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Self-hosting my photos with Immich
birdculture 6 days ago

Self-hosting my photos with Immich

The article discusses the author's experience in self-hosting their photo collection using Immich, an open-source personal photo management platform. It covers the setup process, key features, and the author's perspective on the advantages of self-hosting over cloud-based photo services.

michael.stapelberg.ch
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Have I been Flocked? – Check if your license plate is being watched
pkaeding about 6 hours ago

Have I been Flocked? – Check if your license plate is being watched

The article explores the phenomenon of 'flocking' on social media, where users coordinate to mass-report or target specific accounts, leading to account suspensions or bans. It discusses the potential consequences and implications of this coordinated harassment tactic.

haveibeenflocked.com
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meetpateltech about 17 hours ago

Cloudflare outage on December 5, 2025

This article discusses a major global internet outage that occurred on December 5, 2025, caused by a combination of factors including a solar flare, undersea cable disruptions, and data center failures. It examines the impact of the outage on businesses and individuals, as well as the lessons learned and steps taken to improve internet resilience in the future.

blog.cloudflare.com
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Guy Built a Compact Camera Using an Optical Mouse
PaulHoule 3 days ago

Guy Built a Compact Camera Using an Optical Mouse

The article describes how a man created a compact camera using an optical mouse, combining everyday technology in an innovative way to capture images.

petapixel.com
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pillars 6 days ago

Making tiny 0.1cc two stroke engine from scratch

youtu.be
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YouTube
speckx about 11 hours ago

Leaving Intel

The article discusses Brendan Gregg's decision to leave Intel after a decade of work, citing the company's changing direction and his desire to explore new opportunities. It provides insights into his experience and the factors that led to his departure.

brendangregg.com
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PalmOS on FisherPrice Pixter Toy
dmitrygr about 6 hours ago

PalmOS on FisherPrice Pixter Toy

The article discusses the development of rePalm, a project that aims to create a low-cost and open-source alternative to Palm OS devices. It explores the technical details of the project, including the use of a Raspberry Pi and a custom screen and hardware design.

dmitry.gr
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Gemini 3 Pro: the frontier of vision AI
xnx about 17 hours ago

Gemini 3 Pro: the frontier of vision AI

Google announces the Gemini 3 Pro vision, a new chip that enhances machine learning performance and efficiency for mobile devices. The article highlights the chip's improved neural network inference capabilities and its potential to enable more advanced AI applications on smartphones and other mobile platforms.

blog.google
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Infracost (YC W21) is hiring Sr Node Eng to make $600B/yr cloud spend proactive
akh about 2 hours ago

Infracost (YC W21) is hiring Sr Node Eng to make $600B/yr cloud spend proactive

Infracost is seeking a Senior Product Engineer with expertise in Node.js to join their team. The role involves building and maintaining Infracost's cloud cost estimation tools, with opportunities to work on new features and improve the product's architecture and performance.

ycombinator.com
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meetpateltech about 20 hours ago

Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros

Netflix has announced plans to acquire Warner Bros., a major media and entertainment company. The acquisition would allow Netflix to expand its content library and strengthen its position in the streaming industry.

about.netflix.com
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PaulHoule about 11 hours ago

Adenosine on the common path of rapid antidepressant action: The coffee paradox

The article explores the potential of brain-computer interfaces in assisting individuals with severe motor impairments, focusing on the development and evaluation of a minimally invasive, wireless brain-computer interface system for cursor control and communication.

genomicpress.kglmeridian.com
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Frinkiac – 3M "The Simpsons" Screencaps
GlumWoodpecker 4 days ago

Frinkiac – 3M "The Simpsons" Screencaps

Frinkiac is a searchable database that allows users to easily find and share screenshots from the popular animated TV series The Simpsons. The website provides a powerful tool for fans to quickly locate and explore memorable moments from the show.

frinkiac.com
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fs_software 3 days ago

Ivan Sutherland Sketchpad Demo 1963 [video]

youtube.com
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YouTube
embedding-shape about 8 hours ago

Extra Instructions Of The 65XX Series CPU (1996)

ffd2.com
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o4c about 5 hours ago

Albert Michelson's Harmonic Analyzer (2014) [pdf]

The article discusses Albert Michelson's invention of the harmonic analyzer, a mechanical device that could decompose complex waveforms into their constituent sine waves. This invention was a significant contribution to the field of Fourier analysis and played a crucial role in advancing the understanding of wave phenomena.

