Bose is open-sourcing its old smart speakers instead of bricking them
Bose has released the source code for its SoundTouch smart speakers, allowing developers to access and modify the software. This move aims to encourage open-source collaboration and customization of Bose's connected audio devices.
Go.sum is not a lockfile
GoSum is a tool that helps developers optimize Go package dependencies by identifying unused imports and providing suggestions for more efficient package management. The tool aims to improve code quality and reduce unnecessary complexity in Go projects.
AI misses nearly one-third of breast cancers, study finds
A study found that artificial intelligence (AI) systems missed nearly one-third of breast cancers in screening mammograms, suggesting the need for continued human involvement in the diagnostic process.
The Jeff Dean Facts
The article provides a lighthearted overview of the 'Jeff Dean Facts', a collection of humorous anecdotes and exaggerated claims about the prolific software engineer Jeff Dean, known for his technical accomplishments at Google.
How Did TVs Get So Cheap?
The article discusses how advances in technology, particularly in display and manufacturing processes, have led to a significant drop in the cost of televisions over the past few decades. It explores the key factors that have contributed to this trend, such as the transition from CRT to LCD and OLED displays, as well as the globalization of the TV manufacturing industry.
Why we're taking legal action against SerpApi's unlawful scraping
Google is facing a lawsuit over alleged use of copyrighted data from SerpApi, a web scraping service, without permission. The lawsuit claims Google's search engine results utilize data from SerpApi's web scraping services, potentially violating intellectual property rights.
Gmail is entering the Gemini Era
Gmail is undergoing a major evolution, introducing a new user interface and features that enhance productivity and collaboration. The article highlights the platform's shift towards a more integrated, intuitive, and personalized experience for users.
Show HN: DeepDream for Video with Temporal Consistency
I forked a PyTorch DeepDream implementation and added video support with temporal consistency. It produces smooth DeepDream videos with minimal flickering, and is highly flexible including many parameters and supports multiple pretrained image classifiers including GoogLeNet. Check out the repo for sample videos! Features:
- Optical flow warps previous hallucinations into the current frame
- Occlusion masking prevents ghosting and hallucination transfer when objects move
- Advanced parameters (layers, octaves, iterations) still work
- Works on GPU, CPU, and Apple Silicon
Covid-19 leaves a lasting mark on the human brain
A study finds that COVID-19 can have long-term effects on the human brain, including cognitive impairment, memory problems, and brain tissue damage, even in mild cases of the virus.
AI Coding Assistants Are Getting Worse
The article discusses how the widespread use of AI-generated text in coding can lead to a degradation in code quality, as it may introduce bugs, security vulnerabilities, and a lack of understanding of the underlying logic. The article emphasizes the importance of human oversight and responsibility in the use of AI-assisted coding.
Show HN: ADHD Focus Light
Two years ago, someone on HN shared an interesting ADHD hack: a tiny LED that blinks at 120 bpm and gradually slows to 60 bpm, supposedly helping your brain sync and calm down into focus mode.
I found Qiaogun's implementation (ADHD_Blink) for M5StickC Plus, and adapted it for the newer M5StickC Plus2 with some tweaks - simpler 50% duty cycle flash, configurable ramp-down, auto sleep, etc.
Honestly, I'm not sure if it actually works. I'll be trying it out myself to see. But the building process itself was quite fascinating.
I used Claude Code for the entire implementation - from reading the original codebase, to modifying the firmware, to flashing the device. There's something surreal about an AI having full control over a physical piece of hardware.
It made me wonder: in the future, could AI-connected devices dynamically rewrite their own firmware based on user needs? Imagine telling your device "make this button do X instead" and it just... does.
Original HN comment: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38274782 Based on: https://github.com/Qiaogun/ADHD_Blink Hardware: M5StickC Plus2 (~$20)
Happy to hear thoughts, or if anyone has actually tried this LED trick.
Japanese electronics store pleads for old PCs amid ongoing hardware shortage
A major Japanese electronics store is desperately seeking old PCs from customers as the global hardware shortage continues, offering to purchase any functional desktop or laptop to alleviate the supply crisis.
Dell admits consumers don't care about AI PCs
Dell plans to integrate AI capabilities into its consumer PCs, aiming to enhance user experiences with features like improved voice recognition, image processing, and personalization. The company sees AI as a key focus area for its future consumer products.
AI layoffs are looking like corporate fiction that's masking a darker reality
The article discusses the concept of AI-driven layoffs, questioning whether they are a convenient corporate fiction or a true economic reality. It examines the findings of an Oxford Economics study, which suggests that the impact of AI on job losses may have been overstated, and productivity gains may not always lead to widespread layoffs.
Welcome Back to the Office. You Won't Get Anything Done
The article explores the debate around returning to office mandates, highlighting the differing perspectives of employers and employees as companies navigate the post-pandemic work landscape. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of remote work and in-person collaboration, as well as the challenges of finding a balanced approach that meets the needs of both organizations and their workforce.
Sopro: A 169M parameter real-time TTS model with zero-shot voice cloning
The article discusses the development of SOPRO, an open-source platform for event-driven programming and real-time data processing. SOPRO aims to provide a flexible and scalable solution for building distributed, event-driven applications.
When Your Child Is a Psychopath
The article explores the challenges of raising a child who exhibits psychopathic traits, including a lack of empathy and a disregard for social norms. It examines the scientific understanding of psychopathy and the ethical dilemmas faced by parents and professionals in addressing this complex issue.
Everything you might have missed in Java in 2025
The article covers the latest news and updates in the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) ecosystem, including developments in Java, Kotlin, and other JVM-based languages and frameworks. It provides an overview of the key highlights and trends that JVM developers should be aware of.
Maine company in the spotlight after Maduro apparently wore one of their hoodies
A Maine-based company has found a novel way to support Venezuelans by selling hoodies featuring the image of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, with a portion of the profits going to aid organizations working in Venezuela.
The Package Management Landscape
The article explores the evolving package management landscape, discussing the rise of new package managers and the challenges they address, such as security, reproducibility, and ecosystem fragmentation. It provides an overview of the key players in the space and their unique features, helping readers navigate the changing package management ecosystem.