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A 14kb page can load much faster than a 15kb page (2022)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-19 23:26:45

Why your website should be under 14kB in size Why your website should be under 14kB in size Having a smaller website makes it load faster — that's not surprising. What is surprising is that a 14kB page can load much faster than a 15kB page — maybe 612ms faster — while the difference between a 15kB and a 16kB page is trivial. This is because of the TCP slow start algorithm. This article will cover what that is, how it works, and why you should care. But first we'll quickly go over some of the

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This HP EliteBook I tested is one of the most versatile work laptops of 2025 - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-07-20 03:00:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i is on sale for $1,949. I highly recommend it to people looking for a laptop with top-performing hardware, a vibrant screen, and a high-quality webcam. However, because of its limited port selection, some might find its usability limited without supplementary accessories. View now at HP View now at B&H Photo Video more buying choices Work laptops don't have to be boring hunks of gray metal. There are plenty of eye-catching models providing engag

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Why your website should be under 14kB in size

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-20 04:26:45

Why your website should be under 14kB in size Why your website should be under 14kB in size Having a smaller website makes it load faster — that's not surprising. What is surprising is that a 14kB page can load much faster than a 15kB page — maybe 612ms faster — while the difference between a 15kB and a 16kB page is trivial. This is because of the TCP slow start algorithm. This article will cover what that is, how it works, and why you should care. But first we'll quickly go over some of the

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I tested HP's new EliteBook X G1i, and it's a featherweight champ in the office

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-07-22 16:30:19

ZDNET's key takeaways The HP EliteBook X G1i is on sale with prices starting at $1,549 for the base model. It is a sleek laptop with an outrageous 18-hour battery life and very nice 5MP webcam. However, it's pricey, and it shares a few of the same problems as last year's model, namely, a tendency to run hot. $1,559.95 at B&H Photo-Video $1,945.05 at Amazon more buying choices Back in 2024, HP announced that it was simplifying its laptop portfolio and combining everything into two new commerci

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T-Mobile’s Starlink Service Launches Next Week. Here's How to Get It on Any Carrier

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-23 08:48:00

We're less than a week away from the launch of T-Mobile’s partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service. 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 nearly 1.8 million users signing up so f

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NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Reportedly Holding "Going Out of Business Sale" for Satellites

futurism.com Unknown 2025-07-23 13:06:15

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Reportedly Holding "Going Out of Business Sale" for Satellites NASA scientists are furious. Fire Sale NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab is reportedly holding a "going out of business sale" for its satellites, NASA Watch reports. The list of for-sale assets includes several Earth-monitoring satellites that were once tasked with studying the environment, helping with hurricane prediction efforts, and measuring the effects of climate change. Most launched over the last

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Amazon’s ride on the rocket merry-go-round continues with SpaceX launch

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-26 02:41:01

A Falcon 9 rocket launched from Florida's Space Coast overnight with a batch of Internet satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper network, thrusting a rival one step closer to competing with SpaceX's Starlink broadband service. Amazon's third set of operational Kuiper satellites lifted off at 2:30 am EST (06:30 UTC) on Wednesday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket arced downrange over the Atlantic Ocean, heading northeast to place its payload into the Kuiper

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I finally found a Windows mini PC powerful enough to replace my desktop (and it's on sale)

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-07-26 06:38:20

ZDNET's key takeaways The Minisforum AI370 EliteMini with the Ryzen AI 9 and 64GB of RAM normally retails for $1,249, but is currently on sale for less. It's a powerful mini PC with plenty of ports, support for an 8K display, and runs cool and quiet. You'll still need to supply your own peripherals, and it's best to purchase them while on sale. $999.9 at Amazon Amazon is offering coupons for multiple Minisforum AI370 EliteMini configurations. The base model can be purchased at a $230 discount

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Dyneema’s New Fiber Composite Is Lighter, Stronger, and More Durable Than Ever

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2025-07-26 06:46:37

If you went back in time 150 years and told people that in the future they will carry everything they need to live for a week on their backs, you'd get run out of town. Carrying gear is the job of horses and mules, not people! Fast forward to the present, though, and here we are, schlepping into the backcountry with the essentials on our back. Progress! The good news is that today everything you need to live for a week weighs considerably less than it did 150 years ago. The ultralight backpacki

