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I remember seeing AlterEgo a few years ago and thinking it was so cool (obviously was missing voice agents to make it really cook)

Was just thinking this could be applicable for people with some disabilities tied to an actual voice agent and speaker. Or even in foreign countries where you talk and respond in the foreign language instead of waiting for an additional translation layer.

Re:Retro-Tech Parenting on Friday June 05, 2026 @12:34PM (#48414886)
Why the downvote?

Yes, so now I am sitting in front of my computer burning discs instead of letting them grab a VHS and sliding it in - clicking the triangle button...

Re:Retro-Tech Parenting on Thursday June 04, 2026 @03:11PM (#48403241)
With 3 kids - CD's and DVDs are a hell no for me. Dealing with skips and getting through DVD menus to get to the actual movie is insane.

I have gone to VHS for movies - you can still get all the classics at your local thrift store.

I think this direction https://simplyexplained.com/blog/how-i-built-an-nfc-movie-li... using physical NFC cards is also a fun way to go.

Re:Show HN: Repaint – a WebGL based website builder on Wednesday September 04, 2024 @12:43AM (#41441978)
As a designer with some technical skills, I feel like I’m the ideal target audience for this. I’ve gravitated towards Webflow because it strikes a great balance between design flexibility and technical capability, and I’ve tried nearly everything out there in search of a solution like yours.

I highly recommend looking at Webflow’s component system and their partially-launched Library feature for inspiration (also check out Relume).

A service like yours that offers a library of foundational sections with customization options on top would be a game-changer. Best of luck! Let me know if you need any specific user testing.