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OpenAI charges by the minute, so speed up your audio

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-19 21:17:25

Want to make OpenAI transcriptions faster and cheaper? Just speed up your audio. I mean that very literally. Run your audio through ffmpeg at 2x or 3x before transcribing it. You’ll spend fewer tokens and less time waiting with almost no drop in transcription quality. That’s it! Here’s a script combining of all my favorite little toys and tricks to get the job. You’ll need yt-dlp, ffmpeg and llm installed. # Extract the audio from the video yt-dlp -f 'bestaudio[ext=m4a]' --extract-audio --au

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Proton Mail is rolling out a tool to help you get rid of those unwanted subscriptions

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-20 12:06:46

TL;DR Proton Mail is rolling out a feature called “Newsletters view.” Newsletters view is a focused space that organizes all of your subscriptions in one place to help you declutter your inbox. It features two separate tabs for quick access to active subscriptions and mail lists from which you’ve unsubscribed. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of email sitting in your inbox. Things like promos, job alerts, store updates, and more can often make up the bulk of the messages waiting for

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Ring’s descriptive alerts take the guesswork out of checking your camera feed

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-21 17:53:15

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Ring is rolling out AI-powered Video Descriptions that summarize camera footage in plain text. The feature helps users quickly distinguish urgent events from routine activity. It’s currently in beta for Ring Home Premium users in the US and Canada. Smart home cameras have long sent vague alerts, which can be a double-edged sword. You want to know what’s happening on your property, but it can be stressful to get the notification only to realize on pla

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OpenAI Charges by the Minute, So Make the Minutes Shorter

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-21 21:17:25

Want to make OpenAI transcriptions faster and cheaper? Just speed up your audio. I mean that very literally. Run your audio through ffmpeg at 2x or 3x before transcribing it. You’ll spend fewer tokens and less time waiting with almost no drop in transcription quality. That’s it! Here’s a script combining of all my favorite little toys and tricks to get the job. You’ll need yt-dlp, ffmpeg and llm installed. # Extract the audio from the video yt-dlp -f 'bestaudio[ext=m4a]' --extract-audio --au

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Ring security cameras get AI smarts to tell you what they are seeing

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-22 03:31:37

While the rush to AI–ify all the things gets exceedingly silly at times, adding intelligence to Ring security cameras does at least have the potential to be a smart move. The company has announced a beta version of Video Descriptions, which attempts to describe exactly what doorbell and other security cameras are seeing when notifying you … Amazon has just made the announcement. With Video Descriptions, you will see text descriptions of the motion activity your Ring doorbells and cameras see—

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Ring's AI video descriptions tell you who's doing what

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-22 03:00:48

Here's a use of artificial intelligence that could be handy. Ring is adding AI-generated text descriptions of alerts. If it works well, a glance will be all it takes to tell whether something requires your attention. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff gave some examples of the new notifications. "A person is walking up the steps with a black dog" could tell you it's just the dog walker returning. Or, "Two people are peering into a white car in the driveway" could indicate it's time to call the fuzz.

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Ring camera alerts are about to get a lot smarter

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2026-02-22 03:00:00

Ring cameras are getting an AI upgrade that can tell you what’s happening at your front door, as well as show you. Video Descriptions is a new feature that generates text descriptions of the motion activity on Ring doorbells and cameras. Now, instead of an alert that says “Front door: person detected,” you’ll get something like “person with broom and mop is leaving.” Or instead of “Living room: motion detected,” you might get “a dog is tearing up paper towels on the rug.” You can see how this w

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Fun with uv and PEP 723

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-21 10:41:26

Fun with uv and PEP 723 June 24, 2025 For the longest time, I have been frustrated with Python because I couldn’t use it for one-off scripts. I had to first ensure it was running in an environment where it could find the right Python version and the dependencies installed. That is now a thing of the past. If you are not a Pythonista (or one possibly living under a rock), uv is an extremely fast Python package and project manager, written in Rust. uv also provides this nifty tool called uvx (k

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‘Andor’ Star Stellan Skarsgård Was the Ultimate ‘Star Wars’ Script Rulebreaker

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2026-02-22 17:30:58

The level of secrecy on Disney’s prized franchises is known to be on another level. Between Marvel and Star Wars, script and set leaks are something the studio wants to keep the spigot closed on. But it turns out that sometimes tight security makes the work challenging for its stars, including certain cast members of the hit Disney+ show Andor. The nugget of behind the scenes lore was revealed while Andor star Diego Luna, who is currently doing a stint hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live, had own his Sta

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Using an $8 smart outlet to avoid brainrot

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-27 17:43:42

I wrote a small script that runs in the background, polling for the state of an $8 smart plug. It's got a switch on the side to manually toggle the switch on and off. It connects to WiFi, so you can read the state of the plug via API. When you turn the switch on, the script updates /etc/hosts to effectively block websites of your choosing: 127.0.0.1 www.twitter.com 127.0.0.1 x.com 127.0.0.1 instagram.com 127.0.0.1 youtube.com 127.0.0.1 reddit.com

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Show HN: To-Userscript: Chrome Extension to Userscript Converter

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-27 21:25:45

Demo 2x Speed (conversion takes 4s total normal speed, incl. downloading) to-userscript.mp4 Demo but normal speed Screen.Shot.2025-06-20.at.7.59.06.AM.mov A powerful CLI for converting browser extensions into standalone userscripts. What is this? to-userscript bridges the gap between complex, packaged browser extensions and simple, portable userscripts. It takes an extension from the Chrome or Firefox store, a local directory, or a zip/xpi, and creates a single .user.js file that can be run i

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Show HN: EnrichMCP – A Python ORM for Agents

