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GitHub Copilot: AI assisted programming

2 HN points • 11 Feb 23
  1. GitHub Copilot is a top coding assistant on the market.
  2. Copilot is best used as a tool alongside human review.
  3. GitHub Copilot is worth it for students (free) and individuals ($10/month) for the time it saves.

DALL-E review: AI image generation

0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 23
  1. DALL-E is a deep learning model by OpenAI for image generation.
  2. DALL-E was popular but has been outcompeted by newer models.
  3. DALL-E is considered overpriced and not competitive with open-source alternatives.

Arc: a modern browser.

0 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Browsers User Experience Design Updates
  1. Arc is a modern browser built on Chromium, similar to Chrome but with a new UI and UX.
  2. Arc has great design aesthetics, but the UX may require some learning and adjustment, especially with its unique features like separate workspaces.
  3. Although Arc has some energy cost and bug issues, it's still worth giving a try for its refreshing technology and free onboarding.

Artifact: TikTok for adults?

0 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Artifact app uses AI to curate news personalized to your taste.
  2. The Artifact app is like a clunky web browser with many ads.
  3. Artifact may be worth trying for mainstream news, but there are better alternatives like Hacker News.

RemNote: futuristic note-taking?

0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 23
  1. RemNote is a cloud-based note-taking tool focused on learning with features like notecards and portals.
  2. The pricing model includes a subscription service at $8 a month with additional automation power-ups.
  3. While RemNote offers many useful features, the interface can feel overwhelming for first-time users, but it excels in collaborative note-taking and research work.
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Obsidian: another note-taking app?

0 implied HN points • 05 Feb 23
  1. Obsidian offers bidirectional links, graphs, and markdown notes with a pricing model that includes a one-time fee and a commercial plan.
  2. Obsidian is a bootstrapped company and features a clean UI with a customizable community for themes and plugins.
  3. Obsidian provides a complex, yet user-friendly experience for note-taking with intuitive bi-directional links and hash-tagging, making it a powerful tool with some plugin activation challenges.

Screen studio: screen recording software

0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 23
  1. Screen studio is a top screen recording software known for its simplicity and great user experience.
  2. The software automatically enhances videos with smooth animations and removes distractions.
  3. While Screen studio is priced at $89, which may be high for some, it's worth it if you need professional screen recordings.