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1Show HN: Tinder but it's only pictures of my wife and I can only swipe right
- A playful twist on the dating app Tinder, Tender is a concept that focuses on sharing and viewing photos of family members and friends, creating a more personal and intimate photo-sharing experience.
Fun relationship interactions
Users shared amusing stories about using the app with their partners, from playful suspicion to bonding moments. The discussion highlighted how the app created opportunities for couples to connect and have fun together.Feature requests and ideas
Users suggested expanding the swipe concept to other content types like restaurants, photos, and dates. Discussion included comparisons to StumbleUpon and requests for messaging features and stats tracking.Humorous observations
Comments playfully referenced dating app tropes, marriage dynamics, and relationship humor, often playing with the dating app format in the context of established relationships.
2AI overviews cause massive drop in search clicks
- Research shows Google's AI Overviews may be problematic as users often end searches after seeing AI-generated summaries, which can contain errors. Despite concerns about accuracy and reduced web traffic, Google continues expanding AI Overviews, now appearing in about 20% of searches, especially question-based queries.
Website UX and dark patterns
Users frustrated with intrusive popups, tracking consent, sticky banners and newsletter overlays on websites, making AI summaries more appealing as they provide clean, ad-free content without annoyancesContent monetization challenges
Debate about how Google's AI overviews undermine web publishers' ability to monetize content, raising concerns about sustainability of quality content creation and need for new business modelsSearch quality decline
Discussion of how Google search results have deteriorated due to SEO spam and poor ranking, making AI summaries more useful despite potential inaccuracies
3Electric cars produce less brake dust pollution than combustion-engine cars
Regenerative braking benefits
Discussion of how regenerative braking in EVs and hybrids reduces brake dust pollution, with many users sharing personal experiences of rarely needing to replace brake pads due to reduced mechanical brake usageEV adoption challenges
Debate about barriers to widespread EV adoption, focusing on charging infrastructure limitations for renters and apartment dwellers, and the need for better solutions before ICE vehicles can be bannedTire wear concerns
Discussion of increased tire wear in EVs due to higher vehicle weight, with varying user experiences and debate about whether this offsets the environmental benefits of reduced brake dust
4US AI Action Plan
- This appears to be a dead or invalid link to a White House document about an "AI Action Plan", but since the link is not accessible and shows a future date (2025), I cannot provide a meaningful summary of the actual content.
Energy and climate concerns
Discussion about US falling behind in clean energy while focusing on AI, risks of depending on fossil fuels, debate over nuclear vs solar, and concerns about climate change impacts on humanityGovernment control of AI
Debate over government plans to ensure AI models align with administration's values, concerns about censorship and ideology control, and discussion of "unbiased" vs biased AI trainingHealthcare AI adoption
Criticism of "move fast and break things" approach to healthcare AI, concerns about using AI for insurance denial and billing optimization rather than improving care, debate over AI diagnosis capabilities
5The Promised LAN
- The Promised LAN is a private, membership-only network established in 2021 that operates as a continuous LAN party. It features a backbone network connecting multiple segments, custom DNS infrastructure using .tpl domain, and a secure PKI system for managing certificates across the network.
LAN party definitions
Discussion of different interpretations of what constitutes a LAN party, from traditional bring-your-own-computer gatherings to modern setups with provided PCs to virtual LANs across homes, with nostalgia for CRT monitors and old hardwareTechnical implementation
Debate around networking choices like IPSec vs Wireguard, use of BGP routing, and alternative solutions like Tailscale. Discussion focuses on layer 2 vs layer 3 networking and practical implementation challengesCommunity aspects
Focus on building private, algorithm-free networks among trusted friends, with emphasis on social dynamics, trust, and recreating early internet community feel while managing access and security
6I drank every cocktail
- A cocktail enthusiast embarks on a journey to try all 102 IBA official cocktails, documenting their experiences across bars worldwide. Starting from their 21st birthday, they transformed a casual drink-tracking list into a mission to complete the International Bartenders Association's canonical cocktail collection, encountering both common and rare drinks along the way.
