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Show HN: I built an LLM chat app because we shouldn't need 10 AI subscriptions

I'm lost between ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini... which subscriptions to take? With Cursor and all these specific AI tools, I just wanted one simple chat app where I can use any model and pay only when I use it.

Couldn't find one, so I built one.

Pay only for what you use. Your prompts and docs, knowledge bases work with every model - no more copy-pasting between apps.

Started as a personal project, but thought someone else might benefit from this too.

20d | Hacker news
Should You Skip the Iced Coffee This Summer Because of Dehydration?

It's been reported that Americans should stop drinking coffee in the summer heat. We reached out to experts to see if that's true. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/should-skip-iced-coffee-summer-dehydration/#ftag=CADf328eec

20d | cnet.com
Prime Day Regrets? My Secret to Returning Amazon Items for Free

If your Prime Day purchase doesn't meet your standards, here's how to get a refund and return the item for free. https://www.cnet.com/tech/prime-day-regrets-my-secret-to-returning-amazon-items-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

20d | cnet.com
A Week of Symfony #967 (July 7–13, 2025)

This week, Symfony unveiled the Symfony AI initiative, a set of components and bundles designed to bring powerful AI capabilities directly into your PHP applications. In addition, we published travel and lodging tips for the SymfonyCon Amsterdam 2025 conference.… https://symfony.com/blog/a-week-of-symfony-967-july-7-13-2025?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

21d | Symfony
Show HN: I made a JSFiddle-style playground to test and share prompts fast

I built this out of frustration as I lead the development of AI features at Yola.com.

Prompt testing should be simple and straightforward. All I wanted was a simple way to test prompts with variables and jinja2 templates across different models, ideally somthing I could open during a call, run few tests, and share results with my team. But every tool I tried hit me with a clunky UI, required login and API keys, or forced a lengthy setup process.

And that's not all.

Then came the pricin

21d | Hacker news
Nvidia Kepler s nouveau výrazně zrychlí, GNOME vylepšuje digitální wellbeing

Vydání LibreOffice 25.8 RC1, nová vývojová verze Wine 10.12 a EGL backend pro X11, týden v KDE o Plasmě 6.5, GNOME s nástrojem pro konverzi barev, Blender 4.5 RC1 s výrazně vylepšenou podporou API Vulkan. https://www.root.cz/clanky/nvidia-kepler-s-nouveau-vyrazne-zrychli-gnome-vylepsuje-digitalni-wellbeing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

21d | root.cz
The Cult of the Lamb comic is coming back with the Schism Special this fall

We're officially getting more of the Cult of the Lamb comic expansion. Following last year's miniseries, which built on the game's existing lore and injected some real emotional depth, writer Alex Paknadel and artist Troy Little are returning to the story of the Lamb and their followers in a one-shot 48-page issue that's due out in the fall from Oni Press. Cult of the Lamb: Schism Special #1 will be available on October 29 for $8, with covers by Troy Little and Peach Momoko,

21d | Engadget
I Accidentally Learned Just How Durable the Galaxy Z Flip 7 Is

Commentary: Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 comes with a welcome overhaul to its design. And I can definitely vouch for the new phone's sturdiness. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-accidentally-learned-just-how-durable-the-galaxy-z-flip-7-is/#ftag=CADf328eec

21d | cnet.com
6 Foods Science Shows Are More Hydrating Than Water

Are you getting enough water? Experts also recommend packing your diet with these electrolyte-rich foods to in order to meet your daily hydration goals. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/6-foods-science-shows-are-more-hydrating-than-water/#ftag=CADf328eec

21d | cnet.com
Grok team apologizes for the chatbot's 'horrific behavior' and blames 'MechaHitler' on a bad update

The team behind Grok has issued a rare apology and explanation of what went wrong after X's chatbot began spewing antisemitic and pro-Nazi rhetoric earlier this week, at one point even

21d | Engadget
Nintendo reportedly bans Switch 2 user playing preowned game cards

You might have to be extra careful who you buy your used Nintendo Switch game cards from if you don't want to get mistakenly banned. A Nintendo Switch 2 owner posted on Reddit that

21d | Engadget
Show HN: DesignArena – crowdsourced benchmark for AI-generated UI/UX

I’ve been using AI to generate some repetitive frontend (guilty), and while most outputs felt vibe-coded, some results were surprisingly good. So I cleaned it up and made a ranking game out of it with friends, and you can check it out here: https://www.designarena.ai/vote

/vote: Your prompt will be answered by four random, anonymous models. You pick the one you prefer and crown the winner, tournament-style.

