news.ycombinator.com
We got a $60k tax penalty for a zero-revenue side projecthttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45875749In 2020, in the middle of COVID, a few friends and I decided that obviously the world needed another presentation tool.Our pain point was simple: we hated fighting with PowerPoint/Google Slides. We just wanted to write content and get nice slides without babysitting fonts, sizes, alignment, colors, and 19 different "Title + Subtitle" layouts that all somehow looked bad.So we built a prototype: a tiny click-together slide builder. Then we decided clicking was too slow and turned it into a full markdown-to-slides thing. Write markdown in, pretty slides out. Easy.Then, like every good side project, we started bolting on features: Image uploads, PDF generation via API, AI integration and more and more stuff nobody had actually asked for....Somewhere in there, in peak "we're definitely the next unicorn" mode, we incorporated a US company through Stripe Atlas. To feel extra serious, we issued ourselves 10,000,000 shares. Because that's what real startups do, right?Then we went back to happilNov 10, 2025 1:25 PM
esa.int
European Service Module-4 is ready to sailhttps://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/European_Service_Module-4_is_ready_to_sailIn a few days, ESA’s fourth European Service Module will leave the integration halls of Airbus in Bremen, Germany, setting sail across the Atlantic Ocean in the next step of its journey. The module will propel NASA’s Orion spacecraft towards the Moon during Artemis IV, supplying the crew with water, air, electricity and a comfortable temperature throughout their voyage.Nov 10, 2025 12:00 PM
bing.com
Investors Tap Into The Zero Proof and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Markethttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8d5000fe49452abb01ca4c75b5c3d4&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fshimiteobialo%2F2025%2F11%2F10%2Finvestors-tap-into-the-zero-proof-and-non-alcoholic-beverage-market%2F&c=9303231973697856840&mkt=en-usIf you’re not in the sober or sober curious camp, you may not have heard of the zero proof movement, but the non-alcoholic beverage market is buzzing, and quietly chipping away at the $570 billion U.S ...Nov 10, 2025 6:12 AM
bing.com
Morningstar 529 Ratings: The Best Plans of 2025http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a898036ac45417da0fc6ab3329e8338&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.morningstar.com%2Fpersonal-finance%2Fmorningstar-529-ratings-best-plans&c=13963572126351141145&mkt=en-usA 529 college savings plan can be a powerful savings tool for future education expenses, as investments in the plan increase tax-free. While state tax benefits should be the first consideration for ...Nov 10, 2025 6:00 AM
bing.com
Have They Found A Complete UNIX V4?http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8ce58253894fcfa1205cf78b9c8548&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhackaday.com%2F2025%2F11%2F09%2Fhave-they-found-a-complete-unix-v4%2F&c=9167384184867349913&mkt=en-usIf you’ve ever combed boxes of old tech detritus in search of a nugget of pure gold, we know you’ll appreciate the excitement of discovering, in a dusty University of Utah storeroom, a tape labelled ...Nov 9, 2025 10:52 PM
lho.sh
Show HN: Lho.sh my new Common Lisp+Htmx personal web for selling stock photoshttps://lho.shHey guys,I am kind of an amateur at web development (I mostly did linux/embedded professionally), and wanted to do something fun and unique, so I made a website for selling my stock photos as a hobby photographer.It is built in Common Lisp using Hunchentoot and HSX, very gently integrates it PayPal (this was by far the most painful thing), and uses HTMX to make switching pages smoother.I am also implementing active search as we speak.Developing things with Lisp and HTMX interactively was a breath of fresh air, I loved being able to keep around several versions of a function and swap them around at runtime without having to restart.The fact that Lisp universally speaks s-expressions is also super handy, as I did not have to worry about formats.(The photo metadata is just serialized to an s-expression, I don't think I will have too many of them to justify sqlite for that).One thing I did because I am paranoid was adding type signatures everywhere, the serapeum library gives them a nice sNov 9, 2025 9:19 AM
spacenews.com