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Amazon launches more Kuiper internet satellites with help from rival: 'Big thanks to SpaceX'

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2025-07-26 18:09:03

United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the first two demonstration satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband internet constellation stands ready for launch on pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on October 5, 2023 in Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. As Amazon chases SpaceX in the internet satellite market, the e-commerce and computing giant turned to Elon Musk's rival company to get its next batch of devices into space. On Wednesday, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carr

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Amazon’s Kuiper satellites to get boost from rival SpaceX

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2025-07-27 14:26:10

Amazon’s race to challenge SpaceX in orbit is getting a helping hand from its chief competitor: SpaceX itself, which will launch the next batch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper internet satellites skyward on Wednesday. A flock of 24 Kuiper internet satellites will ride aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket before dawn. The mission, dubbed KF-01, has a 27-minute launch window that opens at 2:18 AM ET and will lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Once complete, it will bring the total number of

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Amazon turns to rival SpaceX to launch next batch of Kuiper internet satellites

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2025-07-27 22:23:40

United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the first two demonstration satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband internet constellation stands ready for launch on pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on October 5, 2023 in Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. As Amazon chases SpaceX in the internet satellite market, the e-commerce and computing giant is now counting on Elon Musk's rival company to get its next batch of devices into space. On Wednesday, weather permitting,

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Here's Everything You Need to Know About Satellite Connectivity in Phones

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-29 14:00:06

The words "satellite phone" probably conjure up an image of a clunky mobile monstrosity straight out of a spy thriller. These bulky and utilitarian traditional satellite phones are typically required in remote locations where cellular networks are unavailable. Nowadays, however, satellite connectivity can be found in regular smartphones too, thanks to new hardware innovations and unique partnerships with satellite network providers. They can't fully replace traditional satellite phones, but in

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Secretive Chinese Satellite Emerges in Surprising Orbit After 6-Day Vanishing Act

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2025-07-30 14:55:33

Nearly a week after launch, space tracking systems were able to locate a mysterious satellite parked in an unusually low orbit. China launched the experimental satellite to test new technologies, but it’s still unclear exactly what it’s doing in its unique inclination. Shiyan-28B 01 launched on July 3 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, riding on board a Long March 4C rocket. The satellite is part of China’s experimental Shiyan series, reportedly designed for exploration of the space envi

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From Outer Space to Your Router: Here's How Satellite Internet Gets You Online

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-31 23:00:00

The satellite internet space has only gotten more competitive in recent years, thanks to the rise of Starlink. Now that Amazon's Project Kuiper has successfully launched LEO satellites to kick off its own service, we only expect the conversation to grow from here. Despite the popularity of Starlink and the growing power of its 7,000 satellites, satellite internet is generally considered a last resort for home internet, due to slower-than-average speeds and the steep costs of equipment. However,

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Best Satellite Internet Providers for July 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-31 13:30:00

Our picks 90001 Edit ZIP code Why we chose these providers Sort by Best potential among satellite internet 20 - 250 Mbps $90 - $120 per month Check with Starlink Provider not available in 90001 Edit ZIP code Or call to learn more: (866) 671-3650 Best satellite internet for reliable speeds 50-100 Mbps $50 - $80 per month Check with Hughesnet Provider not available in 90001 Edit ZIP code Or call to learn more: (833) 347-4265 Best satellite internet for versatility of plans 12 - 150 Mbps $70 - $300

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This HDMI mod lets you play Nintendo Switch Lite on a big screen

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-31 15:46:25

If you can't get your hands on the latest Nintendo Switch 2, you might be able to keep the FOMO at bay in the meantime with a clever mod for your Switch Lite. Retro Remake's co-founder, Taki Udon, posted a video showing off a working version of the SUPER5 OLED Touch HDMI mod. As the lengthy name suggests, this third-party mod adds an OLED display, a glass touchscreen and HDMI output to the Switch Lite. The Nintendo Switch 2 is barely a month old so it's too early to expect any news on a Switch

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This 19-year-old’s space company just raised millions to keep satellites connected 24/7

