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Tariffs could hike the price of the new iPhone, but other factors play a role, too. What to look for as the release day approaches. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-much-will-the-iphone-17-cost/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge could signal the end of not only the Samsung Galaxy S Plus, but also enlarged baseline flagship phones in general – and while I love the Galaxy S25 Plus, I think this is the natural course of things.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/the-samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-could-be-the-end-of-the-galaxy-s25-plus-and-to-b

I’ve spent the past week using the ultra-slim Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, and it'd be so easy to recommend if not for one big problem.

The post Fast Charge: The Galaxy S25 Edge would be perfect if it weren’t for one huge issue appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/opinion/galaxy-s25-edge-would-be-perfect-one-huge

I'm a software engineer with a solid full-stack background and web development. With all the noise around LLMs and AI, I’m undecided between two paths:

1. Invest time in learning the internals of AI/LLMs, maybe even switching fields and working on them

2. Continue focusing on what I’m good at, like building polished web apps and treat AI as just another tool in my toolbox

I’m mostly trying to cut through the hype. Is this another bubble that might burst or consolidate into fewer jobs l

Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/15/science/a-pregnancy-souvenir-cells-that-are-not-your-own.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44079349

Points: 11

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https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/15/science/a-pregnancy-souvenir-cells-that-are-not-your-own.html

Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/may/24/the-boy-who-came-back-the-near-death-and-changed-life-of-my-son-max

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44079331

Points: 5

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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 24. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-may-24/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education repayment plan, expect to pay more once the payment pause ends. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/how-much-could-student-loan-payments-skyrocket-for-save-borrowers-we-did-the-math/#ftag=CADf328eec

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from Google, Fujifilm, Apple, and more for May 24, 2025.

https://www.techradar.com/tech/icymi-the-weeks-7-biggest-tech-stories-from-googles-impressive-new-ai-to-dysons-weird-little-vacuum

Thunderbolt uses domain names instead of phone numbers, promising privacy but raising questions about accessibility and mainstream appeal.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/cloud-computing/like-what3words-but-for-phone-numbers-startup-wants-people-to-use-domain-name-for-its-whatsapp-rival

Article URL: https://www.sweepiq.com

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44078314

Points: 10

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Article URL: https://thewalrus.ca/how-to-make-a-living-as-a-writer/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44078813

Points: 23

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https://thewalrus.ca/how-to-make-a-living-as-a-writer/

Hi HN,

We’re Afnan, Theo and Ruben. We’re all ML engineers or data scientists, and we kept running into the same thing: we’d write useful Python functions, either for ourselves or internal tools, and then hit a wall when we wanted to share them as actual apps.

We tried Streamlit and Gradio. They’re great to get something up quickly. But as soon as we needed more flexibility or something more polished, there wasn’t really a path forward. Rebuilding the frontend properly in React isn’t whe

Article URL: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/23/boeing-737-max-crashes-doj.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44078413

Points: 7

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https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/23/boeing-737-max-crashes-doj.html

Article URL: https://antelang.org/blog/why_effects/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44078434

Points: 11

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https://antelang.org/blog/why_effects/

Plenty of internet providers offer gig-level plans, but you might not actually need that much speed. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/gigabit-internet-is-it-worth-splurging-for-a-faster-internet-plan/#ftag=CADf328eec

Article URL: https://www.thewayofcode.com/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44077750

Points: 8

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Article URL: https://josephthacker.com/personal/2025/05/13/root-for-your-friends.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44077533

Points: 66

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https://josephthacker.com/personal/2025/05/13/root-for-your-friends.html

Article URL: https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/2025-student-finalists/chloe-lee/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44077850

Points: 52

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https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/2025-student-finalists/chloe-lee/

Here's everything you need to know to watch or stream tonight's game and the rest of the NBA playoffs without cable. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nba-playoffs-2025-how-to-watch-pacers-vs-knicks-game-2-tonight/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple couldn't keep the iPhone out of the tariff wars forever, it seems. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-17-rumors-from-a-slim-air-model-to-a-25-tariff-threat/#ftag=CADf328eec

A universal jailbreak for bypassing AI chatbot safety features has been uncovered and is raising many concerns.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/people-are-tricking-ai-chatbots-into-helping-commit-crimes

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise Canceling are $120 off with this Memorial Day deal. They're an excellent choice, especially at this low price.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/sony-wh-1000xm4-headphones-memorial-day-deal

