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Show HN: I don't understand why invoicing apps cost $10/month
A freelancer needs to send an invoice. That's basically it.<p>So I built InvoicingPro with invoices, estimates, expenses, clients and payments, without a monthly subscription.<p>Maybe I'm missing something. What am I supposed to be paying for every month?<img src='https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1682203533806-8b5457c84c91?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=MnwyMzg1fDB8MXxzZWFyY2h8N3x8RnJlZWxhbmNlfGVufDB8fDJ8fDE2ODI1ODk2MjI&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=1080' />
Show HN: Artificer by Nua: Frontier robotics task evaluation in 4B parameters
We’re happy to introduce Artificer, our first robotics decision model for evaluating robot task progress and success.The problemRobot systems need feedback during training, evaluation, and deployment. An arm might grasp the right object, but place it in the wrong bin. A robot might’ve only completed part of its task before it stopped. Assessing these outcomes from video often requires manual review or brittle, handcrafted objectives. Though frontier models do well in evaluation, they are expen
Screenwriting 101: Rob Meyer
“It’s easy to spend a lot of time worrying about how other people are doing, why you’re not succeeding. That stuff’s a real enemy to making it.”— Rob MeyerGo Into The Story interview, March 2014For 100s more articles in the Screenwriting 101 series, go here.The Protagonist’s Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytellingis a #1 Best Seller in Film and Television. Endorsed by over thirty professional screenwriters, nove
Go Into The Story Interview (Part 6): Omar Al Dakheel and Elie El Choufany
Omar Al Dakheel and Elie El Choufany wrote the original screenplay The Washroom which won a 2025-2026 Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting. I had an hour-long conversation with the pair exploring their creative backgrounds, analyzing their Nicholl-winning screenplay, and a discussion of key aspects of the screenwriting craft.Today in Part 6, Elie and Omar answer some questions about their approach to the craft of screenwriting.Scott: Let me ask a few craft questions starting with this: How do you
How to Install the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet
Amazon Fire Tablets restrict you to the Amazon Appstore, but they run Fire OS, a custom version of Android. That means you can install Google's Play Store to gain access to millions of Android apps and games, including Google apps like Gmail, Chrome, Google Maps, and more.
Ryobi’s new '18V Storm Preparation Kit' comes with three essential tools you’ll love
All the popular power tool brands make a ton of excellent tools, but when it comes to accessories and other gear, Ryobi is at the top. The company has a loyal following of DIYers and offers over 350 products that all work with its 18V ONE+ battery system. Ryobi makes a bunch of weird tools, and the company recently announced a brand-new combo they're calling a "Stor
How to close frozen apps in Windows 11 without opening Task Manager
When an app freezes, opening Task Manager, hunting down the right process, and forcing it to close can feel like more work than it should be. Fortunately, Windows 11 has a built-in shortcut that lets you force-close a misbehaving app right from the taskbar. Here's what it does, how to turn it on, and when to use it.
I can see when you open my emails, unless you enable this Gmail setting
You probably assume only employers, marketers, and big corporations can track when you open their emails. But the truth is, anyone can do it — me, your friends, your family, or even a complete stranger on the internet. Luckily, Gmail and most other email providers have a simple setting that can shut this down — at least most of it. But first, let me quickly show you
If Samsung replaces One UI with Galaxy OS, it needs to fix these 5 things first
The next version of Samsung's One UI will be a big one — One UI 10 — and rumors suggest it could come with a brand new name: Galaxy OS. This wouldn't be the first time Samsung rebranded its Android software, but I hope it comes with much more substantial changes.
