
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-may-1/#ftag=CADf328eec

LG announced a hybrid two-stack OLED display with blue fluorescence in the lower stack and blue phosphorescence in the upper stack that gets us closer to the dream of a perfect OLED TV.

Apple is preventing Microsoft and others from making viable businesses on its platform, owing to restrictive fees and rules — until now.
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Hello HN, I'm excited to share a project I've been working on: A simple, fast way to process huge CSV and XLSX files directly in your browser and export them as clean JSON or XML
Here's a few things that makes this converter different: - runs in the browser - all parsing and conversion is client side can handle data any size data - automatically detects delimiters, encodings, and data types as it parses - Live preview with column renaming, search/replace, and data cleanup - Export to JSON

Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/29/north_korea_worker_interview_questions/
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Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 220, for May 1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-may-1-220/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Red Devils head to the Basque Country for this crucial semifinal first leg. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/europa-league-semifinal-livestream-athletic-club-vs-man-united-soccer-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Tricky Trees look to move on from the weekend's FA Cup heartache. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-nottingham-forest-vs-brentford-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Can struggling Spurs stay on track for their first trophy since 2008? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/europa-league-semifinal-livestream-tottenham-vs-bodoglimt-soccer-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

A California court bans Apple from collecting developer fees on web transactions, giving the massively popular game a chance to return. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/fortnite-is-once-again-making-its-way-back-to-the-apple-app-store/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Article URL: https://www.wsj.com/tech/apple-violated-antitrust-ruling-federal-judge-finds-66b85957
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Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/world/julia-parsons-dead.html
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April showers bring ... meme flowers? "It's Gonna Be Me" by *NSYNC is the real sign that May has arrived. https://www.cnet.com/tech/its-gonna-be-may-justin-timberlake-meme-unofficial-anthem/#ftag=CADf328eec

The famous actor, filmmaker and marijuana enthusiast is the latest Call of Duty operator in Season 3 Reloaded. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/seth-rogen-is-the-next-free-operator-in-black-ops-6-bringing-weed-to-a-gunfight/#ftag=CADf328eec

New York Times puzzle-solvers faced some tough challenges in April. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/was-april-the-toughest-month-ever-for-wordle-who-guesses-x-and-z/#ftag=CADf328eec

Between the new weapon parts generation system and decreased legendary drop chances, you better strap in for a grind. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/borderlands-4-getting-the-perfect-roll-on-your-favorite-gun-might-be-a-lot-harder/#ftag=CADf328eec

As LG finally shuts down the update servers for its phones in June, we look back at our favorite models from its mobile history.

Only a week until Svelte Summit Spring 2025! If you can’t make it in-person to Barcelona, you can purchase a virtual ticket here.
But before that, we’ve got a few updates to highlight...
What’s new in Svelte and SvelteKit

Mark Zuckerberg says he believes most of the Meta's code will be written by AI agents sometime within the next year-and-a-half. Zuckerberg made the prediction during an hour-long interview with podcaster Dwarkesh Patel.
"I would guess sometime in the next 12 to 18 months, we'll reach the point where most of the code that's going towards these efforts is written by AI," said Zuckerberg, referri

Google has announced that it's helping to financially support the electrical training ALLIANCe (etA), an organization formed by the National Electrical Contractors As

One day after Meta rolled out its standalone AI app, Mark Zuckerberg has shared more about how the company plans to eventually monetize its generative AI assistant. During the company’s first quarter earnings call, Zuckerberg said Meta AI could one day show ads and product

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Points: 59
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Article URL: https://adam-p.ca/blog/2025/04/string-length/
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Article URL: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-04-home-machines-important-pathogens-textiles.html
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Avoid waiting to get your loans out of default if you are behind on payments. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/student-loans/3-ways-to-get-your-student-loans-in-good-standing-before-paycheck-garnishment-starts/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't want to medicate your anxiety? Use these easy methods to calm it naturally. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/9-natural-ways-to-soothe-anxiety-without-medication/#ftag=CADf328eec

The eccentrically titled RPG is a hit with gamers and critics, and physical copies are flying out of stores. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/clair-obscur-expedition-33-selling-out-in-stores-as-devs-pledge-more-physical-stock/#ftag=CADf328eec