Blue Origin seeking exemption from FAA order restricting commercial launcheshttps://spacenews.com/blue-origin-seeking-exemption-from-faa-order-restricting-commercial-launches/Blue Origin says it is working with the government for additional opportunities for the upcoming New Glenn launch of a NASA Mars mission, given new FAA restrictions on commercial launches. The post Blue Origin seeking exemption from FAA order restricting commercial launches appeared first on SpaceNews.Nov 8, 2025 10:17 PM
bing.com
Credit Card Authorized Users: What You Need to Knowhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cff136d0042eca7f6359a034489eb&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nerdwallet.com%2Fcredit-cards%2Flearn%2Fcredit-card-authorized-users&c=5185085750928724&mkt=en-usAn authorized user can make charges on someone else's account but is not ultimately responsible for payment. An authorized user is someone who is allowed to use someone else’s credit card. The person ...Nov 8, 2025 10:08 AM
news.ycombinator.com
ArahiAI – A no-code platform for building AI agents that take real actionshttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45854963Hi everyone,After running a software agency for about ten years, I decided to build my own product — Arahi .It’s a no-code platform where anyone can create and deploy agents that handle real work across tools — things like research, content generation, SEO, lead management, and reporting. These agents can take action by connecting with over 2800 different apps through built-in integrations.I built this to make automation more accessible to small teams and solo founders who don’t have the time or technical setup to wire everything together manually.I’d love your feedback on:What kind of agents or workflows would be genuinely usefulHow the interface and builder experience could improveWhether this could fit into your existing workflowYou can try it here: https://arahi.aiHappy to answer any technical or product questions in the comments.Nov 8, 2025 7:56 AM
bing.com
LSU Football vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Kickoff Time, TV Channel and Final Predictionshttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8db59fd17b4fbb9690bf195ef23133&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msn.com%2Fen-us%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2Flsu-football-vs-alabama-crimson-tide-kickoff-time-tv-channel-and-final-predictions%2Far-AA1Q3dlM&c=16423879602748041013&mkt=en-usThe Tigers will travel to Tuscaloosa behind interim coach Frank Wilson, eyeing a statement win at Bryant-Denny Stadium.Nov 8, 2025 6:00 AM
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Tragedi Berdarah Simpang Club 1945 di Tengah Revolusi Surabayahttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8d7764382a4bb890aec133fae69273&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beritasatu.com%2Fnasional%2F2938866%2Ftragedi-berdarah-simpang-club-1945-di-tengah-revolusi-surabaya&c=4842709515661810006&mkt=en-usJakarta, Beritasatu.com - Tragedi Simpang Club 1945 menjadi salah satu episode paling kelam dalam sejarah Revolusi Surabaya. Awalnya, gedung ini dikenal sebagai Simpangsche Societeit atau Simpang Club ...Nov 8, 2025 6:00 AM
voxconvo.com
Show HN: VoxConvo – "X but it's only voice messages"https://voxconvo.comHi HN,I saw this tweet: "Hear me out: X but it's only voice messages (with AI transcriptions)" - and couldn't stop thinking about it.So I built VoxConvo.Why this exists:AI-generated content is drowning social media. ChatGPT replies, bot threads, AI slop everywhere.When you hear someone's actual voice: their tone, hesitation, excitement - you know it's real. That authenticity is what we're losing.So I built a simple platform where voice is the ONLY option.The experience:Every post is voice + transcript with word-level timestamps:Read mode: Scan the transcript like normal text or listen mode: hit play and words highlight in real-time.You get the emotion of voice with the scannability of text.Key features:- Voice shorts- Real-time transcription- Visual voice editing - click a word in transcript deletes that audio segment to remove filler words, mistakes, pauses- Word-level timestamp sync- No LLM content generationTechnical details:Backend running on Mac Mini M1:- TypeGraphQL + Apollo ServNov 7, 2025 10:15 PM
spacepolicyonline.com
FAA’s Shutdown Restrictions on Air Travel Could Affect Space Launches Alsohttps://spacepolicyonline.com/news/faas-shutdown-restrictions-on-air-travel-could-affect-space-launches-also/The FAA’s decision to restrict the number of airline flights to ensure the safety of air travel as some air traffic controllers call in sick during the government shutdown could […]Nov 7, 2025 6:47 PM
bing.com
