Show HN: Conversational Hindi tutor for Indian diaspora kids (5-9yrs old)Hi all,There are many language-learning apps, but almost none that focus on improving conversational Hindi for kids. Made this web app for my nephew, based in Singapore, after watching him struggle to find anyone to practice Hindi with outside of family calls. He rarely gets to speak Hindi with his friends who are mostly Chinese.20Mn+ Indian families live abroad, and I am sure many parents have experienced their children not getting enough conversational Hindi practice outside the home or in classes.Stack after much trial:- STT: Google Cloud (surprisingly the best fit when it comes to Hindi despite every new startup claiming their STT is best)- LLM: Llama-70b on Groq (super fast!)- TTS: ElevenLabs (most expressive voices with good latency for Hindi)Key features:- Smart correction flow: After every 4 exchanges, kids review their mistakes with visual feedback (green/amber borders). They re-record corrections and earn badges - making grammar practice feel like a game rather than homework.
Show HN: HLinq: easy to use and extensible .NET resource query languageHi! For last two years I am working on side project: dynamically configurable, zero-downtime API, with low-code flows to write small pieces of logic - Hamster Wheel. For this I had to build my own resource query language in order for the user to be able to query specific data from the API via GET endpoints.HLinq is a library that adds query language capabilities to any API written in modern .net.Demo in memory collection: https://hlinq-demo.podbielski.it/demo/memoryDemo, db collection: https://hlinq-demo.podbielski.it/demo/dbGitHub: https://github.com/npodbielski/HamsterWheel.HLinq?tab=readme...Some information about Hamster Wheel: https://internetexception.com/why-hamster-wheel/HLinq Design: https://internetexception.com/2025/10/28/hlinq-design/Fluent Code Generators: https://github.com/npodbielski/HamsterWheel.FluentCodeGenera...I started working on dynamic API as a way to have one platform for my self-host lab tinkering. I.e. to have ability check for health of my self-hosted servic
ESA advances ERS program, marking shift toward dual-use and defenseMilan — The European Space Agency has refined its plan for the European Resilience from Space (ERS) program, outlining a €1 billion ($1.15 billion) framework that more directly ties Earth observation, telecommunications and navigation to Europe’s growing defense and security needs. The updated proposal will go before member states for approval at the Nov. 26–27 […] The post ESA advances ERS program, marking shift toward dual-use and defense appeared first on SpaceNews.
Astranis unveils Vanguard for secure beyond-line-of-sight satellite communicationsAstranis announced plans Nov. 5 to roll out a mobile ad-hoc network service called Vanguard, using its small geostationary satellites to extend the range of point-to-point communications for disaster relief or secure defense operations. The post Astranis unveils Vanguard for secure beyond-line-of-sight satellite communications appeared first on SpaceNews.
Cambrian Works Announces Partnership with Aptos Orbital to Integrate the GigRouter and Aptos TerminalLOS GATOS, CA—Cambrian Works is pleased to announce their partnership with Aptos Orbital to revolutionize space to space connections. This collaboration marks an advancement in the capabilities of Cambrian Works’ […] The post Cambrian Works Announces Partnership with Aptos Orbital to Integrate the GigRouter and Aptos Terminal appeared first on SpaceNews.
MTN carves out private networks for Starlink’s business usersNetworking specialist MTN has launched a service that enables SpaceX’s Starlink LEO satellites to operate as part of a privately secured communications system, giving businesses a way to link remote sites without using the public internet. The post MTN carves out private networks for Starlink’s business users appeared first on SpaceNews.
Ask HN: Could a national AI Corridor help with advancing the U.S.“I hear America singing…” — Whitman Today, it’s not hammers but GPUs, SMRs, and fiber lines. The nation is building again — if we let it.⸻The Frame Is BrokenAI data centers are booming. But power, water, and grid capacity aren’t keeping up. The U.S. grid is a patchwork — Route 66 when we need I‑10.Slapping GPUs onto an aging grid is like putting a Tesla engine in a 1985 sedan.⸻Corridors, Not ChaosWe propose a National AI Corridor: • Nodes: AI compute, SMRs, desal, fiber, CAES • Hubs: Megaregional clusters linked by HVDC + water loops • Capital: PAS Tax flips capital into infrastructureCorridors reduce siting risk, consolidate resources, and turn heat into revenue.⸻Heat = Dividend60% of GPU energy is wasted as heat. Corridors reuse it: preheating desal, biotech fermenters, battery recycling.Waste becomes product. Cost becomes capital.⸻JPMorgan’s $1.5 Trillion SignalIn 2025, JPMorgan launched a $1.5T “Security & Resiliency” initiative to fund energy, AI, and grid resilience.This is our e
Taiwan should build a space-enabled kill web, not big warshipsAs part of a broader modernization effort, United States defense assistance should focus on freeing Taiwan’s senior military leadership from outdated paradigms by embedding multi-domain operations, joint training and campaign-level wargaming. The Pentagon’s most valuable contribution is doctrinal and architectural: helping Taiwan build a kill web — a distributed sensor-to-shooter network spanning space, air, sea […] The post Taiwan should build a space-enabled kill web, not big warships appeared first on SpaceNews.
