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Microsoft Python Driver for SQL Server

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-19 12:28:25

Microsoft Python Driver for SQL Server mssql-python is a Python driver for Microsoft SQL Server and the Azure SQL family of databases. It leverages Direct Database Connectivity (DDBC) that enables direct connections to SQL Server without requiring an external driver manager. Designed to comply with the DB API 2.0 specification, this driver also introduces Pythonic enhancements for improved usability and functionality. It supports a full range of database operations, including connection managem

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A Guide to the Top 100 Live TV Channels on YouTube TV, Sling, Fubo and More

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-24 19:00:03

Watching live TV without a cable or satellite subscription is totally possible, even if it feels like a hassle just to figure out sports streaming. With cable and satellite costs going up, cord-cutters (and cord-nevers) have plenty of options. Live TV streaming services or skinny bundles come with perks like a broad mix of channels, DVR and no long-term commitments. You can stream sports and more, and many also let you watch on your laptop or phone. Choosing a service can be tricky because of

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How all the 2025 iPhone models compare on paper

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2025-09-30 20:00:00

At its latest hardware event on Tuesday, Apple officially announced the new 2025 iPhone lineup. That includes the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the slimmed-down iPhone Air, which looks to be the standout model this year. The devices come equipped with Apple’s latest A19 processors and a few other notable upgrades. For instance, the standard iPhone 17 now features a larger 6.3-inch ProMotion display, a more advanced selfie cam, and double the base storage. Of course, the iPhon

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How the 2025 Apple Watch models compare to previous versions

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2025-09-30 20:21:05

is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware that he thinks you’ll like. He joined in 2018, and after a stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025. Apple announced the new Apple Watch Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3 smartwatches during its annual iPhone hardware event on Tuesday. The 2025 models are somewhat iterative in terms of their designs. However, there are plenty of new features present in each that could make either one a worthy upgrade over previous generations, depending on h

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How the new AirPods Pro compare to the rest of Apple’s AirPods lineup

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2025-10-01 00:11:35

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. With their debut, the official AirPods lineup now looks a little different: the fourth-gen AirPods and their ANC counterpart remain the entry-level models, but now the AirPods Pro 3 are Apple’s most premium earbuds. The AirPods Max, meanwhile, continues to be the company’s only set of over-ears. Priced at $249, the new AirPods Pro 3 push into fitness territory with a built-in heart rate sensor to track calo

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New emojis will include Bigfoot, orca whale, treasure chest, and more

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2025-10-02 23:36:27

The Unicode Consortium has confirmed its next slate of emojis, coming in the next year to eager thumbs near you. Yes, there is indeed a nonprofit organization that creates standardized language across devices from a wide range of hardware makers — that’s why if you send your friend a flamenco dancer emoji from your iPhone, they’ll be able to see that suave dancer in a red dress on their Android. And that same organization gets the final say on what new emojis come to your device. The new emoji

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New emojis will include Bigfoot, orca whale, treasure chest and more

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2025-10-03 04:36:27

The Unicode Consortium has confirmed its next slate of emojis, coming in the next year to eager thumbs near you. Yes, there is indeed a nonprofit organization that creates standardized language across devices from a wide range of hardware makers — that’s why if you send your friend a flamenco dancer emoji from your iPhone, they’ll be able to see that suave dancer in a red dress on their Android. And that same organization gets the final say on what new emojis come to your device. The new emoji

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Immich – High performance self-hosted photo and video management

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-04 03:58:38

High performance self-hosted photo and video management solution Català Español Français Italiano 日本語 한국어 Deutsch Nederlands Türkçe 中文 Українська Русский Português Brasileiro Svenska العربية Tiếng Việt ภาษาไทย Disclaimer ⚠️ The project is under very active development. The project is under development. ⚠️ Expect bugs and breaking changes. Expect bugs and breaking changes. ⚠️ Do not use the app as the only way to store your photos and videos. ⚠️ Always follow 3-2-1 backup plan for y

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Immich – High performance self-hosted photo and video management solution

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-05 14:58:38

High performance self-hosted photo and video management solution Català Español Français Italiano 日本語 한국어 Deutsch Nederlands Türkçe 中文 Українська Русский Português Brasileiro Svenska العربية Tiếng Việt ภาษาไทย Disclaimer ⚠️ The project is under very active development. The project is under development. ⚠️ Expect bugs and breaking changes. Expect bugs and breaking changes. ⚠️ Do not use the app as the only way to store your photos and videos. ⚠️ Always follow 3-2-1 backup plan for y

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Abstract Machine Models Also: what Rust got particularly right

news.ycombinator.com Raphael Poss 2025-10-08 20:20:10

Ever since 2010, I have studied the “meta” of software, by studying (and thinking about) the continued dialogue between programming language designers, computer designers, and programmers. The following constitutes a snapshot of my current thinking. Epistemological context During the period 2008-2012, I was requested to help design&build programming tools for a proposed new microprocessor architecture. The details of said architecture do not matter here; what is interesting is that folk in tha

