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Short Answer- Build better k12 writers through social, engaging writing activities

I love technology built by teachers—it’s just different. You can feel the truth and passion behind it. It has features that you know were intentionally considered by someone who has been in the classroom. Short Answer is a fantastic writing tool that was obviously built by teachers solving real problems for real students. The best!...
















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The Name of Things You Probably Didn’t KNow



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Bellewood Wallpaper

Loving (!) this wallpaper by Rebel Walls.



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Superwhisper

Tempted to try Superwhisper!




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Call To Creative Work

“The most regretful people on earth are those who felt the call to creative work, who felt their own creative power restive and uprising, and gave to it neither power nor time.” ― Mary Oliver




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Vintage Swedish Packaging

Wow, I love this collection of Vintage Swedish Packaging.




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The In Between

“I don’t think we talk enough about the in betweens. The part when you know you want to change something but don’t yet know how, don’t yet feel strong enough, don’t yet know what your first step is. So to the people in the in betweens, don’t be disheartened, don’t give up. You’ve done the […]




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We Need To Rewild The Internet

“Rewilding the internet is more than a metaphor. It’s a framework and plan. It gives us fresh eyes for the wicked problem of extraction and control, and new means and allies to fix it. It recognizes that ending internet monopolies isn’t just an intellectual problem. It’s an emotional one. It answers questions like: How do […]




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Butter Sweatshirt

YES!




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Exploded Fruit Bowl

This Exploded Fruit Bowlby by Paul Cocksedge made me smile.




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Apple News Launches Live Election Tracking on iPhone

Apple News is giving users a new way to stay updated during the 2024 U.S. election. With the Live Activities feature, users can follow real-time election results directly on their iPhone Lock Screen. This feature, previously used for sports scores and music, now offers live updates for election night. Starting at 6 p.m. EST on […]




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Apple Plans Ten-Year Celebration Challenge for Apple Watch Users

Apple Watch users could soon see a unique activity challenge celebrating the device’s tenth anniversary. According to recently discovered code in the iOS 18.2 beta, Apple may introduce a “Ten Year Celebration” activity achievement for users. This new challenge could encourage Apple Watch owners to stay active while commemorating a decade of the popular wearable. […]



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Apple in Talks with Foxconn to Build AI Servers in Taiwan

Apple is in discussions with Foxconn to manufacture AI servers in Taiwan, aiming to bolster its Apple Intelligence initiative. Apple Intelligence, a suite of user-focused AI tools, relies heavily on substantial computing power. To meet these growing demands, Apple seeks to produce specialized servers powered by its Apple Silicon. These servers would enhance processing capabilities, […]




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iPhone Prices Surge with Pro Model Demand

In the latest report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), the average price of iPhones sold in the U.S. during the September 2024 quarter has hit an unprecedented $1,018. This peak, known as the U.S. Weighted Average Retail Price (US-WARP), marks the highest point in CIRP’s tracking history and is driven by consumer interest in […]




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Tim Cook Congratulates Donald Trump on Second Election Win

Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Apple CEO Tim Cook congratulated Donald Trump on his victory over Kamala Harris. Trump’s win marks his second term in office, giving Apple another chance to work closely with the administration. Cook took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his optimism, stating, “Congratulations President Trump on your victory! We […]




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Apple Plans Major AI Upgrade for Siri with On-Screen Integratio

Apple is planning a significant AI upgrade for Siri, according to recent developer documentation. The company has introduced new APIs designed to make Siri more context-aware. These changes will allow Siri to interact directly with content displayed on a user’s screen. Part of Apple’s broader AI initiative, Apple Intelligence, this upgrade aims to make Siri […]




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iPhone 15 Tops Global Sales, with Samsung Close Behind

In the third quarter of 2024, Apple’s iPhone 15 soared to the top of global smartphone sales, cementing its position as a premium choice for consumers. According to Counterpoint Research, Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup led the global market, with the base iPhone 15 model capturing a 3.5% share. This success highlights Apple’s effective strategy of […]





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New 24-inch iMac Upgraded with M4 Chip

Apple’s latest 24-inch iMac introduces the powerful M4 chip and enhances the user experience with a nano-texture glass option and a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera.




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Smaller Mac mini Powered by M4 and M4 Pro Chips

Apple’s new Mac mini models pack more power than ever into a case that has a smaller footprint but a taller profile than previous versions. The M4 Pro Mac mini also introduces the first Thunderbolt 5 ports in the Mac world.




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New MacBook Pros Gain M4 Chips, 12MP Center Stage Camera, and Thunderbolt 5

With the release of new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models based on the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips, Apple has addressed every niggling annoyance in the previous generation—these are glorious machines. But they still aren’t cheap.




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Apple Sets Q4 2024 Revenue Record on Services and iPhone Growth

Apple set revenue records in its fourth-quarter fiscal results, thanks to strong numbers from the iPhone and Services segments and increases from the iPad and Mac. On the downside, revenue growth dropped in the Wearables category, and sales in the Greater China region declined slightly.




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1Password 8.10.50

Brings a variety of improvements and bug fixes to the password manager. ($35.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)




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How to Tame Sequoia’s Window Tiling

Struggling with window resizing surprises in macOS 15 Sequoia? Adam Engst guides you through configuring Sequoia’s new tiling features to improve your Mac window management.




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With iOS 18, Apple Makes Locked iPhones Harder to Crack

After publishing an article breaking the news about how police were seeing iPhones stored for examination mysteriously reboot themselves, 404 Media covers the subsequent revelation that Apple has increased security in iOS 18 by automatically rebooting iPhones after they have spent four days in a locked state.

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LittleBITS: TidBITS Website and App Connectivity Issues Resolved

Our server move to Cloudways is complete, but it hasn’t been entirely smooth. Various security-related changes at Cloudways caused access errors that proved difficult to troubleshoot.




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Trump appoints Elon Musk to DOGE, a new U.S. government department

President-elect Donald Trump announced Elon Musk will head a new U.S. Department of Government Efficiency ("DOGE").




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'Bad Sisters' Season 2 review: Is it still gripping now the main mystery's solved?

Sharon Horgan's black comedy/drama "Bad Sisters" is back for a second season, but how does it compare to the first? Review.




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Disney's new holiday short follows the friendship between a boy and an octopus

Disney has just released a new four-minute holiday short, with "The Boy & The Octopus" by Taika Waititi available on YouTube.




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Avremu: An 8-Bit AVR Microcontroller Simulator Written in LaTeX

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Coffee, sandwiches, underwear, beer: a day in the life of Japan's konbini

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Micron launches 60TB PCIe gen5 SSD with 12GB/s read speeds

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Show HN: Proxmox VE Helper Scripts

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A mistake that killed Japan's software industry? (2023)

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Rust's Sneaky Deadlock With `if let` Blocks

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Show HN: Stretch My Time Off – An Algorithm to Optimize Your Vacation Days

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Spin 3.0 – open-source tooling for building and running WASM apps

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