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Trouble with Elections: Everything We Thought We Knew About Democracy Is Wrong

news.ycombinator.com Terry Bouricius 2026-02-14 11:04:39

ARCHIVE CHAPTER 1. Introduction Entire chapter 1 audio 1× 0:00 -51:10 Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. PART I: THE CURRENT SITUATION CHAPTER 2. The Hopes and Claims of Democracy by Election Entire chapter 2 audio 1× 0:00 -53:59 Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. CHAPTER 3. Electoral Imperatives Entire chapter 3 audio 1× 0:00 -1:01:08 Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. CHAPTER 4: Election Ref

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Under the Hood of AFD.sys Part 1: Investigating Undocumented Interfaces

news.ycombinator.com Mateusz Lewczak 2026-02-11 17:06:47

A quick look at how I used WinDbg and NtCreateFile to craft a raw TCP socket via AFD.sys on Windows 11, completely skipping Winsock. Under the Hood of AFD.sys Part 1: Investigating Undocumented Interfaces Introduction This is the first post in a series about my deep-dive into the AFD.sys driver on Windows 11. The idea is that both this write-up and the library that comes out of it will be a one-stop doc set - and a launchpad - for poking at other drivers that don’t ship with an official spec.

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Create personal illustrated storybooks in the Gemini app

news.ycombinator.com Joël Yawili 2026-02-14 11:14:49

Today we’re announcing a new way to bring your ideas to life in the Gemini app: personalized, illustrated storybooks complete with read-aloud narration. Simply describe any story you can imagine, and Gemini generates a unique 10-page book with custom art and audio. For a truly personal touch, you can ask Gemini to draw inspiration from your own photos and files. Bring your vision to life in any style imaginable: from pixel art and comics to claymation, crochet, and even coloring books, in more

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Cannibal Modernity: Oswald de Andrade's Manifesto Antropófago (1928)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-11 22:59:47

Perhaps a more revealing aspect of the Manifesto was the claim that: “Before the Portuguese discovered Brazil, Brazil had discovered happiness.” This statement conferred a local imprimatur on a vision that applied, and perhaps still applies, in Europe and North America of far-off Brazil as a kind of natural and human paradise, a place not only abundant, tropical, and permissive, but also one where race has become unimportant — a fantasy, of course, but one worth holding on to. In the same year a

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What's wrong with the JSON gem API?

news.ycombinator.com Byroot'S Blog 2026-02-14 10:46:38

As I mentioned at the start of my Optimizing Ruby’s JSON series of posts, performance isn’t why I candidated to be the new gem’s maintainer. The actual reason is that the gem has many APIs that I think aren’t very good, and some that are outright dangerous. As a gem user, it’s easy to be annoyed at deprecations and breaking changes. It’s noisy and creates extra work, so I entirely understand that people may suffer from deprecation fatigue. But while it occasionally happens to run into mostly c

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Kyber (YC W23) is hiring enterprise account executives

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-14 11:02:21

At Kyber, we're building the next-generation document platform for enterprises. Today, our AI-native solution transforms regulatory document workflows, enabling insurance claims organizations to consolidate 80% of their templates, spend 65% less time drafting, and compress overall communication cycle times by 5x. Our vision is for every enterprise to seamlessly leverage AI templates to generate every document. Over the past 9 months, we’ve: >20x’d revenue and are profitable. Landed multiple s

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Spotting base64 encoded JSON, certificates, and private keys

news.ycombinator.com Thibault Martin 2026-02-14 09:17:38

You can spot base64 encoded JSON, certificates, and private keys Last modified August 5, 2025 Last modified August 5, 2025 I was working on my homelab and examined a file that was supposed to contain encrypted content that I could safely commit on a Github repository. The file looked like this { "serial" : 13 , "lineage" : "24d431ee-3da9-4407-b649-b0d2c0ca2d67" , "meta" : { "key_provider.pbkdf2.password_key" : "eyJzYWx0IjoianpHUlpMVkFOZUZKcEpSeGo4UlhnNDhGZk9vQisrR0YvSG9ubTZzSUY5WT0iLCJpdGVyYX

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Deepest-Ever Field Image of Giant Galaxy Cluster Is a Brutal Reminder of Your Cosmic Insignificance

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2026-02-14 11:05:16

When it comes to deep space observations, our cosmological insignificance seems to grow with the resolution of our telescopes’ cameras. In the latest advance, astronomers constructed the deepest-ever images of Abell 3667, a massive galaxy cluster located 700 million light-years from Earth—and most of the tiny dots you see represent entire galaxies. But the latest images of Abell 3667 also offer “whispering evidence of past galactic interactions,” which astronomers document in detail in a paper

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Fox One Streaming Service to Launch in Time for NFL Season

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-14 09:46:00

Fox is beefing up its streaming business with Fox One, the company's new subscription streaming platform. The service will launch on Aug. 21 with a price tag of $20 a month or $200 annually. Fox's complete TV portfolio will be available on Fox One, and sports fans will be able to stream MLB and NFL games that air on the network. Fox News Channel, Fox Nation, Fox Sports, B1G, FS1, FS2, local Fox stations and the Fox Network are part of the programming, along with other brand channels and content