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-04 03:32:21

EnrichMCP The ORM for AI Agents - Turn your data model into a semantic MCP layer EnrichMCP is a Python framework that helps AI agents understand and navigate your data. Built on MCP (Model Context Protocol), it adds a semantic layer that turns your data model into typed, discoverable tools - like an ORM for AI. What is EnrichMCP? Think of it as SQLAlchemy for AI agents. EnrichMCP automatically: Generates typed tools from your data models from your data models Handles relationships between

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Struggling With Hair Loss? This New Prescription Gummy Could Help Regrow It

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-04 15:43:31

You've tried the serums, the vitamins and the topical solutions. But have you tried a prescription gummy for hair loss? Hers, a telehealth company that provides online healthcare services and products for women, announced the launch of its Biotin plus Minoxidil Gummy, the first-of-its-kind prescription gummy formulated to support hair regrowth. Available through forhers.com, this gummy combines prescription-strength minoxidil, the only FDA-approved ingredient for female hair loss, with biotin, a

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Experiencing Hair Loss? This Green Apple Flavored Gummy Could Be What You Need

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-05 10:36:47

You've tried the serums, the vitamins and the topical solutions. But have you tried a prescription gummy for hair loss? Hers, a telehealth company that provides online healthcare services and products for women, announced the launch of its Biotin plus Minoxidil Gummy, the first-of-its-kind prescription gummy formulated to support hair regrowth. Available through forhers.com, this gummy combines prescription-strength minoxidil, the only FDA-approved ingredient for female hair loss, with biotin, a

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Don't Let Sneaky Subscriptions Ruin Your Budget. Americans Spend More Than $1,000 a Year on These Services, CNET Survey Finds

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-07 02:45:00

Cole Kan/CNET Looking for ways to cut back on your budget? Start with your subscriptions. Think about how much you're paying monthly for your Netflix, Amazon Prime and Instacart subscriptions alone. The costs can quickly add up. CNET's second annual subscription survey found that the average US adult spends $1,080 per year on subscriptions -- averaging to $90 per month. Even more alarming, US adults are wasting nearly $200 a year on unused subscriptions. With prices remaining high and tariffs

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Samsung could charge for new Health features, but would you hit subscribe?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-08 05:39:45

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority 🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. I’m not against paying for subscriptions. Last week, I wrote a piece about subscriptions I’ll happily pay for, especially focusing on those that add value to my daily life. However, I do have my limits. On Wednesday, Samsung’s head of digital health suggested that the company is once again cons

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Samsung could soon put some Galaxy Watch features behind a paywall

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-08 08:59:03

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is thinking about a paid Samsung Health subscription, according to a company executive. The executive reportedly likened the offering to Fitbit Premium or Garmin Connect Plus. This news also comes as Samsung inches closer to introducing a paid tier for its Galaxy AI features. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch line offers a variety of health and fitness features, and the company is adding even more via the One UI 8 Watch update. Now, Samsung has confirmed

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Experiencing Hair Loss? This First-Ever Prescription Gummy for Hair Regrowth May Be the Solution

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-08 19:00:03

Hers, a telehealth company that provides online healthcare services and products for women, announced on Tuesday the launch of its Biotin plus Minoxidil Gummy, the first-of-its-kind prescription gummy formulated to support hair regrowth. Available through forhers.com, this gummy combines prescription-strength minoxidil, the only FDA-approved ingredient for female hair loss, with biotin, a popular vitamin for supporting healthy skin, hair and nails. Minoxidil is clinically proven to regrow thicke

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Show HN: dk – A script runner and cross-compiler, written in OCaml

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-12 07:49:34

The dk coder is a script runner and cross-compiler designed for those with a limited background in programming to write substantial, safety-oriented applications. Yet its ease-of-use, portability and IDE support also solves the problem of README-itis: you give your users a lengthy README document, your users fail to install your software, and you lose a user forever. If you haven't seen dk in action, the Quick Walkthrough Guide will explain what dk scripts are and give you small examples to run

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These are the subscriptions I actually don’t mind paying for

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-12 17:00:58

Andy Walker / Android Authority No one likes paying for something more than once, but subscriptions have become an annoying yet necessary part of life. Some are hard to justify, but others add value to my life. Whether they provide consumable content, weather information, or critical navigation data, these are the subscriptions I don’t mind paying for: How many subscription services and apps are you currently paying for? 281 votes None. 14 % 1-4. 60 % 5-9. 20 % 10 or more. 5 % FlightRadar24

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UK unis to cough up to £10M on Java to keep Oracle off their backs

news.ycombinator.com Lindsay Clark 2026-03-12 17:57:50

UK universities and colleges have signed a framework worth up to £9.86 million ($13.33 million) with Oracle to use its controversial Java SE Universal Subscription model, in exchange for a "waiver of historic fees due for any institutions who have used Oracle Java since 2023." Jisc, a membership organization that runs procurement for higher and further education establishments in the UK, said it had signed an agreement to purchase the new subscription licenses after consultation with members.

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Get up to 50 percent off MasterClass subscriptions for Father's Day

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-16 23:51:26

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 . Deciding what to get your dad for Father's Day is tricky. There are the standbys like tools for the grill or a new history book, but there are also plenty of unique options out there. That includes digital options like a Nintendo Switch Online membership or a subscription to MasterClas

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Best Places to Buy Replacement Prescription Lenses Online in 2025

cnet.com David Carnoy 2025-11-10 12:00:00

Some companies may expedite your order more quickly if you send them detailed info about your frames. It's important to know exactly what your prescription is (ideally a current one), although some companies can pull it from your old lenses if necessary. Check the site for discount codes or first-time buyer discounts (you usually have to provide your email address). The prescription for your glasses is typically only valid for a year or two. If it’s time to replace your current lenses, you ca

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