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If you're on the hunt for a reliable tablet not made by Apple, this is a good sale to check out. Currently, Amazon,

The first details emerged Monday from Google’s settlement of a class-action lawsuit over Chrome’s tracking of Incognito users. Filed in 2020, the suit could have required the company to pay $5 billion in damages. Instead, The Wall Street Journal

Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/mar/31/cancer-signs-could-be-spotted-years-before-symptoms-says-new-research-institute

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Hi HN! I’m Dillon, the founder of Celest (https://celest.dev). Celest is a backend-as-a-service that lets you build full-stack Flutter and Dart apps without leaving your IDE. There’s a short demo video here: " rel="nofollow">

At AWS, I built the Amplify Flutter framework and saw the extraordinary power (and complexity) the modern cloud presents. I wore many ha

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I have made a website called Parallel Arabic which enables users to read arabic texts alongside the same text in English.

Each story features a dictionary of key words, transliteration of the text, and full native audio recordings, creating a fully self-contained learning environment without the need for outside resources. https://parallel-arabic.com/stories

There is also a section for writing where you can practice writing

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Article URL: https://brainbaking.com/post/2024/04/error-handling-in-baby-toys/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39895184

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Tired of companies snooping through your DNS traffic? Don't you wish you could get advertisements with your DNS records?

Today we're introducing the innovative, privacy-focused, ad-supported DNS resolver - DN$! Traditional DNS resolvers provided by your internet service provider, cloudflare, or google could be tracking your internet activity and selling it to third-party data vendors. We at DN$ want to fix that and cut out these nefarious actors (until we've amassed a critical number of us

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Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/technology/openai-removes-sam-altmans-ownership-its-startup-fund-2024-04-01/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39895994

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Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39896423

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Article URL: https://predr.ag/blog/wifi-only-works-when-its-raining/

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Article URL: https://www.heraldscotland.com/business_hq/24222253.mind-blowing-theory-god-may-spark-radical-new-21st-century-religion/

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The Autograph Journey matches Sapphire Preferred in many categories, but comes up short on redemption options. That could change soon. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/does-wells-fargos-new-travel-card-beat-chase-sapphire-preferred-at-its-own-game/#ftag=CADf328eec

Boost your interest earnings with these top high-yield savings accounts. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/todays-best-savings-rates-april-1-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

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With budgets under pressure, now's the time to stock up on household items and earn credit towards a future purchase. https://www.cnet.com/deals/get-a-20-credit-when-you-grab-80-worth-of-p-g-essentials/#ftag=CADf328eec

Refinancing makes sense financially if you can get a lower interest rate on your home loan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/refinance-rates-slide-down-again-mortgage-refinance-rates-on-april-1-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

Mortgage interest rates are expected to keep inching downward, though they won't hit record lows again. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/rates-fall-for-prospective-buyers-mortgage-rates-on-april-1-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's crunch time if you still need to file your taxes, but this offer can help you hold onto more of your money. https://www.cnet.com/deals/nab-20-off-select-online-tax-prep-products-from-h-r-block/#ftag=CADf328eec

Are you owed a refund from 2021? File now because it won't be here for long. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/the-irs-owes-1b-in-refunds-to-940000-taxpayers-from-2021-how-to-claim-your-money/#ftag=CADf328eec

Time is running out to get your taxes filed on time, which means you need to decide whether you'll file your taxes or request a tax extension. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/only-2-weeks-left-until-taxes-are-due-how-to-file-a-tax-extension-in-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

Millions of low-income Americans could benefit from these alternative government programs, nonprofits and discounts. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/affordable-connectivity-program-ending-this-month-how-you-can-keep-internet-costs-low/#ftag=CADf328eec

These coffee machines make it easier than ever to get your coffee fix and now you can get one with up to 47% off. https://www.cnet.com/deals/get-your-coffee-fix-and-save-up-to-47-off-these-keurig-machines/#ftag=CADf328eec

With connected cooking tools and appliances engineered to do the hard parts for us, the American kitchen has never been smarter. But is anybody buying it? https://www.cnet.com/news/why-some-smart-kitchen-appliances-work-while-others-dont/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't miss out on this chance to snag the HP Envy 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop at BestBuy for just $650. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/only-a-few-days-left-to-save-400-on-this-hp-laptop/#ftag=CADf328eec

A known Windows malware was ported to Linux and found on endpoints across the world.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/linux-servers-targeted-by-dangerous-espionage-malware-as-windows-threat-makes-the-jump

