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Overtourism in Japan, and How It Hurts Small Businesses

news.ycombinator.com Craig Mod 2026-01-29 02:07:03

Ridgeline subscribers — I’m Craig Mod and I’ve been buuuuuuurnt out this last month following my epic Things Become Other Things mega book tour. Finally, I’m gingerly emerging from my recovery cave. (But reserve the right to retreat again.) Here’s a fresh dispatch — in praise of small businesses and why overtourism can be anathema to them. A great city is typified by character and the character of great cities is often built on the bedrock of small businesses. Conversely: Chain shops smooth ov

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An Interstellar Comet Is Here, and Its Age Is Mind-Bending

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2026-01-29 02:00:26

This article was updated at 9:00 a.m. ET on Friday, July 11, to include new information. After defending his PhD thesis on modeling interstellar objects on Monday, June 30, Matthew Hopkins intended to take some well-deserved time off. It would appear the universe had other plans for him. The very next day, the Atlas Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile, detected a mysterious object whizzing toward the Sun. Early observations suggested that it came from o

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All eyes on Samsung’s thin new foldable

theverge.com Jacob Kastrenakes 2026-01-29 02:15:00

It’s always felt to me like there’s a threshold foldables need to hit before they can truly become mainstream: they need to be no bigger than a regular old phone. And now Samsung has finally gotten its flagship there with the Z Fold 7, which is just barely thicker than an iPhone 16 Pro. I got to see one in the office this week, and I couldn’t take my eyes off of it. It really does feel different. This week on The Vergecast, Vee Song and Allison Johnson join me to talk all about Samsung’s new fo

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Alienware's 27-inch 280Hz QD-OLED monitor is now available for $550

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-29 06:00:28

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 . Alienware has just released a pair of gaming monitors that offer affordability with very few compromises while using Dell's new AW30 design language. Announced earlier this year, the key model is the 27-inch AW2725D 280Hz QD-OLED QHD (2,560 x 1,440) monitor with one of the lowest price

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The day someone created 184 billion Bitcoin (2020)

news.ycombinator.com Decrypt 2026-01-29 09:51:51

In brief In August 2010, someone exploited a flaw in Bitcoin’s code to create 184 billion Bitcoin. The bug was quickly corrected by Bitcoin’s anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. The person behind the "value overflow incident" exploit remains unknown. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENE There will only ever be 21 million Bitcoin. We’re not too far off—around 18 and a half million Bitcoin are already in circulation. But on the 15th of August, 2010, that limit was des

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20 of the Best Sci-Fi TV Shows to Stream on Netflix

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-29 16:00:06

Let's cut to the chase: You want good sci-fi TV shows and Netflix is the place to be. It's the gold standard of streamers and for top-notch genre entertainment, you really should look no further. You landed on this page because you're on the hunt for epic sci-fi; something more than the platform's big hits like Stranger Things and Black Mirror. Well, friend, the titles you're looking for are here. There are so many different styles and tones in science fiction. I guarantee there is something o

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T-Mobile Is Bringing Starlink Satellite Access to Your Phone, Even if You’re on a Different Carrier

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-29 16:45:00

Going off-grid might soon be a thing of the past, as T-Mobile’s partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service gets ready to launch on July 23. The direct-to-cell messaging service, called T-Satellite, will also be available to AT&T and Verizon cellphone customers. T-Mobile says its goal is to "eliminate mobile dead zones for good" by way of 657 Starlink satellites that'll be used exclusively for cellphone service. T-Satellite has been in beta testing since December 2024, with ne

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This Is the Best iPad Deal on Prime Day (2025)

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2026-01-29 17:14:13

iPads have long been the best tablets, and right now, for Amazon Prime Day, you can get Apple's most popular slate for 15% off at $279 ($50 off). This is the 11th-gen iPad that the company released earlier this year, powered by the A16 chipset. Hunting for more deals? Read our roundup of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals, covering all categories, and our lively Prime Day liveblog. The Best iPad Deal Other iPads are on sale, but the latest iPad (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is all that most people

