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A data strategy is essential for generative AI appshttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42434555Hey everyone! Eric from Firecrawl here (YC S22), I wanted to share some takeaways from building AI chat products for enterprises at Mendable!A year ago, Generative AI powered search seemed like the perfect quick win for companies taking their first steps with AI.After building AI search for companies like MongoDB, Coinbase, and Snap at Mendable, we learned the nuances that make the difference between a demo and a production-ready system that actually drives value.Before we came in, almost every company had a few engineers creating prototypes yet most of which fell short following contact with real users.It all comes back to a simple truth: the system is only as good as the data going in.As you scale, here’s why the simple approaches break:- Context crowding: Correct context for a given query gets crowded out by bad context. Take the Snap AR docs for example, they have 4 different products on their developer documentation website and they all have getting started pages. If a user asks aDec 16, 2024 7:41 PM
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Data Governancehttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cbfd7a620462288915f9d31ea466a&url=https%3A%2F%2Fvirtualizationreview.com%2Farticles%2F2024%2F12%2F17%2Fmicrosoft-365-copilot-data-governance.aspx&c=5885745019893954767&mkt=en-usThe hype around generative AI and large language models (LLMs) seems to be settling down slightly, as we all collectively learn how to actually incorporate them in business processes and find out ...Dec 16, 2024 4:00 PM
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Consolidation Is Coming To Retail Technologyhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8ce4cff6c345b3a61f6f8cfeac949e&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Frichardkestenbaum%2F2024%2F12%2F16%2Fconsolidation-is-coming-to-retail-technology%2F&c=15033952843303020014&mkt=en-usForbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I do mergers & acquisitions in retail/consumer and write about trends. At any retail trade show or conference, the exhibit floor ...Dec 16, 2024 6:10 AM
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‘28 Years Later’ Is 2nd Most Watched Horror Trailer Ever; Sony Releasing ‘28 Days Later’ On Digital Due To Fan Responsehttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a88ea77111b4d018388df358bc92651&url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeadline.com%2F2024%2F12%2F28-years-later-record-28-days-later-digital-release-1236204600%2F&c=4654487918695981318&mkt=en-usEXCLUSIVE: The 24-hour traffic for the 28 Years Later trailer was so massive, that in response, Sony is releasing the original 2002 Danny Boyle directed zombie movie, 28 Days Later on digital Dec. 18 ...Dec 16, 2024 1:30 AM
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‘28 Years Later’ Is 2nd Most Watched Horror Trailer Ever; Sony Releasing ‘28 Days Later’ On Digital Due To Fan Responsehttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8a2be50bc4496cb3c220f187f8da3d&url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeadline.com%2F2024%2F12%2F28-years-later-record-28-days-later-digital-release-1236204600%2F&c=4654487918695981318&mkt=en-usEXCLUSIVE: The 24-hour traffic for the 28 Years Later trailer was so massive, that in response, Sony is releasing the original 2002 Danny Boyle directed zombie movie, 28 Days Later on digital Dec. 18 ...Dec 16, 2024 1:30 AM
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Show HN: Retirementodds.com – a versatile free retirement Monte Carlo calculatorhttps://www.retirementodds.comI built a retirement calculator because I couldn't find one for free that did everything I wanted. This originated as a spreadsheet that helped me with my FIRE journey, and now its my retirement passion project.RetirementOdds.com has a simple mode for getting started, but a much more capable advanced mode. In advanced mode, you can have an unlimited number of assets and cash flows. It handles specialty cash flows like investment real estate, health care, social security, and loans. Every cash flow can have custom start and end dates and rates of return or inflation. Federal and state tax expenses are estimated for you, including handling of long term capital gains.The computation is a Monte Carlo "chance of success" based on a normalized distribution of returns with an average and standard deviation that you specify. Plus eight different useful charts in the results pane. You can also do a "What If" calculation which allows you to choose one parameter to vary while it runs the calculatDec 15, 2024 11:09 PM
