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Unveiling the 2024 PlayStation Holiday Gift Guidehttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxOYXpfQjFPV1lKa3Z3SlFIOFp5S3BXZjRnYlFHWERsMWFjZTZ6dVRtS2hoUXlibXV6NGZGaTl5Y0tDTmVNRXlKUDIxMF9HeldodXdrX3AtMXdnOXN2ZHBHWE9oYkpSbDdpYThGOEc0THhLdFRmVTY5N2phV2N1bWV1cHNhX0IwSDhvakNzTi0zc0NmSldmLUtCM1JOblM2YTVfLVJz?oc=5Unveiling the 2024 PlayStation Holiday Gift Guide sonyinteractive.comNov 18, 2024 8:00 AM
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Ask HN: As a junior, how do I deal with a lack of guidance from my boss?https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42158038Background:I started as a back-end dev apprentice a year ago. I moved up to junior six months later. My primary job is to build REST and SOAP APIs. I report directly to my boss who is the head of all three dev teams. For a while, it was just my boss and myself writing the back-end code, until a few months ago when he hired two more back-end apprentices.Issue 1: Feeling IsolatedThis is an in-office position where I spend nearly the entire work week alone. It's not unusual for two weeks to go by without me seeing my boss. Before I became a programmer, I thought I would love that. It turns out, I'm really struggling with it. I find the lack of human interaction actually leaves me feeling isolated in a negative sense. It's gotten to the point where I'm questioning if programming was the correct career transition.Issue 2: Lack of GuidanceI feel like there's a severe lack of guidance on our team. For instance, when I interviewed for the position, we discussed that code reviews were mandatoryNov 16, 2024 6:23 PM
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Lucille Ball Had a Real Baby and 'Little Ricky' on the Same Dayhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cc56194784f7c8dfbc13dac542463&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yahoo.com%2Fentertainment%2Flucille-ball-had-real-baby-091026429.html&c=8221346617973110230&mkt=en-usAdd Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pregnancies and births are not a new trope of television sitcoms. In fact, they’ve proven to be a tried-and-true means of bringing ...Nov 16, 2024 1:10 AM
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Lucille Ball Had a Real Baby and 'Little Ricky' on the Same Dayhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cea6b065f43eca6d043d05d5a6740&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yahoo.com%2Fentertainment%2Flucille-ball-had-real-baby-091026429.html&c=8221346617973110230&mkt=en-usAdd Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pregnancies and births are not a new trope of television sitcoms. In fact, they’ve proven to be a tried-and-true means of bringing ...Nov 16, 2024 1:10 AM
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Hubble Takes a Look at Tangled Galaxieshttps://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/hubble-takes-a-look-at-tangled-galaxies/This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image depicts the cosmic tangle that is MCG+05-31-045, a pair of interacting galaxies located 390 million light-years away and a part of the Coma galaxy cluster. The Coma Cluster is a particularly rich cluster that contains over a thousand known galaxies. Amateur astronomers can easily spot several of these in […]Nov 15, 2024 12:00 PM
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Aging and Fragility Biomarkers are Altered by Spaceflighthttps://www.nasa.gov/general/aging-and-fragility-biomarkers-are-altered-by-spaceflight/Spaceflight accelerates the symptoms of aging in astronaut bodies by inducing genomic instability, mitochondrial dysfunction, and increased inflammation. This is the first study to comprehensively examine biomarkers and pathways associated with spaceflight and terrestrial aging, frailty, and sarcopenia. Main Findings: Impact: This work reveals the need for a frailty index to monitor development of frailty-related […]Nov 14, 2024 11:53 PM
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China unveils fully reusable Starship-like rocket concepthttps://spacenews.com/china-unveils-fully-reusable-starship-like-rocket-concept/HELSINKI — China’s main space contractor has unveiled a fully reusable rocket concept, reminiscent of SpaceX’s Starship, designed to support its grandest ambitions for space. The new concept for the […]Nov 14, 2024 8:33 PM