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Btrfs Allocator Hints

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-27 14:17:26

[PATCH RFC 00/10] btrfs: new performance-based chunk allocation using device roles From: Anand Jain <anand.jain-AT-oracle.com> To: linux-btrfs-AT-vger.kernel.org Subject: [PATCH RFC 00/10] btrfs: new performance-based chunk allocation using device roles Date: Tue, 13 May 2025 02:07:06 +0800 Message-ID: <[email protected]> In host hardware, devices can have different speeds. Generally, faster devices come with lesser capacity while slower devices come with larger capaci

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LLM Inference Handbook

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-29 12:40:32

On this page Introduction LLM Inference in Production is your technical glossary, guidebook, and reference - all in one. It covers everything you need to know about LLM inference, from core concepts and performance metrics (e.g., Time to First Token and Tokens per Second), to optimization techniques (e.g., continuous batching and prefix caching) and operation best practices. Practical guidance for deploying, scaling, and operating LLMs in production. Focus on what truly matters, not edge cas

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This ‘Molecular Shield’ Might Stop Pollen Before It Wrecks Your Nose

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2026-01-29 15:00:56

Every year, pollen seasons grow longer and more intense—to the great misery of those suffering from pollen allergies—myself included. There’s only so much one can do with antihistamines or hot towels, and no amount of protective measures—masks, firmly shut windows, you name it—appears to offer any protection from the endless sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes. But what if, by spraying something akin to a nasal spray, you could thwart the onslaught of those pesky allergens before they latch o

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The ChompSaw: A Benchtop Power Tool That's Safe for Kids to Use

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-26 00:43:22

Of all freestanding power tools, perhaps the jigsaw or scrollsaw would be the most fun for kids to use, as they allow freeform cuts. They're also pretty darn dangerous, with the jigsaw being powerful enough to remove fingers. A much safer way to introduce kids to power tools is this ChompSaw, developed by product designers Kausi Raman and Max Liechty. The material it's designed to cut is cardboard, allowing parents to turn Amazon boxes into projects. The tool is essentially a nibbler, using an

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‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Is Getting a Third Season Because Capitalism Is Inevitable

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-01-29 22:20:57

The fictional Squid Game as we know it is over—for now, at least—but Netflix would like you to remember that it has an offshoot reality competition that’s still very much active. On the heels of announcing that Squid Game: The Challenge season two will drop November 4, the streamer has also let it be known it’s now accepting applications for season three. The first season of Squid Game: The Challenge weathered its share of controversy; not only did its very existence fly in the face of the fict

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Best Carpet Cleaners: I Used Real Life Messes as the Ultimate Test

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-30 00:45:00

The Bissell Revolution HydroSteam is the best overall carpet cleaner I tested. It was the only carpet washer that effectively removed pet urine and pet odors from my carpet. It also came in second to the Tineco Carpet Cruiser with tough stain removal. But for $300 less than the Tineco, its price-to-value ratio is unbeatable. Why I like it: While the Tineco Carpet Cruiser edged out the Bissell HydroSteam on the tough stain removal test, the Bissell blew away the competition on pet odor testing.

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The Interstellar Visitor Hurtling Toward the Center of Our Star System Is Unimaginably Ancient, Scientists Say

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-30 06:10:23

Astronomers recently confirmed that a mysterious object, dubbed 3I/ATLAS, came from interstellar space and is now blowing through the solar system at extremely high speeds. It's only the third confirmed interstellar object to have reached our star system, following 'Oumuamua, which was spotted in 2018, and a comet dubbed 2I/Borisov, which was identified in tk. Now, scientists are racing to better understand 3I/ATLAS and whether it can shed more light on the nature of interstellar objects like

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Nathan Fillion Teases Guy Gardner’s Path From ‘Superman’ to ‘Lanterns’

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2026-01-30 06:20:04

With the release of the James Gunn-helmed Superman, the start of this era of DC Studios is set to make a summer blockbuster debut. And in it, we’ll meet a new slew of superhero characters, including the first Green Lantern within this DCU, Guy Gardner, as played by Nathan Fillion. Fillion is no stranger to the Green Lantern Corps., as the actor has a history of portraying the more iconically recognized hero Hal Jordan in Warner Bros. Animation’s straight-to-video animated DC films. Now, he’s se

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Prime Day Deal: These Bluetooth Headphones Have Great Style, Unbelievable Battery and They've Never Been Cheaper