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Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 6 #521

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-14 10:00:03

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. I guess I don't look closely enough at traditional paintings to immediately make the connections I needed. If you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If you're looking for tod

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OpenAI's New Models Aren't Really Open: What to Know About Open-Weights AI

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-14 10:11:45

Despite the company's name, OpenAI hasn't dropped an open version of its AI models since GPT-2 in 2019. That changed on Tuesday, as CEO Sam Altman shared two new open-weights, reasoning AI models, named gpt-oss-120b (120 billion parameters) and gpt-oss-20b (20 billion parameters). If open-weights is a new piece of AI jargon to you, don't worry. In the simplest possible terms, open-weights is a category of AI models that power products like chatbots, image and video generators. But they are phil

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Olive Oil for Everything? Not So Fast — Here's What Cooking Oil to Use Instead

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-14 10:30:04

Cooking oil is one of the most versatile ingredients in any kitchen, but not all oils are created equal. While it's tempting to reach for olive oil every time, the truth is that different oils perform best under different conditions, and using the wrong one can make or break your dish. Olive oil, for example, adds richness and depth to dressings and sautés as well as goodies like proteins and vegetables. But its smoke point is lower than other oils, making it a poor choice for high-heat cooking

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Trump admin warns states: Don’t try to lower broadband prices

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-14 11:43:45

The Trump administration is telling states they will be shut out of a $42 billion broadband deployment fund if they set the rates that Internet service providers receiving subsidies are allowed to charge people with low incomes. The latest version of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) FAQ on the grant program, released today, is a challenge to states considering laws that would force Internet providers to offer cheap plans to people who meet income eligibility

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Apple is suing Apple Cinemas

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-02-14 10:58:59

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple is suing the owner of the Apple Cinemas theater chain, Sand Media, over alleged trademark infringement, as reported by Reuters. In the lawsuit, Apple alleges that Apple Cinemas and Sand Media have made efforts to “capitalize on the highly-regarded Apple brand in connection with the a

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The best iPad deals you can get in August

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2026-02-14 11:08:37

If you know where to look, it’s surprisingly easy to save on an iPad — even outside of major sales events like Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday. Here’s an insider tip: skip the Apple Store, where discounts are almost nonexistent. Instead, your best bet is to check third-party retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, which frequently offer deals on everything from the entry-level iPad to the powerhouse iPad Pro, making it possible to snag a bargain any time of the year. Apple’s tablet line

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Clay confirms it closed $100M round at $3.1B valuation

techcrunch.com Marina Temkin 2026-02-14 11:12:06

In Brief Sales automation startup Clay has raised a $100 million Series C at a $3.1 billion valuation in a round led by CapitalG, confirming TechCrunch’s report from June. The financing follows a $1.25 billion Series B round from six months ago and a $1.5 billion Sequoia-led tender offer announced a couple of months ago, which allowed most employees to sell some of their shares. The latest deal brings Clay’s total funding to $204 million. Existing investors Meritech Capital, Sequoia Capital,

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Snap shares plummet 15% after weak second quarter revenue metric

cnbc.com Jonathan Vanian 2026-02-14 16:58:09

Evan Spiegel, CEO of Snap Inc., attends the annual Allen and Co. Sun Valley Media and Technology Conference at the Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho, on July 9, 2025. Snap shares tanked 15% Tuesday when it reported second-quarter earnings in which global average revenue per user missed expectations. Here is how the company did compared with Wall Street's expectations: Earnings per share: Loss of 16 cents. That figure is not comparable to analysts' estimates. Loss of 16 cents. That figur

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AMD reports weaker-than-expected earnings even as revenue tops estimates

cnbc.com Kif Leswing 2026-02-14 16:58:24

Lisa Su, CEO of Advanced Micro Devices, and Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, testifiy during the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing titled "Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation," in Hart building on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Advanced Micro Devices reported quarter earnings on Tuesday that missed estimates. The stock slid about 4% in extended trading. Here's how the chipmaker did versus LSEG expectations for the quarter ended June:

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Hinge Health stock pops 6% after first quarterly report since IPO

cnbc.com Ashley Capoot 2026-02-14 16:49:54

Hinge Health co-founders, Gabriel Mecklenburg and Daniel Perez celebrate its initial public offering at the New York Stock Exchange on May 22, 2025. Shares of Hinge Health popped 6% in extended trading on Tuesday after the digital physical therapy company reported quarterly results for the first time since its debut on the New York Stock Exchange in May. Here's how the company did based on average analysts' estimates compiled by LSEG: Loss: Loss per share of $13.10. That may not compare with

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Super Micro shares plunge 15% on weak results, disappointing guidance

cnbc.com Jordan Novet 2026-02-14 16:42:19

Charles Liang, CEO of Super Micro, speaks at the Computex conference in Taipei, Taiwan, on June 1, 2023. Super Micro Computer shares slid 15% in extended trading on Tuesday after the server maker reported disappointing fiscal fourth-quarter results and issued weak quarterly earnings guidance. Here's how the company did in comparison with LSEG consensus: Earnings per share: 41 cents adjusted vs. 44 cents expected 41 cents adjusted vs. 44 cents expected Revenue: $5.76 billion vs. $5.89 billion