EA and DICE's Star Wars Battlefront 2 is going the biggest resurgence it's had in years right now, and you can join the fun by picking the game up for cheap with these deals.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/as-star-wars-battlefront-2-player-counts-hit-an-all-time-high-its-price-falls-to-incredible-lows-with-these-deals-amid-the-push-for-battlefront-3

Article URL: https://undo.io/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44076300

Points: 18

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https://undo.io/

Article URL: https://contextch.at

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44076449

Points: 34

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https://contextch.at

The convenient and powerful Dyson V15 vacuum makes cleaning a breeze. Now that you can get one at a 20% discount, I can't recommend it highly enough. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-cordless-dyson-vacuum-is-a-total-powerhouse-and-its-now-150-off-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

I trust Apple's tiny trackers to keep all my gear safe, and this Memorial Day deal on a four-pack of AirTags at Amazon and Best Buy is too good to pass up. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-wont-travel-without-apple-airtags-and-amazons-memorial-day-sale-is-the-perfect-excuse-to-buy-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't miss the latest on Netflix, Hulu and other streaming services. Here's what you should binge this weekend. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-to-stream-on-tv-this-weekend-nine-perfect-strangers-sirens-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

Before you make any drastic changes with your retirement fund, see what these experts have to say. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/thinking-of-moving-your-retirement-savings-from-the-stock-market-to-a-cd-read-this-first/#ftag=CADf328eec

From camping trips to quick fixes around the house, this multitool handles it all, and right now you can snag one for 10% off on Amazon. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-do-it-all-multitool-i-swear-by-is-under-30-on-amazon-right-now-for-memorial-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

Anthropic said it's using extra safety precautions with its heavy duty Claude 4 Opus model. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/whats-new-in-anthropics-claude-4-gen-ai-models/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 447 for May 24. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-24-447/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,435 for May 24. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-may-24-1435/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 243, for May 24. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-may-24-243/#ftag=CADf328eec

This versatile, efficient backpack is the best travel bag I've ever found. It's discounted to only $31 for Memorial Day. https://www.cnet.com/deals/memorial-day-deal-im-a-frequent-flyer-and-my-absolute-favorite-carry-on-is-on-sale-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Audiobooks are a popular option to keep yourself occupied during travel, so this Memorial Day weekend, you need this free Audible alternative in your life. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/traveling-for-memorial-day-weekend-keep-yourself-busy-with-this-free-audible-alternative-i-swear-by/#ftag=CADf328eec

Notepad is getting an AI-generated text feature, and Paint and Snippet are also getting AI upgrades. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/note-paint-and-snip-with-ai-microsoft-adds-new-features-but-not-for-everyone/#ftag=CADf328eec

As the cost of living climbs, libraries are an underrated source of affordable entertainment, offering books — of course — but also music and videos. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/traveling-for-memorial-day-travel-youll-never-guess-how-much-a-library-card-will-help-keep-you-entertained/#ftag=CADf328eec

After testing top models for smoking, searing and smart features, I found the perfect grill for all my summer cookouts. https://www.cnet.com/news/best-pellet-grill-of-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

You might be able to watch this one for free, but you'll need to sign up for a VPN and remember to cancel it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-tonights-new-york-knicks-vs-indiana-pacers-game-2-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

Crucial launches 8TB portable SSD and 14,900MB/s Gen5 internal SSD, but real-world performance may differ from lab benchmarks.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/i-cant-believe-crucial-managed-to-squeeze-8tb-into-something-barely-bigger-than-a-stack-of-credit-cards

AI videos take a huge amount of energy to make.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/youll-be-as-annoyed-as-me-when-you-learn-how-much-energy-a-few-seconds-of-ai-video-costs

Lenovo is having a big Memorial Day weekend sale with huge discounts on laptops, tablets, and peripherals.

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/laptops/lenovos-memorial-day-sale-takes-up-to-62-percent-off-sitewide-here-are-25-deals-id-buy

Will Trump's tariffs cause your next iPhone to triple in price?

https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/iphone/trump-tariff-apple-iphone-3500

Microsoft Notepad has been around since the earlier days of the PC. 1983 to be precise. I’m older than it, but just about. The idea is to jot down a few notes in plain text. It doesn’t have to be perfect prose. It doesn’t have to be ready to publish. It can just be a [...]

