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  1. Google is dead. Where do we go now? from circusscientist.com
    731 by tomjuggler 11h ago | | |

    Article: 3 min

    The article discusses the decline in revenue from Google Ads for an entertainment business and explores alternative marketing strategies such as TikTok ads, email newsletters, physical advertising, and branching out into new product sales.

    • 50% decrease in revenue over 3 months
    • Dependence on Google Ads for leads
    • Exploration of TikTok and Instagram ads
    • Email newsletter strategy
    • Physical advertising at a market
    Quality:
    The article presents a real-life scenario with clear, non-biased information.

    Discussion (619): 2 hr 34 min

    The discussion revolves around concerns over the declining effectiveness of Google AdWords for small businesses, with a focus on shifting consumer behavior towards short-form video content platforms like TikTok and Instagram. There is an emerging interest in AI-driven SEO strategies as alternative marketing channels. The community shows varying levels of agreement and debate intensity, highlighting potential biases and the complexity of digital marketing trends.

    • Google AdWords is no longer effective for small businesses due to increased competition and rising costs.
    • Short-form video content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram are increasingly favored by younger audiences, making them a more suitable marketing channel.
    Counterarguments:
    • Google AdWords remains a viable option for businesses with sufficient budget and expertise to optimize their campaigns effectively.
    • The effectiveness of TikTok and Instagram as marketing channels may vary depending on the target audience and industry.
    Business Marketing
  2. GOG is getting acquired by its original co-founder from gog.com
    638 by haunter 15h ago | | |

    Article: 8 min

    GOG, a platform dedicated to preserving classic games and ensuring player ownership, has been acquired by its original co-founder, Michał Kiciński. This acquisition aims to strengthen GOG's mission of making games live forever, focusing on the preservation of classics, celebration of standout modern games, and support for indie developers.

    • Michał Kiciński, co-founder of CD PROJEKT and GOG, acquired the platform.
    • GOG will continue to operate independently with a focus on its core values.
    • CD PROJEKT RED games will remain available on GOG.
    Quality:
    The article provides clear, factual information about the acquisition and its implications without sensationalizing the news.

    Discussion (365): 1 hr 20 min

    The comment thread discusses CD Projekt's decision to sell GOG to Michał Kiciński, with users expressing appreciation for GOG's DRM-free offerings and preservation of older games. There is debate around Steam's business model, suggesting it may not be sustainable in the long term due to high fees and perceived inconvenience. The transition to private ownership is seen as potentially beneficial for focusing on customer satisfaction and game preservation.

    • Private ownership of GOG could lead to better customer focus
    Gaming Video Games, Gaming Platforms
  3. Hacking Washing Machines [video] from media.ccc.de
    91 by clausecker 6h ago | | |

    Discussion (23): 4 min

    The comment thread discusses various communication methods used in appliances, with a focus on optical communication for preventing moisture corrosion and acoustic signaling for diagnostics. There is positive feedback about BSH and Miele's interaction with researchers regarding hardware security.

  4. ManusAI Joins Meta from manus.im
    208 by gniting 9h ago | | |

    Article: 2 min

    ManusAI, a pioneering AI agent company, has announced its joining of Meta. This move validates Manus's work in building general-purpose AI agents for research, automation, and complex tasks.

    This partnership could lead to more widespread adoption of AI technologies, potentially enhancing productivity and efficiency across various industries while also raising concerns over privacy and job displacement.
    • The company has processed over 147 trillion tokens and powered the creation of more than 80 million virtual computers in a few months.
    • Manus will continue to operate from Singapore and sell its product subscription service through its app and website.
    • Joining Meta allows Manus to build on a stronger, more sustainable foundation without changing how Manus works or how decisions are made.
    Quality:
    The article provides clear and factual information about the acquisition, with a positive tone.

    Discussion (126): 19 min

    The comment thread discusses various opinions on Manus, an AI agent that excelled in turning text into work, and Meta's acquisition of the company. Opinions range from praising Manus for its capabilities to criticizing Meta's track record with acquisitions and questioning the high valuations of AI companies. The discussion also touches on stereotypes about Chinese startups and the comparison between pre-GenAI and post-GenAI tech company valuations.

    • Manus was a good AI agent for various tasks
    • Meta's acquisitions often lead to negative outcomes
    • Valuations of AI companies are too high
    Counterarguments:
    • Manus was never targeting the Chinese domestic market.
    • Manus was founded by successful founders with a great reputation in the AI industry.
    • Manus had a live demo at Google Expo 2025 and blew it, making it taste bad.
    Artificial Intelligence AI Agents, Business
  5. Stranger Things creator says turn off "garbage" settings from screenrant.com
    140 by 1970-01-01 8h ago | | |

    Article: 9 min

    Stranger Things creator Ross Duffer advises viewers to turn off certain TV settings for the best viewing experience of season 5. He specifically mentions dynamic contrast, super resolution, edge enhancer, color filter, noise reduction, truemotion, and smoothmotion as features that alter the original content's look, which goes against the director's vision.

    • Ross Duffer's guidance on turning off specific TV features
    • Importance of preserving the director's vision

    Discussion (221): 45 min

    The comment thread discusses various opinions on TV settings, default configurations, and their impact on viewing experience. There is a consensus that customization of settings should be allowed based on personal preferences, with some advocating for the inclusion of Filmmaker mode to enhance the viewing experience according to creators' intent. The 'soap opera effect' and its implications are also debated, along with concerns about default TV settings negatively affecting content display.

