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Ask HN: Best plan for some mobile data for a week?

So we got hit by Hurricane Helene. Not as badly as western North Carolina, but enough to knock out power and internet. And there’s every chance the power comes back before internet does. So:Does anyone have a go-to place to get some mobile data that doesn’t involve a monthly plan? (If not, anyone know the easiest plan to cancel after the first month?) I’m hoping to use the second eSIM slot on my phone to keep from using up the data on my existing plan _again_.

Ask HN: Who is building the next level hardware to collect more data?

We all know how much data phones collect but who is building the next level some AI hardware/phone to collect all time active camera/mic data with more sensors? I know this sound bit extreme but I believe that is inevitable next level in data collection. So does anyone know any startups in this level of hardware?Privacy is dead years ago. So all on camera and few more sensor on all the time is the next normal, IMO. Just like how mobile internet is now all the time on and sending the lo

Ask HN: Effective and low cost way to share WiFi with nearby low income areas

hi! i come from a relatively privileged family and i think with all the internet progress made so far (good quality learning ecosystem from YT/ courses/ etc + advanced knowledge curation from search engines/ LLMs, etc.) over and above the infrastructure layer we're still lagging behind on democratizing of affordable infrastructure/ transport layer (home internet connections). Given its the backbone for connecting with world and enables one to extract knowledge, failure t

Show HN: Flipbook v0.2 – OSS library for animated QR codes of infinite size

"Flipbooks" are a superset of QR codes in the form of an animated GIF. This allows for digital information of any size to be transferred without the need for an internet connection. Flipbooks can be used to download apps, music, movies, rich-text, and more.The latest release of Flipbook (v 0.2.x) has improved performance in both write (1100% increase) and read (100% increase) speed. It also fixed support for mobile devices, fixed Typescript support, and decreased bundle install size by

Ask HN: Could the web disappear due to mobile apps and AI?

Of course, the internet will remain, but maybe not websites?

Google Maps no longer usable on mobile devices

I do not have Google apps installed on my phone. I rarely use any of them other than occasionally Maps and Search. I use them as websites exclusively. If you try to search something on Maps you will be redirected to App Store to download the app. Mobile page is no longer functional.Workaround at the moment is switching to desktop view. They will probably stop that too.Internet is getting worse day by day it seems...EDIT: Using iPhone (iOS 18.1). Tested both Safari and Brave. No VPN and I'm

Mastering SEO: Best Practices Every Web Developer Should Know

In the vast landscape of the internet, where millions of websites compete for attention, mastering Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is crucial for any web developer. Implementing SEO best practices not only improves a website's visibility but also enhances its relevance and user experience. This article outlines essential SEO strategies tailored for web developers to ensure their creations rank high and thrive in the digital realm.1. Mobile-First Design:With mobile devices dominating intern

Show HN: Fireproof – local-first database with Git-like encrypted sync

Hi, HN! As a cofounder of Couchbase, I pioneered mobile sync, and I’ve always wanted to bring the speed and reliability of local-first data to the web, incubating PouchDB among other efforts. I learned the constraints of real world financial applications at McKinsey & Company FinLab, and Merkle integrity research at Protocol Labs taught me smart contract data structures. As part of the JavaScript community (and early hosting provider for NPM) I’ve been waiting, and now with the availability

You Can Live And Work In These 15 Countries If You Have A Remote Job

Go beyond your neighborhood coffee shop. I dare you.

This "Creepy" Time-Tracking Software Is Like Having Your Boss Watch You Every Second

The future of work was supposed to be flexible and fun, but on Upwork, some freelancers feel tethered to their computers by software that takes screenshots and tracks their keystrokes.

"I Was Never So Happy To Leave A Job In My Life": 22 Horrible Managers Whose "Motivation" Methods Only Motivated People To Quit

"It got so bad that I had several panic attacks at work. She gave me a cookie from her lunch and told me to 'buck up.'"

This Is What Sex Workers Actually Think Of The "Uber" App For Their Industry

"Let's not pretend there's any way to remove risk from sex work."

Are You A Person Of Color Who Has Been Working Remotely? We’d Like To Hear From You.

How has working from home over the last year changed your company’s culture and your experience of work?

Martha Stewart Slams Remote Work With A Super Boomery Rant: "It's Frightening"

Oh lord, she had to bring France into this.

If Four Years Of Working From Home Have Finally Convinced You To Upgrade Your Office, These 36 Products Are For You

Because remote work is the best work, but it is probably about time you get off the couch.

Angelina Jolie Has Ovaries And Fallopian Tubes Removed After Cancer Scare

The 39-year-old actress wrote in the New York Times Tuesday about her choice to remove her fallopian tubes and ovaries to reduce her risk of cancer.

37 TikTok Products With Such Good Reviews That They Clearly Do The Trick

Remote workers, this portable 15-in-1 "Worky" station with standard outlets and USB ports is about to become your godsend.

Listen: Here’s Why Millennials Who Moved Home During The Pandemic Might Not Leave, And Why It’s Okay

“If we’ve learned anything over the past year and change, it’s that we’re all one mishap, or missed paycheck, away from not being able to make it on our own.”

30 Products From Wayfair To Give Your Home The Spruce Up It Deserves

Now that you're back indoors full-time, it's time to make the home look its best.

If You're Fully In The Adult Stage Of Your Life, It's High Time You Own These 20 Target Products

When you're thrilled to finally own an effective vacuum cleaner...that's adulthood, baby.