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OpenAI bans Chinese accounts using ChatGPT to edit code for social media surveillance

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-17 21:04:51

OpenAI has banned the accounts of a group of Chinese users who had attempted to use ChatGPT to debug and edit code for an AI social media surveillance tool, the company said Friday . The campaign, which OpenAI calls Peer Review, saw the group prompt ChatGPT to generate sales pitches for a program those documents suggest was designed to monitor anti-Chinese sentiment on X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and other platforms. The operation appears to have been particularly interested in spotting call

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SpyLend Android malware downloaded 100,000 times from Google Play

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-17 16:45:23

An Android malware app called SpyLend has been downloaded over 100,000 times from Google Play, where it masqueraded as a financial tool but became a predatory loan app for those in India. The app falls under a group of malicious Android applications called "SpyLoan," which pretend to be legitimate financial tools or loan services but instead steal data from devices for use in predatory lending. These apps lure users with promises of quick and easy loans, often requiring little documentation an

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QVC is selling a PS5 Slim digital bundle that includes everything you need to play for just $680

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2025-11-17 17:15:10

ZDNET If you've been on the fence about picking up a PlayStation 5 console, now is your chance to snag a great bundle from QVC for $110 off. It includes a Slim digital console, two DualSense controllers, a controller charger, a headset, a controller sleeve, and a voucher for MightySkins to personalize your console and controllers. You can save another $10 with the code WELCOME10 and an additional $20 if you sign up for a QCard. The PlayStation 5 Slim Digital console is built with a 1TB SSD sto

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Windows Notepad and Paint are still free - but the AI will cost you. Here's how much

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-11-17 17:51:34

ZDNET For years, we've been able to freely use all the features in Windows apps like Notepad and Paint. But those days seem to be gone. Yes, the core features are still freely accessible, but the latest AI skills? Not so much. Also: How to remove Copilot from your Microsoft 365 plan A Windows forum post published Thursday described the ways that Microsoft has added AI to Notepad and Paint in Windows 11. In Notepad, you can request a rewrite of the text and even specify whether you want it sho

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4 Pixel phone tricks every user should know - including my favorite

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-11-17 17:57:17

Adam Breeden/ZDNET I've been a Pixel phone devotee since the beginning, and one of my favorite features is the call-screening capability that debuted with the Pixel 3 in 2018. I don't remember the last time I answered an unnecessary call, and I can't imagine switching to a phone without it. Also: The best Google Pixel phones of 2025: Which one should you buy? Over the years though, Pixel call screening -- now named Call Assist -- has added several new tricks beyond simply keeping robocalls an

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The CRPG Renaissance, Part 3: TSR Is Dead

news.ycombinator.com Jimmy Maher 2025-11-17 15:16:16

“How do you make a small fortune in tabletop gaming?” runs an old joke. The punchline, of course, is that you come to that market with a large one. The tabletop truly is a brutally challenging place to try to earn money, one which you have to be either wildly deluded or unbelievably passionate to even contemplate entering. Nevertheless, people have been making a go of it there for quite some decades by now. We’ll give them the benefit of the doubt and assume that love rather than mental illnes

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Neo Gamma (Home Humanoid)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-17 18:02:34

Hands are the key to the world around us. NEO’s hands are built to handle important jobs around your home.

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Why Ruby on Rails still matters

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-17 15:46:15

I found vinyl records from my late grandfather recently. It struck me how this media from the previous millennium played without issues. Vinyl represented a key shift in music distribution - it made printing and sharing sounds accessible, establishing a standard that persists. While audio sharing methods evolved, the original approaches remain functional. In our increasingly complex world, many people return to vinyl because it offers simplicity, stability, and longevity . Amidst the constant c

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We are the builders

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-17 20:07:20

Blog Real stories from federal employees. Who We Are For decades, we've done our jobs in the background. We made it easier to file taxes, get veterans' benefits, and apply for financial aid. During times of crisis, we helped refugees navigate immigration processes, helped everyone find vaccines, and helped parents find baby formula. Along the way, we made government websites easier to use while protecting the integrity of your personal information. If they really wanted to know how to use t

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Sparse Voxels Rasterization: Real-Time High-Fidelity Radiance Field Rendering

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-17 18:06:05

Our scene representation is a hybrid of primitive and volumetric model. (a) Primitive component. We explicitly allocate voxels primitives to cover different scene level-of-details under an Octree layout. Note that we do not replicate a traditional Octree data structure with parent-child pointers or linear Octree. We only keep voxels at the Octree leaf nodes without any ancestor nodes. (b) Volumetric component. Inside a voxel is a volumetric (trilinear) density field and a (constant) spherical ha

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The Ren'Py Visual Novel Engine

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-17 18:09:32

What is Ren'Py? Ren'Py is a visual novel engine – used by thousands of creators from around the world – that helps you use words, images, and sounds to tell interactive stories that run on computers and mobile devices. These can be both visual novels and life simulation games. The easy to learn script language allows anyone to efficiently write large visual novels, while its Python scripting is enough for complex simulation games. Ren'Py is open source and free for commercial use. Where does

