spacedaily.com
Reading a quantum clock costs more energy than running it, study findshttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Reading_a_quantum_clock_costs_more_energy_than_running_it_study_finds_999.htmlOxford UK (SPX) Nov 15, 2025 A study led by the University of Oxford has identified a surprising source of entropy in quantum timekeeping - the act of measurement itself. In a study published 14 Nov in Physical Review Letters, scientists demonstrate that the energy cost of reading a quantum clock far outweighs the cost of running it, with implications for the design of future quantum technologies. Clocks, whether pendNov 15, 2025 9:46 AM
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Why Is My Phone So Slow? + Quick Fixes for Android & iPhonehttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxQeFRJWUV4NUVkeVFWMUhzTFJQYTJESFFCbGN3eGNwMGRESkp0UThIQWM4YlVvMFRDcEhJQ3JwSWJYeG5xY2ZlWWVLeFNIRFN4MzNDWUZfd3hJMUJTVElQME4wUERFYWFIVlJtdlp6bGhaVUphSTFFdGlhQUt1WVI1QXlkMzlWcENCTVMtZ29vMXc4Rkx3X0w4S25xY3A4bUVnWmhGaGJtRUx6dEZ3?oc=5Why Is My Phone So Slow? + Quick Fixes for Android & iPhone BitdefenderNov 10, 2025 8:00 AM
bing.com
Changing Jobs: 3 Red Flags To Consider Before Jumping Shiphttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a899141cec04b8693637b11e81d3736&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fbryanrobinson%2F2025%2F11%2F09%2Fchanging-jobs-3-red-flags-to-consider-before-jumping-ship%2F&c=1708200485993757424&mkt=en-usForbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Career experts reveal the tell-tale warning signs when it's ...Nov 9, 2025 1:53 PM
spacenews.com
GHGSat continues to expand its methane-monitoring constellationhttps://spacenews.com/ghgsat-continues-to-expand-its-methane-monitoring-constellation/SAN FRANCISCO – GHGSat announced plans Nov. 7 to send two additional satellites into its greenhouse-gas-monitoring constellation. Ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Brazil, the Montreal-based GHGSat is preparing to expand its methane-monitoring constellation from 12 to 14 satellites. “With a constellation of […] The post GHGSat continues to expand its methane-monitoring constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.Nov 7, 2025 1:00 PM
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Q&A: The pace is picking up for Astroscalehttps://spacenews.com/qa-the-pace-is-picking-up-for-astroscale/Through missions currently on the books for the Japan Space Agency JAXA, the U.S. Space Force, European Space Agency, UK Space Agency and Eutelsat OneWeb, the Tokyo-based on-orbit servicing company Astroscale aims to demonstrate inspection and proximity operations, rendezvous and docking, debris removal and refueling. When Astroscale was founded in 2013, the business was focused […] The post Q&A: The pace is picking up for Astroscale appeared first on SpaceNews.Nov 4, 2025 12:00 PM
getallinsights.com
Show HN: I built a lightweight AI tool to analyze visitor behaviorhttps://getallinsights.comI started working on this when I realized what's wrong with tools like FullStory. I work at a B2C iGaming company in product management. We use FullStory and it has been very helpful for watching session recordings to analyze customer behavior, but also for session replays during bug investigations.However, there are a couple of problems with it. It's very expensive and very heavy because it captures all DOM changes, so it slows down the experience of the end user. For these reasons you are forced to do heavy sampling, for example record only 10% of the sessions. Apart from that, you need to spend a lot of time watching session replays, and sometimes you cannot find the session you are interested in as it might not be included in the recorded sample.This was basically the trigger for the idea. I started working on building my own tool. The idea was to make it as simple and lightweight as possible, and focus on clarity rather than adding a lot of bloat.Also worth mentioning, I have notiOct 30, 2025 2:32 PM
news.ycombinator.com
Show HN: The Σ-Manifold Manifestohttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45698543This project explores the connection between *the linear structure of text* and its *emotional-aesthetic impact*. We identify *five fundamental relations* between consecutive sentences — labeled *A–E*. Each represents a shift of *subject-object*, i.e., a transformation of perspective and agency.When texts grow longer, these relations form *sequences* — and from the infinite combinatorial space, *eight stable patterns (Σ₁–Σ₈)* emerge empirically. Each pattern correlates with a distinct *semantic and emotional field* — cathartic, heroic, meditative, humorous, and so on.This allows us to instruct an LLM not through semantic prompts (“write a story about…”), but through *structural commands* — e.g., generate a narrative following sequence Σ₅ (Tragic Counterpoint). You can experiment with these archetypes directly here: [Narrative Generator](https://a2tg9zwayjuqzcpdznklve.streamlit.app/~/+/#narrative-...) or [via python](https://github.com/mihendr/Echoes-of-autonomy/blob/main/TEMA...)IntereOct 24, 2025 8:04 PM
