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Programming Deflation

news.ycombinator.com Kent Beck 2025-09-25 14:11:43

The genies are out of the bottle. Let’s take as a given that augmented coding is steadily reducing the cost, skill barriers, and time needed to develop software. (Interesting debate to be had—another day.) Will this lead to fewer programmers or more programmers? Economics gives us two contradictory answers simultaneously. Substitution . The substitution effect says we'll need fewer programmers—machines are replacing human labor. Jevons’. Jevons’ paradox predicts that when something becomes c

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I don't like curved displays

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-23 13:24:24

I don't like curved displays The vast majority of media uses rectilinear lenses, where straight lines in 3D remain straight in a 2D image: Each light ray lands on a flat rectangle that lies between the viewpoint and the light source, so viewing the image on a flat screen looks exactly the same as how it originally appeared. A curved screen won't do that — straight lines are no longer straight!

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People Still Spending on Tech Despite Red Flags in July Report

gizmodo.com Riley Gutiérrez Mcdermid 2025-10-18 15:13:03

U.S. consumers continued to open their wallets in July, a new study from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed on Friday, underscoring the resilience of household demand even as inflation held above the Federal Reserve’s target. That doesn’t mean that they didn’t wince while doing it. The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, the personal-consumption expenditures price index, rose 0.2% on the month and 2.6% from a year earlier. The core measure, which strips out food and energy, advan

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What’s the Best Hair Straightener for You? It Depends (2025)

wired.com Kat Merck 2025-10-25 04:30:00

Compare Our Top 10 Hair Straighteners Other Straighteners We Tried Photograph: Kat Merck Paul Mitchell Neuro Style+ for $150: The latest in Paul Mitchell’s lineup of otherwise standout hair straighteners, this ceramic iron with Paul Mitchell’s new NeutraHeat temperature-regulating technology goes up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and has dual voltage for travel. However, the body feels weirdly cheap and lightweight compared with older Paul Mitchell models, it took over a minute to heat up, and it

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The one-click Linux app I use for instant online anonymity

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-10-26 17:03:34

Macrovector/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Using the Tor network couldn't be easier. The free Carburetor app is a one-click affair. You'll enjoy anonymity and encryption without the fuss. The Tor network is one of the safest, most reliable ways of adding a strong layer of privacy and protection for your Linux desktop, and everyone should consider using it. Not only does Tor give you anonymity, but it also pro

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The Relativity of Wrong (1988)

news.ycombinator.com Isaac Asimov 2025-10-27 04:27:55

The Relativity of Wrong by Isaac Asimov I received a letter from a reader the other day. It was handwritten in crabbed penmanship so that it was very difficult to read. Nevertheless, I tried to make it out just in case it might prove to be important. In the first sentence, he told me he was majoring in English Literature, but felt he needed to teach me science. (I sighed a bit, for I knew very few English Lit majors who are equipped to teach me science, but I am very aware of the vast state of

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Elegant mathematics bending the future of design

news.ycombinator.com Tanya Petersen 2025-10-27 16:36:10

Have you ever rolled a piece of paper into a cylinder, or tried to wrap aluminum foil around an object without making it crumple? Imagine being able to simply turn a piece of flat material into beautiful, strong furniture, lighting or even the buildings and bridges of the future. In the world of architecture and product design this idea of building complex 3D shapes using flat materials has always been a fascinating challenge. Flat sheets made from materials such as paper, metal, or plastic are

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Crypto Prices Plunge After Shock Inflation Report

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2025-11-14 23:45:14

The biggest cryptocurrencies in the world dipped sharply Thursday after the latest inflation data showed wholesale prices are rising much faster than expected. The price of Bitcoin is down 3.8% on the day ($117,900), Ethereum is down 4% ($4,535), and Ripple is down 6.1% ($3.07) according to CoinMarketCap. Crypto prices are responding to the Producer Price Index (PPI) for July, which measures the average change in prices from U.S. manufacturers and service providers. It rose by 0.9%, according t

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Wholesale prices rose 0.9% in July, more than expected

news.ycombinator.com Jeff Cox 2025-11-16 08:33:49

Excluding food and energy prices, core PPI rose 0.9% against the forecast for 0.3%. Excluding food, energy and trade services, the index was up 0.6%, the biggest gain since March 2022. The producer price index , which measures final demand goods and services prices, jumped 0.9% on the month, compared with the Dow Jones estimate for a 0.2% gain. It was the biggest monthly increase since June 2022. Wholesale prices rose far more than expected in July, providing a potential sign that inflation is

