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Ropey – A UTF8 text rope for manipulating and editing large text

Article URL: https://github.com/cessen/ropey Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42711966 Points: 173 # Comments: 73

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Here’s what will happen to the TikTok app if it shuts down this Sunday

If TikTok is banned on January 19, users in the U.S. could see their access abruptly shut off, but they'll be able to retrieve their personal data.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

US will ban cancer-linked Red Dye No. 3 in cereal and other foods

Article URL: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-15/us-fda-to-ban-red-dye-no-3-rfk-went-after-due-to-cancer-link Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42711556 Points: 215 # Comments: 376

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

The Nokia Design Archive has 20-plus years of never-before-seen images, sketches and strategy

It's an understatement to say that cell phones have evolved in the 30-plus years since they entered mainstream society. But, despite all the stuff our smart phones offer, they'll never hit the same way those early models did. Now, there's an opportunity to step back in time, thanks to the new digital Nokia Design Archive sharing sketches, photos, interviews and videos spanning from the mid-1990s to 2017. Aalto...

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Modern JavaScript for Django developers

Article URL: https://www.saaspegasus.com/guides/modern-javascript-for-django-developers/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42711387 Points: 141 # Comments: 83

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Axios partners with OpenAI, forgetting the scorpion stung the frog

Axios is expanding its local newsletter presence from 30 to 34 cities. The catch? OpenAI is funding it. In its continued pretense of benefiting newsrooms, OpenAI has partnered with Axiosin a three-year deal to cover Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Kansas City, Missouri; Boulder, Colorado; and Huntsville, Alabama. What does OpenAI get in exchange for its funding? Oh, just the ability to use Axios content to answer users'...

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

The Galaxy S25 just got a tough new competitor a week before its release

The Samsung Galaxy S25 is almost here, but a week before its release, Honor has released a striking competitor with the Honor Magic 7 Pro.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

3 underrated shows on Peacock you need to watch in January 2025

A heartwarming comedy, an enigmatic AI, and a recent crime drama are our picks for the three underrated shows on Peacock you need to watch in January.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

The Best Time Management Apps: iOS, Android, and Desktop

Make the most of every 24 hours.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Google is making AI in Gmail and Docs free, but raising the price of Workspace

Article URL: https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/15/24343794/google-workspace-ai-features-free Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42710978 Points: 104 # Comments: 150

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

TikTok might go for a total shutdown in the US on Sunday

TikTok is preparing for a shutdown in the United States on Sunday, but it might be more radical than user expected.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

NVIDIA's AI NPCs are a nightmare

The rise of AI NPCs has felt like a looming threat for years, as if developers couldn't wait to dump human writers and offload NPC conversations to generative AI models. At CES 2025, NVIDIA made it plainly clear the technology was right around the corner. PUBG developer Krafton, for instance, plans to use NVIDIA's ACE (Avatar Cloud Engine) to power AI companions, which will assist and banter with you during matches....

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

LinkedIn wants you to apply for fewer jobs

If you know anyone in the job market right now, then you’ve probably heard stories about just how tough it can be to even land an interview. Part of the problem, according to LinkedIn, is that too many people are applying for jobs they aren’t actually qualified for, which makes it harder for good candidates to stand out. The company is hoping its new AI-powered β€œJob Match” feature can help address some of that...

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

I’m a parent of two. Here’s why I think Pinwheel’s kids’ smartwatch is brilliant

Pinwheel isn't the first kid's smartwatch to hit the scene, but it is the newest β€”and looks like it could be one of the most impressive yet.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Snap up the HP Omen with RTX 4070 while it has a $500 discount

The HP Omen is a good looking gaming laptop with some great hardware. It's currently on sale at HP making it much more affordable than before.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Nvidia says the RTX 5080 is β€˜about’ 15% faster than the RTX 4080 without DLSS

Nvidia has provided some more concrete performance estimates for its upcoming RTX 50-series graphics cards without DLSS turned on.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

From a $20K soundbar to a $200 speaker set, these are the best audio products of CES 2025

CES might not be an audio-focused tech event, but there were plenty of cool products on hand.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Nvidia just announced an app that every PC gamer should install

Nvidia's Project G-Assist is coming in February, and it already has a ton of promise for PC gamers.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Microsoft introduces new β€˜pay-as-you-go’ AI agents

Microsoft has released its AI agents feature, small models designed to automate repetitive business tasks, to all of its commercial customers.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 13, Aura Edition) Review: Ultra Light

The standard bearer of ultralight laptops gets smaller than everβ€”but performance and battery life remain elusive.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

AMD has just quietly launched its cheapest CPU

AMD just quietly launched a new CPU, once again dipping into the previous generation.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

The ever-popular Dell XPS 13 has a massive $700 discount today

The Dell XPS 13 is one of the best laptops around and this particular model with a great screen and plenty of RAM is $700 off for a limited time.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

North Korea stole $659 million in crypto assets last year, the US says

The United States, Japan and South Korea have issued a warning against North Korean threat actors, who are actively and aggressively targeting the cryptocurrency industry. In their joint advisory, the countries said threat actor groups affiliated with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) continue to stage numerous cybercrime campaigns to steal cryptocurrency. Those bad actors β€” including the Lazarus hacking...

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

NYT Crossword: answers for Wednesday, January 15

The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough! If you're stuck, we're here to help with a list of today's clues and answers.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Wednesday, January 15

The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Wednesday, January 15

Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

DJI will no longer block US users from flying drones in restricted areas

DJI has lifted its geofence that prevents users in the US from flying over restricted areas like nuclear power plants, airports and wildfires, the company wrote in a blog post on Monday. As of January 13th, areas previously called "restricted zones" or no-fly zones will be shown as "enhanced warning zones" that correspond to designated Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) areas. DJI's Fly app will display a warning...

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Hinge launches AI-driven prompt feedback to help users write better profiles

Hinge rolls out new AI-powered feature so users can write better responses to prompts on their profiles.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

The Crazy Nokia Designs That Never Saw the Light of Day

The Nokia Design Archive features some of the company’s wackier mobile ideas, including wearables, a touchscreen credit card, and a phone that lets you feel the texture of images.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

TikTok preparing for U.S. shut-off on Sunday

Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/technology/tiktok-preparing-us-shut-off-sunday-information-reports-2025-01-15/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42710339 Points: 456 # Comments: 1321

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

How to use Genmoji on iOS 18

How to use Genmoji on iOS 18

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

AI Agents Are Here. How Much Should We Let Them Do?

WIRED’s advice columnist cracks open the publication’s archive to consider past promises about AI agents, and to get some advice on how we can use automation while retaining our humanity.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Upgrade your tablet setup with this Fire Max 11 bundle deal

This Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet bundle normally retails for $404.97. As of Jan. 15, it's on sale for $329.99 at Amazon.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

How to watch Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Clippers online

Live stream Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

How to watch Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers online

Live stream Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Published on: January 15, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable