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More People Are Taking Social Security Early. Should You?

It's a rocky time for the Social Security Administration. Here's what you should know about what's going on and how to make smart choices. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/more-people-are-taking-social-security-early-should-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

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This All-in-One Kitchen Appliance Is My Go-To Sidekick and It's 25% Off for Prime Day

I was surprised by how much I could actually do with the versatile Chefman Everything Maker, and it's marked down to $45 for Amazon Prime Day. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-all-in-one-kitchen-appliance-is-my-go-to-sidekick-and-its-25-off-for-prime-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Amazon’s iPad killer has a Prime Day deal for the ages

If you want a fully featured tablet that doesn’t cost quite as much as an iPad then Amazon’s latest Prime Day deal has you covered. Even though its Fire Tablet line-up is probably best known for the options that sit at the more affordable end of the scale, Amazon’s Fire Max 11 is a proper [...]

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Show HN: From Photos to Positions: Prototyping VLM-Based Indoor Maps

Just a fun hack I did while bored over the weekend. My wife was busy shopping, it got me thinking that can VLMs solve the indoor location problem in a mall? Can I just show a VLM a map and an image and have it doa good enough job locating me? I hacked this P.O.C and it seems to work.


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44476339

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https://arjo129.github.io/blog/5-7-

Prime Day just made one of the cheapest Chromebooks even cheaper

Get ready folks, Prime Day is officially here and the sale has kicked off with an outright banger on the Asus Chromebook 14. Chromebooks are already a great alternative to traditional Windows laptops as they can still run all of the essential programmes that most students use, but they typically come with a much cheaper [...]

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 "I don't know how I managed without it" — the best office upgrade I ever made just hit a new low price

I don't know how I worked and gamed without this dual-monitor mount from MSI. Good news! It's down to $84.99, the lowest price in history.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/msi/msi-mag-mt201d-prime-day-deal

 I back up everything on this rugged 4TB SSD — here's why I recommend it at 40% off

The T7 Shield is the rugged SSD I trust so much that I bought two at full price. Why didn't I wait until this 40% discount?

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/storage/samsung-t7-shield-4tb-prime-day-deal

FAISS: knihovna pro rychlé a efektivní vyhledávání podobných vektorů

Ukážeme si základní vlastnosti knihovny FAISS, která je určena pro vyhledávání vektorů (s vysokými počty dimenzí) na základě jejich podobnosti. Tato knihovna se používá třeba při zpracování přirozeného jazyka. https://www.root.cz/clanky/faiss-knihovna-pro-rychle-a-efektivni-vyhledavani-podobnych-vektoru/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

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Romero Games says reports of its death are greatly exaggerated

It appeared that Romero Games might have shuttered as a consequence of the sweeping job cuts at Microsoft last week, but the studio is still alive and kicking. In to a

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Epic Games ends its antitrust lawsuit against Samsung

Epic Games has dropped its suit against Samsung. "We’re dismissing our court case against Samsung following the parties’ discussions," Epic CEO and founder Tim Sweeney posted on X. "We are grateful that Samsung will address Epic’s concerns." The company

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Walmart Deals 2025 are live with a bunch of anti-Prime Day sales to shop now

Amazon Prime Day is usually met with competing sales from other retailers, and this year is no different.

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British-built Hawk-Eye software goes dark during Wimbledon match


Wimbledon’s new automated line-calling system glitched during a tennis match Sunday, just days after it replaced the tournament’s human line judges for the first time.  The system, called Hawk-Eye, uses a network of cameras equipped with computer vision to tr

Exclusive: Finnish startup raises €25M to put a ‘Donut’ motor in EV wheels


Finnish startup Donut Lab has secured €25mn in seed funding to scale up its in-wheel hub motors for electric land, sea, and air vehicles.  Alongside the investment, Donut Lab is opening an R&D hub in Chippenham, UK. Risto Siilasmaa, serial tech investor and

Krutost ve jménu ochrany životů a zdraví !/?