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-30 04:10:00

Amazon Prime Day sale: Marshall's Major V headphones are worth it even at full price, but right now they're at an all-time low price of $100 -- or around 38% off -- during Prime Day. I might not be a true battle-tested headphone expert like CNET's David Carnoy, but I still love headphones and I'm confident in what I like about them. My most recent pickup, the Marshall Major V on-ear bluetooth headphones, quickly became a pair that I adore. What is Marshall? Marshall is a British audio hardwar

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Lowest price alert: Ring Doorbell Plus crashes to $79.99 today

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-30 11:30:20

Roger Fingas / Android Authority If you’re in the market for a smart home upgrade out front of your property, this offer might be worth checking out. There’s a significant deal on the Ring Doorbell Plus that could save you some serious cash. During this Prime Day, the device is available for $79.99, a substantial markdown from its usual price of $149.99. Not only is it the lowest price we’ve ever tracked, it beats the previous all-time low by some distance. Ring Doorbell Plus for $79.99 (47% of

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Regarding Prollyferation: Followup to "People Keep Inventing Prolly Trees"

news.ycombinator.com Nick Tobey 2026-01-26 22:24:53

Last month I published a blog post about the parallel invention of Prolly Trees, where I observed the repeated independent invention of a certain type of data structure within a relatively short period of time. In short, I described the concept of a Merkle Tree created by applying a content-defined chunker to a file, hashing the chunks, and then recursively reapplying the chunker to the concatenated list of hashes until only a single chunk remained. Each iteration of this process defined a sepa

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Working with the UK Government to Protect Children Online

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-30 10:23:10

Part of Bluesky’s mission to create a more open and decentralized social web is helping users feel safe and in control of their experience. We always try to balance safety with privacy, and free expression with civility. To achieve our mission, we also work with governments around the world. In the UK, the Online Safety Act requires that online platforms take specific steps to reduce the risk of children seeing harmful content. Since certain parts of that act come into effect later this month,

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Prime Day Deal: These Bluetooth Headphones Have Great Style and Unbelievable Battery, and They've Never Been Cheaper

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-30 10:10:00

Amazon Prime Day sale: Marshall's Major V headphones are worth it even at full price, but right now they're at an all-time low price of $100 -- or around 38% off -- during Prime Day. I might not be a true battle-tested headphone expert like CNET's David Carnoy, but I still love headphones and I'm confident in what I like about them. My most recent pickup, the Marshall Major V on-ear bluetooth headphones, quickly became a pair that I adore. What is Marshall? Marshall is a British audio hardwar

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Google announces latest AI American Infrastructure Academy cohort

techcrunch.com Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-01-30 03:00:00

Google on Thursday announced the second cohort to take part in its AI Academy: American Infrastructure, which seeks to support companies using AI to address issues such as cybersecurity, education, and transportation. The four-month program is designed for companies at a seed to Series A stage and provides equity-free support and resources like leadership coaching and sales training. It’s primarily virtual, but founders will convene for an in-person summit at Google. Applications opened in late

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ExTiX's new release is an even better Windows 11-like Linux desktop

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-01-30 16:30:23

Jack Wallen/ZDNET Back in 2022, I reviewed ExTiX with the idea of using it to get the Deepin desktop experience, without the possible security/privacy issues associated with Deepin Linux. Now ExTiX has a new release, based on Deepin 25 Stable. This new release vastly improves on the experience to deliver a desktop with a layout that would make any Windows 11 user feel right at home, only there are no intrusive ads, unexpected reboots, or concerns that something will come crashing down. When yo

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This video doorbell camera successfully replaced my Ring with no subscription (and it's on sale)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-01-30 21:19:56

ZDNET's key takeaways The Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 is normally available for $150 but is currently on sale. This doorbell features two cameras to give you complete visibility of the person at your door and any packages left on your porch, all with no monthly fees. Although the doorbell comes with 8GB of built-in local storage (enough for up to 60 days of event recordings), you need to add a Eufy Security HomeBase to get the most out of it. View now at Amazon View now at Eufy more buyi

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Graphical Linear Algebra

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-31 00:02:40

Applications are open for the ACT Applied Category Theory Research School 2018! And because arithmetic science and geometric science are connected, and support one another, the full knowledge of numbers cannot be presented without encountering some geometry, or without seeing that operating in this way on numbers is close to geometry; the method is full of many proofs and demonstrations that are made with geometric figures. Fibonacci, preface to Liber Abaci (first published 1202, 1228 manuscrip