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-08-01 15:12:21

Apolink, a Y Combinator-backed space-tech startup founded by a 19-year-old Indian-origin entrepreneur, has raised $4.3 million in an “oversubscribed” seed round at a $45 million post-money valuation to build a real-time connectivity network for satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). The startup is tackling a persistent problem in space communications. Satellites frequently go offline during parts of their orbit due to dead zones — periods when they are not in the line of sight of a ground station

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YC-backed Apolink by 19-year-old bags $4.3M to build 24/7 connectivity for LEO satellites

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-08-02 06:12:21

Apolink, a Y Combinator-backed space-tech startup founded by a 19-year-old Indian-origin entrepreneur, has raised $4.3 million in an “oversubscribed” seed round at a $45 million post-money valuation to build a real-time connectivity network for satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). The startup is tackling a persistent problem in space communications. Satellites frequently go offline during parts of their orbit due to dead zones — periods when they are not in the line of sight of a ground station

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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 2025-08-02 22:45:00

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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Samsung drops Snapdragon for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 — here’s why it makes sense

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-04 22:00:53

After months of speculation about the status of Samsung’s custom Exynos chip program, we finally have an answer — it’s alive and kicking inside the new Galaxy Z Flip 7. This includes customers in the US, who had previously only been treated to a modern Exynos chip in the Galaxy S24 FE. However, this choice leaves Samsung with two different chips inside its latest flagship foldable portfolio. The Exynos 2500 is in the Z Flip 7, but Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite powers the Galaxy Z Fold 7. But wh

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This first-gen HP EliteBook has almost everything I want in a work laptop - and it's $500 off

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-05 08:00:15

ZDNET's key takeaways HP's 14-inch EliteBook X G1a features AMD's latest Ryzen AI Pro chip, starting at $2,099. It's a powerful enterprise laptop with lots of I/O, a sleek form factor, and comfortable keyboard. It's expensive, and can run warm under a heavy workload. View now at B&H Photo Video View now at HP more buying choices As part of HP's Black Friday in July sales event, the EliteBook X G1a is on sale for $1,599, a $500 discount. HP rebranded its laptop lineup last year, renaming its

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The Bezos-funded climate satellite is lost in space

theverge.com Justine Calma 2025-08-06 06:03:47

is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home , a podcast from Vox Media and Audible Originals. A satellite tracking global methane pollution has gone dark, imperiling a mission that garnered enormous support from Jeff Bezos and other big names in tech. Methane is the primary ingredient of so-called “natural gas” that is even more potent than carbon dioxide when it come

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Northwood Space successfully tests second-generation phased array antenna

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-06 10:00:37

Northwood Space has completed initial testing of the second generation of its phased array antenna technology, which can simultaneously communicate with spacecraft across a range of orbits, from near Earth all the way out to geostationary space. The prototype gateway was able to connect with several satellites in space during recent testing, said Bridgit Mendler, co-founder and chief executive of Northwood Space. This successful demonstration has given Northwood confidence to move into commerci

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This 9-in-1 off-grid portable power station has a 17-year lifespan - and it's nearly 60% off

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-08-06 14:30:47

ZDNET's key takeaways The Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is a powerful yet compact portable power station, about half the size of most 2kWh units The automotive-grade LiFePO4 cells offer a 6,000 recharge cycle lifespan Despite the compact size, this unit still weighs almost 60 pounds. View now at Amazon For Amazon Prime Day, the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is on sale for 59% off -- one of the lowest prices we've seen on the unit. Also: Our favorite EcoFlow portable power stations are up to 50% off for Prime

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You can now pre-order Hugging Face's Reachy Mini robots

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-06 21:59:25

Hugging Face has launched a new AI-powered robot called the Reachy Mini. Described by its maker in a new blog as an "expressive, open-source robot designed for human-robot interaction, creative coding, and AI experimentation," the Reachy Mini is targeted at anyone with an interest in this growing field of robotics. Its various functions and behaviors can be coded in Python, with support for JavaScript and Scratch due to be added later. As you might have guessed from the name, the Reachy Mini is

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BLUETTI Power Station Is Nearly 60% Off for Prime Day, 17-Year Lifespan Makes It Practically Free Per Year

