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New comment by xthe in "[dead]"

xthe — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 22:27:24 +0000

Seeing more modular gaming mice lately with swappable parts and weight tuning. Curious if this actually helps in competitive FPS or if consistency matters more. Anyone here used modular gear in serious play?

Show HN: Tesla Model Y Juniper First Drive

xthe — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:09:08 +0000

Article URL: https://xthe.com/news/tesla-model-y-juniper-first-drive/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46845318

Points: 1

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Show HN: Research 2.0 with OpenAI Prism

xthe — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:31:28 +0000

Article URL: https://xthe.com/news/research-2-0-with-openai-prism/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46838077

Points: 1

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Show HN: EU AI Act

xthe — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:02:43 +0000

Article URL: https://xthe.com/news/eu-ai-act-the-february-compliance-wall/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46824491

Points: 1

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Show HN: 6B fiber deal for AI data centers

xthe — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:46:22 +0000

Article URL: https://xthe.com/news/metas-6b-ai-bet/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46817109

Points: 2

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New comment by xthe in "Show HN: Tool to Compare Camera Photo Quality in Seconds (Phones + Mirrorless)"

xthe — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:47:04 +0000

Curious what the HN crowd thinks matters most in camera comparisons — low-light, detail, or autofocus? Feedback will help shape the next update.

Show HN: Tool to Compare Camera Photo Quality in Seconds (Phones + Mirrorless)

xthe — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:07:06 +0000

Hi HN!

I built an online Camera Benchmark Tool that lets you compare ANY camera (phones + DSLR/Mirrorless) with clean performance scoring across:

• Image Processing • Autofocus • Low-Light • Sensor Performance • Sharpness & Depth • Real-world test data

Why I made this: Most comparison tools are either too complex or too limited. I wanted something simple, fast, and data-forward that works for photographers, reviewers, and buyers.

Would love feedback from HN: — What data should I add? — Should I include AI-driven scoring? — Interested in API access?

Try it.

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46794285

Points: 1

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New comment by xthe in "Show HN: I Created a Simple Guide to the Best AI Tools for Absolute Beginners"

xthe — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:39:35 +0000

I created this guide because most “AI tool lists” online are either too technical. My aim was to make something simple enough for beginners who want to try AI without feeling overwhelmed. Happy to hear suggestions on what I should add or improve.

Show HN: I Created a Simple Guide to the Best AI Tools for Absolute Beginners

xthe — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:32:03 +0000

Article URL: https://xthe.com/ai/ai-tools-beginners/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46773838

Points: 1

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Samsung hits ₩1,000T market cap (~$740B)

xthe — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:09:30 +0000

Article URL: https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-finance/2026/01/22/CEEEPNBOIFFCDKMGIT2ISDAENM/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46726768

Points: 2

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New comment by xthe in "A Claimed Quantum Computing Breakthrough Was Just Debunked"

xthe — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:16:07 +0000

New analysis shows that a widely-publicized quantum computing “breakthrough” doesn’t replicate under closer scrutiny. Researchers attempted to reproduce the claimed quantum advantage and found conventional explanations for the results — suggesting the original announcement oversold what the device actually did.

A Claimed Quantum Computing Breakthrough Was Just Debunked

xthe — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:16:07 +0000

Article URL: https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-say-a-major-quantum-computing-breakthrough-was-not-what-it-seemed/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46724608

Points: 2

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Windows update disaster: security patch causes widespread system failures

xthe — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:58:03 +0000

Article URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2026/01/21/nightmare-microsoft-update-breaks-windows-for-millions/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46713849

Points: 5

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New comment by xthe in "The Surprising Way AI Models Are Helping Humans Communicate Better"

xthe — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:24:34 +0000

One thing that surprised me in this piece is how quickly AI is becoming good at the parts of communication we assumed were uniquely human… It feels like AI is holding up a mirror not to what we say, but to how we listen

The Surprising Way AI Models Are Helping Humans Communicate Better

xthe — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:24:34 +0000

Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20251218-how-ai-can-teach-us-to-really-listen

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46699055

Points: 3

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Show HN: A Real-World Comparison of AI vs. Human Writing (Side-by-Side Examples)

xthe — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:39:17 +0000

I built a simple side-by-side comparison showing how AI and humans handle the same writing tasks. clarity, creativity, structure, accuracy, and tone. Each section includes real samples, not summaries.

Would love suggestions on what other tests or prompts to add.

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46683485

Points: 1

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New comment by xthe in "Radboud University selects Fairphone as standard smartphone for employees"

xthe — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:37:14 +0000

I like how they’re re-using old Samsung stock where possible and only switching people over as needed. It avoids unnecessary waste while still shifting to a more sustainable standard.

New comment by xthe in "Claude Enters Healthcare: Microsoft Launches AI for Real Clinical Workflows"

xthe — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:36:12 +0000

Microsoft is bringing Claude into healthcare workflows through Foundry — aiming at clinical and administrative tasks that require accuracy and compliance. Does AI in regulated medical settings actually improve reliability, or just shift risk?

Claude Enters Healthcare: Microsoft Launches AI for Real Clinical Workflows

xthe — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:36:12 +0000

Article URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/blog/healthcare/2026/01/11/bridging-the-gap-between-ai-and-medicine-claude-in-microsoft-foundry-advances-capabilities-for-healthcare-and-life-sciences-customers/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46666945

Points: 2

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New comment by xthe in "List of Common Misconceptions"

xthe — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:50:21 +0000

Going through this page surprised me. A bunch of things I thought were “basic facts” like humans having only five senses, Einstein struggling with math, or seasons changing because we’re closer to the Sun turn out to be wrong. There are quite a few tech-related misconceptions in there too. Made me realize how many things we repeat without ever checking where they came from.