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Apple’s latest Liquid Glass design shows it won’t back down with iOS 26

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-14 16:10:59

iOS 26 is a feature-packed update, but the biggest change is easily the new Liquid Glass design. And the latest iOS 26 beta shows that despite criticism, Apple isn’t backing down from its original Liquid Glass vision. The evolution of Liquid Glass in iOS 26 so far Every summer, the same story plays out with Apple software: Apple unveils its major new releases in June. It iterates on features and designs throughout the summer beta cycle. Then the finished product ships in September. This year

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Apple now offers a separate Xcode 26 beta build for Apple silicon Macs

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-14 16:25:27

With today’s developer beta 5 releases, Apple also rolled out a new version of Xcode 26 beta that brings a notable change: two distinct download options, one of them being Apple silicon-specific. Yet another step beyond the Intel Macs era With today’s release of Xcode 26 beta 5 (build 17A5295f), developers can now choose between a “Universal” version, which runs on Apple silicon and Intel Macs, and one optimized specifically for Apple silicon Macs. According to Apple’s developer downloads pag

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Hands-on: BMX SolidSafe Solid-State Battery Pack [Video]

9to5mac.com Sponsored Post 2026-02-14 16:36:31

Recently there have been over 1.7 million mobile power banks recalled. The reason? Most power banks still use lithium-ion cells filled with flammable liquid electrolytes that present a real risk. Drop it, leave it in heat, or overcharge it, puncture it – and it can swell, and even ignite causing fire. How do powebank makers address this problem? BMX is launching its SolidSafe mobile power bank on Kickstarter with a solid core that significantly reduces the amount of flammable liquid inside the

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This Anker 10K Qi2 magnetic power bank is on sale for $60 right now

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-14 12:15:52

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 . At 25 percent off, that's the lowest price we've seen for this model so far this year. A power bank with a wireless charging option is a very handy device for anyone who's typically on the go. It's probably worth having a fully charged one on hand in case of a power outage too. Anker

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A 'very low' number of original Sonos Roam speakers are overheating

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-14 16:57:22

The company said the issue is happening in the original model of the portable speaker. Sonos is having overheating issues with a "very low" number of its Roam speakers. Bloomberg reports that some users' portable Bluetooth speakers are overheating around the device's USB-C port. The company has not recalled any products as a result but it aware of the issue happening. "We’ve closely tracked a limited number of reports involving the USB-C charging connection on some first-generation Sonos Roam

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LG is giving away a free mini-fridge when you buy a full-size one - here's what to know

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2026-02-14 16:00:14

Along with your TV and computer, a mini-fridge can be the center of a college dorm. But not all mini-fridges are created equal -- and they're even better when you can get them for free. Right now at LG, when you buy an eligible full-size French door refrigerator while it's on sale, you can get a complimentary single-door mini-fridge (a $515 value). That's right -- an extra place to store your favorite drinks and snacks for free. Also: The Samsung Bespoke refrigerator is my favorite kitchen appl

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OpenAI could launch GPT-5 any minute now - what to expect

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-02-14 16:49:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways OpenAI GPT-5 will be released "soon," which could be this week. It will automatically select the best model for prompts. It should help produce higher-quality and faster answers. Despite OpenAI just launching its highly anticipated open-source models on Tuesday, people are already on the lookout for OpenAI's next big move, with rumblings of an even bigger release on the near horizon: GPT-5. Also: ChatGPT can no longer tell you to break up

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Create space-saving clones on macOS with Python

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-12 03:27:33

Create space-saving clones on macOS with Python The standard Mac filesystem, APFS , has a feature called space-saving clones. This allows you to create multiple copies of a file without using additional disk space – the filesystem only stores a single copy of the data. Although cloned files share data, they’re independent – you can edit one copy without affecting the other (unlike symlinks or hard links). APFS uses a technique called copy-on-write to store the data efficiently on disk – the cl

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Germany's identity crisis: The trains no longer run on time

news.ycombinator.com Aaron Wiener 2026-02-14 16:32:58

BERLIN — Germany: the land of beer, sausage and trains that run on time. Actually, make that the land where 56 percent of trains run on time. More precisely (or imprecisely, depending on how much of a rush you are in), the land where 56 percent of trains arrive within six minutes of the scheduled time — which is the cushion Deutsche Bahn, the national railroad company, allows itself for an “on-time” arrival. In Germany, punctuality is part of the national ethos. So to hear Germans talk about it

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The X11 Security extension from the 1990s

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-10 21:06:33

blog - git - desktop - images - contact The X11 SECURITY extension from the 1990ies It's widely known that X11 has a problem with, for example, keyloggers. The issue is not that keyloggers are possible through security holes -- but keyloggers are trivial on X11, as they are part of normal operation and don't require exploits. It is one of the reasons why people push for Wayland. I recently came across the X11 SECURITY extension, which is part of a normal X.Org installation. Quick overview of

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