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Show HN: Knowing – an LLM tool built on concept hierarchies, not prompt-responsehttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42136044Hey HN! I've spent the past year full-time building Knowing, a tool for interacting with LLMs directly inside hierarchical structures instead of the usual prompt-response format. The idea started because I realized how much more intuitive it felt to build concept hierarchies continuously—no more endless copy-pasting or wondering how everything connects.The journey’s been a struggle. While I see huge potential in structuring AI interactions this way (writing books fast, planning projects, or organizing ideas), it’s been hard to pin down clear use cases in the market. I’m also working in near isolation on a small island in the Baltic Sea (born and raised here!), so any connections or feedback on direction would be a game-changer.I’d love feedback on a few things:- Does using structured hierarchies to interact with LLMs add value?- What use cases could resonate in the market?- Anyone here interested in helping me connect with others to bring this further?Try it here: https://knowing.app (Nov 14, 2024 1:40 PM
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A step forward in space export control reformhttps://spacenews.com/a-step-forward-in-space-export-control-reform/A decade ago, the commercial space industry in the United States celebrated a hard-fought victory in efforts to reform export controls. After years of effort, the State Department enacted changes […]Nov 12, 2024 6:28 PM
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Hey Apple Fix your phoneshttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42110142Loads of complaints out there about the same two issues:1- Making an unwanted call from the lock screen to a missed incoming call2- Making an unwanted call when the person you were talking to ends the call before youThese are both examples of truly bad UI/UX and Apple does not seem to either comprehend this or want to fix it. Most of the complaints and requests for solutions go back many years.The first issue happens when you receive a call and do not answer it. You grab your phone, accidentally touch the missed call notice and it instantaneously makes a call.This is horrible under lots of circumstances, not the least of which are:- You did not want to call that person at that time - It is an unknown number and likely a malicious actor - Known caller in a different timezone that you should not be calling at that time - Etc.I deal with people all over the world. I don't want to accidentally call someone in Singapore at 2:00 AM just because my stupid phone does not have a sensible "PlaceNov 11, 2024 8:18 PM
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NASA Named one of America’s Best Employers for Veteranshttps://www.nasa.gov/careers/nasa-named-one-of-americas-best-employers-for-veterans/NASA is one of America’s Best Employers for Veterans, according to Forbes and Statista. Statista surveyed more than 24,000 military veterans – having served in the United States Armed Forces – working for companies with a minimum of 1,000 employees. Veterans were asked to share opinions about their employer on factors such as working conditions, […]Nov 8, 2024 6:55 PM
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YC Alumni is copying us with $2.3M fundinghttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42085225We built EngageAI, now Silicon Valley is copying us with $2.3M funding from top VCs, incl Y Combinator!I was doing my usual quarterly competitor screening to see any updates on the existing competitors.As I was scrolling through the search results, I found a few new competitors now joining the industry we created.It's no longer a surprise because I'm seeing them every day.There was a guy who recorded our video meeting when I chatted with him last year. He then launched an exact copy.There was a guy who interviewed me on his podcast, then persuaded me to become his CTO, and eventually copied our entire product, which he called FlyEngage.There was also a business associate whom we partnered with for years who copied the product for his clients who use his LinkedIn lead generation services.Oh well, the list goes on...But that's not the main story today.What surprised me this time, though, is that a few of the new copycats now go to the extent of copying our product name.It ranges from EngNov 8, 2024 8:20 AM
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The 6 Best Spray Mops To Keep Your Floors Spotless With Easehttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cd9b46d8040e58a9df5076ba566e9&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fforbes-personal-shopper%2Farticle%2Fbest-spray-mops%2F&c=12688243897379371795&mkt=en-usFor most people, pulling out a traditional mop and bucket for quick cleanups isn’t practical. The best spray mops provide a faster, more convenient solution for messy floors, and can sometimes even ...Nov 8, 2024 5:39 AM