V důsledku protipožárních přijatých po velkém požáru Londýna v roce 1666 a daňových předpisů staršího data byly komíny krbů v londýnských domech konstruovány tak, že bylo k jejich čištění třeba využívat malých dětí. Tyto děti umíraly na popáleniny, otravu kouřovými zplodinami a v pozdějším věku na nádorová onemocnění. Zákony na jejich ochranu byly buď ignorovány, nebo vedly k úmrtím z jiných příčin. Ale technický pokrok se naštěstí nezastavil…..
http://www.osel.cz/14147-krutost-ve-jmenu-ochran

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This Small Soundbar Punches Above Its Weight, and It's 21% Off for Prime Day

I always recommend the Roku Streambar SE because it packs impressive sound in a small package. And you can get it for $79 during Amazon's Prime Day sale. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-small-soundbar-punches-above-its-weight-and-its-21-off-for-prime-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

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The Car Battery Jump Starter I Recommend to Everyone Is 40% Off for Prime Day

The Powrun P-One jump starter helps me stay one step ahead of car troubles. It's also surprisingly affordable, especially with this Amazon Prime Day deal bringing the price down to $60. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-car-battery-jump-starter-i-recommend-to-everyone-is-40-percent-off-for-prime-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

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How Much Water Do You Actually Need to Drink Each Day? We Asked an Expert

Summer heat can easily dehydrate you. We spoke to a dietitian who explained how much water you really need, and how to drink enough each day. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/how-much-water-do-you-actually-need-to-drink-each-day-we-asked-an-expert/#ftag=CADf328eec

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The Best-Sounding Sony Bluetooth Speaker I've Tested Is at an All-Time Low Price for Prime Day

I gave high marks to Sony's new ULT Field 5 Bluetooth speaker when it launched. It normally lists for $330 but is currently on sale for $198 -- the lowest price we've seen yet. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-best-sounding-sony-bluetooth-speaker-ive-tested-is-at-an-all-time-low-price-for-prime-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

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EU Slaps Google With Antitrust Complaint Over AI Overviews

Independent publishers are worried about Google AI Overviews, trained on fresh journalistic content, filling up search results. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/eu-slaps-google-with-antitrust-complaint-over-ai-overviews/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Prime Day 2025: The Deals Are Here, but Beware of Looming Tariffs

Amazon's big annual sale officially kicks off Tuesday, but Prime members can find great deals now before any potential price hikes. https://www.cnet.com/tech/prime-day-2025-the-deals-are-here-but-beware-of-looming-tariffs/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Wi-Fi signals could soon be used by AI-driven robots to identify objects inside boxes - or even tools hidden in a drawer

MIT researchers have developed mmNorm, a Wi-Fi-based system that reconstructs 3D shapes of hidden objects using reflected signals, achieving 96% accuracy across various materials and settings.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/wi-fi-signals-could-be-used-by-ai-driven-robots-to-identify-objects-inside-boxes-or-even-tools-hidden-in-a-drawer

 Final Fantasy IX Remake possibly cancelled according to latest rumors — Which may be the saddest way to celebrate this legendary game's 25th anniversary

Over the last few months, there have been rumors that Final Fantasy IX is getting a remake. Sadly, on the day of its 25th anniversary, there's been a new rumor suggesting that this supposed remake is in trouble and may even be cancelled.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/final-fantasy-ix-remake-possibly-cancelled-according-to-latest-rumors-which-may-be-t

Prime Day Live Blog: Real-time deal picks by the PC experts
 AI hyperscaler buys its cryptomining partner for its AI GPUs and data center infrastructure — CoreWeave acquires Core Scientific in long-awaited move

CoreWeave, a minor AI hyperscaler, has bought out its longtime partner, Core Scientific, to take control of its data center infrastructure. The companies have worked together for a long time, both emerging from the cryptomining era into AI hyperscaling.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/ai-hyperscaler-buys-its-cryptomining-pa

Bluesky is finally adding more ways to filter notifications

Bluesky has updated its notification settings so that users have more control over when and why the social media app sends them a ping. Besides more granular controls over which things will trigger a notification, you can now receive alerts for any activity from a chosen account.

