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New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: What's preventing us from achieving seamless video communication?
Ask HN: What's preventing us from achieving seamless video communication?
25 by orangep | 8 comments on Hacker News.
Better video compression? faster network speeds? alternative network protocols? With all due respect to all the amazing folks working in the domain, as a person working outside the field, the quality of even 1:1 video communication still seems far from ideal. Wanted to understand a bit what the main underlying hurdles are. Folks say there's less room for improvements with compression after H.264. I'm not sure how much network speeds are a factor given things can get botchy even with wired high bandwidth connections. The audio artifacts definitely impacts the perceived quality so not sure if there's room for improvement here technically.
25 by orangep | 8 comments on Hacker News.
Better video compression? faster network speeds? alternative network protocols? With all due respect to all the amazing folks working in the domain, as a person working outside the field, the quality of even 1:1 video communication still seems far from ideal. Wanted to understand a bit what the main underlying hurdles are. Folks say there's less room for improvements with compression after H.264. I'm not sure how much network speeds are a factor given things can get botchy even with wired high bandwidth connections. The audio artifacts definitely impacts the perceived quality so not sure if there's room for improvement here technically.
New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: How to not feel bad/guilty about quitting the current job for a break?
Ask HN: How to not feel bad/guilty about quitting the current job for a break?
2 by throwawaydave07 | 4 comments on Hacker News.
Using a throwaway account for obvious reasons. I am a 28 year old developer working in New York at one of the big tech companies for the last several years. Lately I am finding myself burnt out and in poor health both physically and mentally and all around miserable. I have lost joy in a lot of things in life including the work. I recognized work being a key thing contributing to this and made the decision to quit my job, take 2-3 months off just mentally recovering and improving my physical health and then finding a new job at another company- likely a startup instead of another megacorp. I have enough money saved up that I could afford to not do anything for many years and live off my savings if I wanted. I am single with no house, no kids or responsibilities and a simple lifestyle, the most expensive thing I own is my $2500 desktop. However as I get closer to handing in my resignation the more self-doubt is creeping in. The thing is this job pays incredibly well and I feel guilty quitting it to take an extended break without having anything lined up. Another thing is that I have been working basically non-stop since I was 16-17 so the idea of taking 2-3 months off for myself is also making me feel bad and guilty. Moreover I see people who are much worse off then me who continue to grind and that makes me feel even more guilty for doing this. I imagine there are many here who might have been in similar situations and can share their story and offer advice. I would love to hear your thoughts on this What should I do and how do I stop feeling like shit for considering this?
2 by throwawaydave07 | 4 comments on Hacker News.
Using a throwaway account for obvious reasons. I am a 28 year old developer working in New York at one of the big tech companies for the last several years. Lately I am finding myself burnt out and in poor health both physically and mentally and all around miserable. I have lost joy in a lot of things in life including the work. I recognized work being a key thing contributing to this and made the decision to quit my job, take 2-3 months off just mentally recovering and improving my physical health and then finding a new job at another company- likely a startup instead of another megacorp. I have enough money saved up that I could afford to not do anything for many years and live off my savings if I wanted. I am single with no house, no kids or responsibilities and a simple lifestyle, the most expensive thing I own is my $2500 desktop. However as I get closer to handing in my resignation the more self-doubt is creeping in. The thing is this job pays incredibly well and I feel guilty quitting it to take an extended break without having anything lined up. Another thing is that I have been working basically non-stop since I was 16-17 so the idea of taking 2-3 months off for myself is also making me feel bad and guilty. Moreover I see people who are much worse off then me who continue to grind and that makes me feel even more guilty for doing this. I imagine there are many here who might have been in similar situations and can share their story and offer advice. I would love to hear your thoughts on this What should I do and how do I stop feeling like shit for considering this?
New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: Can we get a good theory of categorical personality types?
Ask HN: Can we get a good theory of categorical personality types?
2 by ErotemeObelus | 3 comments on Hacker News.
Look at the types of fundamental particles. There's no nice symmetric number of types of fundamental particles (like a prime power, or a highly composite number such as 72). Types that occur in the universe are usually a nasty number. All existing theories of personality types either come in nice prime powers (2, 4, 16) or they're continuous models (which are not useful for fixing yourself; someone in the Big Five whose dominantly agreeable or dominantly open to experience doesn't get a differently designed therapy from someone who is dominantly disagreeable or dominantly closed to experience). Is anybody else interested in designing a categorical personality theory that can be used to fix yourself or am I just a fool? If you are, I need you to get in contact with me. I need all the help I can get.