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How to leverage cosine similarity for ecommerce SEOhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cc271c1be45999498269698721136&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsearchengineland.com%2Fhow-to-leverage-cosine-similarity-for-ecommerce-seo-448027&c=17366326550043359567&mkt=en-usUnderstanding the concept can help you optimize ecommerce content for better alignment with Google's AI-driven search, boosting visibility. Traditional SEO tactics alone aren’t enough to keep ...Nov 7, 2024 2:00 AM
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UK Ministry of Defence Entrusts SSTL with £40M Spy Satellitehttps://europeanspaceflight.com/uk-ministry-of-defence-entrusts-sstl-with-40m-spy-satellite/The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has awarded a £40 million contract to Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) to build its Juno spy satellite. Once launched in 2027, Juno will capture daytime images of the Earth’s surface to advance the country’s space-based intelligence capabilities. According to a 4 November press release, the satellite will build […]Nov 5, 2024 8:30 AM
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Show HN: Gradienty V2 – Effortlessly Convert 16K+ Color Palettes to Codehttps://gradienty.codesHi HN community,I'm excited to share the latest version of Gradienty – a tool designed to streamline your design-to-development workflow by converting over 16,000 color palettes into code effortlessly.What’s New in Gradienty V2? Palette Visualizer: Preview your color palettes in real-time on a fully-functional website interface. See how your colors interact across various UI components like buttons, cards, navigation bars, and typography.Extensive Palette Library: Choose from more than 16,000 curated color palettes or create your own. Whether you're looking for pastels, vintage vibes, neon pops, or seasonal themes like spring and autumn, Gradienty has you covered.Seamless Code Conversion: Easily export your selected palette into code formats compatible with popular frontend frameworks such as Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Material UI, Chakra UI, and more. Each export includes necessary color variations, dark/light mode support, and accessibility-compliant contrast ratios.Intelligent Theme SNov 5, 2024 4:52 AM
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NASA’s Hubble, Webb Probe Surprisingly Smooth Disk Around Vegahttps://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/nasas-hubble-webb-probe-surprisingly-smooth-disk-around-vega/In the 1997 movie “Contact,” adapted from Carl Sagan’s 1985 novel, the lead character scientist Ellie Arroway (played by actor Jodi Foster) takes a space-alien-built wormhole ride to the star Vega. She emerges inside a snowstorm of debris encircling the star — but no obvious planets are visible. It looks like the filmmakers got it […]Nov 1, 2024 2:00 PM
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Artemis I Moon Tree Stewardshttps://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/artemis-i-moon-tree-stewards/Artemis I Moon Tree seedlings continue to find new homes with schools, museums, libraries, universities, and community organizations across the contiguous United States. An open call to NASA’s Artifacts Module in Fall, 2023 welcomed over 1000 organization submissions, which were reviewed and ranked by a joint USDA Forest Service and NASA panel. Final recipient selection […]Oct 31, 2024 3:15 PM
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A Small Business Success Story: Mentor-Protégé Agreements Drive Growth in Aerospace Sectorhttps://www.nasa.gov/organizations/osbp/a-small-business-success-story-mentor-protege-agreements-drive-growth-in-aerospace-sector/In the ever-evolving aerospace industry, collaboration and mentorship are vital for fostering innovation and growth. Recent achievements highlight the positive impact of Mentor-Protégé Agreements (MPA) facilitated by Jacobs Engineering Group, now known as Amentum Space Exploration Group. Two standout partnerships have demonstrated remarkable success and expansion, underscoring the value of such initiatives. CODEplus and Amentum […]Oct 30, 2024 6:23 PM
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Show HN: I Built a Click-to-Simulate 2024 Electoral College Calculatorhttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41990232I built an interactive tool to simulate Electoral College scenarios for the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The app lets you: - Click states on a U.S. map to simulate electoral scenarios - See real-time electoral vote counting - Experiment with different state combinationsTry it here: https://mirjamelad.github.io/adax-core-raw-example/This is a non-partisan educational tool to help visualize how electoral votes add up.PS: What started as a mini project to test my adax-core library turned into a toy that people kept asking to play with. So I thought why not share it here :)Oct 29, 2024 10:49 PM