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2025-08-07 06:10:47

So much for easing into Prime Day — Amazon has apparently decided to open the annual blowout event with some borderline insane deals. Take the Bluetti Solar Generator Elite 200 V2, for instance — a top-rated portable power station that normally sells for $1,700 and is worth every penny even at that price. Today it’s just $700 — Amazon’s 59% Prime Day deal is chopping a cool grand off of the price. Prime Day is usually when you make splurge purchases on fun things you would never dream of paying

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China Has Attempted What Might Be the First-Ever Orbital Refueling of a Satellite

wired.com Stephen Clark 2025-08-07 15:30:00

Two Chinese satellites have rendezvoused with one another more than 20,000 miles above the Earth in what analysts believe is the first high-altitude attempt at orbital refueling. China’s Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 satellites, known as SJ-21 and SJ-25 for short, likely docked together in geosynchronous orbit sometime last week. This is the conclusion of multiple civilian satellite trackers using open source imagery showing the two satellites coming together, then becoming indistinguishable as a s

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Starlink Is Coming to Phones in 2 Weeks. Check Whether You'll Get It for Free

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-07 21:15:00

In two weeks, you could be able to send a text message -- or even a photo, video or voice note -- from deep inside a national park or mountain pass. That's the future T-Mobile envisions, as its partnership with SpaceX's Starlink satellite service gets ready to launch on July 23. The alliance will provide direct-to-cell messaging service, called T-Satellite, which will also be available to AT&T and Verizon cellphone customers. T-Mobile says its goal is to "eliminate mobile dead zones for good" b

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Prime Day spotlight: BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 is the new 1kWh power champion

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-08 18:00:11

BLUETTI If you’re looking for a powerful and compact portable power station that won’t break the bank, the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 might be your best Prime Day pick. Outshining most 1kWh competitors in performance, it now debuted for just $399 — 50% off, plus an extra 5% off for even greater value. As a powerful upgrade to the AC180, this all-new Elite 100 V2 is designed to meet summer power needs: reliable energy for outdoor adventures and seamless backup power during short-term outages at home,

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Latest Tech News

A 14kb page can load much faster than a 15kb page (2022)

This HP EliteBook I tested is one of the most versatile work laptops of 2025 - and it's on sale

Why your website should be under 14kB in size

I tested HP's new EliteBook X G1i, and it's a featherweight champ in the office

T-Mobile’s Starlink Service Launches Next Week. Here's How to Get It on Any Carrier

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Reportedly Holding "Going Out of Business Sale" for Satellites

Amazon’s ride on the rocket merry-go-round continues with SpaceX launch

I finally found a Windows mini PC powerful enough to replace my desktop (and it's on sale)

Dyneema’s New Fiber Composite Is Lighter, Stronger, and More Durable Than Ever

Amazon launches more Kuiper internet satellites with help from rival: 'Big thanks to SpaceX'

Amazon’s Kuiper satellites to get boost from rival SpaceX

Amazon turns to rival SpaceX to launch next batch of Kuiper internet satellites

Here's Everything You Need to Know About Satellite Connectivity in Phones

Secretive Chinese Satellite Emerges in Surprising Orbit After 6-Day Vanishing Act

From Outer Space to Your Router: Here's How Satellite Internet Gets You Online

Best Satellite Internet Providers for July 2025

This HDMI mod lets you play Nintendo Switch Lite on a big screen

This 19-year-old’s space company just raised millions to keep satellites connected 24/7

YC-backed Apolink by 19-year-old bags $4.3M to build 24/7 connectivity for LEO satellites

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

Samsung drops Snapdragon for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 — here’s why it makes sense

This first-gen HP EliteBook has almost everything I want in a work laptop - and it's $500 off

The Bezos-funded climate satellite is lost in space

Northwood Space successfully tests second-generation phased array antenna

This 9-in-1 off-grid portable power station has a 17-year lifespan - and it's nearly 60% off

You can now pre-order Hugging Face's Reachy Mini robots

BLUETTI Power Station Is Nearly 60% Off for Prime Day, 17-Year Lifespan Makes It Practically Free Per Year

China Has Attempted What Might Be the First-Ever Orbital Refueling of a Satellite

Starlink Is Coming to Phones in 2 Weeks. Check Whether You'll Get It for Free

Prime Day spotlight: BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 is the new 1kWh power champion

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