Here's everything we know about the Meta Quest Pro 2 – including its rumored release date, price and specs.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/meta-quest-pro-2-everything-we-know-about-the-apple-vision-pro-competitor

This deal is no joke - LG's stunning 65-inch C3 OLED TV is on sale at Best Buy for a record-low $1,599.99.

https://www.techradar.com/televisions/not-a-joke-lgs-stunning-c3-oled-tv-drops-to-a-record-low-price-at-best-buy

Experts warn macOS users to exercise care when searching for software as search engine ads point to malicious sites.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/apple-macos-users-targeted-with-more-cyberattacks-via-dodgy-ads-and-websites

Don't be a fool and take advantage of this incredible Apple Watch 9 deal at Amazon, on sale for a record-low price of just $299.

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/dont-be-a-fool-buy-the-apple-watch-9-for-an-incredible-price-of-just-dollar299-at-amazon

Dropbox recently launched a new beta version of its app for Windows 11 and Windows 10 users. It lets users access files directly from the File Explorer or Taskbar.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/dropboxs-new-beta-app-brings-saved-files-to-the-file-explorer-and-taskbar-on-windows-11-for-easy-accessibility

Microsoft recently unveiled new tools for its Azure AI system designed to mitigate and counter prompt injection attacks and that can identify hallucination spells.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-doesnt-want-you-to-use-prompt-injection-attacks-to-trick-copilot-ai-into-spiraling-out-of-control-and-it-now-has-the-tool-to-prevent-this

The Photos app features a Copilot plugin. It will reportedly help with tasks like creating slideshows and setting the desktop background on your Windows PC.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/as-expected-microsoft-ships-copilot-to-the-photos-app-in-windows-11-to-help-create-slideshows-and-change-the-desktop-background-on-your-pc

Microsoft has quietly pulled Copilot AI from the Windows Server 2025 via a new update. It remains unclear why Microsoft pulled the plug on integrating Copilot into its Windows Server 2025 barely a month after making the addition.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/heres-the-one-place-microsoft-thinks-doesnt-need-copilot-ai-integration-across-its-wi

President Joe Biden's administration wants to further talks with tech companies on how to meet electricity needs for computing. Nuclear power seems to be the front runner for meeting the increasing demands of AI.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/us-govt-wants-to-talk-to-tech-companies-about-ai-electricity-demands-eyes-nuclea

US tech giants are keen for their Taiwanese manufacturing partners to set up in Mexico. The idea has proven attractive to giants like Foxconn and others, says the report, and geopolitics aside, it looks like a savvy move to have manufacturing that much closer and to benefit from the attractive USMCA free trade agreement.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-ind

Optimize your ecommerce product pages' title tags, product copy and meta descriptions with the help of Excel, ChatGPT and Grammarly. https://searchengineland.com/bulk-product-optimization-tips-tools-ecommerce-seo-438871

But it remains to be seen whether people will actually click on those links. Links are only available in the paid versions of ChatGPT. https://searchengineland.com/chatgpt-prominent-links-438901

Vehicle Listing Ads can boost your chances of generating high-quality leads by targeting high-value consumers at optimal times. https://searchengineland.com/google-vehicle-listing-ads-uk-denmark-france-438899

Although you may still have access to Google Ad Manager, you may find you can't access the most recent data. https://searchengineland.com/google-ad-manager-reach-report-issue-438906

Perplexity believes generative AI will eventually help it build even better targeting for advertisers to bid on high-value traffic. https://searchengineland.com/perplexity-plan-sell-ads-438904

Here's a good deal if you need a big chunk of storage space for a Nintendo Switch, Raspberry Pi or any other device that still accepts microSD cards: The 1TB version of

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I am returning to freelance website work after the end of a lengthy contract in an unrelated field. I am completely disconnected from current best practices on platforms & tools to build and maintain websites.

I have some local and national clients who have requested website overhauls, some from the ground up with a respectable budget (mostly national) and others under the single-page basic web presence umbrella with less money available (mostly local).