The post Why does Windows Notepad need Copilot Gen AI? Microsoft explains appeared first on

Why would you choose to render DOOM: The Dark Ages at 360p? Or worse, 240p? With DLSS 4 doing the upscaling, it turns out you really can, which is great news for lower powered hardware.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/doom-the-dark-ages-rendered-at-360p-is-proof-if-ever-it-were-needed-that-dlss-4-is-pure-witchcraft

A new leak about Resident Evil 9 suggests it was originally going to be an open-world multiplayer title, though it has allegedly been rebooted into something else.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/resident-evil-9-leak-says-it-was-an-open-world-multiplayer-game-at-first-so-im-glad-it-allegedly-got-a-pretty-heavy-reboot

The Beelink EQI12 is a fantastic little computer that can handle your work, school, or home workloads with ease. Right now, it's very affordable while this Memorial Day deal lasts.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/beelink-eqi12-mini-pc-deal

Pegatron unveiled a 128-GPU rack-scale system based on AMD’s Instinct MI350X at Computex, offering up to 1,177 PFLOPs of FP4 compute and 36.8TB of HBM3E memory for AI workloads.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/pegatron-preps-1-177-pflop-ai-rack-with-128-amd-mi350x-gpus

X seems to finally be recovering from a data center outage that brought down the site for some users Thursday and caused lingering issues into Friday. According to posts on the company's developer platform page, a "site-wide outage" that began at 11AM PT on Thursday, May 22, had "been resolved" as of 10:35 AM PT Friday morning.

The developer site

After threatening Apple with a 25 percent tariff unless the company found a way to move iPhone production to the US,

Has your competition in Fortnite ever felt a bit… off? If so, Epic's minimum real player counts may be to blame. A leaker with a proven track record claims (

Whoop's new screen-less, fitness-focused Whoop MG wearable might have a major bug that can leave the device unusable, according to reports from Android Police and

The Switch 2's Joy-Con "mouse" has some competition. At least one launch game for Nintendo's new console includes USB mouse support. Nobunga's Amb

Article URL: https://shagbark.substack.com/p/how-to-live-on-432-a-month-in-america

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44074340

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https://shagbark.substack.com/p/how-to-live-on-432-a-month-in-america

Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/world/canada/alberta-separatism-referendum.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44074684

Points: 36

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/world/canada/alberta-separatism-referendum.html

Article URL: https://www.stephendiehl.com/posts/post_transformers/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44075105

Points: 57

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Article URL: https://www.construction-physics.com/p/how-japan-invented-modern-shipbuilding

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44075236

Points: 8

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Article URL: https://lynn.sh/guix-emacs-file-manager.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44075388

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https://lynn.sh/guix-emacs-file-manager.html

Hi folks,

I've built an alternative Hacker News front page. It is inspired by and meant to be a replacement for hckrnews.com.

I built this because HN is woefully underfeatured, but most sites that try to improve it seem to assume that the visual design is the problem. hcker.news tries to maintain HN's familiarity while adding useful enhancements.

There are three primary views:

  - Timeline View: Browse top stories by votes or comments grouped by day, week, or month (e.g., 

Article URL: https://attentionmech.github.io/genetic-boids/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44075911

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DoubleMemory started as an experiment to see if I can somehow automatically save all double cmd + c, as I often do instinctively, so I don't need extensions to save links and text into an app, and avoiding flooding the capture history as regular clipboard managers does.

My motivation was not to create a read-it-later app, yet it evolved into this unique yet cohesive form of a read-it-later + bookmarking organizer + clipboard manager + card based note-taking app over the last 6 months. It a

Article URL: https://terathon.com/blog/transwedge-product.html

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Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.16963

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44076170

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https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.16963

The midseason update adds a new strategist to the roster and brings an experimental autobattler mode to Rivals, which has been losing steam since launch, more so in season 2. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/will-ultron-jeff-nado-and-auto-battler-be-enough-to-boost-marvel-rivals-season-2-5/#ftag=CADf328eec

A culinary expert breaks down the do's and don'ts of preparing frozen meat, ensuring both safety and flavor. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/dont-forget-to-thaw-your-frozen-meat-for-memorial-day-weekend-grilling/#ftag=CADf328eec

A Samsung schedule for devices that will be updated to One UI 7 has been spotted online. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/not-so-far-far-away-nearly-all-galaxy-phones-updating-to-one-ui-7-in-june/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Asus Zenbook A14 is just 2.4 pounds, compared to the 2.7 pound 13-inch MacBook Air, and it offers 24-hour battery life. And oh yeah, it's on sale for Memorial Day. https://www.cnet.com/deals/memorial-day-deal-my-favorite-travel-laptop-is-lighter-than-a-macbook-air-and-its-finally-on-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's win or bust for Simone Inzaghi's men in the last game of the Italian season. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/serie-a-italian-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-como-vs-inter-milan-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

