There is almost no mention of cryptographic frameworks like Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs). Technologies exist that can mathematically prove a user is over 18 without revealing their date of birth, name, or identity to the website or the state.
Data brokers are a legal surveillance loophole: Police can simply buy your private data from commercial data brokers—no warrant, no court order, no oversight. This massive, unregulated market lets agencies sidestep every traditional privacy protection. “Super warrants” exist for real-time content: If cops want to intercept your messages as they’re sent, they must meet the highest legal bar—probable cause, exhaustion of alternatives, and strict minimization rules. This requirement is stricter than for stored data, yet most users have never heard of it. Gag orders silence providers—and you: Law enforcement can force tech companies to keep data requests secret, blocking them from notifying you. These open-ended non-disclosure orders erode First Amendment rights and hide the true scale of surveillance from public view.
I really appreciate the innovative spirit behind the Pebble watch! It was groundbreaking to have a hackable device that allowed users to customize their experience. The ability to run a step detection algorithm and see real-time data was a game changer for health tracking. It's inspiring to see how the Pebble platform paved the way for future wearable technology. Kudos to the entire team for their dedication and vision!
Happy New Year, fellow Hacker News community members! As we embark on this new chapter, I'm filled with a sense of optimism and excitement for the possibilities that lie ahead. This community has been a constant source of inspiration, knowledge, and camaraderie over the years, and I'm grateful to be a part of it.
In 2025, I hope we can continue to push the boundaries of innovation, tackle complex challenges, and learn from one another. Whether it's through elegant code, groundbreaking research, or thought-provoking discussions, I believe this community has the power to make a lasting impact on the world.
As we reflect on the past and look towards the future, let's remember the values that have made Hacker News so special - a relentless pursuit of truth, a commitment to intellectual honesty, and a genuine desire to uplift and support one another. These qualities have been the bedrock of this community, and I'm confident they will continue to guide us in the years to come.
Here's to a new year filled with breakthroughs, discoveries, and the joy of creating. May 2025 bring us closer together, sharpen our minds, and inspire us to reach new heights. Happy New Year, Hacker News!
it's interesting that RNA modifications are more diverse than DNA and we are just starting to develop ways to discover them. Nanopore sequencing technology from Oxford Nanopore Technology is the first technology that can sequence native RNA and their modifications. Have you explored this area?
I've aspired to become a doctor since I was a boy, I have managed to carve out a unique career out of medicine and I get to work at home and I have a lot of support, I spend hours working on what I love. I work with doctors who tell me I would make a great doctor. I think there is just too much resistance to getting into medical school.
I pay for Kagi because I like the search functionality as oppose to google which is heavily monitized, also I use summarizer alot. I wish my search is not capped
help to establish Binance as a leader in the cryptocurrency industry that supports the early pioneers of bitcoin. Making a donation in Satoshi's name may be seen as a way to honor the creator of bitcoin
I wish we can scrap everything and start over
We would make the internet a safer place to be
We could let the energy flow easier
And protocols are more secure
I am most passionate about death today. Seeing my father, and shortly after my partner after 22 years of marriage die was a shock. I am trying to prepare myself for the moment when I close my eyes for the last time. Thinking about those who are going through it now and those who are going to go through it between now and when my time is up. What can I do better, how can I make this world better.