Show HN: I built a friend app after watching Twitter/X tear itself apartA month ago, I was doom-scrolling Twitter at 2am in Accra and got hit with post after post of people tearing each other apart. I closed the app thinking "we have such a long way to go." Then I remembered something: a few years back, I hesitated for 48 hours before messaging someone on Facebook who would become my mentor. I was scared—previous scammers had burned me. But I gave myself that window to decide. I messaged him. He changed my life. That night, I thought: what if that 48-hour window could work for everyone? So I built Eintercon.How it works: You match with someone internationally based on shared interests (sci-fi books, indie music, whatever you're genuinely into) You have exactly 48 hours to chat and see if the connection is real After 48 hours, you both decide: keep going or move on No ghosting. No guilt. No conversations dying in your inbox.Why 48 hours? Because it creates urgency without pressure. It's long enough to have real conversations, short enough that you can't pro
Europe outlines defense flagship programs and confirms European Space Shield by 2026Krakow — The European Commission presented a working plan to track progress and deliver key defense capabilities by 2030 to European Union member states on October 16. The roadmap, titled Preserving Peace – Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030, follows March’s White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030 and the broader ReArm Europe/Readiness 2030 package, which […] The post Europe outlines defense flagship programs and confirms European Space Shield by 2026 appeared first on SpaceNews.
Show HN: Trott – search,sort,extract social media videos(ig,yt,tiktok)I built Trott out of frustration with my own “Saved” folders on Instagram and YouTube. I’d save reels and shorts—workout tips, recipes, travel spots—thinking I’d find them again later. But, like most people, I ended up with a black hole of unsorted videos: no search, no filters, and if I ever did find the right video again, I’d have to dig through the whole thing just to get that one detail I needed.When I tried looking for solutions, I found only genre-specific apps or tools that demanded manual uploads or new workflows. None felt like they understood how real users behave or save content. So I decided to build Trott.What makes Trott different?You can share any Instagram Reel or YouTube Short (TikTok support launches next week) to Trott, straight from your phone’s native share menu—no manual uploads.Trott uses AI to extract relevant info automatically (ingredients, places, products, etc.) and sorts everything for you.It’s fully searchable with natural language. Just type something lik
AST SpaceMobile gains Verizon ally amid SpaceX’s direct-to-device pushAST SpaceMobile’s shares jumped more than 8% Oct. 8 after Verizon joined AT&T in signing a definitive agreement to use its planned space-based cellular network, easing investor concerns about SpaceX’s aggressive push into the fledgling D2D market. The post AST SpaceMobile gains Verizon ally amid SpaceX’s direct-to-device push appeared first on SpaceNews.
University of Western Australia unveils optical ground networkSYDNEY, Australia – The University of Western Australia (UWA) announced the completion Oct. 2 of TeraNet, which it calls “the first operational optical ground station network in the Southern Hemisphere.” “TeraNet demonstrates the innovation and impact that results from investing in science and technology,” Enrico Palermo, Australian Space Agency head, said in a statement released […] The post University of Western Australia unveils optical ground network appeared first on SpaceNews.
Australian and Japanese organizations join forces on optical communicationsSYDNEY, Australia – The University of South Australia announced an agreement Sept. 29 with Australian start-up RapidBeam and Japanese startup Warpspace to develop laser communication systems. Under the agreement, announced at the International Astronautical Congress here, Warpspace’s optical modem will be integrated with the Australasian Optical Ground Station Network (AOGSN) and demonstrated in space-to-space and […] The post Australian and Japanese organizations join forces on optical communications appeared first on SpaceNews.
Report argues NASA is illegally using President’s Budget Request to circumvent Congress’ budgeting processThe claims outlined in the report stem from whistleblower information and documents from NASA to its workforce. The report was published less than 48 hours before the end of the 2025 fiscal year.
New File Download Process for PSI Large RequestsA recent update to the PSI database improves how large dataset downloads are handled, resulting in more efficient processing for users. Download requests larger than 1GB are now delivered via email, rather than downloading directly from the website. This allows the system to prepare your files in the background so you can continue working without […]
Redefining space diplomacy for the 21st century: from orbits to outcomesWhile the world tracks the diplomatic rivalry between the United States-led Artemis Accords (which, with Senegal’s recent signing, is now at 56 member nations) and the China-led International Lunar Research Station partnership, at risk of being overshadowed is the international diplomatic and humanitarian work that’s already happening, enabled by the space community, thanks to state […] The post Redefining space diplomacy for the 21st century: from orbits to outcomes appeared first on SpaceNews.
AI image editing transforms German job applicationsrated photos. Instead of scheduling a studio appointment during work hours, she uploaded a smartphone photo and received professional results in minutes. The photo helped her secure interviews at three major tech companies.Financial analyst Thomas Weber from Frankfurt achieved 65% cost savings while maintaining quality. His AI-generated Bewerbungsfoto outperformed his traditional photo in A/B testing with recruiters, receiving 23% more positive responses. "The AI understood what German financial institutions expect in professional presentation," Weber noted.Healthcare professional Anna Schmidt in Cologne used AI to create multiple photo variations for different applications. She tailored backgrounds and attire for hospital administration versus patient-facing roles, resulting in a 40% increase in callback rates. The ability to quickly iterate based on feedback proved invaluable.User satisfaction metrics show 92% approval rates across demographics. The technology particularly benefits c
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Launch HN: Trigger.dev (YC W23) – Open-source platform to build reliable AI appsHi HN, I’m Eric, CTO at Trigger.dev (https://trigger.dev). We’re a developer platform for building and running AI agents and workflows, open-source under the Apache 2.0 license (https://github.com/triggerdotdev/trigger.dev).We provide everything needed to create production-grade agents in your codebase and deploy, run, monitor, and debug them. You can use just our primitives or combine with tools like Mastra, LangChain and Vercel AI SDK. You can self-host or use our cloud, where we take care of scaling for you. Here’s a quick demo: (https://youtu.be/kFCzKE89LD8).We started in 2023 as a way to reliably run async background jobs/workflows in TypeScript (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34610686). Initially we didn’t deploy your code, we just orchestrated it. But we found that most developers struggled to write reliable code with implicit determinism, found breaking their work into small “steps” tricky, and they wanted to install any system packages they needed. Serverless timeouts ma

