As an iPhone owner, I'm getting daily value out of these Apple Intelligence features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-gemini-may-be-outpacing-apple-but-i-use-these-6-apple-intelligence-features-daily/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's why some habits, such as increased exercise, can decrease your risk of colon cancer. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/colon-cancer-explained-what-you-can-do-to-identify-and-prevent-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

A win in Naples for Gli Azzurri will see it seal the title. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/serie-a-italian-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-napoli-vs-cagliari-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

CNET is keeping track of prices for several key products as prospects for the months ahead remain uncertain, including one popular TV speaker you might want to buy right now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/worried-about-prices-cnet-is-monitoring-the-daily-tariff-impacts-on-11-key-products/#ftag=CADf328eec

When you know what to ask, shopping Memorial Day deals on outdoor furniture isn't as stressful as you might think. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/hunting-for-memorial-day-outdoor-furniture-deals-5-questions-id-ask-first/#ftag=CADf328eec

Solidigm’s 122TB enterprise SSD is now on sale, and at $12,399, it’s not as expensive as you might expect.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/worlds-largest-ssd-is-on-sale-for-almost-usd12-400-and-yes-it-is-quite-a-bargain-if-you-can-afford-it-of-course

Kioxia's new 61.44TB CM9 SSD uses CBA-based flash architecture for faster NAND interface speeds and lower latency.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/kioxias-new-61-44tb-ssd-uses-surprising-tech-that-almost-doubles-write-performance-compared-to-previous-gen

The introduction of Google Gemini will hopefully reduce the temptation for drivers to resort to picking up a smartphone.

https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/volvos-cars-will-be-the-first-to-get-google-geminis-conversational-ai-and-i-think-the-in-car-tech-has-massive-potential

Restaurants and hotels are reusing weak passwords that could be putting customer data at risk of cyberattacks.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/your-favorite-restaurant-is-probably-really-bad-at-passwords

Bosgame M5 mini-PC with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 delivers high-end performance in a compact and affordable form factor.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/has-amd-bypassed-mainstream-pc-vendors-to-sell-ryzen-ai-max-395-pcs-new-model-has-a-mysterious-performance-switch-button

Is 8GB enough for a modern GPU? AMD argues it is, but some PC gamers are unhappy about the RX 9060 XT with this memory loadout.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/amd-insists-it-was-right-to-make-an-8gb-version-of-rx-9060-xt-gpu-but-pc-gamers-are-finding-it-easy-to-be-cynical-about-this-model

Valve's SteamOS is here for the Lenovo Legion Go S, including non-Steam Deck devices, and it could be the start of something great for handheld gaming PCs.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/goodbye-windows-11-valves-steamos-is-now-available-on-the-legion-go-s-with-some-support-for-other-amd-powered-handhelds

Radeon AI Pro R9700 debuts with 128 AI cores and 32GB memory for professional desktop AI workloads.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/return-of-the-og-amd-unveils-radeon-ai-pro-r9700-now-a-workstation-class-gpu-with-32gb-gddr6

Samsung takes $200 off its versatile Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra productivity tablet.

https://www.laptopmag.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-ultra-sale-memorial-day

The Asus NUC 14 Pro might not be the best mini PC for your money, but there are a few great alternatives that offer more performance at a lower price. These are the top three.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/the-asus-nuc-14-pro-has-a-mini-chassis-but-a-big-price-save-money-with-these-top-3-affordable-mini-pcs

Netflix is about to stop working on some Amazon Fire TV streaming devices, so if you’re still rocking a first generation model it might be time to upgrade. The streaming giant has emailed affected users to tell them they’re no longer able to support three Amazon streaming devices from June 3, which is just over [...]

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An A24 Elden Ring movie is officially in the works, and it's got a director, too. But with how core interactivity is to what makes the game so special, how will it translate to film?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-a24-elden-ring-movie-is-real-and-has-a-director-but-i-have-no-idea-how-its-going-to-work

HoYoverse has announced the full release date for the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming port of Zenless Zone Zero, along with info regarding the Starter Pack Edition and the 2.0 update.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/former-playstation-exclusive-zenless-zone-zero-gets-its-xbox-release-date-and-its-very-very-soon

A couple of GeForce RTX 4090 owners take to Reddit to display their homemade solutions to impede 16-pin power connector meltdowns.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/rtx-4090-16-pin-meltdown-victims-resort-to-diy-solutions-to-prevent-further-disaster

Nvidia has broken another AI world record, breaking over 1,000 TPS/user with a DGX B200 node boasting eight Blackwell GPUs inside.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/dgx-b200-blackwell-node-sets-world-record-breaking-over-1-000-tps-user