:00

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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The Evolution of Shaders

computer.org Joshua Roller 2025-10-15 16:40:22

Nvidia launched the first GPU in 1999 with the GeForce 256, pioneering hardware T&L. In 2001, the GeForce 3 introduced programmable shaders, marking the shader era. Over 24 years, GPUs advanced massively, from 57 million transistors in NV20 to 92 billion in Blackwell (B100). Shader counts exploded—from 16 in 2007 to over 21,000 in 2025. Unified shaders appeared in 2007, and AI-focused Tensor Cores began in 2017. Despite huge performance gains, GPU prices rose modestly: a high-end card cost $800

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Judge rejects Anthropic's record-breaking $1.5 billion settlement for AI copyright lawsuit

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-15 19:35:12

Judge William Alsup has rejected the record-breaking $1.5 billion settlement Anthropic has agreed to for a piracy lawsuit filed by writers. According to Bloomberg Law, the federal judge is concerned that the class lawyers struck a deal that will be forced "down the throat of authors." Alsup reportedly felt misled by the deal and said it was "nowhere close to complete." In his order, he said he was "disappointed that counsel have left important questions to be answered in the future," including t

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How to undo OneDrive Backup and restore your personal files to your Windows 11 PC

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-10-15 18:30:17

Suchitra Sangsuwan/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's Key Takeaways Microsoft is automatically turning on OneDrive Backup in new Windows 11 installations. Your files aren't stolen -- they've just been moved to a new folder and synced to the cloud. This article includes step-by-step instructions to turn off OneDrive Backup and reset your local folders. Microsoft is getting more aggressive about tying its flagship productivity products to t

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Ben-Hur on a Computer Screen

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-12 14:26:45

Ben-Hur on a computer screen 05 Set, 2025 Ben-Hur, 1925 I kept looking, completely mesmerized. The teacher hit the key again, and a scene from a movie played. It was a chariot race from Ben-Hur. On a computer screen. It felt wrong. It felt like magic. The clip was less than five seconds. "One day, everyone will watch movies on computers", he said. In the 1990s, in Brazil, computers were suddenly all the rage. Fernando Henrique Cardoso's "Plano Real" had managed to do what everyone thought i

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I have left Branch and am no longer involved with Nova Launcher

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-15 08:06:52

So Long Hi everyone, I'm the founder and original developer of Nova Launcher. I've been the only one working on Nova for the past year. I needed to let you know that I have left Branch and am no longer involved with Nova Launcher. For the past several months I have been preparing the Open Source release of Nova Launcher. This work included cleaning up the codebase, reviewing licenses, removing or replacing proprietary code, and coordinating with legal to ensure a proper release. When Branch a

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Nepal reverses social media ban as protests turn deadly

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-10-15 18:46:32

Nepal has made a dramatic U-turn, reversing a social media ban imposed last week after the decision sparked nationwide “Gen Z” protests that reportedly left at least 19 people dead. The ban, which blocked access to 26 platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X, was imposed following an August 25 directive requiring foreign social media companies to register their operations in Nepal and appoint a local contact within seven days. When most platforms failed to comply by the deadline,

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Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-10-15 20:07:35

Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic 54 minutes ago Share Save Suzanne Bearne Technology Reporter Share Save Getty Images Newspapers are banking on online revenue to replace falling circulation When actress Sorcha Cusack left the BBC drama Father Brown in January, it made headlines, including for the newspapers owned by Reach, among them The Mirror, and the Daily Express. But the story did not generate the traction the Reach newspapers would have expected a year ago, or eve

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Latest Tech News

Hallucination Risk Calculator

Gasoline vs. Electric Cars: A Plug-In Hybrid Can Give You the Best of Both Worlds

Apple Store Goes Down Ahead of iPhone 17 Event

Blackrock-backed Minute Media acquires Indian AI startup that extracts sports highlights

Three big things we still don’t know about AI’s energy burden

AI is changing the grid. Could it help more than it harms?

Nova Launcher’s death is sad, but let’s face it — it’s been dead for a while

‘Shake to summarize’ a webpage in Firefox when running iOS 26

I did not expect this $15 cordless screwdriver to be as good as it is

The Last Programmers

How can England possibly be running out of water?

15 Foods Hiding in Your Fridge That Could Cause Food Poisoning

Gasoline Vs Electric Cars: A Plug-In Hybrid Can Give You the Best of Both Worlds

Why accessibility might be AI’s biggest breakthrough

A New Platform Offers Privacy Tools to Millions of Public Servants

New Beats earbuds leak hours before Apple’s big event

Smart Launcher has a message for grieving Nova Launcher users

No, the Galaxy S25 FE doesn’t have this key security upgrade

12+ laptop accessories that I recommend to both students and professionals

I was wrong about this $15 cordless screwdriver - here's how it fared in my workshop

Use singular nouns for database table names

ASML, Mistral AI enter strategic partnership

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Sept. 9

The Evolution of Shaders

Judge rejects Anthropic's record-breaking $1.5 billion settlement for AI copyright lawsuit

How to undo OneDrive Backup and restore your personal files to your Windows 11 PC

Ben-Hur on a Computer Screen

I have left Branch and am no longer involved with Nova Launcher

Nepal reverses social media ban as protests turn deadly

Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic

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