Launch HN: Magic Patterns (YC W23) – AI Design and Prototyping for Product Teams
By @wglbAstronomers confirm the existence of a lone black hole
By @ink_13A new form of verification on Bluesky
By @Venn1A M.2 HDMI capture card
By @Mond_Pipelining might be my favorite programming language feature
Launch HN: Magic Patterns (YC W23) – AI Design and Prototyping for Product Teams
Magic Patterns is an AI prototyping tool for product managers and designers, enabling real-time collaboration, interactive designs, and website creation, with subscription plans starting at $19 per month.
Astronomers confirm the existence of a lone black hole
Astronomers confirmed the first isolated black hole, about seven times the sun's mass, detected via gravitational lensing. Future discoveries are anticipated with the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
A new form of verification on Bluesky
Bluesky has launched a blue check verification system for authentic accounts, allowing notable organizations like The New York Times to verify users, while self-verification options remain available.
A M.2 HDMI capture card
The Magewell Eco M.2 HDMI Capture Card connects HDMI devices to systems, supports dual 1080p 60 streams, requires complex installation, is priced at $385, and is praised for performance and design.
Pipelining might be my favorite programming language feature
Pipelining enhances code readability and maintainability by allowing direct data flow between functions, simplifying editing, and aligning with design patterns like the Builder pattern, benefiting languages such as Rust and SQL.
LLM-powered tools amplify developer capabilities rather than replacing them
LLM-powered tools like Claude Code enhance developer capabilities but require human oversight. Experienced developers are crucial for identifying issues in AI-generated code, emphasizing collaboration over replacement in programming's future.
AI assisted search-based research works now
Recent advancements in AI-assisted search tools, particularly OpenAI's o3 and o4-mini models, have improved accuracy and reliability, potentially transforming research methods and impacting traditional web search usage.
Cekura (Formerly Vocera) (YC F24) Is Hiring
Cekura, a Y Combinator-backed startup, is hiring a Founding Engineer to develop AI tools for testing voice agents, requiring AI experience and Python skills, with competitive salary and equity offered.
FTC takes action against Uber for deceptive billing and cancellation practices
The FTC has sued Uber for deceptive billing practices regarding its Uber One subscription, alleging unauthorized enrollment, premature charges, and complicated cancellation, violating consumer protection laws. The case is in California.
Getting forked by Microsoft
Philip Laine created Spegel to address Kubernetes scalability issues after a downtime incident. Microsoft's fork, Peerd, raised ethical concerns and confusion, impacting Spegel's visibility despite ongoing community support.
Reworking 30 lines of Linux code could cut power use by up to 30 percent
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have optimized the Linux kernel to reduce data center energy consumption by up to 30%, enhancing efficiency for network-heavy applications with minimal code changes.
How I use Kate editor
The author shares a 20-year experience with Kate Text Editor, praising its minimal configuration, powerful features, session management, plugin support, and customization options, while highlighting its supportive community.
Tabular Programming: A New Paradigm for Expressive Computing
The article introduces tabular programming, a structured coding approach inspired by the m8 Dirtywave tracker, enhancing maintainability and accessibility while utilizing minimal hardware and promoting clear data flow in programming.
The Future of Compute: Nvidia's Crown Is Slipping
NVIDIA faces challenges in the AI hardware market as hyperscalers like Google and Amazon develop custom silicon, shrinking its revenue and threatening its market position amid declining margins and profitability.
Adding keyword parameters to Tcl procs
The article introduces a custom `proc*` command in Tcl to implement keyword parameters, addressing limitations in standard commands and discussing the use of quasiquoting and challenges in metaprogramming.
Out of the Fog
Operation Babylift, initiated in 1975, rescued nearly 3,000 Vietnamese children for adoption, but many were not true orphans. The operation faced challenges, including a tragic plane crash and ongoing identity struggles for adoptees.
Haskelling My Python
The article explains implementing Haskell's lazy infinite lists in Python using generators, covering recursive integer generation, Taylor series for \( e^x \), sine and cosine functions, and memoization for performance.
Taking Notes with Joplin
Joplin is an open-source note-taking app supporting Markdown and multimedia, featuring multi-window support, synchronization options, and a user-friendly interface. Ongoing development is community-driven with regular updates.
Fossil fuels fall below 50% of US electricity for the first month on record
In March 2025, fossil fuels generated less than 50% of US electricity for the first time, with clean energy sources at 50.8%, driven by significant increases in solar and wind power.
The Value of Differences: Jennifer Lindsay on Noticing Translation
The article highlights the International Booker Prize's role in increasing visibility for translators while arguing that the nuances of translation and the translator's artistry are often overlooked in literary discussions.