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Gemini 2.5 Pro: From 0506 to 0605

Don't Worry About the Vase • 1209 implied HN points • 18 Jun 25
🕹 Technology Tech Updates
  1. The new Gemini 2.5 Pro model from Google is better at coding and has improved reasoning skills, but users have mixed feelings about its personality changes.
  2. Some people think the updates focus too much on benchmarks, making the model feel less creative and more sycophantic in its responses.
  3. The price for its Flash Lite version is very affordable, making it a good option for many users, but concerns about how safe and reliable it is remain.
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Risky Biz News: EPA releases cybersecurity guidance for US public water sector

Risky Business News • 0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Tech Updates
  1. The US EPA has released cybersecurity guidance for public water systems, aiming to improve cybersecurity resilience and address recent high-profile hacks.
  2. Recent cyber breaches include hacks on GunAction.com, Flutterwave, BitBNS, TheSandbox, Chick-fil-A, and Mastodon.
  3. Various cybersecurity incidents involve BEC phishing campaigns, malware like FiXS in ATMs, and vulnerabilities found in DJI drones and Intel processors.

Two New Features Sneak into the Microsoft Sentinel Incident Experience

Rod’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
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  1. Microsoft Sentinel's new Incident experience received positive feedback and more capabilities are being added based on customer input.
  2. New features in the Incident Logs panel include enhanced export options for query results and a convenient link to open the full Log Analytics experience in a new browser tab.
  3. Further enhancements are in the works to continue improving the Microsoft Sentinel Incident experience.

Seriously shady stuff

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 Sep 15
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  1. Silicon Valley may be in a bubble, with highly valued startups and underlying human drama to ponder
  2. Jason Scott is singlehandedly preserving thousands of computer manuals, but his plans for them remain mysterious
  3. A subgenre of video games mocking Millennials by exploring modern love and sex exists, representing a form of condescension

Web Dev Updates, Tools, & Articles #1

Web Dev Explorer • 0 implied HN points • 24 Apr 24
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  1. Meta's Horizon OS announcement opens its technology to other companies, mirroring Android's open market approach against Apple's closed iOS system.
  2. Apple's upcoming event on May 7th is expected to focus on new iPads, hinted by the event name 'Let Loose' and accompanying visuals.
  3. GitLab introduced Duo Chat, an AI programming assistant to help developers with tasks outside of coding, emphasizing work efficiency and user privacy.