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One of the Best Shows You’re Not Watching on Apple TV+ Got Renewed for Season 2

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-01-31 02:45:21

Why hasn’t Murderbot achieved Severance levels of cultural buzz? Both shows are on Apple TV+ and both shows feature sci-fi intrigue, outstanding performances, and very wry senses of humor. If you’ve yet to bite on Murderbot, here’s another reason why you should: it just got renewed for a second season, the day before its season one finale. As fans know, Murderbot is based on Martha Wells’ wonderful Murderbot Diaries book series, so there’s plenty of material to draw on moving forward. Season on

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You Asked, We Answered: All of Your AI Angst

wired.com Lauren Goode 2026-01-31 06:27:53

Paresh Dave: So my guess is something the size of a small calculator, like the ones that people used to fit into their shirt pocket or their patch pocket. Because I think Sam Altman has said he wants something sort of portable. But it'll be something that has a kickstand on the back, so you can lay it on the table and just have it sit there and kind of be around you wherever you are, whether it's the dining table or the kitchen counter or your desk at the office. It'll annoyingly require chargin

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When Is the 'Love Island USA' Finale? Here's What to Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-31 10:00:06

Want Peacock but don't want to pay full price? College students may be eligible to get discounted Premium and people with Instacart Plus and Xfinity internet may qualify for free Premium. If you want to know more about the streamer, read our review.

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Automatically Packaging a Haskell Library as a Swift Binary XCFramework

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-28 05:01:56

Announcing xcframework or: the happy path for wiring a Haskell dependency to your Swift app I’ve written about Haskell x Swift interoperability before. Calling Haskell from Swift is about marshalling and the foreign function interface. But Creating a macOS app with Haskell and Swift tells the much messier tale of hijacking XCode to vodoo together the Haskell library, its headers, and two handfuls of other magic ingredients into one buildable SwiftUI application. Stop! Don’t click on the last l

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Ars Technica and GOG team up to bring you a pile of our favorite games

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-31 16:24:57

Greetings, Arsians! We love games here at the Ars Orbiting HQ, and I'm not just talking the latest AAA blockbusters—we love all kinds of games, from modern to ancient and all points in between. With that in mind, we're trying something different for the next few months to see how it goes: We've partnered with the folks at GOG.com to create a store page featuring a hand-curated list of some of our favorites from GOG's catalog. At the end of every month, we'll rotate a couple of titles off the li

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Overtourism in Japan, and How It Hurts Small Businesses

An Interstellar Comet Is Here, and Its Age Is Mind-Bending

All eyes on Samsung’s thin new foldable

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The day someone created 184 billion Bitcoin (2020)

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T-Mobile Is Bringing Starlink Satellite Access to Your Phone, Even if You’re on a Different Carrier

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LLM Inference Handbook

This ‘Molecular Shield’ Might Stop Pollen Before It Wrecks Your Nose

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‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Is Getting a Third Season Because Capitalism Is Inevitable

Best Carpet Cleaners: I Used Real Life Messes as the Ultimate Test

The Interstellar Visitor Hurtling Toward the Center of Our Star System Is Unimaginably Ancient, Scientists Say

Nathan Fillion Teases Guy Gardner’s Path From ‘Superman’ to ‘Lanterns’

Prime Day Deal: These Bluetooth Headphones Have Great Style, Unbelievable Battery and They've Never Been Cheaper

Lowest price alert: Ring Doorbell Plus crashes to $79.99 today

Regarding Prollyferation: Followup to "People Keep Inventing Prolly Trees"

Working with the UK Government to Protect Children Online

Prime Day Deal: These Bluetooth Headphones Have Great Style and Unbelievable Battery, and They've Never Been Cheaper

Google announces latest AI American Infrastructure Academy cohort

ExTiX's new release is an even better Windows 11-like Linux desktop

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Graphical Linear Algebra

One of the Best Shows You’re Not Watching on Apple TV+ Got Renewed for Season 2

You Asked, We Answered: All of Your AI Angst

When Is the 'Love Island USA' Finale? Here's What to Know

Automatically Packaging a Haskell Library as a Swift Binary XCFramework

Ars Technica and GOG team up to bring you a pile of our favorite games

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