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Eye Health and Older Age: How These 6 Conditions May Become More Common

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-14 07:35:00

Your eyes are aging, and you probably aren't helping them, either. Whether it's staring at a screen for hours on end or spending the summer under the sun, your daily activities can really take a toll on your vision and the overall health of your eyes. As your eyes age, changes in your vision are to be expected. As the years tick by, it's common for it to get hard to see things up close, distinguish between some colors and more. Some of the problems you might encounter with your aging eyes can

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What to Look for When Buying a Sleep Mask (2025)

wired.com Nicole Kinning 2025-10-17 08:33:00

When it’s time to wind down, even a thin beam of streetlight coming through the curtains or the glow of a phone charger can keep your brain from fully switching off. A well-made sleep mask that blocks the light can help you drift off faster and stay asleep even through sunrise. So forget those flimsy airline eye covers. Sleep masks have come a long way, and the market is filled with a myriad of options designed to help you fall asleep and maintain a good night’s rest. From luxurious silk masks

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Best Smartwatch for 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-20 23:00:00

Smartwatches have become the de-facto way to measure activity from your wrist and can encourage you to get moving. It's increasingly common for them to offer health features like a blood oxygen sensor. Some may even have an ECG (also known as an electrocardiogram) which can check for signs of a heart condition called atrial fibrillation. Smartwatches reflect your personal style and come in a variety of finishes, from aluminum to titanium, with a seemingly endless variety of watch bands to choos

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7 Easy Habits to Care for Your Eye Health This Fall

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-21 22:23:00

The sun's UV rays can be harmful, not only for your skin, but also for your eyes. The World Health Organization reports that 15 million people worldwide have blindness from cataracts, and the likely cause for that for up to 10% of these people may have been exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Although the harsh summer sun may be going away now, fall brings colder, drier air, which can also cause irritation to your eyes. You can find plenty of Reddit threads discussing eye health and recommending

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Best Eye Doctor-Approved Over-the-Counter Eye Drops of 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-27 10:00:00

Depending on how often you plan to use the eye drops and what you're using them for, a preservative-free brand may be best. Also, some preservatives are safer than others. Make sure to look at the active ingredients in your eye drops -- some chemicals can cause issues in the eyes over time. Eye drops may be designed to treat dryness, redness or other eye issues. Some conditions require prescription eye drops instead of over-the-counter ones. CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business

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How the cavefish lost its eyes—again and again

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-28 03:51:50

Time and again, whenever a population was swept into a cave and survived long enough for natural selection to have its way, the eyes disappeared. “But it’s not that everything has been lost in cavefish,” says geneticist Jaya Krishnan of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. “Many enhancements have also happened.” Though the demise of their eyes continues to fascinate biologists, in recent years, attention has shifted to other intriguing aspects of cavefish biology. It has become increasingl

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RFC 9839 and Bad Unicode

news.ycombinator.com Tim Bray 2025-10-28 08:54:01

Unicode is good. If you’re designing a data structure or protocol that has text fields, they should contain Unicode characters encoded in UTF-8. There’s another question, though: “Which Unicode characters?” The answer is “Not all of them, please exclude some.” This issue keeps coming up, so Paul Hoffman and I put together an individual-submission draft to the IETF and now (where by “now” I mean “two years later”) it’s been published as RFC 9839. It explains which characters are bad, and why, th

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Why Semantic Layers Matter (and how to build one with DuckDB)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-05 18:49:15

Many ask themselves, "Why would I use a semantic layer? What is it anyway?" In this hands-on guide, we’ll build the simplest possible semantic layer using just a YAML file and a Python script—not as the goal itself, but as a way to understand the value of semantic layers. We’ll then query 20 million NYC taxi records with consistent business metrics executed using DuckDB and Ibis. By the end, you’ll know exactly when a semantic layer solves real problems and when it’s overkill. It's a topic that

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SystemD Service Hardening

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-10 11:57:47

Controversy aside, systemd provides us a very complete, robust method of controlling services (amongst a multitude of other Linux things). For a lot of things though, this is optimized for success out of the box and not necessarily security. Such is the way of many IT endeavors. This doc though is meant to provide a snapshot of a number of hardening options that you can apply to systemd service units and podman quadlets to increase the overall security posture and reduce both the likelihood of c

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Best Apple Watch for 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-15 12:00:00

Smartwatches have become the de-facto way to measure activity from your wrist and can encourage you to get moving. It's increasingly common for them to offer health features like a blood oxygen sensor. Some may even have an ECG (also known as an electrocardiogram) which can check for signs of a heart condition called atrial fibrillation. Smartwatches reflect your personal style and come in a variety of finishes, from aluminum to titanium, with a seemingly endless variety of watch bands to choos

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‘New Panty & Stocking’ Just Tackled the Gen Z-Millennial Divide in the Most Absurd Style