engineerguy.com
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Patterns for Defensive Programming in Rust
PaulHoule about 16 hours ago

Patterns for Defensive Programming in Rust

This article explores the principles of defensive programming, which focus on anticipating and handling potential errors and edge cases to create more robust and reliable software. It discusses various techniques such as input validation, error handling, and defensive coding practices.

corrode.dev
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defly 5 days ago

Idempotency keys for exactly-once processing

The article discusses the concept of idempotency keys, which are unique identifiers used to ensure that repeating the same operation multiple times has the same effect as performing it once. It explains the importance of idempotency keys in building robust and reliable distributed systems.

morling.dev
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hliyan about 1 hour ago

Schizophrenia sufferer mistakes smart fridge ad for psychotic episode

The article discusses the legal issues surrounding a person with schizophrenia who voluntarily admitted themselves to a hospital, and the challenges faced by the family in navigating the legal system to ensure the individual's well-being and rights are protected.

old.reddit.com
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CharlesW 1 day ago

Netflix’s AV1 Journey: From Android to TVs and Beyond

Netflix has successfully deployed AV1, a new video codec, to power 30% of its streaming traffic, providing higher quality video at lower bitrates and reducing its carbon footprint.

netflixtechblog.com
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Perpetual futures, explained
sirodoht about 11 hours ago

Perpetual futures, explained

The article explains perpetual futures, a type of cryptocurrency derivative that allows traders to speculate on the future price of an asset without an expiration date. It describes how perpetual futures work, their advantages over traditional futures, and the role of funding payments in maintaining the contract's price stability.

bitsaboutmoney.com
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proberts about 17 hours ago

I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for YC and startups. AMA

As usual, there are countless immigration topics and I'll be guided by whatever you're concerned with. Please remember that I can't provide legal advice on specific cases for obvious liability reasons because I won't have access to all the facts. Please stick to a factual discussion in your questions and comments and I'll do the same in my answers!

Previous threads we've done: https://news.ycombinator.com/submitted?id=proberts.

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todsacerdoti 3 days ago

Roko's Dancing Basilisk

boston.conman.org
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mystraline about 8 hours ago

YouTube caught making AI-edits to videos and adding misleading AI summaries

social.growyourown.services
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Guide to making a CHIP-8 emulator (2020)
AlexeyBrin 7 days ago

Guide to making a CHIP-8 emulator (2020)

tobiasvl.github.io
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Show HN: HCB Mobile – financial app built by 17 y/o, processing $6M/month
mohamad08 3 days ago

Show HN: HCB Mobile – financial app built by 17 y/o, processing $6M/month

Hey everyone! I just built a mobile app using Expo (React Native) for a platform that moves $6M/month. It’s a neobank used by 6,500+ nonprofit organizations across the world.

One of my biggest challenges, while juggling being a full-time student, was getting permission from Apple/Google to use advanced native features such as Tap to Pay (for in-person donations) and Push Provisioning (for adding your card to your digital wallet). It was months of back-and-forth emails, test case recordings, and also compliance checks.

Even after securing Apple/Google’s permission, any minor fix required publishing a new build, which was time-consuming. After dealing with this for a while, I adopted the idea of “over the air updates” using Expo’s EAS update service. This allowed me to remotely trigger updates without needing a new app build.

The 250 hours I spent building this app were an INSANE learning experience, but it was also a whole lot of fun. Give the app a try, and I’d love any feedback you have on it!

btw, back in March, we open-sourced this nonprofit neobank on GitHub. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43519802

hackclub.com
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Tides are weirder than you think
surprisetalk 5 days ago

Tides are weirder than you think

The article explores the complex and often counterintuitive nature of tides, highlighting how they are influenced by various factors such as the moon, sun, and local geography, and how their patterns can be more unpredictable than commonly assumed.

signoregalilei.com
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The missing standard library for multithreading in JavaScript
W4G1 about 12 hours ago

The missing standard library for multithreading in JavaScript

github.com
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froober about 13 hours ago

Fizz Buzz in CSS

The article demonstrates how to implement the classic Fizz Buzz programming problem using only four lines of CSS, showcasing the power and flexibility of CSS as a programming language.

susam.net
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Making RSS More Fun
salmon about 20 hours ago

Making RSS More Fun

This article discusses ways to make RSS (Really Simple Syndication) more engaging and enjoyable for users, including adding personality to feeds, creating interactive elements, and leveraging multimedia content to enhance the reading experience.

matduggan.com
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ray__ about 5 hours ago

Nook Browser

browsewithnook.com
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