Hacker News with Generative AI: Reviews

The gem Apple discontinued: the 11-inch MacBook Air (2019) (morrick.me)
When it arrived by post a couple of weeks ago, I joked on Twitter: Loving my new 11-inch iPad Pro!
Apple, MacBook Air, Laptops, Reviews
24 points by tosh 4 days ago | 49 comments
Tailscale is pretty useful (6nok.org)
It’s probably old news for most, but I’ve recently started using Tailscale and wanted to share my experience with it.
Networking, Software, Reviews, Personal Experiences
796 points by marban 6 days ago | 401 comments
Tailscale Is Pretty Useful (6nok.org)
It’s probably old news for most, but I’ve recently started using Tailscale and wanted to share my experience with it.
Networking, Software, Reviews
9 points by frontsideair 6 days ago | 1 comments
Which Motorola Phone Should You Buy? (wired.com)
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their simple interface, good battery life, and tendency for steep discounts make them solid wallet-friendly Android smartphones.
Motorola, Smartphones, Android, Reviews, Technology
26 points by GershwinA 11 days ago | 28 comments
Project MINI RACK – what have we started? (jeffgeerling.com)
Today I set up a new DeskPi RackMate 12U model, the T2, and compared it to the other existing models (T0 / 4U and T1 / 8U)... and I have to ask: at what point are these racks not 'mini' anymore?
Hardware, Reviews, Technology, Mini-ITX, Rackmount
14 points by mikece 12 days ago | 1 comments
Framework's first desktop is a strange–but unique–mini ITX gaming PC (arstechnica.com)
The Framework Desktop is built around a mini ITX board that will fit in any PC case, but it's less upgradeable than most desktops.
Desktop PCs, Gaming PCs, Mini ITX, Hardware, Reviews
553 points by perihelions 14 days ago | 534 comments
Canadian VPS Review (lukecyca.com)
Over a decade ago, I surveyed three Canadian VPS offerings. I self-host quite a few things professionally and personally, and over the years I've used AWS, DigitalOcean, Linode, and a handful of smaller VPS providers. I decided that in February 2025 it's high time that I take another look at Canadian providers.
VPS, Canada, Web Hosting, Technology, Reviews
18 points by ireflect 14 days ago | 4 comments
Electronics Teardown: Stelo Continuous Glucose Monitor (2024) (andykong.org)
Electronics, Health, Reviews, Hardware
97 points by walterbell 16 days ago | 51 comments
Dune: Messiah: Villeneuve's crowning achievement or when the spice runs dry? (theguardian.com)
Denis Villeneuve has already done the well-nigh impossible, making two brilliant big-screen versions of Dune, but given the history of sci-fi film sequels, another could be a terrifying sandworm too many
Science Fiction, Film, Reviews
4 points by howard941 21 days ago | 2 comments
These years in Common Lisp: 2023-2024 in review (gitlab.io)
This is a personal pick of the most interesting projects, tools, libraries and articles that popped-up in Common Lisp land in the last two years.
Programming, Common Lisp, Software, Reviews, 2023
204 points by trocado 21 days ago | 50 comments
Tokyo Xtreme Racer Early Access Review: We Are So Back (thedrive.com)
Genki's cult-classic highway street racing game has returned in full form and is poised to only get better over time.
Video Games, Reviews, Racing Games
39 points by PaulHoule 26 days ago | 11 comments
Creality Space Pi Filament Dryer Plus: Review and Specs (syntaxglow.com)
Honest review, full specifications of the Creality filament dryer and my experience with it.
3D Printing, Reviews, Hardware, Technology
3 points by TheLordKesh 30 days ago | 0 comments
A Handheld Upgrade – How Bazzite Transformed My ROG Ally (justin.how)
I decided a few days before FOSDEM that a handheld PC would be an excellent travel accessory and a way to re-enter PC gaming. But unfortunately, the Steam Deck is only available to purchase directly from Steam, and there was no guarantee that it would arrive before I hopped on the plane.
Gaming, Hardware, Reviews, Technology, Travel
22 points by somewhatjustin 31 days ago | 5 comments
Civilization VII review: A major overhaul solves Civ's oldest problems (arstechnica.com)
Not all changes will be popular, but it's a great launching point for a new age.
