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Ask HN: Where would you publish content that should outlive you?
I would love for my great grandchildren to be able to read the things I write today, and see the photos I’ve taken.Where should I publish them?Dedicated hosting and domain are a missed payment away from being purged.So is iCloud.Facebook and Tumblr are a bankruptcy away to join Geocities and MySpace.Own physical bedroom server requires maintenance which can’t be done when you’re dead.The average dead person’s content isn’t easy to monetize.Buy a lifetime sdf.org membership for $36 and publish ev
Show HN: Gemini and Facebook Bot [video]
In this video, we showcase some of Hexabot's most exciting features, including:1⃣ Natural Language Understanding (NLU) – Watch how Hexabot uses intent detection to improve chatbot interactions.
2⃣ Multilingual Support – Learn how easy it is to make your chatbot speak multiple languages, from English to French and beyond!
3⃣ Google Gemini Integration – See how to enhance your chatbot with generative AI, allowing for intelligent, context-aware conversations.
4⃣ Facebook Messenger Integration
Ask HN: Developer laptop that doesn't suck in 2024 and it's not Apple silicone
There was a similar post a few years back - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32632720<p>I'm asking for something similar because I'm mainly a dev in the Microsoft ecosystem and I feel comfortable using it for work. I do have a macbook M1 for private use and I love it!
Meta Deleting Noyb Posts
Well, this is just begging for the Streisand effect to take hold.<p>Here's the NOYB (privacy action group in Europe) post about their win against Meta:
https://noyb.eu/en/cjeu-meta-must-minimise-use-personal-data-ads<p>Noyb mentioned in their newsletter that this was getting deleted when posted to Facebook. I tried and can confirm! I think that's the only post to my own wall that I've ever had deleted.
Show HN: Mixlayer – code and deploy LLM prompts using JavaScript
Hi HN,I'm excited to introduce Mixlayer, a platform I've been working on over the past 6 months that allows you to code and deploy prompts using simple JavaScript functions.Mixlayer recreates the developer experience of using LLMs locally without having to do all of the local setup yourself. I originally came up with this idea when using LLMs on my MacBook and thought it’d be cool to build a product that makes it easy for everyone. It compiles your code to a WASM binary and runs it alo
The Cost of Cultural Ignorance: How Brands Can Get It Right
<div>In the unfolding narrative of advertising's cultural missteps, the recent Heinz ad controversy serves as a poignant reminder of the shadows cast by history. These ads resonate with the undertones of propaganda posters used to dehumanize and mischaracterize. They are relics of a time when images were manipulated to weave false narratives--narratives that continue to...</div>
A Deeper Dive Into the 2023-2024 Season Ratings
<div>As we settle into the 2024-2025 broadcast season, TVNewser is taking a last look back at some of the lesser-told narratives of 2023-2024 broadcast season. We're focusing on time periods and networks that don't always factor into our weekly coverage, from the Sunday morning shows to NewsNation and CNBC. Sunday Morning News CBS News' Face...</div>
CNN and Fox News Announce Harris and Trump Town Halls
<div>With another presidential debate looking increasingly unlikely, the cable news networks have pivoted to another format they know well--town halls. On Friday, CNN and Fox News both announced separate town halls with the candidates. Vice President Kamala Harris will appear on CNN, while former President Donald Trump will be on Fox. CNN's live town hall...</div>
G/O Media Is Suing Paste Media a Year After Selling It Jezebel
<div>The digital media firm G/O Media filed a lawsuit in Delaware court last month against Paste Media, according to public records obtained by ADWEEK. The lawsuit alleges that Paste Media breached the contract the two parties signed last year when Paste Media acquired the titles Jezebel and Splinter from G/O Media in November 2023. The...</div>
Pachinko Producer Explains Why Diverse Stories Are Breaking Out in Streaming
<div>For producer Theresa Kang, everything comes down to perspective. Kang, the CEO of Blue Marble Pictures, was born in the United States, but her sister and parents were immigrants born in South Korea, resulting in her growing up in a multicultural household. Her upbringing has always played a major role in her life and the...</div>
Tips from NCM, verb., and Pinterest On Avoiding the ‘Sea of Sameness’ In Experiential Marketing
<div>Successful experiential marketing has become more than just hosting a one-time pop-up event or providing guests with a photo opportunity. In "Immersive Brand Moments: Designing Experiences That Captivate and Convert," an ADWEEK House group chat presented by National CineMedia, panelists chimed in on making events stand out. "There has just still been a lot of...</div>
Shutterfly Wants to Banish Generic, Throwaway Gifts This Holiday Season
<div>No one wants the pre-wrapped fragrance set from Walgreens, the tabletop fireplace, the oversized chocolate fountain, any "talking" wall plaque or novelty necktie-and yet those gifts, or "gifts," arrive each year, destined for dusty basements and yard sales across America. Shutterfly, in one of the first holiday ads to launch for the 2024 season, suggests...</div>
Here’s the Roundup for the Week Ending October 11
<div>Happy Friday to all who celebrate. In this week's roundup of stories we didn't post for one reason or another, we see the usual to and fro of local talent. We also see that an Atlanta artist is paying tribute to Jovita Moore, who died from brain cancer in 2021 and a GoFundMe has been...</div>
Why Vox Media Is Selling Its Podcasts as Multichannel Franchises
<div>The digital media company Vox Media signed the YouTube creator Kenny Beecham to its podcast network Friday, part of a broader strategy from the company as it seeks to position its podcast portfolio as a multichannel offering that goes beyond audio. "As video has become a bigger part of the conversation in the podcast space,...</div>
Melissa Torres Moving on From WWLP in Springfield
<div>Melissa Torres is leaving WWLP in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Nexstar NBC affiliate said Torres is moving out west to work at another Nexstar station. By the goodbye photo we posted, it looks like she's going to KRQE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. "I'm filled with a multitude of emotions as I close this chapter in my...</div>
DOJ’s Plan to Dethrone Google’s Search Dominance Shakes Gen AI Ambitions
<div>Conquering generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the next battlefield for big tech platforms, but Google could be on the back foot thanks to the response to its dominance in search. The proposed remedies recommended by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to rid Google of its alleged monopolistic behavior in search have the potential to hamper...</div>
Twitter Is Surveying Users About Abuse
<b>It's asking about harassment on Facebook and Instagram, too.</b>
When It Comes To Feminist Content Around The World, Here’s How BuzzFeed’s International Editions Drive The Conversation
How BuzzFeed's international editions consider their audience, cultural context, and the power of Facebook pages, of course.
Here's What Young People In Attawapiskat Say They Need To Fight The Suicide Crisis
Young people in the remote Northern Ontario community came together to brainstorm.
The Democratic Convention By The Facebook Numbers
<b>Obama has almost twice as many mentions as Romney.</b> Romney beat One Direction; Lil Wayne beat Biden.