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APPark.ai is an AI-powered parking platform that helps drivers find and pay for parking spots in real-time, while also assisting parking lot owners in managing their facilities more efficiently through data-driven insights.

I got tired of paying $30/month for Envato, so I spent 3 years curating my own local library of motion graphics and overlays. I'm releasing it today.

It's $5 for the pack, or $49 if you want the Resell Rights to start your own shop."

The article explores the concept of helical time, where time is not linear but instead spirals, and how this perception can impact the way children experience and relate to time. It delves into the potential benefits and challenges this perspective on time can bring to a child's development and understanding of the world.

The article discusses the ongoing performance issues with OpenSSL, a widely used cryptographic library, and the efforts by the OpenSSL team to address these concerns, including potential solutions and their impact on performance and security.

The article discusses the L1TF (L1 Terminal Fault) vulnerability, a security flaw in Intel CPUs that can be exploited to access sensitive data. It provides an overview of the vulnerability, the latest research and updates on the issue, as well as mitigation strategies and potential impact on users.

The article explores the potential impact of AI on search engine optimization (SEO), highlighting both the opportunities and challenges that AI-powered tools may present for digital marketers and content creators in optimizing their online presence and improving search rankings.

The article discusses the Spectre vulnerability, which allows malicious actors to extract sensitive data from cloud computing environments by exploiting CPU speculative execution. It highlights the real-world implications of this vulnerability and the challenges in mitigating such attacks.

Scammers in China are using AI-generated images to fraudulently obtain refunds from e-commerce platforms, exploiting the ability of AI to create convincing fake images that appear to show damaged goods.

Wizardflow Image Assistant is a Chrome extension that provides AI-powered image editing and enhancement capabilities, allowing users to quickly edit and improve their images with a variety of tools and filters.

Hi HN, I’m Oscar, a Year 8 student from Australia who enjoys messing around with computers and AI.

I recently built an AI detector to build on my skills in computer science. I entered the prototype into the Oliphant Science Awards which is a local science competition (writing a 4000-word report on the methodology) and ended up winning, so I decided to polish it into a real web service that the world can make use of.

I noticed that schools and businesses are rushing to use AI detectors, but most commercial tools require you to send full, plaintext documents to cloud servers. For researchers or IP-sensitive work, sending data unencrypted to a third party (who might use it for training) is a major privacy risk. Additionally, current commercial AI detectors aren't very transparent and are unable to tell you why they come to a conclusion. I wanted to build something that helps people make informed decisions based on as much information as possible, not tell them a simple percentage with nothing to back it up.

I built Veredict to be secure and private: 1. The browser generates a one-time AES-256 key and encrypts the text locally using the Web Crypto API. 2. This AES key is encrypted using the server’s RSA public key. 3. The encrypted payload is sent to my backend (Python/FastAPI running on Modal serverless GPUs). 4. We decrypt in memory only for the split-second of inference. The plaintext is never saved to a database.

The detection logic uses an ensemble of 4 models (including statistical analysis of perplexity/burstiness and a fine-tuned BERT model) to output a confidence score.

A note on the login: I know HN prefers demos without sign-ups. Since I am a student paying for the GPU compute out of a limited budget, I strictly require Google Auth to prevent bots from draining my credits. I hope you understand.

The app provides a free daily quota (250 words) so you can test the architecture.

Link: https://veredictlabs.com

I'd really appreciate feedback on basically anything regarding my project :)

The article argues that effective altruists should embrace a broader range of causes beyond just donating to highly effective charities. It suggests that effective altruists should also consider other impactful ways to make a difference, such as pursuing careers in high-leverage roles or promoting beneficial ideas and policies.

Build better habits. No stress. No account. 100% free & offline.

Intended to be used on your phone - as it keeps all storage local there.

I've felt the need for a simple & nice habit tracker for a long time, that keeps all your data local.

So I built it and made it available as a free tool.

(Disclaimer: in the context of another SaaS product, so it has some branding & small reminders to that in there.)

Only static html, all data is saved in localstorage. Notification work, but only if you keep the webpage open.

Open to suggestions, feedback, ...

The article explores how marathon runners can develop effective coping strategies to manage the physical and mental challenges of long-distance running. It provides insights into techniques such as mental imagery, self-talk, and mindfulness that can help runners maintain focus and resilience throughout the marathon.

The article explores the science behind the decision to speak out or self-censor, examining the cognitive and social factors that influence this choice. It discusses how individuals navigate the balance between expressing their views and avoiding potential consequences or social backlash.

Italy's antitrust authority fined Apple 10 million euros for misleading marketing practices related to the water-resistance feature of certain iPhone models, highlighting concerns over companies' claims about product capabilities.

The article discusses the tomato-potato hybrid plant, known as the 'Tomtato', which can produce both tomatoes and potatoes from a single plant. The Tomtato is a unique horticultural innovation that allows home gardeners to grow two different crops in one space.

I built ClearTok after helping friends clean up old reposts on their TikTok accounts. Manually unreposting dozens of videos was tedious, so I built a small browser-based tool that automates the process.

It runs locally in the browser and doesn’t require uploading videos or credentials to a server. The goal is to make account cleanup simple and fast.

I’d really appreciate any feedback, especially from people who’ve built creator tools or browser extensions.

Tech startups are providing free nicotine pouches to employees in an effort to boost productivity and focus, citing potential benefits such as improved cognitive function and reduced stress. However, experts caution that these products carry health risks and may promote addiction.

The article discusses the concept of inflection, which refers to the changes made to the form of a word to indicate its grammatical function. It explores how inflection is used in different languages and the significance of understanding inflectional patterns in linguistic analysis.

The article explores the potential future of large language models (LLMs) by 2025, discussing advancements in areas such as model scaling, prompt engineering, multimodality, and ethical considerations surrounding the responsible development and deployment of these technologies.