If you're a freelancer working wit

Article URL: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/29/bees-boom-colony-collapse/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39894351

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Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/what-i-learned-when-i-replaced-my-cheap-pi-5-pc-with-a-no-name-amazon-mini-desktop/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39894393

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Give your iPhone a fresh start by clearing your browser cache. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/spring-cleaning-clear-your-iphone-cache/#ftag=CADf328eec

Only hours remain to snag this deal to learn new languages for a fraction of the cost with Babbel. https://www.cnet.com/deals/last-chance-to-snag-a-lifetime-babbel-subscription-for-140/#ftag=CADf328eec

Buying a new tablet doesn't have to break the bank, and Samsung's Galaxy Tab A9 Plus proves that for just $170 right now. https://www.cnet.com/deals/bag-samsungs-galaxy-tab-a9-plus-for-just-170-today-saving-50/#ftag=CADf328eec

Google's latest phones are all on sale at Amazon, but we don't expect that to be the case for long. https://www.cnet.com/deals/amazon-slashed-googles-pixel-phone-prices-by-up-to-29-for-a-limited-time-only/#ftag=CADf328eec

These high APYs may be the best you'll find all year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/cd-rates-today-april-1-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

This lender offers a lowest-rate guarantee on its home equity loans and home equity lines of credit. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/third-federal-savings-loan/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Autograph Journey matches Sapphire Preferred in many categories, but comes up short on redemption options. That could change soon. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/credit-cards/does-wells-fargos-new-travel-card-beat-chase-sapphire-preferred-at-its-own-game/#ftag=CADf328eec

Customers slam GBK after fake email orders revealed to be April Fool's joke.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/gbk-slammed-after-april-fools-joke-raises-scam-fear

NYC’s AI chatbot has been giving business customers the wrong answers, with potentially serious legal consequences.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/a-new-york-business-chatbot-is-sending-out-particularly-bad-information

Oscar winners, Robert Downey Jr's big new show, and tons more are coming to Max in April 2024.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hbo-max/everything-new-on-max-in-april-2024

US House of Representatives bans Copilot on all Windows devices until a more appropriate government version launches.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/us-congress-bans-staff-from-using-microsoft-copilot

AI-powered attacks able to destabilize integrity and trust, so how can businesses stay one step ahead?

https://www.techradar.com/pro/protecting-digital-integrity-in-the-age-of-deepfakes-and-identity-fraud

Sensitive data on 73 million AT&T users was exposed, the company confirms.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/atandt-confirms-breached-data-was-its-own-resets-thousands-of-user-passwords

Learn how to authentically engage audiences, gather insights and repurpose UGC to boost visibility and search performance. https://searchengineland.com/advanced-tactics-seo-user-generated-content-438887

Struggling to rank on Google? Dive into 16 possible reasons why your page isn't making the cut and how to address them systematically. https://searchengineland.com/why-page-isnt-ranking-google-438882

Long before Gmail became smart enough to finish your sentences, Google’s now-ubiquitous email service was buttering up the public for a fate that defined the internet age: if you’re not paying for the product, you are the product.

When Gmail was announced on April 1, 2004, its lofty promises and the timing of its release

If you've missed picking up the latest Apple Watch in past sales, now's your chance. The

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Article URL: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/century-old-warnings-against-tsunamis-dot-japans-coastline-180956448/

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There are many options and opinions about, what is currently the recommended approach for running an LLM locally (e.g., on my 3090 24Gb)? Are options ‘idiot proof’ yet?

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It would take a major economic crisis for mortgage rates to fall that low again. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-predictions-the-new-normal-for-mortgage-rates/#ftag=CADf328eec

Your streaming bills could be a little high with Fallout, Dead Boy Detectives and the Shōgun finale arriving this month. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/sorry-april-streaming-is-kinda-heavy-you-should-keep-all-these-services/#ftag=CADf328eec

Some major mortgage rates moved down. Will rates continue to trend downward in 2024? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/rates-fall-for-prospective-buyers-mortgage-rates-on-april-1-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

From longer zooms to bigger sensors, here are the biggest rumors about Apple's next camera phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-16-camera-rumors-all-the-buzz-surrounding-apples-camera-upgrades/#ftag=CADf328eec

There's an important distinction between using AI to generate content and to answer questions. https://www.cnet.com/tech/hallucinations-why-ai-makes-stuff-up-and-whats-being-done-about-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Microsoft Teams will now be unbundled from Office globally following EU antitrust investigations – could it be to prevent future fines?

https://www.techradar.com/pro/big-news-microsoft-teams-will-now-be-completely-separate-from-the-rest-of-office

A newly filed Apple patent suggests improvements are coming to the way routes get figured out.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/apple-maps-could-soon-make-it-easier-for-you-to-find-routes-and-gas

Hulu's April schedule is here, and it's nothing short of diverse titles from a range of genres. Here's a full list of movies and shows coming to Hulu in April 2024.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hulu/everything-new-on-hulu-in-april-2024

Hackers know the importance of backups in a ransomware attack and are likely to target them.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/ransomware-attackers-are-increasingly-targeting-backups-so-make-sure-yours-are-protected