Netflix cofounder says he stopped work at 5 p.m. every Tuesday for 30 years to stay ‘sane,’ no matter the crisis: ‘Nothing got in the way of that’http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8d5c8914ea428395acd588a567241b&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yahoo.com%2Flifestyle%2Farticles%2Fnetflix-cofounder-says-stopped-5-164411955.html&c=17676754404241587896&mkt=en-usAdd Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For Marc Randolph, the cofounder of $467 billion entertainment giant Netflix, there was one rule about clocking out that kept him ...Nov 7, 2025 8:44 AM
news.ycombinator.com
Meta's Broken API: How Facebook Is Killing Small Developer Innovationhttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45843440Meta's Broken API is Killing Small Developers I built Socialync, a social media scheduler. Meta approved my app for Advanced Access with all needed permissions. Ready to launch? Not quite. The Problem When users connect Facebook Pages: {"data": []} Zero pages. Every time. 100% failure rate. But it works perfectly when I test it. My pages show up, posts schedule successfully. The catch? Meta gives app admins privileged access without telling them. Users and I have identical setups - same Business Portfolio, same permissions, same OAuth flow. Yet the API only works for me (the admin), not actual users. Why Users See "Connected" But It Doesn't Work When users authorize Socialync: - Facebook shows "Connected" - All permissions "Granted" - OAuth completes successfully But the API returns empty: {"data": []} Meta blocks it at the API level. The connection exists but Business Portfolio pages need business_management permission that isn't mentioned upfront. Like having a concert ticket but theNov 7, 2025 3:58 AM
bing.com
Link Nonton Istriku Tiga Takdirku Gila Season 2 Sub Bahasa Indo Dramabox Drama China Gratis Di Manahttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8d5c410d7b43789c5d154fd8abcc01&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msn.com%2Fid-id%2Fberita%2Fother%2Flink-nonton-istriku-tiga-takdirku-gila-season-2-sub-bahasa-indo-dramabox-drama-china-gratis-di-mana%2Far-AA1PZEkp&c=2534178857673945425&mkt=en-usBERITA DIY - Di antara derasnya arus konten video pendek di TikTok dan Instagram Reels, satu format baru berhasil mencuri perhatian dan meledak di pasaran: micro-drama. Episode-episode super pendek ...Nov 7, 2025 3:57 AM
bing.com
Mississippi’s PERS faces $26 billion debthttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8d613af9eb4e7ca7d046beb953915a&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msn.com%2Fen-us%2Fmoney%2Fother%2Fmississippi-s-pers-faces-26-billion-debt%2Far-AA1PYks2&c=18438816698860276963&mkt=en-usJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) is $26 billion in the hole. According to state leaders, PERS has racked up this debt from decisions made by lawmakers ...Nov 6, 2025 8:29 PM
spaceflightnow.com
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFBhttps://spaceflightnow.com/2025/11/06/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-28-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-vandenberg-sfb-4/Following deployment, SpaceX will have launched a total of 2,600 Starlink V2 Mini satellites so far this year. Liftoff of the Starlink 11-14 mission from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 1:13 p.m. PST (4:13 p.m. EST / 2113 UTC).Nov 6, 2025 6:38 PM
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Archaeologists May Have Found Evidence of a Cult In One of the World’s First Citieshttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8d16c2ce244cd897f29fe8c3483e1e&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.popularmechanics.com%2Fscience%2Farchaeology%2Fa69253275%2Fcult-site-uruk-era%2F&c=12075351056686695086&mkt=en-usResearchers scouring the ancient Kani Shaie site located a monumental building that they said could be a cultic space. The architecture of the site mimics that of nearby Uruk, showing a potential link ...Nov 6, 2025 12:00 PM
spacenews.com
Managing space domain awareness data has become a greater challenge than collecting ithttps://spacenews.com/managing-space-domain-awareness-data-has-become-a-greater-challenge-than-collecting-it/Demand has never been greater for the monitoring of objects in orbit and the coordination of their safe movement. The number of active satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) has surged from less than a thousand in 2019, when SpaceX began launching its colossal Starlink broadband constellation, to more than 10,000 today. As other megaconstellations […] The post Managing space domain awareness data has become a greater challenge than collecting it appeared first on SpaceNews.Nov 6, 2025 12:00 PM
