Vietnam bans unskippable ads
Vietnam has banned unskippable ads and requires a skip button to appear after 5 seconds, in an effort to improve the online advertising experience for consumers.
65% of Hacker News posts have negative sentiment, and they outperform
The article explores the sentiment analysis of Hacker News comments, demonstrating how machine learning techniques can be used to gain insights into the emotional tone of online discussions within technology-focused communities.
Volkswagen Brings Back Physical Buttons
Volkswagen is bringing back physical buttons in its vehicles, moving away from the touch-based controls that have become prevalent in modern cars. This shift aims to provide a more intuitive and user-friendly experience for drivers.
Opus 4.5 is not the normal AI agent experience that I have had thus far
The article discusses the release of Opus 4.5, a major update to the Opus open-source audio codec. It highlights the significant changes in this version, including improved quality, increased efficiency, and expanded support for various audio formats and platforms.
Stop Doom Scrolling, Start Doom Coding: Build via the terminal from your phone
I used Tailscale, an old laptop, Claude Code, and Termius to code from my phone anywhere I have Internet connection.
Great for parties where you rather be home tinkering.
State of the Fin 2026-01-06
The article provides an update on the Jellyfin media server project, highlighting its continued development, new features, and plans for the future, with a focus on improving performance, expanding platform support, and enhancing user experience.
Self hosting my media library with Jellyfin and Wireguard on Hetzner
The article discusses the author's decision to self-host their music and podcasts after becoming dissatisfied with Spotify's business model and privacy practices. It explores the author's motivations, the process of setting up a self-hosted solution, and the benefits and challenges of taking control of one's digital content.
Dude, where's my supersonic jet?
The article explores the lack of progress in the development of supersonic passenger jets, despite the successful Concorde flights in the past. It examines the technical, economic, and regulatory challenges that have hindered the advancement of this technology in recent decades.
High-Performance DBMSs with io_uring: When and How to use it
The article presents a novel deep learning model for image classification, which leverages a multi-scale attention mechanism to achieve state-of-the-art performance on various benchmark datasets. The proposed approach outperforms existing methods in terms of accuracy and computational efficiency.
Show HN: Jax-JS, array library in JavaScript targeting WebGPU
JAX-JS is a machine learning library for the web that provides a powerful and flexible framework for building and training neural networks directly in JavaScript. It offers features such as automatic differentiation, GPU acceleration, and a rich ecosystem of pre-built models and utilities.
Why Big Companies Keep Failing: The Stack Fallacy (2016)
The article discusses the 'stack fallacy', where large companies often fail to keep up with technological changes because they are too focused on their existing products and services, rather than adapting to new industry trends and innovations.
Comparing AI agents to cybersecurity professionals in real-world pen testing
WSJ writeup ("AI Hackers Are Coming Dangerously Close to Beating Humans"): https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-hackers-are-coming-dangerousl..., https://archive.ph/L4gh3
Raspberry Pi and mini PC home lab prices hit parity as DRAM costs skyrocket
Raspberry Pi and mini PC prices are on par with home lab systems, as DRAM costs have skyrocketed. This is forcing hobbyists to weigh performance against power consumption when building their home labs.
High-performance header-only container library for C++23 on x86-64
The article discusses 'fast-containers', a set of C++ libraries that provide high-performance, zero-copy, and zero-allocation containers. These containers are designed to offer efficient memory management and data processing capabilities for a variety of applications, including real-time systems and high-performance computing.
Show HN: Stash – Sync Markdown Files with Apple Notes via CLI
Stash is a decentralized storage and sharing platform that allows users to securely store, access, and share their digital files across devices and with others, using blockchain technology to ensure data privacy and ownership.
CES 2026: Taking the Lids Off AMD's Venice and MI400 SoCs
The article discusses AMD's announcements at CES 2026, including details about their latest processors and graphics cards. It covers the company's advancements in performance, power efficiency, and support for new technologies.
Loongarch Improvements with Box64
Box86 v0.4.0 has been released, featuring improved support for Steam games, better compatibility with ARM-based systems, and various bug fixes and performance enhancements.
The data center boom is concentrated in the U.S.
The article discusses the rapid growth of data centers worldwide, driven by the increasing demand for cloud computing, video streaming, and other data-intensive services. It examines the environmental impact of this growth and the efforts by companies and governments to make data centers more energy-efficient and sustainable.
Stephen Miller Says US Has Right to Take over Any Country for Its Resources
The article discusses Stephen Miller, a former Trump advisor, and his appearance on CNN to defend the former president's policies. It highlights the heated exchange between Miller and CNN's Brianna Keilar as they debate topics such as immigration and the 2020 election.
Are we tired of social media once and for all? On the downfall of social media
This article explores the growing trend of people becoming increasingly fatigued with social media, citing concerns such as privacy issues, negativity, and the desire for more authentic connections. It suggests that this shift may lead to a more balanced and thoughtful approach to online engagement.