As a fledgling app, Bluesky has lacked

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Apple is still trying to overturn the ban on the Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor

Apple is making another attempt to appeal the trade ban that forced it to remove the blood oxygen sensor from its smartwatches, Reuters reports. The company was forced to remove the feature in 2024, following

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Audible Prime Day deal: Get three months of access for only $3

Prime Day deals have arrived, and unsurprisingly, a discount on Audible is among them. We've seen similar offers pop up in the past, but considering Audible is one of the top audiobook streaming services out there, it's worth highlighting again.

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Racist AI-generated videos are all over TikTok, thanks in part to Google’s Veo 3 tool

Racist AI-generated videos are going viral on TikTok, according to a new report from Media Matters for America, a progressive watch

This planet is drawing huge flares from its young star

Scientists are tracking a large gas planet experiencing quite a quandary as it orbits extremely close to a young star – a predicament never previously observed.

This exoplanet, as planets beyond our solar system are called, orbits its star so tightly that it appears to trigger flares from the stellar surface – larger than any observed from the sun – reaching several million miles (km) into space that over time may strip much of this unlucky world’s atmospher

Amazon Prime Can Help You Save on Prescriptions, Plus These 17 Perks

A Prime subscription is good for more than free shipping. Perks like cheaper gas, exclusive deals and discounts on groceries are waiting. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/amazon-prime-can-help-you-save-on-prescriptions-plus-these-17-perks/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Neuralink's Telepathy Wants to Transform How We Communicate. Here's the Latest Update video

Elon Musk's neurotech company Neuralink reveals more about two of its products: Telepathy and Blindisght. Today, we look at the most important updates about Telepathy. https://www.cnet.com/videos/neuralinks-telepathy-wants-to-transform-how-we-communicate-heres-the-latest-update/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, July 7 (game #491)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-7-july-2025-v2

Amazon's Echo Spot is on sale for only $45 for Prime Day

Prime Day 2025 is basically here, and the sales are abundant. There's deals on some of our favorite products, like the TP-Link Deco AXE5400 WI-Fi mesh router system and the

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Prime Day deal: Get $100 off the Apple Watch Series 10

Amazon Prime Day is around the corner, but there are plenty of great deals to be found right now before the event kicks off in earnest on July 8. Right now you can pick up the

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Amazon Prime Day deals on kitchen essentials include up to 50 percent off on air fryers, Instant Pots and sous vide machine

There are already thousands of early Prime Day deals out there (the sale doesn't officially start until tomorrow), but this list is all about the best Prime Day kitchen deals are on gadgets and kitchen accessories that we've tested and recommend. We’ve tested a slew of kitchen tech in our own apartments and houses and h

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Arkane founder calls Game Pass an 'unsustainable model' that's wrecking the industry

Arkane Studios founder Raphael Colantonio had some harsh words for Game Pass in a thread on X, calling it an "unstainable model" that's "damaging the industry." He also said that Microsoft's ability to throw "infinite money" at the platform will eventually wane because "reality has to hit."

Colantonio continued by saying Microsoft will "kill everyone else, or give up" and that gamers only like

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Show HN: Unlearning Comparator, a visual tool to compare machine unlearning

I built Unlearning Comparator, a visual analytics toolkit to help researchers and developers compare how different machine unlearning methods work. It provides a unified workflow to test for accuracy, efficiency, and privacy. You can check out the live demo linked in the post, and the source code is on GitHub: https://github.com/gnueaj/Machine-Unlearning-Comparator Our accompanying paper is currently under review at IEEE T