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Ask HN: Is it perfectly legal for Google to modify a user's android settings?https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42418060After being presented with an insurmountable 'agreement wall' for the Messages app (demanding I associate an account that was already associated), I forced the app to stop and uninstalled the update, which I suspect is RCS related. This allowed me to continue using Messages without succumbing to the new agreement. But every other day or so, it would occur again and I'd do the same.Realizing that I couldn't be uninstalling this many updates, I checked Play Services and found 'my' settings had been altered to Auto Update - something I always explicitly deactivate with no exceptions. I don't want disruptive updates or stupid apps, at least half or more of which are unused, unwanted and non-removable. Unfortunately, the many such apps had now been auto updated.There's no reason to pedantically remind me of encyclopedic user agreements and voluminous terms. I know. But is there any recourse in fighting this, beyond not using Android?Regardless of technicalities, it's intrusive and plain wroDec 14, 2024 4:39 PM
spacenews.com
Trump’s second term can achieve the bipartisan goal of resilient satelliteshttps://spacenews.com/trumps-second-term-can-achieve-the-bipartisan-goal-of-resilient-satellites/After a heated and polarized presidential campaign, both parties have shifted their focus to the 2026 midterm elections and the 2028 presidential race — the Republicans aiming to solidify their […] The post Trump’s second term can achieve the bipartisan goal of resilient satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.Dec 13, 2024 2:00 PM
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Ritz Adding a 'Bold Twist' With First New Cracker Sandwich Flavor in 10 Yearshttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cb36655884d73bcedc328a8bb4838&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yahoo.com%2Flifestyle%2Fritz-adding-bold-twist-first-214149131.html&c=3654410652442753368&mkt=en-usRitz is unveiling the first new flavor of its mini Bits crackers in nearly a decade, and foodies "can't wait" to get their hands on them. The variety with a fiery kick, Ritz Bits Spicy Queso, started ...Dec 13, 2024 1:41 PM
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Show HN: PlayWord – Turn test cases into automated, executable testshttps://github.com/Foreverskyin0216/playwordHi HN, Steve here! I'd love to share my recent side project: PlayWord – a tool that makes web automation testing simpler and more intuitive. It converts your natural language test steps into actual, executable actions on the web page.For example, here's a test case I've written: go to {TARGET_URL} input {USERNAME} in the username field input the password {PASSWORD} log in verify if the URL matches {TARGET_URL}/inventory.html Readable, right? Now imagine it running as an automated test--that's exactly what PlayWord makes possible!Features:1. Describe test steps in natural language and say goodbye to annoying element locating.2. Support recording: record test steps to create reusable automated tests.3. Support screenshot reference: enhance AI understanding to better meet your needs.4. Provide CLI and modular options: run PlayWord via CLI or integrate it into your codebase.Check it out: https://github.com/Foreverskyin0216/playwordI'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Thanks for reaDec 13, 2024 11:07 AM
clickconnector.com
Show HN: I combined customer support and customer success tools for PLG SaaShttps://clickconnector.com/I’m an indie hacker who previously built a customer communication platform specifically for travel agencies.Initially, I couldn’t rely on existing live chat software to support my product because it already included a built-in live chat feature (even though it was meant for travel agencies at first).Over time, I started building tools to solve my own problems. Every weekend, I’d hack together a new feature—not just to make my product better, but also to scratch that coding itch (yeah, I know, classic indie hacker move). What started as small experiments snowballed into building KnowledgeBase Portals, Feature Request Boards, Bug Report Boards, Changelogs, Email Drip Campaigns, Product Tours, Checklists, NPS tools, and more.The funny part? Travel agencies didn’t really care about all these extra tools—they didn’t need them. I was the only user who actually used everything I built.For the past few weeks, I’ve been reworking the positioning of my product—shifting from targeting travel agenDec 13, 2024 8:52 AM