getbriefing.io
Show HN: Pitched a VC for 30min before realizing they invested in a competitorhttps://getbriefing.io/Hey HN,I pitched an investor for 30 minutes before realizing they'd already passed on a similar company in their portfolio.That moment broke me. I'd wasted both our time because I didn't do basic research.So I built Briefing AI: Paste any calendar invite and Get an Intelligence-style dossier on attendees in 30 seconds.THE WORKFLOW:You have a meeting in 10 minutes. You know nothing about the attendees.Before: • Open LinkedIn, search "Sarah Chen Sequoia" • Skim profile, open 5 tabs • Google her recent activity • Try to remember talking points • Show up flustered • Total time: 15-20 minutes (if you even do it) After: • Paste calendar invite into Briefing AI • Get: Executive summary, attendee backgrounds, company context, talking points, red flags • Walk in prepared • Total time: 30 seconds THE TECH: • Next.js 15 + Cloudflare Pages (serverless) • Brave Search API (real company/attendee data, not just AI hallucinations) • GPT-4 (parsing + generation) • Device fingerprinting (1 free briefingOct 21, 2025 3:12 PM
apps.apple.com
Show HN: I made a clipboard-triggered YouTube summarizer (no paste, 2 taps)https://apps.apple.com/us/app/esse-ai-video-summarizer/id6751778111How it works:Copy a YouTube link → open app → it auto-detects from clipboard, pulls metadata + transcript, and generates a structured summary (key points + narrative) in seconds. No inputs, no pasting, no prompting. Supports 60+ languages for summaries, the video's language doesn't matter.Why I built:I had an endless queue of educational videos but no time to sit through rambling or clickbait. ChatGPT flow = copy → open → paste → prompt → pray it formats correctly. Existing summarizers felt feature-bloated or unreliable. I wanted something super minimalist: “clipboard → value” on repeat.Decisions:Stack — React Native 0.81 (New Arch) + TypeScriptClipboard trick— Monitors clipboard on app start/resume — no manual pasteCaching— Stores transcripts + summaries in AsyncStorage with metadata— fast image library prevents repetitive refetchingAPIs— YouTube metadata— Third-party transcript provider (exploring Whisper)— OpenAI for summarizationOutput— Structured prompts → consistent format acrossOct 16, 2025 3:39 PM
photowand.ai
Show HN: Photowand – Turn selfies into professional photos with AIhttps://photowand.aiHey HN! I built this over a weekend after a frustrating experience with our wedding photographer.We paid $5,000 and got back a few dozen photos. The colors were off in several shots – too warm, inconsistent lighting, some faces looked washed out. I wanted to fix them myself, but photo editing is incredibly complicated. Photoshop has hundreds of buttons, layers, masks, adjustment curves. I spent hours watching YouTube tutorials just to adjust colors on one photo. There had to be a better way.So I built Photowand.What it does: Upload any photo, describe what you want in plain English, and get professional-quality results in ~20 seconds. "Fix the colors and lighting" or "change background to beach sunset" or "make this look like a professional headshot." No Photoshop skills needed.Try it without signup: photowand.aiHow it compares to existing AI tools:vs ChatGPT: - Better photorealistic quality (specialized model, not general-purpose) - 4x faster processing (20 seconds vs 80+ seconds) - BOct 6, 2025 4:22 PM
spacenews.com
NASA’s newest astronauts will have to be willing to waithttps://spacenews.com/nasas-newest-astronauts-will-have-to-be-willing-to-wait/Lauren Edgar thought she had missed out on becoming an astronaut again. Earlier this year, friends at the Johnson Space Center gave Edgar, a planetary scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey who had applied to be an astronaut, a heads-up: NASA would be calling the people selected for the latest astronaut class that day. But […] The post NASA’s newest astronauts will have to be willing to wait appeared first on SpaceNews.Oct 3, 2025 2:00 PM
bing.com
The Fate of Fan-Favorite ‘When Calls the Heart’ Spin-Off Has Been Decidedhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85dda77c934c94bf2c1517986a749d&url=https%3a%2f%2fcollider.com%2fwhen-calls-the-heart-spin-off-when-hope-calls-season-3-renewed%2f&c=11016641742883032111&mkt=en-usLade Omotade is a News and Features Author at Collider. She covers everything from casting announcements and streaming trends to behind-the-scenes stories and the cultural impact of today's biggest ...Oct 3, 2025 8:22 AM
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The Fate of Fan-Favorite ‘When Calls the Heart’ Spin-Off Has Been Decidedhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85caf79be64a2d9b16a29e4a38089c&url=https%3a%2f%2fcollider.com%2fwhen-calls-the-heart-spin-off-when-hope-calls-season-3-renewed%2f&c=11016641742883032111&mkt=en-usLade Omotade is a News and Features Author at Collider. She covers everything from casting announcements and streaming trends to behind-the-scenes stories and the cultural impact of today's biggest ...Oct 3, 2025 8:22 AM