The no-buy challenge didn't just save me some cash. It changed my whole money mindset. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/i-bought-only-essentials-for-a-month-what-learned-surprised-me/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 424 for May 1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-1-424/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,412 for May 1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-may-1-1412/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for Connections for May 1, #690. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-1-690/#ftag=CADf328eec

Theaters are turning into Minecraft mayhem zones -- enter at your own risk. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/a-minecraft-movie-block-party-screenings-will-be-pure-theater-chaos/#ftag=CADf328eec

Wix AI proved my skepticism wrong -- it can, in fact, create a functional website in less than 3 hours. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-tried-using-ai-to-build-a-website-and-it-only-took-30-minutes/#ftag=CADf328eec

Google is working on a kid-friendly version of its Gemini AI assistant.

Amazon has upgraded its flagship Fire TV Omni with Mini-LED with Interactive Art and Dual-Audio.
https://www.techradar.com/televisions/amazons-best-tv-just-got-some-nice-free-upgrades

Intel announced performance metrics for its upcoming 14A silicon process node during the Intel Foundry Direct Connect event in San Jose on Tuesday.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/intels-14a-chip-apple-silicon

Score the best gaming laptop under $700 this Amazon Gaming Week.

Nintendo has issued an update for the Nintendo Switch console that not only prepares owners to upgrade to the Switch 2 but also improves access to more games on the original machine. The update brings the Virtual Game Cards feature which enables Switch gamers to share their digitally purchased games library as if they’re physical [...]
The post A major Switch 2 perk now available for original Nintendo

Google has updated the smart TV and games console interface for its YouTube app with some fantastic new features for music lovers. As with many YouTube users, I love to let the algorithm take me on a tour of my favourite artists, showing me covers, live performances, rare versions and so forth. And the new [...]
The post My favourite way to use YouTube just got better on connected TVs appeared first

My favourite racing game of all time is Codemasters’ Colin McRae Rally for the original Sony PlayStation console. Graphically, for the time, it felt ahead of the curve. The car would get dirtier as you ripped around the dirt rally circuits, and you could choose from all of the official cars in the World Rally [...]
The post EA is killing an iconic racing game franchise from the original PlayStation

Xbox Game Pass has added eleven games to its Stream Your Own Game library program, allowing subscribers to stream them through Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Microsoft financial results are in, with Xbox Q3 FY25 gaming revenue up 5% year-over-year thanks to Call of Duty and Xbox Game Pass.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-fy25-q3-gaming-revenue

Helldivers 2 players are worried a huge Illuminate attack is coming soon, and this goofy in-universe ad may have just revealed when it — and a new major update — will happen.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is calling for the Trump administration to relax AI GPU export restrictions to support U.S. industry, but the administration is instead considering stricter controls to use chip access as leverage in trade negotiations.

With the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct showcase behind us, we now know more about the console than ever before, including its release date (June 5) and price ($450). We're also keeping a close eye on how the recently-announced tariffs in the United States are

YouTube is testing a new feature that will blur the thumbnails of videos that appear in search results that "frequently include sexual themes," the platform announced in the Community section of the YouTube Help Center. The experimental feature is currently being tested on a small percentage of users, Youtube says.
The hope is that by blurring thumbnails, YouTube can provide

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Article URL: https://www.wired.com/story/doge-college-student-ai-rewrite-regulations-deregulation/
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Stay connected anywhere you roam by safely connecting to free Wi-Fi. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/simple-and-effective-tips-for-finding-free-wi-fi-anywhere-you-go/#ftag=CADf328eec

If your loans are in default, you can take steps to voluntarily enter repayment or your paycheck may be docked up to 15%. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/student-loans/student-loan-wage-garnishment-efforts-restart-in-4-days-what-to-do-if-youre-worried/#ftag=CADf328eec

Avoid waiting to get your loans out of default if you are behind on payments. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/3-ways-to-get-your-student-loans-in-good-standing-before-paycheck-garnishment-starts/#ftag=CADf328eec

Subscribers can also blast some pixelated enemies in this Warhammer 40K game. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/playstation-plus-subscribers-can-play-one-of-2024s-best-games-in-may/#ftag=CADf328eec