Cocktail fundamentals and theory
Discussion of basic cocktail structures (2:1:1 ratios), importance of proper ice/dilution, and how ingredients like salt can balance flavors. Strong focus on understanding principles rather than just following recipes.Quality of ingredients
Debate about when expensive ingredients matter vs when cheaper options suffice. Consensus that vermouth quality, fresh citrus, and proper storage are crucial, while expensive vodka isn't worth it for mixing.Learning resources
Recommendations for cocktail education through YouTube channels, books, and blogs. Notable mention that old/used cocktail books often contain better recipes than modern internet sources.
7Building better AI tools
- <p> The article discusses how current AI tools are being developed ineffectively, focusing on the importance of human learning processes and knowledge transfer. It suggests that AI should be built to enhance human capabilities rather than replace them, emphasizing the value of retrieval practice, process-based learning, and collective innovation in tool development. </p>
Humans vs AI autonomy
Debate over how much autonomy AI should have in incident resolution and operations. Some argue AI should only advise while others believe it can safely perform certain actions autonomously if proper safeguards exist.Hands-on practice importance
Discussion about whether AI coding tools could harm developers' skills by reducing hands-on practice. Many draw parallels to how other technologies affected skills like handwriting, while others argue coding fundamentals remain essential.Interface design for AI tools
Conversation about moving beyond chatbots toward "intelligent workspaces" that give humans more control while integrating AI capabilities, with debate about implementation challenges and team collaboration features.
8Major rule about cooking meat turns out to be wrong
- The article challenges the traditional belief that resting meat is about juice retention, arguing instead that it's primarily a method of temperature control for managing carryover cooking. While evidence suggests resting doesn't affect juice retention when meat is cut at the same final temperature, it remains useful for controlling the meat's final doneness level through careful temperature management.
Science vs tradition
Discussion of how scientific measurement and testing is challenging traditional cooking wisdom, showing that while traditional meat resting methods work, the reasons why were misunderstoodTemperature dynamics
Debate about how internal meat temperature changes during resting - rising then falling - and how this affects moisture retention and cooking strategySous vide perspective
Discussion of how sous vide cooking challenges traditional resting rules by producing perfectly cooked meat without rest periods, though it's often banned in competitions
9Mathematics for Computer Science (2024)
- Educational links to MIT OpenCourseWare mathematics lectures and a YouTube playlist featuring computer science-related mathematical concepts and tutorials.
Self-directed learning challenges
Discussion of difficulties in maintaining motivation and discipline when self-studying through online lectures, with suggestions that mentorship, deadlines, and structured programs are often necessary for success.Mathematical foundations
Debate about how much mathematical knowledge software engineers actually need, with some arguing it's unnecessary for average developers while others maintain it's crucial for writing better code and understanding systems.Course resources
Sharing and discussion of course materials, lecture notes, problem sets and additional resources to complement the MIT course, with emphasis on practical applications and problem-solving approaches.
10Neil Armstrong's customs form for moon rocks (2016)
- The article describes how Apollo 11 astronauts, including Neil Armstrong, had to fill out a U.S. Customs declaration form after returning from the moon in 1969. They declared "moon rock and moon dust samples" as acquired items, listed their departure point as "Moon," and noted health conditions as "To be determined" after their 477,000-mile journey.
Quarantine procedures
Discussion of whether Apollo quarantine was legitimate safety measure or publicity stunt, with mixed views on its necessity given imperfect implementation but potentially catastrophic risksInsurance and compensation
Discussion of how Apollo astronauts handled life insurance through autographed covers, and debate about government's responsibility to protect families of those on dangerous missionsCustoms formalities
Debate about whether customs declarations were necessary given moon's international status, with examples of other unusual customs situations and recognition that it was partly done as a lighthearted gesture