Hacker News with Generative AI: Reviews

If you're in the market for a $1,900 color E Ink monitor, one of them exists now (arstechnica.com)
Onyx International is releasing a color version of its Boox Mira Pro monitor.
Electronics, Displays, E Ink, Monitors, Reviews
62 points by rbanffy 16 hours ago | 47 comments
JetBrains defends removal of negative reviews for unpopular AI Assistant (devclass.com)
JetBrains has defended its removal of negative reviews and feedback for its AI Assistant on its plugin marketplace, stating that this was either in accordance with its policy or to remove outdated content.
Software, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Reviews, Community
219 points by przemub 1 day ago | 135 comments
The Cybertruck is all tricks and no truck, a musky Tesla fail (hcn.org)
Tesla’s baking sheet on wheels rides fast in the recall lane toward a dead end where dysfunctional men gather.
Tesla, Cybertruck, Electric Vehicles, Automobiles, Reviews
29 points by Improvement 2 days ago | 24 comments
PC Monitors Database (comparepcmonitors.com)
Compare PC Monitors
PC Monitors, Hardware, Reviews, Comparison Tools
4 points by mjcurl 3 days ago | 0 comments
Jetbrains actively deleting negative reviews for AI plugin (jetbrains.com)
Artificial Intelligence, Software, Reviews, JetBrains
14 points by terminalbraid 3 days ago | 6 comments
Get yourself a cheap dishwasher (blogspot.com)
Our old Kitchen Aid (Whirlpool) dishwasher died after 18 years.  Well, it still ran, but it leaked all over the floor, more than once, ruining the Engineered Hardwood floors.
Home Appliances, DIY, Reviews
10 points by speckx 4 days ago | 4 comments
I tried Windows gaming on a Mac (andrewethanzeng.com)
A month ago, I reviewed the base M4 Mac Mini and its performance surprised me. So much so, that I spent most of my time after that review…gaming on this tiny little box.
Mac, Gaming, Performance, Reviews
43 points by indigodaddy 5 days ago | 93 comments
How to Identify Quality in Clothing (A Rant) [video] (youtube.com)
Fashion, Quality, Reviews, Video
17 points by gmays 7 days ago | 1 comments
Review: Ryzen AI CPU makes the Framework Laptop 13 the fastest has ever been (arstechnica.com)
With great power comes great responsibility and subpar battery life.
Hardware, Reviews, Laptops, Performance
21 points by freeqaz 7 days ago | 1 comments
On Bloat (2024) (docs.google.com)
Film, Reviews, 2024
3 points by thunderbong 10 days ago | 1 comments
I Do Not Recommend Proton Mail (xn--gckvb8fzb.com)
A review of my experience from using a paid Proton Mail account over the past years and why I decided to leave the service after broken promises, technical failures, and ethical disappointments.
Email, Security, Reviews, Privacy
17 points by meatstick 11 days ago | 4 comments
Why I'll Never Buy an Asus Laptop Again (ycombinator.com)
When I first bought my ASUS VivoBook K15 OLED, I was excited. It looked beautiful, felt solid, and the OLED display was stunning. On paper, it seemed like a great value for the price — a laptop that could handle my work, my creative projects, and casual use without breaking a sweat. I was optimistic. Maybe even a little proud of the purchase.
Consumer Tech, Reviews, Laptops
8 points by riasatsk 12 days ago | 7 comments
The almost perfect mini NAS for my mini rack (jeffgeerling.com)
The GMKtec G9 N150 4-bay NVMe mini PC is $240 and the nearly perfect NAS for my mini rack:
NAS, Hardware, Mini PCs, Reviews
5 points by ingve 15 days ago | 1 comments
One Week with Desktop Linux After a 20 Year Absence (naildrivin5.com)
I bought a Framework laptop a couple weeks ago, set it up with stock Ubuntu, and used it for my primary computer for a week. It’s the first time I’ve used Linux in earnest in 20 years. It’s amazing how much has changed and how much hasn’t.
Linux, Operating Systems, Personal Computing, Reviews
10 points by vinnyglennon 15 days ago | 3 comments
I Decided on the Framework 13 for My Next Laptop (kevquirk.com)
I've mentioned the Framework 13 a few times recently, and I ended up buying one. But a few people have messaged me wanting to know why I chose it. So, here's why...
Laptops, Reviews, Technology, Personal Tech, Frameworks
6 points by speckx 16 days ago | 2 comments
V-Color 96GB DDR5-5600 48GB X2 ECC Udimm Kit Quick Look (servethehome.com)
A few weeks ago we took a quick look at the Micron 32GB DDR5-5600 ECC UDIMM Kit. We saw in the comments that folks recommended the V-Color 96GB kit. The kit came with two 48GB ECC UDIMMs for 96GB total. We paid $399 for the two DIMM kit. This is more than many non-ECC UDIMMs, but since the 32GB Micron ECC UDIMMs are $220 each, this V-Color kit offers more capacity at a lower cost.
