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Best robot lawn mower deals during Prime Day 2025
Great deals on robotic pool cleaners during Prime Day 2025
Best Prime Day deals on office chairs and standing desks
Best Prime Day deals on SSDs and storage
Best Prime Day 2025 deals on security cameras and video doorbells
Best Prime Day deals on Thunderbolt docks and USB-C hubs
Philips Hue lights are up to 42% off for Prime Day
Best monitor deals for Prime Day 2025: OLED, home office, and more
Best Prime Day deals on battery chargers and power banks
Best Prime Day PC computer deals: Gaming & mainstream desktops
Best Prime Day 2025 deals on Chromebooks
Best Prime Day laptop deals: Gaming notebooks, 2-in-1s, and more
Best Amazon Prime Day tech deals: Great sales chosen by experts
Best USB flash drive deals for Prime Day 2025: Cheap storage on the go
Best Prime Day mini PC deals: Big savings on tiny computers
Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for $35 this Prime Day

If you already plan on using Prime Day as an excuse to upgrade your home theater, Amazon has a great deal on one of its premium streaming dongles that could be the perfect thing to complete your setup. The

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Pick up this Roomba combo robot vacuum and mop for nearly half off during Amazon Prime Day

It's that time of year again when Amazon is hosting deals on everything from wireless earbuds to air fryers. Prime Day this year will run for four days with deep price cuts on smart home gadgets, including the

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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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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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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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