2 by ErotemeObelus | 3 comments on Hacker News.
Look at the types of fundamental particles. There's no nice symmetric number of types of fundamental particles (like a prime power, or a highly composite number such as 72). Types that occur in the universe are usually a nasty number. All existing theories of personality types either come in nice prime powers (2, 4, 16) or they're continuous models (which are not useful for fixing yourself; someone in the Big Five whose dominantly agreeable or dominantly open to experience doesn't get a differently designed therapy from someone who is dominantly disagreeable or dominantly closed to experience). Is anybody else interested in designing a categorical personality theory that can be used to fix yourself or am I just a fool? If you are, I need you to get in contact with me. I need all the help I can get.
New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: Experience Designing Things as Lefties?
Ask HN: Experience Designing Things as Lefties?
12 by leshokunin | 1 comments on Hacker News.
As a leftie, every now and then, I'm reminded of how I perceive interactions differently. Sometimes, I'll come up with some novel design that feels "right" to me, and I'll present them to teammates and they'll realize it's completely mirrored. I've made my peace long ago with how door handles, scissors, pens behave "wrong", or more specifically how UX is designed for the majority of users. But it does bother me when I create work and it's wrong. What are your experiences designing things as a leftie and realizing it was off?
12 by leshokunin | 1 comments on Hacker News.
As a leftie, every now and then, I'm reminded of how I perceive interactions differently. Sometimes, I'll come up with some novel design that feels "right" to me, and I'll present them to teammates and they'll realize it's completely mirrored. I've made my peace long ago with how door handles, scissors, pens behave "wrong", or more specifically how UX is designed for the majority of users. But it does bother me when I create work and it's wrong. What are your experiences designing things as a leftie and realizing it was off?
New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: Getting traffic to your MVP – how did you do it?
Ask HN: Getting traffic to your MVP – how did you do it?
12 by VvdHout | 18 comments on Hacker News.
Hi everybody! Early testing and working with MVP's is super important but I am struggling figuring out how to get some traffic to the website that can be converted to feedback. What are your thoughts? Any methods or mediums that have worked for your particularly well? I appreciate all the help. Take care, Valentijn
12 by VvdHout | 18 comments on Hacker News.
Hi everybody! Early testing and working with MVP's is super important but I am struggling figuring out how to get some traffic to the website that can be converted to feedback. What are your thoughts? Any methods or mediums that have worked for your particularly well? I appreciate all the help. Take care, Valentijn
New ask Hacker News story: Where the F#$ unikernel advancements go?
Where the F#$ unikernel advancements go?
3 by desibenz | 2 comments on Hacker News.
Unikernel were quite hot in 2016, I've seen developments of late, whats going on? I am not talking about AWS, Azure, etc. lambdas.
3 by desibenz | 2 comments on Hacker News.
Unikernel were quite hot in 2016, I've seen developments of late, whats going on? I am not talking about AWS, Azure, etc. lambdas.
New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: Who can explain justifications for these recommendations?
Ask HN: Who can explain justifications for these recommendations?
4 by Infernal | 0 comments on Hacker News.
Lately I've seen these recommendations pop up in various threads: http://bit.ly/2zDk9qx Given the non-technical audience, and the short, direct instructional nature of the guidance, almost no time is spent on the "why" of these recommendations. Can folks here help expand just a bit on these, e.g., why use Chrome instead of Firefox, why use Gmail instead of say Fastmail or your ISP's mail, why is Siri not safe to use etc.
4 by Infernal | 0 comments on Hacker News.
Lately I've seen these recommendations pop up in various threads: http://bit.ly/2zDk9qx Given the non-technical audience, and the short, direct instructional nature of the guidance, almost no time is spent on the "why" of these recommendations. Can folks here help expand just a bit on these, e.g., why use Chrome instead of Firefox, why use Gmail instead of say Fastmail or your ISP's mail, why is Siri not safe to use etc.
New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: How does your development team handle database migrations?
Ask HN: How does your development team handle database migrations?
245 by abetlen | 145 comments on Hacker News.
What's your team workflow for delivering features that require database migrations. How do you keep migrations from slowing down development as your team grows.
245 by abetlen | 145 comments on Hacker News.
What's your team workflow for delivering features that require database migrations. How do you keep migrations from slowing down development as your team grows.