Hardware, RAM, Memory, Computer Components, Reviews
8 points by teleforce 17 days ago | 1 comments
A balanced review of Math Academy (ozwrites.com)
I haven’t written in a couple of months as we had another baby (kid #3, a boy) in January. So far he really likes it when we vacuum or play Metallica… not sure what that says about his personality but at least the house is clean. Also I’m still working on a major update to teachyourselfcs.com so please keep your helpful suggestions coming!
Education, Reviews, Parenting
52 points by ozanonay 20 days ago | 24 comments
Bumps in the Gumroad (oddevan.com)
It’s hard to overstate just how much my opinion on Gumroad has changed since the beginning of 2025. I’m not mad, just disappointed. Incredibly disappointed.
Software, Business, Opinions, Reviews
4 points by handfuloflight 25 days ago | 0 comments
Show HN: I open-sourced a tool to compare Google Play apps side-by-side (clashofapps.com)
Our platform analyzes Google Play Store app reviews, helping developers and product managers identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
Open Source, Google Play, App Development, Reviews, Competitor Analysis
14 points by ntorresdev 28 days ago | 1 comments
Best printer 2025: just buy a Brother laser printer, the winner is clear (theverge.com)
Buying any random Brother laser printer will let you print things without thinking about it too much
Printing, Consumer Tech, Reviews
7 points by ecliptik 29 days ago | 2 comments
Testing DVD-R and CD-R 25 years later: optical disks from Japan (goughlui.com)
As it turns out, “thrift shopping” in Japan via the internet can be both very enjoyable as well as very dangerous.
Technology, Reviews, Japan
177 points by csdvrx 30 days ago | 81 comments
Tearing Down the Unitree Go2: A Robotics Expert's Deep Dive [video] (youtube.com)
Robotics, Hardware, Reviews, Video
4 points by viewtransform 32 days ago | 0 comments
One Drive in Toyota's $10k Pickup Will Make You Want One (2023) (motor1.com)
Cars, Toyota, Reviews
30 points by walterbell 35 days ago | 18 comments
The Website Hacker News Is Afraid to Discuss (daringfireball.net)
Back in 2017, the iPhone X was announced alongside the iPhones 8 and 8 Plus in mid-September. The iPhones 8 shipped that month, and I published a review of the iPhones 8 on September 19. The iPhone X, though, wasn’t available to order until October 27, and didn’t start shipping to customers until November 3. It was an unusual iPhone release cycle that year, to say the least.
iPhone, Apple, Technology, Reviews, Release Cycles
479 points by jgruber 36 days ago | 276 comments
Cheap earbuds got damn good (therectangle.substack.com)
There was a time, not that long ago, when cheap wired earbuds were an unbridled assault on my sweet hearing holes.
Audio Equipment, Consumer Electronics, Reviews
10 points by olyellybelly 39 days ago | 5 comments
IMDb Shuts Down 'Snow White' User Rating After 2.3/10 Score (worldofreel.com)
People are acting totally normal in reaction to Disney’s live-action “Snow White.” To all the review aggregate sites, I wish you good luck this coming weekend.
Movies, Reviews, Disney, Social Media
15 points by xnhbx 41 days ago | 1 comments
Magical Instant Bullets (militaryrealism.blog)
Welcome back, my new and regular readers alike. I’m doubling down on Unreal Tournament this week, following on from last week’s discussion of the Flak Cannon. If you need to get up to speed on Unreal Tournament (UT) you should read my previous posts on the game: Firstly on the Rocket Launcher, then the Flak Cannon. Today we’ll examine the Sniper Rifle with our usual pedantic criticism.
Unreal Tournament, Gaming, Video Games, Weapons, Reviews
72 points by baud147258 42 days ago | 58 comments
A Review of Helix after 1.5 Years (felix-knorr.net)
I've been using Helix for roughly 1.5 years now, and for the latest release (25.01) I decided to summarized the thoughts I've been collecting until now.
Software, Reviews, User Experience
10 points by todsacerdoti 47 days ago | 0 comments
Civilization VII, one month later: The community and developers chime in (arstechnica.com)
A month ago, Civilization VII launched to generally positive critical reviews, but user reviews on Steam and Metacritic weren’t nearly so positive, at least at first.
Civilization VII, Gaming, Community Feedback, Reviews
26 points by amichail 48 days ago | 1 comments
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Is a Stone-Cold Masterpiece (gizmodo.com)
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is one of the greatest fantasy adventures of all time. An absolute masterpiece.
Fantasy, Television, Reviews
205 points by adrian_mrd 48 days ago | 116 comments