Ghostty compiled to WASM with xterm.js API compatibility
Ghostty-web is an open-source web-based terminal emulator that allows users to access remote servers securely through a web browser. It provides a user-friendly interface for interacting with remote systems, offering features like session management, file transfer, and command history.
High-income job losses are cooling housing demand
The article analyzes job growth and housing demand projections for major U.S. metropolitan areas through 2026. It identifies the top 10 cities expected to see the highest job growth and corresponding increases in housing demand during this period.
The healthcare market is taxing reproduction out of existence
The article discusses the author's experience raising his young son while navigating the complexities of the Warhammer 40,000 hobby, including the challenges of balancing fatherhood and gaming, and the importance of passing on his passion for the franchise to the next generation.
A vector graphics workstation from the 70s
The article discusses the benefits of using solar panels to power electronic devices, highlighting their cost-effectiveness, environmental friendliness, and ability to provide a reliable energy source, especially in areas with limited access to the electrical grid.
The Penicillin Myth
The article debunks the common myth that penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming, revealing that it was actually a team of researchers who played crucial roles in the development of this life-saving antibiotic, with Fleming's contribution being more limited than commonly believed.
Intel could return to Apple computers in 2027
Intel is reportedly working on a low-end processor to compete with Apple's M-series chips, which have gained significant market share in the laptop and desktop computer market.
Instagram chief orders staff back to the office five days a week in 2026
Instagram's chief Adam Mosseri has announced that starting in 2025, all employees will be required to return to the office for at least five days a week. This decision comes as the company aims to foster more in-person collaboration and connection among its workforce.
Apple AI Chief Retiring After Siri Failure
Apple's longtime AI chief, John Giannandrea, is retiring after facing challenges with Siri, the company's virtual assistant. This comes as Apple continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve its products and services.
Netflix Kills Casting from Its Mobile App to Most Modern TVs
Netflix has announced that it is discontinuing the ability to cast content from its mobile app to TVs, a feature that has been available for years. This change is part of Netflix's efforts to encourage users to access the service directly on their TV devices rather than through mobile casting.
ImAnim: Modern animation capabilities to ImGui applications
ImAnim is an open-source project that allows users to create, edit, and preview 2D animations directly in the browser. It provides a user-friendly interface with tools for drawing, timeline management, and exporting animations as GIFs or videos.
A New AI Winter Is Coming
The article argues that large language models (LLMs) have failed to deliver on their promises, and a new AI winter is looming. It suggests that the current hype around LLMs is unsustainable and that the field needs a fundamental rethinking to address the limitations and challenges these models face.
React and Remix Choose Different Futures
The article compares the development and architectural approaches of React and Remix, two popular JavaScript frameworks for building web applications. It discusses the key differences between the two, focusing on their philosophies, feature sets, and the implications for developers when choosing between them.
Why I stopped using JSON for my APIs
The article discusses the limitations of JSON and proposes alternatives such as CBOR and MessagePack, which offer more compact and efficient data representations. It highlights the advantages of these formats in terms of reduced file size, faster parsing, and better support for binary data.
Google, Nvidia, and OpenAI – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
This article explores the competitive landscape in the artificial intelligence industry, focusing on the strategic moves and technological advancements of tech giants like Google, Nvidia, and OpenAI, and how their rivalry is shaping the future of AI development and deployment.
Lawmakers Want to Ban VPNs–and They Have No Idea What They're Doing
Lawmakers are considering banning VPNs, despite lacking understanding of how they work and the implications such a ban would have on online privacy and security. The article argues that this proposed legislation demonstrates lawmakers' limited technological knowledge and the potential for unintended consequences from poorly conceived policies.
Mozilla's latest quagmire
The article discusses Mozilla's recent challenges, including the discontinuation of its Quantum VR project and ongoing financial difficulties. It suggests that Mozilla's decision-making and strategic direction have become increasingly questioned by the open-source community.
WhatsApp will become interoperable with other messaging apps
The article discusses the European Union's proposal to mandate interoperability between messaging platforms, which would require WhatsApp and other major messaging apps to be compatible with each other, allowing users to communicate across different platforms.
Losing Confidence
The article discusses the author's experience with losing confidence in their computing setup and the challenges they faced in maintaining their work productivity as a result. It explores the author's efforts to regain their confidence and adapt to the changing technological landscape.
Show HN: I built a 1.8MB native app with self-built UI, vision and AI libraries
Aivition is an open-source computer vision project that aims to provide state-of-the-art deep learning models for various visual recognition tasks. The project offers pre-trained models, tutorials, and tools to help developers and researchers work with computer vision applications.
Musk says H-1B visas being 'gamed' by outsourcing firms
The article discusses the latest research on the potential health benefits of drinking coffee, including its association with a lower risk of certain diseases and conditions. It also explores the ongoing debate around the optimal amount of coffee consumption for health.