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I'm a Hot Sleeper, and This $0 Cooling Trick Has Curbed My Night Sweats

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-16 20:40:04

I'm a hot sleeper to the point where even a steady stream of air conditioning can't save me from night sweats. So over the years, I've done everything I can think of to stay cool while sleeping — switched my comforter to a light quilt, my cotton pillowcase to a silk one, my pajamas to breathable fabrics like linen — but funny enough, the most helpful change I made cost me nothing and it was right in my linen closet. On my most recent vacation, I stayed at a hotel where the comforter was so thic

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I Can’t Stop Staring at This Official Half-Human-Torch Fantastic Four Costume

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-11-18 04:30:04

Disney has unveiled its selection of costumes for 2025, and they’re spectacularly silly and delightful. Leading the pack with incredible camp are The Fantastic Four: First Steps costumes. While Sue and Reed’s costumes play it safe, those for the Human Torch and the Thing offer better representations of their powers. Seriously, I cannot stop looking at the “flame on” mid-transformation look. It’s so ridiculous, I love it and sort of want to roller skate around in it. Check out the gallery below

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Hands-on: We ran full desktop Linux apps on an Android phone!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-19 04:00:16

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR An upcoming Android update will significantly upgrade the Linux Terminal app, enabling it to run full-fledged graphical Linux programs on supported devices. The feature is currently experimental, requiring a Pixel 6 or newer on a specific Android Canary build and manual steps to enable both the terminal and hardware acceleration for better performance. This guide details how to install and run graphical apps like GIMP or LibreOffice using Flatpak, eith

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When Flatpak's Sandbox Cracks

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-09 09:01:53

Introduction Flatpak promises a secure runtime for Linux applications through container-like isolation, relying on bubblewrap namespaces, syscall filtering, and portal interfaces. In theory, each app should operate inside a strong sandbox, disconnected from the host system. But in reality, experience shows gaps, tiny cracks through which apps may escape with serious consequences. The Sandbox Promise… and the Reality Flatpak applications begin life in a highly-restricted environment: no networ

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How the Federal Reserve Actually Affects Mortgage Rates

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-21 11:48:00

The Fed's interest rate decisions impact mortgages, but the relationship isn't straightforward. Tharon Green/CNET If you tracked the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions last year, you might have been puzzled: The Fed's three interest rate cuts didn't bring about lower mortgage rates. In fact, the average rate for a 30-year fixed home loan has hovered around 6.8% for the past several months. The Fed's interest rate decisions don't have a direct or immediate effect on home loan rates. Of

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Galaxy Watch 8 users are roasting Samsung over this awkward charging flaw

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-23 23:37:49

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 owners complain it won’t charge properly on Samsung’s wireless charging pad. The issue stems from the curved default strap, which prevents the watch from lying flat on the Wireless Charger Duo. The included magnetic puck charger works fine, but users are frustrated by the poor fit with official accessories. Samsung has clearly impressed many people with the Galaxy Watch 8, including us. However, the tech giant may have overlooke

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Radical New Theory Rewrites the Story of the Earliest Universe

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2026-01-03 23:05:38

Following the Big Bang, our universe expanded at an exponential rate. According to this theory, known as cosmic inflation, the explosive growth produced tiny quantum fluctuations that later evolved into galaxies. Cosmic inflation neatly explains how our universe got so large and mostly homogenous, and that’s why it’s remained a strong theory in cosmology for decades. But it’s far from perfect. Cosmic inflation depends on certain theoretical assumptions that can get rather arbitrary—not ideal fo

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Our Galaxy Z Fold 7 opens perfectly flat, but shoppers are reporting issue with demo units

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-07 12:57:34

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Some shoppers have noticed that Galaxy Z Fold 7 demo units in stores aren’t opening fully flat, sparking concerns online. Other users, including our team, report no such issues, suggesting this might be limited to specific demo units. Samsung’s updated hinge design could still fall within the 178.5–181.5 degree opening range, but we’re awaiting official confirmation and durability specs. A number of shoppers are reporting that Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 dem

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July Mortgage Rate Forecast: Buyers Retreat as Rates Rebound

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-08 21:36:00

Buyers should keep an eye on the possibility of rate cuts in the next few months. Tharon Green/CNET Every time the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dips, even by a few tenths of a percentage point, prospective homebuyers jump to take advantage. As soon as rates move up again, mortgage activity goes down. The past few weeks offer a textbook example. When rates fell to around 6.7% (the lowest level in months) in early July, applications for home loans promptly ticked up, according to the Mort

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Worse Than a Recession? Trump's Tariffs Risk 'Self-Inflicted' Stagflation

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-18 08:00:00

An economic downturn combined with high inflation is a double-whammy for your finances. DNY59/Getty Images/Jeffrey Hazelwood/CNET President Donald Trump's turbulent tariff agenda, combined with mass deportations and increased national debt, has created heightened volatility in financial markets. Though many economists say there's low risk of a job-loss recession, others say we're at a critical crossroads, as consumer sentiment sours and the labor market sputters. Some analysts have even posite

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Fed Rate Cuts Unlikely This Summer. Are Lower Mortgage Rates Still Possible?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-06 02:47:00

The Fed's interest rate decisions impact mortgages, but the relationship isn't straightforward. Tharon Green/CNET There's a wild amount of uncertainty in today's economy, but one thing is clear: The Federal Reserve isn't planning to lower interest rates this summer. Mortgage rates, which have been stuck near 7% for the past several months, are likely to stay higher for longer. On June 18, Fed officials voted to leave borrowing rates unchanged for a fourth consecutive meeting. Holding interest

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No Fed Cut, No Rate Break: June Mortgage Forecast Stays Flat

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-12 20:00:07

As the Federal Reserve likely holds interest rates steady, mortgage rates are expected to stay in a narrow range. Tharon Green/CNET With each passing day, it seems like average 30-year mortgage rates could remain stuck near 6.8% for the rest of the year. Yet conflicting economic forces could push mortgage rates up or down in the coming months. Housing market experts say the same thing: The direction of mortgage rates depends on the economic impact of policies by the Trump administration and th

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OnePlus 15 leak teases big changes, and not everyone’s going to be happy

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-13 03:30:57

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR A new leak suggests that the upcoming OnePlus flagship, likely the OnePlus 15, will feature a flat 6.78-inch 1.5K display and the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chipset. It is expected to have a 50MP triple camera setup, with a large primary camera and a periscope zoom camera. OnePlus could also be moving away from its Hasselblad partnership in favor of launching its own “image” brand. The OnePlus 13 ticks all the right boxes for a top-tier

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14 Best Hair Straighteners We Tested (2025)

wired.com Kat Merck 2026-03-17 04:32:00

More Straighteners We Tried Photograph: Kat Merck Paul Mitchell Neuro Style+ for $150: The latest in Paul Mitchell’s lineup of otherwise standout hair straighteners, this ceramic iron with Paul Mitchell’s new NeutraHeat temperature-regulating technology goes up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and has dual voltage for travel. However, the body feels weirdly cheap and lightweight compared with older Paul Mitchell models, it took over a minute to heat up, and it was not especially effective on my curly

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Latest Tech News

Programming Deflation

I don't like curved displays

People Still Spending on Tech Despite Red Flags in July Report

What’s the Best Hair Straightener for You? It Depends (2025)

The one-click Linux app I use for instant online anonymity

The Relativity of Wrong (1988)

Elegant mathematics bending the future of design

Crypto Prices Plunge After Shock Inflation Report

Wholesale prices rose 0.9% in July, more than expected

I'm a Hot Sleeper, and This $0 Cooling Trick Has Curbed My Night Sweats

I Can’t Stop Staring at This Official Half-Human-Torch Fantastic Four Costume

Hands-on: We ran full desktop Linux apps on an Android phone!

When Flatpak's Sandbox Cracks

How the Federal Reserve Actually Affects Mortgage Rates

Galaxy Watch 8 users are roasting Samsung over this awkward charging flaw

Radical New Theory Rewrites the Story of the Earliest Universe

Our Galaxy Z Fold 7 opens perfectly flat, but shoppers are reporting issue with demo units

July Mortgage Rate Forecast: Buyers Retreat as Rates Rebound

Worse Than a Recession? Trump's Tariffs Risk 'Self-Inflicted' Stagflation

Fed Rate Cuts Unlikely This Summer. Are Lower Mortgage Rates Still Possible?

No Fed Cut, No Rate Break: June Mortgage Forecast Stays Flat

OnePlus 15 leak teases big changes, and not everyone’s going to be happy

14 Best Hair Straighteners We Tested (2025)

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