The self-driving company keeps adding locations to its roster. Here's where you can hail a ride now — and where these futuristic vehicles will be arriving soon. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/waymo-is-in-a-growing-number-of-cities-heres-what-to-know-about-the-robotaxi-service/#ftag=CADf328eec

These are steps you should take if your data was compromised in the VeriSource Services breach. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/identity-theft/4-million-ssns-may-have-been-leaked-in-employee-benefits-company-breach-are-you-one-of-them/#ftag=CADf328eec

After testing the cameras in these two popular models, I was genuinely surprised by the results. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/budget-cameras-showdown-iphone-16e-vs-pixel-9a/#ftag=CADf328eec

Samsung teases Project Moohan release date

Demand for electrified commercial vehicles is picking up, as Isuzu becomes the latest of many to announce electrified workhorses for next year.

Data centers in China are selling off rare 48GB Nvidia RTX 4090D GPUs for nearly $6,000.

YouTube is rolling out a new "quarterly update" for its app on smart TVs and games consoles – and it mostly looks like a usability improvement.

Some 25 million people are eligible for a replacement SIM card but most will have to wait a bit longer.

Should you even remotely consider something like a 600Hz gaming monitor? This is definitely for someone. Here’s what we know about the Acer Nitro XV240 F6.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/gaming-monitors/acer-nitro-gaming-monitor-600hz-refresh-rate-

Meta is watching, always watching
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/best-smart-glasses-meta-ray-ban-privacy-policy

Apple looks likely to integrate the Google Gemini in this year’s iOS 19 operating system update, according to comments maid by Google CEO Sundar Pichai. iPhone users can currently consult OpenAI’s ChatGPT for more complex requests Apple’s current iteration of Siri cannot handle, and now it looks as if the long-rumoured addition of Google Gemini [...]
The post Google Gemini likely to join Ch

Samsung has promised this year’s Galaxy Watch will carry an innovative design, hinting at a shake-up of the long-time Apple Watch rival. In its most recent earnings call, Samsung outlined parts of its product roadmap for the rest of the year, including new foldables and wearables. In comments translated by SeekingAlpha, Samsung said: “For wearables, [...]
The post Samsung is ready to shake up

A handy new app lets you switch audio devices with customizable keyboard shortcuts. It works so well I'm surprised its functionality isn't built into Windows 11.

DOOM: The Dark Ages is set to launch on May 15, and you can get a free copy with early access when you buy a piece of eligible NVIDIA RTX 50-series hardware.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/nvidia-bundle-doom-the-dark-ages-premium

Demand for Nvidia's RTX 50-series appears to be dropping as cheapest models appear to be priced at or below MSRP. The only exception is the 5090, which is still in high demand.

After nearly disappearing as a category, compact cameras are making a comeback. Fujifilm’s X100 VI became a star on the photography side, thanks to its good looks and trendy film emulations. And

There are some cool games coming to PlayStation Plus in May, including one modern classic. This month’s titles include the universally-beloved Balatro, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun and Ark: Survival Ascended. All three games will be available to PS Plus members beginning on May 6.
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Hey HN, I wanted to share a new project we've been working on for the last couple of months called ART (https://github.com/OpenPipe/ART).
ART is a new open-source framework for training agents using reinforcement learning (RL). RL allows you to train an agent to perform better at any task whose outcome can be measured and quantified.
There are many excellent projects focused on training LLMs with RL, such as GRPOTrainer (

In my long career as an “almost digital entrepreneur” (a fancy way to say I’ve tried a thousand things online without making a single cent), I never really felt that “this is it, I’m so close, I’ll finally quit everything and update my passport: job title? SaaS founder.”
(Small detail: I don’t even have a passport. But I like to imagine that if I did, I’d want something cooler than “unemployed creative” written on it).
For years, I collected side projects, hobbies, half-dead MVPs, and ra
Hello HN,
We built Promptrepo to make finetuning accessible to product teams — not just ML engineers. Last week, OpenAI’s CPO shared how they use fine-tuning for everything from customer support to deep research, and called it the future for serious AI teams. Yet most teams I know still rely on prompting, because fine-tuning is too technical, while the people who have the training data (product managers and domain experts) are often non-technical. With Promptrepo, they can now:
- Add tra

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