Year: 2025

You should never build a CMS

You should never build a CMS

πŸ”₯ Read this must-read post from Hacker News πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: βœ… Key idea: We're just going to call it: up until recently, cursor.com was powered by Sanity as its CMS.Then Lee Robinson sat down and spent 344 agent requests and around $260 to migrate the content and setup to markdown files, GitHub, Vercel, and a vibe-coded media management interface.He did a great write-up of the process on his blog. He was classy and didn't name us.Of course, when a high-profile customer moves off your product and the story resonates with builders you respect, you pay attention.The weird twist here…
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For the first time, AI analyzes language as well as a human expert

For the first time, AI analyzes language as well as a human expert

πŸ’₯ Read this trending post from WIRED πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Science,Artificial Intelligence βœ… Main takeaway: The original version to This story Featured in Quanta Magazine.Of the countless abilities that humans possess, which ones are unique to humans? Language has been a prime candidate at least since Aristotle, who wrote that humanity is β€œthe animal that has language.” Although large language models like ChatGPT superficially mimic normal speech, researchers want to know whether there are specific aspects of human language that are unparalleled in the communication systems of other animals or artificial intelligence devices.In particular, researchers have been exploring the extent…
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If a Meta AI model can read a brain-wide signal, why wouldn’t the brain?

If a Meta AI model can read a brain-wide signal, why wouldn’t the brain?

✨ Explore this must-read post from Hacker News πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ“Œ Key idea: Did you know migratory birds and sea turtles are able to navigate using the Earth's magnetic field? It's called magnetoreception. Basically, being able to navigate was evolutionarily advantageous, so life evolved ways to feel the Earth's magnetic field. A LOT of ways. Like a shocking amount of ways. Here's a few examples: Magnetotactic bacteria – magnetite chains as built-in compass needles. Land plants – growth, germination, tropisms modulated by weak magnetic fields. Honey bee – abdomen magnetite and magnetic compass in foragers. American cockroach – behavior…
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TV tonight: Irish murder mystery drama Alicia Silverstone | TV and radio

TV tonight: Irish murder mystery drama Alicia Silverstone | TV and radio

✨ Check out this trending post from Culture | The Guardian πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Television & radio,Culture βœ… Here’s what you’ll learn: Irish blood9pm, Sky WitnessA romantic yet sinister version of the Irish countryside is the co-star of this murder mystery. She shares top billing with Alicia Silverstone's brilliant and aggressive lawyer Fiona. When she receives a mysterious letter from her father, she is drawn to Ireland where a story of crime, intrigue and rage begins to unfold. The Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Cudd plays fiery cop Rossen. Phil HarrisonKingdomBBC One, 6.55pmWill you get a good night's sleep with hippos…
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Does red light therapy work? (2025)

Does red light therapy work? (2025)

πŸš€ Discover this insightful post from WIRED πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Gear,Gear / How To and Advice,Gear / Trends,Seeing Red πŸ“Œ Here’s what you’ll learn: Follow any beauty biohacker is on social media now and you will hear them talking about the benefits of red light therapy. There is so much hype around this technology that it's fair to ask: "Is red light therapy effective?"As an increasingly popular longevity tool, red light therapy is said to help improve skin and hair health, enhance cellular vitality, and reverse signs of aging. While there is evidence to support claims of red light therapy,…
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Heavy metal is healing teens on the Blackfeet Nation

Heavy metal is healing teens on the Blackfeet Nation

πŸ”₯ Discover this awesome post from Hacker News πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ“Œ Main takeaway: You’re Good β€œA few, for sure.β€β€œAbout four times, actually. And my family’s rather small.β€β€œSuicide has impacted my old friend group quite a bit.β€β€œI’ve lost friends. I’ve lost family.β€β€œMy older brother.β€β€œMy sister’s youngest.β€β€œI never thought I’d have that many people.β€β€œAlcohol and depression, it comes hand-in-hand.β€β€œOne day the smiles stopped.β€β€œI don’t mind talking about it.β€β€œYou guys are actually talking to the right person.” I’m interviewing fellow Indigenous metalheads at a heavy music festival on the Blackfeet Nation, with Russel Daniels (DinΓ© and Ho-Chunk descent), a photographer who’s not…
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Silicon Valley is all about the hard sell these days

Silicon Valley is all about the hard sell these days

πŸ’₯ Explore this must-read post from Culture Latest πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Culture,Culture / Digital Culture,Culture / TV,Love Me βœ… Key idea: In March, Mark Zuckerberg's company Meta also ran ads for Instagram Teen accounts. One 30-second clip shows a mother watching her son cross the street with text stating: "You've always taken care of them. We're here to do it with you." On December 10, Australia's historic social media ban will come into effect for teenagers. The order requires companies to deactivate accounts of children under 16 years of age. So far, Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube have agreed to…
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How to Use Smart Lighting Around the Home: Reviewer Recommendations

How to Use Smart Lighting Around the Home: Reviewer Recommendations

πŸš€ Read this must-read post from WIRED πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Gear,Gear / How To and Advice,Gear / Products / Smart Home,Light Up πŸ’‘ Here’s what you’ll learn: Some smart lighting manufacturers offer hubs that enable faster local control. Hubs are also sometimes required for certain features. If you are opting for Philips Hue, a Bridge ($50) or Bridge Pro ($99) is essential to get the most from your lights. They work best when plugged directly into your router via Ethernet cable.How to Use Smart Lighting in Your Living RoomYour main living room or lounge is a great place to start,…
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Treasure Island Review – Swashbuckling Music Is the Shape of the Ship and Bristol Fashion | stage

Treasure Island Review – Swashbuckling Music Is the Shape of the Ship and Bristol Fashion | stage

πŸ’₯ Check out this insightful post from Culture | The Guardian πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Theatre,Stage,Culture,Christmas shows,Bristol Old Vic,Jayde Adams,Musicals πŸ’‘ Here’s what you’ll learn: IIt's all on board this Christmas with Jake Pronger and Pippa Cleary's musical version of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, starting with a storytelling festival in a Bristol pub. Comedian Jade Adams, as the landlady, welcomes us with the familiar sarcasm of her comedy ensembles: β€œWell, let's get to know the room...” Eventually, the tale takes hold and time travels back to the 18th century, where 13-year-old Jim Hawkins is reimagined as a girl, played by Adrienne…
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Sources say Indian company Spinny has secured $160 million in funding to acquire GoMechanic

Sources say Indian company Spinny has secured $160 million in funding to acquire GoMechanic

πŸš€ Check out this trending post from TechCrunch πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Startups,Transportation,Accel,blume ventures,Fundamentum,GoMechanic,Spinny,WestBridge Capital βœ… Main takeaway: Spinny, an Indian online used car marketplace, is raising about $160 million as part of its move to acquire auto services startup GoMechanic, TechCrunch has learned. The Series G round, which includes a mix of primary and secondary transactions, will value the 10-year-old startup at about $1.8 billion after the money, three people familiar with the matter said, which is broadly in line with its previous valuation. The round is roughly $90 million seed, the people said; Existing investor Accel has transferred about…
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