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Hacker News Recap

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Jan 12, 2024 • 23min

January 11th, 2023 | Discord is laying off 17 percent of employees

Discord is laying off 17 percent of employees, Microsoft's new data collection service, Feynman's burnout confession, Meta's unlawful handling of user consent, Pixar and Google's layoffs, htmx as an alternative JavaScript framework, and eBay's $3M fine in a blogger harassment case.
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Jan 11, 2024 • 23min

January 10th, 2023 | Netflix never used its $1M algorithm (2012)

This podcast recap covers various interesting topics such as Hawaii transitioning to green energy, the parallels between DNA and computer programming, MIT's Performance Engineering course, customizable web components, and a discussion on FreeTaxUSA and tax software experiences.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 23min

January 9th, 2023 | Twitch to Cut 500 Employees, About 35% of Staff

This podcast discusses interesting topics such as the release of Python 3.13 with a JIT compiler, the controversy surrounding the Boeing 737 MAX, challenges in the digital landscape and a security breach in fast-food chains. It also covers layoffs at Twitch, the challenges of video streaming, a computer science game, and Apple's multiple app stores.
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Jan 9, 2024 • 19min

January 8th, 2023 | United finds loose bolts on plug doors during 737 Max 9 inspections

Topics discussed include: efficient query engine pollers, tools and leadership transitions at Twilio, safety concerns with Boeing, progressive web apps, Apple's spatial computer, challenges of scientific communication, and a mysterious Raspberry Pi device found in a network closet.
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Jan 8, 2024 • 19min

January 7th, 2023 | iPhone that fell from hole in Alaska 737 MAX flight is found, still open to Mail

Topics discussed in the podcast include GitUI features and a remarkable incident involving an iPhone falling from an Alaskan plane. Debates on document compatibility and controversies with Palantir are covered. The podcast also delves into government motivations, ID verification for internet content, scientific misconduct, phone scam tactics, Windows XP nostalgia, and the functions of the cerebellum. Bitcoin sent to a dead wallet and copyright infringement complaints are also explored.
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Jan 7, 2024 • 17min

January 6th, 2023 | FAA orders grounding of more than 170 Boeing 737 Max 9s

In this podcast recap, the FAA orders the grounding of over 170 Boeing 737 Max 9s, Alaska Airlines also grounds their planes after a mid-air window blowout. Discussions include a command-line CSV file viewer, in-browser code playgrounds, a handcrafted CPU emulator and OS, the Ultima video game, and studies on breaking habits.
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Jan 6, 2024 • 20min

January 5th, 2023 | Carta doing unsolicited tender offer outreach to their customers' investors

Topics discussed include an app as a home-cooked meal, Boeing seeking exemption from safety rules, Zeiss's 'Holocam' that turns windows into cameras, Mac repair experiences, YouTube demonetizing a public domain video, Facebook reporting a blog for phishing, Carta's unsolicited tender offer outreach, CentOS Linux end of life, hard disk LEDs and noisy machines, and exploring computer systems and technology evolution.
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Jan 5, 2024 • 19min

January 4th, 2023 | Clicks – Physical keyboard for iPhone

This podcast discusses the physical keyboard attachment for iPhone called Clicks and its potential success. It also covers the limitations of the physical keyboard, smartphone design, minimalistic app creation, meditation, and the Go programming language. Furthermore, it explores high-tech power generation over fiber and the dominance of Asia in global fishing activities through the use of machine learning and satellite imagery. Lastly, it covers the deployment of secure Wi-Fi, digital piracy, and reality checks in software development.
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Jan 4, 2024 • 19min

January 3rd, 2023 | 23andMe tells victims it's their fault that their data was breached

This podcast discusses the legacy of computer science legend Niklaus Wirth, potential room temperature superconductors, the development of a Linux-compatible kernel in Rust, the charm of small games, and the debate surrounding the data breach at 23andMe.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 18min

January 2nd, 2023 | Salim Kara stole $2M in coins with a magnet and a car antenna (2022)

Salim Kara, who stole $2M in coins with a magnet and a car antenna, discusses money-skimming scams and the impact of coin magnetism. Other topics include the benefits of large-language models for code assistance, Tetris achievements, do-it-yourself home repairs, coordination failures in society, and the complexity of government codes and formulas for financial calculations.

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