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2025-11-15 15:20:07

Although Prime Video hasn’t adequately promoted Studio Trigger’s sequel series to the raunchy cult classic New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, the show remains one of the funniest anime airing this season. Its latest episode prominently highlights the contentious generational divide between Millennials and Gen Z. In its sixth episode, titled “The Brothers from Heaven,” the anime slows down its compilation of short stories to present a unified narrative filled with pop culture references throu

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Top 100 Channels on Live TV Streaming Services: A Look at YouTube TV, Hulu Live and More

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-16 20:43:00

Want to switch from being a cable customer to a cord-cutter? It doesn't need to be a stressful process, but a little research is needed. As TV costs increase, there are plenty of alternatives you can consider, like live TV streaming services or skinny bundles. Cord-free live services come with perks like a broad mix of channels, DVR and no long-term commitments. You can stream sports and more, and these services offer wider channel options than antennas but also let you watch on your laptop or p

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The Ancient Art and Intimate Craft of Artificial Eyes

news.ycombinator.com The Mit Press Reader 2025-11-16 05:36:24

The Ancient Art and Intimate Craft of Artificial Eyes Eye makers for millennia have been trying to re-create the expressionist power of the human body’s most complex and emotionally meaningful visible organ. By: Dan Roche A↑ A↓ Off Bright Dark Blues Gray BeeLine Reader uses subtle color gradients to help you read more efficiently. Four thousand years ago, a woman had a very fancy artiﬁcial eye she probably wore while she was alive. It was possibly made of natural tar and animal fat or m

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Modos Paper Monitor – Open-hardware e-paper monitor and dev kit

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-15 15:38:11

Back this project to help bring it into existence. Funding ends on Sep 18, 2025 at 04:59 PM PDT. Modos Paper Dev Kit includes nearly everything you need to create an open-hardware e-paper monitor with a fast 75 Hz refresh rate, low latency, various screen-update configurations, multiple image modes, and flexible dithering options. It can be connected through HDMI or USB, and it works on Linux, macOS, and Windows. We are offering 6-inch and 13-inch monochrome kits, but the controller that powers

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A fast, low-latency, open-hardware e-paper monitor and dev kit

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-16 09:38:11

Back this project to help bring it into existence. Funding ends on Sep 18, 2025 at 04:59 PM PDT. Modos Paper Dev Kit includes nearly everything you need to create an open-hardware e-paper monitor with a fast 75 Hz refresh rate, low latency, various screen-update configurations, multiple image modes, and flexible dithering options. It can be connected through HDMI or USB, and it works on Linux, macOS, and Windows. We are offering 6-inch and 13-inch monochrome kits, but the controller that powers

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What Is Popover=Hint?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-21 14:55:52

What is popover=hint? If you’ve been following along with advancements in HTML, such as the new popover API, you may have noticed that a new popover type ( hint ) recently landed in Chrome 133 (January 2025). But what exactly does it do? The short answer is: popover="hint" allows you to open an unrelated hint popover without closing other popovers in the stack. This means you can have an existing stack of auto popovers remain open while still displaying a hint popover. You often see this sort

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Home Depot’s Halloween Skeleton Decorations Now Feature Electronically Enhanced Terrors

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-12-05 11:30:43

Home Depot has given its giant skeleton-led collection of Halloween decorations quite an upgrade for 2025, with more animatronic capabilities that are even more perfectly suited to terrify your neighborhood all year long. New for this year is the 6.5 ft. Grave & Bones Animated Ultra Skelly with “Life Eyes,” which can blink, move, and be changed to fit various expressions and holiday themes—such as heart eyes for Valentine’s Day. With an LED app, you can control not just the eyes and lights on S

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Show HN: Pontoon – Open-source customer data syncs

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-08 21:28:53

Build production ready data syncs that integrate with your customer's data warehouse. About Pontoon is an open source, self-hosted, data export platform. We built Pontoon from the ground up for the use case of shipping data products to your enterprise customers. Pontoon is engineered to make it easy to sync data directly to your customer's data warehouse (eg. Snowflake, BigQuery, and Redshift). Your customers get their data, without needing to build ETLs or pay for ETL tools, empowering them

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Eyes of Wakanda feels like fanfiction turned into Marvel history

theverge.com Charles Pulliam-Moore 2025-12-09 02:15:00

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Similar to What If…?, Eyes of Wakanda leans hard into the fantastical and remixes pieces of the larger MCU canon in a way that makes it come across like Marvel-approved fanfiction. But the new series features much stronger visuals, and each of its four episodes tell self-contained narratives that have far more nuanced ideas about just

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Home Depot now has an app-controlled version of its viral Halloween skeleton

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-12-18 08:00:00

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. The summer isn’t halfway over, and Home Depot already wants you to start thinking about Halloween. After introducing a limited-edition animated version of its 12-foot-tall skeleton decoration last year, the hardware company is hoping for more viral fame this year with a new Ultra Skelly. At 6.5 feet tall, it’s much smaller than the original tower

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