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intrepidkarthion The gauge broke: devs felt 20% faster with AI, measured 19% slower (2025)

Most useful comment in the thread — participant-level selection is exactly what METR's update flags as the reason their new data is weak. Curious which direction the filtering ran: "AI won't help here" and "I don't want to do this one manually" corrupt the estimate in opposite directions.

intrepidkarthion Google chief: I'd disclose smart speakers before guests enter my home

The mobile phones and apps are already eavesdropping when it is active. Smart speakers are just add-ons to collect data 24X7.

intrepidkarthion Is America Facing Another Sputnik Moment?

Stupid title for a TRUMPish article.

intrepidkarthion Microsoft Announces Windows 10 Pro for Workstations

If Microsoft ever makes a software that doesn't hang, I will stop using Mac on the same moment. I swear.

intrepidkarthion 21% of Windows users plan to switch to Mac, says survey, vs. 2% Mac to Windows

If Microsoft ever makes the OS that doesn't hang NO ONE will move out of Microsoft!

intrepidkarthion Instagram CEO on Stories: Don’t Call It a Copycat

Let's call it as "Copydog" here after.

intrepidkarthion Ask HN: How do I switch from being a passive consumer to an active producer?

At the end of the day, it is very difficult for you to find an answer here. But there are quite a lot of interesting perspectives listed down here. It is all upto you and how you consume all these mediums & your time.

Try to follow a different & disciplined routine. If you are able to follow it up for a continuous 30 days, may be you will start producing rather than consuming. Write down your activities on a daily basis.

intrepidkarthion Zomato security breach: 17M email addresses and hashed passwords leaked

"A layer of authorisation will be added for internal teams having access to this data to avoid the possibility of any human breach." -- First of all it is not hacked. Data is just stolen by someone internally. Above statement proves that. And they are not a startup.

intrepidkarthion What is the best way to utilise $10K worth of free servers for an year?

Yes, I will think about it.

intrepidkarthion What is the best way to utilise $10K worth of free servers for an year?

Thanks buddy. I will go through

intrepidkarthion What is the best way to utilise $10K worth of free servers for an year?

I can run two machines with 64GB RAM & 20 Core CPUs for the whole year 24/7. Do you still think the return will be less than 1%? I am just wondering how others do mining.

intrepidkarthion What is the best way to utilise $10K worth of free servers for an year?

That will be the least possible decision. I would like to utilise and learn out of it. Not much interested towards monetary benefits.

intrepidkarthion What is the best way to utilise $10K worth of free servers for an year?

Interesting option. Will I learn anything or beneficial to me in anyway apart from helping the TOR community?

intrepidkarthion What is the best way to utilise $10K worth of free servers for an year?

When I know how to drive faster, I will definitely burn all the gas as fast as possible. I will just improve my driving skills at the end.

intrepidkarthion What is the best way to utilise $10K worth of free servers for an year?

is it legal?

intrepidkarthion What is the best way to utilise $10K worth of free servers for an year?

I already have a business that runs smoothly with existing servers. This came across for free of cost. I am just thinking ways to utilise it properly.

intrepidkarthion What is the best way to utilise $10K worth of free servers for an year?

is there a reason?

intrepidkarthion What is the best way to utilise $10K worth of free servers for an year?

It is a hard sell market

intrepidkarthion What is the best way to utilise $10K worth of free servers for an year?

I have free server credits of $10000 which should be utilised with in a year from a famous hosting provider. I can run machines with 64GB RAM and with multiple cores for that prize. How can I utilise it in the best way? I am a programmer myself. I am looking for suggestions and also collaborations.

intrepidkarthion Ask HN: YC interview invites are sent. What's up now?

Thanks for the comment. We will let you know once our product is out. And other changes on website and demo video are in progress already. Will be ready in a week's time.

intrepidkarthion Ask HN: YC interview invites are sent. What's up now?

Our application got rejected.

We are from LookMobility(http://www.lookmobility.com), developing a product on creating Virtual Reality experience for the people who can't code and design, it is going to be powerpoint for Virtual Reality.

We have no idea why our application is rejected and also there is no regrets on it. Just move ahead and think forward!

intrepidkarthion Show HN: DIY Simple Virtual Reality Goggle. Simpler Than Google Cardboard

checked the video. Where can I get all the accessories if I want to make this in bulk? Do you guys take orders and deliver internationally?