New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: As a creative developer what are your sources for inspiration?
Ask HN: As a creative developer what are your sources for inspiration?
25 by feriforgacs | 13 comments on Hacker News.
I'm looking for websites, twitter profiles, discord channels, books, movies, podcast, etc to get a daily dose of inspiration from new technologies and award winning solutions to fancy preload animations and other tiny details. What are your sources?
25 by feriforgacs | 13 comments on Hacker News.
I'm looking for websites, twitter profiles, discord channels, books, movies, podcast, etc to get a daily dose of inspiration from new technologies and award winning solutions to fancy preload animations and other tiny details. What are your sources?
New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: What was your experience starting a tech consultancy?
Ask HN: What was your experience starting a tech consultancy?
458 by amolo | 248 comments on Hacker News.
Basically share anything. Advice. Warnings. Stories. About the time you considered and also actually starting a consultancy.
458 by amolo | 248 comments on Hacker News.
Basically share anything. Advice. Warnings. Stories. About the time you considered and also actually starting a consultancy.
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Man who reported girl missing arrested in her disappearance
The man who reported last weekend that 4-year-old Maleah Davis had been abducted was arrested near Houston in connection with her disappearance and police said they found her blood in his apartment.
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FOX NEWS: The Latest: Police: blood in man's apartment linked to girl
The Latest: Police: blood in man's apartment linked to girl
The Latest on the disappearance of 4-year-old Maleah Davis (all times local): 6 p.m. Houston police say they found "blood evidence" in the apartment of Darion Vence that matches that of the missing 4-year-old girl, Maleah Davis.
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FOX NEWS: Would you pull over and stop for a robot cop?
Would you pull over and stop for a robot cop?
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FOX NEWS: 'Stepdad' of Maleah Davis arrested after blood found in apartment, police say; alibi also in doubt
'Stepdad' of Maleah Davis arrested after blood found in apartment, police say; alibi also in doubt
The Texas man who told police his "stepdaughter" had been abducted on the side of the highway last weekend was arrested Saturday in connection with her disappearance.
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Denver, Colorado becomes first city to decriminalize 'magic mushrooms'
'Adventures through the Mind' podcast host James Jesso claims psychedelic mushrooms can change the world.
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FOX NEWS: What will life in federal prison be like for Michael Cohen?
What will life in federal prison be like for Michael Cohen?
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FOX NEWS: Virginia gas station explosion: death toll rises to 3, 4 more injured
Virginia gas station explosion: death toll rises to 3, 4 more injured
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FOX NEWS: 5 teens arrested, accused of using Tinder to trap dates and rob them at gunpoint
5 teens arrested, accused of using Tinder to trap dates and rob them at gunpoint
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FOX NEWS: Michael Jackson's eldest child Prince is a college graduate
Michael Jackson's eldest child Prince is a college graduate
Michael Jackson's eldest child Prince is a college graduate.
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FOX NEWS: Harvard won't renew Weinstein lawyer as student house dean
Harvard won't renew Weinstein lawyer as student house dean
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What's preventing us from achieving seamless video communication?
Ask HN: What's preventing us from achieving seamless video communication?
23 by orangep | 8 comments on Hacker News.
Better video compression? faster network speeds? alternative network protocols? With all due respect to all the amazing folks working in the domain, as a person working outside the field, the quality of even 1:1 video communication still seems far from ideal. Wanted to understand a bit what the main underlying hurdles are. Folks say there's less room for improvements with compression after H.264. I'm not sure how much network speeds are a factor given things can get botchy even with wired high bandwidth connections. The audio artifacts definitely impacts the perceived quality so not sure if there's room for improvement here technically.
23 by orangep | 8 comments on Hacker News.
Better video compression? faster network speeds? alternative network protocols? With all due respect to all the amazing folks working in the domain, as a person working outside the field, the quality of even 1:1 video communication still seems far from ideal. Wanted to understand a bit what the main underlying hurdles are. Folks say there's less room for improvements with compression after H.264. I'm not sure how much network speeds are a factor given things can get botchy even with wired high bandwidth connections. The audio artifacts definitely impacts the perceived quality so not sure if there's room for improvement here technically.
THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ by Heather Morris
A concentration camp detainee tasked with permanently marking fellow prisoners falls in love with one of them.
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WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING by Delia Owens
In a quiet town on the North Carolina coast in 1969, a young woman who survived alone in the marsh becomes a murder suspect.
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