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Gall's Law states that a complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked. It suggests that successful systems often start small and grow over time, rather than being designed as fully complex systems from the beginning.

The article discusses the potential trajectory of AI technology by 2025, focusing on the concept of 'gestalt' - the emergence of coherent, general intelligence that exceeds the capabilities of current narrow AI systems. It explores the implications and challenges of this potential development.

We've built a domain brainstorm experience with WebGPU-powered in-browser LLM pure client-side inference, seems working pretty well. Not on par with ChatGPT/Gemini for sure, but good enough for this use case.

A few benefits

1. Running on pure client side, privacy friendly 2. Free - no credits needed, no API keys, nothing. User device pays the computation 3. Interoperable - you can let it come up with direction of ideas.

QQ: What are a few ideas you think it could be used for? QQ: If on-device LLM becomes much more powerful, what are things it can do before they are less powerful?

Looking for a good HN client, preferably mobile. I mostly read on my phone during commutes and want something faster than the mobile web interface. Priorities: clean reading experience, good comment threading, offline/save for later. Bonus if it syncs read state across devices. I've tried the official HN mobile site but it's clunky. What are you using?

The article discusses the benefits of mesh-oriented sharding, a database architecture that distributes data across multiple nodes in a flexible and scalable way. It highlights how this approach can improve performance, availability, and resilience compared to traditional sharding methods.

This article introduces a free tool that allows users to upscale low-quality or old photos without having to pay for expensive software. The tool, called Upscaler, uses AI technology to enhance the resolution and quality of images, making it a convenient option for those looking to breathe new life into their old photos.

Hi HN,

I built dabuun (https://dabuun.com/), a tool that turns a single line of text into a ready-to-post social media video.

Instead of manually editing video timelines, dabuun takes a short description and automatically creates: - plot and script - scenes and images (anime or realistic) - voiceover - subtitles - final rendered video

It supports both Japanese and English and can format for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram with the right aspect ratios. It also keeps character appearance consistent across scenes using AI-generated references, so your “main character” doesn’t change every cut.

This is meant for: - people who find video production exhausting or too time-consuming - people who only have a smartphone and no recording/editing gear - creators, educators, and storytellers who want to focus on ideas, not tools

Why I built it A while ago I made some YouTube videos manually, and it was mentally and physically draining. I wanted something that would let more people turn simple ideas into content without needing video skills or equipment. Long term, I’d like to make it easier for anyone, anywhere, to create monetizable content with just a phone and an idea—and maybe help reduce the current imbalance in the creator economy.

Tech stack - Frontend: Next.js - Infra: Vercel, GCP

Known limitations / next steps - Script quality still needs work; I want better story structure and pacing - I’d like to add “consulting” features that suggest how to improve your video for each platform - Longer term: evolve into a platform where creators can manage and publish content, not just generate single videos

I’d really appreciate any feedback, especially from people who actually try generating a video: - Does the output feel good enough to post as-is? - What feels off or low quality? - What would you need to trust this for your real content?

Thanks for reading, and I’m happy to answer any questions.

The article explores the concept of productivity obsession, highlighting how the relentless pursuit of productivity can lead to burnout, stress, and a loss of balance in life. It encourages a more mindful approach to productivity, emphasizing the importance of self-care, work-life balance, and finding joy in the process rather than solely focusing on the end result.

The article discusses the latest update for Easel Games, a platform for creating and playing interactive digital stories. It highlights new features and improvements, including expanded character creation options, enhanced storytelling tools, and a growing community of creators.

The article examines a military wreath charity that exclusively purchases its wreaths from the farm of its founders, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest and transparency in the nonprofit sector.

This article discusses the importance of integration testing in Python, providing an overview of different types of integration tests and best practices for implementing them effectively.

The article discusses the challenges of building a high-performance exchange order book system and explores using distributed logs as a solution. It examines the advantages of this approach, including improved scalability, fault tolerance, and data consistency.

The article reports that humanoid robots showcased at an Iranian technology expo were actually people dressed in costumes, highlighting the country's technological limitations and the need to present an illusion of advanced robotics capabilities.

The article discusses 'React2Shell', a tool that allows developers to create React components that can be used directly in the command line interface. It highlights the benefits of this approach, such as increased flexibility and reusability of UI components across different development environments.

The article discusses a new Linux-based platform called ELISA that aims to enable users to update their cars at home by 2027, providing more flexibility and control over vehicle software and features.

This article is a book review of 'Goethe: A Life in Ideas' by Matthew Bell, which explores the life and influential ideas of the renowned German writer, philosopher, and scientist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The review delves into Goethe's multifaceted intellectual and creative legacy, and how it continues to shape various fields of study.

7-Eleven Inc. agreed to pay a record $45 million penalty to settle an FTC antitrust case alleging the company violated a previous order by acquiring 293 convenience stores, thereby reducing competition in certain markets.

The article explores the history and cultural significance of automats and cafeterias in New York City, once popular dining establishments that provided affordable, convenient, and innovative food service before the rise of fast-food chains.

Indigenous leaders from Canada are visiting Australia to protest against the country's natural gas industry, which they claim is damaging their traditional lands and contributing to climate change. The protest is part of a growing international movement of indigenous communities challenging the environmental impact of fossil fuel extraction.

The article provides an overview of the author's personal website, which covers a range of topics including programming, technology, and personal reflections. It offers a glimpse into the author's diverse interests and experiences.

Google Fiber announces plans to roll out a 20 Gigabit per second internet service by 2025, significantly increasing the available internet speeds for its customers.

The article discusses the concept of 'metacode', which refers to the underlying structure or framework that enables the creation and manipulation of code. It explores how metacode can be used to enhance the development process and improve code management and organization.

Octopii is a Rust-based framework that aims to simplify the deployment and management of containerized applications. It provides a declarative configuration model, automated infrastructure provisioning, and integration with popular container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

The article presents a study on the development of a new biomaterial for tissue engineering, which combines silk fibroin with a synthetic polymer to create a flexible, biocompatible scaffold that supports the growth and differentiation of human stem cells into various cell types, with potential applications in regenerative medicine.

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