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Underwater anomaly-response probe: cheap, autonomous, disruptive?

Thu, 04/24/2025 - 3:03am

Detects anomalies via onboard sensors. When triggered — it surfaces and transmits a coded signal. Primary channel: optical (laser/IR/LED). Backup: satellite (Iridium). No infrastructure needed. Weight ~2kg. Can be dropped from plane, drone, or boat. Powered independently. Modules replaceable.

Use-cases:

Provokes enemy subs to expose themselves

Large-scale activation = deception

Creates noise and false targets

Presence simulation in strategic areas

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Question: Could this kind of low-cost, behavior-based architecture affect anti-submarine warfare if deployed in numbers?

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43779977

Points: 1

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Ask HN: Why so many companies reducing middle management recently?

Thu, 04/24/2025 - 3:01am

I understand why you’d want to reduce middle management and eliminate layers of hierarchy

But why would companies all do it at the same time like it’s a trend?

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43779970

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

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[Learning] Commodore 64 Assembly

Thu, 04/24/2025 - 3:00am
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Llama 4 Smells Bad

Thu, 04/24/2025 - 2:49am
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Show HN: A Tiny Web Chat App for AI Models with MCP Client Support

Thu, 04/24/2025 - 2:44am

A web-based graphical interface for AI chat interactions with support for multiple AI models and MCP integrations. Connect with Gmail, Google Calendar, image generation services now. Demo: https://yovy.app/share/053b3990

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43779897

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

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IKEA's Web Fonts

Thu, 04/24/2025 - 2:32am
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Show HN: OutreachGuy – AI Twitter Automation with Realistic Personas

Thu, 04/24/2025 - 2:30am

Hi HN,

I'm the founder of several projects, and like many entrepreneurs, I know how important it is to have a consistent presence on Twitter—both to build an audience and to get leads. But when you’re bootstrapping, you rarely have time to post daily or join relevant conversations.

That’s why I built OutreachGuy. The idea was simple: set it up once, and forget about it. OutreachGuy runs in the background, automatically posting and replying every hour with human-like, persona-driven accounts tailored to your target audience. This way, my brand stays visible and engaged on Twitter, while I focus on actually building the product and running the business.

What’s different:

- Runs continuously and posts/replies using AI-generated, context-aware personas (style, tone, and interests can be customized).

- Designed to engage in real conversations, not just broadcast or spam.

- Each tweet or reply is written to look like a real person responding to the actual thread context.

No need for daily manual content planning or constant attention.

# How it works:

1) Monitors relevant hashtags and threads.

2) For each opportunity, generates a tweet or reply based on your selected persona.

3) Keeps a steady but non-intrusive posting rate (about 1 per hour per account).

Link: https://outreachguy.ai

Would love any feedback—especially on persona realism, edge cases, or ways it could better avoid coming across as automated. Happy to answer any technical or implementation questions!

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43779845

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

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Show HN: Online Metronome

Thu, 04/24/2025 - 2:30am

Article URL: https://onlinemetronome.io

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43779841

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

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Questions about the Future of AI

Thu, 04/24/2025 - 2:27am
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