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Material Compatibility of Common Aerospace Metals in MMH/MON-3https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/nesc/material-compatibility-of-common-aerospace-metals-in-mmh-mon-3/This article is from the 2024 Technical Update. The NESC evaluated material compatibility of some common aerospace metals in monomethylhydrazine (MMH) and nitrogen tetroxide (MON-3). Previous work had identified a lack of quantitative compatibility data for nickel alloy 718, 300 series stainless steel, and titanium Ti-6Al-4V in MMH and MON-3 to support the use of […]Dec 12, 2024 3:49 PM
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Platform sneakers are 2024’s game-changing footwear trendhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85713f14954145ad452f6436f9a011&url=https%3a%2f%2frollingout.com%2f2024%2f12%2f12%2fplatform-sneakers-buying-guide%2f&c=17684435392464915634&mkt=en-usPlatform sneakers have quickly become one of the most sought-after footwear styles, merging comfort and fashion in a way that appeals to a wide range of people. Once a niche trend, platform sneakers ...Dec 12, 2024 11:18 AM
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Platform sneakers are 2024’s game-changing footwear trendhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a8557e85a43409db2c006c9369d69d6&url=https%3a%2f%2frollingout.com%2f2024%2f12%2f12%2fplatform-sneakers-buying-guide%2f&c=17684435392464915634&mkt=en-usPlatform sneakers have quickly become one of the most sought-after footwear styles, merging comfort and fashion in a way that appeals to a wide range of people. Once a niche trend, platform sneakers ...Dec 12, 2024 11:18 AM
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Platform sneakers are 2024’s game-changing footwear trendhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a856101f01f4c2a933a5d1300f676d9&url=https%3a%2f%2frollingout.com%2f2024%2f12%2f12%2fplatform-sneakers-buying-guide%2f&c=17684435392464915634&mkt=en-usPlatform sneakers have quickly become one of the most sought-after footwear styles, merging comfort and fashion in a way that appeals to a wide range of people. Once a niche trend, platform sneakers ...Dec 12, 2024 11:18 AM
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Platform sneakers are 2024’s game-changing footwear trendhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a855ea8dcae4821a83f245388f76f8e&url=https%3a%2f%2frollingout.com%2f2024%2f12%2f12%2fplatform-sneakers-buying-guide%2f&c=17684435392464915634&mkt=en-usPlatform sneakers have quickly become one of the most sought-after footwear styles, merging comfort and fashion in a way that appeals to a wide range of people. Once a niche trend, platform sneakers ...Dec 12, 2024 11:18 AM
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Platform sneakers are 2024’s game-changing footwear trendhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a857088ffc04ab295f4a22864a6dd5d&url=https%3a%2f%2frollingout.com%2f2024%2f12%2f12%2fplatform-sneakers-buying-guide%2f&c=17684435392464915634&mkt=en-usPlatform sneakers have quickly become one of the most sought-after footwear styles, merging comfort and fashion in a way that appeals to a wide range of people. Once a niche trend, platform sneakers ...Dec 12, 2024 11:18 AM
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Platform sneakers are 2024’s game-changing footwear trendhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85e0c71f1d43878d07ce34f78736fc&url=https%3a%2f%2frollingout.com%2f2024%2f12%2f12%2fplatform-sneakers-buying-guide%2f&c=17684435392464915634&mkt=en-usPlatform sneakers have quickly become one of the most sought-after footwear styles, merging comfort and fashion in a way that appeals to a wide range of people. Once a niche trend, platform sneakers ...Dec 12, 2024 11:18 AM
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Platform sneakers are 2024’s game-changing footwear trendhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a855422838e46e7bb88c8655956eb34&url=https%3a%2f%2frollingout.com%2f2024%2f12%2f12%2fplatform-sneakers-buying-guide%2f&c=17684435392464915634&mkt=en-usPlatform sneakers have quickly become one of the most sought-after footwear styles, merging comfort and fashion in a way that appeals to a wide range of people. Once a niche trend, platform sneakers ...Dec 12, 2024 11:18 AM
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Platform sneakers are 2024’s game-changing footwear trendhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a8555bc2876428e88eeb230704c19d4&url=https%3a%2f%2frollingout.com%2f2024%2f12%2f12%2fplatform-sneakers-buying-guide%2f&c=17684435392464915634&mkt=en-usPlatform sneakers have quickly become one of the most sought-after footwear styles, merging comfort and fashion in a way that appeals to a wide range of people. Once a niche trend, platform sneakers ...Dec 12, 2024 11:18 AM