How to watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI tri-series final 2026: free cricket live streams
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Saturday, Oct 31 at 4am ET / 8am GMT / 7pm AEDTWatch FREE on Tapmad (Pakistan)Unlock your free stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%)Watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in the final of their 2026 ODI tri-series, as the two sides from the subcontinent face off at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore with preparations continuing in earnest ahead of next year's 50-over World Cup.Despite the chaos that constantly dogs Pakistani cricket off the field, they've been th
The latest Apple Watch update promises better treadmill workout tracking — so I tested it
Back when Apple announced watchOS 27 back in June earlier this year, there was one new feature that piqued my interest more than the promise of a smarter version of Siri or a Workout Buddy that now operated more standalone. Apple revealed that it was delivering more accurate distance tracking during walks and treadmill runs. It’s primarily doing that by making improvements to the algorithms that help to calculate the distance covered when you step onto that belt. It's
Tweetstorm: Ed Zwick on Screenwriting
Back when Twitter was fun, screenwriters would sometimes string together a series of tweets - what came to be known as "tweetstorms." Advice, personal anecdotes, reflections on the craft. It was pretty awesome.The only problem: Once the tweetstorm came ... it went.So, I took to contacting the writers and asking if I could reprint their tweetstorm at Go Into The Story. That way, they'd at least be stored where folks could access them in the future.Here's an example: In Decembe
React Pull to Refresh in a PWA Without Fighting the Browser
TL;DRA React pull to refresh that holds up in a PWA needs four things: overscroll-behavior-y: contain on the scroller so Chrome does not reload the page, a touchmove listener added with { passive: false } because React's onTouchMove is passive and Safari on iOS ignores overscroll-behavior for its own refresh, a rubberband curve instead of a linear drag, and a refresh button for people who cannot drag. Pick an indicator that matches the platform (iOS spokes that move the list down, or a Mat
Role of JavaScript in Web Development
JavaScript is one of the most important programming languages used in modern web development. It plays a crucial role in making websites interactive, dynamic, and user-friendly. While HTML provides the structure of a webpage and CSS handles its design and appearance, JavaScript adds functionality and enables users to interact with different website elements.From displaying interactive menus and animations to developing complex web applications, JavaScript has become an essential technology for c
Smell-checking AI-suggested React hooks before you merge
AI is weirdly confident about React hooks. Ask for “extract the data fetching into a custom hook” and you’ll get something that looks idiomatic: useSomething, a useEffect, a couple of useMemos, maybe a useCallback for good measure. Types pass. The demo works once. Then you merge and discover the effect fires twice on every keystroke, or the cleanup never ran, or the hook is just a wrapper around three lines that didn’t need a name.I treat AI-suggested hooks like AI-suggested refactors: useful dr
Go Into The Story Interview (Part 5): Omar Al Dakheel and Elie El Choufany
Omar Al Dakheel and Elie El Choufany wrote the original screenplay The Washroom which won a 2025-2026 Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting. I had an hour-long conversation with the pair exploring their creative backgrounds, analyzing their Nicholl-winning screenplay, and a discussion of key aspects of the screenwriting craft.Today in Part 5, Elie and Omar share what their Nicholl experience has been like.Scott: You had a lot of subplots at work there in Act Two. You've got the mosque and the
How I built 14 accessible Next.js apps with Claude Code
AI code generators write broken accessibility by default, but not because LLMs are incapable of writing semantic HTML. The issue is that an LLM does not know when it has produced inaccessible code, and most developers do not verify what it outputs.I built 14 production Next.js applications with Claude Code over the last six months. Every single one passes WCAG 2.1 Level AA across roughly 350 unique screens, using Next.js 16, Tailwind CSS 4, and shadcn/ui. Every app passes axe-core with zero crit
Is AI taking over jobs worldwide? Microsoft's buyout offer raises fresh concerns as tech layoffs mount
Microsoft’s voluntary buyout offer to about 60,000 employees highlights how major tech companies are reshaping their ...<img src='https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1659077189460-04ecefe8d521?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=MnwyMzg1fDB8MXxzZWFyY2h8MjR8fFRlY2glMjBKb2JzfGVufDB8fDJ8fDE2NTkyMDU2ODg&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&q=80&w=1080' />
Laid Off By Big Tech? 6 Tips To Snag A Higher-Paying AI Job
If you were laid off by big tech, perhaps you overlooked these companies outside tech that need the tech expertise your ...<img src='https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1671723421935-75661df184ae?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=MnwyMzg1fDB8MXxzZWFyY2h8MTV8fFRlY2glMjBKb2JzfGVufDB8fDJ8fDE2NzIyOTc2NDI&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=1080' />
Which JavaScript Data Grid Should You Choose in 2027?
If you're planning a new application or reconsidering your existing data grid for 2027, the benchmark results offer a useful starting point.But choosing the right grid isn't simply about picking the one at the top of the performance rankings.The best JavaScript data grid for your project depends on what you need it to do.If you're working with millions of rows, rendering speed, scrolling responsiveness, and efficient data operations should be among your priorities.For complex enterprise applicat