/leaderboard: See th

21d | Hacker news
Meta reportedly closes deal to buy AI voice replicator PlayAI

Meta has finalized the agreement to purchase Play AI, a startup based in California providing users with an AI voice cloning tool, according to Bloomberg. The news organizati

21d | Engadget
This HDMI mod lets you play Nintendo Switch Lite on a big screen

If you can't get your hands on the latest Nintendo Switch 2, you might be able to keep the FOMO at bay in the meantime with a clever mod for your Switch Lite. Retro Remake's co-founder, Taki Udon, posted a video showing off a working version of the SUPER5 OLED Touch HDMI mod. As the lengthy name suggests, this third-party mo

21d | Engadget
Show HN: BinaryRPC – Lightweight WebSocket-based RPC framework in modern C++

Hi HN,

I’m a recent CS graduate. During the past few months I wrote BinaryRPC, an open-source RPC framework in modern C++20 focused on low-latency, binary WebSocket messaging.

Why I built it * Wanted first-class session support, pluggable QoS levels and a simple middleware chain (global, specific, multi handler) without extra JSON/XML parsing. * Easy developer experience

A quick feature list * Binary WebSocket frames – minimal overhead * Built-in session layer (login / reconnect / hear

21d | Hacker news
The Best Co-op Games for Every Situation

Whether you're hitting a couch co-op sesh or logging in with three other people, try picking up one of these co-op titles. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/the-best-co-op-games-for-every-situation/#ftag=CADf328eec

21d | cnet.com
 NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, July 13 (game #497)

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-13-july-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, July 13 (game #763)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-13-july-2025

The best Prime Day Apple deals on iPads, AirPods, MacBooks and more still available today

There’s a reason Apple gear is so in demand. After reviewing nearly every major device out there, our current favorite laptop, smartwatch, tablet and

21d | Engadget
The best Amazon Prime Day deals under $50 that you can still get today

Big ticket items like TVs and iPads might get the lion’s share of the attention during Amazon Prime Day, but you can often find affordable tech on sale for even less, too. Despite the sale being over for the summer, some of that budget-friendly tech is still available today and on sale. We’ve combed through the pages (and pages) of discounts to find the brands and gadgets that we at Engadget actually recommend. We’ve also linked back to our

21d | Engadget
The best Amazon Prime Day TV deals from Sony, LG, Samsung and others still available today

Amazon Prime Day is always a great time to consider a TV upgrade (aside from Black Friday, of course). While the prices for big screen TVs have fallen quite a bit over the years, even for coveted tech like OLED, there’s always room for additional discounts.

July Prime Day may be over now, but we’re still seeing prices slashed on Samsung, Sony and

21d | Engadget
Futureproof Fiber Gives Homeowners an Edge, but Access Isn't Always Fair

If you have fiber broadband, your home might be worth more. But a lack of equitable access puts people at a disadvantage for building wealth. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/futureproof-fiber-advantage-for-homeowners-but-access-is-often-unequal/#ftag=CADf328eec

21d | cnet.com
I Will Text You the Best Daily Deals for Free Every Day, Here’s How to Join

Major shopping events get all of the hype, but I and my team are dedicated to help you save money on tech, home essentials and more every day -- and you can get them directly on your phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-will-text-you-the-best-daily-deals-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

21d | cnet.com
 These 5 free add-ons make Minecraft Bedrock Edition feel brand new

Five free Bedrock add-ons that totally shake up survival, crafting, and provide some chaos. Best of all, it doesn't cost anything to freshen up gameplay this way.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-bedrock-will-feel-brand-new-with-these-5-free-game-changing-addons