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Show HN: Slime OS – An open-source app launcher for RP2040 based devices

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-17 18:22:57

Slime OS is an app launcher for the PicoVision (and soon other RP2040 and RP2350 devices). It was originally designed for the Slimedeck Zero, a mini cyberdeck project. However I hope to expand it to other devices and form factors. This README contains affiliate links which help support this project! Software Slime OS runs in a limited 32-color mode with a 400x240 internal resolution which is interlaced up to 800x480. This resolution should scale well on most HDMI displays. Setup Flash the w

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Richard Feynman's blackboard at the time of his death (1988)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-17 16:22:59

These digitized collections are accessible for purposes of education and research. Due to the nature of archival collections, archivists at the Caltech Archives and Special Collections are not always able to identify copyright and rights of privacy, publicity, or trademark. We are eager to hear from any rights holders, so that we may obtain accurate information. Upon request, we’ll remove material from public view while we address a rights issue.

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20 years working on the same software product

news.ycombinator.com Andy Brice 2025-11-17 18:22:55

I released version 1 of my table seating planning software, PerfectTablePlan, in February 2005. 20 years ago this month. It was a different world. A world of Windows, shareware and CDs. A lot has changed since then, but PerfectTablePlan is now at version 7 and still going strong. PerfectTablePlan v1 PerfectTablePlan v7 I have released several other products since then, and done some training and consulting, but PerfectTablePlan remains my most successful product. It’s success is due to a lot

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Winning Nature Photographs Capture the Gripping Intensity of Animal Life

gizmodo.com Isaac Schultz 2025-11-17 17:05:33

Nature is scary at all scales. Look no further than the winners of the Nature inFocus photography competition, whose winning photographs for 2024 were recently announced. Life of all sorts are constantly vying for another day on this Earth. Now, the Nature inFocus photography contest winners showcases the environs and interactions of a selection of Earth’s remarkable residents. From insect larvae and tiny seedlings to orca whales and sharks, the photos showcase life on scales small and large. T

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Of Course Dragon Ball Daima Gave Us the SSJ4 Reveal We Really Wanted, Too

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2025-11-17 17:30:10

Last week, Dragon Ball Daima virtually broke the internet by canonizing one of Goku’s long-forgotten transformations, Super Saiyan 4. Although fans didn’t get a lot of time to gawk at Goku flaunt his ape muscles all over before villain King Gomah negated his transformation, the latest episode in Daima‘s final stretch circled the block once more and delivered the transformations fans have been dying to see. As mentioned, the surprise twist reveal in Daima’s 18th episode gagged fans two-fold. The

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Tesla Dealership in Oregon Gets Shot Up, Drawing FBI Scrutiny

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2025-11-17 17:50:02

The FBI and local police are investigating after gunshots shattered windows at a Tesla dealership in Oregon on Wednesday morning—the latest potential sign that Tesla’s CEO, billionaire-turned-“bureaucrat” Elon Musk, is stirring discontent throughout the nation. The dealership, which is located in the state’s capital city of Salem, was struck by gunfire and a car was lit on fire. Police at the scene said they were investigating arson and vandalism crimes. The same dealership was apparently the s

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U.S. Government Removing EV Chargers From All Federal Buildings Because They Are ‘Not Mission-Critical’

gizmodo.com Thomas Maxwell 2025-11-17 18:05:44

As part of its continued efforts to own the libs, or get rid of anything President Trump does not like or understand, the General Services Administration is gearing up to remove electric chargers from all federal properties nationwide. The agency says the hundreds of chargers and estimated 8,000 plugs available for federal workers to charge their cars are “not mission critical.” The agency, which manages buildings owned by the federal government as well as vehicles, will also offload any EVs pur

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Somehow, This Han Solo JPG Is Still Worth $120

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2025-11-17 18:35:14

Ten years ago, I wrote an article for this site called “How the Hell Is This JPG of Han Solo Worth $225?” The article was about a new app from the card company Topps called Star Wars Card Trader in which fans could open packs and trade digital cards from a galaxy far, far away. At the time, it was novel and weird. This was before NFTs were a thing. Before most people had even heard of crypto. The idea that someone would spend $225 to own an image of Han Solo they could simply look at anywhere wa

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Best Coffee Grinders for 2025: Oxo, Baratza and Breville

cnet.com Brian Bennett 2025-11-17 14:30:00

Our Picks Best overall Oxo Brew Conical Burr Grinder View details $72 at Amazon View details Easiest to use Baratza Encore Conical Burr Grinder View details $150 at Amazon View details Best for making espresso Breville Smart Grinder Pro View details $200 at Amazon View details Want the best-tasting coffee for your morning brew? Grinding your own beans can make all the difference. Preground coffee might be convenient, but freshly ground beans are the way to go if you want complete control over y