Video Games, Reviews, Civilization
13 points by kristianp 34 days ago | 0 comments
Orion O6 ITX Arm V9 board – temper your expectations (jeffgeerling.com)
When I first heard about Radxa's Orion O6, it was being compared to Apple's M1 silicon, and the product page has extraordinary claims:
Hardware, ARM, Reviews, Expectations
47 points by rbanffy 35 days ago | 24 comments
Windows 11 – There's still nothing worth my time (dedoimedo.com)
Dedoimedo here, reporting for my periodic dose of masochism. Every few months, I power on my test laptop, which has Windows 11 installed on it (in a dual-boot setup), and I check whether anything has cardinally changed in this system. My latest escapade, back in September, was rife with problems.
Operating Systems, Windows, Reviews, Technology
98 points by segasaturn 35 days ago | 132 comments
Civilization VII review – your empire strikes back in glorious new detail (theguardian.com)
PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox; 2K Games/Fireaxis The fiendishly addictive sim returns with compelling fresh challenges across the ages. Prepare to say goodbye to a lot of free time
Video Games, Reviews, Strategy Games
18 points by howard941 35 days ago | 4 comments
Apple in 2024: The Six Colors report card (sixcolors.com)
It’s time for our annual look back on Apple’s performance during the past year, as seen through the eyes of writers, editors, developers, podcasters, and other people who spend an awful lot of time thinking about Apple.
Apple, Technology, Reviews, Analysis, Annual Report
5 points by bentocorp 35 days ago | 0 comments
Civilization 7 review: establishing your unique legacy (theverge.com)
Sid Meier developed the first Civilization game in 1991 and has contributed to every iteration since.
Video Games, Reviews, Civilization
4 points by Tomte 36 days ago | 0 comments
$3 AliExpress 120W USB-C charger test (youtube.com)
Electronics, Reviews, AliExpress, USB-C
4 points by miohtama 37 days ago | 1 comments
What Makes a Good Ink Bottle? (ukfountainpens.com)
According to my swatch cards, I’ve sampled around 150 inks and most of them have been through bottles I’ve purchased. When filling my pens each week, I clearly feel that not all ink bottles are equal but I can’t quite put a finger on why. I’ve been thinking about it lately as I wrote my post on my collection and after some reflection, 4 factors stand out to me:
Pens, Ink, Writing, Reviews
14 points by bookofjoe 39 days ago | 5 comments
McLarens and CarPlay (adambell.ca)
For as long as I can remember, I've always been a fan of motorsport.
Cars, Technology, Reviews
43 points by 0x0 45 days ago | 11 comments
Honda Civic Hybrid: A refreshing alternative to a crossover (arstechnica.com)
When Honda gave the 11th-generation Civic Hatchback a refresh late last year, among the changes were the addition of a hybrid option to the lineup.
Cars, Hybrid Vehicles, Honda, Reviews, Technology
4 points by PaulHoule 45 days ago | 4 comments
A Phenomenology of Spotify and Vinyl (hedgehogreview.com)
Music, Culture, Technology, Reviews
11 points by benrutter 46 days ago | 4 comments
One Month of Using Devin (frontierai.substack.com)
We’re always excited to try out new AI products and short on time to actually do it. Over the holidays, we finally had a chance to try out Devin from Congition, which was one of the most hyped AI products of 2024.
Artificial Intelligence, AI Products, Reviews, Product Testing
8 points by Philpax 47 days ago | 0 comments
Next.js: An Honest Review (beeps.dev)
Next.js 14 is fast, but App Router caveats increase cognitive load
Web Development, Frameworks, JavaScript, Reviews
12 points by joseferben 48 days ago | 4 comments
Open Socrates by Agnes Callard review – a design for life (theguardian.com)
A bracing contemporary account of the philosopher’s age-old prescription for living
Philosophy, Books, Reviews, Design
77 points by Thevet 48 days ago | 35 comments
TurboTax has 4.8 stars on the App Store? (ycombinator.com)
Is Apple allowing fake reviews on the App Store? I find it very unlikely that TurboTax is beloved enough to merit 4.8 stars.
App Store, Reviews, Consumer Sentiment, Taxation
12 points by cyberlurker 49 days ago | 3 comments
Make your chair rotate in VR (skarredghost.com)
On my last day at CES, I tried the Roto VR Explorer chair. It’s been an interesting experience, not without some flaws, but certainly one worth telling. So keep reading to discover this VR accessory!
Virtual Reality, Hardware, Reviews
14 points by LorenDB 50 days ago | 11 comments
The Longest Journey – A Retrospective (2007) (rockpapershotgun.com)
A game that almost vanished.
Video Games, Retrospectives, Game Development, Reviews
5 points by debo_ 54 days ago | 0 comments