    Counterarguments:
    • The 'soap opera effect' is a result of higher frame rates and negatively impacts the viewing experience.
    Entertainment TV Shows
  6. Tesla's 4680 battery supply chain collapses as partner writes down deal by 99% from electrek.co
    399 by coloneltcb 14h ago | | |

    Article: 8 min

    Tesla's 4680 battery supply chain has collapsed, with a major supplier writing down its $2.9 billion contract by over 99%, indicating significant drop in demand for Tesla's in-house battery cells. This is seen as evidence that the Cybertruck, which relies on these cells, is facing serious trouble.

    • $2.9 billion contract written down to $7,386
    • L&F Co.'s supply deal with Tesla
    • Cathode materials destined for 4680 cells
    Quality:
    The article provides factual information and analysis without presenting any personal opinions.

    Discussion (430): 1 hr 12 min

    The comment thread discusses various opinions and analyses regarding Tesla's stock price, leadership, competition in the electric vehicle market, and the company's future prospects. Opinions range from concerns about overvaluation due to hype rather than fundamentals to praise for Tesla's brand presence and Elon Musk's innovation. The debate is intense, with a focus on Tesla's declining sales performance compared to Chinese competitors like BYD and questions around the sustainability of Elon Musk's leadership style.

    • Tesla stock is overvalued due to speculation rather than fundamentals.
    • Elon Musk's leadership style may not be sustainable in the long term.
    • Chinese manufacturers like BYD are strong competitors in the EV market.
    Counterarguments:
    • Tesla has strong profitability and a growing market share in the US.
    • Elon Musk's leadership is seen as driving innovation and strategic direction for Tesla.
    • Chinese competitors face challenges with quality control, distribution networks, and brand recognition.
    Automotive Tesla
  7. UNIX Fourth Edition from squoze.net
    17 by dcminter 6d ago | |

    Article: 5 min

    This article provides instructions on how to install and run the UNIX v4 operating system using a tape image in SIMH format. It includes details on extracting files from the tape, installing the system, booting it up, and rebuilding the kernel.

    • Manual extraction of bootstrap and disk.rk
    • Loading uboot from tape or boot sector
    • Rebuilding the kernel using provided scripts

    Discussion (1):

    More comments needed for analysis.

    Computer Science Operating Systems
  8. The Signature Flicker from steipete.me
    12 by tosh 4d ago | |

    Article: 7 min

    The article discusses the flickering issue in Claude Code, a software development tool, which has been addressed by Anthropic with their latest update (2.0.72). The author compares this to other terminal user interfaces (TUIs) and highlights the trade-offs between switching to alt mode or carefully re-rendering changed parts while maintaining smooth scrolling.

    Terminal user interfaces are crucial for developers' productivity and experience. Improving flickering can lead to better development environments and enhance the overall coding experience, potentially increasing developer efficiency and satisfaction.
    • Comparison of Amp, Gemini, OpenCode, Codex, and pi in terms of their TUI implementations
    Quality:
    The article provides a balanced view of the issue and its solutions, comparing different TUIs without favoring any specific one.

    Discussion (4):

    The comment thread discusses the preference of TUI developers over GUI, with reasons including lower development effort and additional features like SSH compatibility.

    • Making a decent GUI is harder than making a decent TUI
    Software Development Coding Agents, Terminal User Interfaces
  9. The future of software development is software developers from codemanship.wordpress.com
    169 by cdrnsf 13h ago | | |

    Article: 13 min

    The article discusses the future of software development, arguing that large language models (LLMs) like AI coding assistants will not replace programmers. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding computational thinking and logical precision in programming, which is a skill that cannot be easily replicated by current AI technologies.

    • Large language models are not replacing programmers, as they lack the ability to understand, reason, and learn like human programmers.
    • The hard part of computer programming is turning human thinking into computational thinking with logical precision.
    • Historical cycles have shown that predictions about technology ending the need for programmers have been wrong.
    Quality:
    The article presents a well-reasoned argument with historical context and technical insights, avoiding sensationalism.

    Discussion (138): 53 min

    The comment thread discusses various opinions on the role of AI in software development, focusing on challenges like turning human thinking into computational logic, the cost-effectiveness of AI models, and their potential impact on job roles. There is a consensus that AI can assist in tasks requiring code understanding but requires human oversight for quality control. The community debates whether AI will replace human developers or augment existing skills.

    • The hard part of programming isn't just writing code, but understanding human thinking and turning it into computational logic.
    • AI models are costly and may not be profitable in the long run without regular updates to keep up with new versions of libraries and languages.
    Counterarguments:
    • AI models may not replace human skills entirely but can augment them by handling repetitive or mundane tasks.
    Software Development Programming Languages & Tools, Artificial Intelligence
  10. Show HN: Stop Claude Code from forgetting everything from github.com/mutable-state-inc
    135 by austinbaggio 9h ago | | |

    Article: 2 min

    The article introduces Ensue Memory Network, a persistent knowledge management system designed to enhance interactions with AI models like Claude Code by allowing the retention of context and accumulated knowledge across conversations.

    Enhances user experience with AI models by providing a more personalized and context-aware interaction, potentially leading to better decision-making processes.
    • It builds a tree of intelligence that grows with the user, enriching future reasoning.
    • The system checks for existing knowledge before providing new information or making decisions.

    Discussion (163): 44 min

    The comment thread discusses various approaches and tools for managing context in AI-assisted coding environments like Claude Code. Users share their experiences with different systems, express concerns about privacy and data security when using external services, and debate the necessity of memory abstractions versus simpler methods like session compaction.

    • The system helps in managing long-term memory and context across sessions
    • Users appreciate the ability to search past conversations for insights
    Counterarguments:
    • The setup process can be overwhelming for some users
    • Users debate whether memory abstractions are necessary or if they lead to inefficiencies
    • Privacy concerns about data security when using external services
    AI Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
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