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Apple Vision Pro Headset Gets Overdue Missing Features, Including Apple Intelligence

cnet.com Scott Stein 2025-11-17 16:05:00

Apple's futuristic Vision Pro headset hit the one-year mark, but during that initial year, it still felt like it was missing some key features. Now, Apple is addressing a few of those features, at least in small steps, with VisionOS 2.4. Apple Intelligence is finally arriving on Vision Pro, along with some connected apps and guest mode features for iPhones and iPads. The new OS update can be tested in a developer beta arriving today, but the official OS update isn't coming until April. I've bee

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Best Places to Buy Replacement Prescription Lenses Online in 2025

cnet.com David Carnoy 2025-11-17 18:00:00

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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Best Internet Providers in Port St. Lucie, Florida

cnet.com Hallie Seltzer 2025-11-17 18:00:00

What is the best internet provider in Port St. Lucie? Whether you're looking for the fastest speeds or the most affordable plans for your next internet service provider in Port St. Lucie, CNET's broadband team has done the hard work for you and found the best options. According to our experts, Xfinity is the best internet service provider in Port St. Lucie for most households. It offers wide coverage and competitive prices for home broadband in Port St. Lucie, making it a reliable and affordabl

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The 'E' in iPhone 16E Might As Well Stand for Expensive

cnet.com David Lumb 2025-11-17 18:00:07

Apple has unveiled its newest phone, the iPhone 16E, and promptly removed its budget iPhone SE (2022) from its online store. While that suggests Apple sees its new phone as a follow-up to its only affordable option, its $600 price tag means it's more of a discounted premium handset than a true budget pick. But I hold out hope. I'm an iPhone SE truther: I believe the affordable phone space is too valuable for Apple to give up. The iPhone 16E inhabits a mid-range role that had been missing for a

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Best Compression Socks for 2025

cnet.com Amanda Capritto 2025-11-17 20:03:00

Many compression socks look basic and utilitarian, but some companies make business-casual or whimsical styles, too. Consider what material and length would be most comfortable for you. Mild to moderate compression is enough for most daily needs, but you may need firmer compression for recovery, varicose veins or other uses. One of the most common ways to avoid leg pain from cramps and reduce fluid buildup for athletes and people with circulation issues is to wear compression stockings. These

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F1 may ditch hybrids for V10s and sustainable fuels

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-17 17:54:16

High-revving naturally aspirated engines and their associated screaming soundtracks might be on their way back to Formula 1. Not with next year's rule changes—that will see even bigger lithium-ion batteries and an even more powerful electric motor, paired with a turbocharged V6. But the sport is starting to think more seriously about the technical rules that will go into effect in 2030, and in an Instagram post yesterday, the man in charge of those rules signaled that he's open to cars that migh

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“Bouncing” winds damaged Houston skyscrapers in 2024

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-17 18:32:08

On May 16, 2024, a powerful derecho swept through Houston, killing seven people and causing significant damage to several of the city's towering skyscrapers. Those buildings were constructed to withstand much stronger hurricane-force winds up to 67 meters per second, as one would get with a Category 4 hurricane. The derecho's winds peaked at 40 meters per second, well below that threshold. And when Hurricane Beryl hit Houston that July with roughly comparable wind speeds of 36 meters per second,

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Robot with 1,000 muscles twitches like human while dangling from ceiling

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-17 18:17:50

On Wednesday, Clone Robotics released video footage of its Protoclone humanoid robot, a full-body machine that uses synthetic muscles to create unsettlingly human-like movements. In the video, the robot hangs suspended from the ceiling as its limbs twitch and kick, marking what the company claims is a step toward its goal of creating household-helper robots. Atherton, California-based Clone Robotics designed the Protoclone with a polymer skeleton that replicates 206 human bones. The company bui

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Texas measles outbreak reaches 90 cases; 9 cases in New Mexico

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-17 20:26:04

An ongoing measles outbreak that began in one of Texas' least vaccinated counties has mushroomed to 90 cases across a cluster of seven counties in the state, according to an update by the Texas Department of State Health Services on Friday. The outbreak may have also spread across the border to New Mexico, where nine cases have been reported. In an email to Ars, Robert Nott, the communications director for the New Mexico Department of Health, said that as of today, the department has not confir

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German startup to attempt the first orbital launch from Western Europe

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-17 21:38:36

Isar Aerospace, a German startup founded seven years ago, is positioned to become the first in a new generation of European launch companies to reach orbit with a privately funded rocket. The company announced Friday that the first stage of its Spectrum rocket recently completed a 30-second test-firing on a launch pad in the northernmost reaches of mainland Europe. The nine-engine booster ignited on a launch pad at Andøya Spaceport in Norway on February 14. The milestone follows a similar test

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OpenAI bans Chinese accounts using ChatGPT to edit code for social media surveillance

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Texas measles outbreak reaches 90 cases; 9 cases in New Mexico

German startup to attempt the first orbital launch from Western Europe

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