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The Fate of Fan-Favorite ‘When Calls the Heart’ Spin-Off Has Been Decidedhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85d974567a41518f6095a2a1580fd2&url=https%3a%2f%2fcollider.com%2fwhen-calls-the-heart-spin-off-when-hope-calls-season-3-renewed%2f&c=11016641742883032111&mkt=en-usLade Omotade is a News and Features Author at Collider. She covers everything from casting announcements and streaming trends to behind-the-scenes stories and the cultural impact of today's biggest ...Oct 3, 2025 8:22 AM
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The Fate of Fan-Favorite ‘When Calls the Heart’ Spin-Off Has Been Decidedhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85da1ea16a444ea63c539858aa33d3&url=https%3a%2f%2fcollider.com%2fwhen-calls-the-heart-spin-off-when-hope-calls-season-3-renewed%2f&c=11016641742883032111&mkt=en-usLade Omotade is a News and Features Author at Collider. She covers everything from casting announcements and streaming trends to behind-the-scenes stories and the cultural impact of today's biggest ...Oct 3, 2025 8:22 AM
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The Fate of Fan-Favorite ‘When Calls the Heart’ Spin-Off Has Been Decidedhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85d779ac514e139254e31502f04633&url=https%3a%2f%2fcollider.com%2fwhen-calls-the-heart-spin-off-when-hope-calls-season-3-renewed%2f&c=11016641742883032111&mkt=en-usLade Omotade is a News and Features Author at Collider. She covers everything from casting announcements and streaming trends to behind-the-scenes stories and the cultural impact of today's biggest ...Oct 3, 2025 8:22 AM
hackernews.life
Show HN: Hacker News as a Primordial Souphttps://hackernews.lifeHello HN! I’m a developer from Brisbane, Australia, and I present to you: hackernews.life! The Hacker News visualisation that no-one asked for; the exuberant child of its minimalist namesakeIt’s detail rich – notice immediately which stories are gaining traction, which ones are generating conversation, which ones have gone toxicIt’s fully time travelable – use the slider to go backwards and forwards in time; watch stories and comments grow, fight for rank, and dieIt’s fully keyboard navigable – using just the arrow keys you can skim through stories and top level comments; hit enter at any time to visit the website or drill down further into the commentsIt’s searchable and filterable – search through time by text, and filter by minimum score and comment countIt’s shareable – share a story or comment at any time on the timeline by copying and pasting the URLIt’s attention friendly – look at the same point on the screen and use the arrow keys to read headlines and top-level comments withoOct 2, 2025 9:35 PM
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Ask HN: Are there infrared wallpaper products in US markets?https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45444514Remembered hearing about cuttable (graphene) infrared wallpaper products awhile back;It looks like the UK has NextGen Heating and iHelios. (I have no affiliation with either.)NextGen Heating: https://www.nexgenheating.com/ :> NexGen manufactures Infrared Heating Systems for homes and buildings. The systems are simple to install and user-friendly. The agile technology warms quickly and controls are tailored to each environment, giving the user choice of when and where to heat.iHelios Heating: https://iheliosliving.co.uk/ :> Smart Infrared IR Heating Film Renewable Energy for the Modern HomeGiven product certification and training here too, are there yet any US distributors of infrared heating products like infrared 'wallpaper' (that works on ceilings, walls, floors) that can be cut to form, punctured, and torn?Are there infrared wallpaper products in US markets? What are the risks and cost advantages? Is (graphene-based) infrared residential and commerical heating internationally undercOct 1, 2025 10:45 PM
spacepolicyonline.com
Senate Rejects Efforts to Keep Government Open After Midnighthttps://spacepolicyonline.com/news/senate-rejects-efforts-to-keep-government-open-after-midnight/The Senate defeated Republican and Democratic bills this evening that would have kept the government fully operating after midnight when FY2025 ends. The Democratic bill was defeated on party lines. […]Oct 1, 2025 2:01 AM
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Planning a night in? Take a break from scrolling with one of these puzzleshttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a89924e640549d1838354b270bc1106&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbcnews.com%2Fselect%2Fshopping%2Fbest-adult-puzzles-rcna233169&c=8090751809450024025&mkt=en-usNBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Ashley Morris Associate SEO Reporter I love ...Sep 25, 2025 12:05 PM
